SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



Table Beets 



1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to the acre. 

 The soil for beets should be light, rich, fine and deeply 

 cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh 

 manure Is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds 

 and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early 

 outdoor crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 

 inch deep in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, firming the soil about 

 the seeds by walking on the row. This should be done 

 as soon as the ground can be worked and for table use, 

 plantings should be made every three weeks. Thin out 

 the plants to 3 Inches apart. For main crop sow in the 

 early part of May while for winter use they may be 

 planted up to July 1st. 



Extra Early Flat Egyptian °5f en ? & e f0 rcmg ea and s Vr* 



crop. Roots are distinctly fiat, very dark red, have 

 very small lap root and are of fine quality when young. 

 They measure 2 inches in diameter when mature and 

 have very small tops. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



New Model "Early Spring" iV^nl^e? .a.h e o y I 



in the open ground. Perfect in shape and of a beau 

 tiful red color, very uniform in shape and size, the 

 entire crop maturing during the same week. Short tap 

 root and small tops. Pkt., 10c; % IB., 30c; lb., 90c." 



frnchVe Fmmlion This ls the most popular early va- 

 vIUSUJ & Lgjrpildll r iety for the trucker or home gar- 

 dener, as the roots are smooth, globe shaped, deep red 

 In color, tender, sweet and richly palatable when 

 served. This should not be confused with Flat Egyptian 

 as It Is similar only in point of earllness, and size of 

 tops and tap root. Pkt., 5c and 10c; % lb.. 20c; lb., 60c. 



Farln Fflinea An early variety with small tops and 

 Lidliy LUipoC medium sized, round, bright red roots; 



flesh dark red with zones of lighter color. Pkt., 5o and 



10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



CI.-i-J- Extra early, almost round, with very small 

 LlctlliC leaves set close to the crown, deep red, smooth 

 skin, with flesh crimson slightly zoned. Quality is 

 good, being tender, sweet and free from fibre. Pkt., 

 5c; V* lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 

 rVimcnn Tlnka An excellent main crop variety of me- 

 VllUlbUU UlUUt; dium size, globe shaped, with a re- 

 markably smooth surface and high in quality, being 

 tender, crisp and sweet, never stringy. The flesh Is 

 very deep purple, slightly zoned in lighter and darker 

 shades. Is without rootlets and the foliage Is small 

 and attractive. Extensively used by market gardeners. 

 Pkt., 6c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



FlirplfiS Early sort, growing 3 to 4 Inches in diameter. 



LUIcnd of good quality and color and nearly as early 



as the extra early varieties. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 



65c. 



Edmand's Blood Turnip SSg? J^l neSTpurtffin 



red, with little zoning; a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; % 

 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



I\ i •* n— I, D«J Careful comparison with all prom- 

 DetrOlt Dark Ked ,nent varieties on the market prove 

 Detroit Dark Red to be the most uniform In size and 

 shape, the most attractive In color, and unsurpassed 

 In quality. The tops are small and upright in growta 

 with dark green leaves shaded with* red. The roots 

 are globular, of medium size, very smooth and darn 

 blood red in color. Excellent for bunching, making a 

 handsome appearance when offered for sale. Decidedly 

 the best variety for either the home or market gar- 

 dener, and on account of Its uniformly deep rich color 

 is most desirable for canning. May be planted Tor 

 early or main crop. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



II If I __ DI-.J Excellent second early sort and a 



Halt LOng DlOOfl good keeper. Roots half long and 



smooth, distinctly zoned. Very desirable for storing or 



pickling as It retains Its good quality longer than 



other varieties. Pkt., 5c; % lb.. 20c; lb., 60c. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip A Iu s m od ?X ty, ™il 



turnip shaped and of good size. Deeply colored flesh, 

 tops medium size. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60o; S 

 lbs., $2.50. 



Beets— Mangel and Sugar 



Very 



The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Field Beet and Cow Beet Is extremely valuable for stock feed, 

 large yields are produced on almost any soil, but a deep, rich loam is most suitable. 



Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 lba to the acre In drills and 15 to 20 lbs to the acre if sown broadcast. 



Plant from middle of May to middle of June In drills about 2 % feet apart and 1 inch to 1 % inches deep. When 



the plants are about three inches high begin thinning out and continue at intervals until they stand 8 Inches apart 



In the rows. By thoroughly firming the soil over the seeds after planting and frequently cultivating, more uniform 



germination and a more even maturing crop will result. . . . . ,. 



IVUmmnlli I <inn Rail Attains enormous siza, producing thirty to fifty tons per acre. The roots are straight, well 



lUamniOin LOng Ivea formed and much thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and Is therefor* 



easily gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. Highest 



feeding qualities. % lb., 20o; lb., 40c; S lbs., $1.75. , .- ~ ~ 



I anp c ImnrnvAfl <\nnar The best S en «ral purpose stock feedin 

 Lane & improved OUgar wt known. It is an American 



variety and in comparison with the French sorts Is much — 



longer and finer grained. White flesh, high In quality ^j^fi 

 and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 35c. 

 ft ; L ImnmxinA Very large and heavy, oval 

 UaillSn improved shaped roots, which are very 

 sweet and most desirable for stock feeding. 

 % lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



Golden Giant Intermediate ^ ng ! a ' red* 



dish-yellow, oval shaped root, growing 

 half above the ground, very heavy and 

 of good quality. % lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 

 5 lbs., $1.75. 



Golden Tankard ge i e in es cuitivation. it 



contains a larger percentage of sugar 

 than the red sorts. Very desirable for 

 feeding purposes and easily harvested. 

 % lb.. 15c; lb.. 33c. 



Mangel 

 Wurzel. 



