ZJable Seetd 



1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill; 5 lbs. per acre 



The soil for beets should be non-acid 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 transplant, 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 part, firming the soil 

 about the seeds. This should be done as soon as the 

 ground can be worked and for table use, plantings should 

 be made every three weeks. Thin 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 August 1st. 



MANNS' BEET SEED 



is grown from transplanted roots which 

 have been carefully selected as to both 

 interior and exterior color, tops, shape 

 and uniformity of size. It could be grown 

 much cheaper if we were supplying our 

 trade just ordinary commercial beet 

 seed. Superior seeds can only be grown 

 from specially selected parent stocks. 



New Model 



(56 days) Perfect in shape with 

 strong abundant tops for bunch- 

 ing and roots of a beautiful solid red color, very 

 uniform in size, the entire crop maturing during 

 the same week. This variety fills a definite need 

 among market gardeners and has met with con- 

 tinuing success. Practical growers realizing the 

 superior quality of this strain are ordering in 25, 

 50 and 100-pound lots, using this one variety 

 throughout the entire season. 



25 lbs. and 50 lbs., $1.85 lb.; 100 lbs., $175.00 



Extra Early Flat Egyptian 



(54 days) One of 

 the very earliest, 

 excellent for forcing and extra early crop. Roots are 

 distinctly flat, very dark red, have very small tap root 

 and are of fine quality when young. They measure 2 

 inches in diameter when mature and have small tops. 



Earlv ^Vonder ^^^ days) Popular bunching variety 

 Jf TT wiivA^i jjj some sections where a light- 

 colored beet is desired, and white zones are not 

 objectionable. 



Green Top Bunching Tall 



(58 days) Roots 

 round, smooth, 



glossy, slightly flattened when full grown, of fine texture, 



bright blood-red. Large tall green top. 



Crosby's Egyptian 



(60 days) Smooth, flattened, 

 globe shaped roots with small 

 tap root. Color, deep purplish-red in the dark strain and 

 bright crimson in the lighter strain. Tops large and tall. 



Perfected Detroit 



(70 days) An All American 

 Winner, of genuine quality 

 and real beauty. 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 top for bunching 

 and is also an excellent canners variety. 



Half Long Lentz 



(78 days) Bright red outside, 

 flesh pale pinkish white, sweet, 

 about 2% by about 4 inches top shaped. 



Detroit Dark Bed 



Detroit Dark Red— Long Top (^s days) our 



^ «^ stock IS unsur- 



passed in quality and appearance. The tops are tall and 

 strong 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. 



(Eeet5 — Mang,el (or Stock) 



1 oz. to 100 feet of drill, 6 lbs. per acre in drills or 

 15 to 20 lbs. per acre if sown broadcast. 



Mammoth Lona Red ^^^^ ^'''^^^ Attains enor- 



-g ..>»«,. mous size, producing 

 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. High feeding quality. 



PRICES 



Crosby's Eg3rptian — 'P'kt. Oz. 14 lib. lib. 10 Lbs. 



Dark $ .10 $ .20 $ .50 $1.50 $14.00 



Crosby's Egyptian — 



Light 10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Detroit Dark Bed 



(Long Top) 10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Early Wonder Tall Top .10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Early Wonder 



(Begtaar) 10 .15 .40 1.25 11.50 



Extra Early Flat 



Egyptian 10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Qreen Top Bunching' 



TaU 10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Lentz (Ex. Early 



Light Bed) 10 .20 .50 1.50 14.00 



Mammoth Long- Bed. . .10 .15 .40 1.10 9.00 



New Model 10 .20 .60 2.00 19.50 



Perfected Detroit 10 .15 .40 1.25 11.50 



Superior Seeds 



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



