. Dreer's garden book 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ONION SEED—Continued The Red Sorts Comparatively speaking, the latest to mature, the strongest in flavor, but also the best keepers. 580 Large Red Wethersfield. A standard variety in many localities, especially in the Middle West and the South. Does very well in all sections. It grows to full size within 100 days from seed and is very dependable on many soils and in differ- ent seasons and is the variety principa
. Dreer's garden book 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ONION SEED—Continued The Red Sorts Comparatively speaking, the latest to mature, the strongest in flavor, but also the best keepers. 580 Large Red Wethersfield. A standard variety in many localities, especially in the Middle West and the South. Does very well in all sections. It grows to full size within 100 days from seed and is very dependable on many soils and in differ- ent seasons and is the variety principally grown for Red Sets. Onions are large, flat in shape, with skin of a purplish-red color and flesh of a pink shade. Resists drought better than most onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts.; lb., 582 Southport Red Globe. The deep red color of skin and symmetrical form of this Onion make it very attractive, and suitable for exhibition. Bulbs reach full size within 110 days, keep well and are of superior quality, very firm and of strong flavor. This variety is particularly popular in sections having heavy alluvial soils. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., ; lb., ^ The Leading White Sorts white sorts are milder than yellow or red, but do not keep so well. 574 Mammoth Silver King. The largest of the foreign vari- eties, specimens having been grown to weigh as heavy as three pounds. Produces large bulbs within 120 days from seeds. Flat in shape and both skin and flesh are pure white, mild and well flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; -j- oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ilb., ; lb., $ 584 Southport White Globe. A weU known and popular standard sort of medium size, perfect globe shape, with pure white skin. Flesh is white, fine grained, and of fairly strong flavor. Late in ripening, and one of the best keepers among white sorts. Its handsome and attractive appearance keep it always in strong demand. Crop very short and seed
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