ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN IN GARDENING 
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ONION 
No other vegetable, probably, is used in so many ways as 
the onion. Raw or cooked, alone or with other vegetables, 
it is equally desirable. As an appetizer it has no superior, and 
many a favorite dish would be tasteless without it. 
A row or two of onions in the home garden will furnish a 
supply from midsummer to the following spring. Onions are 
very hardy, and the seeds will germinate in cool weather. 
They can be safely planted just as soon as the soil can be 
prepared. Shallow planting is advisable, 1/4 to Vz inch being 
about right. When 2 or 3 inches tall, the young plants can 
be thinned to prevent crowding. They may be thinned again 
when 6 or 8 inches tall, end the plants removed can be 
used as green onions. After that, they can be pulled as 
needed, and those that are left to become fully ripe can be 
stored for winter. One ounce of seed for 150 ft. row. 4 to 6 
pounds to acre. 
Red Varieties 
RED WETHERSFIELD. This is one of the oldest and best 
known red onions. Even in poor soils it produces heavily, 
and in the East it is extensively grown. The bulbs are large 
and flat, but quite thick, with a deep purple-red skin. 
The flesh is purplish white and moderately fine grained, 
with a rather strong but pleasant flavor. It is one of the 
best keepers. Used for sets. Pkt., 5e; oz., 25c; y 4 lb., 70c; 
Vi lb., $1.35; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. Our trials continue to prove that 
this variety also is one of the best keepers. The globes are 
medium to large in size and medium early. A smooth deep 
purplish red skin covers the paler flesh which is mild, fine 
grained and tender. This onion is excellent for home gar¬ 
dens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; i/ 4 lb., 70c; 1/2 lb., $1.35; lb., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
Yellow Varieties 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The most extensively used main 
crop yellow onion for the home garden. The bulbs are med¬ 
ium to large sized, uniformly globe-shaped and white flesh¬ 
ed, crisp, and with an excellent mild flavor. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; y 4 lb., 70c; Vi lb., $1.35; lb., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
PRIZETAKER. One of the largest of the late or main crop 
sorts. Its globular shape, yellowish-brown skin, white ten¬ 
der flesh, and mild flavor have won it great popularity. 
It is very productive and keeps well into the winter. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; y 4 lb., 75c; Vi lb., $1.30; lb., $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. A very hardy and prolific late 
or main crop variety. It is similar to Southport Red Globe, 
but the bulbs are rich yellow, average a bit larger in size, 
and mature later. The creamy white flesh is fine grained 
and of a mild and excellent flavor. Pkt., 5e; oz., 25c; Vi 
lb., 80c; 1/2 lb., $1.45; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
HAWKEYE YELLOW GLOBE. Skin is a deep yellow, bordering 
on orange, and the flesh lemon-yellow. Becomes clear and 
transparent when cooked. Hardy and productive. Enjoys 
heavy demand in the markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; Vi lb., 
70c; 1/2 lb., $1.35; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
EBENEZER. Recommended for home use. Especially produc¬ 
tive of large, somewhat flattened onions with a yellow skin 
and white, firm flesh. It matures in 90 days and keeps 
hard and sound all winter. A leading variety for onion sets. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 70c; 1/2 lb., $135; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
White Varieties 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Abundant yield and large size 
are valuable characteristics of this medium early onion. 
Its whiteness, firmness, and mild flavor are also splendid 
qualities, especially for cooking. By years of careful selec¬ 
tion and breeding we have developed a strain that is un¬ 
surpassed in uniformity and attractiveness of shape and 
color. Pkt., 5e; oz., 30c; y 4 lb-, 90c; 1/2 lb., $1.70; lb., 
$3.00, postpaid. 
WHITE PORTUGAL (American Silverskin). This is the best 
flattened white onion under cultivation. When young, it is 
a favorite as green onions or in salads because of its fine 
flavor. It is medium early, of middle size, and an excellent 
keeper. Home gardeners are urged to plant it, especially in 
Northern latitudes. Often used for sets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 
1/4 lb., 80c; 1/2 lb., $1.50; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
Riverside Sweet Spanish 
Riverside Sweet Spanish 
Yellow 
Globe Danvers 
The Largest and Sweetest Onion Ever Grown 
Our Riverside Sweet Spanish or Valencia Onion was 
first grown in Spain. In general color and shape it re¬ 
sembles Prizetaker, but is a distinct type, and will 
average better than twice the size of Prizetaker. Al¬ 
though of gigantic size, it has a small top, is an extra 
good keeper, and if allowed to thoroughly dry, will 
stand shipping long distances. It is globe shaped; the 
skin light yellow or straw color; the flesh pure white, 
of very fine grain, crisp, juicy, and exceptionally mild 
and sweet. We are anxious that our customers give 
this wonderful onion a trial, for it is sure to give the 
best of satisfaction. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; V4 lb., 75c; 
^ 1/2 lb., $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
