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Selected Yellow Ginse Danvers 
ONION 
Very fine Onions are produced by sowin 

White Portugal or Silverskin Onion 


Southport White Globe Onion 
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of 
drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre 
I seed in the hotbed early in February and transplanting to the 
open, about 6 inches apart. All Onion seed is black, three-cornered, and about zs inch in diameter. 
Sow 
seed outdoors in rich, sandy loam, in hills 1 foot apart, as early as possible, and cover with fine soil. When 
plants are strong enough, thin out to 3 to 4 inches apart. 
EXTRA-EARLY FLAT RED. Earlier than the 
Red Wethersfield, and somewhat smaller. The 
Onions are flat, very uniform im size and shape, with 
purplish red skin and close-zrained, white flesh of 
rather strong flavor. A good keeper. 
MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE. An enormous 
yielder and a good keeper. The bulbs are Iarge, with 
small necks and rich orange skin. 
PRIZETAKER. An enormous yellow Onion that 
is three times the size of Yellow Globe Danvers, and 
sometimes weighs 4 to 54% pounds. The skin is thin 
and bright straw-yellow, giving the bulbs a very 
handsome appearance. The pure white flesh is crisp, 
very sweet, and mild m flavor. On account of its 
large size, tt matures about a month later than the 
Yellow Globe Danvers. This is the variety usually 
sold in crates as “Spanish Onions.” There is no more 
profitable sort for the home- or market-gardener. 
SWEET SPANISH (Riverside strain). A globe- 
shaped, Spanish-type Onion, very mild flavored, 
bright golden yellow in color. The bulbs vary from 
1 to 3 pounds, depending on proper thinning. They 
are small necked, and if thoroughly cured, keep well 
and withstand shipping admirably. 
RED WETHERSFIELD. An attractive Onion 
which is a good producer in all sections and has 
roved an excellent drought-resistant variety. The 
Bulbs are large, with a distinct flat shape, the color 
a lovely shade of purplish red, and the outer flesh 
has an attractive pinkish tint. It has solid flesh and 
a strong Onion flavor. An exceptionally good winter 

SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. This has the same 
valuable characteristics as the other Southport 
Globe Onions. They all have an attractive round 
form, uniform size, and especially fine quality. The 
bulbs have a very small neck and a bright red skin. 
Average size is from 21% to 3 inches in diameter, and 
the flesh is fine grained, mild, and tender. An ex- 
cellent winter keeper, retaining its firmness and good 
condition until late spring. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. The white bulbs 
of this variety are very attractive and always bring 
a high price in the markets. It is an enormous yielder 
and good keeper. The flesh is pure white, fine 
grained and crisp, with a very mild flavor. When 
mature, store bulbs in a cool, dark shed or [oft. 
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Pale straw- 
colored skin and mild flavor have made this a very 
popular variety for home and market. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVERSKIN. The 
bulbs are large, with silvery white skin, hard white 
flesh, fine grained, and of mild flavor. It Is a general- 
purpose variety, used for storage sets, bunching, and 
pickling. Thick and somewhat flattened m shape. 
It keeps well in winter, is a dependable cropper, and 
matures in 100 days. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Most popular of 
yellow Onions for market and home use, as It is one 
of the heaviest croppers and best keepers. The bulbs 
are very large, globe shaped, with small neck and 
brownish yellow skin. The flesh is white, fine 
grained, and mild. It is an enormous yielder, a crop 
of 600 to 800 bushels to the acre being not unusual. 

keeper. Grows to good size the first year from seed. 
One ounce will sow about 
Okra or Gumbo 100 feet of drill 
Seed resembles that of sweet peas in shape, color, 
and size, but has white tip on one side. Sow after the 
ground has become warm, 1 inch deep, in drills 4 feet 
apart, and thin to 12 inches apart. Should usually be- 
picked two days after the blossoms have fallen, be- 
fore the pods have become hard and stringy. 
WHITE VELVET. Smooth, velvety, long, white 
pods that are very tender and of superior flavor. 
Canada Field Peas 
Field Peas can be grown under almost any condi- 
tion of soil or climate, and not only will they provide 
a profitable crop, but will enrich the soil at the same 
time. They are valuable as a food for cattle and also 
make ensilage of good quality. When sown alone, 
about 3 bushels of seed are required to the acre. 
Usually sown broadcast and harrowed in. Seed 
smooth, small, white or brown. 
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