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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
ONIONS 
Oignon. Cebolla. ^U'icbcl 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 5 pounds is required 
for one acre. 
For Onion culture the ground should be prepared the 
previous Autumn by plowing or spading deeply, using 
plenty of well-rotted barnyard manure. A rather strong, 
deep, rich, loamy soil is considered most suitable, although 
we have seen splendid crops raised from a stiff, clay soil, 
which was well under-drained. Sow the seed as early in 
Spring as practicable, in shallow drills 1 foot apart, 
covering with fine soil, which should be pressed down by 
the use of a light roller or the back of a spade. When 
the young plants are strong enough thin out to 4 inches 
apart. Keep the surface of the ground open and free from 
weeds by hoeing frequently. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate oJ6c. per pound for postage. 
Extra Early Barletta. A small white Italian sort; 
earliest of all. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
White Queen. Pure white; small, flat; extra early; fine 
for pickling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
White Portugal. A handsome Onion of mild flavor; 
fine for early Winter use, and much used for pickling 
when small; is not a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 
J4 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
White Globe. (Southport Strain.) A handsome, large-sized 
Onion; flesh firm, fine grained and mild; keeps well. Pkt. 10c. 
oz. 30c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
Ailsa Craig. Handsome globular variety with pale straw colored 
skin and excellent quality; grown largely for exhibition purposes. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. 81.25, lb. $4.00. 
Mammoth Silver King or Giant White Garganus. A white- 
skinned and a white-fleshed variety, of flat shape and of a mild 
and delicate flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 80c., lb. $2.50. 
Onion, Prizetaker 
Prizetaker. Rich straw color; very hard and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. 81.75. 
Early Red. A trifle smaller, but fully ten days earlier than the 
Large Red Wethersfield; of milder flavor and a good keeper. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 20c., J i lb. 50c., lb. 81.75. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. A very excellent variety of globular 
shape; flesh white and mild flavored; skin brownish yellow. It 
is very productive and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 
50c., lb. 81.50. 
Large Red Wethersfield. A well-known sort; grows to a large size. Very 
productive and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Red Globe. (Southport Strain.) Rich purplish crimson color; globe shaped; 
a good keeper and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Yellow Globe. (Southport Strain.) Clear yellow color; good shape and an 
excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. 81.50. 
Giant Rocca. A splendid variety of exceedingly mild flavor; large globular 
shape and light brown skin. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb- 60c.. lb. 82.00. 
Australian Brown. A recent introduction of great merit; of medium size, hard 
and solid; nearly four weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield, and for keeping 
qualities has no equal. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c. lb. S2.00. 
ONION SETS, Etc. 
One quart will plant 100 feet ofirow; 10 bushels is required for one acre. 
Onion sets should be planted very early in Spring in rows 12 inches apart, 
placing the sets 4 inches apart in the row. They must have high culture for 
the best results. When raised from sets, green Onions can be had in June, or they 
can be ripened off in July. 
Qt. 
Pk. 
Qt. 
Pk. 
Yellow Onion Sets. 
80.20 
$1.00 
Egyptian, 
or Perennial 
White Onion Sets. 
.25 
1.25 
Tree. . . . 
Red Onion Sets. 
.20 
1.00 
Shallots . . 
.30 
1.50 
White Potato (Multiplier), 
. .25 
1.25 
Garlic. 
. . Per lb. 35 cts. 
ONION CULTURE. By T. Greiner. 
For the home garden or market; new and highly valuable methods are 
described. 50c. 
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Onion. Ailsa Craig 
