16 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Early Snowball Cauliflower 
CHINESE CABBAGE - 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage belongs to the cabbage family but 
more closely resembles lettuce. It is a delicious vegetable served 
either as a salad like lettuce or a cold-slaw. When boiled it is 
even more palatable than cabbage and resembles Brussels Sprouts 
in flavor. For best results plant the seed late in July or very 
early in August as spring plantings in this section are liable to 
bolt to seed. Plant the seed in the permanent ‘bed’ and thin out 
to stand 12 to 15 inches apart. Transplanting is not practical, cul- 
tivate same as cabbage. Thrives well in any good soil and matures 
full sized heads in 75 to 90 days. 
The finest Chinese cabbage 
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New Pe-Tsai Peking in existence. The heads are 
large, compact and the crisp, tender interior blanches to a creamy 
white. It will stand long before bolting to seed and is not injured 
CAULIFLOWER 
1 ounce to 2,000 plants. 
This delicious and very profitable vegetable is not as exten- 
sively grown as it should be because many gardeners have an 
erroneous opinion that cauliflower is dificult to grow. Anyone 
will be reasonably sure of success if the following suggestions 
are followed: 
For an early crop sow the,seed either indoors or in a hot- 
bed in January or February, transplanting them to 2 or 3 
inches apart thus allowing the plants to put forth a vigorous 
growth before being set in the permanent rows. 
As soon as danger of freezing is over, set the plants in the 
open ground in rows 2}4 to 3 feet apart and 18 inches apart in 
the row. The soil for Cauliflower should be like that for cab- 
bage, but it is better if an additional quantity of manure is 
used so that the ground is very rich. Cultivate often and 
thoroughly. For fall crop sow the seeds during April or May. 
It is well to plan so that the early crop heads before very hot 
weather and the late crop matures after hot weather. 
Plenty of moisture is needed at all stages of growth but is 
especially necessary when the plants are heading. 
time the leaves should be loosely tied over the heads as a 
protection from the sun. Cauliflower is highly esteemed for 
its mild, delicate flavor and always commands a favorable 
ptice in the markets. 
The best early variety in cultivation. 
Early Snowball If planted March Ist, large heads 
will be produced early in June, and scarcely a single plant will 
fail to form a head. Its compact habit renders it a very profit- 
able variety to force under glass, and it does well for late plant- 
ing also. Our stock cannot be excelled in quality. Pkt., 
25c and 50c; oz., $2.00; Ib., $25.00. 
(Extra Selected). This 
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt is the choicest selected 
strain of the popular Erfurt type, and is remarkable for its extreme 
reliability in heading. Nearly as early as Early Snowball. Pkt., 
25c; oz., $1.75. 
° Especially adapted 
Dry Weather Cauliflower jo) eo Cine indey 
locations where nearly all other vdrieties fail, and for heads of 
good size. Dry Weather, which is also known as Gilt Edge and 
Danish Giant, is about one week later than our Early Snowball, 
is much larger and with much more foliage; hence it is not so suit- 
abie for forcing. The heads are very large, white, firm and com- 
pact, and being well protected by the dense foliage, are easily 
blanched and remain fit for use for a long time. Pkt., 25c and 
50c; oz., $2.00; Ib., $25.00. 
At this _ 
by light frosts. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
CELERIAC : _ oe 
Celeriac or Turnip Root- 
ed Celery is grown for its 
edible roots which keep well 
for winter use and are ex- 
cellent for flavoring. Sow 
seed and cultivate same as 
celery, with the exception 
that it is not necessary to 
blanch the plants. When 
the roots attain a diameter 
of two inches they are fit for 
use. To keep these through 
the winter, pack in damp 
earth or sand and store 
them in a cellar or leave 
them out of doors, covering 
with earth and straw for 
protection. 
LARGE SMOOTH 
PRAGUE 
Animproved form of tur- 
nip rooted celery. One of 
the largest, very smooth 
and almost round with very 
few side roots. Plants are 
vigorous, with large dark 
green foliage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
25c; 4 Ib., 75c; 1b.,$2.50. 
CRESS 
Sprinkle seed freely along 
shallow drills 1 foot apart 
at intervals through spring 
and summer, as desired. 
CURLED or PEPPER GRASS 
American Upland 
This small salad is much 
used with lettuce. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; 14 1b., 25; Ib., 75c. 
TRUE WATER 
Thrives only when its roots 
and stems are submerged 
in water. Pkt., 10c; 0z.,50c. 
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS: We are especially equipped to supply 
strong plants, fresh daily. Per doz. 25c; per 100 $1.60 per 1000 $12.00 
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Large Smooth Prague Celeriac 
Pe-Tsai Peking 
