Varieties ol Special Merit 



OUR general stocks are unexcelled in quality and better seeds cannot be purchased at any price. The following 

 recently improved strains, however, are worthy of special consideration and should be grown by every pro- 

 gressive market gardener. 



FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES 



The New Flower creations of outstanding value are listed 

 in the alphabetical arrangement of annuals and perennials — 

 pages 43 to 56. We call your special attention to the fol- 

 lowing: 



Asters, Wilt-Resistant, page 43. 

 Marigold, Crown of Gold, page 46. 

 Marigold, Sunset Giants, page 46. 

 Calendula, Orange Shaggy, page 44. 

 Calliopsis, Golden Crown, page 45. 

 Cornflower, Jubilee Gem, page 44. 

 Cosmos, Sensation, page 45. 

 Cosmos, Orange Flare, page 45. 

 Zinnia, Double Mexican Haageana, page 50. 

 Zinnia, Fantasy, page 50. 

 Snapdragons, Rustproof, page 43. 

 Larkspur, Giant Imperial, page 46. 

 Lupin, Russel Hybrids, page 55. 

 Campanula, Annual, page 44. 

 Nasturtiums, Double Hybrids, page 47. 

 Petunia, Flaming Velvet, page 47. 

 Petunia, Martha Washington, page 47. 

 Petunia, Salmon Supreme, page 47. 



BEETS 



MANNS' EARLY SPRING— True globe shaped, dark red 

 smooth roots, with no light zones, ample tops for bunching. 

 Ready for market just a few days later than Extra Early 

 Flat Egyptian, yet possesses the advantages of being shaped 

 like Detroit Dark Red. i^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $8.50. 



MANNS' NEW MODEL— Has become a favorite with market 

 gardeners supplying the most critical trade. A thoroughly 

 established strain, dependable year after year for its uniform 

 maturity, deep red color, freedom from light zones, and good 

 bunching tops. New Model is no longer "new." It has been 

 grown for nearly ten years in the vicinity of Baltimore, and 

 each year our sales of ic ha^ve increased over the previous 

 year. We do not know any beet that will beat New Model 

 as a main crop variety for this section. \i lb., 25c; lb., 85c; 

 10 lbs., $7.50. 



BORECOLE 



SUPERIOR EXTRA CURLED GREEN SCOTCH — More 



curled than any other Borecole and yielding many more 

 bushels per acre due to its extremely vigorous growth. 

 Nearly as hardy as Hardy Winter and now very popular with 

 many of our customers. Pkt. 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., 

 $1.00. 



CURLED PERFECTION— An improved dwarf type, specially 

 rogued and developed from a privately held American stock. 

 Well curled and of a wonderful dark green color; winters 

 well and commands top prices. Oz., 15c; ?4 lb., 25c; lb. 85c. 



BROCCOLI 



(See page 10) 

 CALABRESE HEADING BROCCOLI— Can be grown in the 

 east as perfectly as any shipped into this section. There is 

 also greater public demand for this delicious vegetable making 

 it more than ever a profitable local crop. Sow Manns' Cala- 

 brese, grow it carefully and you will have a crop of No. 1 

 grade produce which sells at a good profit. Oz., 25c; M lb., 

 75c; lb., $2.25. 



Borecole — Superior Extra Curled 





Borecole — Curled Perfection 



Broccoli — Calabrese Heading 



