ONIONS 
Onions require rich, mellow soil to develop into large bulbs. They are among the few 
vegetables which will grow in the same land for a number of years. Sow thinly in shallow 
drills, 1 foot or more apart, as soon as the ground opens, and cover seed lightly. 
Thin out to 4 inches apart. To obtain very large specimens, folloAv the new 
onion-culture, which is to sow the seed in the 
hotbed or greenhouse in February and March, 
and transplant outdoors the middle of April 
in well-fertihzed ground. It is much cheaper 
to raise a crop of Onions from seed than from 
sets; not only larger bulbs are obtained, but 
they will keep better. Successive plantings 
can be made until July. 
There is a good profit possible in growing 
Onions for market, and the varieties that we 
list below are the cream of present-day sorts 
for that purpose. Fine for exhibition, too. 
Ailsa Craia. Selected stock. The largest and 
21 heaviest cropping Onion, and a r 
splendid keeper. Unrivaled in perfection of form, size, 
and weight; mild in flavor; outside skin of light straw 
color. It is a favorite variety for exhibition purposes. 
Bulbs weighing three and one-half to four pounds are 
not infrequent. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. |1, oz. $1.75. 
CRANSTON'S EXCELSIOR. Imported Seed. A 
very fine straw-colored Onion of great size and perfect 
form. A variety of English origin, grown very largely for 
exhibition. Pkt. 25 cts., 3^oz. $1.25, oz. !it;2. Southport Yellow Globe Onion 
Prizetaker. One of our finest and best-keeping American Onions. Of mild flavor, very productive and a sure 
cropper. Bulbs are globe-shaped and of a light straw color. Pkt. 10 cts., i^oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., Mlb. $2. 
Large White Globe. '^^^^ Southport strain. Of true globe form, 2 to 2}4 inches in 
1 diameter, with a thin delicate skin of purest paper whiteness. Flesh is 
very crisp, fine-grained, snowy white in color, and exceedingly mild. Probably the finest of all white Onions 
for the home-garden and usually commands the highest price in market. Pkt. 10 cts., 3--90z. 40 cts., 
oz. 75 cts., Mlb. $2.50. 
YELLOW GLOBE SOUTHPORT. A fine yellow Onion for the home-garden or for market; of mild flavor. 
The bulbs are all true globe-shaped, with a small neck and a heavy, thick skin which makes it an excellent-keeping 
sort. The color is deep yellow, and the flesh, white, crisp, and mild. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., Mlb. $2. 
RED GLOBE SOUTHPORT. The finest type, and the most popular of the red Onions. The bulbs are large, 
distinctly globe-shaped, with a small neck, and are excellent keepers; color deep purplish red. Pkt. 10 cts., 
i/^oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., J^lb. $1.75. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. A fine, large, rather flat Onion of a deep purplish red color. Noted for its 
productiveness and for its keeping qualities. Pkt. 10 cts., i^oz. 20 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 85 cts. 
ONION SETS 
Onions of size for boiling may be had as early as June, by planting these Sets in spring 
as soon as the ground opens. They can be pulled when young and eaten green as scallions. 
Set out in rows 1 foot apart, and 4 inches apart in the row. q^. ^ 
White Globe Southport $0 25 $0 40 $150 
Yellow Globe Southport 20 35 1 25 
Red Globe Southport 20 35 1 25 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
SHALLOTS 
Grown for scallions, and fine for flavoring salads. Lb. 75 cts. 
OKRA, or GUMBO 
White Velvet. _A row of Okra should be in every garden. The yomig and tender seed-vessels, which should 
be cut when 3 to 4 inches long, make a delicious vegetable; a favorite dish in the South. Okra is also much used 
in soups and sauces. Sow outdoors in drills, beginning of May, and cover with about 1 inch of soil. When well 
up, thin out to 10 inches apart. Never allow the seed to ripen on the stalks, as that will check the growth of the 
plants and curb productiveness. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 
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