SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. {7] 
Manns’ New Model Beets Grown by Rohe Bros. 
Is a beet of genuine 
TABLE BEETS 
1 ounce to 50 feet of drill; 5 pounds per acre. 
The soil for beets should be light, rich, fine and deeply 
cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure 
is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds and trans- 
plant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor crop 
plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 inch deep in rows 
1 to 2 feet apart, firming the soil about the seeds by walking 
on the row. This should be done as soon as the ground can 
be worked and for table use, plantings should be made every 
three weeks. Thin out the plants to 3 inches apart. For 
main crop sow in the early part of May while for winter use 
they may be planted up to July Ist. 
Detroit Dark Red Careful comparison with other 
prominent strains of this va- 
riety show that our stock is unsurpassed in quality and 
appearance. The tops are small and upright in growth and 
the roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and of 
a wonderful dark red color throughout. Very desirable for 
canning. 
BEETS—MANGEL AND SUGAR 
Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 pounds to the acre in 
drills and 15 to 20 pounds to the acre is sown broadcast. 
Attains enormous size, pro- 
Mammoth Long Red ducing thirty to fifty tons 
per acre. The roots are straight, well formed and much 
thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and 
is therefore easily gathered. The flesh is white tinged with 
rose. Highest feeding qualities. 
, 
Manns New Ruby Gem quality and real beauty. 
As early as Crosbys Egyptian, extremely dark red and not a 
purple or brown root in the lot. The most critical produce 
buyer will be pleased with its intense color, perfect shape 
and freedom from zones. It has plenty of tops for bunching 
and while it is also an excellent canners variety it should 
not be confused with the various “all purpose” sorts devel- 
oped mainly for packing house purposes. 
Crosby’s Egyptian Smooth, globe shaped, deep red 
in color, tender, sweet and 
tichly palatable when served. This should not be confused 
with Flat Egyptian as it is similar only in point of earliness. 
New Model Perfect in shape and of a beautiful 
red color, very uniform in shape and 
size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. 
Forces well under glass. This variety fills a definite 
need among the market gardeners and has met with 
success. Practical growers realizing the superior qual- 
BROCCOLI 
Calabrese Green Sprouting or Heading 
This plant is somewhat similar to cauliflower in its 
nature of growth, but produces a large solid head which 
remains green. When this head is cut, numerous 
sprouts develop, forming small heads which command 
a fancy price among Italian trade. It is rapidly becom- 
ing popular and is being generally used in leading hotels 
because of its delicious, rich asparagus flavor. 
Italian Green Sprouting (Tip, Salad _ Broe- 
coli.) Known in the 
South as Salad Broccoli, grows more “greens” than seven 
top turnip and is fairly hardy in Maryland, making a profit- 
ity of this strain are ordering in 25, 50 and 100-pound 
lots, using this one variety throughout the entire season. 
Being entirely free from white zones, extremely dark, 
smooth, with short tops and excellent quality, it always 
able cover crop. Sow in August broadcasting two to three 
pounds per acre and the first sprouts will be ready for mar- 
ket during February or early March, at which time they 
usually command a very good price. 
commands the highest market price. 
PRICES 
: BEETS Pkt. %4Lb. Lb. 10 Lbs. 
Crimson Globe : $0.10 $0.25 $0.85 $7.50 
Crosby’s Egyptian ............ -10 -20 -65 6.00 
Detroit Dark Red ...... 
Early Wonder (special) 
eltes 10 -20 65 5.50 
Bede 10 20 70 ~©=—- 6.50 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip 10 Paa) AB 1st) 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian..... 10 .25 -65 6.00 
Good For All....... nilorsiees MeeLO 40 1.25 10.00 
Half Long Blood Red ......... 10 “pais st 6.50 
Mammoth Long Red .......... 10 -20 00 3.50 
Mann’s Early Spring ......... 10 730. 2.00, 8:50 
New Model a 10 25 280) 7250 
News Raps (Genr .. . <2 ocr aseens we 10 207 4225 11500 
Nutting’s Gem ....... es 10 35 90 ~=8.00 
Ghion Canner. 75.5.0 05 accent: 10 50 1.50 12.50 
BROCCOLI Pkt. Oz. %Lb. Lb. 
Calabrese Green Sprouting or 
HGAGING: Serr ave cate eae $ .10 $ .320 $1.00 $3.50 
Italian Green Sprouting....... 10 15 40, 1.25 
Broccoli Calabrese Heading 
