28 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sis., Baltimore, Md. 



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



t^J^t^ £?£' 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island Salsify. 



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. 



Large WOlte variety, with 

 white roots 1 inch in diameter 

 at shoulder and tapering to 

 a length of 8 to 10 inches. 

 Oz., 20c j % lb., 40c: lb., $1.35. 



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., 5c; 

 V-t, lb., 45c; lb., 51.50. 



Herbs 



Pkt. Oz. % lb. 



Anise $0.05 $0.15 $0.40 



Basil 05 .20 .60 



Caraway lb., 75c .05 .10 .25 



Coriander 05 .10 .20 



Dill, extra large .05 .10 .20 



Fennel lb., 60c: .05 .10 .20 



Lavender 10 .30 1.00 



Marjoram, sweet .10 .15 .40 



Sage 10 .50 1.75 



Summer Savory .05 .30 .50 



Thyme 10 ,75 2.25 



Squash 



Rhubarb or# 



Pie Plant 



Sow in April or May, in drills l 

 toot 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. 

 I ■ Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c: Vt 



Linnaeus &„, 4©c; a>.. si.25. 

 Victoria very larBe 



finest 

 - cooking "variety. Pkt.. 

 6c; oz., 30c; V* ">.. *»cs «>., $1.25. 



RHUBARB ROOTS — See page 33. 



Sorrel 



A hardy plant grown for Us 

 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. 



Large-Leaved French % k {b\, 4 o1; 



lb., 81J85. 



1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 bills of lgs. seeded 15 hills. 

 3 lbs. of bush sorts to acre of lgs. seeded 3 to 4 to acre. 



Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, 

 rich soil. Plant the running varieties in hills 10 fait 

 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 

 in hills 5 feet apart each way; thin out to four plants 

 in a hill. 



Extra Early 

 White Bush Squash. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop Improved 



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; % lb., 30c; lb„ 90c. 



Summer frnnlrnprlr A beautiful bright yellow, 

 JUmmer ^lUUKIICCK bears all summer, and com- 

 mands good prices. Very desirable for market and 

 private use. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



DUSu rOrdbOOK OCJUaSh t he 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; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Fall and Winter Varieties 



Hnhharj] ^ell-known winter variety, with very hard, 

 nUUUdlu firm shell, fine grain„ sweet and rich flavor, 

 and excellent for table use. A splendid keeper. Pkt., 

 5c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 

 Winter Crnn\inaf]i Flesn red > of fine flavor and good 

 Winter WUUKlieth keeper. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 

 Rnctnn Morrnur A fal1 and winter variety regarded very 

 DUMUH HldlTUW highly in the markets. Oval form, 

 pointed, thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, re- 

 markably sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and 

 will boil dry as a mealy potato. Pkt., 5c; Vt. lb., 35c; 

 lb., 75c. 



Rhubarb. 



