ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
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Alneer’s Superior Onion Seed 
We make onions one of our specialties, and our onion seed is grown 
from selected bulbs only. Vitality critically tested before sent out, and 
will produce from five to eight hundred bushels of fine, large, handsome 
onions to the acre. Take no chance on cheap, doubtful seed, but buy 
from us and get the best that grow. 
N<*w Mint* The ideal Yellow Globe Onion. 
Aineer s mew 'uom mine Is of handsome> bright, even 
yellow color, with small neck. Large, solid, firm onions; 
ripens medium early all at once. The firm, solid bulbs are excellent 
winter keepers; 1,000 bushels have been grown on a single acre of good 
rich land. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, J /4 lb. 50c, V 2 lb. 90c, lb. $1.75. 
Alisa. Crail? This mammoth onion is grown in England, where it 
® originated almost to the exclusion of all other sorts, 
owing to its immense size, its handsome oval appearance, and its pun¬ 
gent but sweet and mild flavor. It is an excellent keeper for a large 
onion, heavy yielder and grown for exhibition purposes perhaps more 
than any other variety. Its attractive pale straw color, its productivity 
and large size make it a most desirable sort either for market or the 
home garden. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 50c, lb. 90c, lb. $1.75. 
Onion Sets 
Red Wethersfield 
One of the oldest and best known red 
onions. Even in poor soils it produces 
heavily and in the East it is extensively grown. The bulbs are large 
and flat, but quite thick. The flesh is purplish-white and moderately fine 
grained, with a rather strong but pleasant flavor. It is one of the best 
keepers. Used for sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, J /4 lb. 45c, V 2 lb- 80c, lb. $1.50. 
Extra Early Red 
Ripens about ten days earlier than the 
Wethersfield, but smaller. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 15c, Vi lb. 40c, y 2 lb. 70c, lb. $1.25. 
„„ c f a l Wlu'fp Wav Rermmla This new var5et y is a large, pure-white, flat 
rystal W mte W ax tsermuaa on j on _ During the last few years it has become 
>ry popular with the large growers of onions in the South, especially in southwest Texas. 
does very Well under northern conditions and produces one of the mildest and sweetest of 
tern all. It is very fine for slicing, the color being so clear and pure. The best seed is 
■educed in Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Our stock is genuine. Pkt. 7c, oz. 15c, / 4 lb. 55c, 
2 lb. $105, lb. $2.00. 
Of mammoth size, single bulbs often attain three or fo ur 
— pounds in weight. The skin is a beautiful silvery white, 
e flesh is snowy white and particularly mild and pleasant flavor. It cannot be too hig y 
commended. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 48c, V 2 lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 
lammoth Silver King 
Mar., 1937 
Goshen, Va. 
I have used 
your seed for 16 
years, and sure¬ 
ly like them. I 
have ra i s e d 
some fine vege- 
tables from 
them, also beau¬ 
tiful flowers. 
Mary A. Nixon. 
