ONIONS 
Prizetaker. 
able size of 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 4 to 6 lbs. for an acre in 18-inch rows. 40 to 50 lbs., will 
plant an acre for sets. 
Culture: Onions require a strong, rich and friable soil, heavily fertilized and cultivation must be 
thorough. The seed may be sown in February, March and April, in 18-inch rows or on beds 4 feet 
wide, with the rows 10 inches apart, the drills drawn shallow, as the best Onions grow on the sur¬ 
face. Sow one-fourth inch deep, pressing the earth over the seed. When well up, thin from 4 to 6 
inches in the row and keep the beds well stirred until the young Onions are started, after which it is 
well to hand weed. In the latitude of Norfolk a good crop can generally be obtained by sowing in 
September or October in the way described, as they will grow until very cold weather and resume 
their growth in the spring. 
Siiverskin or White Portugal. (95 days). A popular white Onion of medium size and mild, pleas¬ 
ant flavor. Used largely for bunching and pickles. A good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; i/4 lb., 75c; 
lb., $2.75, postpaid. , . . 
Red Wethersfield. (lOO days). A well known variety with bright purplish red skin. In shape it is 
flat, but thick, with very firm flesh. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz.,. 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.75, 
postpaid. 
Tait’s Thorobred Norfolk Queen. (75 days). Our Norfolk Queen is not only attractive in ap¬ 
pearance, but is extra early and of good size. It is flattened in shape, beautifully symmetrical, 
with silvery white skin, and snowy white flesh that is tender, sweet and of mild flavor. The best 
early white Onion for bunching. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ^4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
Prosperity. (lOO days). A perennial variety forming small, sl.m Onion stalks like a Leek, and 
used only for bunching. The summer 
crop is sown in spring. To carry over 
winter for spring crop, sow in furrows 
4 inches deep, and level up the soil as 
plants grow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., 
90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
Riverside Sweet Spanish. (95 days). 
A large globe-shaped yellow Onion of 
handsome appearance. It grows larger 
than the Prizetaker, and its sparkling 
white flesh and sweet mild flavor com¬ 
bine to make it popular. A fine shipper. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
White Pearl. (80 days). An early, small, 
flat white Onion of mild flavor. Chiefly 
grown for pickling and bunching. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; ^ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
Southport White Globe, (lio days). 
The most popular white Onion with 
good keeping qualities. A splendid 
globe-shaped variety with silvery white 
skin. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 90c; 
lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
Tait’s Thorobred Early Yellow 
Globe. A fine globe-shaped Onion 
with a beautiful yellow skin. It ma¬ 
tures at least two weeks earlier than 
Vellow Globe Danvers, and keeps well. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ^ lb., 90c; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
Southport Red Globe. (HO days). Onions of globular form 
are rapidly supplanting the flat varieties, and this is a splen¬ 
did sort. The bulb has a rich, purplish red color, is almost 
as round as a ball, and keeps very well. We recommend it to 
those who prefer red Onions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ^ lb., 90c; 
lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
TaiPs Norfolk Queen Onion 
Prosperity Onion 
(100 days). The remark- 
this Onion, averaging 12 
or more inches in circumference, has 
made it one of the most popular varie¬ 
ties throughout the country. It is 
globe-shaped, rich straw color, very 
uniform in shape and size, phenomenal¬ 
ly productive; good quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. (HO days). 
Has long been a standard variety, its 
uniformity of shape, bright color and 
fine quality making it popular every¬ 
where; it ranks very high in produc¬ 
tiveness, but is less handsome than 
Southport Yellow Globe. Pkjt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; ^4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
Silver King. (HO days). One of the 
largest Onions in cultivation, often 15 
inches in circumference and as much 
as 3 pounds in weight. A rapid grower, 
it produces marketable bulbs the first 
season. Flattened in shape, but very 
thick and symmetrical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
Crystal Wax. (95 days), in the great 
Onion-growing districts of Texas, this 
White Bermuda is a favorite variety, 
and it has been very profitable. It is of handsome flat s-hape, 
with a skin like polished silver. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 
$1.15; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 
Ebenezer. A desirable Onion of Japanese origin. Yellow skin, 
somewhat flattened globe in shape, very small tops and mild 
sweet flavor. Keeps in good, hard and sound condition all 
winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 85c; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
ONION SETS 
We quote all Onion Sets on the basis of 32 pounds to the bushel. A pound equals about a quart. 
One pound will set a row 100 feet long, 5 inches apart; 4 to 6 bushels per acre in 12-inch rows. 
Culture: 1 quart of Onion Sets of average size will plant 
100 feet; for an acre, 6 to 10 bushels in beds, or from 3 to 5 
bushels in 12-inch rows. Plant the White, Yellow or Red Globe 
from February to May, or in the fall in rows 10 inches apart, 
allowing 4 to 6 inches between the bulbs, and as the best Onions 
are those which grow on top of the soil, it is advisable to draw 
the drills very shallow. Sometimes, especially when planted in 
the autumn, the set will throw up a seed stalk, which must be 
promptly pinched out, or there will be no development of the 
bulbs. For the successful cultivation of this crop, rich soil and 
heavy fertilizing are absolutely necessary. 
Tait’s Thorobred Norfolk Queen. The most beautiful as 
it is the mildest flavored of all white Onions, and it is the very 
earliest to mature. Only in stock during September and Octo¬ 
ber. Lb., 3(Ic; 2 lbs., 55c; 4 lbs., 80c; 8 lbs., $1.30, postpaid. 
Crystal Wax. (80 days). An early maturing flat Onion of a 
beautiful waxy white color and appearance. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 
40c; 4 lbs., 70c; 8 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
White Globe. A well known variety and good for the family 
garden and local markets. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 40c; 4 lbs., 70c; 
8 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
Yellow Ebenezer, In general usefulness the Yellow Ebenezer 
is probably the very best for spring setting, as it ripens quite 
early in the summer, is of large size, and may be stored for 
a long time without injury. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 40c; 4 lbs., 70c; 
8 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
Red Globe. Although less desirable than the Yellow Ebenezer, 
this old variety is still used to some extent on account of its 
extraordinary keeping qualities. The flavor is extremely 
strong. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 40c; 4 lbs., 70c; 8 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
White Pearl. For setting out in the fall for green Onions this 
is a popular sort, but not as early as our Norfolk Queen. Only 
in stock during September and October. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 40c; 
4 lbs., 75c; 8 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
Yellow Potato. Formerly grown in every southern garden, 
this multiplying Onion with yellow skin is still used, but is 
being supplanted by the Yellow Ebenezer. In stock only dur¬ 
ing September and October. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 4 lbs., 80c; 
8 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted.. Write for special prices in large quantities 
[ 22 ] 
