SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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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; oz., 

 20c; »4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



1 ounce to 



ASPARAGUS 



50 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 av 

 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., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 



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, makirfg a delicious dish which is very popular with 

 the French arid Italians. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; & lb., $1.50; 

 lb., $5.00. 



JERUSALEM OR TUBEROUS ROOTED — Grown exclu- 

 sively for their large potato-like roots which are valuable 

 for feeding hogs. Price, J4 pk-» 45c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. 

 Expressage extra. 



TOMATOES 



BREAK O'DAY— Ten days earlier than Marglobe. Very 

 productive; promises to be very profitable Market Gardeners 

 variety. See page 33. Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00; V 4 lb., $7.00; 

 lb., $25.00. 



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; % lb., $1.50; lb., $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; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



MANNS' 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; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 

 lb., $2.50. 



Asparagus, Mary Washington Rust Proof 



