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



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Field of Manns' Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage. 



Cabbage 



1 oz. for 2,000 plants ; % lb . per acre. 



CULTURE: The best results are obtained from a well- 

 drained, deep rich loam. The very early varieties should 

 be sown about Sept- 15th and in 4 or 5 weeks transplanted 

 to coldframes, from which they are transplanted to open 

 ground from March 15 to April 15. If this is not done the 

 seed should be sown in hotbeds in February; making 

 plantings later of course according to variety and time 

 crop is wanted. The earliest sorts should be set out in 

 rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. 



If it is not especially desired to have very early cab- 

 bage the seed may be sown in open ground and trans- 

 planted after 4 weeks. For second early crops sow in 

 April and transplant in May; these will mature in July 

 and August. The late varieties should be planted in 

 May and transplanted in July to rows 3 ft. apart and 

 2 feet apart in the rows; these will mature from Septem- 

 ber to November. 



Cabbages should be hoed every week and the ground 

 thoroughly stirred as they advance in growth, drawing a 

 little earth to the plants each time until they begin to 

 head, when they should be thoroughly cultivated and 

 left to mature. 



First Early Sorts 



Early Jersey Wakefield ™ e 3"%* ^U UT % s Ui^ 



Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their 

 extra early crop. Its exceeding hardiness, not only 

 to resist cold, but other unfavorable conditions, insures 

 the greatest likelihood of profitable and satisfactory 

 results. Our stock is grown and selected with the 

 greatest care; there is none better, and there are few as 

 good. Plant compact and erect or very slightly spread- 

 ing, with few outer leaves, which are smooth, thick, 

 nearly oval and light green. Stem short. Heads of 

 medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of ex- 

 cellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % ]b., 65c- lb 

 $2.25. 



Charleston or Large Wakefield 



Copenhagen Market 



Produces larger and 

 less pointed heads 

 than Jersey and a week or two later in matur- 

 ity. The heads are very solid and the leaves are 

 large, smooth, thick. It is exceedingly hardy and has 

 become very popular with growers and shippers be- 

 cause of its earliness and size. An excellent suc- 

 cession to Jersey Wakefield. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % 

 Ib„ 65c; lb., §2.25. 



This very fine, large round headed 

 variety is of Danish origin and 

 has proven to be very valuable to the American grower. 

 It is nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield, being the 

 earliest large round head variety in cultivation. The 

 heads average about 10 lbs , and the stems are very- 

 short. Close planting is possible because of the fact 

 that there are very few outer leaves, the stems are 

 short and the heavy heads very compact. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 

 Farlu Winnirretarlt Medium early, short stem variety 

 Lidliy TIlUUlgMdUl producing the hardest heads of 

 all the early sorts. They are fine grained, cone shaped 

 and more sharply pointed than Jersey. The leaves are 

 dark green in color, smooth, having a peculiar and dis- 

 tinct twist at the point of the head. Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 25c; % lb., 70c; lb„ $2.50. 

 Now I oarlor Ve ry early flat heading sort forming small 

 ncW LiCdUcI solid heads very early but developing 

 larger heads if allowed to stand. Oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 

 lb., $2.50. 

 Ciiralro Fircf Forlw The earIie st short stem, round 

 LHIchd 1 IIS I dally headed variety, comparing favorably 

 with Copenhagen Market but a little smaller and 

 earlier. The quality is excellent and it is a reliable 

 header and a sure cropper, being very powerful in its 

 disease resisting qualities. Popular with market gar- 

 deners as it matures at the same time as the early 

 pointed varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 75c ; lb., 

 $2.50. 



Second Early Sorts 



V,..., ri«v,. This second early variety is very 

 new UlOry sure heading and of excellent quality. 

 The plant is of vigorous growth, with large and 

 rather spreading outer leaves which are notice- 

 ably curved and frilled. The head is globular 

 or very nearly round, very solid and of large 

 size for so early a variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 % lb , 75c; lb., $2.50. 

 ir | One of the earliest main crop cabbages of 



VOlga superior quality. Very desirable where a 

 large, uniformly round head with short stem 

 and compact growth is wanted. This sort ma- 

 tures very early for a variety furnishing such 

 large heads of excellent shape. It is also ex- 

 ceptionally hardy and a good keeper Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb„ $2.50. 



Fottler's Short Stem Rapid Grower |£ e r |! s a a n r d e 



solid and of excellent quality, few outer leaves, 

 short stem. Oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb„ $2.50. 



All Head Early or New Early r r SL ,0l !J 



color as well as in shape and size, its sure 

 heading qualities and tenderness make it a 

 favorite for the home garden. By reason of 

 its compact growth, it is possible to produce 

 1,000 more heads per acre than many other 

 good sized varieties. For winter use sow in 

 July. Splendid sort for kraut making. Pkt., 

 10c"; oz., 25c; % lb., 75e; lb., $2.50. 



