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1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 

 Sow in rows one foot apart and one inch apart in the row. The 

 seed is slow to germinate, and should be given the most favorable 

 conditions. A deep, rich, loamy soil is required. For winter use a few 

 plants placed in a box in the cellar will give a supply. 



Extra Dark 

 Moss Curled. 



— The large 

 leaves ' are very 

 heavily crimped 

 and curled, be- 

 ing quite moss- 

 like in appear- 

 ance and of a 

 peculiarly rich 

 extra darkgreen 

 coloring. Very productive and most attractive as a garnish 

 both on account of this green coloring and fine mossy ap- 

 pearance. Pkt., 5c: X lb., 15c; lb., 50c 



Fine Double Curled. — Plants of dwarf, compact growth, 

 and the young leaves have the edges heavily crimped, be- 

 ing of quite moss-like appearance. Pkt., 5c; X lb-, 15c; 

 lb., 50c 



Extra Curled Dwarf, or Emerald. — The plants are of 

 dwarf, compact growth, while the leaves are of a handsome 

 bright green coloring, very finely crimped and curled, of a 

 most ornamental appearance. One of the finest for gar- 

 nishing or flavoring. Pkt., 5c; X lb., 15c; lb., 50c 



Turnip-Rooted or Hamburg. — The edible portion of this 

 variety is the large swollen or fleshy root which resembles 

 the root of a Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for flavoring 

 soups, stews, etc. As the root is the portion desired, the 

 young plants should be well thinned out. Pkt.; 5c, oz., 

 10c; X lb., 25c; lb., 75c 



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Our seed is obtained from carefully selected and reselected purest 

 white and Hollow Crown roots and have accomplished in reality what 

 some other houses claim to have, but can prove it on paper only. To 

 this everyone of our customers will verify. 



1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit, in drills 

 fifteen inches apart and half an inch deep; in rich, well-manured ground, 

 well dug. Cultivate similar to Carrots, and thin out to six inches apart 

 in the rows. To keep well in the ground over winter, draw a little 

 earth over the tops. 



Hollow Crown, or Large Sugar. — 



The best variety in cultivation for 

 general use; roots white, smooth, 

 of intermediate length; sugary, of 

 excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; X lb.; 

 15c; lb., 40c 



Improved Guernsey.— An improved 

 strain, which has given general satis- 

 faction. The roots do not grow so 

 long as those of the Hollow Crown, 

 but are of greater diameter and more 

 easily gathered. Of excellent quality. 

 Pkt., 5c; X lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Messrs. J. Manns & Co., Balimore, Md. 

 Gentlemen: — 



Through the recommendation of 

 some of my neighbors several years ago, I was 

 caused to place my spring order of seeds with 

 you, which I received promptly and proved to 

 my entire satisfaction. It was the first year I 

 had plants to sell instead of buying them as in 

 former years. Your way of doing business is 

 appreciated by our entire locality, and will be 

 wherever it becomes known. Anyone wishing 

 further information ask them to communicate 

 with me. Very respectfully, Edw. J. Bell. 



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1 oz. to 1500 plants. 



Should be sown in hot beds early in April and transplanted to open 

 ground as soon as the weather permits. The plants should be set in 

 warm, mellow soil, in drills two feet apart and about two feet in the 

 row, or may be sown in the open ground as soon as the weather permits 

 and all danger of frost is over. 



New Neapolitan. — This is the earliest sweet, large, red 

 pepper of the Ruby King type known. It is very prolific 

 and the fruit averages four inches long, and four and a-half 

 in circumference. The plants are very strong, growing to 

 a height of two feet, and measure eighteen inches across. 

 The skin is bright red and very fleshy. Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 25c; Xlb., 80c, lb., $3.00. 



Long Red Cayenne. — Pods small, cone-shaped, exceeding- 

 ly acrid; used for making pepper sauce. Oz. 20c; % lb. 50c 



Mammoth Ruby King. — Of immense size and the mildest 

 of all varieties. Ordinarily they grow four to six inches 

 long by three-fourths of an inch thick. When ripe they 

 are of a beautiful bright ruby red color. The plant is of a 

 sturdy, bushy habit, and each plant produces from six to 

 twelve handsome fruits. They should not be grown near 

 the hot varieties, or they will partake of their fiery nature. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Chili, Small. — Red conical pod about two inches long; 

 very hot. Fine for pepper sauce and seasoning. Oz., 20c; 

 X lb., 50c; lb., $2.00. 



Cherry Red. — Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet, very 

 hot. Pkts., 5c and 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



Bull Nose or Bell. — An early variety, of mild flavor: a 

 favorite for pickling and use in the natural state. Pkts. , 

 5c and 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c 



Sweet Mountain. — Similar to Bull Nose, but larger and 

 milder in flavor, used to make stuffed "Mango" pickles. 

 Pkts., 5c and 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c 



Chinese Giant. — Plants are of strong, vigorous growth, 

 eighteen inches to two feet in height and thickly set with 

 immense scarlet fruits. These are five to six inches in 

 length and of equal diameter. In the shorter fruits the 

 breadth is frequently greater than the length. The flesh is 

 quite thick, crisp and of mild, sweet flavor. Can be eaten 

 raw as you would a tomato. The enormous fruits yield but 

 little seed. Pkt., 10c; oz,, 40c; % lb., $1.25. 



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