Onions 
large growers of Sets should write for special nrices on Seed. 
One of the most popular vegetables and should he in everv garden, large or small It can be 
raised readily either from sets or seed, both of which should be planted soon as the ground is in 
working order. The seed can also be sown in hotbeds early and transplanted to rows twelve inches 
apart, the plants four inches apart in the row. When handled in this way the large varieties, such 
as Prize laker or Silver King, are generally used. The seed can be sown in the open ground in rows 
twelve inches apart and thinned to three inches apart for large Onions. If grown for Sets, seed 
should be sown thickly and not thinned. Onions require rich soil, and constant cultivation. The soil 
should be well prepared before the crop is planted. Early Green Onions can best be obtained by 
p anting Sets, either Potato Onions or the small Onions raised from seed. Potato Onions can be 
planted in the Fall and Spring, about two inches deep, the regular Sets early as possible in the Spring 
If not used as Green Onions, they will mature much earlier than Onions from seed. If large Onions 
are desired, sow five to six pounds per acre; for pickling Onions, fifteen pounds per acre, and for 
Sets, 40 to 60 pounds per acre. 
THE GREAT YELLOW PRIZETAKER ONION. 
— This variety has become famous all over the 
world, not only for its enormous size, but for the 
beautiful formed and attractive Onions it pro- 
duces, which frequently measure 12 to 15 inches 
in circumference and from three to five pounds 
in weight; produces large Onions same season. 
They are of a rich straw color and extremely 
mild and delicate in flavor; a single Onion will 
make a dish for a small family; they are crisp 
and solid and a good keeping variety. Excels in 
size, yield and keeping qualities; highly recom- 
mended. Oz., 35c; -4 lb., $1.00. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. — The stand- 
ard Red variety and a great favorite. The bulbs 
are large, flattened but thick, with deep purplish 
red skin and light purplish white flesh, rather 
strong, but of pleasant flavor. Very productive, 
and is a fine keeper. One of the best for poor 
and dry soils. Oz., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. — The most ex- 
tensively used main crop Yellow Onion, and one 
of the best, either for home use or for shipping. 
The bulbs grow medium to large size, of uniform 
globe shape, with a small neck, and ripen very 
evenly. The skin is rich coppery yellow, with 
mild creamy white, crisp flesh, of excellent flavor. 
An excellent keeper, and a splendid shipper. It 
is the variety most generally grown, cither for 
sets or for large bulbs. Oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or AMERICAN SILVER- 
SKIN — A mild and pleasant Onion of somewhat 
flattened shape when matured, but globular when 
sown thickly for sets or pickling. It is very 
popular for family use, and one of the best for 
pickling, also for slicing or boiling. A favorite 
with many when young as a salad or bunching 
Onion, excellent for winter. In this section this 
variety is largely grown for sets, and is regarded 
as a standard sort on account of its being hard 
and firm and an excellent keeper. Our stock is 
particularly fine. Oz., 30c; *4 lb., $1.00. 
YELLOW ELAT DANVERS. — A splendidly ex- 
tra early yellow Onion for either market or home 
use. Flatter than the Select Yellow Globe Dan- 
vers; long keeper; flesh white; fine quality. Oz., 
30c; 14 lb., $1.10. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. — This grows to 
a very large size and is a perfectly globe shaped 
Onion. Color is a clear, pure white. This variety 
is used by market gardeners for bunching. Oz., 
35c; >4 lb., $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL. — This is 
known also as White Queen. It is the earliest 
of all Onions, of medium size, silvery white color 
and mild flavor. The seed can be sown thickly 
in the Spring for sets, the latter planted in the 
Fall and the following season the Onions will ma- 
ture much earlier than any other variety. lb., 
30c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Onion Sets 
Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
Sets can be planted as soon as the ground is in working order, in rows 12 inches 
apart. The Onions being placed about four inches apart in the rows and barely 
covered, except in the case of Potato Onions, which should be nine inches apart, in 
rows 15 inches apart and be covered with a couple of inches of soil. Sets can t>e 
planted in the Fall or Spring, planting generally being done at the latter time in this 
section. 
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