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



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Swiss Chard 



or Spinach Beet 



This excellent vegetable is grown tor its large, broad 

 leaves "which make a delicious dish when prepared like 

 spinach or asparagus. The increasing demand proves 

 conclusively that this variety is finally receiving the 

 attention its many valuable characteristics deserve. It 

 produces all tops and no edible root, the leaves standing 

 2 to 2Y« ft. high, growing well even in hot weather when 

 spinach fails altogether. It soon sprouts again after 

 cutting and gives several crops each year. 



Plant the seeds the same as ordinary beet seeds but 

 thin out at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. 

 Ready for use in about 60 days. 



I nrfffl Rihhod Wrlito The lar ^ e leaves are pale yellow- 



Licugc iiiuucu it uuc ish-green in color, having very 



broad, white, tender midribs which are prepared and 



served like asparagus.- The leafy portion is cooked 



similar to spinach. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 



60c. 



F nrillllic An i rn P rr ' ved type of Chard, being of more up- 



LULUIIUS right growth. The leaves are dark green 



with white mid-rib and veins; very much crumpled 



and curled The stalks are thick and broad and as 



large as rhubarb. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 25c; lb., 60c. 



Collards 



This is a tall, loose leaved kale-like plant grown 

 throughout the South for table use and for stock feeding 

 purposes. Collards usually succeed in locations where 

 cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. One ounce of 

 seed will sow 300 feet of drill; two pounds per acre. 



Georgia, Soathern or Creole 



The chief Southern var- 

 iety for greens, growing 2 

 feet high and forming a large, loose open head or 

 cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. Quality is 

 improved by a light frost. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Swiss Chard — Lucullus, 



Borecole 



Superior to the ordinary Kale in quality and extensively grown 

 in this section for marketing during the winter months, when 

 other vegetables arc scarce. Borecole should be grown likt 

 cabbage, the seed being sown from early spring to the middle 

 of August. It is customary to pull off the lower leaves and let 

 the plant grow on to furnish a continuous supply 



Chives 



Chives are a small hardy perennial plant, resem- 

 bling the onion in appearance and growing in clusters. 

 They are grown for the young leaves, which are 

 produced freely from early in the spring and give a 

 mild onion flavor to sausages, salads and various 

 dishes. Pkt., 10c. Roots per bunch, 10c. 



Hardy 



Wintpr Tn ' s variety is the most salable and profitable 



sort for either the home or market gardener. 

 The plant attains a height of 18 inches and produces an abun- 

 dance of beautiful light green leaves, which are densely 

 curled and crimped. It is extremely hardy and has the ad- 

 ditional advantage of putting forth a second crop of leaves 

 after the first have been gathered or have fallen off. This 

 new growth of sprouts is of the finest quality and is ready 

 for market during the winter months and early spring, when 

 it commands a fancy price in the markets. It is better not 

 to cut or handle the plants while frozen but if this is un- 

 avoidable, thaw them out in cold water. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 

 % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Mnccharll "^" ^ a '^ dwarf, white ribbed variety of very dis- . 



lUUboDaLu tinct appearance. Its gracefully curled light green 

 leaves are self-folding which causes the heart to blanch to a 

 beautiful yellow. It matures very early and is superior to all 

 other varieties in quality and flavor for fall use. It is not 

 hardy however, and should be gathered before frost or pro- 

 tected. Pkt,, 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Dwarf HrOAn ^fntcli This excellent sort is low spreading and 



1/Wdll UICCll JLUIU1 compact in its nature of growth, form- 

 ing a mass of leaves which are beautifully curled and moss- 

 like in appearance. The color is an attractive bright green 

 and the quality is excellent. Being quite hardy, the plants 

 will remain green throughout the entire winter where the 

 temperature does not fall below zero. This strain is also 

 called Norfolk Kale and is extensively grown in this section 

 and farther South for the Northern markets. Pkt., 10c; % 

 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Brussels Sprouts 



1 oz. will sow 500 ft. of drill or 3,000 plants. 



Brussels Sprouts are grown for use during the fall and winter 

 months. An abundance of sprouts, resembling miniature cab- 

 bages are produced over the entire stem from tip to the ground. 

 When the young sprouts are well formed the lower leaves 

 should be stripped off to aid the formation of the heads. Sow 

 the seed thinly in drills in April for early crop or in early- 

 June for a late fall crop. After the plants are 6 inches high 

 transplant to rows which are 3 to 4 ft. apart and 18 to 24 

 inches apart in the rows. The plants are hardy and in this sec- 

 tion will live out through the winter without protection. The 

 sprouts are improved in quality and flavor by frost. 

 Hanicri Pri7A Found to be the best variety both in quality 

 1/alllMl lllLC and productiveness. The sprouts develop very 

 evenly over the entire stem, the lower sprouts being as tightly I 

 folded and as solid as those higher up. Consequently a f 

 large crop can be gathered. Unsurpassed in quality. Pkt.. * 

 10c; oz„ 30c; y, lb., 90c. 



Brussels Sprouts — New Danish Prize. 



