SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and HiJlen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 1; 
CARROTS 
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; 41bs. per acre. 
Our stock is grown from choice selected and trans- 
planted roots only, and are of the truest type and richest 
color money can procure. 
CULTURE:—Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but 
the most perfect roots however, are developed in rich, friable 
soil, preferably sandy loam. The flavor and tenderness of 
the table varieties is secured by having a quick growth, which 
usually means good growing weather and proper cultivation. 
Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until 
the latter part of July, in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, finally 
thinning the plants to 3 to 4 inches in the drills. The seed is 
slow to germinate and if sown early or on moist soil, half an 
inch is deep enough. When sown during the hot summer 
months it is well to protect the seed bed with a thin layer of 
chips or straw as excessive heat will kill the vitality of the 
seeds before they germinate. After the seed has sprouted 
remove the covering, selecting the late afternoon for this 
work. Carrots are usually quite free from pests and diseases. 
The usual danger from ground worms and slugs if of course 
always prevalent, but once up they are easier to grow than 
most vegetables. They are ready for table use in about two 
months, 
The most popular forcing variety, pro- 
Early Horn ducing top-shaped reddish-orange roots 
about three inches long. Very early with small tops. Second 
in size, fine grained and of good quality when pulled young. 
Popular for early marketing but small. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 
30c; lb., 90c. 
or Guerande. One of the most popular sorts 
Oxheart for table and stock. When full grown, 514 to 
6 inches long, but should be pulled young for table use. Very 
stout and thick, ending in an abrupt small tap root. If the 
soil is too wet this variety will sometimes split badly, but this 
can be prevented by properly controlling the drainage. Very 
easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow soils where - 
other sorts would not thrive. Quality excellent. Pkt., 10c; 
4 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
Chantenay or Model Carrot ( 7°s Kc" 
early, half-long variety. Its quality, shape and size make it 
one of the best and most profitable sorts for either the home 
garden or for marketing. The roots grow to a length of about 
5 inches, very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering slightly. 
CHANTENA Y 
They are smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable 
SUNRISE 
for use nearly as early as any, and will also prove very satis- 
factory if grown for winter use. Very easily harvested and 
bunched. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15; 14 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
D This new variety has become a favorite 
New Sunrise with our Market garden trade because 
of its fine quality, perfect shape and attractive color. The 
crown stands above the ground causing the shoulders to 
turn green. Sunrise has been found to be specially valuable 
for medium and late use, an excellent keeper and thoroughly 
dependable, It is of most perfect form, pointed-rooted, with 
a broad, high shoulder; about 7 inches in length. It is the 
brightest scarlet and the smoothest grain of all the half-long 
carrots. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
This is an exceptionally fine 
Danvers Half Long Carrot for private and mar- 
ket garden use. It is slightly longer than Chantenay and our 
strain produces uniformly smooth and evenly sized roots of 
handsome appearance. ‘They are orange-red in color and the 
flesh is sweet, crisp and tender, being fine grained and of highest 
quality for table use. The tops are a little larger than those 
of Chantenay and the crown as flat. the roots taper very 
slightly from the crown but form a blunt point at the tap root. 
For main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown 
during June may be depended upon to produce the very best 
crop of roots to store for winter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 
14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
The earliest of its 
Coreless or Scarlet Nantes (y5.. size and shape 
uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small top. Of a 
very fine grain and absolutely free from coarseness and string- 
iness. Excellent for bunching and extensively used for winter 
storage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.25. 
A standard late vari- 
Improved Long Orange ety, beautiful and uni- 
form in shape, deep orange in color. The roots grow to a 
length of 12 inches and are of good quality for table use as 
well as for stock. They require a deep soil and if full size 
roots are wanted they should stand at least 8 inches apart in 
18 inch rows. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 75c 
