SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimere, Md. [3] 
SPINACH 
We offer improved strains, grown in Holland by the orig- 
inators of these strains; extensively imitated by other Hol- 
land growers, but universally recognized as the most supe- 
rior types ever produced. See pages 30 and 31. 
SQUASH 
Green Tinted 
Preferred by market gardeners by reason of true decided 
light green color, even when fully matured. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
1 ounce to 60 feet of drill; 1 pound per acre; 
3,000 plants per acre. 
Sow in spring in drills about eighteen inches apart and 
two inches deep in light, rich soil, planting fifteen to twenty 
seeds to each foot of row. Thin to about one inch apart and 
give frequent and thorough cultivation during the summer. 
Set the plants about four inches deep and one to two feet 
apart in rows four to six feet apart. After the plants are 
well started, give frequent and thorough cultivation. Early 
the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of manure and 
about one quart of salt and double the quantity of fresh 
wood ashes to each square rod and cultivate well as long as 
the size of plants will permit, or until they begin to die 
down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or 
three times. After the final cutting, give a good dressing 
of manure, ashes and salt. 
MARY WASHINGTON—Superior to Martha Washington 
and Washington Pedigree, in quality and equally resistant 
to disease. It is larger and earlier and produces remark- 
ably tender dark green stalks with very compact purplish 
green tips. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
From one to two years may be saved by planting Asparagus 
roots instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots, all leading 
varieties. $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. MARY WASHING- 
TON, $1.75 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. 
ARTICHOKE 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE—About 500 plants from 1 ounce. 
The scale-like leaves of the flower heads are used as a salad 
or boiled, making a delicious dish which is very popular with 
the quence and Italians. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; 
-» $5.00. 
JERUSALEM OR TUBEROUS ROOTED — Grown exclu- 
sively for their large potato-like roots which are valuable 
for feeding hogs. Price, 4% pk., 45c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. 
Expressage extra. 
TOMATOES 
IMPROVED ADVANCE—An extra early, large tomato of 
high quality, round or slightly flattened shape, and excep- 
tionally smooth for such an early variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00. 
MANNS’ SPECIAL STRAIN BONNY BEST—Our special 
strain of Bonny Best has become a favorite among large 
growers for the early market. It is truly so superior to 
the ordinary stocks that it might rightfully be considered a 
new variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
MARGLOBE—This new introduction by the United States 
Department of Agriculture is without doubt the most won- 
derful development ever offered tomato growers. Oz., 50c; 
% Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00. 
MANNY’ IMPROVED STONE—A favorite with canners and 
market gardeners, because of its heavy yields, excellent 
quality, and beautiful appearance. Very much superior to 
regular strains of New Stone. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 75c; 
Ib., $2.50. 
Asparagus, Mary Washington Rust Proof 
