On ions for 
SOUPS, SALADS 
SEASONING, PICKLING 
1 pkt. will sow 50 ft. of drill; 1 ox. about 200 ft.; 
4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Onions are very healthful and wholesome, probably 
used more often in the kitchen than any other vegetable, 
sither in connection with other foods for seasoning or in 
many of the delicious ways to prepare them for their own 
tempting goodness. Highly prized for their tonic qualities, 
and doctors everywhere recommend the use of Onions 
in the diet because they are wholesome and nutritious. 
Onions are not hard to grow. They like a clean, rich 
soil. Sow as early as possible in drills 1 foot apart. 
AILSA CRAIG. Of mammoth size, larger than the Prize- 
taker, oval-shaped, pale straw colored skin; of very 
mild flavor. Extra large Onions can, however, be 
obtained by sowing seed early in the spring in the hot¬ 
bed and transplanting to the open ground. Pkt., 10c; 
Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; Va lb., 75c. 
EARLY YELLOW GLOBE. This is a yellow, globe- 
shaped Onion with a fine yellow color, a good winter 
keeper, as its skin is very thick. It will mature three 
weeks earlier than Danvers and yields very heavily. 
Pkt., 10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; V* lb., 75c. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. Identical in form with the 
preceding; rich, deep red, above medium size; excel¬ 
lent keeper and one of the most attractive of all. Pkt., 
10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; Va lb., 75c. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Of true globe shape. 
Later than White Portugal; keeps better and, like all 
globular varieties, a greater weight can be obtained 
on the same area. Pkt., 10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; 
Va lb., 75c. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The standard variety for 
winter use in the eastern markets. Produces well 
ripened bulbs, averaging two inches in diameter. Skin 
light golden brown or pale yellow, flesh pure white, 
crisp, and mild in flavor. The plants have very slender 
necks, and consequently the bulbs keep well over 
Yellow Globe 
Danvers Onion 
Champion Moss Curled Parsley 
ft I For Seasoning, 
Parsley Garnishing 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
winter. On account of their attractive shape and color 
and their excellent keeping qualities, they always bring 
a good price in the markets. Selected strain. Pkt., 
10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; Va lb., 75c. 
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVERSKIN. An early white, 
flat variety, of medium size and mild flavor. Pkt., 
10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; V* lb., 75c. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The standard red variety, 
Bulb large, flattened but thick; skin deep purplish 
red. The best of all for light soils. Pkt., 10c; Vz ox., 
20c; ox., 30c; Va lb., 75c. 
PRIZETAKER. Grows to an immense size and for fall 
marketing is unexcelled. Although of such great size, 
it is very hardy and a fair winter keeper, as it ripens 
up hard and firm. Very fine grained and of mild, 
delicate flavor. The outside skin is rich yellow while 
the flesh is white. Pkt., 10c; Vz ox., 20c; ox., 30c; 
Va lb., 75c. 
Onion Sets 
1 lb. will plant 100 feet of row; 250 to 335 lbs. per acre. 
We do not deliver Onion Sets free, purchaser pays 
transportation. Onion Sets weigh 1 pound per quart. 
For parcel post xone rates see back of order blank. 
These sets will provide small green Onions in 2 to 3 
weeks after planting seeds, and are an important crop 
to precede the seed-sown varieties. They mature large 
Onions much earlier than can be grown from seed. May 
be planted in early spring as soon as danger of freezing 
is past. 
Always required for garnishing, also used for flavoring 
soups and stews and in salads. 
Culture. Sow early, seed is slow to germinate; early 
radishes can be sown in same row and will be used before 
Parsley is up. A rich soil is best, but Parsley will thrive 
in any soil. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. This is a prize winning 
English variety. Handsome, compact plants. Leaves 
have the appearance of finely curled moss. Hardy and 
slow to run to seed. Pkt., 10c; ox., 20c; Va lb., 50c. 
DOUBLE CURLED. Plants compact, very curly and finely 
cut, bright green color. Pkt., 10c; ox., 20c; Va lb., 
50c. 
PLAIN LEAF. The leaves of this variety are flat, deeply 
cut but not curled. Desirable for flavoring soups and 
stews, and for drying. The curled sorts are more ex¬ 
tensively used for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; ox., 20c; 
Va lb., 50c. 
WHITE GLOBE. Lb., 30c; 4 lbs., $1.00; 8 lbs., $1.60. 
YELLOW GLOBE. Lb. 30c; 4 lbs., $1.00; 8 lbs., $1.60. 
EGYPTIAN OR PERENNIAL. (For delivery in Sep¬ 
tember). Lb, 25c; 4 lbs., 80c; 8 lbs., $1.40. 
Special Prices on Bushel Lots. 
Yellow Globe Onion Sets 
Worcester, Mass. 
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