HARDY WHITE BUNCHING 



Strictly a bunching variety. The plants will not form bulbs but pro- 

 duce long, smooth, pure white stems. It is very hardy, vigorous, fast 

 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. .. „ 



oz. Vi lb. lb. 



Price 80c $2.25 $6.75 



PRIZETAKER 



A large, almost round variety, used 

 extensively for shipping. The bulbs 

 are covered with a thin, glossy 

 light yellow skin. The flesh is 

 white, somewhat coarse, mild and 

 sweet. Season 1 05 days. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 90c $2.65 $7.00 



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. V4 lb. lb. 



Price 75c $2.00 $6.00 















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ONION 



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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. 

 90c 



'/4 lb. 

 $2.65 



lb. 



$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. Esponola 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 

 ore 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. 



Pri< 



oz. 



90c 



1/4 lb. 

 $2.65 



lb. 

 $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 



OZ. 1/4 lb. lb. 



70c $2.00 $5.50 



qualities. Season 100 days. 



Price 



BERMUDA TYPE 



CRYSTAL WHITE WAX (BERMUDA) 



Medium size, very flat and sweet. Grown mostly in the 

 Southwest. Medium early and very mild. Does not keep 

 in storage. Season 90 days. 



Price 



oz. 

 80c 



1/4 lb. 

 $2.20 



lb. 

 $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 dQyS - OZ. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 80c $2.20 $6.50 



CALOMEL DUST 



To control Root Maggots. Contains 47.6% Calomel. 

 Price 1 oz. 55c; 5 oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $4.00. Postpaid. 



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