SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Allen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 25 



Seed Potatoes 



We offer only strictly first class and dependable seed, produced in Aroostook County, Maine, and in most every 

 Instance certified by the Government to be free from disease and true to type. 



Our prices are very low, quality considered, and are quoted subject to market fluctuations. 



Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be pro- 

 duced, however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, veteh.es 

 turned under in the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. 



In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the -largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the 

 stem end, because the eyos of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the 

 sprouts cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby arojt 



previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, th^ pieces shoalu 

 be soaked in a formaldehyde solution as a preventative. 



For a very early crop, run off furrows about 

 three feet apart and about four inches deep. 

 Drop the pieces about 15 Inches apart in tie 

 fuirows and cover to a depth of about \Vi Inches, 

 gradually filling In the furrows to level as the 

 vines grow larger. For main crop it is just a* 

 well to cover the eyes with four Inches of soil at 

 once. If fertilizer Is used, apply It either In the 

 row or broadcast before planting and be sure 

 that It la thoroughly mixed with the soil so that 

 the seed Is not burned. Fresh stable manor* 

 will cause the potatoes to become scabby. 



Just before the sprouts have appeared above 

 the ground run a light harrow over them to 

 kill the weeds and break up the crust. Continue 

 weeding and harrowing until there Is danger sf 

 breaking off too many sprouts. At this stage a* 

 growth, large growers, following the practice In 

 Maine, often give a second dressing of fertiliser 

 and hill up the vines, completely covering them. 

 This results in the growth of another layer of 

 tubers, starting just below the new vines. By 

 this method a much larger but somewhat later 

 crop is produced, and the field Is once more free 

 from weeds. Cultivate thoroughly and frequently, 

 being careful not to cut any of the roots, con- 

 tinuing until the vines have attained full growth 

 and begin to spread. 



Spraying for insects and blight 

 is very necessary, Pyrox, Bug* Death, 

 etc., giving very satisfactory re- 

 sults. Preparations containing* ar- 

 senic should be used lightly aa this 

 has a tendency to weaken the plants. 

 The size and quality of the crap 

 and the ability to resist disease U 

 directly dependent upon the seed 

 planted and no amount of cultiva- 

 tion or attention will offset the un- 

 controllable results of poor seed. Be 

 sure of your crop and plant only 

 the best Maine grown seed potatoes. 

 A very desirable main crop va- 

 riety of recent Introduction; has 

 proven to be very hardy, of vigorous growth, most pro- 

 ductive, of the very best quality. The tubers are slightly 

 oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The ay* 

 are small, and there Is but little waste in paring. The 

 skin Is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint. 

 Whito Qte»r Medium late, of good size and quality, 

 nUllc ijldl white In color; eyes flush with the skin 



and a good keeper. 

 Pai-man No "K It is a good late variety and one of the 

 1/dIIUaU I1U. O greatest ylelders; large, oblong, slightly 



flattened. 

 NnrwAce Its shape Is a little oblong and slightly flat- 

 1101 XT05S tened. the skin Is finely netted or rusty, 

 which always Indicates good cooking and eating qual- 

 ity. The tubers are large and very uniform, maturing 

 medium early. 

 Amaru-on fiotii Is one of the heaviest ylelders grown. 

 American UiaUl and a favorite with all large growers. 

 It is a long, white, smooth, handsome Potato, of gos4 

 quality, with shoal eyes; maturing with the second 

 earlies and Is a late keeper. 

 Pmeiianlii Tn 's Is a very handsome general crop Pota- 

 rrOSpeniy to. Its skin Is slightly rusty, of a light 

 cream-white color; its shape Is an oblong and slightly 

 flattened. The eyes are very shallow. The size Is large 

 and desirable, very few under market size. Always 

 smooth and regular In form and of splendid qnallty. 

 RnrliinLo Tnls variety Is quite largely used aa one of 

 DUTUailKb the reliable late Potatoes, la of good at** 

 white skinned, of oblong shape and good ylelder. It hi 

 a late keeper and also of good flavor. 

 Puritan A spIen 4 ld early variety, fine quality, color 



Norcross Potatoes. 



Medium sized, very smooth skinned and 

 shallow eyed; in color light pink and 



Early Six Weeks 



of fine texture. 



Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph ^'win^nVvV^e 



tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly 

 depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very 

 hardy and vigortous, maturing with extra earlies. 

 r-_l_ ftL' Generally accepted throughout the Western 

 Cany UnlO States as the standard early Potato. A 

 week earlier than Early Rose. Dull red, round oblong, 

 quality dry and mealy; requires rich, moist soil for 

 perfect development. 

 C _J P___ C-J Potatoes are of medium size, and 

 deCOllQ ITOp ijeeu require less seed per acre than 

 Main -grown stock. Planters who have tried them will 

 use no other. Prices on application. 

 l7.ti.IiT K,n,..i Tubers white, of finest quality, oblong In 

 Cany narVeSl shape, good shipper and may be con- 

 sidered as a second early variety. Particularly valu- 

 able for market gardeners by reason of Its handsome 

 shape and color. 

 Ineti PnlililAr The biggest Potato and greatest pro- 

 IllSn l/ODDIci ducer known among the first early va- 

 rieties. It will outyleld all other *arly kinds and equal 

 most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a ncre 

 creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines 

 very stocky, with dark foliage. 

 Cnvln NnriliArn A seedling of the Early Rose, which it 

 Cany llOnnern much resembles in appearance; earlier 



than Early Rose and more prolific. 

 r 1 D nc - For a generation the standard Potato of 

 Cany r\0SC the whole country for earlies, yield, thrift, 

 beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds 

 well In any soil, in any climate and in any latitude. 

 Too well known to need description. Our stock Is 

 strictly pure. 



Ensign Bagley, or White Rose s R h°a u P n e d and ?n blo q!aii{y 



all that can be desired, and not susceptible to disease. 

 H.-J. Miirr'-n This Is a decidedly valuable acqulsl- 

 niagglC MUrp^y tion to tho Potato family. The shape 



Is flattened oblong with smooth eyes and of tobb color. 



It Is very hardy, productive and bears tubers of large 



size. 

 Traan Mnuntoin White skin, flat, oval form, smooth 

 Uiecll UlUllllldlll f good appearance; fine for the table 



quality. Ripens slowly, and Is a good keeper. Valuable 



for late crops. Now taking the lead In all markets. 



Vermont Gold Coin 



pure white, shape oblong, yielding large erspa. 



Seed Sweet Potatoes 



Vallniir lareav Select "up-river" strain. A select strata 

 ICUUW JCIbCy or Bmooth. short, "chunky" Yellow Jer- 

 sey. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable stoak 

 and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet; «•• 

 cldedly the best of all. 

 Prices subject to market fluctuations. 



Swe€t PotatO PlantS For prices see page 33. 



Prices on Application 



