Good Onion Seed Bad Onion Seed 
For several seasons, for some reason or other, tlie demand for Onion seed has decreased, 
especially so In districts where the consumption was notably large. This left in the bands of 
jobbers and retailers an accumulating stock, which evCiitnally, on account of doubtful vitality, 
was forced on the market at "any price to sell ;" in fact, it is strongly in evidence that business 
was done very much on the principle that " any old thing" would do for Onion seed. It is pretty 
well known that all good Onion seed is produced in California ; at the same time all Onion seed 
produced in California is not good. 
We grow our o-vvn Onion seed, and kno-w tliat it is faultless in purity 
and jfermination. 
We cannot afford to conduct a gift enterprise and give away seeds to compete with Uncle Sam, 
but have decided to do the next best thing, and will dispose of our 1897 crop of Onion seed at cost of 
production, and place within reach of all interested in this crop, guaranteed lilsta-grade 
Onion seed at prices It has never before been offered at, and probably never will be again. 
LARGE RED WETHEBSFIELD, 5-lbs., lor $2.00 -> ^ ^ 
YELLOW FLAT DANVERS, B-lbs., " 1.65 J- to destination at 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS, 5-lbs„ " 1.75 j prices. 
ONTftlVQ A" Onion seeds can be had in 6-cent pkts. (if ordered in quantity, add 8 cents per 
VJlHUllOt lb. for postage). 
A valuable book for every one who raises Onions is "THE NEW ONION CULTURE," by B. T. 
Greiner, which will be sent free, by mail, for 50 cents. 
BARLETTA. The earliest Onion in cultivation; very small, pure white in skin and flesh, and of 
mild and delicate flavor. Oz., 15cents; lb., $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY RED FLAT. Of medium size, deep red in color, solid and mild-flavored. Oz., 10 
cents; lb., 60 cents. 
GIANT ROCCA. Of immense size, and handsome, globular shape; skin a light reddish-brown; 
flesh mild and delicate. Oz.,10cents; lb., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This is the largest of the white Italian Onions, single bulbs often 
attaining a weight of from two to three lbs. each; the skin and flesh are a beauti ul silvery 
white, and the flavor is mild and pleasant. 0z.,15cents; lb., $1.25. 
PRIZETAKER. Of immense size and uniform shape, and nearly a perfect globe; skin very thin 
and of a bright straw color; flesh pure white, tine grained, and delicate in flavor. Oz., 16 cents; 
lb., $1.00. 
RED WETHERSFIELO. Well-known sort; skin purplish red; flesh fine grained; an excellent 
keeper. Oz., 10 cents; lb., 50 cents. 
WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN. An excellent Onion for family use; in shape rather flat, but 
in other particulars resemblej the Wh.te Globe. Oz., IB cents; lb., $1.25. 
YELLOW DANVERS. This is the flat-formed variety of this popular Onion, of good size and 
aitractive appearance; ripens early, of mild flavor, and a splendid keeper. Oz., 10 cents; lb., 
40 cents. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The most reliable Yellow Onion that can be grown; of splendid 
shape, giiod size, and enormously productive, in this respect far outclassing the flat variety. 
Oz., 10 cents; lb., 60 cents. 
NEW BOOK 
■"ATrPOPNTA VPTFTART ^""^ a manual of practice, with 
>LiAl-ir»-»Ivni/i Y EUC 1 ADl^CO without irrigation.for semi-tropical countries. 
By Edward J. Wickson, A. M. 836 pages. Price, $2.00, postpaid. 
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