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8 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Detroit Dark Red Beets 
° Careful comparison with all prom- 
Detroit Dark Red inent varieties on the market prove 
Detroit Dark Red to be the most uniform in size and shape, the 
most attractive in color, and unsurpassed in quality. The tops 
are small and upright in growth with dark green leaves shaded with 
red. The roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and 
dark blood red in color. Excellent for bunching, making a hand- 
some appearance when Offered for sale. Decidedly, the best variety 
for either the home or market gardener, and on account of its 
uniformly deep rich color is most desirable for canning. May be 
planted for early or main crop. Pkt.,10c; 14 lb., 35c;1b., $1.00. 
Excellent second early sort and a 
LL sone Bees good keeper. Roots half long and 
smooth, distinctly zoned. 
Very desirable for storing or pickling 
as it retains its good quality longer than other varieties. Pkt., 
10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 65c. 
Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip 
A good quality, medium early sort; turnip shaped and of good 
size. Deeply colored flesh, tops medium size. Pkt., 10c; 4 Ib., 
35c; Ib., $1.00 
' TABLE BEETS 
1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 Ibs. per acre. 
The soil for beets should be light, rich fine and deeply 
cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure 
is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds and trans- 
plant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor 
crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 inch deep 
in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, firming the soil about the seeds 
by walking on the row. This should be done as soon as 
the ground can be worked and for table use, plantings 
should be made every three weeks. Thin out the plants 
to 3 inches apart. For main crop sow in the early part 
oe Mey while for winter use they may be planted up to 
uly Ist. 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian 02° ofihs 
excellent for forcing and early crop. Roots are distinctly 
flat, very dark red, have very small tap root and are of 
fine quality when young. They measure 2 inches in diam- 
eter when mature and have ver ll tops. Pkt., ; 
14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. T coaeec aK 
T 66 s 99 A very good 
New Model ‘‘Early Spring Carleen 
for growing under sash or in the open ground. Perfect 
in shape and of a beautiful red color, very uniform in shape 
and size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. 
Short tap root and small tops. The fact that many cus- 
tomers bought their 1925 requirements as soon as 1924 
crops were harvested proves that this variety fills a definite 
need among the market gardeners and has met with 
success. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
7. D This is most popular earl 
Crosby Ss Egyptian variety for the ices a 
home gardener, as the roots are smooth, globe shaped, 
deep red in color, tender, sweet and richly palatable when 
served. This should not be confused with Flat Egyptian 
as it is similar only in point of earliness, and size of tops 
and taproot. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
D An early variety with small to 
Early Eclipse and medium sized, Toma Brie 
red roots; flesh dark red with zones of lighter color. Pkt., 
10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
e Extra early, almost round, with very small 
Electric leaves set close to the crown, deep red, 
smooth skin, with flesh crimson slightly zoned. Quality is good, 
being: tender, sweet and free from fibre. Pkt.,10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 
Ib., 75c. 
D An excellent main crop variety of med- 
Crimson Globe ium size, globe shaped, with a remark- 
ably smooth surface and high in quality, being tender, crisp and 
sweet, never stringy. The flesh is very deep purple, slightly 
zoned in lighter and darker shades. Is without rootlets and the 
foliage is small and attractive. Extensively used by market 
gardeners, Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
Early sort, growing 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Of 
Eureka good quality and color and nearly as early as the 
extra early varieties. Pkt., 10c; 4 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00 
Second early; short t ops 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip jeirly round, flesh pur 
plish red, with little zoning; a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 
35c; Ib., $1.00. 
BEETS—MANGEL AND SUGAR 
The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Field Beet and Cow 
Beet is extremely valuable for stock feed. Very large yields are 
produced on almost any soil, but a deep, rich loam is most suitable. 
Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 lbs. to the acre in drills and 
15 to 20 Ibs. to the acre is sown broadcast. : z 
Plant from middle of May to middle of June in drills about 2144 
Attains enormous size, pro- 
Mammoth Long Red ducing thirty to fifty tons per 
acre. The roots are straight, well formed and much thicker than 
other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore easily 
gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. Highest feeding 
qualities. 14 Ib., 20c; 1b., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
Lane’s Improved Sugar 726, Pt ee7 ea, Rarpose 
It is an American variety and in comparison with the French sorts 
is much longer and finer grained. White flesh, high in quality 
and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. 
° Very large and heavy, oval shaped 
Danish Improved roots, which are very sweet and 
most desirable for stock feeding. 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. 
feet apart and 1 inch to 144 inches deep. When the plants are 
about three inches high begin thinning out and continue at inter- 
vals until they stand 8 inches apart in the rows. By thoroughly 
firming the soil over the seeds after planting and frequently cul- 
tivating, more uniform germination and a more even maturing 
crop will result. 
Golden Giant Intermediate $6277 1 &<4j 
shaped root, growing half above the ground, very heavy and of 
good guality. 14 lb., 20c; Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.25. 
Golden Tankard The best Yellow Mangel in cultiva- 
tion. It contains a larger percentage 
of sugar than the red sorts. Very desirable for feeding purposes 
and easily harvested. 
¥% Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. 
USE A FELINS TYING MACHINE 
FOR BUNCHING BEETS 
