Australian Brown
Extra early, a sure cropper, and extra long-keeping. The bulbs somewhat resemble the Danvers in size and form, but are thicker through, thus yielding a larger crop both in bulk and weight, and mature earlier. The skin is generally of a bright reddish brown, while the flesh is always white, crisp, extremely solid, and of sweet mild flavor. Bulbs have been kept in fine condition for a year after they were harvested. Australian Brown is most popular with growers in the Middle West and West, where onion bulbs are sold by weight. Like all strains of onions originating in Australia, it shows a tendency to produce bulbs varying in color of skin, but this rather unfortunate feature does not interfere in any way with its other superb characteristics. Our stock is carefully selected, and we know there is no better seed offered on the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; postpaid.
Extra early, a sure cropper, and extra long-keeping. The bulbs somewhat resemble the Danvers in size and form, but are thicker through, thus yielding a larger crop both in bulk and weight, and mature earlier. The skin is generally of a bright reddish brown, while the flesh is always white, crisp, extremely solid, and of sweet mild flavor. Bulbs have been kept in fine condition for a year after they were harvested. Australian Brown is most popular with growers in the Middle West and West, where onion bulbs are sold by weight. Like all strains of onions originating in Australia, it shows a tendency to produce bulbs varying in color of skin, but this rather unfortunate feature does not interfere in any way with its other superb characteristics. Our stock is carefully selected, and we know there is no better seed offered on the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; postpaid.
Burpee's Gigantic Gibraltar
While the ripened bulbs are similar to those of the Prize-Taker in size and form, the plants continue in growth longer in warm locations, and consequently produce larger bulbs. The leaves or blades are distinct in appearance from those of other varieties, being of a deep green, with a glossy surface, enabling it to withstand dry weather and the attacks of insect enemies. The handsome large bulbs are nearly globular in form. Thin skin of light straw color; flesh white, tender, and mild. Crop very short. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
While the ripened bulbs are similar to those of the Prize-Taker in size and form, the plants continue in growth longer in warm locations, and consequently produce larger bulbs. The leaves or blades are distinct in appearance from those of other varieties, being of a deep green, with a glossy surface, enabling it to withstand dry weather and the attacks of insect enemies. The handsome large bulbs are nearly globular in form. Thin skin of light straw color; flesh white, tender, and mild. Crop very short. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
Burpee's Mammoth Silver King Onion
This splendid large white onion was first introduced by us in 1884, and quickly became a leading popular sort to grow for market in many localities. The large bulbs are of attractive form, flattened but quite thick through. Under good cultivation the average diameter is from five to seven inches, single bulbs often attaining a weight of from two to three pounds each. The thin skin is a clear silvery white, flesh snow-white, sweet and tender. They grow quickly, mature quite early and sell well in autumn and early winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00
This splendid large white onion was first introduced by us in 1884, and quickly became a leading popular sort to grow for market in many localities. The large bulbs are of attractive form, flattened but quite thick through. Under good cultivation the average diameter is from five to seven inches, single bulbs often attaining a weight of from two to three pounds each. The thin skin is a clear silvery white, flesh snow-white, sweet and tender. They grow quickly, mature quite early and sell well in autumn and early winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00
Burpee's “Special Stock” of Southport Red Globe
This “Special Stock” was produced from fine market onions of the very best form and richest coloring. We recommend it as the best that can be produced and sure to yield a most satisfactory crop under favorable conditions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
This “Special Stock” was produced from fine market onions of the very best form and richest coloring. We recommend it as the best that can be produced and sure to yield a most satisfactory crop under favorable conditions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Burpee's “Special Stock” of Southport White Globe
This might be described as our Connecticut-grown Special “Stock Seed.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00; postpaid.
This might be described as our Connecticut-grown Special “Stock Seed.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ¼ lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00; postpaid.
Burpee's “Special Stock” of Southport Yellow Globe
Like our other “Special Stocks” of these popular Southport Globe onions, the Yellow Globe has been closely selected to the slim or slender-necked plant which insures earlier and surer ripening of the bulbs as well as the best keeping qualities. The tops die down uniformly before the onions are ready to be pulled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 85c; lb., $2.75; postpaid.
