J. MANNS & CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



POLE BEANS —Continued. 



RED SPECKLED, CUT SHORT OR CORN HILL — An old variety, very pop- 

 ular for planting among corn, and will give a good crop without poles. Vines medium,' 

 not twining tightly; pods short, round and tender. Quart, 25c; pack, $1.75; bus., $6.00. 



*-=?SCAELET RUNNER — This favorite climber produces clusters of beautiful scarlet 

 flowers, grown principally for ornament, but can be used as a green shell bean. Pack- 

 ages, 5c. and ioc; quart, 40c. 



-^lotTue %vCbzn. 



i oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to the acre. 



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CROSBY'S 

 EGYPTIAN. 



Packet. 



EDMUND'S BLOOD TURNIP. 



Sow in drills about one foot apart and two inches deep. For an early supply, 

 sow in the Spring as soon as the ground becomes fit to work. For main crop, 

 sow the first week in May, and for Winter use sow in June. To grow Beets to 

 their greatest perfection, a deep worked and thoroughly enriched light sandy 

 loam is required. 



EXTRA EARLY FLAT EGYPTIAN.— This is a flat beet, very early 

 and deep red color, the earliest beet in cultivation, and from its first intro- ^\^«S 

 duction till now has deservedly been a favorite variety. The beet is small, flat and d 

 red, and our stock is the very best from the originator. 5c. a pkge. ; Ya lb., 15c; lb., 35c. 

 ^^.CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN — The name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles 

 the Egyptian only in its extreme earliness, the sort being larger, coarser and nearer' 

 round than flat; in fact, it is more like Eclipse than Egyptian. It is one of the best sorts 

 for early planting out of doors, as it reaches a usable size sooner than any other sort, 

 but it is not as well suited for forcing in hot-beds or for transplanting as the Egyptian 

 Sc;.; Ya lb., 15c; lb.. 40c. 



EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE — This is without doubt the best variety of the early sorts. It is 

 very early, maturing next to the Egyptian. The bulbs are of a dark scarlet color, very smooth, 

 globular shape; quality is excellent and much better than Egyptian. Highly esteemed by market 

 gardeners. Package, 5c; Ya lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



ARLINGTON FAVORITE — A beet of fine form, good flavor, deep blood-red colored flesh, 

 small foliage; for general market garden cultivation hard to excel. Pkt., 5c; Ya lb., 15c; lb., 50c. 

 ^ EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. — Is handsome in shape, early, deep red color, and gives satis- 

 faction to the most practical and experienced growers. % lb., 15c; lb., 35c. 



DETROIT DARK RED — New; upright-growing tops, with few leaves and small neck; firm- 

 fleshed and perfectly shaped roots, with dark red, tender, crisp, sweet flesh, make this an ideal early 

 and general market sort, popular alike with grower and consumer. Oz., ioc. ; Ya lb-, 15c; lb., 50c. 



EDMUND'S BLOOD TURNIP — This is a very good strain of turnip beet; it is medium 

 early; it is flat-round in shape, with flesh of a darker color than the average. Beet customers 

 will find it an excellent variety for general crop, where a dark-colored crop beet is wanted. Pack- 

 age, Sc; Ya lb-. T Sc; lb., 40c. 



BASTIAN'S EARLY TURNIP — Larger than the Egyptian, and 

 follows it and the Eclipse in point of earliness; not so dark in color. 



Package, Sc. ; Ya lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



SILVER, OR SWISS CHARD — A peculiar variety, of which the 

 leaves only are used. The middle of the leaf, cooked and served like 

 Asparagus, makes a splendid dish. Balance of leaf can be used like ' 

 Spinach. Packet, 5c; oz., ioc; Ya lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



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RED GIANT MANGEL BEET. 



BEETrS.~~ MANGEL ANP SUGAR - 



STOCK=FEEDING VARIETIES. 



THE VALUE of these for stock feeding cannot be over-estimated. The 

 results from their use are wonderful, as is already shown in the improved 

 health and condition of animals, the increased yield of milk in cows, and 

 the great saving of hay. They can be raised at a very trifling cost and yield im- 

 mense crops per acre if the soil is rich. 



RED GIANT MANGEL — A large, well-formed variety, blood red color; 

 very nutritious and favored wherever used. Ya lb., ioc; lb., 25c; 5 lbs. for $1.00. 



GOLDEN TANKARD — An extremely desired and comparatively new va- 

 riety, which is fast superseding the old sorts. Flesh bright yellow, and in this 

 respect differs from all other varieties which cut white. Ya lb., ioc; lb., 25c; 

 5 lbs., $1.00. 



LANE'S IMPROVED SUGAR — An American variety, and the best stock- 

 feeding beet for this country. It is not so sweet as the French sugar beets grown 

 especially for sugar making, but the roots are longer and fine grained; very 

 sweet. Package, Sc ; Ya lb., ioc; lb., 25c 



VILMORINS' IMPROVED IMPERIAL—A medium-sized white sugar 

 beet, brought by the most careful selection to the highest perfection, both in 

 shape, size and color of the root. Ya lb-, 15c; lb., 30c. 



LANE'S IMPROVED 

 SUGAR. 



SEEDS MAILED FREE ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 



