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J. MANNS &, CO.'S CHOICE SEEDS. 



KALE OR BORE COLE. 



Blattcrhobl. 



For broadcast, 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 

 For transplanting, 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill. 



Curled Mosbacli.— The stalks attain a height of 

 two feet and will produce continually throughout the 

 season, the lower leaves being gathered for use before they 

 become old. The broad leaves are light green with a 

 smooth centre. The edges of leaves are beautifully 

 crimped and curled, the entire plant being most distinct in 

 character. Oz., loc; X lb., 30c.; lb., $LO0. 



Improved Kohl=I^abi. 



IRobUIRaben. 



1 oz. will produce 1500 plants. 



This forms a btilb above the ground 

 and its flavor mingles in the peculiar- 

 ities of the Cabbage. Sow in April 

 in rows eighteen inches apart, thin- 

 ning out to eight inches between the 

 plants. 



/JBarly White Vienna.— Ex- 

 cellent for forcings and of fine quality. 

 The bulbs grow to the size of an apple 

 when ready for use, and are of a pale 

 whitish green; the 3' are of delicate 



cabbage like flavor. Package, 5c.; oz., loc; % lb., 40c.; 



lb., §1.25. 



♦tiong- Standing, or New American Kale. — 



This beautiful, deeply green, curled variet}- combines two 

 important features — hardj' as the Siberian, and extra 

 curled, like the well-known curled Scotch. Superior to all 

 other sorts and will stand longer without shooting to seed 

 than any other. )^ lb., 10c. ; lb., 35c. 



iOurled German. — Curly, dwarf, hardy and rapid 

 grower. J+lb.jlOc; lb., 25c. 



-Dwarf Oreen Scotch. — Is very dwarf and spread- 

 The leaves are beautifullj' curled and of a bright 

 green. '4 lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



_ Siberian. — Sometimes called "Sprouts" and "Ger- 

 man Greens." In this variety the very large, green leaves 

 are comparativelj' plain in the centre, but coarsel}' cut 

 and frilled on the edge. The plant is low, but spreading 

 and very hardy. Package, 5c ; 34! lb., lOc; lb., 25c. 



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LEEK.-Xaucb. 



1 oz. to 50 }-ards of drills 

 Sow early in the Spring, in drills 

 I inch deep and 12 inches apart; 

 when about 6 inches high, trans- 

 plant into deep, rich soil, 5 inches 

 apart ; use a dibble and plant 

 deeply, close to their leaves, so that 

 the neck may become blanched. 



Large Liondon Flag'. — A 



favorite market variety, of enor- 

 mous size; leaves large and broad; 

 flavor verj' mild and pleasant. 

 . Package, 5c.; oz., 20c.: '4 lb., 40c.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



^Monstrous Carentan, or 

 Scotch Champion.— Of extra 

 large size; the leaves are fan-shape, 

 of a dark-green color ; the edible 

 stem is six to eight inches long and 

 three inches in diameter. Package, 5c.; X lb., 40c ; lb., .fl.25. 



LETTUCE.-Xatticb 



1 oz. to 2500 plants; 3 lbs. to the acre. 



Tor early Spring', sow in a seed-bed in 

 September or October, and protect through 

 the Winterwith cold frames. Seed sown 

 in hot-beds in March will, if kept from 

 cold, make good plants in April. Trans- 

 plant in good rich soil in rows eighteen 

 inches apart, and eight to ten inches in 

 the rows. For a later supply plant every 

 two weeks f I'om the middle of April until 

 July, choosing varieties according to their 

 heat resistance. 



/>f.arge White Loaf.— Solid large 

 heads for frames and outdoors; very popu- 

 lar. Package, 5c.; oz., 15c.; X lb., 35c.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



•^ Manns' Defiance Summer.— This 

 variety, introduced by us several j'ears ago 

 has made a very eventful impression upon 

 the grower, as well as the consumer. In 

 appearance it outclasses all others. It forms 

 handsome solid heads of enormous size 

 almost as large as cabbage heads, which 

 remain in good salable condition long Z^ 

 after all others have gone to seed. The 

 flavor is excellent; the leaves are of a beau- 

 tiful light green. Very profitable for mar- 

 ket gardeners. Oz., 20c.; X lb-. SOc; lb., 

 $1.76. 



Manns' Defiance Summer Lettuce. 



