GERMAIN’S ONIONS 
Ognon, Fr. Cipolla, Ital. Cebolla, Sp. Zwiebel, Ger. 
Note—Prices listed are postpaid. 
CULTURE Man y different methods of planting onions 
^wliuivc. are in p rac ti c e but the one most practical 
for the general market grower is the following: 
Planting in this section usually starts in September 
for spring onions and November to March for later 
crops. Sow onion seed with a seed drill in rows 24 
Inches apart, using on this basis 3 pounds of seed 
per acre. As soon as the plants appear, hand weeding 
must start both in and between the rows. From this 
point on the plants must have a steady even growth as a check, whether from 
diseases or drought, will cause them to go to seed extensively. When the 
onions are ready for harvesting the tops will be well ripened down. If, how¬ 
ever, the tops are still green we suggest running a light roller or plank over 
the field to press them down. In ten days after this operation the onions should 
be pulled and left in the field one deep to dry. When thoroughly dried the 
tops can be removed. However, we do not recommend this until ready to ship 
to market. 
AUTTRAI IAN RROWKl A lar &© brown onion of good quality, valued largely 
KUWiN. f or its being a good keeper and long distance shipper 
as the outer skin is heavy and does not break and peel off. The leading variety 
among the big onion growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.60. 
YELLOW BERMUDA A onion, straw colored with pure white flesh. 
• Produces a crop in six months. Our strain of this seed 
is unsurpassed; is grown especially for us under our own supervision. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
CRYSTAL WAX. A most attractive flat mild onion. 
Pure white in color, being waxy in 
appearance. Is similar to Yellow Bermuda except in 
that it is white in appearance. Is largely grown for 
the market but we highly recommend it to the home 
gardener. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
CALIFORNIA EARLY RED. This variety is becoming in¬ 
creasingly popular in South¬ 
ern California on account of its mild sweet flavor. It 
has a beautiful deep red outer skin and is white inside: 
is delicious for salads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00; 
lb. $3.00. 
pen ITAIIAN An exceedingly good onion for market or 
kcl» iia\u/mn. borne. Grows as large as the Sweet Spanish. 
Matured onion weighs 3 to 4 pounds. Very popular in 
Northern California. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. ?”•„« y th y e ea f 5 aal ; n S colotVh? 
skin is a deep purplish red. The flesh is white, tinged 
with red, and of good quality, crisp and solid. It grows to 
a large size and is both a good keeper and shipper. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
NEW OUEEN A rath er small, very early white onion, 
V C good where earliness rather than keeping 
qualities are desired. Mild and sweet. An excellent variety 
for pickling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 86c; lb. $2.50. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. "tri” 
globe shape, pure pearly white, fine flavor and a good 
keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN. 
Germain’s Improved Riverside Sweet Spanish 
ONION EARLY SPANISH GRANO 
This variety has all the characteristics of the sweet Spanish ih 
mildness and heavy production. It is somewhat heart-shaped and 
straw-colored and is especially desirable because it matures very 
early—about five or six months after planting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
% lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $3.50. 
WHITE ^WFFT SPANISH Similar to the original Sweet Spanish 
vvniic iwttl 5t'ANIhH. with the exception that it is white 
fleshed. Like the original, it is a good keeper. Is globe-shaped and 
will grow where, other onions will thrive. We are very proud of 
our strain of this onion as it has given wonderful results. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
One of the leading 
white sorts, of 
beautiful shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat and 
mature early. Splendid variety for market garden. Bulbs 
average two to three inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH With great care in selecting 
ki vtKoiuc awtti brAiNiiii. bulba of the finest type for 
our planting stocks we are able to offer a superior strain 
of this deservedly popular onion which is increasing in favor 
each year on account of its large size, attractive color and 
superior flavor, being very mild and sweet. Globe shaped, 
light yellowish brown, often weighing two pounds or over. 
You will find this the most satisfactory onion to plant for 
home use and the most profitable for the market. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; V* lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50. 
UTAH SWEET SPANISH. Sif**! : 'SLS& 
Sweet Spanish that has been developed in Utah. It has a 
thicker skin, a higher and thinner neck, is a better keeper, 
has a darker brown color, and in addition possesses all the 
advantages of flavor, mildness and size that are found in 
the Riverside Sweet Spanish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.00; 
1 lb. $3.00. 
Use HOTKAPS for Earlier, Bigger, Safer Crops 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily 
set out in quantity over seed or growing 
plants. They guard against rain, frost, cold, 
wind, hail, birds and insects, and maintain 
perfect mulch. Growth is forced and yield 
is increased 10 to 25 per cent. Crops mature 
2 to 3 weeks earlier, and bring premium 
prices. Prices: 1,000 for $10.75; 250 package 
with setter and tamper, $4.00; 100 package 
with setter and tamper, $2.75; Home Garden 
package containing 25 Hotkaps and card¬ 
board setter, 50c; postpaid 65c; steel setter, 
$1.50; garden setter, 50c. Postage extra. 
Australian Brown 
