Earliest White Queen.—This variety does not grow to the large size of the other Italian kinds, more resembling our American Silverskin in size and appearance, but has the great advantage over the latter variety (which takes two seasons to attain the same size), of remarkably quick growth, while the flavor is equally, if not more, delicate. The bulbs are flat, pure white and about two inches in diameter. It is the finest variety for pickling grown. Sown in February, they will produce onions early in the summer, while if sown in July, they will be ready to harvest in the fall, and will then keep in splendid condition throughout the winter.
GIANT RED ROCCA ONION.
WHITE QUEEN ONION.
Giant Yellow Rocca.—This variety is similar to the Giant Red Rocca described above, except in color, which is a clear golden yellow. It is this vari-
