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J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SPINACH 
OUR IMPROVED STRAINS ARE GROWN BY THE ORIGINATORS AND WHEN BETTER 
QUALITY IS PRODUCED WE ARE ALWAYS AMONG THE FIRST TO OFFER IT. 
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. 
Grown by MR. JOHN T. GORSUCH, Bear Creek, 
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Manns’ Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy 
This strain has been developed in response to the urgent de- 
mand on the part of large spinach growers for an improve- 
ment in the quality of the regular commercial Bloomsdale 
grown in Holland. 
The crops produced from it are so far superior in quality 
to the regular commercial stocks of Bloomsdale Savoy, that 
practically all large growers are using it to the exclusion of 
the un-selected stock. There is just a little difference in the 
prices of the seed but the market value of the crop is greatly 
increased. Manns’ Reselected Savoy cuts more bushels per 
acre because of its perfectly savoyed luxuriant growth, and 
commands a higher price per bushel because of its fancy 
quality. 
The plants are large, heavy, uniform and in every way 
especially re-selected to match the ideal Bloomsdale Savoy 
type. 
Virginia Blight Resistant Bloomsdale 
A strain of Bloomsdale Savoy especially developed by the 
Virginia Experimental Station for the purpose of resisting 
the disease commonly called yellows. Used extensively in 
the vicinity of Norfolk and in other sections where blight 
is encountered. 
Being an American sort, it matures very quickly and is 
therefore preferred by some growers for early Fall sowing. 
Our seed is grown from thoroughly reliable, genuine Vir- 
ginia Blight Resistant stock. 
This photo taken by our Mr. Schafer 
shows Mr. A. R. Zwann, Holland’s most 
noted vegetable plant breeder inspecting 
field of young spinach at the scientifically 
managed farm of Mr. A. Morris Todd. Mr. 
Zwann stands to left of Mr. Todd. 
We take special pride in printing this 
picture as it very definitely and clearly 
exemplifies the advantageous position we 
hold, being associated with the most expert 
‘authorities on seed production and the 
most highly respected and successful com- 
mercial growers. 
d. 
One of the most staple vegetables of the 
American table, possessing highly valuable 
and health giving qualities; easily grown, 
requiring but little attention and in sec- 
tions where the soil is rich, very profitable 
crops are produced. 
Select a rich piece of ground, the richer 
the better; and for late spring and early 
summer use, sow the seed during February, 
March and April in drills one foot to 20 
inches apart, one-half to one inch deep. 
When the plants are well started thin out 
to 4 to 6 inches apart, or sow the seed 
thinly and allow all the plants to stand. 
For winter and early spring use, sow 
either in drills or broadeast during August, 
September and October. A top dressing of 
Nitrate of Soda will make a vast improve- 
ment in the earliness, size and quality of 
the crop. 
“T am pleased to tell you that your Re- 
selected and New Early Long Standing va- 
rieties of Savoy Spinach Seed surpass all 
other strains that I have ever grown. Crops 
produced have been found to command the 
very highest market price.” 
W. P. Kofskey, Dundalk, Md. 
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Manns’ Extra Dark Green Savoy 4s i 
important introductions of new strains having real merit, 
we are among the first in America to offer this improved 
type of Bloomsdale Savoy. It is only about two days later 
than Reselected, but the plants are larger, less liable to bolt 
to seed, more heavily crumpled and of more upright growth. 
The very dark green color, however, is its chief advantage 
and in making the selections for this deep color the plant 
breeder has also improved the strain in its savoyed charac- 
teristics and absolute freedom from smooth leaved plants. 
Some of the most successful spinach growers in this sec- 
tion have already reported this new strain a very profitable 
crop. 
PRICES 10 25 100 
Lb. Lbs. 
Early Long Standing Savoy...$ 
Extra Dark Green Savoy 
Hollandia, Giant Smooth 
Leaved 
Lbs. 
$4.75 
4.50 
Lbs. 
$17.50 
16.00 
4.75 
2.25 
4.00 
17.50 
20.00 
14.00 
4.75 17.50 
4.75 17.50 
144 Lb. Lb. 
$ 25 $ .75 
King of Denmark 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy. 
Virginia Blight Resistant..... 
Princess Juliana 
New Zealand 
