30 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hilleo Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Salsify 



or Oyster Plant 



1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 



Requires a well enriched, mel- 

 low soil, which, previous to sow- 

 ing the seeds, should be stirred 

 to a depth of 18 Inches. Sow 

 early in the spring in drills 15 

 Inches apart; cover the seed 

 with fine soil 1 % Inches in 

 depth, and when the plants are 

 strong enough thin out to 6 

 inches apart. As the leaves re- 

 semble grass, be careful they 

 are not mistaken for It when 

 weeding. 



Larg 



; jMv W 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island 



Rhubarb or 



Pie Plant 



Sow in April or May. in drills 1 

 rfoot apart; when 3 or 4 inches 

 nigh, thin out in rows to 10 inches 

 apart. Transplant the ensuing fall 

 or spring in rich soil. Set out the 

 roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; 

 the following spring It will be fit 

 la use. 



-™^^.«% Pkt., 6c: oz., 20o; Vt 



^nnaeus i b ., 4oc : u>.. $1.25. 



5RMi.no Verv '*<•£<?• the finest 

 f IClOlla cooking variety. Pkt., 

 Set oz., 80c; % lb.. 40c: lb., $1.25. 



. SHTTBARB ROOTS — See page 35. 



Sorrel 



X hardy plant grown (or its 

 Seaves, which are used as boiling 

 '^greens" or salad. Seed should bo 

 wwn thinly In drills early In spring. 

 When well started thin out to stand 

 4 to 6 inches apart In the row. The 

 Jeaves can be gathered for use at 

 any time after the plants are well 

 started in growth, and the roots 

 will continue to produce a further 

 supply. The plant Is entirely hardy. 

 and, starting into growth early the 

 following spring, will afford a large 

 supply of fine "greens" quite early. 



larg e-Leaved French 



«b« $1.85. 



a Wliiln The standard 



_,C TTUIlC variety, with 

 white roots 1 inch in diameter 

 at shoulder and tapering to 

 a length of 8 to 10 Inches. 

 Oz.. 80c; % lb., 40c; lb.. $1.50. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island 



A new and Improved type, 

 producing roots of nearly 

 double the size and weight of 

 the old varieties; mild and 

 delicately flavored. Pkt., 5c; 

 % lb.. 60c; lb., $1.75. 



Herbs 



Pkt. Oz. V* ll>. 



Anise $0.05 $0.15 $0.50 



Basil 05 .15 .45 



Summer Savory .05 .20 .50 



Coriander 05 .10 .20 



Dill, extra large .05 .15 .25 



Lavender 10 .25 .85 



Marjoram, sweet .10 .25 .75 



Sage 10 .40 1.25 



Thyme 10 .75 2.00 



Squash 



1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills of lgs. seeded 15 hills. 



2 lbs. of bush sorts to acre of lgS. seeded 'A to 4 to acre. 



Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, 

 rich soil. Plant the running varieties In hills 10 feet 

 apart each way; thin out to three plants In a hill. Culti- 

 vate frequently until the vines commence running, after 

 which do not work the soil deep. Use Paris Green to 

 destroy bugs, as with Cucumbers. Plant Bush Squashes 

 in hills 5 feet apart each way; thin out to four plants 



in a hill. 



Extra Early White Bush Squash. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scalloped 7* "prove" 



strain of the Old White Bush. It sets fruit 10 days 

 earlier; of a beautiful clear waxy white instead of 

 the greenish white often seen. Very productive, and 

 shows less ridge or scallop; containing a larger amount 

 of solid flesh. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 



Summer Crnnlinerli A beautiful bright yellow. 



OUnimer V,rUUKIieiK bears all aummer , and com- 

 mands good prices. Very desirable for market and 

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



BUSH rOrdnOOK OqUaStl the plants can be grown much 

 more closely together. The fruits are rather shorter 

 and thicker than those of the running type, and have a 

 smaller seed cavity. Our Fordhook Squash is about a 

 week later than the Early White Bush, but is much 

 sweeter and better flavored. Stored in a dry place they 

 will keep in good condition until the following .Tune. 

 Pkt., 5c; J4 ll>„ 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Fall and Winter Varieties 



winter variety, with very hard, 

 i, sweet and rich flavor. 

 A splendid keeper. Pkt., 



HiiKKarJ Well-known 



nUUUaJu firm shell, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor 



and excellent for table use. 



5c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Winter Crookneck Flesh ,ed 



of 



fine flavor and good 

 keeper. Pkt., 5o; y* lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 

 Rnclnn Morrnur A fa " and winter variety regarded very 

 DUMUU HldffUW highly in the markets. Oval form, 

 pointed, thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, re- 

 markably sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and 

 will boil dry as a mealy potato. Pkt., 5c; 14 lb., 25c; 

 lb., 75c. 



Pkt., 

 V* lb., 



5c; 

 40c; 



Rhubarb. 



