S. N. & S. COS. PEERLESS ONION SEED 
(One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 
4 to 5 pounds in drills per acre) 
HOW TO GROW ONIONS FROM SEED 
Sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in rows 1 to 1% feet apart. 
Cover the 
seed lightly. The soil best suited to grow onions is one that is reasonably fertile, well drained, and well 
prepared. 
re If fully matured onions are wanted, thin the seedlings when 8 to 4 inches tall, to stand suf- 
ficiently far apart to develop without touching one another. 
The largest onions are produced by sowing 
the seed in hotbed early in January or February and transplanting seedlings to the open ground 6 inches 
apart. 
onions are harvested. Store in a dry, 
BEST RED VARIETIES 
RED WETHERSFIELD — An Onion that matures 
early and succeeds well everywhere The Onions 
are large, flattened, with deep rich purplish skin. 
Flesh, white, lightly tinged with pinkish rose 
near the skin. Flavor is strong. Good keeper. 
105 days. 
Pkt 10c. % o% 35e. O% 50¢c. \% Ib $1.70. Lb $5.00. 
MOUNTAIN RED GLOBE —Is globe-shaped, solid 
flesh, early maturing and productive. The finest 
Red Onion grown. 100 days. 
Pkt 10c. Ye oz 35e. Oz 50c. % Ib $1.70. Lb $5.00. 
Onion — Mountain Red Globe 
BEST WHITE VARIETIES 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE — A beautiful, almost 
round Onion, growing to an enormous size. The 
flesh, tender and of delicious flavor. One of the 
mildest. 112 days. 
Pkt 10¢c. % oz 30c. Oz 55¢. \% Ib $1.70. Lb $5.00. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVER SKIN —The most 
popular all-purpose variety. Medium sized, thick, 
flat, clear white, hard, fine grained, and of pleas- 
ing flavor. 105 days. 
Pkt 10¢c. % oz 30c. Ov 55c. \% Ib $1.70. Lb $5.00. 
WHITE PICKLING — For early bunching, pickling 
ete., small, hard, round; keeps well, does not turn 
green when exposed to sun. 105 days. 
Pkt 10c. % oz 30c. Oz 55c. % Ib $1.70. Lb $5.00. 
WHITE SWEET SPANISH — A true Sweet Spanish, 
skin is pure white instead of yellow. Flesh is 
white, of mild flavor, solid and crisp. Its large 
size, attractive appearance makes it a favorite 
with home gardeners. 110 days. 
Pkt lic. % oz 35e. Oz 65c. \% Ib $2.00. Lb $6.00. 
LONG WHITE BUNCHING — This variety does not 
form bulbs and is grown for its long, slender, 
silver white stalks which are used for green 
bunching onions. Sow seed thickly in rows and 
earth up gradually to blanch the stalks as far 
up as possible. 120 days. 
Y% Ib $2.00. 
Pkt 15¢. % oz 35c. Oz G65e. 
Garlic Sets 
(10 to 15 Ibs. of Bulbs or Cloves to Acre) 
Garlic— 4 Ib 30e. % Ib 55c. Lb 95c. Postpaid. 
ONIONS FOR HEALTH 
Onions give you energy and are rich in Vitamins 
A and B, which aids digestion and assist your or- 
gans, glands and nerves to health. Onions increase 
bile secretions, aid children to grow and protect 
them from stomach ills. 
CARCO-X — VEGETABLE SPRAY 
Control Maggots, Root Worms, ete. See Page 67. 
Lb $6.00. 
When the bulbs have reached maturity, bend down the tops to hasten 
free-from-frost place over winter. 
ripening before the 
BEST YELLOW VARIETIES 
EARLY YELLOW GLOBE—The earliest 
Globe shaped Onion, clear white flesh of 
flavor. 100 days. 
Pkt 10c. % oz 30e. 
Yellow 
mild 
Ou 55e. % Ib $1.50. Lb $4.35. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — This almost round- 
shaped Onion is extensively sown on account of 
its keeping qualities. A dark Straw color, flesh 
White. Large size. 110 days. 
Pkt 10c. % oz 30c. Oz 50c. % Ib $1.50. Lb $5.00. 
MOUNTAIN DANVERS (Yellow) —A very early 
maturing strain. Globe-shaped, deep Yellow col- 
er. They ripen two weeks earlier than Yellow 
Globe Danver. Remarkable keeping qualities. 
100 days. 
Pkt 15¢e. % oz 30c. Oz 55e. \% Ib $1.55. Lb $5.00. 
PRIZETAKER or MAMMOTH YELLOW SPANISH 
— Plant seed early, then transplant sets in the 
garden. They will produce extra large Onions, 
globe-shaped, skin light yellow. flesh pure white, 
crisp, juicy and mild flavor. 110 days. 
Pkt 10c. % oz 35ce. Oz 65c. % Ib $2.00. Lb $6.00. 
YELLOW SWEET SPANISH — Grows very large 
and is globe shaped. Light yellow skin. The flesh 
is pure white, firm and crisp. A great favorite. 
Pkt 15e. \% oz 35e. O« G5e. WY Ib $2.00. Lh $6.00. 
YELLOW BERMUDA — The most widely grown of 
all Bermuda Onions, with Straw-Yellow skin and 
pure White flesh. 95 days. 
PKt 10c. % oz 30¢. O« 50c. 
% tb $1.50. 
Lb $5.00. 
Onion — Early Yellow Globe 
ONION SETS 
(One pound to 100 feet of row—300 pounds to acre) 
If the sets are set out early in the Spring, nice 
green Onions can be pulled in a few weeks. A little 
later the bulbs grow large and are then ready to 
use. Plant about 3 inches apart and cover an inch 
deep. A pound equals about one quart. 
Yellow — Lb 50c. 2 Ibs 95ec. 5 Ibs $2.25. 
Above Prices Include ist, 2nd and 3rd Zones Only. 
Other Zones, add 10c per pound. 
By Express or Freight, f.o.b., Helena: 
Postpaid. 
Yellow Bottom at 40c per pound, 
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