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Title: 29th annual catalogue
Identifier: CAT31283782 (find matches)
Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: Iowa Seed Co. (Des Moines, Iowa); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Des Moines, Iowa : Iowa Seed Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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ONION. Good onion seed is of the utmost importance, as onions are one of the most important crops grown, boih 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 in 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 care- fully tested, and we are sure that our onion seed CANNOT BE EXCELLED in purity, vitality or high quality. Large on- ions can easily be grown the hrst year from the seed by obtaining our* seed, which is all Ameri- can grown, and new crop. It won't pay you to use the cheap, imported, or southern grown seeds, which produce a large proportion of Pnnv c * scallions and onions that will not keep well. I amiJi ': even as a gift- is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to trv our seed. Owi-TTCTte;^ereforeputtheprice(iownto as low a rate as good, reliable seed can be sold for. TOirinw very short crop, all varieties of onion seed are higher in price this year. In com- to luT ourprice with others, remember that we pay the postage. Deduct 10c per pound if crTT?T-^express- Ask for prices in large lots. Packets contain about 1,000 seeds, ac:Th« A LKE'—One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow 1 acre. As early half^m£°Un • can be worke<i in the spring, sow the seed in dril±s 14 inches apart, covering one- as thAr m ricn- sandy soil, which is as free from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing as soon tnii n row_s ca& be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the tmvs rH ay n111 the du1ds- At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the 3\ Pul1 and- spread evenly over thegi'ound; stir or turn until fullv dried, then cut the tops hrn^H ^Cix from the bulb. For pickles or sets, the seed should be sown verv thicklv and in onihn « h at)0ut 40 pounds to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 pounds for pickling. For sowing tor creed an(i cultivating the crop, it wffi pav vou to purchase a good drill and hand cultiva- wT a atlon- is medium early, (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as tetCr^ varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Seed or this variety is extremelv scarce this vear, but the high price will not deter regular growers from buying it. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, 4 lbs., not prepaid, for $12.00. R-ED GLOBE, EARLY.—Owing to the great scarcity of Late Red Globe this year, we offer tnis variety which is the same color and shape, but is ten days earlier and a trifle smaller. Per pkt. oc, oz. 15c, a lb. 50e, lb. $1.75,4 lbs., not prepaid, $5.75. EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.—This distinct new variety is the very earliest onion in culti- vation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the early White Quteen. which heretofore has been, the earliest variety on the market. At maturity the tops die down directly to the bulbs, leaving the neatest and handsomest little bulbs imaginable. They are of pure paper white color, very mud and delicate in flavor, 1 % inch in diameter, and % of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, !i lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. EXTRA EARLY PEARL,—The earliest and best of all American varieties. It is of good size, 01,pearly w-hite color, the outer skin having a most showy, waxy appearance: flesh of pure snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity. We are sure all who try it will be greatly pleased. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, M lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. LARGE WHITE GLOBE.—The handsomest market variety we have ever seen. Large size, oval form, very even, mild and pleasant flavor, good keeper, out-sells every other variety, and is undoubtedly the best white sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silver Skin.—Matures early, very mild flavor, medium size, and generally preferred for table use; not a good keeper. The best variety for growing sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25. CANARY ISLAND.— A quite handsome variety of onion which we import from the Canary Islands. It is largely growu also in Bermuda, and by some is called the Bermuda. It is of medium size, flat, and matures early. Bulbs white,' sometimes shading to pink. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, )i lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. MAMMOTH PRIZETAK2R.—Admittedly the largest of all varieties, having been grown to the enormous weight of over six pounds, and is withal a handsome, fine flavored sort. Of a clear, bright straw color, and uniform perfect globe shape. Produces enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels, and they bring'an extra price. Keep wonderfully well. They ripen up hard and fine, and present the handsomest possible appearance in market, while the pure white flesh is fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Ji lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. GIANT VESUVIUS .—Grow to an immense size. They are of handsome globe shape* somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent. Much more tender and mild than the American sorts. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, M lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. COPPER KING or MAMMOTH POMPEII.—Have been grown to the enormous weight of five pounds and six ounces. To obtain anrdea of how large this really is. just weigh: the largest onion you can obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pouuds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them all in one. Beautiful copper color: flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. Mlh. 50c, lb. $1.50. MAMMOTH SILVER KING.—Attractive form, flattened, but thick through. Single bulbs often attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin and flesh are whiteandof a particularly mild aud pleasant flavor. Matures early and is of uniformly larse size and perfect form, and will bring a large price in the market. Per pkt. 5e, oz. 20c, J4 lb. 65c, lb. $2 00. • FA 11D P I A RITQ • 0ne Pkt- each of The Mammoth Prize Taker. Copper King» »j fuUIX VJiMJl I O. Giant Vesuvius and Silver King, for only 15c. Try them.

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