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



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PARSLEY. -Petersilie 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



0)w in rows 1 foot apart and 1 inch apart. The seed is slow 

 „ minate and should be given the most favorable conditions. 

 J A deep, rich, loamy soil is required. For Winter use a few } 

 < plants placed in a box in the cellar will give a supply. J 



, Extra Dark 

 Moss Curled. 



— T he large 

 leaves are very 

 heavily crimped 

 and curled, be- 

 ing quite moss- 

 1 like in appear- 

 ance and of a 

 peculiarly rich, 

 extra dark green 

 coloring. Very productive, and most attractive as a garnish 

 both on account of this deep-green coloring and fine mossy 

 appearance, Pkt., 5c.; >4 lb., 15c.; lb., 50c. 



Fine Oouble Curled. — Plants of dwarf, compact 

 gnowth, and the young leaves have the edges heavily crimp- 

 ed, being of quite moss-like appearance. Pkt., 5c.; l{ lb., 

 15c.; lb., 50c. 



fc- Extra Curled Dwarf, or Emerald. — The plants 

 are of dwarf, compact growth, while the leaves are of a 

 handsome bright green coloring, ver)' finely crimped and 

 curled, of a most ornamental appearance. One of the finest 

 for garnishing or flavoring. Pkt., 5c.; }( lb., 15c.; lb., 50c. 



PARSNIP. 



Pastinake. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 





Sow as early in the Spring as th 

 weather will permit in drills flfteen 



the I 



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inches apart and half an inch deep 

 in rich, well-manured ground, well 

 dug. Cultivate similar to Carrots, 

 and thin out to six inches apart in 

 the rows to creep. To lieep well in 



Lthe ground over Winter, draw a little 

 earth over the tops. 



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^ Hollow Crown, or Large 



Sug-ar.— The best variety in cultiva- 

 tion for general use; roots white, 

 smooth, of intermediate length, 

 sugary, of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 

 ir lb., ISc; lb., 40c. 



s/Tniproved Guernsey.— An improved strain, which 

 has given general satisfaction. The roots do not grow so 

 long as those of the Hollow Crown, but are of greater 

 diameter and more easily gathered Of excellent quality. 

 Pkt., oc; ilb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



PEPPERS.-WK 



1 oz. to 1500 plants. 



Oiould be sown in hot beds [ 

 ly in April and transplanted . 

 ( in open ground as soon as the ) 

 < weather permits. The niants > 



weather permits. The plants 



' " ' ; set in warm, mellow 



rills 2 feet apart and 



( should be set in warm, mellow ) 



< soil, in drills 2 feet apart and } 



< about 

 V be s 



feet in the row,' or may ) 



sown in the open ground soon ) 



( iis the weather permits and all > 



< danger of frost is over. ) 



three-fourths of an inch 

 thick. When ripe they 

 are of a beautiful, 

 bright, ruby red color. 

 The plant is of a sturdy, 

 bushy habit, and each 

 plant produces from six 

 to twelve handsome 

 fruits. They should not 

 be grown near the hot 

 varieties, or they will 

 partake of their fiery 

 nature. Package, 10c. ; 

 oz., 25c.; % lb., 50c.; lb., 

 $1.50. 



Chili, Small.— 



Red conical pod about 

 two inches long ; very 

 hot ; fine for pepper 

 sauce and seasoning. Oz., 

 20c.; ^ lb., 50c.; lb., 

 fl.50. 



/ Cherry Ked. — Fruit small' 

 round color, rich scarlet ; verj^ hot. 

 Pkg., 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 30c.; '/+' lb., 

 50c.; lb., $1.50. 



» Liong- Red Cayenne. 



Pods small, cone-.shaped, 

 exceedingly acrid ; used for 

 pickles and for making pep- 

 per sauce. Oz., 30c.; ^^' lb., 



50c. _.^^g^ 



i- Mammoth KTrTby 

 King. — Of immense .size 

 and the mildest of all varie- 

 ties. Ordinarily they grow 

 four to six inches long by 



*" Chinese Giant. — Plants are of strong, 

 vigorous growth, eighteen inches to two feet 

 in height and thickly set with immense scarlet 

 fruits. These are five to six inches in length 

 and of equal diameter. In the shorter fruits 

 the breadth is frequently greater than the 

 length. The flesh is quite thick, crisp and of 

 mild, sweet flavor. Can be eaten raw as you 

 would a tomato. The enormous fruits yield 

 but little seed. Per pkg., 10c. ; oz., 75c. 



yBull Nose, or Bell. — An early variety, 

 of mild flavor ; a favorite for pickling and use 

 in the natural state. Pkg., 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 

 20c.; '4 lb., 50c. 



^f Sw^eet Mountain. — Similar to Bull 

 Nose, but larger and milder in flavor, used to 

 make stuffed "Mango" pickles. Pkg., 5c., 

 and IGc: oz., 20c.; '/ lb., 50c. 



