6 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Swiss Chard—Lucullus, 
Borecole 
Superior to the ordinary Kale in quality and extensively grown 
in this section for marketing during the winter months, when 
other vegetables are scarce. Borecole should be grown _ like 
cabbage, the seed being sown from early spring to the middle 
of August. It is customary to pull off the lower leaves and let 
the plant grow on to furnish a continuous supply. 
b This variety is the most salable and profitable 
Hardy Winter sort for either the home or market gardener. 
The plant attains a height of 18 inches and .produces an abun- 
dance of beautiful light green leaves, which are densely 
curled and crimped. It is extremely hardy and has the ad- 
ditional advantage of putting forth a second crop of leaves 
after the first have been gathered or have fallen off. This 
new growth of sprouts is of the finest quality and is ready 
for market during the winter months and early spring, when 
it commands a fancy price in the markets. It is better not 
to cut or handle the plants while frozen but if this is un- 
avoidable, thaw them out in cold water. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
% Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00. ; 
M b h A half dwarf, white ribbed variety of very dis- 
ossDac tinct appearance. Its gracefully curled light green 
leaves are self-folding which causes the heart to blanch to a 
beautiful yellow. It matures very early and is superior to all 
other varieties in quality and flavor for fall use. It is not 
hardy however, and should be gathered before frost or pro- 
tected. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
This excellent sort is low spreading an 
Dwarf Green Scotc eompact in its nature of growth, form- 
ing a mass of leaves which are beautifully curled and moss- 
like in appearance. The color is an attractive bright green 
and the quality is excellent. Being quite hardy, the plants 
will remain green throughout the entire winter where the 
temperature does not fall below zero. This strain is also 
called Norfolk Kale and is extensively grown in this section 
and farther South for the Northern markets. Pkt., 10c; %4 
Ib., 30e; Ib., $1.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
1 oz. will sow 500 ft. of drill or 3,000 plants. : 
Brussels Sprouts are grown for use during the fall and winter 
months. An abundance of sprouts, resembling miniature cab- 
bages are produced over the entire stem from tip to the ground. 
When the young sprouts are well formed the lower leaves 
should be stripped off to aid the formation of the heads. Sow 
the seed thinly in drills in April for early crop or in early 
June for a late fall crop. After the plants are 6 inches high 
transplant to rows which are 3 to 4 ft. apart and 18 to 24 
inches apart in the rows. The plants are hardy and in this sec- 
tion will live out through the winter without protection, The 
sprouts are improved in quality and flavor by frost. 
D s * Found to be the best variety both in quality 
ans rize and productiveness. The sprouts develop very 
evenly over the entire stem, the lower sprouts being as tightly | 
folded and as solid as those higher up. Consequently a | 
large crop can be gathered. Unsurpassed in quality. Pkt., 
10c; 0oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c. 
Swiss Chard 
or Spinach Beet 
This excellent vegetable is grown for its large, broad 
leaves which make a delicious dish when prepared like 
spinach or asparagus. The increasing demand proves 
conclusively that this variety is finally receiving the 
attention its many valuable characteristics deserve. It 
produces all tops and no edible root, the leaves standing 
2 to 2% ft. high, growing well even in hot weather when 
spinach fails altogether. It soon sprouts again after 
eutting and gives several crops each year. 
Plant the seeds the same as ordinary beet seeds but 
thin out at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. 
Ready for use in about 60 days. 
2 ° The large leaves are pale yellow- 
Large Ribbed White ish-green in color, having very 
broad, white, tender midribs which are prepared and 
served like asparagus, The leafy portion is cooked 
similar to spinach. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 20¢; Ib., 
60c. 
Lucullus An improved type of Chard, being of more up- 
right growth. The leaves are dark green 
with white mid-rib and veins; very much crumpled 
and curled. The stalks are thick and broad and as 
large as ghubarb. Pkt., 5c; 4% Ilb., 25e; lb., 75e. 
Collards 
This is a tall, loose leaved kale-like plant grown 
throughout the South for table use and for stock feeding 
purposes. Collards usually succeed in locations where 
cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. One ounce of 
seed will sow 300 feet of drill; two pounds per acre. 
. The ehief Southern var- 
Georgia, Southern or Creole be ,ch'ct Southern var, 
to 3 feet high and forming a large, loose open head or 
cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. Quality is 
improved by a light frost. Pkt., 5e; %4 Ib., 25e; Ib., 75e. 
Chives 
Chives are a small hardy perennial plant, resem- 
bling the onion in appearance and growing in clusters. 
They are grown for the young leaves, which are 
produced freely from early in the spring and give a 
mild onion flavor to sausages, salads and various 
dishes. Pkt., 10c. Roots per bunch, 10c. 
SEK vs ay 
Brussels Sprouts—New Danish Prize. 
