SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts.. Baltimore, Md. 



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MAUVE GROWiN 



SEED POTATOES 



LET US QUOTE PRICES ON HIGHEST QUALITY SEED ON BASIS OF LOWEST MARKET VALUE 



Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be produced, 

 however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches turned under in 

 the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. 



In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the 

 stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts 

 cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously 

 or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should be disinfected as a preventative. 



For a very early crop, run off furrows 

 about three feet apart and about four 

 inches deep. Drop the pieces about 15 

 inches apart in the furrows and cover to a 

 depth of about 1% inches, gradually filling 

 in the furrows to level as the vines grow 

 larger. For main crop it is just as well to 

 cover the eyes with four inches of soil at 

 once. If fertilizer is used, apply it either 

 in the row or broadcast before planting and 

 be sure that it is thoroughly mixed with the 

 soil so that the seed is not burned. Fresh 

 stable manure will cause the potatoes to 

 become scabby. 



Just before the sprouts have appeared 

 above the ground run a light harrow over 

 them to kill the weeds and break up the 

 crust. Continue weeding and harrowing 

 until there is danger of breaking off too 

 many sprouts. Cultivate thoroughly and 

 frequently, being careful not to cut any of 

 the roots, continuing until the vines have 

 attained full growth and begin to spread. 



Spraying for insects and blight is very 

 necessary, Pyrox giving very satisfactory 

 results. 



The size and quality of the crop and the 

 ability to resist disease is directly depen- 

 dent upon the seed planted and no amount 

 of cultivation or attention will offset the 

 uncontrollable results of poor seed. Be 

 sure of your crop and plant only the best 

 Maine grown seed potatoes. 



Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph ''^f.^l^i'^l.^l 



in favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes 

 slightly depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very 

 hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies. 



Maine Certified Cobblers Sfp°p1S'un?e°rThe?x- 



tremely rigid requirements of the Maine Dept. of Agricul- 

 ture, assuring finest quality clean seed, free from disease, 

 uniform in size, true to type and from highly productive 

 strains. 



Ifiah Cnhhlor The biggest Potato and greatest pro- 

 lILHtl X^UUUIKI j^ggj. j^no^n among the first early 

 varieties. It will outyield all other early kinds and equal 

 most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a pure, 

 creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines 

 very stocky, with dark foliage. 



Wnrlii Tfn^P F*"* ^ generation the standard Potato of 

 M^ui i.y /I.WOC ^jjg whole country for earimess, yield, 

 thrift, beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds 

 well in any soil. Our stock is strictly pure. 



Clrf>e>n Mmintnin White skin, flat, oval form, 

 U-/ee« iriUUllLULll sj^ootj,, of good appearance; ex- 

 cellent table quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper. 

 Valuable for late crops. Now taking the lead in all markets. 



Norcross 



Dakota Red '^^^^ ^^^^ popular local variety has gained 

 favor due to its very productive and fine 

 cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Balti- 

 more markets than the most fancy table stock from New 

 York and Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote. 



Michigan Russet Rapidly gaining popularity in 



^ Maryland due to excellent quality 



and exceptionally high yield. We offer specially selected seed. 



SEED SWEET POTATOES 

 Elzei/s Improved 7J^^ ?^^^J,^ ^^^^ ^"^^ y?*"" ^^ 



^ Maryland s most successful sweet 



potato growers. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable 

 stock and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet; 

 decidedly the best of all. Prices subject to market fluctua- 

 tions. Let us quote. 



Sweet Potato Plants see Page 36. 



Semesan Bel 



(rOld Coin ^ very desirable main crop variety proven 

 iSTUt-u, Kyui-iv f.^ j^g very hardy, of vigorous growth, most 

 productive, of the very best quality. The tubers are slightly 

 oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes are 

 small, and there is but little waste in paring. The skin is 

 thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint. 



WA//p ^fnr Medium late, of good size and quality, 

 rr fittc tji.u.1 ^jjjj.g jjj color; eyes flush with the skin 

 and a ^ood keeper. 



Norcross ^^^ shape is a little oblong and slightly flat- 



tened, the skin is finely netted or rusty, which 



always indicates good cooking and eating qualities. The 



tubers are large and very uniform, maturing medium early. 



This instantaneous dip 

 treatment for both 

 white and sweet pota- 

 toes is fast replacing 

 all formerly prac- 

 tised methods of seed 

 potato disinfection. 

 Semesan Bel exerts an 

 invigorating effect 

 upon plant growth by 

 removing disease 

 handicaps and repell- 

 ing the attacks of 



f rganisms so that yields are greatly increased. 



Ask for Semesan Bel booklet. 1 lb. treats 16 to 22 bushel. 



Prices— 1 lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. 



