HARDY WHITE BUNCHING 
Strictly a bunching variety. The plants will not form bulbs but pro- 
duce jong, smooth, pure white stems. 
It is very hardy, vigorous, fdst 
growing, and can be planted either in the spring or fall. This variety 
will produce a good crop of “‘bunch” onions earlier than other varieties. 
Season 55 days. 
Hardy White Bunching Onion 
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oz. Y% Ib. Ib. 
Price 80c $2.25 $6.75 
WHITE BUNCH 
Our strain of of this popular bunch- 
ing variety is used in large quan- 
tities by the most critical growers, 
because of its dependability and 
all around uniformity. The bulbs 
when matured are somewhat globe- 
shaped, medium large, and clear 
white in color. 
oz. VY Ib. Ib. 
80c $2.25 $6.75 
Price 
WHITE PORTUGAL 
OR SILVER SKIN 
A variety extensively used for sets, 
pickling onions, bunching onions, 
and the mature bulbs for market 
and storage. The mature bulbs 
are medium large, flat, but fairly 
deep, and very solid. The flesh 
as well as the skin, is a clear sil- 
very white, fine grained, firm and 
of splendid quality. Season 100 
days to maturity. 
oz. VY Ib. Ib. 
Price 75c¢ $2.00 $6.00 
ONION 
BARCELONA 
WHITE SWEET SPANISH 
A Spanish, keeping onion, sparkling white, mild flavor. 
This is a selection from our famous Espanola, and is the 
largest and mildest of the white varieties. The bulbs are 
very large, globe-shaped, and with silvery white skin. The 
flesh is sparkling white, firm, with fine texture and mild 
flavor. Fairly good keeper. Season 110 days. 
oz. VY Ib. Ib. 
Price 90c $2.65 $7.00 
ESPANOLA 
YELLOW SWEET SPANISH 
The handsomest and mildest large onion in the world.. 
This outstanding large mild variety will under favorable 
conditions produce bulbs 5 inches or more in diameter, 
and equal in every respect to the fine flavored imported 
onions. Espanola produces heavy yields, and is suitable 
for both muck and upland soils. It is a good keeper and 
so vigorous and hardy that it withstands unfavorable 
growing conditions better than other types. The bulbs 
are globular in shape, and well covered with a light 
coppery yellow skin. The flesh is waxy white, solid, ten- 
der, and of mild delicate flavor. Season 105 days. 
oz. Y% Ib. Ib. 
Price 90c $2.65 $7.00 
PRIZETAKER 
A large, almost round variety, used extensively for ship- 
ping. The bulbs are covered with a thin, glossy light 
yellow skin. The flesh is white, somewhat coarse, mild 
and sweet. Season 105 days. 
oz. V4 Ib. Ib. 
Price 90c $2.65 $7.00 
EBENEZER 
This well known variety is largely used for producing sets 
noted for their keeping quality. When planted in the 
spring, they produce an early crop of mature bulbs which 
are medium large, deep, flat in shape, with firm, solid, 
dark yellow heavy skin, and possess excellent keeping 
qualities. Season 100 days. ae V, Ib. Ib. 
Price 65c $1.85 $5.25 
BERMUDA TYPE 
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX (BERMUDA) 
Medium size, very flat and sweet. Grown mostly in the 
Southwest. Medium early and very mild. Does Hotskeer 
in storage. Season 90 days. ie ; V4 Ib. ibveee 
Price 80c $2.20 $6.50 
YELLOW BERMUDA 
This variety is grown mostly in the Southwest and West. 
It is a very early onion with pale straw-color skin. Flesh : 
almost white. Also known as White Bermuda. Season 
90 days. oz.  Wilb.c) Ib 
Price 80c $2.20 $6.50 
CALOMEL DUST 
To control Root Maggots. Contains 47.6% Calomel. 
Price 1 oz. 55¢; 5 oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 
