ONIONS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 4 to 6 lbs. for an 
acre in 18-inch rows. 40 to 50 lbs., will plant an acre for sets. 
Culture: Onions require a strong, rich and friable soil, heavily fertilized, and 
cultivation must be thorough. The seed may be sown in February, March and 
April, in 18-inch rows or on beds 4 feet wide, with the rows 10 inches apart, the 
drills drawn shallow, as the best Onions grown on the surface. Sow one-fourth 
inch deep pressing the earth over the seed. When well up, thin from 4 to 6 
inches in the row and keep beds well stirred until the young Onions are started 
after which it is well to hand weed. In the latitude of Norfolk a good crop 
can be obtained by sowing in September or October as described, as they will 
grow until very cold weather and resume growth in the spring. 
° (100 days). The remarkable size of this Onion i 
Prizetaker. more inches in circumference, has noe it Bneter dine Recor 
popular varieties throughout the country. It is globe-shaped, rich straw color 
very uniform in shape and size, phenomenally productive; good quality Pkt., 
10c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50; 1lb., $5.00, postpaid. ; as 

: ° ° (100 days). A large globe-shaped i 
Riverside Sweet Spanish. of handsome appearance. It Seater cn 
the Prizetaker, and its sparkling white flesh and sweet mild fi i 
popular. A fine shipper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; Ib., @5 00 Gacetpalie 
Silverskin or White Portugal. Yellow Gl b D (110 days). Has long been a standard variety, 
ope Vanvers. it : : : 
(95 days). Popular white Onion of ualit ki . its uniformity of shape, bright color and fine 
edi : anila wit tf q ity making it popular everywhere; it ranks very high in productiveness 
Us um size and mild, pleasant tlavor. but is less handsome than Southport Yellow Globe. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 4% 1b 5 
sed for bunching and pickles. Good ; 3 : ” y OZ, 9 7/4 ADs; 
keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 1% lb Pha apie POSED AIG. 
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$1.50; Ib., $5.00, postpaid. Soutnpontawhite Globe mee) ent Mae ental 
globe-shaped variety with sil i i : = 1 » 
Ths, $5.00,, postpaid. y very white skin. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 1b., $1.50; 
Prizetaker Onion 
(110 days). Onions of globular form are rapidly 
Southport Red Globe. supplanting the flat varieties, and this is a 
ppien penn OrE, The bulb has a rich, purplish red color, is almost round as a 
ore an _Keeps very well. We recommend it to those who prefer red Onions. 
+, 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 1b., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, postpaid. 
" A new onion that market gardeners should try out, but the 
San Joaquin. seed will not be ready for sale until after harvest in Sep- 
tember. (See page 1.) 
(115 days). A standard late variety of 
Southport Yellow Globe. splendid keeping quality. The bulbs are 
globular, with deep orange yellow skin, and fine grained white flesh. PkKt. 
10c; 0z., 50c; 1%4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 

* (100 days). A perennial variety forming small, slim Onion 
Prosperity. stalks like a Leek, and used only for bunching. The summer 
crop is sown in spring. To carry over winter for spring crop, sow in 
furrows 4 inches deep, and level up the soil as plants grow. Pkt., 10c; oz. 
50c; % 1b., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, postpaid. Aye 
Silver Kin (110 days), One of the largest Onions in culti- 
g. vation, often 15 inches in circumference and.as 
much as 8 pounds in weight. A rapid grower it produces mar- 
ketable bulbs the first season. Flattened in shape, but very 
thick and symmetrical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 1% lb., $1.50; Ib., 
Ebenezer Onion 
Onion Sets 
We quote all Onion Sets on the basis of 32 pounds 
to the bushel. A pound equals about a quart. One 
pound will set a row 100 feet long, 5 inches apart; 
4 to 6 bushels per acre in 12-inch rows. 
In general usefulness this is prob- 
Ebenezer. ably the very best yellow Onion for 
spring setting, as it ripens quite early in the sum- 
mer, is of large size, and may be stored for a long 
time without injury. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 5 Ibs., 
$1.15; 8 lbs., $1.65, postpaid. 
© A well known variety and good 
White Globe. for the family garden and local 
markets. Lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lIbs., $1.35; 8 Ibs., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Although less desirable than the 
Red Globe. Ebenezer, this old variety is still 
used to some extent on account of its extraordinary 
keeping qualities. The flavor is extremely strong. 
Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 5 lbs., $1.15; 8 Ibs., $1.65, 
postpaid. 
(80 days). An early maturing 
Crystal Wax. flat Onion of a beautiful waxy 
white color and appearance. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
5 lbs., $1.15; 8 lIbs., $1.65, postpaid. In stock only 
from September to November. 
An early white onion used 
White Multiplier. for early spring bunching. 
The flesh is pure white and very mild. Keeps well. 
In stock only from September to November. Mb., 
40c; 2 lbs., '75c; 4 Ibs., $1.35; 8 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
Formerly grown in every south- 
Yellow Potato. ern garden, this multiplying 
Onion with yellow skin is still used, but is being 
supplanted by the Ebenezer. In stock only from 
September to November. Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 4 1bs., 
$1.35; 8 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
NORFOLK 10, VIRGINIA 
Write for special prices in large quantities. 
$5.00, postpaid. 
(95 days). In the great Onion-growing. dis- 
Crystal Wax. tricts of Texas, this White Bermuda is a 
favorite variety, and it has been very profitable. It is of hand- 
some flat shape, with a skin like polished silver. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 50c; 1% lb., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, postpaid. 
Ebenezer A desirable Onion of Japanese origin. Yellow 
¢ skin, somewhat flattened globe in shape, very 
small tops and mild sweet flavor. Keeps in good, hard and 
sound condition all winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.25; 
lb., $4.00, postpaid. 

Silverskin Onion 
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