8 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
FIELD OF MANNS’ EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE 
CABBAGE 
1 oz. for 2,000 plants; 14 lb. per acre. 
CULTURE:—The best results are obtained from a well-drained’ 
deep rich loam. The very early varieties should be sown about 
September 15th and in 4 or 5 weeks transplanted to coldframes, 
from which they are transplanted to open ground from March 15 
to April 15. If this is not done the seed should be sown in hotbeds 
in February; making plantings later of course according to variety 
and time crop is wanted. The earliest sorts should be set out in 
rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. 3 
If it is not especially desired to have very early cabbage the 
seed may be sown in open ground and transplanted after 4 weeks. 
For second early crops sow in April and transplant in May; these 
will mature in July and August. The later varieties should be 
planted in May and transplanted in July to rows 8 ft. apart and 
2 feet apart in the rows; these will mature from September to 
November. 
Cabbages should be hoed every week and the ground thoroughly 
stirred as they advance in growth, drawing a little earth to the 
plants each time until they begin to head, when they should be 
thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. 
Copenhagen 
Market 
FIRST EARLY SORTS 
The earliest and_ surest 
Early Jersey Wakefield heading of first early cab- 
bages. Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra 
early crop. Its exceeding hardiness, not only to resist cold, but 
other unfavorable conditions, insures the greatest likelihood of 
profitable and satisfactory results. Our stock is grown and se- 
lected with the greatest care; there is none better. Plant compact 
and erect or very slightly spreading, with few outer leaves, which 
are smooth, thick, nearly oval and light green. Stem short, Heads 
of medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of excellent 
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
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pointed heads than Jersey and a week or two later in maturity. 
The heads are very solid and the leaves are large, smooth, thick. 
It is exceedingly hardy and has become very popular with growers 
and shippers because of its earliness and size. An excellent suc- 
cession to Jersey Wakefield. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 
Ib., $2.50. 
C h M k t This very fine, large 
open agen arke round headed variety is 
of Danish origin and has proven to be very valuable to the 
American grower. It is nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield, 
being the earliest large round head variety in cultivation. 
The heads average about 10 lbs., and the stems are very 
short. Close planting is possible because of the fact that 
there arc very few outer leaves, the stems are short and the 
heads very compact. Pkt., 10c; oz.,25c; 14 Ib., 75c; 
Ib., $2.50. 
E 1 Wi : t dt Medium cant short stem 
arly innigs a variety. The leaves are dark 
green in color, smooth, having a peculiar and distinct twist 
ae ure Point of the head. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 
-, $2.00. i 
Very early flat heading sort forming 
New Leader small solid,heads very early but de- 
veloping larger heads if allowed to stand. Oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 
=~ 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
° The earliest short stem, 
Eureka First Early round headed variety, com- 
paring favorably with Copenhagen Market but a little 
smaller and earlier. The quality is excellent and it is a 
reliable header and a sure cropper. Popular with market 
gardeners as it matures at the same time as the early pointed 
varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
SECOND EARLY SORTS 
Of vigorous growth, with large and 
New Glory rathcr spreading outer leaves which 
are noticeably curved and frilled. The head is globular 
or very nearly round, very solid and of large size for so 
early a variety. Pkt., 10c; 0a., 25c; 14 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.25. 
