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II. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
TIME FOR DELIVERY OF THE NEW 1921 CROP SEED 
The new crop seed of Hastings' Bermuda Onions will probably reach Atlanta the latter part of August. We hope to have enough 
seed this year to fill all orders in full but ask you to send in your order as early as is convenient. Your order will be booked and 
the seed sent you just as soon as we can get it thoroughly recleaned after its arrival in Atlanta. Seed should not be planted before 
September 15th, while after September 25th is better. 
White or Yellow Bermuda X 
Bermuda varieties. Before we introduced 
wlllOn^liUi LQQ) ouj. Crystal Wax this was generally called 
white to distinguish it from the Bermuda Red, although it is a 
light yellow or straw color. Since the appearance of Crystal Wax 
on the markets the produce trade of the country began calling this 
variety “yellow” to distinguish it from the pure white Crystal Wax. 
This has led to some confusion as to the name and from now on we 
shall list it under the name of White or Yellow to avoid any mis- 
understanding. We make this explanation, for many who plant 
this variety for the first time expect it to be a pure white in color. 
Our illustration on page 16 shows the shape of Bermuda White 
or Yellow as well as Hastings’ Crystal Wax. Less than six months 
from seed sowing to the fully matured onions. No onion grown 
compares with the Bermuda in mildness of flavor, and for this 
reason it is immensely popular with millions of people who dis- 
like the strong flavor of most of the varieties. You will make no 
mistake in planting the Bermuda Onion. Packet, 10 cents; Yz 
ounce, 20c; ounce, 30c; % pound, 90c; pound, $3.00; postpaid. 
Haef irKye’ lAfav attractive onion 
n<f94lllgd YVcIA. world. Our own in- 
RorntiiHa / lift 9 AQ \ troduction and one that we have been 
Dermuucl^nui £09 j exceedingly proud of. It is an ab- 
solutely pure white Bermuda Onion with a most beautiful waxy 
appearance that makes it sell on sight in the retail markets. In 
New York and other large markets our (3*ystal sells at 25 to 50 
cents per crate above the Bermuda White or Yellow. In Atlanta 
markets it has largely displaced all other onions during spring 
and early summer. Except in color it is identical with the Yellow 
Bermuda, has all its desirable qualities combined with much more 
handsome appearance. Seed of this is always in short supply, as 
it is a very light seeder. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 25 cents; 
ounce, 40 cents; % pound, $1.25; pound, $4.00; postpaid. 
Red Bermuda Onlon(No. 287) 
favorite everywhere in the South for home use and Southern mar- 
kets. Identical in size, shape, and mildness with our White Ber- 
muda. The color is a pale, waxy red, and it is just the right va- 
riety in all sections where a red but mild onion is preferred. 
Packet, 10c; Yz oz., 20c; oz., 80c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.00; postpaid. 
Bermuda Onion Sets for EarKest Crops 
We do not advise the use of onion sets exclusively for the large 
commercial crops. There is a high priced early demand for lim- 
ited quantities of Bermuda Onions both for shipment and to sup- 
ply the demand for local or nearby markets throughout the South 
and the planting of a small part of the onion acreage in sets is 
usually found profitable. As a rule onions grown from sets are 
not as well formed as those grown direct from seed, but this is 
not a serious drawback on the early markets. 
For earliest shipments or to meet the local market demand for 
full grown onions early, the planting of sets has a distinct place in 
the fall garden operations. These Bermuda Sets grown from Hast- 
ings’ genuine seed ripen fully grown onions four to six weeks 
ahead of crops grown direct from seed. If you want an extra 
early onion crop plant some of these Bermuda Sets this fall. Sets 
ready for delivery about September 1st, possibly a little earlier. 
We cannot make definite quantity prices at this time but write 
us for prices as soon as you want to buy. 
Bermuda White or Yellow 
ion of great commercial crops. If planted early these sets do 
wonderfully as far north as Atlanta, withstanding the severest 
winters. In our coldest wunter, in 1917-18, Bermudas from sets on 
the Hastings’ Farm had their tops killed down but came up again 
and made as fine looking onions as any from Texas or Florida. In 
the set form they often have a rather reddish colored skin, but on 
maturity are a light straw color. Pound, 35 cents; 8 lbs. (peck), 
$1.75; by mail, postpaid. Not prepaid: 32 lbs. (bushel), $4.00. 
lA/hStA ll/ll lltini i Are sets for earliest crop. Pure 
A white color, very productive, one set 
frequently making 20 bulbs in one season. Right size for bunch- 
ing or pickling. Their greatest value is for an early onion for 
bunching green, coming in three to four weeks ahead of any other 
onion. Pound, 35 cents; postpaid. Write for special prices on 
amount you want when ready to buy. 
drin Sets of White Portugal or Silver Skin 
911 vCr 91^111 9V&9 Onion. Large white onion. Found, 
35c; 8 lbs. (pk.), $1.75; postpaid. Not prepaid: 32 lbs. (bu.), $4.00. 
YaIIaw DanVAfA Sa^ a Forms globe-shaped yeUow on- 
1 Allow A/9riVOr9 9019 ions. Pound, 35 cents; 8 lbs. 
(peck), $1.60; postpaid. Not prepaid: 32 pounds (bu.), $3.76. 
Pure Italian Garlic. Pound, 60 cents; 2 pounds for 
$1.00; postpaid. 
From a Photograph Showing Hastings’ Clean “Silver Skin” and “Yellow Danvers” Onion Sets 
