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Onions 
The Onion is not so particular about the character 
of the original soil as many suppose. Good crops can 
be obtained on almost any soil not too wet, nor too dry. 
except a stiff clay. light sand, or hungry gravel. It is 
essential, however, that the land should be made rich 
by the thorough incorporation of manure in clean till¬ 
age for at least two years from the sod; heavy or rather 
clayey or moist (not wet) loam generally produces the 
largest Onions. If coarse manure is to be used, spread 
on twenty or thirty loads to the acre about the middle 
of November and plow in, not very deep. In March or 
April, as soon as the ground will work, plow 4 inches 
deep, and spread on a good dressing of fine compost, 
bone dust, or fertilizer. Harrow and cross harrow until 
the soil is fine and level. However early, a favorable 
opportunity to put in the seed should not be allowed to 
pass. Sow in drills 12 inches apart in the garden and 
14 inches apart for field culture, cover H inch. It re¬ 
quires 4 to 6 pounds for an acre, 5 pounds is about 
right for medium-sized Onions. It is of the utmost 
importance to use good seed, not only good, strong¬ 
growing seed, but seed that has been raised from good- 
sized, well-ripened, selected Onions. They require 
three or four weedings in the row, but if care is taken 
in sowing to keep the rows straight and uniform, the 
wheel hoe will run so close to them that there will be 
but few weeds to remove by hand. It is known to 
gardeners that if Onions once get choked with weeds 
they never fully recover so as to produce a full crop. 
A top dressing of wood ashes, leached or unleached 
applied after the second weeding is very beneficial. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 5 pounds for 
one acre. 
Wethersfield Large Red. The standard red va¬ 
riety; large size, skin deep, purplish-red, form round, 
somewhat flattened, flesh purplish white, very produc¬ 
tive, the best keeper and one of the most popular for 
general cultivation. As a market Onion the Wethers¬ 
field is superior to many other varieties; everybody 
knows it and it is always in demand. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Southport Red Globe. This sort grows large to 
medium size. Spherical in shape and of a very deep, 
rich red color. Good market sort because of color and 
size. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J4 lb- 75 cts., lb. $2.75. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. Of large size; an early 
and abundant cropper; very thick bulb, flat or slightly 
convex bottom, full oval top, with small neck, and rich, 
brownish-yellow skin. We ask attention to the seed 
we offer, which was grown from a fine and perfect 
selection of this variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
Onion Sets 
Plant on good soil in 12-inch shallow drills, 3 inches apart in the 
drill, and slightly cover; the earlier they can be put in the ground 
the better. Keep free from weeds and gather a little earth to them 
in the process of cultivation. They are ready for use as soon as the 
bulbs begin to be of fair size. Prices variable as to market. 
6 to 12 bushels l according to size) are required to set an acre 
in drills. Prices subject to change. Onion Sets are sold at 
the rate of :12 lbs. per bus. or 1 lb. per qt. 
There is distinct shortage of Onion Sets this year and we 
advise our Customers to cover their requirements early in 
the season. 
Yellow Onion Sets. Qt. 30 cts., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.50. 
White Onion Sets. Qt. 35 cts., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.50. 
Red Onion Sets. Qt. 30 cts., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.50. 
Special prices for large quantities on application. 
Prizetaker Onion. 
Mammoth Prizetaker. Of enormous size, averag¬ 
ing from 10 to 16 in. in circumference, and a good Win¬ 
ter keeper. The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, 
while the flesh is white, sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., M lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.85. 
Southport Yellow Globe. Form nearly ovoid, 
regular and symmetrical; mild and pleasant flavor; 
some later than the other yellow sorts. Keeps well. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Southport White Globe. Yields abundantly, pro¬ 
ducing handsome and uniformly globe-shaped bulbs. 
The flesh is firm, fine-grained, and of mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., M lb- $1-00, lb. $3.50. 
White Portugal, or Silver Skin. Very early; rath¬ 
er flat in shape, mild flavored. Does not keep so well 
as most other varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., J4 lb. 
$1.00, lb. $3.25. 
Extra Early Barletta. An Italian variety. The 
very earliest Onion in cultivation; of small size, color 
pure white, flavor mild and delicate; makes a handsome 
and profitable bunching sort, especially if started in¬ 
doors and transplanted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
M lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25. 
Yellow Onion Sets. 
