32 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Mi 



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Tomato 



1 oz. to 3,000 plant 



All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks, exclusively f 



and experts. We are fully convinced of the merit of all n 



fore strongly recommend our strains as being absolutely r 



For early, the seed should be sown in hotbeds during- Fe 

 and half an Inch deep. Later sowing may be made until t 

 they should be set out 4 or 5 inches apart in another hotb 

 ilngle plant to the pot. Expose to the air as much as pos 

 shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are esta 

 permit, but the last two or three workings should be ver 

 the cultivator Is run too near the plants. 



Extra Early Varieties 



Mann's Improved Advance ^^7^7^111 



for an extra early, large tomato of high quality, 

 symmetrical shape, and a perfect tomato flavor. It 

 Is as early and hardy as Sparks' Earl'ana, producing 

 a good crop of globular and distinctly smooth fruit. 

 One of its chief characteristics is its freedom from 

 acid, so commonly found in all other extra early- 

 sorts; its mild luscious flavor being equal to that of 

 the highest quality main crop varieties. With 

 Manns' Improved Advance the grower can produce 

 a crop which will stand superior in appearance and 

 quality, in competition with the other extra earlles 

 and command the fancy prices of an early market. 

 Trial packets, 25c and 50c. 



Fitra Fnrlw /Uvastro This is a very 8uitable companion 

 LA I Id Eiany mlVdUCe for the well-known Bonny Best, 

 being fully 10 days earlier. The fruit grows in clusters 

 of remarkable uniformity in size and shape. It is 

 hardy and can be set out early, deep red, flesh very 

 solid, and fine flavor. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.75. 



^narlrc' Fat-liana This is an extremely early variety 

 JJJdlrlo Liailiaua and produces large clusters of fair- 

 size fruits, which are very uniform in size and shape. 

 It Is hardy, and can be set out early. Color of flesh 

 deep red, very solid and fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 

 % lb., »0c; lb.. $3.00. 



Y* lb. per acre, 

 or seed purposes, by the originators, experienced growers 

 ew varieties before placing them in our catalog, and tbere- 

 eliable. 



bruary or the first week In March, in drills 5 inches apart 

 he last of April. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches high 

 ed or cold frame, or removed into small pots, allowing a 

 sible to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, and 

 blished. Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will 

 y shallow or the crop may be badly Injured, especially If 



Kind nf the Farlioe A very productive and quite early 



mug Ul llie LrdrilCb variety, very similar to Sparks' 

 Earliana; the vines are somewhat heavier and leaves 

 more plentiful, which furnish great protection for the 

 fruit, and for this reason it has become a favorite with 

 many growers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.50. 



lYI Fvtra Forlw For description see King ot the Earlies. 



1AL LAUd Edliy pkt., 10c; oz., 80c; % lb„ 90c; lb., $3.00. 



Second Early and Main Crop 

 Varieties 



Rnnnv Ro«t Tnis new sort has already become a favorlu 



uuuuv i»ci>l among large growers for early market. It 



is earlier than Chalk's Early Jewel, and within two or 



three days as early as Earliana. Very prolific, "with 



liberal foliage to protect the fruit from the sun. The 



beautiful scarlet-red fruit Is set in clusters of 5 or more 



Its great characteristic Is that it ripens each setting of 



fruit nearly all at once, and ripens evenly all over up 



to the stem. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Phallf'c Farlv laural Ripens 10 days later than Sparks' 



Wldlft 5 lidllj jeWCI Earliana, but more desirable for 



home use, as fruits are thicker through and more solid 



comparing favorably with the later maturing sorts. 



Color bright scarlet and quality very best. Pkt,. 10c; 



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



John Raf-r A secon d early variety, maturing 10 day» 



jumi uaei later than the King ot the Earlles Frult 



is borne in clusters of 3, of bright red color, averaging 

 3 inches across and 2% Inches from stem to blossom 

 end. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Medium early, per- 

 fectly smooth, deep 



red and uniform. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c- 



% lb„ $1.25; lb., $4.50. 



ston's Globe ?»%£* y£ wn "£ 



the leading Tomato growers in Florida. 

 It is of beautiful globe shape, very 

 deep through from blossom end to 

 stem, which permits of a greater 

 number of slices being taken than with 

 the flat fruited sorts. Among the very 

 first to ripen, although of large size; 

 very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, 

 ripens evenly; color a beautiful glo»sy 

 rose-tinged purple. A good cropper 

 and one of the best for greenhouse or 

 first crop on stake or trellis Pkt. 

 10c; oz., 35c; y± lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Pnrplpee A very large, uniformly 

 VUICIC99 globe-shape*, bright scarlet, 

 main crop or late tomato. Fruits very 

 solid, almost entirely free from green 

 core and with little or no depression 

 at stem end, making the variety espe- 

 cially desirable for slicing, canning 

 and shipping. Vines very vigorous, 

 blight resistant and productive Pkt. 

 10c; % lb., $1.00. 



Wisdom Tomato 



Living 



Livingston's Beauty 



Bonny Best Tomato**. 



A decided fa- 

 vorite for 

 home market or shipping, being early, 

 hardy, a strong grower, productive, 

 large, always smooth, of perfect shape 

 and excellent quality. Color is very 

 glossy crimson, with a tinge of pur- 

 ple. Grows In clusters of 4 to 6 large 

 fruits, retaining its large size until late 

 in the season. Ripens early, and 1» 

 entirely free from ribbed or elongated 

 fruits. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 



Livingston's Early Perfection £&£* 



Acme with a red skin, produces large 

 fruit until the close of the season. In- 

 variably smooth and of handsome 

 blood-red color. Some canners prefer 

 it to all others, especially those whe 

 can the tomatoes whole. It usually 

 ripens 10 days ahead of Stone, Plrt, 

 10c; oz., 35c; V t lb., 90c; lb., $8.00. 



