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14. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS
WHITE PORTUGAL
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD
RED GLOBE
WHITE GLOBE
NEW CROP AMERICAN ONION SEED

Good onion seed is of the utmost importance as they are one of the most important crops grown, both in market and family gardens and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than onions. There is more money in onions grown from seed than almost any other crop. Fully realizing this, we have for many years made a specialty of onion seed which is all grown from choice, selected bulbs, critically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested, and we are sure that OUR ONION SEED CANNOT BE EXCELLED in purity, vitality or high quality. Large onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our American grown new crop onion seed. The crop was short this year and prices may advance. In comparing our prices with others, remember that we pay the postage. Deduct ten cents per pound if to be sent by express. Ask for prices in large lots. Packets contain about 1,000 seeds.
CULTURE.--One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow one acre. The soil for onions should be a rich loam thoroughly enriched with well-rotted manure and pulverized before sowing the seed. It should be as free from weeds and grass as possible. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills 14 inches apart, covering one-half inch. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets the seed should be sown very thickly and in broad drills, about fifty pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating the crop, it will pay you to purchase a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang's Hand Weeder, price 30c, postpaid, is the best hand weeder made. Try it. New Onion Culture Book, 50c.

AUSTRALIAN BROWN.--A new medium sized, wonderfully hard and solid variety of onion, and one which is quite attractive for the market, both in form and color. They are extremely early in ripening, and produce a crop of fine bulbs which are very uniform in size. Color is a peculiarly clear amber brown, quite distinct from any other variety. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety that we know of. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.--A very handsome, round or globe-shaped variety of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early, sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. This is one of the best cropping varieties in existence, has yielded 1,000 bushels per acre, and one of our customers states that his crop averaged over 800 bushels per acre for 9 years. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.--This is a distinct new variety; the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety on the market. They are of pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, 1½ inches in diameter, and ¾ of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

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EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA
BEST FOR PICKLING

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.--The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender sorts are not profitable. Growers who prefer the red varieties will find this a magnificent strain, far surpassing the ordinary Red Wethersfield in size, productiveness and keeping qualities. Of the finest form, skin deep purplish red, flesh purplish white, finer grained than many of the red sorts. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

SPECIAL PRICES
As prices named above are subject to change, we request persons desiring to purchase a large quantity to write for
Special Quotations.

GOLDEN GLOBE.--Most desirable for main crop. See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE.--The handsomest market variety in existence, making beautiful, clean, pure, silvery white bulbs of large, even size, globe shape, mild and pleasant flavor, and outsells every other variety. It is comparatively a good keeper and undoubtedly the best white sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
EXTRA EARLY RED.--Matures very early. Of medium size, flat shape, deep red in color; very closed grained, solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold and mucky soils where other varieties fails. It is recommended particularly for the north and northwest where the seasons are short and cool. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
YELLOW DUTCH.--A standard yellow variety also called Large Strasburg and Flat Danvers in some markets. Early; a sure cropper; makes large, fine-shaped bulbs and the best sort to grow onion sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN.--The standard white variety for general culture. The bulbs grow to good size, ripening early and quite evenly. It is a good keeper. The flesh is very mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear, silvery white, of very handsome appearance. The best onion for pick- 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.--This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of general cultivation. It is medium early (none of the perfectly globed-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.
WHITE BERMUDA.--A favorite iu [in] the south. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 80c, lb. $2.75.

ALLIED VEGETABLES.
If you like the onion flavor why not try some of the other vegetables of the same class; for some purposes they are superior. Notice Chives and Garlic on page 23 and Leek on page 11.

THE ONION SEED CROP IS VERY SHORT THIS YEAR AND PRICES MAY ADVANCE.