GERMAIN’S ONIONS 
0 ^ 11011 , 1r. CipoUa, Ital. CehoUa, Sp. Zwiebel, Ger. 
CULTURE. 
Note —Prices listed are postpaid. 
Many different methods of planting onions 
are in practice but the one most practical 
for the general market grower is the following: 
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. As soon as the plants appear, hand weeding 
must start both in and between the rows. From this 
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point on the plants must have a steady even growth as a clieck, wliether from 
diseases 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, how¬ 
ever, the tops are still green we suggest 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. 
A large brown onion of good quality, 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. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
vci I rA\A/ DCDKAiiHA A flat mild onion, straw col- 
BERMUDA, ored with pure white flesh. 
Froduces a crop in six months, (jur strain of this 
seed is unsurpassed; is grown especially for us un¬ 
der our own supervision. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 
85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
CRY^ITAI WAY A most attractive flat mild onion. 
vvAAA. puj.g 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 liut we highly recommend it 
to the home gardener. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 
$1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
An exceedingly good onion for market or 
home. Grows as laige as the Sweet Spanish. 
Matured onion weighs 3 to 4 pounds. Very popuiar in 
Northern California. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 14 lb. $1.65; 1 lb. $5.00. 
IARi:^P RPD WPTI-IPR<tPIPI n Oite of the leading varieties 
LARGE RED WEI MERbrlELU. ji^^any 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. 
10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. ,$1.00; l lb. $3.00. 
A rather small, very early white onion, 
good where earliness rather than keeijing 
qualities are desired. Mild and sweet. An excellent variety 
for pickling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
A favorite white onion in 
Bos Angeles market. A true 
globe shape, pure pearly white, fine flavor and a good 
keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
One of the leading 
w h i t e s o r t s. of 
beautiful 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. 10c; oz. 25c; 
RED ITALIAN. 
NEW QUEEN. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. 
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN. 
RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH. 
Germain’s Improved Riverside Sweet Spanish 
ONION EARLY SPANISH GRANO 
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 
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early—about five or six months after planting. 
14 lb. $1 20; 1 lb. $4.50. 
Pkt. lOc; oz. 35c; 
With great care in selecting 
bulbs of the finest type 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. 10c; 
oz. 30c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
UTAH «;WFPT <;PANI<;i-l 3- comparatively new type, 
ui/An ovvcci or/MNiDn, a selection of the Riverside 
Sweet Spanish that has been developed in Utah. It has a 
thicker skin, a higher and thinner neck, is a better keeper, 
has a darker brown color, and in addition possesses all the 
advantages of flavor, mildness and size that are found in 
the Riverside Sweet Spanish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.20; 
1 lb. $3.50. 
WHITE SWEET SPANISH Similar to the original Sweet Span- 
wi-iiit iwtti irANibr-i. exception that it is 
white fleshed. Bike 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 
wonderful results. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 14 lb. $1.35; 1 lb. $4.00. 
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 $10.25; 250 pack¬ 
age with setter and tamper, $3.85; 100 package with setter and tamper, 
$2.65; Home Garden package containing 25 Hotkaps and cardboard 
setter, 50c; postpaid 65c; steel setter, $1.50; garden setter, 60c. 
Postage extra. 
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