W. R. Strong Co., Sacramento, Cal. 
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ONIONS. 
Onions thrive be^t in a deep, rich loamy soil, which shouM^be clean and well cultivated and m 
order, level and well pulverize 1. Sow thinly in drills, one foot apart and one-quarter of an inch 
deep. C5over with line soil and press with the foot or a U*(ht roller. When the youn? plants are strong 
enough, thin out an 1 transplant to three or four inches apart. Hoe shallow but fR*quently, ami keep 
clear of weeds. One ounce will plant 100 feet of drill ; four poun Is for an acre. 
Red Wethersfield. 
Ciarlic 
Early Red 
New Pearl, on Earl, Queen-Is the earliest of all. Color pearly white an<l very milrt in flavor ; lar^e; 
Extra Early Red— This variety is not a.s large as the vvethersficlil but ten days earlier. It ia close 
grained and heavy and of mild flavor. . i \ - varrr 
Large Red Wethrrsfield— This is a popular variety; large size, deep red and good keeper, very pro- 
Yellow Globe Danvers— This is probably more grown for market tban other kiinis. ifild flavor, early, 
productive and fine keeper. 
Wliite Glol>e. D'^nvers. 
Yellow Strasburg, or Silver Skin — An old variety: good keeper and mild flavor. Best for raining 
Onion Sets. . , 
While Portugal, or Silver Skin— iiild flavor and handsome; much growm for pickling; poor kee]>er 
for market blit g(KW /or While Sets. , - , 
White Globe— Is one of the best ; mild flavor and goo<l keeping quality and of large size. 
Clant Rocca— Is globe shape, ver>' large, bmwn skin and delicate flavor. 
Yellow Dutch. 
ONION SETS. 
Onion Sets. 
These are produced from seels sown thickly in bcls or drills. When the tops die down the small 
btillxs are gathere*! and .spread out and kept in a cool, dr>* place for future planting, and should be set, 
when the ground ts in condition, in rows one fo<it apart and three or four inches distant. 
Top Onion Sets — Are raised from the hullxs and are gathered, kept and planted in the same manner. 
PARSNIP. 
Sow early in i»eason as the weather will permit, in drills 15 inches apart and cover half inch deep. 
When well up. thin out to five or six inches in rows. They can remain in the ground after maturity, to 
l)C taken up for future ase if desired. One ounce will sow 100 feet drill, or five pounds for an acre. 
Long Smoth (Hollow' Crown)— Is the kind in general use. 
The Student— Is al.so a line flavored variety 
