ONIONS 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 4 to 6 Ibs. for an 
acre in 18-inch rows. 40 to 50 Ibs. 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. 
PRIZETAKER. (100 days.) The remarkable size of this Onion, averaging 12 or more 
a )3=inches in circumference, has made it one of the most popular varieties 
throughout the country. It is globe-shaped, rich straw color, very uniform in shape and size, 
phenomenally productive; good quality. Pkt., 10¢c; oz., 70c; 1% lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
SWEET SPANISH. (100 days.) Our Utah strain of this large globe-shaped yellow Onion 
is of handsome appearance. It grows as large as the Prizetaker, 
and its sparkling white flesh and sweet mild flavor make it popular. A fine shipper. Pkt., 
10¢; oz., 70c; 14 Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
SILVERSKIN OR 
WHITE PORTUGAL. 
(95 days.) Popular white Onion of 
medium size and mild, pleasant 
flavor. Used for bunching and 
pickles. Good keeper. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 70c; V4 Ib., $1.60, postpaid. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. 
(110 days.) Has long been a stand- 
ard variety, its uniformity of shape, 
bright color and fine quality making 
it popular everywhere; it ranks very 
high in productiveness, but is less 
handsome than Southport Yellow 
Globe. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 65¢; V% Ib., 
$1.40, postpaid. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE 
(110 days.) The most popular white 
Onion with good keeping qualities. 
A splendid globe-shaped variety with 
silvery white skin. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 
70c; 4 |Ib., $1.60, postpaid. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. 
(110 days.) Onions of globular form 
are rapidly supplanting the flat vari- 
eties, and this is a splendid sort. The bulb has a 
rich, purplish red color, is almost round as a ball, and 
keeps very well. We recommend it to those who 
prefer red Onions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70¢; 1% Ib., $1.60, 
postpaid. 
Silver Skin or White Portugal Onion 
2 Ibs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. 
San Joaquin Onion 
SAN JOAQUIN. (9 days.) A 
large, early 
onion, very popular for fall seeding. 
The bulbs are semi-globe shaped, 
with light yellow skin, and crisp 
white mild flesh. The seed may be 
sown in September, and the roots 
harvested in May. Highly desirable 
for early market. Pkt., 15¢; oz., 
$1.10; 14 Ib., $2.40, 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., 60c; 1% Ib., $1.30, 
postpaid. 
ONION SETS 
We quote all Onion Sets on the basis 
of 32 pounds to the bushel. A pound 
equals about a quart. Two pounds 
will set a row 100 feet long, 5 
inches apart; 4 to 6 bushels per 
acre in 12-inch rows. Write for 
special prices in large quantities. 
EBENEZER. In general useful- 
ness this is probably 
the very best yellow Onion for spring 
setting, as it ripens quite early in 
the summer, is of large size, and 
may be stored for a long time with- 
out injury. Lb., 40¢; 2 Ibs., 75e; 
5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. 
WHITE GLOBE A well known variety and good for the family garden 
——= and local markets, for green bunching onions. Lb, 40c; 
RED GLOBE. Although less desirable than the Ebenezer, this old variety 
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. ‘'!5 days.) A 
standard late 
variety of splendid keeping quality. The bulbs are 
globular, with deep orange yellow skin, and fine 
grained white flesh. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 65¢; 1% Ib., $1.40, 
5 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. 
is still used to some extent on account of its extraordinary 
keeping qualities. The flavor is extremely strong. Lb., 50¢; 2 Ibs., 80c; 
WHITE BERMUDA. (80 days.) An early maturing flat Onion of a beau- 
postpaid. eee Eltiful waxy white color and appearance, for fall 
planting. Lb., 50¢; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. In stock only from 
September to November. 
White Globe Onion Sets 
, Quite similar to White Bermuda, with white flesh, 
YELLOW BERMUDA but light yellow skin. Lb., 45¢; 2 Ibs., 75¢; 4 Ibs., 
$1.35, postpaid. In stock only from September to November. 
The words “Thoroughbred Seeds” and “Thorobred Seeds” being a 
registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 51052), and the 
words “Thoroughbred” and “Thorobred” being also a registered trade- 
mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 92011), all persons are warned against 
their use in connection with the advertising or sale of seeds. We 
solicit the help of our friends in the detection and punishment of 
infringements of our copyright. 
Write for special market gardener’s prices [23] 
in larger quantities. 
Norfolk 10, Virginia 
