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Sow with the earliest crops, in 
rich soil, in drills 4% inch deep. 
Thin to 4 inches apart, using 
discards in green stage. Water 
when needed. Harvest after tops 
shrivel and dry in the sun, store in a dry place. 

Nt breeders select for parents, specimens which do well in their breeding grounds. If 
bred in Illinois, the progeny of these plants will be resistant to Illinois hazards, and will 
have a liking for similar soil and climate. 
Breeding work in California necessarily develops strains that thrive under the unique 
California conditions but which might not thrive so well elsewhere. Because of this we breed 
all our onions in Illinois, so we can know that our strains are adapted to the conditions of soil 
and weather which prevail in the great area lying east of the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic 
Ocean, where our seed is chiefly grown. Liking for this environment is bred into our onion strains. 
Our strains are grown from mature onions which have been carefully inspected for con- 
formation to type, and excel in productiveness and uniform quality. The small additional 
cost over ordinary seed is insignificant compared to the great improvement in your crop. 
Quantity needed to sow: 25 ft., 1 pkt.; 125 ft., 1 oz.; acre, 6 lbs. 
Onions for Winter Keeping 
Brigham Yellow Globe Onion. 110 days. 




* GoldenGlobe ae eee A strain of Southport Yellow Globe. While not as 
exceptional ine Pk uniform in shape, it is among the best in production 
yellow globe Stns, of ise. and keeping qualities. It may be grown successfully 
on either muck or heavy soil. Pkt.,15c; 4% oz., 50c; 
oz., 90c; 4 lb., $2.60. 
Ohio Yellow Globe. In 110 days. Of uniform 
shape, beautiful color and fine size, it out-classes 
the old type Yellow Globe Danvers. Its finely bred 
neck, large size, solid flesh of mild sweet quality, 
uniform growth, heavy yielding and superb keeping 
quality have made it a favorite. Pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 
50c; oz.,95c; % |b., $2.80. 
Vaughan’s Ideal White Globe. About 110 days. 
A strikingly handsome onion; very early, ripens 
evenly and is a fine keeper; the small, high-bred 
neck tells the story of quality; it is a true globe, 
Ras Pkt., 20c; Yoz., 70c; oz., $1.30; 14|b., 
superior weight. When 
grown as a dry onion 
its keeping quality is 
superior, making it 
very desirable for 
the home and mar- 
ket gardener. Has 
avery deep globe, 
carrying its great- 
est diameter well 
up from the root. & 
Has 3 skins for pro- 
tection and from ¥& 
seed matures same 
time as Southport 
Globe. From sets 
it matures much 
earlier. It is ca 
heavy yielder and 
a fine keeper. Pkt., 
15c; 40z., 50c; oz., 
95c: \% lb., $2.80. Sa 
Ball type. In 
* Southport Yellow Globe. Bat Rae 
For growing on muck soil, this is the best keeping 
strain we have been able to develop in years of 
growing and selecting. This is the most uniform 
strain and will keep in storage longer than any other 
we know. It is preferred by large onion growers. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 44 Ib., $2.60. 
Southport Red Globe. About 110 days. A little 
deeper than Southport Yellow Globe, in color a rich 
dark red. A wonderful keeper with finely bred neck 
and a heavy yielder. Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 40c; oz., 75c; 
V4 Ib., $2.35. 
r) . 100 
* Vaughan's Special Yellow Globe. days. 
(*“MOUNTAIN” DANVERS.) Slightly smaller 
than Southport. When aphis damages the late 
onion crop it does not harm this variety, due to 
early maturity. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., 90c; 
Y% l|b.. $2.60. 
Large Red Wethersfield. About 100 days. An 
onion of very productive habit and a fine keeper. 
The skin is deep purplish red, which covers a round, 
somewhat flattened bulb of purplish white flesh. 
Moderately fine grain and mild flavor. In poor soil 
it does best, growing a thinner neck than in strong 
soil. It is standard in its class in the south and 
southwest Pkt.,15c;4%oz., 40c;0z.,75c; 4lb., $2.30. 
Fancy Yellow Globe Danvers. About 110 days. 
This is early, almost true globe-shaped, beautiful 
yellow skin, pure white flesh, of very fine quality. 
It has a good size, and a fine thin neck. Vaughan's 
strain is so near to globe shape that it passes for 
globe on the market. The crop ripens uniformly at 
one time, and its keeping quality is excellent. 
Pkt., 20c; 4% oz.,50c; oz., 95c; 14 lb., $2.80. 







