J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SALSIFY 
OR OYSTER PLANT 
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 
Requires a well enriched, mellow 
soil, which, previous to sowing the 
seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 
18 inches. Sow early in the spring in 
drills 15 inches apart; cover the seed 
with fine soil 1% inches in depth, and 
when the plants are strong enough 
thin out to 6 inches apart. As the 
leaves resemble grass, be careful they 
are not mistaken for it when weeding. 
Mammoth Sandwich Is- 
A new and improved type, 
land producing roots of nearly 
double the size and weight of the old 
varieties; mild and delicately flavored. 
RHUBARB or Pie Plant 
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 
foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, 
thin out in rows 6 to 10 inches apart. 
Transplant the ensuing fall or spring 
in rich soil. Set out the roots 3 to 4 
feet apart each way; the following 
spring it will be fit to use. 
Victoria Very large, the finest 
cooking variety. 
RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 36. 
SORREL 
LARGE-LEAVED FRENCH 
A hardy plant grown for its leaves, 
which are used as boiling “greens” or 
salad. Seed should be sown thinly in 
drills early in spring. When well 
started thin out to stand 4 to 6 
inches apart in the row. The leaves 
can be gathered for use at any time 
after the plants are well started in 
growth, and the roots will continue 
to produce a further supply. The 
plant is entirely hardy, and, starting into growth early the 
following spring, will afford | a aiaEee supply of fine “greens” 
quite early. ‘ 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Island Salsify 
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Hubbard firm shell 
“Giant Summer Straightneck 4™ 
SQUASH 
1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; large seeded 15 hills. 
2 Ibs. of bush sorts to acre; large seeded 3 to 4 to acre. 
Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, rich 
soil. Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet apart each 
way; thin out to three plants in a hill. Cultivate frequently 
until the vines commence running, after which do not work 
the soil deep. Use Paris Green to destroy bugs, as with 
Cucumbers. Plant Bush Squashes in hills 5 feet apart each 
way; thin out to four plants in a hill. 
Extra Early White Bush Squash 
Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop 
This is an improved strain of the Old White Bush. It sets 
fruit 10 days earlier, of a beautiful clear waxy white. _Very 
productive and shows less ridge or scallop; containing a 
larger amount of solid flesh. 
, Preferred by many market gardeners 
Green Tinted by reason of true decided light green 
color, even when fully matured. 
Buena Vista Summer Crookneck 4% superior 
summer crookneck, heavily warted, of a very deep orange 
color, large size, of excellent quality and highly productive. 
Produces pale 
Cocozza Large Green Italian oreer Fruit 3 
feet long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; very straight if 
vines are trailed so that squashes are suspended. The 
numerous runners are sometimes cut, bunched and sold for 
boiling greens. 
Well-known winter variety, with very hard 
, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, 
and excellent for table use. A splendid keeper. 
Wy 1 Flesh red, of fine flavor 
Winter Crookneck wa cca keeper 
. A fall and winter variety 
Boston Mari ow regarded very highly in the 
markets. Oval form, pointed, thin rind, fine grain; 
salmon-colored flesh, remarkably sweet and delicious. 
Keeps well in winter and will boil dry as a mealy 
potato. 
improvement 
in quality and 
shape over its parent Summer Crookneck; measures 18 to 
20 inches long, of a deep orange color and packs well for 
shipping. 
PRICES 
RHUBARB Y% Lb. 
Victoria : $ .40 
SORREL 
Large-Leaved French 
SQUASH 
Boston Marrow (10 lbs. $6.00).. 
Cocozza Large Green Italian 
Extra Early Jersey White Bush 
Scallop 
Giant Summer Straightneck 
Green Tinted 
Hubbard 
Buena Vista Summer Crookneck 
Winter Crookneck 
