26 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
PEPPERS 
1 oz. to 1,500 plants. 
Peppers should be sown either indoors or in hotbeds early in April 
and transplanted to the permanent beds when about 8 inches highin two 
foot drills and two feet apart in the drills. The seed can also be sownin 
open ground when danger from frost is past but the crop will naturally 
be much later. A top dressing of fertilizer or poultry manure well mixed 
with the soil when the plants are about 6 inches high will materially 
aid in the production of a big crop. 
D Plants grow about 214 feet high, and are vigorous; 
Royal King compact and very a rodgeuver commencing to bear 
very early and continuing until killed by frost. The fruit is very large, 
bright and glossy and the extremely thick flesh is sweet and mild. They 
will stand distant shipping and hold up well for market as they do not 
wilt nor becomeripe near so quickly as other large varieties. This strain 
is extensively grown in the South by large shippers and deserves the at- 
tention of every trucker and home gardener, as the qualitv and market 
ing possibilities are unexcelled by any other variety. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00; Ib.. $3.50. 
: The earliest medium large pepper in cultivation; being 
Early Giant earlier than Neapolitian. The plants are very uniform 
in growth, dwarf and compact,seldom over 18 inches in heighth, and very 
productive. Fruits pendant, mild and sweet. similar to Bull Nose in form. 
Pkt., 25c; oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.00; Ib., $10.00. 
Q A variety of Mango Pepper which is of a desirable size and 
Ruby Giant shape for stuffing. Across of Ruby King and Chinese Giant. 
Grows to large size and is very mild. Pkt., 10c; oz. 35c; 141b., $1.00; Ib. $3.75. 
s * Its large, smooth, extremely heavy, very mild, 
California Wonder thick flesh, make this variety truly a wonder. 
Combining the excellent quality of the Pimento and the size of Crimson Giant, 
California Wonder is being grown for all purposes. Plants are sturdy, pro- 
ductive and slightly spreading, bearing five to nine large glossy fruits to a set- 
ting, averaging one-half pound each. Deserves the attention of every pepper 
grower. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.25; 14 Ib. $4.00; Ib. $15.00. 
RoyalKing Pepper © 
H s A medium early, prolific, 
Pimento or Perfection perfectly mild variety with 
extremely thick flesh. On account of its thick flesh it will hold up 
for a long time, and is an excellent sort for canning whole. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 85c. 
Chili Small Red conical pod, about 2 inches long, very 
9 ot. 
Fine for pepper sauce and seasoning. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.75. 
Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet, very hot 
Cherry Red put. 10c; 0z. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. 
s Good variety for mangoes or pickling; very 
Ruby King productive and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
14 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.75. 
This desirable variety is one of the 
Chinese Giant largest sweet peppers ever offered. The 
flesh is quite thick, very mild and remarkably sweet. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 50c; 14 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $6.00. 
This Jarge early and pro- 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose acne sont.) has» ithe 
most pungent flavor of all the large peppers. Thick flesh. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c; Ib. $2.75. 
s A variety of Sweet Pepper which matures 
Neapolitan very early. It grows about 3 inches long, | 
ae remarkably sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. 
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PEPPER - 
PLANTS 
In All The 
Leading 
Varieties 
Fresh 
Daily 
See Pg. 36 
California Wonder 
TOPEPO (Tomato Pepper) A cross between the stone tomato and 
bell pepper. The Topepo is superior to the pepper for stuffing, 
baking, salads, gravies, etc., and is also used as a table decoration. Fruit shaped 
like tomato, large in size, beautiful in colors—red, yeliow, green and orange. Have 
sold in Western cities as high as 25c each. Pkt. 25c; tis oz. 60c; 14 oz. $2.00; 
oz. $6.00. 
The pods are long and slender; bright red color - 
Long Red Cayenne and very pungent. This is an old-time favorite 
and is used extensively for bunching with pot-herbs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 Ib. 
$1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
Ma th G ld Q A large, sweet, fine flavored, bell 
mmo olden ueen shaped pepper with very thick flesh. 
Fruit light green, turning to rich golden yellow when fully ripe. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
35c; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $3.75. 
This splendid pepper of 
World Beater or Sweet Mountain (225) SPSRS, Bopper 
cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King, and combines the size of one and 
the earliness of the other. It is exceedingly mild, very large and the color is at 
first green changing to a beaut'ful shade of scarlet. The flesh is very thick, 
making distant shipment possible. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3. 75. Chinese Giant Pepper 