Like our other “Special Stocks” of these popular Southport Globe onions, the Yellow Globe has been closely selected to the slim or slender-necked plant which insures earlier and surer ripening of the bulbs as well as the best keeping qualities. The tops die down uniformly before the onions are ready to be pulled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 85c; lb., $2.75; postpaid.
Extra Early Red
A well-flattened, but quite deep, early red onion, which yields abundantly, keeps well, and is of mild flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
A well-flattened, but quite deep, early red onion, which yields abundantly, keeps well, and is of mild flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Extra Large Red Wethersfield Onion
This is the most popular standard variety for winter market in many Northern States. It is not an early ripening sort, but continues in growth throughout the season and consequently makes very large onions. Though well flattened, the solid onions are thick through. This onion weighed exactly six ounces. The outer skin is a deep rich purplish red, smooth and glossy; flesh white, lightly tinged with pinkish rose. The large solid onions keep well to hold for late winter markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
This is the most popular standard variety for winter market in many Northern States. It is not an early ripening sort, but continues in growth throughout the season and consequently makes very large onions. Though well flattened, the solid onions are thick through. This onion weighed exactly six ounces. The outer skin is a deep rich purplish red, smooth and glossy; flesh white, lightly tinged with pinkish rose. The large solid onions keep well to hold for late winter markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Giant White Italian Tripoli
EL PASO, or Large Mexican. Bulbs of large size and beautiful form, with pure pearly-white skin. Under good cultivation the bulbs can be raised in a single season from seed, weighing from one to one and a half pounds, but will attain much larger size from sets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 50c; lb., $1.75
EL PASO, or Large Mexican. Bulbs of large size and beautiful form, with pure pearly-white skin. Under good cultivation the bulbs can be raised in a single season from seed, weighing from one to one and a half pounds, but will attain much larger size from sets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 50c; lb., $1.75
Large Red Globe
(True Southport Strain) The handsomest and most richly colored of all red onions. The onions measure two and a half to three inches in diameter, and are remarkably uniform in size. The extra dark rich coloring makes a most attractive appearance when prepared for market. The plants are thin-necked, ripening down to a hard solid ball, insuring the largest percentage of market onions and the best keeping qualities. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 70c; lb., $2.25; postpaid.
(True Southport Strain) The handsomest and most richly colored of all red onions. The onions measure two and a half to three inches in diameter, and are remarkably uniform in size. The extra dark rich coloring makes a most attractive appearance when prepared for market. The plants are thin-necked, ripening down to a hard solid ball, insuring the largest percentage of market onions and the best keeping qualities. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 70c; lb., $2.25; postpaid.
Large Yellow Globe
(True Southport Strain) The true Southport Yellow Globe is particularly valuable for winter markets. Some seedsmen in New England, who have a great reputation for Globe Danvers, use this more perfectly globe-shaped Southport strain, but we do not approve of taking two varieties of seed out of the same bag! Both have their merits and we keep each distinct. The onions are similar in size and form to the Red Globe, but have a pale straw-yellow skin. They produce large crops and are excellent keepers. The flavor is mild, while from their handsome appearance they sell readily in all markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
(True Southport Strain) The true Southport Yellow Globe is particularly valuable for winter markets. Some seedsmen in New England, who have a great reputation for Globe Danvers, use this more perfectly globe-shaped Southport strain, but we do not approve of taking two varieties of seed out of the same bag! Both have their merits and we keep each distinct. The onions are similar in size and form to the Red Globe, but have a pale straw-yellow skin. They produce large crops and are excellent keepers. The flavor is mild, while from their handsome appearance they sell readily in all markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Prize Taker
The American-Grown Prize-Taker Onion is a very handsome onion and should be almost perfectly globular in form with thin skin of bright straw color. It is of immense size, measuring from twelve to eighteen inches in circumference, while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been raised to weigh from three to five pounds each. It ripens up hard and fine and presents a very handsome appearance; the flesh is pure white, fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor; excellent for fall and early winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.25; postpaid.
The American-Grown Prize-Taker Onion is a very handsome onion and should be almost perfectly globular in form with thin skin of bright straw color. It is of immense size, measuring from twelve to eighteen inches in circumference, while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been raised to weigh from three to five pounds each. It ripens up hard and fine and presents a very handsome appearance; the flesh is pure white, fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor; excellent for fall and early winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.25; postpaid.
