Onions by Charles Jones for Elphick's Catalogue

A photograph of onion Ailsa Craig by renown flower and vegetable photographer Charles Jones (1866-1959) and used by Elphick's of Lewes in Sussex, to illustrate their seed catalogues. Annotated on the back with variety and 'C.J.' The firm was founded in 1823 by George Elphick and based at 18 Cliffe High St, Lewes, Sussex, expanding to three branches, but closing in 2003. Gift of Tony Elphick, great-great grandson of the founder.