J. MANNS Sl CO.'S choice SEEDS. 



STOCK BEETS. Continued. 



Red Giant Mangel. — A large, well formed variety, 

 blood-red color; ver}' nutritious and favored wherever used. 

 % lb., lOc; lb., 25c.; 5 lbs. for 1 1.00. 



i^Oolden Tankard. — An extreme!}' desired and com- 

 parativel}' new varietj-, which is fast superseding the old 

 sorts. Flesh bright yellow, and in this respect differs from 

 all other varieties which cut white, "^i lb., 10c. ; lb., 2oc.; 

 5 lbs., $1.00. 



f Lane's Improved Siigai". — 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, 

 verj' sweet. Package, 5c. ; % lb., 10c. ; lb., 25c. 



j>'*Vilniorin's Improved Imperial. — A medium- 

 sized white Sugar Beet, brought by the most careful selec- 

 tion to the highest perfection, both in shape, size and color 

 of the root. X lb., 15c.; lb., 30c. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



JSlumeuKobl. 



1 oz., 1500-2000 plants. 



The culture of Cauliflower is similar to Cabbage. It dellg-hts < 

 in a rich, moist soil, and in dry seasons should be abundantly) 

 watered, especially when heading. Sow seed in hot-bed 

 January or February, and transplant the plants, two or three ( 

 inches apart, in boxes or in the open ground, which in this lati- ( 

 tude is usually done from the 15th of Slarch to the 10th of ( 

 April. Set the plants two feet by fifteen inches apart. If ( 

 properly hardened otf, they are seldom injured bj' planting out < 

 too early. When heading, tie the outside leaves loosely overf 

 the head, to protect it from the sun. 



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Early Snowball. 



Early Snowball.— The best variety on the market. 

 If planted March 1, large heads will be produced early in 

 June, and scarcely a single head will fail to form. Its com- 

 pact habit renders it a verj' profitable variety to force under 

 glass, and it does well for late planting. Our stock cannot 

 be excelled in quality. Package, 25c. ; oz., |3.00. 



Veitcll's Autumn Giant. — The heads are pearl 

 white, large, firm and compact, and being thoroughly pro- 

 tected by the foliage, remain longer fit for use. Package, 

 25c.; oz., 50c.; lb., $5.00. 



Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt.— The favorite Ger- 

 man variety, dwarf habit, compact growth, short outside 

 leaves. Package, 25c.; oz., $1.75. 



^^USSELS 





SPROUTS. 



Sow in May and manage as 

 Winter Cabbage. In the Fall 

 the leaves should he brolsen 

 do■^^^l so that the little Cab- 

 bages will have more room to 



row. 



This is one of the most de- 

 licious of all vegetables, and of 

 easy growth. Produces on the 

 stem small heads resembling 

 miniature cabbages. The 

 sprouts are used as greens and 

 become very tender when 

 touched by the frost. 



Oz., 20c.; X lb-- 60c. 

 BORE COLE, SEE KALE, PAGE 14. 



CABBAGE. 



True American 



Heading Grown. 



1 oz., 2,500 plants; )i lb. to one acre. 



Cabbage requires deep, rich soil, high manuring and good'i 

 culture, in order to obtain fine solid heads. For early use sowli 

 seeds of the early kinds m a hot bed or in a box in the house i 

 the last of January or early in February, and transplant them'k 

 in open ground in April, in rows two feet apart and eighteen'< 

 inches between the plants in the row, or sow a bed of seed out-'< 

 side as soon as the soil can be worked, if 3-ou do not care for real'? 

 early Cabbage. These may be transplanted in about four weeks t? 

 For second early Cabbage sow in April and transplant in May ? 

 For late Cabbage sow in May and transplant in July three fe"" 

 apart and two feet between the plants in the row. 



*^he Charleston, or Largp Wakefi*'ld.— It is 



five to sis days later than Early Jersey Wakefield. The 

 heads are nearly one-half larger and very solid, but not near 

 as pointed. It is very compact in growth, and can be easily 

 planted in rows two feet apart and twenty inches in the 

 rows. One great advantage, both for the inarket and home 

 gardener is that it does not burst open when ripe, like many 

 other early sorts, and consequently can be left standing on 

 the ground a long while without injury, until a favorable 

 opportunity for cutting. Oz., 20c.; "4: lb. ,50c.; lb., $1.50. i 



'^Early Winlng-stadt.— Old standby. Well-known 

 and very popular everywhere. Heads decidedlv conical, 

 leaves bright, glossy green; solid and hard heads. ' Oz., 15c ' 

 % lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25. . 



Early Jersey Wakefield. 



•^ Early Jersey Wakefield.— Selected stock. The 

 favorite early variety for both market gardeners and gener- 

 al use. Pointed heads, solid, and really the best of all the 

 earlv sorts. Oz., 20c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.25. 



Large Early York.— Two weeks later than the pre- 

 ceding, stands the heat well. Oz., 15c.; ]i lb., 50c.; lb., $1.25. 