White Globe
(Southport true Strain) Of all our American varieties of market onions, this generally commands the highest price. Of true globe form, the onions are two to two and a half inches in diameter, with a thin, delicate skin of purest paper whiteness. The flesh is crisp, fine grained, snowy white in color and very mild flavor. The bulbs should be stored in a cool, dark loft or shed to dry as soon as they are ripe enough to harvest. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; postpaid.
(Southport true Strain) Of all our American varieties of market onions, this generally commands the highest price. Of true globe form, the onions are two to two and a half inches in diameter, with a thin, delicate skin of purest paper whiteness. The flesh is crisp, fine grained, snowy white in color and very mild flavor. The bulbs should be stored in a cool, dark loft or shed to dry as soon as they are ripe enough to harvest. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; postpaid.
White Portugal
As now grown, the Philadelphia White Silverskin, so extensively used for sets, is indistinguishable, therefore we retain only the original name, White Portugal. The bulbs grow to good size, ripening early and quite evenly. The flesh is mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear silvery white, of handsome appearance if the bulbs are gathered as soon as ripened and carefully dried under shelter away from the strong sunlight. When seed is sown twenty-five pounds per acre it makes bulbs of suitable size and most desirable for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; postpaid.
As now grown, the Philadelphia White Silverskin, so extensively used for sets, is indistinguishable, therefore we retain only the original name, White Portugal. The bulbs grow to good size, ripening early and quite evenly. The flesh is mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear silvery white, of handsome appearance if the bulbs are gathered as soon as ripened and carefully dried under shelter away from the strong sunlight. When seed is sown twenty-five pounds per acre it makes bulbs of suitable size and most desirable for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; postpaid.
White Queen
Also known in the South as White Pearl. This is the best of all for small pickles and the earliest ripening onion in cultivation. The bulbs, of a pure paper-white, are generally very small, averaging only one and one-half inches in diameter, and are most mild in flavor. Should be grown in every garden for early use and for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Also known in the South as White Pearl. This is the best of all for small pickles and the earliest ripening onion in cultivation. The bulbs, of a pure paper-white, are generally very small, averaging only one and one-half inches in diameter, and are most mild in flavor. Should be grown in every garden for early use and for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Yellow Danvers
A good onion, both for the home garden and for market, combining reliability in ripening with large yield. It ripens more surely in moist locations than do the globe-shaped varieties, as well as earlier. The thin-necked flattened bulbs are quite thick through; light yellow skin; fine grained, mild, white flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
A good onion, both for the home garden and for market, combining reliability in ripening with large yield. It ripens more surely in moist locations than do the globe-shaped varieties, as well as earlier. The thin-necked flattened bulbs are quite thick through; light yellow skin; fine grained, mild, white flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg
Quite similar to the Yellow Danvers, bulbs rather more flattened and of a darker skin. The onions ripen quite early with pure white flesh of mild flavor. It is one of the best to grow for sets, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Quite similar to the Yellow Danvers, bulbs rather more flattened and of a darker skin. The onions ripen quite early with pure white flesh of mild flavor. It is one of the best to grow for sets, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Yellow Globe Danvers Onion
This is the standard variety for winter use in our eastern markets, producing well-ripened bulbs averaging two inches in diameter and nearly globe-shaped. Skin a light golden brown or pale yellow; flesh pure white, crisp, and mild in flavor. The plants have very slender necks and the bulbs ripen uniformly. The name “Globe” in this connection must be taken comparatively, as the True Danvers Onions is never so perfectly globe-shaped as the Southport Yellow Globe. The perfectly globe-shaped Southport Onions, while equally as valuable, are generally slightly later in maturing than the Yellow Globe Danvers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 2 oz., 40c; 1/e4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.
This is the standard variety for winter use in our eastern markets, producing well-ripened bulbs averaging two inches in diameter and nearly globe-shaped. Skin a light golden brown or pale yellow; flesh pure white, crisp, and mild in flavor. The plants have very slender necks and the bulbs ripen uniformly. The name “Globe” in this connection must be taken comparatively, as the True Danvers Onions is never so perfectly globe-shaped as the Southport Yellow Globe. The perfectly globe-shaped Southport Onions, while equally as valuable, are generally slightly later in maturing than the Yellow Globe Danvers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 2 oz., 40c; 1/e4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; postpaid.