



GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1 
Choice Onion Seed 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; about four pounds to the acre. Onions for the 
market are generally grown on muck land in Michigan, but may be grown for home use on any rich, loamy soil. 
They appreciate plenty of fertilizer on muck; the market growers apply heavily about a 2-8-16 fertilizer. 
Drill in rows about a foot apart. 
%* “BRIGHAM STRAIN” The Long Keeping Onion 
109 days. The seed stock for this fine strain of Onion 
seed is grown under our own supervision. The bulbs 
used are very carefully selected to insure our users 
that this variety is pure. Bulbs are selected for type 
and quality, and produce larger Onions with a vigor- 
ous growth. Onions grown from our seed stock are 
very good keepers, globe shaped with a rich golden 
color. Oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
%& Southport Yellow Globe 11° days. This Onion is 
our yellow market variety. 
It is very uniform as to size. A good yielder, and rec- 
ommended for its keeping qualities in storage. A 
handsome yellow globe variety. Oz., 30c; 14 Ib.. 90c; 
1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
We will be pleased to quote you special prices on 
larger quantities. Specify the amount you want and 
let us quote you. 
































































































































































































































































































































































Extra Early 
Yellow Globe 












































































































































° 109 days. Used on muck soils. 
Buckskin Yellow Globe An exceptionally good yielder 
that produces very hard bulbs with a tight skin. 
A splendid keeper. Oz., 30c; % Ib., 90c; 1 Ib., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
















































































































































































































Of dayan Excellent: serie 
+ Extra Early Yellow Globe siobe’ shaped and ic a 
good yielder. It ripens well, and under normal condi- 
tions the bulbs are ready for market 10 days ahead of 
the Southport Yellow Globe. The color is a rich deep 
yellow and it can be kept in storage for a limited 
time. Oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.25; 1 Ib., $4.50, postpaid. 






























































































































































































































































































































































Sweet Spanish 
Grower’s Strain 









Sweet Spanish 
Michigan State Sweet Spanish This is, an improved 
strain of Sweet Spanish, 
developed by Dr. Harmer of the Michigan State College. 
It has been selected and developed for a long keeping 
storage Onion. Very productive, good color, and fine for 
shipping. Oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.60; 1 Ib., $5.50, postpaid. 
: 110 days. Desirable because of its 
Utah Sweet Spanish deep yellow color, excellent keep- 
ing qualities, thicker skin and uniformity in size. Bulbs 
are globe in shape at about 2% to 3 inches, when larger 
they assume a slightly flattened globe shape. Flesh white 
and of mild, pleasing flavor. Oz., 50¢; 14 lb., $1.60; 1 Ib., 
$5.50, postpaid. a. eee 
: ’ ° 0 days. e largest 
Sweet Spanish, Grower’s Strain yiciaer of the yellow 
Onions, averaging 3 to 4 inches in diameter. The best 
and not susceptible to the attack of thrip. Good keeper 
and shipper. Oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.60; 1 Ib., $5.50, postpaid. 
° ° 110 days. Similar to the original 
White Sweet Spanish Sweet Spanish, except that it is 
white with glistening skin. Globe-shaped. Oz., 50c; 
1% Ib., $1.60; 1 Ib., $5.50, postpaid. 

Yellow Globe * This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
