ESTABLISHED 1887 



40th ANNUAL CATALOGUE 



J. MANNS & CO. 



FORREST and HILLEN STS., at Belair Market, BALTIMORE, MD. 



"Where Market Gardners Buy" 



SUPERIOR SEEDS 



JOHN MANNS 



Photo by Bachrach 



40th YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL SERVICE 



1927 marks our 40th year of dependable service, supplying highest quality seeds and supplies at 

 reasonable prices. 



The progress from a small beginning to a highly respected rating in the seed industry, has been 

 a u ta !." e L tnrou S n tne unt '"ng efforts and unusual energy of the founder, and his strict adhearance to 

 the highest standards of business ethics. In this connection also, we wish to acknowledge with a deep 

 sense of appreciation, the loyal support of our customers who year after year have afforded us the 

 opportunity to be of service. 



Quality always being our first consideration, we take every precaution to thoroughly test and prove 

 all varieties offered; and for the purpose of protecting our reputation and maintaining your confidence, 

 extensive field trials are conducted under the personal supervision of our Mr. Manns. Through this 

 valuable phase of our business, we acquire definite and complete information as to improvements being 

 made in this country and abroad. 



Our service is prompt, courteous and professionally accurate; and the entire personnel of our 

 organization is keenly interested in your production of a successful crop. 



Having successfully served in the past and being prepared to offer you special advantages in quality, 

 price and service; we look forward to the privilege of supplying your 1927 requirements, absolutely 

 convinced that you will be materially benefitted by using Manns' Superior Seeds. 



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