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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia, 
OTHER GOOD VARIETIES OF ONIONS FOR THE SOUTH 
In the previous pages we give a great deal of space to the Bermuda 
varieties. They are the most important for fall planting for Florida, 
and all along the Gulf Coast. The Bermudas are the earliest to ma¬ 
ture, and hold a distinct place, both as a commercial crop as well as 
for home gardens and nearby markets. There is a place, however, 
that they do not fill. They are early and the quantity of them grown 
is so small compared with the large and steady demand for onions 
that the Bermudas seldom take care of the market over two months 
in the year. This leaves a nine or ten months’ demand to be supplied 
with other varieties, for the Bermudas, carelessly handled, do not 
keep well over three months. Carefully handled, however, we have 
known them to last in Florida from April until Christmas. 
Many have the idea that the American varieties, such as Prizetaker, 
the Hastings’ "White, Yellow and Red Globe Onions and others cannot 
be grown in the Lower South. We have seen first-class onions of Prize- 
taker grown as far South as Miami, Florida, which is some 400 miles 
south of the Georgia line. Planted during October they mature 4 to 
6 weeks later than the Bermudas, but being of slower growth they 
are firmer, and are naturally longer keepers. Try a few of these va¬ 
rieties this fall, growing them direct from seed. You can easily have 
onions all the year round, either for home use or nearby markets by 
planting the Bermudas for first early, followed by almost any of the 
varieties on this page. 
Hastings’ Snow White SSieWiSlS 0 ^ 
Globe Onion (Mo. 292) VffSSSS. TSVBfe 
firm, rather mild, and a first-class keeper. Remarkably even and uni¬ 
form in growth, will always prove a favorite wherever it once appears 
on market. Large packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 
% pound, 75 cents; pound. $2.50. 
Hastings’ Dark Red Globe ™|ffaSj’A 
AnSnn (Un 90 I \ skin that is found in no other. Onions are 
VIIIUI1 ^HU. i J large, perfectly globe-shaped, and of rich, 
deep dark red color. Exact shape and size of the White and Yellow 
Globe, the only difference being in the color. Large packet, 10 cents; 
% ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 eents; % pound, 75 cents; pound, .$2.50. 
Hastings’ Yellow Globe Onion (No. 293) 
Like the Snow White and Dark Ked, it has a distinct globular shape. 
All our Globe Onions are extra large in size, and large croppers as 
well as first-class keepers from the firmness and solidity of the flesh. Color a very light shade of straw yellow, almost the same color 
as the Bermuda White. Parge packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents; % pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.50. 
The Hastings’ Globe Onions, White, Ked and Yellow 
One Large Packet Each of Hastings’ 3-Globe Varieties for 25 Cents, Postpaid 
Australian Brown (No. 297) & f£S p 2 
splendid keeper. Fine flavor, skin an amber brown color. One of 
the best for fall plantings. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 
pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
HASTINGS’ PRIZETAKER ONION 
/U. 9QC\ We have the Prizetaker Onion of the best American 
\ I * U| growth, far superior to all imported seed of this vari¬ 
ety. It has been 
successfully grown 
in all parts of the 
Central South with 
both spring and 
fall sowings. The 
illustration shows 
the shape of this 
variety perfectly. It 
is an immense on¬ 
ion, measuring from 
12 to 18 inches in 
circumference. Fine 
bulbs have been 
raised weighing 
from 4 to 5% pounds 
each. It ripens up 
hard and firm and 
presents a hand¬ 
some appearance. 
Flesh is white and 
fine grained with 
mild flavor. Packet, 
5 cts.; oz., 20 ets.; 
14 pound, 60 cents; 
pound, $2.00. 
Extra Early 
Barletta 
(No. 295) 
Small, pure white 
pickling, growing 
small round bulbs 
about one inch in 
diameter. Just the 
right size for pick¬ 
ling. Packet, 5 cts.; 
Va oz., 15 cts.; oz., 
25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 
cents; lb., $2.50. 
Louisiana Creole Onion 
A flat, light - red variety, 
grown extensively in Lou- 
/ OQQ \ isiana, Mississippi and other parts of the South. Very 
^ HU. CuO I g ne and solid, a splendid keeper. Good heavy crop¬ 
per, but strong flavored. We do not recommend it to those who 
want a mild onion. From six weeks to two months later in matu¬ 
rity than the Bermuda. Delivery of new crop seed (Louisiana 
grown) about September 1st. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; % 
pound, 85 cents ; pound, $3.00. 
Hastings’ American Prizetaker Onions Grown Direct from Seed in Georgia 
