GERMAIN'S ONIONS 
Ognon, Fr. Qipolla, Ital. Cebolla, Sp. Zwiebel, Ger. 
Note—Prices listed are postpaid. 
CULTURE Many different methods of planting 
onions are in practice but the one most 
practical for the general market grower is the fol¬ 
lowing: 
Planting in this section usually starts in September 
for spring onions and November to March for later 
crops. Sow onion seed with a seed drill in rows 24 
inches apart, using on this basis 3 pounds of seed 
per acre. The land must be thoroughly plowed, disked, 
and harrowed when necessary. It is impossible to 
prepare your land too carefully in growing the onion 
as it responds readily and in order to get maximum 
yields, thorough preparations must be made. 
As soon as the plants appear, hand weeding must 
start both in and between the rows. From this point 
on the plants must have a steady even growth as a 
check, whether from disease or drought, will cause 
them to go to seed extensively. When the onions are 
ready for harvesting the tops will be well ripened 
down. If, however, the tops are still green we sug¬ 
gest running a light roller or plank over the field to 
press them down. In ten days after this operation 
the onions should be pulled and left in the field one 
deep to dry. When thoroughly dried the tops can be 
removed. However, we do not recommend this until 
ready to ship to market. 
Health Properties 
of Onion 
Calories per lb. 220 
Vitamins A, B, C, G 
Proteins 1.6% 
Carbohydrates 9.9% 
Fats .} % 
Calcium .014% 
Iron .00048% 
YELLOW BERMUDA A flat mild onion, straw col- 
' DCK/VIUUA. ored with pure whlte flesh 
Produces a crop in six months. Our strain of 
this seed is unsurpassed: is grown especially for 
us under our own supervision. Pkt. 5c: oz. 30c: 
Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
CRYSTAI WAY A most attractive flat mild onion. 
v-'Nioial WAA - Pure white in color, being waxy 
in appearance. Is similar to Yellow Bermuda ex¬ 
cept in that it is white in appearance. Is largely 
grown for the market but we highly recommend it 
to the home gardener. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.15; 
1 lb. $3.50. 
RED ITALIAN An exceedingly good onion for market or 
,, home. Grows as large as the Sweet Spanish. 
Matured onion weighs 3 to 4 pounds. Very popular in 
Northern California. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. ? ne of the leadi "S varieties 
for many years. In color the 
skin is a deep purplish red. The flesh is white, tinged 
with red, and of good quality, crisp and solid. It grows to 
a large size and is both a good keeper and shipper. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 25c; Vi lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
NEW OUEEN A rather small very early white onion, 
v good where earliness rather than keeping 
qualities are desired. Mild and sweet. An excellent variety 
for pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. ? r^oS? 
shape, pure pearly white, fine flavor, and a good keeper. 
;; v : Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; Vilb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50. 
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN. 
One of the leading 
white sorts, of beau¬ 
tiful shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat and 
mature early. Splendid variety for market garden. Bulbs 
average two to three inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 
!4 lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
A large brown onion of good qual 
ity, valued largely for its being a 
good keeper and long distance shipper as the outer skin 
is heavy and does not break and peel off. The leading 
variety among the big onion growers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH With great care in selectin s 
AUSTRALIAN BROWN. 
Germain’s Improved Riverside Sweet Spanish 
ONION EARLY SPANISH 
This variety has all the characteristics of the sweet Spanish 
in mildness and heavy production. It is somewhat heart-shaped 
and straw-colored and is especially desirable because it matures 
very early—about five or six months after planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
45c; Vi lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50. 
bulbs of the finest tvpe for 
our planting stocks we are able to offer a superior strain 
of this deservedly popular onion which is increasing in favor 
each year on account of its large size, attractive color and 
superior flavor, being very mild and sweet. Globe shaped, 
light yellowish brown, often weighing two pounds or over. 
You will find this the most satisfactory onion to plant for 
home use and the most profitable for the market. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
u/uitc c\a/cct CDAkiict—i Similar to the original SweetSpan- 
WHI1E bWfctl brANIbH. ish with the exception that it is 
white fleshed. Like the original, it is a good keeper. Is globe- 
shaped and will grow where other onions will thrive. We are 
very proud of our strain of this onion as it has given won¬ 
derful results. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; Vi lb. $1.65; 1 lb. $5.00. 
Use HOTKAPS for Earlier, Bigger, Safer Crops 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily set out in quantity over 
seed or growing plants. They guard against rain, frost, cold, wind, 
hail, birds and insects, and maintain perfect mulch. Growth is forced 
and yield is increased 10. to 25 per cent. Crops mature 2 to 3 weeks 
earlier, and bring premium prices. Prices: 1,000 for $9.75; 250 pack¬ 
age with setter and tamper, $3.65; 100 package with setter and tamper, 
$2.40; steel setter, $1.50. Garden setter, 50c. Postage extra. 
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