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J. MANNS & CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



►^New Golden Rose (Rose Ribbed Golden Self-Blanching). — It is a sport from the Golden Self-Blanching, having 

 the same rich golden-j-ellow color, in the main, greatly enhanced in beauty bj' the delicate rosy hue of the ribs. On ac- 

 count of this combination of color, it is called by some "Rose Ribbed Golden Self- 

 Blanching." A strong and health}^ grower, and its self-blanching character well 

 fixed. The plant is dwarf and heavy, the stalks smooth, free from ridges, solid and 

 •crisp. Yerv early, on account of its self -blanching habit; a good keeper. Oz., 25c.; 

 X lb., 75c.;'lb., $2.75. 



/ Oolden Heart. — A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf habit. It is solid, and an 

 ■excellent keeper, and of fine, nuttj^ flavor. When blanched, the heart, which is 

 large and full, is of a light yellow, making it exceeding!}' show}', and desirable for 



either market or private use. Package, 5c.; oz 



20c.; 



lb.,50c.; lb., $1.25. 



Evans' New Triumpli. 



This variet}' has a very strong and 

 vigorous plant, with very large 

 but crisp, brittle, tender and fine- 

 flavored stalks. It is late and re- 

 quires the whole season to de- 

 velop, but will keep longer than 

 other sorts. We recommend it as 

 worthy of the first place as a late 

 Celery. Package, 5c.; oz., 20c.; 

 lb., COc; lb., $2.00. 



„'.■ Boston Market. — 



For many years the most 

 popular sort. It is a vigor- 

 ous grower and very 

 branching, and an excellent 

 keeper. Package, 5c. ; oz., 

 20c.; X lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 



Pearl le Grand.— 



This variety is without 



doubt a remarkable novelty in Celery, since the introduction of 

 the Golden Self-Blanching. Its straight, vigorous, golden- 

 yellow stalks, compact growth and close habits, are handsome, 

 Golden Heart. and of beautiful appearance. Oz., 20c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



Winter Queen. — This is the fine Dwarf Winter Celery, being quite similar to the Golden Self-Blanching,but of a rich 

 green coloring like the Giant Pascal. It is more readily blanched than the latter and ready for use or market much 

 earlier in the Fall. The plants make large bunches of extra heavy stalks with a large heart; the stalks are all of even 

 length, and it makes the most handsome appearance of any variety when bunched. The stalks are very fine in flavor, of 

 test table quality, and are of a rich golden-yellow when blanched. Package, 5c.; oz., 20c.; yi lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



Evans' New Triumpb, 



Cress or Pepper QraSS.— IRreSSe. | CELERIAC, Or Turnip=Rooted Celery 



Sprinkle seed freely along shallow drills one foot 

 apart, at intervals, through Spring and Summer, as 

 desired. 



Curled Garden. Oz., 10c. 



CELERIAC.-1f?noll Zellerie. 



Culture. — Sow the seed at the same season and give 

 the same treatment as common celery. Transplant the 

 young plants to moist, rich soil, ia rows two feet apart 

 and si.v inches apart in the row. Give thorough culture. 

 As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable, it is 

 not necessary to earth up or "handle" it. After the 

 roots have attained a diameter of two indies or over 

 they will be fit for use. To keep through Winter, pack 

 in damp earth or sand and put in the cellar, or leave out 

 of doors, covering with earth and straw, like beets or 

 carrots. 



-Large, Sniooili Prag'ue'.— An" improved ' fornf of 

 turnip-rooted celery, producing large and smooth roots, 

 which are almost round, and with very few side roots. 

 Plants vigorous, with large deep green foliage. Package, 

 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



"Water Cress.— "CXHasserUresse. 



Celeriac Large Smootli Prague. 



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"It is easily grown by planting along the margins of 

 ponds and streams, where it increases both by spreading 

 of the roots and by seeding. 



Package, 10c. ; oz., 20c. 



rCORN SALAD.-Hd?ersalat. 



A vegetable used as 

 a salad. It is sown in 

 the opening of Spring 

 in rows one foot apart, 

 and is fit to use in 6 or 

 8 weeks from sowing. 

 If wanted in early 

 Spring, sow in Sep- 

 tember ; cover with 

 straw as soon as cold 

 weather sets in. Can 

 be grown in cold 

 frames, covered with straw mats or shutters, and used any 

 time during the Winter. Large leafed, }i lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



