Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 White Portugal, or Silver Skin Onion. White Portugal, Of Silver Skin. (See cut.) This va- riety is one of tlie leading wliire softs, and is of iieautiful shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat in shape and mature early. It is a splendid variety for both family use and the market gardener, and is very largelv used for growing sets on account of its fine shape when small, and also for its good keeping qualities. It is also extensively used as a pickling Onion, for which purpose it seems to be finel
Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 White Portugal, or Silver Skin Onion. White Portugal, Of Silver Skin. (See cut.) This va- riety is one of tlie leading wliire softs, and is of iieautiful shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat in shape and mature early. It is a splendid variety for both family use and the market gardener, and is very largelv used for growing sets on account of its fine shape when small, and also for its good keeping qualities. It is also extensively used as a pickling Onion, for which purpose it seems to be finely adapted. Pkt., - 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts ; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 12-25. riammoth Silver King. A large, flat variety, averaging 5 to 6 inches in diameter. .Specimens have been grown to weigh as high as 4 lbs. The skin is pure white and flesh remarkably tender. Pkt., r> cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb , 50 cts.; lb., gl 75.' White Winter Bunching Onion. Sow seed latter part of sprmg, keep cultivnteil iliiring summer; in fall cover with litter. When snow is off the ground rake off litter and dead tops, scratch ground gently and the Onions will soon begin to show themselves. Will be ready for pulling about the time ordinary sets are being planted. They do not make much bottom, as thev are distinctivelv a bunch Onion. Very mild and delicate flavored. Pkt, 10 cis,; oz., 30 cts.; 1-lb., $ White Pearl. One of the earliest varieties, pure while, mild flavor and attractive appearance. It is n )t a good keeper, but its quick growth makes it a good son to grow for early market. Pkt., 6 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ PARSNIP. Chirivic, Sp. White Queen. A rapid-growing variety of mild flavor; pure white, and splendid for pickling. They grow small and can be sown thickly. It is the best to dry the Onions as soon as dug. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 20 cts ; \ 60 cts.; lb, $2 00. White Barletta. An extra early small white Onion ; similar to White Queen, and makes bulbs about \\ t
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