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BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
ONIONS 
Cultivation—Give the onions the first hoeing just skimming the ground between the rows as soon as they can 
be seen in the row. Hoe again in a few days, this time close up to the plants, after which weeding must be 
begun. This operation requires to be carefully and thoroughly done. The weeder must work on his knees astride 
the row, stirring the earth around the plants, in order to destroy any weeds that have just started. At this 
weeding or the next, according to the size of the plants, the rows should be thinned, leaving from eight to twelve 
plants to the foot. In ten days or two weeks they will require another hoeing and weeding similar to the last 
and two weeks later give them still another hoeing, and if necessary another weeding. If the work has been 
thoroughly done at the proper time, the crop will not require further care until ready to gather. 
Oregon Yellow Danvers—This variety is very ex¬ 
tensively planted in the Northwest, particularly in 
Oregon. The largest crop of onions and the best 
keepers, bring the highest prices in Pacific coast and 
middle Western markets. 
Our seed is grown especially for us by the best onion 
seed growers in Oregon. No onion grower can afford 
to plant anything inferior when such seed can be ob- 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; lb. §2.25 
RED WEATHERSFIELD 
This is a standard variety planted all over America. 
It is of large size, very productive, and an excellent 
keeper. The color is deep purplish-red, and the flesh 
is white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c. 
Brown Australian (Flat)—A very desirable onion 
of medium size, with amber brown skin and solid 
white flesh. It is early, a heavy yielder and a long 
keeper; keeps well in warm climates. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25 
White Bermuda or Crystal White Wax—This is a 
pure white flat onion, very popular in the South, 
especially in Texas. Also does well in the North. Very 
sweet. Teneriffe seed. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 34 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00 
YELLOW SWEET SPANISH 
We recommend this new variety of onion very 
highly, and believe that it will be more than pleasing 
to those who plant it. It is a globe-shaped onion of 
bright yellow color, and mild in flavor, and grows 
a little larger than the Prizetaker. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c 
NEW WHITE SWEET SPANISH 
This is one of the earliest, mildest and sweetest 
onions that you can grow. It is a recent introduction 
which is gaining much favor. The culture and time 
of planting is the same as the Yellow Sweet Spanish, 
also in shape and size. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; 34 lb. $1.25; lb. $3.25 
WHITE PORTUGAL, OR SILVERSKIN 
The best known and most largely used white onion. 
Is flat on the bottom and thick toward the top ; very 
hard and firm. An excellent keeper. Is largely used 
for white onion sets as well as for bulbs for the best 
market trade and also for pickles. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25 
PRIZETAKER 
A large Yellow Globe Onion of finest flavor, hand¬ 
some shape and enormous size, many single onions 
having been raised to weigh three pounds or over. 
The Prizetaker grows always to a perfect globe shape 
with a bright straw-colored skin. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25 
Southport Yellow Globe—True deep globe shaped 
onions with small neck and heavy skin making it suited 
for market or storing. Skin deep golden brown, flesh 
white, crisp and mild. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE 
This is a most desirable medium early, or main crop 
variety. This variety yields abundantly, producing 
medium to large, handsome and fine-shaped clear white 
bulbs. The flesh is firm, fine-grained, quite mild in 
flavor, and is very attractive. The bulbs are globe- 
shaped, keep well, and are desirable for shipping. This 
is a good variety for home garden or market. You can 
pull green onions 66 days after planting the seed, and 
it matures in 140 days. 
Prices: Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 34 lb. 75c 
PARSLEY 
Parsley succeeds the best on rich, mellow soil. The 
seed is even slower than parsnip in germinating and 
should be sown as early as possible in the Spring, 
in drills one to two feet apart and when the plants 
are well up thin to one foot in the row. When the 
plants are about three inches high cut off the leaves; 
the plant will then start a new growth of leaves. 
Plain, or Single—Plain leaves, excellent flavor. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c 
Extra Curled Dwarf, or Emerald—The moss-like 
leaves, of a handsome bright green color, are finely 
curled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 30c. 
Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg—The edible portion is 
the fleshy root, which resembles a small parsnip, and 
is esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c 
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