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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Vegetable Seeds 



ONION 



CULTURE.— 

 1 oz. for 100 feet of 

 drill; 5 to 6 lbs. in 

 drills for 



For an early crop 

 seed may be sown in cold-frames in February or March, trans- 

 planting when large enough to handle in April or May. 

 Regular open-ground sowing should be made about the latter 

 part of April or early May in latitude of New York, in soil 

 that has been manured the previous year. Sow about one- 

 half inch deep in rows one foot apart, and thin out to three 

 inches apart in the rows. Weeds in the rows should be 

 removed by hand. If ground is liable to be weedy, it is 

 well to sow a little radish with the onion seed — to mark 

 the row. 



"I want to say that I have had great satis- 

 faction and good service. I especially want 

 to mention the good results from your Prize- 

 taker Onion Seeds, for without any special 

 care, I had lots weighed up to one and a 

 quarter pound each and I might say 

 they were the best Onions at Danbury 

 Fair, and took first prize." 



Mr. A. C. ROUNDS. 

 Cannondale, Conn. 

 February 12, 1926. 



622 Collection of Famous 

 Globe Onions 



Southport White Globe 

 Southport Red Globe 

 Southport Yellow Globe 

 See description below 

 Price, Coll. of 3 pkts, 

 30c., 1 oz. each $1.00. 

 Transportation paid. 



Famous Prizetaker 



Magnificent in Size — Delightfully Mild in Flavor— A Matchless 

 Keeper— Succeeds in All Sections of the U. S. 



613 Prizetaker is at once the largest and most handsome of all 

 American Onions, and is renowned everywhere. 

 It grows as easily as any other sort, and can be used for all purposes 

 — the young plants as salad, the half grown bulbs in early 

 summer, and the perfect, mature Onion practically 

 at all times, for it keeps so well that it may be 

 used almost the year round. Soon after its 

 introduction, it was exhibited in London, and 

 in the keenest competition with the prod- 

 ucts of the most skilful growers, earned 

 an "Award of Merit" from the Royal 

 Horticultural Society of England. Not 

 only does it grow to a large size, but 

 uniformly so. The shape is true globe, 

 broad at the base, tapering sharply at 

 the top. 



It is so well bred that the tops 

 dry down entirely when it ripens 

 leaving a clean, sound bulb, perfect 

 in form, rich in color and wonder- 

 fully solid. The outer skin is rather 

 pale yellow, the flesh pure white 

 throughout. It is extremely mild in 

 flavor, very much esteemed for 

 slicing, baking and boiling, in fact, in 

 whatever way it is prepared it is un- 

 surpassed. (See illustration.) Price, 

 pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.; V* lb., $1.25; lb., 

 $4.00. Transportation paid. Special 

 price on large quantities. 



HENDERSON'S 

 Southport Globe Onions 



Perfect Globe-Shape. Large, Heavy and Solid. Perfect Keepers. 



There are no Onions to compare with the famous Southport Globe 

 Onions. They have been grown by the same growers for us for many 

 years and the high standard of quality has been fully maintained. 



Years of selection, in which every bulb used for seed purposes has 

 had to pass the critical eye of veteran experts, have had no uncertain 

 effect on these, "and they are today, beyond doubt, the best of all 

 Onions. 



The most severe test of an Onion is that which effects its keeping 

 quality. In this respect the Southport Globe Onions are supreme. 



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Southport Red Globe 



A most attractive variety of medium size, growing under 

 ordinary conditions to a diameter of three inches. The outer 

 skin is a rich purplish-red, and the flesh is faintly tinged with the 

 same color. It is a little stronger than the white and yellow, and 

 preferred by many for this reason. (See illustration.) Price, pkt., 10c.; 

 oz., 35c.; '< lb., $1.00; lb. $3.50. Transportation paid. Special 

 price on larger quantities. 



Southport White Globe 



gl Q Viewed from every standpoint this is perhaps the best Onion 

 of all for family use, for, while it is similar in some respects 

 to the other Southport Globes, it is more attractive in appearance. 

 The flesh when cooked is of a rich milky color, tender and of delicious 

 flavor, and when eaten raw is the mildest of the three. (See illustra- 

 tion.) Price, pkt., 15c.; oz., 50c.; V* lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. Trans- 

 portation paid. Special price on larger quantities. 



Southport Yellow Globe 



621 ^ ne very ' 5est stram P* yellow Onion, the exterior color does 

 not extend to the flesh, as in the red variety. It is mild in 

 flavor and may be grown by anyone where Onions will grow, and is 

 probably the best of all for general use. Price, pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 

 '/< lb., 90c.; lb., $3.00. Transportation paid. Special price on 

 larger quantities. 



Onions — raw. boiled, fried, or served in any other manner — should be included in the daily diet, because they are rich in iron and 



phosphorus, and consequently keep the blood stream healthy. 



