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 c °?f en ? & e ^""g?^ 



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" fVg r r y ow!n g d un a d r e l r y »Sg?g 



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; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Crosby's Egyptian 



This is the most popular early va- 

 riety for tho 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 onlv in point of earliness, and size of 

 tops and tap root, Pkt., 5c and 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



Early Eclipse 



An early variety with small tops and 

 medium sized, round, bright red roots; 



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



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



ri i • Extra early, almost round, with very small 



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



fYimcnn fifths An exee ' lent main crop variety of me- 

 IsIllllMIIl UlUUc 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., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



FlirplfA Early sort, growing 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 



Cuicna Of good quality and color and nearly as early 



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



60c. 



Edmund's Blood Turnip 



red, with, little zoning; 

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



Second early; short tops, 

 nearly round, flesh purplish 

 a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; % 



n«»>«U n«J, DaJ Careful comparison with all prom- 

 UeirOll WaiK Ilea ment 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 growth 

 with dark green leaves shaded with red. The roots 

 are globular, of medium size, very smooth and dark 

 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 for 

 early or main crop. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



ll«lf 1 «•.'« DI«« A Excellent second early sort and a 



tiail LOng D100Q 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., 50c. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip 



turnip shaped and of good size. 

 tops medium size. Pkt., 5c; % 

 lbs., $1.75. 



A good quality, me- 

 dium early sort; 

 Deeply colored flesh, 

 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 



Beets — Mangel and Sugar 



The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Field Beet and Cow Beet is extremely valuable for stock feed. Very 

 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 lbs. to the acre in drills and 15 to 20 lbs to the a-cre 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. 



Mammoth F nno Rpil Attains enormous size, producing thirty to fifty tons per acre. The roots are straight, well 

 maiuuiuiu LiUIlg 11CU formed and much thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore 

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

 feeding qualities. % lb., 20o; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 



Lane's Improved Sugar 



I- The best general purpose stock 

 _ *1 beet known. It is an American 

 variety and in comparison with the French sorts is much 

 longer and finer grained. White flesh, high in quality 

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

 Very large and heavy, oval 

 shaped roots, which are very 

 sweet and most desirable for stock feeding. 

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



feeding 



Mangel 

 Wurzel. 



and 



Danish Improved 



Golden Giant Intermediate tnl a ' leZ 



dish-yellow, oval shaped root, growing 

 half above the ground, very heavy and 

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

 5 lbs., $1.75. 



r_U«- T„«lm-J The best Yellow Man- 



liolden tankard ge i in cultivation, it 



contains a larger percentage of sugar 

 than the red sorts. Very desirable for 

 feeding purposes and easily harvested. 

 % lb., 15c ; lb., 35c. 



