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ONION 
CULTURE. Many different methods of planting onion are in practice, but the one most 
practical to the general market grower is to grow from small plants started in the hot 
bed, or sets grown for this purpose. A very rich, heavy, and moist ground will give the 
best crops. Sow seed for main crop any time from January to March. Cover the seed 
lightly. Keep the weeds out, especially when plants are young. Use 1 ounce of seed for 
100 feet of row, or Z]/ 2 pound per acre. 
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EARLY TRANSPLANTING VARIETIES 
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CALIFORNIA EARLY RED. Used especially for transplanting, but can also be sown in 
the field. If the seed is sown in beds in August and set in the field in November or 
December good market onions majr be had in May. It is excellent for winter growing 
because it will not readily bolt to seed. Of mild flavor. 1 oz. 20c; lb. 60c; 1 lb. 
$2.20; 10 lbs. $20.00, postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA EARLY YELLOW HALF GLOBE. Earliest large onion grown in California. 
Bulbs large, yellow, medium globe shaped. White meat of excellent flavor. Will remain in 
good condition for several months after harvesting. For late May or Early June mar¬ 
ket. Jf transplanted, it will mature earlier. 1 oz20c; 4 oz. 50c; 1 lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $15.00, 
postpaid. 
CULTURE. Sow seed any time in the year, though autumn sowings bring best greens. 
Rows should be about a foot apart and the plants thinned to 6 or 7 inches apart. Not 
particular as to soil, though me¬ 
dium heavy one is best. 1 ounce 
will sow 50 feet of row. 
FORDHOOK FANCY. The dark 
green leaves of this variety are 
more curled on the edges than any 
other sort, making most attrac¬ 
tive greens. It may also be cook¬ 
ed and served like spinach. It is 
highly esteemed when used in 
this way. 1 oz. 15c; 4 oz. 25c; 1 lb. 
75c, postpaid. 
Fordhook Fancy 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. 
The popular market variety; 
leaves beautiful, curled edges. 1 
oz. 15c; lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 10 
lbs. $6.00, postpaid. 
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