ONIONS 
The soil best suited to grow a good crop of onions is one that is reason¬ 
ably fertile, well drained, and well prepared. Sow seed as early in 
Jthe spring as the ground can be worked; space rows 1 to IK ft. 
apart. Cover the seed lightly, and when the seedlings are 3 to 
4 in. tall, thin them to stand sufficiently far apart to develop 
without touching one another. When the bulbs have 
reached maturity, bend down the tops to hasten ripening 
before the onions are harvested. One pkt. of seed will 
sow about 50 ft. of row; I oz. 200 ft.; 4 to 5 lbs. one 
acre. Japanese Bunching and White Welsh, which are 
used as green onions or scallions, are best planted in 
July for harvest the following spring. 
Sweet 
Spanish 
682 Sweet Spanish O 
Utah Strain 
110 days. The large, globe-shaped Spanish On¬ 
ions, which are sometimes incorrectly called 
“ Bermudas," are exceptionally mild and sweet— 
excellent for eating raw or boiled. Utah Sweet 
Spanish grows to very large size, is remarkably 
uniform, globular, light yellow skin and pure 
white, firm, crisp, and tasty flesh. Although no 
onions of this type will keep as well as American 
types, such as Yellow Globe Danvers, Southport, 
or Ebenezer, Utah Sweet Spanish will stand ship¬ 
ping and storage for short periods better than 
Prizetaker, Gibraltar or the Bermuda varieties. 
Onions of the Spanish type grow to the largest 
size when they are planted to form their bulbs 
during the short days of spring or fall. In north¬ 
ern states, seed is usually started indoors. 
Pkt. oz. 35^; 4 ozs. 95^; V 2 lb. $1.50; 
lb. $2.75; 2 lbs. $5.10; 5 lbs. $12.35. 
676 Early Yellow Globe 1 ? 2 / da r* ? eau j iful 
globe-shaped, deep 
yellow onion with clear white flesh of mild flavor; excellent 
keeper. Extremely early. Pkt. 10jzf; oz. 35^; 4 ozs. 95^f; 
% lb - $1-50; lb. $2.75; 2 lbs. $5.10; 5 lbs. $12.35. 
711 Burpee’s Gigantic Gibraltar 
115 days. Productive, perfectly globular'onion of enormous 
3ize. Has an attractive light straw-colored skin and aston¬ 
ishingly mild, pure white flesh. Crisp, tasty, brittle, tender, 
and very juicy. Pkt. 10«f; oz. 35^; 4 ozs. $1.00; 
Vx lb. $1.60; lb. $2.B5; 2 lbs. $5.30; 5 lbs. $12.80. 
684 White Sweet Spanish 
110 days. A true Sweet Spanish, identical with the original 
Sweet Spanish in every way except color, which is pure 
white. Large size, mild flavor, solid and crisp. Utah strain. 
Pkt. 10£; oz. 35<£; 4 ozs. $1.00; 
1/2 lb. $1.65; lb. $3.00; 2 lbs. $5.60; 5 lbs. $13.50. 
681 Prizetaker © 
110 days. Extra large under good growing conditions and 
sometimes weigh as much as 4 lbs. each, measuring 4 in. and 
more in diameter. Skin is thin, of a handsome golden brown 
tint, and the flesh is pure white, solid, crisp, juicy, and 
agreeably mild. Pkt. 10£; oz. 25 ft; 4 ozs. 75^; 
1/2 lb. $1.15; lb. $2.00; 2 lbs. $3.70; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
693 Australian Brown 110 days. Flat onion 3 
. . of medium size, vann¬ 
ing in color from light to dark brown. Crisp, mild, juicy 
white flesh. Pkt. 10ft; oz. 25£; 4 ozs. 70«f; i/ 2 lb. $1.10; 
lb. $1.90; 2 lbs. $3.50; 5 lbs. $8.35. 
674 Yellow Bermuda 95 days. The most 
widely grown of all Ber¬ 
muda Onions, with straw-yellow skin and pure white, mild 
flesh. Pkt, 10fzf; oz. 35d; 4 ozs. 95^<; l/ 2 lb. $1.50; 
lb. $2.75; 2 lbs. $5.10; 5 lbs. $12.35. 
687 Red Wethersfield 112 days. The outer 
skin is deep rich purple- 
red, smooth and glossy. The flesh is white, lightly tinged 
with pinkish rose near the skin. Will keep in storage for 
a long time. Splendid for sets. Pkt. 10ft; oz. 25t; 
4 ozs. 75^; y 2 lb. $1.15; lb. $2.00; 2 lbs. $3.70; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
Yellow Globe 
Danvers 
673 Crystal White Wax 95 days. Large size white onions of the Bermuda 
type. Quite flat in shape; mild. Pkt. 10«f; 
oz. 35g5; 4 ozs. $1.00; V 2 lb. $1.60; lb. $2.85; 2 lbs. $5.30; 5 lbs. $12.80, 
671 Yellow Globe Danvers O 
112 days. One of the most widely planted yellow globe onions, 
whether for home gardens, market crops, or for the production of 
onion sets. Produces medium sized bulbs which are globular in 
shape, light golden brown in color, and remarkably smooth, firm 
and uniform. A great favorite because of its winter keeping abil¬ 
ity. Ours is a selected stock that is certain to please. 
Pkt. 10*f; oz. 25 ft ; 4 ozs. 75cf; V 2 lb. $1.15; 
lb. $2.00; 2 lbs. $3.70; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
672 Ebenezer or “Japanese” 
120 days. Bulbs are a flattened globe, medium sized, yellowish 
brown with firm yellow flesh. One of the best winter keepers. 
Grown extensively for sets. Pkt. 10*f; oz. 25jzf; 4 ozs. 70?; 
Vz lb. $1.10; lb. $1.90; 2 lbs. $3.50; 5 lbs. $8.35. 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Special Collection Offers 
3 Extra Choice Onions 
Prizetaker, Southport Red Globe, Mammoth Silver King. 
7025— 3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30*f) for only 20^ 
7026 — 3 Ozs. (i of each, value 85^) for only 60^ 
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