SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



Carrots 



1 ounfe to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per aere. 

 Our stock is grown from choice selected and transplanted roots 

 only, and are of the truest type and richest color money can procure. 



CULTURE. The culture of carrots is of the simplest. Any good. 

 soil will grow this vegetable, but the most perfect roots iiJwavoi-, 

 are developed in rich, triable soil, preferably sandy loam. The flavor 

 and tenderness of the table varieties is secured by having a quick 

 growth, which usually means good growing weather and proper culti- 

 vation. Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until 

 the latter part of July, in drills 15 to IS inches apart, finally thinning 

 the plants to 3 to 4 inches in the drills. The seed is slow to germinate 

 and if sown early or on moist soil, half an inch is deep enough. When 

 sown during the hot summer months it is well to protect the seed bed 

 with a thin layer of chips or straw as excessive heat will kill the 

 vitality of the seeds before they germinate. After the seed has 

 sprouted remove the covering, selecting the late afternoon for this 

 work. Carrots are usually quite free from pests and diseases. The 

 usual danger from ground worms and slugs is of course always prev- 

 alent, but once up they are easier to grow than most vegetables. 

 They are ready for table use in about two~months. 



r 1 Hnrn ^" ne most: popular forcing variety, producing top-shaped 



Cany nOin reddish-orange roots about three inches long. Very eariy 



with small top?. Second in size, fine grained and of good quality 



when pulled young. Popular for early marketing but small. Pkt., 



5c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



ALi or Guerande. One of the most popular sorts for table and 



UXnean stock. When full grown, 5V, to 6 inches long, but should be 



pulled young for table use. Very stout and thick, ending in an abrupt 



small tap root. If the soil is too wet this variety will sometimes 



split badly, but this can be prevented by properly controlling the 



drainage. Very easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow 



soils where other sorts would not thrive. Quality excellent. Pkt., 



5c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



riinnbinniT nr fJ\n4a] Poi-wit A niost excellent, medium early, half- 

 l/Oanienay Ol lriUOei l/dlTUl long variety. Its quality, shape and 

 size make it the best and most profitable sort for either the home 

 garden or for marketing. The roots grow to a length of about -j 

 inches, very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering slightly. They are 

 smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh is very crisp and 

 tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable for 

 use nearly as early as any, and will also prove very satisfactory if 

 grown for winter use. Very easily harvested and conveniently bunched. 

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



This new variety, originated and developed by a 

 Danish specialist, is sure to be recognized as the lead- 

 ing carrot as soon as known. Our trials fully confirm all claims set 

 forth by the originator. It is of the most perfect form, pointed- 

 rooted, with a broad, high shoulder; about 7 inches in. length. It is 

 the brightest scarlet as lo skin, the smoothest grain or texture as 

 to flesh of all the half-long carrols. Be sure and order at least a 

 trial packet. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c; % lb., 25e; lb., 75c. 



New Sunrise 



Danvers Half Long 



This is an exceptionally fine Carrot for 

 private and market garden use. It is 

 slightly longer than Chantenay and our strain produces uni- 

 formly smooth and evenly sized roots of handsome appearance. 

 They are orange-red in color and the flesh is sweet, crisp and 

 tender, being fine grained and of highest quality for table 

 use. The tops are a little larger than those of Chantenay and 

 the crown is flat, the roots taper very slightly from the crown 

 but form a blunt pomt at the tap root. For main planting 

 this sort has no superior, and when sown during June may be 

 derjended upon to produce the very best crop of roots to store 

 for winter. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb„ 60c. 



St. Vallerie or New Intermediate **„$? poi a n nd ed v r^ftv r ve Z 



growth, resembling Long Orange, except in size, being thicker 

 at the shoulder and not so long. They grow to a length of 

 9 to 10 inches and are about 2 to 2% in. thick at the shoulder 

 tapering in a straight line to the tip. The roots grow entirely 

 under ground and are bright orange scarlet in color. Pkt., 



Improved Long Orange 



Chantenay. 



>«i; Vi lb., 25c; lb.. 75c. 



A stand 

 ard lat- 

 variety, beautiful and uni- 

 form in shape, deep orange 

 in .color. The roots grow 

 to a length of 12 inches 

 and are of good quality 

 for table use as well as 

 for stock. They require 

 a deep soil and if fuli 

 size roots are wanted 

 they should stand at 

 least S inches apart in 

 18-in. rows. The tops 

 are not large when com- 

 pared with the size of 

 the root and a very 

 heavy crop can be pro- 

 duced. The keeping qual- 

 ities of this splendid va- 

 riety are unexcelled and 

 will be found to be very 

 beneficial when fed to 

 stock. Carrots are highly 

 nutritious and their high 

 feed value combined with 

 the low cost of produc- 

 tion make them a very 

 profitable crop for dairy- 

 men. Pkt., 5c; y. lb., 

 80c; lb., 60c. 



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