GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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Choice Onion 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 100 feet of 
drill; about four pounds to the acre. Onions for the market 
are generally grown on muck land in Michigan, but may be 
grown for home use on any rich, loamy soil. They appreciate 
plenty of fertilizer on muck ; the market growers apply heavily 
about a 2-8-16 fertilizer. Drill in rows about a foot apart. 
Growers Special Yellow Globe 
“Brigham Strain.” 
The seed stock for 
this fine strain of Yellow Globe is grown under our 
own supervision. The bulbs used are carefully 
selected, as to type and quality. They produce 
larger onions, more vigorous growth, much better 
keepers, and shippers. Oz., 40c; 54 lb., $1.20; 1 lb., 
$4.00, postpaid. 
★ Southport Yellow Globe J r 0 t” s h’.pedTu,b P s er 'c“*i; 
of skin is brownish yellow. Flesh white, fine grained 
and crisp. The best keeper and shipper. We supply 
Onion growers everywhere. Oz., 40c; 54 lb., $1.20; 1 
lb., $4.00, postpaid. 
e i Snanich Growers Strain. The largest of the 
iJWeei opanisn yellow onions, averaging 3 to 4 inches 
in diameter. The best and not susceptible to the at¬ 
tack of thrip. Good keeper and shipper. Oz., 25c; 54 
lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00. 
q . Ananich B urr 'll’s Strain. The very best of the 
*>weei opamsn Spanish onions, larger, thicker skin¬ 
ned, true globe shape, good keeper. Seed stock secur¬ 
ed from selected bulbs. Sold out. 
OL‘ V II ri L The best of the Yellow Globe va- 
UH10 I ellOW ulOUC rieties. The skin is bright, glossy, 
orange-yellow, and the flesh is white, and fine grained. 
The bulbs are remarkably uniform in size and shape, 
and being firm and hard possess fine keeping and 
shipping qualities. Oz., 35c; 54 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, 
postpaid. 
★ Connecticut Yellow Globe Onions giob 0 e n |ha r p e ed OU Not 
so long as the Southport, but said to be much better 
keepers. Very few stiff necks, rich yellow color. Will 
keep well into the Spring months. Seed grown in 
Connecticut. Oz., 35c; 54 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, post¬ 
paid. 
Prizetaker or Mammoth Yellow Spanish Tnd y ne'arly 
round, light straw color, very mild and sweet. Late. 
Oz., 35c; M lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, postpaid, 
r ]• , r A very early large globe to heart- 
tarliest express shaped bulb; fine cream colored 
skin, pure white flesh; very mild and tender. Excep¬ 
tionally fine for early bunching, as reported by one 
of our growers this past season. Try it. Oz., 35c; 
*4 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, postpaid. 
★Southport White Globe form, 41 with^thin^diiiwtJ 
skin of purest paper whiteness; flesh is very crisp, 
snowy white in color and exceedingly mild; usually 
commands the highest price in the market. Oz., 35c; 
14 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, postpaid. 
Wli'l W Icli While it forms no bulbs it is one of the 
wnite WeiSn best for bunching as green onions. A 
very hardy perennial. The white shoots make a rapid 
growth and are ready for market ahead of those from 
sets. Very mild and delicate in flavor. Oz., 20c; *4 
lb., 65c; 1 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
White Portugal or Silverskin onion ear 0 f y nfiid flavor. 
Used mostly to grow sets. Oz., 25e; 54 lb., 75c; 1 lb., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
U/Vl R I It ® ne Hie ear liest, handsomest and 
Wnite marietta smallest of the white pickling Onions. 
Makes a good bunching sort. Oz., 20c; 54 lb., 65c; 
1 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
1 c .1 » D J n L Same shape as the Southport 
★Southport Ked blooe Yellow but color very dark. 
Better keeper than the Yellow, but not so good a 
seller. Oz., 25c; 54 lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
Growers Special Yellow Globe, “Brigham Strain.” 
D J nr iL C 1J One of the oldest and best known 
Ked Wetnersheld American type, large, rather flat, 
deep purplish red in color. Oz., 25c; % lb., 90c; 1 lb., 
$3.00, postpaid. 
v 11 n L n A very popular dependable 
YellOW ulODe Llanvers variety. Is an exceptional 
keeper. Oz., 35c; 54 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, postpaid. 
Onion Sets 
We can supply the Silverskin sets, Ebenezer or Jap¬ 
anese sets as well as Egyptian or Perennial Top Sets. 
Write for prices. 
Parsley 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
Seed germinates very slowly. Sow thickly in rows about 16 
inches apart, and thin to four or five inches apart in the row. 
Parsley will live through the winter without protection, and 
provide plenty for early spring use, but will soon go to seed. 
Will last long the second year if sown in the fall. 
• m r 1 J Has the appearance of finely 
Inampion moss Lurled curled moss; hardy, slow to 
run to seed. Oz., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
T • 1 p I 1 Plant handsome, beautifully curled and 
iripie turied rapid grower. Will produce a large 
crop. Oz., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid, 
ij 1 D 1 J Grown for the root which 
Hamburg Booted sembles a parsnip in shape 
color. Foliage very much like plain parsley. 
10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
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and 
Oz. 
Parsnips 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce will sow 100 feet 
of drill; three to four pounds per acre. Sow in April or May. 
Parsnips require a long season to mature. Sow thickly, thin 
as for Carrots. Seed does not germinate well unless conditions 
are just right. 
m 11 r Thick shoulder. This variety is bet- 
HOllOW LrOWU ter known and more generally grown 
than any other sort; roots smooth, tender and sugary. 
Oz., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Long Smooth Dutch or Sugar fnd‘much^wletfr than 
the Hollow Crown. Oz., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, 
postpaid. 
CL » TL‘ I New. A fine bunch vegetable, tops one- 
onort iniCK half size of Hollow Crown. Short thick 
roots, free from strings, flavor much more delicate 
than other varieties of Parsnips. Fully a month earlier 
than Hollow Crown and reaches maturity in 100 days. 
Oz., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
^-This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