SOUTHPORT Sed pe W GLOBE, 
c. 
Onion Seed of Flat and Pickling Types 

Crystal White Wax. 


This beautiful white onion is a splendid sort for 
growing white onion sets, pickles and for early 
bunching green onions. Vaughan’s White Portugal 
or Silverskin is a medium size bulb, flat shape. 
It has fine mild flavor, and is best of the white 
onions for keeping. Pkt., 15c; 4% 0z., 65c; oz.,$1.25; 
14 |b., $3.60. 
Brown Australian (Flat). About 100 days. 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. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 40c; oz., 75c; 4% Ib., 
$215. 
| Quantity needed for 25 ft., 1 pkt.; 125 ft., 1 oz. Eosnezer. — 100 nese: spec aes eo a 
- . . tremendous eman or this yellow _ skinned 
| White Portugal or Silverskin. About 100 days. Rison aio reece ou ihe uate uionic cesse Ee beraver 
Onion Sets produce a much larger tonnage of 
marketable onions than does the old Strasburg or 
Danvers. Moreover, a smaller percent of the sets 
run to seed. Ebenezer is a fine keeper, mild and 
well flavored. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c; 
Y% Ib., $2.15. 
ITALIAN ONION SEED 
Vaughan's Pickling. About 90 days. One of the 
best white onions for pickling; it is small, round, 
hard, crisp and tender, early and ripens uniformly. 
A very handsome sort with opaque white skin. 
Excellent for green onions. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 65c; 
O27 OL, 2)s 24.1D...93: 003 
VALENCIA SWEET SPANISH FROM 
A MIDWESTERN GARDEN. Pkt., 20c. 
Spanish Type Onions 
Matures in 
* Valencia Sweet Spanish. about tlodays. 
Here is a mild, sweet, giant onion of the true Spanish 
or Bermuda type, which you can grow from seed in 
your own garden. From seed it will produce onions 
weighing a pound; if started in the hot bed, 
two pound specimens can be grown. It takes 
two or three years for us to produce seed in 
Illinois, and the crop is always light, but the 
quality justifies the increased cost of seed. 
These onions are delicious at all stages of 
growth and will give you something to boast 
about. Pkt., 20c;14 0z., 65c; oz., $1.20;14 lb., 
$3.65, 
Fj . : 110 days- 
Riverside Sweet Spanish. This is’ a 
California grown strain of the Spanish 
(Denia) onion. With us it grows larger 
than the American Prizetaker and does not 
produce the “'stiff-necks’”” usual in the 
Spanish type. It is the most popular onion 
in Southern California and when grown as 
a specimen attains enormous size, 4 to 44 
pounds. In color it has a cream or pale 
yellow tint. Pkt., 15c;140z., 55c; oz., $1.00; 
V4 |b., $3.20. 
Prizetaker—American Grown. 
105 days. Among large onions this one is 
exceptional for size and beauty; it is of the 
same type as the large Spanish onions, im- 
ported and sold for high prices. Vaughan’s 
American-grown seed has become thorough- 
ly acclimated through many years of very 
careful, painstaking culture. Prizetaker is a yellow 
globe that matures to great size under right con- 
ditions; it requires a long season and should be 
started early in hotbed. When properly ripened 
it is a good keeper. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 45c; oz., 85c; 
V4 |b., $2.70. 
Bermuda Type 
In about 90 days. This is a 
pure white flat onion, very popular in the south, 
especially in Texas. Will make but small! onions in 
the north. Very sweet. Teneriffeseed. Pkt., 15c; 
VY oz., 35c; oz., 65c; 14 lb., $2.00. 

Bermuda Onion Plants started in Texas 
and sent North to grow on in your garden 
will give you backyard Bermudas with 
little trouble. See Page 80. 


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