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



LETTUCE 



1 ounce to 2,500 plants; 3 lbs, per acre. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the 

 toil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 

 manuring and thorough preparation. For early crop sow in a 

 seed-bed in September or October and protect through the 

 winter with cold frames, which should be removed as soon as 

 danger of severe freezing is past. Lettuce in the open ground 

 will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or 

 frequent freezing and thawing. The seed may also be sown in 

 hotbeds in March, and the plants, if well hardened, may usually 

 be set in the open ground in April, maturing a crop much earlier 

 than complete open ground cultivation would produce. If, 

 however, it is not convenient to get the plants started either 

 in the fall or early spring in hotbeds, the seed may be sown in 

 open ground from the middle of April until July, selecting va- 

 rieties suitable for the season. 



The plants should stand 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows, and 

 the rows should be about 18 inches apart. 



Yfav K in<S Extremely early, compact cabbage or head- 

 IViaV JVlIlg | n g variety, forming very firm heads of 

 medium size and excellent quality. Color light yellowish- 

 green, tinged with reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves 

 blanch rich golden-yellow, very tender and buttery. ' Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Unrivalled 



Tuccorado 



TlirrnrnHn Be "iS of very vigorous and hardy nature, 

 "*-»-" *««« this variety is especially desirable for fall 

 or early spring sowing. Large handsome heaos, solid, crisp 

 and of superb quality. The strain is well established and we 

 do not hesitate_ to strongly recommend this dependable sort 

 to the most critical market gardeners and private growers 

 Pkt. 10; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Grand RaniH<S 4 s . a lettuce ior greenhouse forcing 



i l j , , ? this vari «y undoubtedly stands at 



the head of the list, being of quick growth, hardy, little liable 

 to rot and remaining in condition several days after being fit 

 to cut. The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, 

 thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely_ crimped at edges. 

 The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting, so that the va- 

 riety will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts. 

 Very attractive and desirable for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



F.fjrllPQt "AVdVClViocirl" Shows a remarkable com- 

 Uariiebt Wayafieaa bination of earliness, firm 



heading character, handsome appearance and fine quality. 

 In cold frames early in the spring and in the open ground — 

 in spring, summer and early fall months — it has proven to be 

 the very earliest and surest heading of all early lettuces. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Black Seeded Big Boston B" g co goston? The 



leaves are a trifle smaller and rather lighter shade of green with 

 less color on edges, producing larger solid heads, which are 

 always tender and crisp, more compact and will stand ship- 

 ping better. Excellent for forcing or growing in the open 

 ground, spring or fall. Pkt. ,10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., 

 $1.25. 



TTnrivallo/1 Tm s ' euuce might well be called an Im- 

 LlUlVdUCU proved Big Boston. Its usefulness and 

 value are identically the same as Big Boston, but it is preferred 

 by market gardeners because of its being a solid green color 

 with no brownish tinge at the border of the leaves; its heads 

 are larger and of better appearance than Big Boston. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 20c; 'A lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Baltimore Early Market 



Originated by a 

 local market'gard- 

 ener, who for several years past has supplied the earliest and 

 finest Butterhead Lettuce to the Baltimore market. In com- 

 parison with May King, it is earlier and free from the red 

 tint; the outer leaves are a light green, with the entire head 

 fully blanched to a rich buttery yellow tint, which makes it 

 so attractive. Pkt.l 0c; oz., 20c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



T nr0P WhitP T ncif This is a standard variety 

 l^arge VVniCe l^Oai amon g truckers for planting 

 early in the fall to stand out over winter. It is an exceedingly 

 early heading variety, compact, tender, solid head and of 

 fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; \i lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



New York or "Wonderful" J& s k v ™ \\ 



the famous 'Iceberg' of California, truly a wonderful lettuce. 

 Plants of extra 1 a rge grow t h , producing heads of immense 

 size under favorable conditions. Inner portion is beautifully 

 blanched and stands for a considerable time before running 

 to seed. Outer leaves a deep, rich green. Pkt.. 10c; oz.. 

 20c; K lb., 65c; lb., $2.25. 



New York or Wonderful 



