SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. j 3 



Celery 



1 ounce to 1,000 plants. 



Celery seed is very slow to germinate and therefore should be started 

 indoors in boxes from February to April or sown out of doors in a finely 

 prepared seed hed during- April. See that the seed is not covered too 

 deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost wet until the seeds germinate. 

 When the plants are about two inches high thin out and transplant to a 

 distance of two or three inches apart each way. These must be kept 

 entirely free from weeds and when they are four inches high the tops 

 may be cut off so that the plants will grow more stocky. The plants 

 are usually set out in the permanent bed when five inches high anu 

 it is usually best to do this during July or the first of August. In some 

 sections best results are obtained by transplanting in June. 



The permanent beds should be thoroughly prepared and well en- 

 riched with rotted manure, which should be spaded in deeply, the rows 

 being spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. Cut off some of the root and set the 

 plants S to 12 inches anart in the rows, firming the soil tightly, and 

 cultivate them frequently for a period of six weeks. Celery needs 

 plenty of moisture. 



When the plants are nearly full grown they should be blanched. This 

 is done by drawing the soil closely about the plants to about two-thirds 

 of their height, being careful not to allow any of the earth to fall be- 

 tween the leaves. Repeat this process every few days until only the 

 tops of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb the plants while they 

 are wet or the soil is damp as this is liable to result in injury from rust. 



Whito Plnma A very popular market variety, being very early, easily 

 Willie rlUulc blanched and of handsome appearance. The leaves are 



light, bright green and the flesh is a beautiful, silvery-white color. 



not as good a keeper as French Golden Self-Blanching. Oz., 25c; % 



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



French Golden YeDow Self-Blanching t^S^ IX^ fortify 



use, being ready for use as early as any other variety and much supe- 

 rior in a great many respects. Our strain of this very popular sort 

 cannot be excelled in quality or appearance. The plants are of medium 

 size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foliage. As they mature 

 the inner leaves and stems turn to a beautiful golden yellow, which 

 adds much to their appearance and makes the work of blanching much 

 easier. The stalks are solid, crisp, tender, free from strings and of a. 

 fine nutty flavor. A favorite with both large and small growers. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 75c; % lb., $2.50; lb., $9.00. 



Cnlrlon ^olf Rlanr'mnff 'American Grown Seed). An early sort, of very 



UUlUCli Oeil-DldUlUlllg compact growth^ with thick, solid, heavi'y 



ribbed stalks which are very easily blanched to a clear waxen yellow. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



Somewhat similar to French Golden Sell- 

 Blanching in habit of growth but resembling 



White Plume in color. High in quality, very brittle and free from 



strings. Pkt., l«c; oz., 35c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



Silver Self-Blanching 



Easy Bleacher 



Two weeks later than Golden Self-Blanching. Blanches 

 readily and is a great favorite with Southern growers 

 who usually plant a full crop of this one sort. Vigorous in growth and 

 a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



Winter Qu 



Evans' New Triumph 



;'>.,apn O' medium height, an excellent winter 

 {UCCU keeping sort, producing thick, creamy 



white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. 



The hearts are large and it blanches well. Pkt., 5c; 



oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



This variety has a very strong 

 and vigorous plant, with very 

 large but crisp, brittle, tender and fine-flavored stalks. 

 It is late and requires the whole season to develop, 

 but will keep longer than other sorts. We recommend 

 it as worthy of the first place as a late Celery. Pkt. 

 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



Kalsma'nn A lar S e sized, vigorous growing variety; 



iiaiama&uu stalks white, round and distinctly ribbed; 

 very crisp, perfectly solid and of superior flavor; ma- 

 tures a little earlier than Giant Pascal. Pkt.. 5c- oz 

 20c; ^4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



Turcot Nut Very high favored; perfectly stringless. 



oweei ma oz., 25c; % »»., 75c; ib., $2.50. 



Rnctrtn MarL'Pt For manv years the most popular sort. 

 uudiuu main CI it is a vigorous grower, and very 



branching and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 



% lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



Pr<l(]pn Heart A G ' ist i nc t variety of sturdy dwarf habit. 



UUlUcll Ileal l it j s solid, and an excellent keeper, and 

 of fine nutty flavor. When blanched, the heart, which 

 is large and full, is of a light yellow, making it ex- 

 ceedingly showy and desirable for either market or pri- 

 vate use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



fnllimhia An exc,? Ptionally fine, early variety, which 

 l>UlUltlU!a f or s j ze an <j shape is unsurpassed. The plant 

 is of medium height, but very stocky, foliage is a light 

 shade of green with yellow tinge, and the stalks are 

 thick, almost round, and resemble Giant Pascal in 

 shape, but are of a rich, yellow color, similar to the 

 well-known Golden Self-Blanching, which it resembles 

 very much when trimmed and bunched. It matures 

 early, and its exceedingly fine flavor and crispness will 

 please even the most critical. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; V4 lb., 

 60c; lb„ $2.00. 



Prench Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 



Giant Pascal 



A superior keeping sort. The stalks are 

 very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich 

 nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and 

 retains its freshness a long time. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 

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



CELERY PLANTS 



All Leading Varieties 



Ready During July and August 



See Page 35 



Corn Salad 



1 ounce will sow 20 square feet; 6 lbs. to the acre. 



ArLorcalail A vegetable used as a sa 

 rlttvclaalau in the opening of spring in 



salad. It is sown 

 opening of spring in rows 1 ft. apart, 

 and is fit to use in G or 8 weeks from sowing. If wanted 

 in early spring, sow in September; cover with straw 

 as soon as cold weather sets in. Can be grown in cold 

 frames, covered with straw mats or shutters, and used 

 any time during the winter. Large Seeded German, ~%, 

 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



