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Ebenezer 
Yellow Globe 
Danvers 
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For flavoring salads, raw or cooked vegetables, soups, 4 
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 f 
flesh of all is white. For green onions or large onions, youhave 
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. ; 
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682 Sweet SpanishO — 
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110 days. Very large, globe-shaped, 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, tasty flesh. — 
Under proper growing conditions, will measure 
4 to 6 in. across. Although onions of this type will 
not keep as long in storage as Yellow Globe Dan- 
vers, 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, and sections where 
summers are short, seed is usually started early. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1402. 50¢; oz. 95¢; 1%, lb. $2.75 
684 White Sweet Spanish | 
110 days. UTAH STRAIN. Identical with the original Sweet 
Spanish in every way except color of skin which is pure glis- 
tening white instead of yellow. Flesh is pearl-white, of mild 
flavor, solid and crisp. Its large size, small neck, and attrac- 
tive, deep globular appearance make it a ready seller on 
market stands; a favorite white onion with home gardeners. 
Pkt. 15¢; %0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.75 — 
672 Ebenezer © —Wonderful keeper 
105 days. Bulbs are a flattened globe, 234 to 3 in. or more 
across when well grown, yellowish brown skin with firm yel- 
lowish white flesh of exceptionally mild flavor. One of the best 
winter keepers, remaining in good condition until spring. 
Grown extensively for sets because of good keeping quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; %o0z.35¢; oz. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.95 
675 Excel Bermuda—Zarly, mild 
90 days. Earlier than Yellow Bermuda, slower to bolt, free of 
splits, doubles, bottlenecks and pink off-color bulbs. Highly 
recommended for Texas and other southern states where Ber- 
muda onions are grown successfully. All-America Winner. - 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z.50¢; oz.95¢; 1% lb. $2.75 
671 Yellow Globe Danvers © — Popular ? 
105 days. One of the most widely planted yellow globe onions for home gardens, ; 
market crops and the production of onion sets. Onions are medium-size, globu- Se 
lar, light golden brown, remarkably smooth, firm and uniform. Flesh is yellowish 
white and of strong flavor. Dependable, productive and a good winter keeper. 
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Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 40¢; oz. 75¢; % ib. $2.25 
676 Early Yellow Globe — Good winter keeper 
100 days. Beautiful, reliable, globe-shaped, deep yellow skinned onion with ~ 
clear white flesh of mild flavor. Early, uniform, solid, and large; an enormous 
cropper and a good winter keeper. Highly recommended for home and market. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; % lb. $2.25 
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697 White Portugal —4/s0 known as Siluer Skin 
100 days. Large, flat, white onion with firm, fine grained flesh of mild and 
pleasing flavor. Grown more extensively for sets than any other white onion. —__ 
Also used for bunching or “‘green’’ onions, as well as for pickling when small; 


desirable for fall storage. Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 50¢; oz. 95¢; Y4lb. $2.75 
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