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TT>^X T CULTURE-Seed should be sown as soon as the ground is fit in early sprmg, in shaUow drills. 9 mc^^^ Previous to 
f 1 \. 1 1 1 \. making the driUs the ground should be firmly trodden down, and after sowing raked ^m°o* and the driUs beaten down with the 
i # \l I i i \l back of a spade. Thin out carefully, as the plants grow, to 6 inches apart, leaving only the strongest plants, when large 
V^l 1 1 V>/i ^ buJbs are wanted, but a heavy crop of fair-sized firm bulbs can be had by leaving plants 3 inches apart. Pickhng onions should 
be thinned, but very slightly, and in every case onions should be puUed and left on the ground to dry whenever the stalks die 
Fr. OIGNON down, otherwise they are likely to start a second growth if the weather be moist. A rich sandy loam is most suitable but a 
good crop on clay ground can be obtained by planting onion sets, or by sowing seed in March in the house, and planting out in 
drins in May. and on suitable soils this latter method will produce bulbs as large as imported Spanish onions 
GIANT PRIZE TAKER ONION 
GIANT PRIZE TAKER 
The Prize-Taker Onion is recognized as one of our best standard varieties. 
It succeeds everywhere, and whether grown for home use or for marketing it 
gives universal satisfaction. Its immense size will recommend it to all. parti- 
cularly when it is known that its keeping qualities are unexcelled. The exterior 
color is pale yellow, and the interior clear sparkling white. It is easily grown, 
medium early in maturing, mild in flavor. By sowing early in a sheltered spot 
and transplanting the young plants, it can be grown to an immense size. Lb. 
$2.10j a lb 65c.; oz. 2Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
AILSA CRAIG 
Combines all the necessary qualities for the ideal Onion. The skin is pale 
yellow, flesh snow-white, handsome oval-shaped, delicious in flavor, in fact is 
equal in every respect to the popular Spanish Onions. While attaining an im- 
mense size, from one and one-half to two and one-half pounds at maturity, it is 
solid to the core, one of the most desirable points in large varieties. Unexcelled 
for exhibition purposes. Oz. SOc; pkt. 10c. 
MAMMOTH SILVER KING 
One of the largest varieties in cultivation, often weighing 2}4 pounds each' 
It matures early and is of uniformly large size and fine shape, being flat but thick. 
The skin is clear, silver white; flesh snowy and tender, of mild, sweet flavor. To 
attain its greatest size should be sown early and transplanted. Its striking size 
and handsome appearance as well as mild flavor recommend it for exhitibion 
and fancy market or table. Lb. $5.00; M lb. $1.50; oz. SOc; pkt. 10c. 
CRANSTON'S EXCELSIOR 
A handsome, extra large, globe-shaped onion, with small neck; of pale straw 
color and mild flavor, with good keeping qualities. A leading exhibition variety. 
Oz. 7Sc.; pkt. 10c. 
OHIO YELLOW GLOBE 
A very desirable strain of yellow globe-shaped onion. The main features 
which distinguish this strain from others are its distinct and attractive shape; 
handsome, bright, even color; ripens early and all at once; necks very small and 
cure down very close. The bulbs are firm, solid and keep exceptionally well 
dming the winter. The yield, size and quality are all that could be desired in a 
yellow globe onion. Lb. $2.10; ^ lb. 65c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. Sc. 
EWING'S EXTRA SELECT YELLOW GLOBE 
DANVERS 
This is one of the oldest American varieties, which takes its name from the 
town near which it was first grown, and has always been a general favorite.^ Its 
keeping quality is supremely good. With this exception it cannot be said to 
excel greatly in any one particular, but it is so constantly good in all respects 
that it is fully equal to any, and is esteemed by many as the one best all around 
Onion, so that the majority of those who grow only one sort choose Yellow Globe 
Danvers. Is almost round, but a trifle flattened at both ends. Early, great 
cropper, a splendid firm, hard-fleshed sort. Lb. $2.10; )4. lb. 65c.; oz. 25c. j 
pkt. 5c. b 
When seeds are to be sent by mail, add postage for \ lb. 6 cents; 1 lb. 10 cents and for each added lb. 8 cents per lb. 
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