20 THE |. W. SCOTT CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
500 Liberty Ave. - 113 Diamond St. 
ONION 
Green Onions from Seed. Easily grown from seed sown in 
fine, well-prepared soil early in the spring. Sow thinly in rows 12 
to 15 inches apart, covering the seed with about 14 inch of soil. 
Onions are ready in about 50 days. An ounce of seed will sow 
about 100 feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds will sow an acre. 
Dry Onions from Seed. If possible sow seed in hotbeds in 
March, thinning the seedlings enough to prevent crowding. Trans- 
plant to the open ground in April or May, spacing them 3 to 
Ainches apart, depending on variety. If hotbeds are not available 
sow the seed in the garden as early as the soil can be put in shape. 
Thin promptly. An ounce of seed will sow about 300 feet of row; 
2 to 3 pounds will sow an acre. 
Days given are from sowing of seed to dry Onion stage 
Ailsa Craig. 105 days. One of the largest Onions grown. Globu- 
lar in form, with pale straw-colored skin and crisp white flesh 
very mild in flavor. A heavy cropper and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 141b. $1.50, Ib. $5.00. 
Crystal White Wax. 95 days. A mild and sweet Onion of the 
Bermuda type. Excellent for slicing. Bulbs medium sized and 
flat; flesh white, sweet and of delicious flavor. Not suitable for 
long storage. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
Large Red Wethersfield. 110 days. Standard late variety of 
splendid keeping quality. Bulbs large, flat but rather deep; skin 
deep purplish red; strong white flesh with faint pink flush. Ex- 
cellent for sets and for mature bulbs. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
Yb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
Prizetaker. % 105 days. A fine selection of the giant Spanish 
Onion, which will, if planted early, produce bulbs 4 inches or 
more in diameter. It makes handsome, uniform, globe-shaped 
bulbs with thin, pale yellow skin and mild, sweet, white flesh. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4b. $1.50, Ib. $5.00. 
Southport White Globe. % 115 days. The largest and hand- 
somest of the white Onions, also the best keeper. The bulbs are 
uniformly globe-shaped with pure white skin and fine-grained, 
solid flesh of sweet, mild flavor. One of the best varieties for 
green Onions. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4b. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
White Bunching. % A very quick-growing Onion of mild 
flavor. Grown almost exclusively for an early bunching or 
“oreen’”’ Onion. Skin and flesh pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
60 cts., 4b. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
PARSLEY 
Used mostly for seasoning and garnishing. Seed should be 
sown as early in the spring as possible, as it is very slow to ger- 
minate. Sow thinly in rows about 15 inches apart and cover about 
Y% inch. Use the outer branches and it will continue to produce 
all season. 
An ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of row; 8 pounds will sow an acre 
Champion Moss Curled. Leaves attractively crimped and 
curled. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4lb. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Double-Curled. % Unusually rich dark green foliage, tightly 
curled. Ideally suited for home and market-gardens. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Hamburg Parsnip-rooted. % Grown for its roots, which re- 
semble parsnips and are highly flavored; useful in soups and 
stews. Can be stored for winter use. Sow in rows 15 inches 
apart and thin to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., db. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Paramount. An improved strain of curled Parsley with un- 
usually dark green, densely curled foliage. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Plain or Single. % The leaves are deeply cut but not curled. 
Stronger flavor than the curled, and preferred for soups, etc. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
White Portugal, or Silverskin. 100 days. Most widely used 
white Onion for sets, pickling Onions, mature bulbs and for 
green Onions from seed. Bulbs of medium size, flat but fairly 
deep, pure white; flesh fine grained, firm and hard. A splendid 
keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
White Sweet Spanish. 110 days. Similar to Yellow Sweet 
Spanish in type, but having clear white skin and white flesh. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
Yellow Globe Danvers. ®% 110 days. Productive and medium 
early; bulbs large, solid, nearly globe-shaped, with yellowish 
brown skin and pure white flesh, crisp, sweet, and mild in 
flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
Yellow Sweet Spanish. 110 days. A popular large yellow va- 
riety of Spanish origin. Globular in shape with golden yellow 
skin and clear white flesh. Very sweet and of pleasing flavor, 
firm and mild. Good winter keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 
Vib. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
ONION SETS 
By starting with sets, small green Onions can be produced very 
early and large dry Onions can be harvested sometime during 
August. Plant sets as soon as the ground is ready in rows about 
15 inches apart and 1 inch deep. For green Onions, space them 1 
inch apart in the row, and for dry Onions about 3 inches apart. 
Our sets are grown especially for us in the best Onion-set- 
growing section of the country. They are well cured, dried and 
carefully machine cleaned, graded and sized on the most modern 
equipment. 
Yellow. Qt. 25 cts. White. Qt. 30 cts., postpaid. 
Garlic Sets or Bulbs. Qt. 75 cts. 
Prices on larger quantities quoted on request 
BERMUDA ONION PLANTS 
These are field-grown plants, grown out-of-doors in the South 
during the winter, and are perfectly hardy and ready to plant 
early. Mature Onions are flat and of medium size; flesh mild, 
sweet and of delicious flavor, making an excellent slicing Onion. 
Available April 1 to June 1 
1 bunch (75 to 100 plants) 35 cts., 10 bunches $3.00, postpaid. 
PARSNIP 
Parsnips must be sown in the early spring as soon as the ground 
can be prepared. Sow the seed 1% inch deep in rows about 15 
inches apart, and when the plants are well up thin;to 3 to 4 inches 
apart. The roots mature in the fall and, being perfectly hardy, 
may be left in the ground all winter, to be dug as needed. Their 
flavor is improved by freezing. 
An ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill; 5 pounds will sow an acre 
All-American. The white roots are large and broad-shouldered, 
of medium length and fine texture, with small core. Very free 
from side rootlets. An excellent variety. Pkt. 10 cts.,. oz. 
25 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.00. 
Hollow Crown. % Long, smooth roots with white skin and fine- 
grained flesh. Most commonly used of all varieties. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.00. 
The cost of the vegetable seed is such a small part of the 
total investment made in your garden that it pays to plant 
the very best. Make your time and labor count by planting 
Scott seeds. 
* WHEN IN DOUBT, ORDER THE STAR VARIETIES 
