28 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
Salsify 
or Oyster Plant 
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 
! Requires a well enriched, mel- 
low soil, which, previous to sow- 
ing 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 re- 
semble grass, be careful they 
are not mistaken for it when 
weeding. 
| The standard 
Large White Fa ie sith 
white roots 1 inch in diameter 
at shoulder and tapering to 
a length of 8 to 10 inches. 
Oz., 20c; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.50. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
A new and improved type, 
producing roots of nearly 
‘double the size and weight of 
the old varieties; mild and 
delicately flavored. Pkt., 6c; 
1% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Herbs 
Pkt. Oz. % Ib. 
Anise .........$0.05 $0.15 $0.40 
Basile geri. hee. -05 -20 .60 
Caraway Ib., 75e .05 10 20 
Coriander ..... 05 10 -20 
Dill, extra large .05 10 -20 
Fennel Iib., 60c; .05 10 -20 
Lavender ...... 10 30 = 1.00 
Marjoram, sweet .10 15 -40 
ae: ] : Sa ey sey cet -10 50 1.75 
sae re, b i Summer Savory .05 20 -50 
AVG Ari os sees G 10 .75) 2.25 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Island 
Rhubarb or 
Pie Plant 
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 
foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches 
high, thin out in rows 6 to 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. 
Linnaeus Ib., 40c; Ib.. $1.25. 
Very large, the finest 
Victoria cooking variety. Pkt., 
Be: oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 200; %4 
RHUBARB ROOTS—See page 33. 
Sorrel 
A 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. The plant is entirely hardy, 
and, starting into growth early the 
following spring, will afford a large 
supply of fine ‘‘greens’’ quite early. 
Pkt., 650; 
% Ib., 40e: 
Large-Leaved Frenc 
Ib., $1.25. 
Rhubarb. 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Squash 
1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills of lgs. seeded 15 hills. 
2 Ibs. of bush sorts to acre of lgs. seeded 3 to 4 to acre, 
Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, 
ich soil. Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet 
apart each way; thin out to three plants in a hill. Culti- 
vate 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 Squashes 
yes Hate apart each way; thin out to four plants 
in a hill. P 
“Extra Early 
Bush Squash. 
White 
Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop 7's,-3véa 
strain of the Old White Bush. It sets fruit 10 days 
earlier; of a beautiful clear waxy white instead of 
the greenish white often seen. Very productive, and 
shows less ridge or scallop; containing a larger amount 
of solid flesh, Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00. 
A beautiful. bright yellow, 
Summer Crookneck bears all summer, and com- 
mands good prices. Very desirable for market and 
private use. Pkt., 5c; A i he Ib., 75e. saci 
nm this new true us type 
Bush Fordhook Squash the plants can be grown much 
more closely together. The fruits are rather shorter 
and thicker than those of the running 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; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
Fall and Winter Varieties 
H bb Well-known winter variety, with very hard, 
ubbar firm shell, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, 
and excellent for table use. A splendid keeper. Pkt., 
5c; 1% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
B Flesh red, of fine flavor and good 
Winter Crooknec keeper. Pkt., 5c; 14 Ib., 15c; Ib., 40e. 
A fall and winter variety regarded very 
Boston Marrow highly in the markets. Oval form, 
pointed, thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, re- 
markably sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and 
wall Dol dry as a mealy potato. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25e; 
+ We. 
