SEED CATALOGUE • 1939 
Vegetable Seeds 63 
CHOICE ONION SEED AND SETS 
Sow in rich soil, in drills 1 foot apart, as soon as the ground can be 
worked in the spring; thin out to 2 to 3 inches apart in the row, care¬ 
fully keeping down the weeds. The finest Onions are produced by 
sowing the seed in a hotbed in February or March, and transplanting 
the seedlings to the open ground, 3 to 4 inches apart, in April. For 
sets, sow the seeds as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in 
drills; as soon as the tops die off in summer, remove them to a dry, 
airy place and early in the following spring replant by placing the 
sets in shallow drills, 1 foot apart, and 2 inches apart in the drills. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre 
iji p • The largest and heaviest cropping Onion, and a 
AllSa Ulalg. splendid keeper. Unrivaled in perfection of form, 
size, and weight; mild in flavor; outside skin of light straw color. 
It is a favorite variety for exhibition purposes. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
AILSA CRAIG. (English-grown.) Extra-selected stock. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; MIb. $1.75. 
p • .1 Grows uniform in shape and is of immense size, 
rrlZclaKcr. measuring from 12 to 16 inches in circumference, 
while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been raised to 
weigh two pounds each. Its pure white flesh is fine-grained, mild, 
and delicate in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
C iL iV II r-i L It is entirely distinct from the 
ooutnport 16llOW ul0b6. Danvers type, being somewhat more 
pointed at each end. The outer skin is pale yellow; flesh white and 
mild in flavor. Quite productive, very 
Silverskin Onions 
hardy, and keeps a long time in good 
condition after pulling. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
V,JU r*\ l t\ Of more globular shape than the preceding, pro- 
iellOW Ulobe Danvers, ducing well-rounded bulbs about 2Yz inches in 
diameter; skin light golden yellow; flesh white, crisp and mild in flavor. One 
of the best known Onions, and one of the best for general crop. An excellent 
keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; MIb. $1. 
YELLOW STRASBURG. Similar to the Yellow Danvers, but bulbs rather more 
flattened and skin darker. The Onions ripen early, with pure white flesh of mild 
flavor. It is one of the best to grow for sets, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
c* _ i tin riA- An enormous yielder and superb keeper. Perfect 
DOUtnport W Illt6 vilODG. globe-shaped, very large; clear white skin. Con¬ 
sidered one of the handsomest varieties grown. 
MIb. $1. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVERSKIN. Largely grown for sets. Bulbs large, 
with silvery white skin and white flesh; mild-flavored, and excellent for family 
use and for pickling. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
WHITE BARLETTA. An excellent pickling variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 
MIb. $1. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. This excellent medium-early or main-crop Onion 
produces medium to large-sized, perfect globe-shaped bulbs of deep purplish red 
color. Flesh is white, tinged with light purple, fairly mild, fine-grained, and 
tender. One of the best keepers. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; MIb. 90 cts. 
SWEET SPANISH. (Riverside Strain.) This finely bred strain is steadily in¬ 
creasing in popularity, due to large size, attractive golden yellow skin, and very 
mild white flesh of pleasing flavor. The globe-shaped bulbs often weigh 2 pounds. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; MIb. $1. 
Prizetaker Onion 
ONION SETS 
Plant in rows 1 foot apart, with sets 2 inches apart in the row. 
One pound will plant about 50 feet of row Lb. 10 lbs. 
White .’.$0 35 $3 00 
Yellow . 30 2 50 
Red . 35 3 00 
OKRA or GUMBO 
This vegetable is extensively grown for its green pods, which are 
used in soups, stews, etc. Sow the seed thickly in rich ground 
about the middle of May, or when the ground has become warm, 
in drills 3 feet apart, 1 inch deep; thin to 10 inches apart in drills. 
White Onion Sets 
Very productive; bears large pods which remain tender a long time. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
Okra 
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. 
15 cts.; MIb. 35 cts.; Ib. $1. 
WHITE VELVET. Pods large, very light green, smooth. An abundant bearer of superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
MIb. 35 cts.; Ib. $1. 
PERKINS’ LONG-POD. Produces pods 4 to 5 inches long in great abundance. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; MIb. 35 cts.; Ib. $1. 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
If you desire a perfect lawn, use our Homebush Lawn Grass Mixture. See page 1 
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