J\adi3ne3 



(28 days) A variety combining 

 earliness and extra size. It does 

 not become pithy even when fully fsvice as large in dia- 

 meter and a week older. Crimson-carmine; turnip-shaped; 

 flesh firm, crisp and tender. 



Long Scarlet ^^f ^^^^\ '^\^^ ^^ the standard 

 ^* t9 •^»»vi**>»» extra early long scarlet market 



variety, short top, long scarlet roots; crisp, fine flavor. 



(40 days) A very desirable 

 summer variety. Skin and flesh 



both white. Of excellent quality and a quick grower. 



Crimson Giant 



White Strasburg 



WINTER VARIETIES 



Long Black Spanish 



Round Black Spanish 



(55 days) Roots tapered 

 cylindrical 7 to 10 in. 

 long and about 2H in. in diameter. Skin black, flesh 

 white, exceptionally good keeper, strong pungent flavor. 



(55 days) Characteris- 

 tics similar to Long 

 Black Spanish, except that it grows top-shaped, 3 to 4 in. 

 in diameter. 



White Chinese or Celestial iH^r-'^^H^ 



Radish with white skin and flesh. Can be sown from 

 July 1 to August 15, and will keep in prime condition, 

 mild in flavor, brittle, and never woody. 



110110 Scarlet 



J\ltubarb 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. 



C*r\Tt\cr\r\ ^JJ\r\\a.T Crimson stems of the finest 

 V^rimSOn Winier ^^^^^ ^^^ quality, very early 

 and continuing bearing over a long period. 

 BRX7BABB BOOTS — See Pa^e 58. 



Sorrel 



BSOAD HEAVED (60 days) 



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, start- 

 ing Into growth early the following spring, will afford 

 a large supply of fine "greens" quite early. 



WMte Icicle 



Salsify. 



OB OYSTEB FIiANT 

 1 oz. for 50 feet of drill 



Slow growing, hardy; requires 150 

 to 180 days; better if frosted. 



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 IVi 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- 

 land ^ "^^ ^^^ improved type, 

 producing roots of nearly 

 double the size and weight of the old 

 varieties; mild and delicately flavored. 



PRICES 



BHTJBABB 





Crimson Pkt. Oz. H tb. tb. | 



Winter . .$ 



.10 $ .50 91.50 $5.00 



SAI^SXFT 





Mammoth 





Sandwich 





Island . . . 



.10 .50 1.50 4.50 



SOBBEI. 





Broad 





Zaeaved . . 



.10 .50 1.50 4.50 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island Salsify 



Superior Seeds 



J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 



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