SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
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MAINE GROWN 
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. 
however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. 
A better crop will be produced, 
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 tokill 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. 
This variety is 
Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph 7*35,.20ety. 38 
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. 
; 4 Planted, nd 
Maine Certified Cobblers fiented, | eo the oe 
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. 
; The biggest Potato and greatest pro- 
Trish Cobbler ducer known 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. 
For a generation the standard Potato of 
Early Rose the whole country for earliness, yield, 
thrift, beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds 
well in any soil. Our stock is strictly pure. 
Green Mountain White skin, flat, oval form, 
smooth, 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. 
r ; A very desirable main crop variety proven 
Gold Coin to be 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. 
; Medium late, of good size and quality, 
White Star white in color; eyes flush with the skin 
and a good keeper. 
Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flat- 
N OFek: 08s 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. 
Norcross 
This very popular local variety has gained 
Dakota Red 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 
Elzey’s Improved The strain used every year by 
2 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 sce Page 36. 
Semesan Bel 
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 
are greatly increased. 
1 lb. treats 16 to 22 bushel. 
soil-borne organisms so that yields 
Ask for Semesan Bel booklet. 
Prices—1 Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. 
