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Title: Simmers' annual seed catalogue
Identifier: CAT31285851 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: J. A. Simmers (Firm); Simmers, J. A; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Ontario Toronto Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Toronto, Ont. : (J. A. Simmers)
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Novelties and Specialties in Vegetable Seeds for 1902
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New UigSLntic Gibraltar Onion New Gigantic Gibraltar Onion While the ripened bulbs are similar to those of the Prize Taker in size form, it is even better adapted to growing in Avarm, dry locations or jons. The plants continue in growth longer under such circumstances, J consequently produce larger bulbs. It produces the largest bulbs from I ng sown seed, continuing in growth after the American varieties have' :ned and the tops died down. The bulbs ripen surely and evenly in the The leaves or blades are distinct in appearance from those of other ! ieties, being of a deep green, with a pohshed or glossy surface, enabUng :) withstand dry weather, blight, and the attacks of insect enemies. For 1 ieners who find that the Prize Taker ripens prematurely or before ,ining large size, Ave would advLse planting this distinct aud valuable iety. The clean, handsome bulbs grow to a very large size and are nearly mlar in form, being slightly flattened at the ends. The thin skin is of t straw color, flesh white, very tender and mild. The onions are excel- for home use while in the growing state during the summer months. 5c, oz 20c, 2 oz 35c, 4 lb 60c, lb $2.25, postpaid.

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