Jender! -MAGNOLIA ONION SEED - Jasty! 
Culture — Sow seed in 
rich soil, thoroughly 
pulverized, and level in 
rows 12 to 24 inches 
apart, covering one-half 
inch deep. When plants 
are up, cultivate and 
keep free from weeds. 
When 4” to 5” high, 
thin to three inches 
apart. If sets are want- 
ed, sow seeds. thickly 
and don’t thin out, us- 
ing from 25 to 40 lbs. of 
seed per acre when sown 
in beds and 4 to 6 lbs. 
Bermuda Onion Seed 
Canary Island (Teneriffe) grown Bermuda Onion 


seeds are productive of better and hardier onions 
than American grown seed. We offer seeds grown 
by the most reliable growers in the Canary Is- 
lands. 
Crystal White Wax Bermuda—115 days. Most 
attractive of all onions; a clear waxy white, flesh 

October 
; Plantin 
when sown in rows. An 5 
ounce will sow 100 feet. VEGETABLES 
Plant both fall and Beets, _ 
spring. Control seed de- Broccoli 
es s 18 ates ee au Lh Brussels Sprouts, 
cay and seedling blight cabbae: 
and increase plant vigor Carrots, 
and productiveness by Celery, 
treati 1s ith Collards, 
reating seeds _ with Endive: 
Semesan before plant- Garlic, 
ing Kale, 
J Kohl Rabi, 
: Lettuce, 
Onion Pest ; Control — Mustard, 
Against Thrips use Ac- Onions, 
: ° ee ee Parsley, 
me Aphis Spray, Garden Peas 
DuraDusT or NNOR Radish, 
‘arden Spray. Rutabaga, 
Garden Spray Cotnunie 
Swiss Chard, 
SPRING ONION SETS Turnips: 
Red—Red Wethersfield—an old favorite, globular FIELD 
and sweet. Alfalfa, 
_ ; J [ fe F Barley, 
Yellow—We will furnish either Giant Prizetaker Clover, 
or Yellow Ebenezer. Both are globular, good color Orica 
and taste, and very hardy. Peas, 
eget a sti er Rape, 
White—Either Silverskin, Southport White Globe Rye, 
or White Pearl will be furnished. All of these va- coe 
ea 
of delightful mild flavor, somewhat flat, some- 
times growing to the size of saucers. The most 
popular variety. 
Yellow Bermuda—115 days. Sometimes called 
White Bermuda. Skin light straw color, flesh 
white. Bulbs are somewhat flattened, of medium 
size, and very sweet. Will keep better and longer 
than the Crystal White Wax. 
Excel Yellow Bermuda 986—90 days. Highly recommended 
for Texas and other southern states where Bermuda Onions 
are grown successfully. Slower to bolt, free of splits, doubles 
and pick off colored bulbs. 1949 supply limited. 
White Varieties 
White Sweet Spanish— 135 days. We consider this the best 
of the round, mild, white onions. Pure white skin, uniform 
high yields make it a popular market variety. 
Silver Skin—( White Portugal) — 130 days. Medium sized 
onion of mild flavor, with beautiful clear white skin. Favo- 
rite when young as a salad or bunching onion, and for pick- 
les. Bulbs nearly round when of bunching size, and some- 
what flattened when mature. 
Yellow Varieties 
Sweet Spanish Valencia—135 days. A globe-shaped onion of 
bright yellow color and mild flavor, a little larger than the 
Prizetaker. A good yielder and splendid keeper; a fine va- 
riety for home or market use. 
Babosa Onion—Also known as Early Grano. Straw colored 
with white flesh, increasingly important on the Texas mar- 
ket. Large bulbs of excellent flavor. Recommended for 
early market and home use. 
Giant Yellow Prizetaker—145 days. Successfully grown in 
all parts of Texas and the Central South. Skin a light straw 
color, flesh pure white, very fine grained, and mild flavor. 
A good keeper and shipper. 
Red Varieties 
Red Creole—An onion produced in the South for the South. 
Large, solid semi-globe onions of reddish color and_ fine 
grained flesh. Flavor is rather strong. Unexcelled ror home 
garden. Very productive and will keep for months without 
showing signs of rot. 

A comparatively small quantity of seeds are required for planting 
the average city garden, but these should be obtained in ample 
time and should be of the highest quality. The best are the 
cheapest in the long run. 

rieties are very fine for young, green onions and 
very hardy. 

FALL ONION SETS 
In early September Bermuda onion sets become available and we will 
have Crystal White Wax, Yellow and Red Bermudas to offer in addi- 
tion to White Silver Skins. When you are ready for your fall sets write 
for prices and tell us how many sets you want. 
Spicy — PARSLEY - Decorative 
Vitamin “A” Rich 
Culture—Parsley succeeds best on rich mellow soil. Seed is 
slow to germinate, and should be sown as early as possible 
in spring in drills 12 to 18 inches apart. Cover not more 
than % inch with fine soil firmly pressed down. When plants 
are well up, thin to 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. Use 1 
ounce to 100 feet; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. Control seed 
decay and seedling blight, and increase plant vigor and pro- 
ductiveness by treating seeds with Semesan before planting. 
Pest Control—-Against Celery Worm (a form of caterpillar) 
must be handpicked and killed. 
Moss Curied—A vigorous compact growing variety, excel- 
lent for garnishing, salads, flavoring. A handsome decora- 
tive plant. Leaves deep green and tightly curled. 
Plain—60 days. Plain dark green, deeply cut flat leaves, not 
curled. Very rich flavor. 
PARSNIPS 
Culture—Tender and delicious late in the fall after frost 
which adds sweetness to their flavor. Excellent for table use, 
prepared like turnips or carrots. A favorite way to serve is 
to parboil them, turn gently in brown sugar and butter to 
glaze them and serve with broiled ham. Surplus may be fed 
to stock, especially milk cows. Succeeds best on rich, mel- 
low soil. Sow in early spring and September and cover seed 
¥% inch, pressing soil down firmly. When well 
established, thin to 3 or 4 inches apart in 
rows. % ounce will sow 100 feet; 4 to 5 
pounds per acre. Control seed decay and 
seedling blight, and increase plant vigor and 
productiveness by treating seeds with Sem- 
esan before planting. 
Hollow Crown—Roots grow 18 to 20 inches, 
but first 8 inches is best flavored. Smooth 
white flesh, uniform in shape, very tender. 
Try them this year, we believe you will 
like them. 

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