



Sweet 
Spanish 
Onion 
682 Sweet SpanishoO 
UTAH STRAIN 
110 days. The very large, globe-shaped Spanish On- 
ions, which are sometimes incorrectly called ‘‘Ber- 
mudas,” are exceptionally mild, fine grained and 
sweet —excellent when cooked or for use in salads or 
other ways without cooking. They are remarkably 
uniform, have light yellow skin and pure white, firm, 
crisp and tasty flesh. Although no onions of this type 
will keep as long in storage as Yellow Globe Danvers, 
Southport, or Ebenezer, Utah Sweet Spanish will 
stand shipping and storage for short periods better 
than Prizetaker, Gibraltar or the Bermuda varieties. 
In northern states, seed is usually started early. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 1/4 lb. $2.40 
684 White Sweet Spanish 
UTAH STRAIN 
110 days. A true Sweet Spanish, identical with the original Sweet 
Spanish in every way except color; skin is pure glistening white 
instead of yellow. Flesh is pearl-white, of mild flavor, solid and 
crisp. Its large size and attractive appearance make it a ready 
seller on market stands and a favorite with home gardeners. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 14 lb. $2.40 
681 Prizetaker — Mild, delicate flavor 
110 days. Extra large under good growing conditions and some- 
times weigh as much as 4 lbs. each, measuring 4 in. and more in 
diameter. Skin is thin, of a handsome golden brown tint, and the 
flesh is pure white, solid, crisp, juicy, and agreeably mild. A 
popular commercial Spanish type onion grown largely in the 
South for spring shipment North. Not recommended for winter 
storage. Pkt. 15¢; 12 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 lb. $2.20 
672 Ebenezer— Wonderful keeper 
120 days. Bulbs area flattened globe, 2!4 to 3 in. or more across 
when well grown, yellowish brown skin with firm yellowish white 
flesh of exceptionally mild flavor. One of the best winter keepers, 
remaining in good, hard condition until spring. Grown exten- 
sively for sets because of their good keeping quality, heavy yield 
and the fact that a small percentage of the sets runs to seed. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; 1% Ib. $1.95 
3 Extra Choice Onions 
Southport Red Globe, White Portugal 
and Prizetaker. 
7025-3 Pkts. (1 of each variety, red, white 30 
and golden brown, value 35¢) for only ¢ 
30 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 
Burpee’s ONIONS 
For flavoring salads, raw or cooked vegetables, soups, sauces, stews, 
etc., or served as a separate vegetable, onions are universally popular. 
A large selection of varieties from which to choose—round or flat in 
shape, mild or fairly strong in flavor, and white, yellow or red colored 
skin although the flesh of all is white. For green onions or large onions, 
you have your choice of sowing seeds or planting sets. You may pull 
green onions as needed before the bulb enlarges or large onions after 
bulbs are formed. Fully matured onions may be kept for winter 
storing. Some varieties are better than others for this purpose as 
explained in. the descriptions. 
671 Yellow Globe Danvers© 
112 days. One of the most widely planted yellow globe onions, 
whether for home gardens, market crops, or for the production of 
onion sets. Produces medium sized bulbs which are globular in shape, 
light golden brown in color, and remarkably smooth, firm and uniform. 
Flesh is yellowish- white and of strong flavor. A great favorite because 
it is dependable, productive and a good winter keeper. Ours is a 
selected stock of definite characteristics that is certain to please. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.95 
711 Burpee’s Gigantic Gibraltar 
115 days. Productive, perfectly globular onion of enormous size, often 
weighing as much as 3 Ibs. Has an attractive light straw-colored skin 
and astonishingly mild, pure white flesh. Crisp, tasty, brittle, tender, 
and very juicy; unsurpassed for eating raw. Most desirable home 
garden onion; ready seller on roadside stands or local market. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.20 
676 Early Yellow Globe — Fine keeper 
102 days. Beautiful globe-shaped, deep yellow skinned onion with 
clear white flesh of mild flavor. Extremely early and unusually large; 
an enormous cropper and a good winter keeper due to the thick, tight 
skin of the bulbs when fully matured. Especially good on muck land. 
Pkt. 10¢; 42 0z. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 1% lb. $2.25 
687 Red Wethersfield —zarze around 
112 days. The skin is deep rich purplish red, smooth and glossy. The 
flesh is white, lightly tinged with pinkish rose near the skin; fine 
grained and firm. The flavor is strong. Will keep in storage for a long 
time. Splendid for the production of red sets; unexcelled for both home 
and market where red onions are wanted. Mature onions are large and 
flattened in shape. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.95 
690 Southport Red Globe 
115 days. Resemble other Southports in size, shape, and quality, but 
the skin is a glossy deep red color. The flesh is fine grained, white, 
always mild and pleasant. Heavy yielder and an excellent keeper. 
In great demand in the Middlewest and South, where red onions are 
~very popular. Deep globular bulbs with medium-thick scales and small 
neck. Cures easily. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.95 
696 Southport White Globe© 
112 days. Most attractive large round onion with pure paper-white 
skin. The flesh is also pure white, sweet, juicy, and of most delightful 
mild flavor. A main-crop variety which will keep well for some time. 
Always a ready seller in the market; popular with home gardeners. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 14 lb. $2.40 
680 Southport Yellow GlobeO 
115 days. This is the finest strain of this variety in existence. The 
onions mature all at the same time and are remarkably uniform in 
size, shape, color, and quality. The skin is bright golden yellow and 
the flesh is fine grained, creamy white, fairly strong in flavor, solid, 
and juicy. The roots are deep globular, with rather full shoulder and a 
thin, slender neck. Largely grown by home and market gardeners. 
Good keeper, very productive and of a most attractive appearance. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; V4 Ib. $2.20 
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674 Yellow Bermuda_ wiid, sweet favor 
95 days. The most widely grown of all Bermuda Onions; medium- 
sized, with straw-yellow skin and pure white, mild flesh. Desirable for 
home garden. Shipped North in large quantities annually for early 
spring use. ; Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 1% lb. $2.25 
How to Grow ONIONS FROM SEED > 
_ Sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, 
in rows 1 to 1% ft. apart. Cover the seed lightly. The soil best 
suited to grow onions is one that is reasonably fertile, well 
drained, and well prepared. If fully matured onions are wanted, 
thin the seedlings when 3 to 4 in. tall, to stand sufficiently far 
apart to develop without touching one another. When the bulbs 
have reached maturity, bend down the tops to hasten ripening 
before the onions are harvested. Store in a dry, free-from-frost 
place over winter. A pkt. of seed will sow about 20 ft. of row; 
1 oz. 200 ft. See next page, How to Grow Onions from Sets. 


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