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



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Extra Early Scarlet Globe Radishes. 



Crimson Giant 



A variety combining earliness 

 and great size. It grows much 

 larger than other extra early varieties, but 

 does not become pithy, even when fully twice 

 as large in diameter and a week older; beau- 

 tiful crimson-carmine; turnip-shaped; flesh 

 firm, crisp and tender. We recommend it for 

 outdoor garden planting as well as for green- 

 house forcing. Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c: % lb., 15c; 

 lb., 40c. 



(New) Round Scarlet China I f his ti7 v cSfS 



Radish may be sown at intervals from spring 

 until autumn. Matures in from six to seven 

 weeks, and is much hardier than most other 

 varieties. Valuable as a winter Radish, as well 

 as for summer. Its handsome round shape, 

 rich scarlet color and pure white flesh commend 

 it to all. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



T/tUan rinka Second early, grows to a good 



llOlOcD UlODc size; stands the heat well; very 



popular with market gardeners, a beautiful 



golden yellow, flesh crisp and tender. Pkt., 



5c; % lb., 30c; lb., §1.00. 



Half Long Deep Scarlet, or "Paris Beauty" 



This Is a splendid strain of similar season to 

 the Early Long Scarlet. Very popular. The 

 Radishes are of slightly larger diameter and 

 most brilliant scarlet coloring. Flesh purest 

 white, crisp and Juicy. Pkt., 5c; % H>., 15c; 

 lb., 50c. 

 VvcnAi Rraolrfoct Color is a scarlet rose, shad- 

 rrCQtH DICdKIdol jng to a waxy white at the 

 tip: quick growth, mild and tender, good for 

 forcing. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



Feltons Model White Box (Forcing) £ a A 



handsome shape, very early and has but few 

 leaves, thus making it of special value for 

 growing in hotbeds or "boxes," and one-third 

 more radishes can be grown in the same space 

 than with most other sorts. It is of clear 

 white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed In 

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



Radishes 



1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 lbs. per acre. 



Light, sandy soil, rich in organic matter Is essential to pro- 

 duce crisp and tender radishes. For an early crop sow tha seed 

 as soon as the ground can be worked, in drills 6 to 10 inch** 

 apart, covering the seed half an inch deep. When the plants art 

 well started, thin out to one inch apart in the drills. Frequent 

 watering in dry weather is very beneficial as high quality I* 

 largely dependent upon rapid growth. For a continuous supply, 

 successive plantings should be made at intervals of 10 day* 

 to two weeks, selecting varieties best suited for the season. 



Extra Early Scarlet Globe (Forcing) gardeners l *aWiu rk «. 



a forcing Radish, very early; mild and crisp, juicy and tender- 

 top small; will stand heat without becoming pithy. One of 

 the best selling and most attractive Radishes on account of lit 

 bright scarlet color and handsome shape. Our stock of this 

 is the very best, selected with special care as to size, shape, 

 color and earliness, and market gardeners will find it a money 

 maker, as it is just right in every respect. Pkt., 5c; % lb-. 

 20c; lb.» 60c. 



Extra Early Deep Scarlet Turnip SrS'' 'aS&bMr 



frames or outside. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



Farlv IWn Srarlpt Tiirnin For outdoor sowing this is the 



Ldliy i/Cep JtdllCl IUrUl|J more important in the Baltimore 

 market, thousands of pounds being annually used. Our stock 

 is the very best. It has a rich scarlet color, ball shape, a 

 little larger top and matures a week later than the forcing 

 varieties. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



RnKu Pflarl The co,or is a bright scarlet and white. It is 

 lYUUyuGdii extremely quick to mature, being ready for the 

 table In 20 days from the time of sowing the seed. It is In- 

 valuable for forcing under glass as well as for growth In the 

 open air. The skin is very smooth, and its clear color gives it 

 an appetizing appearance on the table. Its flavor is excellent, 

 and its qualities high in all respects. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; 

 lb„ 60c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped ° f M tll f^i h p a t E 



for early planting outdoors. Roots slightly flattened on the 

 under side, color very deep scarlet with a white tip; flesh 

 white and of the best quality. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb,, 50c. 



Crimson Giant Radishes. 



