. Catalogue of greenhouse and bedding plants : flower and vegetable seeds. Nursery stock Vermont Woodstock Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 14 GEORGE H. MASS, WOODSTOCK, VERMONT. ONIOIV. CULTURE.—The Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich loam soil, and unlike most vegetables succeeds well when cultivated on the same ground successive years. The seed should be sown in early Spring in drills a foot apart, and when the plants are well up they should be thinned to 3 or 4 inches apart in the rows; thorough cultivation through the Summer is nece
. Catalogue of greenhouse and bedding plants : flower and vegetable seeds. Nursery stock Vermont Woodstock Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 14 GEORGE H. MASS, WOODSTOCK, VERMONT. ONIOIV. CULTURE.—The Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich loam soil, and unlike most vegetables succeeds well when cultivated on the same ground successive years. The seed should be sown in early Spring in drills a foot apart, and when the plants are well up they should be thinned to 3 or 4 inches apart in the rows; thorough cultivation through the Summer is necessary. One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 5 or 6 pounds in drills for an acre. Yellow Globe Dan vers. The most profitable variety to grow; a good keeper and a standard sort. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1. White or Silver Skin. One of the leading sorts of white flat onion; an excellent keeper and good yielder; largely grown for pickling. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 20c.; % lb., 75c.; 1 lb., $ Larg'e Red Weathersfield. A favorite sort for general crop; a large yielder and good keeper. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X lb., 45c; 1 lb., $ Southport Yellow Globe. Nearly round; of mild flavor; a good keeper; one of the best. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $ Spanish and Italian Varieties. Spanish. King or Prize Taker. Of a rich straw color, and of enormous size, averaging 12 or 14 inches in circumference; the flavor is mild and delicate, making the Prize Taker a favorite for slicing for salads. To obtain best results, sow early under glass and transplant to open ground. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c. Adriatic Barletta. Largely used for pickling; early, small, pure white; flesh firm and mild in flavor; a very quick grower. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 20c: X lb. ONION, LARGE RED WEATHERSFIELD. Onion Sets. White Sj-W - Per qt., 30c; pk., $ Yellow Sets. - - - Per qt., 25c; pk., $ PARSLEY. CULTURE.—Sow in very early Spring, previously soaking the seed
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