28 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
SALSIFY 
or Oyster Plant 
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 
Requires a well enriched, mellow 
soil, which, previous to sowing the 
seeds, should be stirred to a depth 
of 18 inches. Sow early in the 
spring in drills 15 inches apart; 
cover the seed with fine soil 1% 
inches in depth, and when the 
plants are strong enough thin out 
to 6 inches apart. As the leaves 
resemble grass, be careful they are 
not mistaken for it when weeding. 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Island’ new and improved 
type, producing roots of 
nearly double the size and weight 
of the old varieties; mild and deli- 
cately flavored. Pkt., 10c; 4 lb., 
60c; ib., $.1.75 
RHUBARB or Pie 
Plant 
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 
foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, 
thin out in rows 6to 10 inches apart. 
Transplant the ensuing fall or 
spring in rich soil. Set out the 
roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; 
the following spring it will be fit 
to use. 
° REC OC aanOZes 
Linnaeus 50036, 233; 
Ib., $1.25. 
Very large, the finest 
cooking variety. 
20c; 4 Ib., 40c; 
Victoria 
Bk 5CsOZs 
Ib., $1.25. 
RHUBARB ROOTS-See page 33- 
HERBS 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Island Salsify 
Pkt. Oz. 4 lb. 
$0.05 $0.15 $0.40 
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SORREL 
aA hardy plant grown for its leaves, which 
are used as boiling “greens” or salad. Seed 
should be sown thinly in drills early in 
spring. When well started thin out to 
stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The 
leaves can be gathered for use at any time 
after the plants are well started in growth, 
and the roots will continue to produce a 
further supply. 
and, starting into growth early the follow- 
ing spring, wiJl afford a large supply of 
fine “‘greens’’ 
The plant is entirely hardy, 
quite early. 
Large-Leaved French 
Pkt., 5c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.15. 
SQUASH 
1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; large seeded 15 hills. 
2 Ibs. of bush sorts to acre; large seeded 3 to 4 to acre. 
Squashes, like other wvines, are partial to a light, dry, rich soil. 
Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet apart each way; thin 
out to three plants i in a hill. Cultivate frequently until the vines 
commence running, after which do not work the soil deep. Use 
Paris Green to destroy bugs, as’ with Cucumbers. Plant Bush 
Sane heat in hills 5 feet apart each way; thin out to four plants in 
a hi 
Extra Early White Bush Squash 
Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop 
This is an improved strain of the Old White Bush. It sets fruit 
10 days earlier, of a beautiful clear waxy white instead of the green- 
ish white often seen. Very productive, and shows less ridge or 
scallop; containing a larger amount of solid flesh. Pkt., 5c; 14 
Ib., 30c; Ib., 90c. 
Summer Crookneck 4, Pe NER Reae peste 
commands 
good prices. Very desirable for market and private use. Pkt., 
Be 14 Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c. 
this 
Bush Fordhook Squash 2.00 h. hae canbe 
grown much more closely together. The fruits are rather shorter 
and thicker than those of the Tunning type, and have a smaller 
seed cavity. Our Fordhook Squash is about a week later than the 
Early White Bush, but is much sweeter and better flavored. 
Stored in a dry place they will keep in good condition until the 
following June. Pkt., 5c; 14 lb., 35c; Ib., $1. 
FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES 
Hubbard Well-known winter variety, with very hard, 
firm shell, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, and 
excellent for table use. A "splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c; 14 Ib., 35c; 
Ib., 90c. 
° Flesh red, of fine flavor and good 
Winter Crookneck jecper Put..5¢; M41b..25¢;1b75¢ 
. A fall and winter variety regarded very 
Boston Marrow highly in the markets. Oval form, 
pointe 
thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, remarkably 
sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and will boil dry asa 
mealy potato. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c. 
Improved Hubbard 
