Marshall’s Matchless Seeds 
W. E. Marshall 8C Co., New York 
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ONION SETS 
Three quarts will plant 100 yards of row. 
Onion Sets should be planted early in the spring in rows 12 inches 
apart, placing the sets 4 inches apart in the row. When raised from 
sets the Onions can be used in the green state in June, or they will 
be matured by July. 
Lb. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 
Red Onion Sets .$0.40 $1.75 $3.25 
White Onion Sets .50 2.25 4.00 
Yellow Globe Onion Sets.40 1.75 3.25 
.50 2.00 3.50 
.60 3.00 5.00 
.60 
White Multipliers 
Shallots . 
Garlic . 
Prices of Onion Sets are subject to market changes. 
PARSLEY 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
Sow as early as possible in spring, first soaking the seed three 
hours in water; cover lightly, raking the soil fine and level on top. 
The drills should be about 15 inches apart. The plants appear in two 
to four weeks. Thin to 3 inches apart. 
Pkt. 
Marshall's Crested Gem. A very dwarf, compact 
variety. Intensely curled and very dark 
green. Best for edging and home garden... .$0.10 
Marshall's Dwarf Perfection. A dwarf and com¬ 
pact Parsley of bright green color, exquisitely 
curled .10 
Extra Double, or Moss Curled. A beautiful 
curled dwarf variety .10 
Paramount. An unusually dark green color, 
triple curled with a uniform plant type.15 
Turnip Rooted. Grown for its roots which are 
used in flavoring soups.10 
Plain. A plain-leaved variety; fine for flavoring .10 
Oz. i/ 4 lb. 
$0.50 $1.50 
.35 1.00 
.20 
.25 
.20 
.20 
.50 
.75 
.50 
.50 
Onions 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart and cover about one-third of an inch, 
treading or rolling after sowing so that the hot, dry atmosphere 
may not destroy the sprouting seed. When 3 inches high thin to 2 
inches apart. Stir the ground freely without disturbing the young 
plants and keep free from weeds. 
For thrips on the foliage spray with Red Arrow or dust with 
To-Na-Cide. 
RED VARIETIES 
Pkt. V 2 oz. Oz. V 4 lb. 
Large Red Wethersfield. A good sized 
onion of purplish red color. Splendid 
keeping qualities and very produc¬ 
tive .$0.10 $0.25 $0.40 $1.00 
Large Red Globe. (Southport Strain). 
Considered the finest type of red 
onion. Globe shaped, of a deep red- 
purple color and its keeping qualities 
make it extremely popular.10 .25 .50 1.50 
WHITE VARIETIES 
Early White Barletta. A small White 
Italian variety much in demand for 
pickling. Matures early, flesh mildly 
flavored .... 
Large White Portugal. For general use 
we recommend this popular variety. 
Its mild aromatic flavor and appetiz¬ 
ing appearance appeal to all vege¬ 
tarians. Flat shaped . 
Marshall's Large White Globe. (South- 
port Strain). Here we offer what we 
consider the best white globe onion 
obtainable. For appearance, flavor and 
all around qualities this is unsurpassed 
White Bermuda. A very early flat varie¬ 
ty which has maintained its populari¬ 
ty. Fine flavor . 
White Tripoli. Large flat white Italian 
variety of great productivity and 
good flavor . 
.10 
.25 
.50 
1.50 
.10 
.30 
.50 
1.50 
.10 
.35 
.65 
2.00 
.10 
.25 
.50 
1.50 
.10 
.30 
.60 
2.00 
YELLOW VARIETIES 
Marshall's Ailsa Craig. One of the finest 
varieties for exhibition and general 
use. Oval shape with pale straw colored 
skin. Good cultivation will reward the 
grower with extra large specimens. . 
Danvers Yellow. A round, flat, standard 
sort; early and a good keeper. 
Marshall's Giant Gibraltar. A superb, but 
little known, variety suitable for exhi¬ 
bition purposes. Mild flavor. A gen¬ 
eral favorite ... 
Marshall's Invincible Giant. Acknowl¬ 
edged by experts to be outstanding in 
quality and when well grown reaches 
an immense size of fine form and 
with pale yellow skin. Good keeping 
qualities . 
Yellow Globe Danvers. (Southport 
Strain). Of more globular shape; 
keeps well. 
Yellow Prizetaker. Immense size; globe- 
shaped, pale yellow . 
.25 
.40 
.75 
2.50 
.10 
.30 
.50 
1.50 
.25 
.50 
1.00 
3.00 
.25 
1.00 
2.00 
.10 
.25 
.50 
1.50 
.10 
.30 
.50 
1.50 
Marshall's Dwarf Perfection Parsley 
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