8 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Detroit Dark Red Beets 



Fiaf-rrvi*- T"ir»»-lr 1? a/4 Careful comparison with all prom- 



UVIIUU. Ud.TH. neU j nent var j et j es on t h e market prove 

 Detroit Dark Red to be the most uniform in size and shape, the 

 most attractive in color, and unsurpassed in quality. The tops 

 are small and upright in growth with dark green leaves shaded with 

 red. The roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and 

 dark blood red in color. Excellent for bunching, making a hand- 

 someappearance when offered for sale. Decidedly the best variety 

 for either the home or market gardener, and on account of its 

 uniformly deep rich color is most desirable for canning. May be 

 planted for early or main crop. Pkt., 10c; J4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 



fjol* T -^—-4 Bl^,«-,/4 Excellent second early sort and a 



±iaii Long mood good keep „. Root5 ' hM long and 



smooth, distinctly zoned. Very desirable for storing or pickling 

 as it retains its good quality longer than other varieties. Pkt., 

 10c; H lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip 



A good quality, medium early sort; turnip shaped and of good 

 size. Deeply colored flesh, tops medium size. Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 

 25c; lb., 75c. 



TABLE BEETS 



1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. per acre. 



The soil for beets should be light, rich fine and deeply 

 cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure 

 is used. Ifwanted very early, sow in hot beds and trans- 

 plant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor 

 crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and'l inch deep 

 in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, firming the sell about the seeds 

 by walking on the row. This should be done as socn as 

 the ground can be worked and for table use, plantings 

 should be made every three weeks. Thin out the plants 

 to 3 inches apart. For main crop sow in the early part 

 cf May while for winter use they may be planted up to 

 July 1st. 



Extra Early Flat Egyptian ? ery e e \^& 



excellent for forcing and early crop. Roots are distinctly 

 flat, very dark red, have very small tap root and are of 

 fine quality when young. They measure 2 inches in diam- 

 eter when mature and have very small tops. Pkt., 10c; 

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



New Model "Early Spring" tx\yl^ y 



for growing under sash or in the open ground. Perfect 

 in shape and of a beautiful red color, very uniform in shape 

 and size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. 

 Short tap root and small tops. The fact that many cus- 

 tomers bought their 1925 requirements as soon as 1924 

 crops were harvested proves that this variety fills a definite 

 need among the market gardeners and has met with 

 success. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 



Crosby's Egyptian ™fcS ir^SSt 



home gardener, as the roots are smooth, globe shaped, 

 deep red in color, tender, sweet and richly palatable when 

 served. This should not be confused with Flat Egyptian 

 a s it is similar only in point of earliness, and size of tops 

 ,nd tap root. Pkt., 10c; \i lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 



ITai-lir rnlinco An early variety with small tops 

 E/dny r>Cliphe an( j me dium sized, round, bright 

 red roots; flesh dark red with zones of lighter color. Pkt., 

 10c; \i lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



-pi f._« Extra early, almost round, with very small 



r/ieClrlC leaves set close to the crown, deep red, 



smooth skin, with flesh crimson slightly zoned. Quality is good, 



being tender, sweet and free from fibre. Pkt., 10c; Ji lb., 20c; 



lb., 65c. 



rrimcnn C\rA\c* ^ n e5tce " ent main crop variety of med- 

 VjllIllaOIl vjIOUc ; um s ; ZCi globe shaped, with a remark- 

 ably smooth surface and high in quality, being tender, crisp and 

 sweet, never stringy. The flesh is very_ deep purple, slightly 

 zoned in lighter and darker shades. Is without rootlets and the 

 foliage is small and attractive. Extensively used by market 

 gardeners. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75. 



UlffMilrei Early sort, growing 3 to 4 inches in'diamete 

 LUlcKa good quality and color and nearly as early 

 extra early varieties. Pkt., 10c; 34 lb.. 25c; lb., 75c. 



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Edmand's Blood Turnip l?X T Z[ Y l til ^ 



plish red, with little zoning; a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 

 25c; lb., 75c. 



BEETS— MANGEL AND SUGAR 



The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Field Beet and Cow 

 Beet is extremely valuable for stock feed. Very large yields are 

 produced on almost any soil, but a deep, rich loam is most suitable. 



Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 lbs. to the acre in drills and 

 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre is sown broadcast. 



Plant from middle of May to middle of June in drills about 2H 



feet apart and 1 inch to 1J-3 inches deep. When the plants are 

 about three inches high begin thinning out and continue at inter- 

 vals until they stand 8 inches apart in the rows. By thoroughly 

 firming the soil over the seeds after planting and frequently cul- 

 tivating, more uniform germination and a more even maturing 

 crop will result. 



Mammoth Long Red $££$5 ™%* %J£ 



acre. The roots are straight, well formed and much thicker than 

 other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore easily 

 gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. Highest feeding 

 qualities. M lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 



Lane's Improved Sugar l^^^LZ^. 



It is an American variety and in comparison with the French sorts 

 is much longer and finer grained. White flesh, high in quality 

 and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



FicinicVi Tmnrnvorl Very large and neav y> oval shaped 

 L»amS»n imprOVeU roots , wn j c h are very sweet and 



most desirable for stock feeding. }4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



Golden Giant Intermediate ^%lTJ: ovVi 



shaped root, growing half above the ground, very heavy and of 

 good quality. M lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 



The best Yellow Mangel in cultiva- 

 tion. It contains a larger percentage 



of sugar than the red sorts. Very desirable for feeding purposes 



and easily harvested. J4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



Golden Tankard 



USE A FELINS TYING MACHINE 

 FOR BUNCHING BEETS 



