SPECIAL VARIETIES OF MERIT 



OUR general stocks are unexcelled in quality and better seeds cannot be pur- 

 chased at any price. The following recently improved strains however, are 

 worthy of special consideration and should be grown by every progressiv- 

 market gardener. 



BEET 



MANNS' EARLY SPRING. A very profitable Market 

 Gardeners variety, extremely early, excellent quality 

 and attractive appearance. See page 8. Pkt. 10c; 

 34 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



BORECOLE 

 MANNS' SUPERIOR EXTRA CURLED GREEN 

 SCOTCH. The leaves of this variety are very much 

 more curled than the Dwarf-Green Scotch, and many 

 more bushels per acre can be cut due to the extremely 

 vigorous growth, (see page 9). 



BROCCOLI 



Two widely different types; both becoming very pop- 

 ular. See page 8. 



CABBAGE 



GOLDEN ACRE. Being of excellent quality and ex- 

 tremely early, Golden Acre commands very high 

 prices. See page 10. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; M lb. $1.50; 

 lb. $5.00. 



CANTALOUPE 



EARLY IMPERIAL, or HALE'S BEST. Thousands 

 of acres of this vigorous and prolific variety are grown 

 annually in the Imperial Valley of California for ship- 

 ment to eastern markets, and being the very earliest 

 of all high quality shipping melons, it should be grown 

 extensively in Maryland and Virginia. The fruits 

 average 7 in. long and 5 in. in diameter, are well 

 netted and ribbed, and have very thick, salmon-tinted, 

 fine grain flesh, which ripens clear to the rind. Its good, 

 sweet flavor makes it equally desirable for the home 

 garden. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; M lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



CORN 



PORTLAND 60-DAY. Extremely early market 

 gardener's variety, producing ears 6 to 7 in. long, 

 having 12 to 14 rows of pure white grains. Dwarf 

 growth. The first large eared sweet corn in the market- 

 Pt. 30c; qt. 50c; pk. $3.00; bu. $10.00. 



MANNS' EARLY SUPERIOR. This new variety is 

 of remarkable size considering its earliness. The ears 

 are 8 inches long and have 16 to 20 rows of rather nar- 

 row deep grains. The quality is excellent and the attrac- 

 tive appearance of the rich, tender, well-filled ears 

 make it a very desirable sort for the Market Gardener. 

 Qt., 35c; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00. 



CARROT 



SUNRISE. Specially valued for medium and late use, 

 an excellent keeper. The brightest scarlet, smoothest 

 grain and most dependable of all half long varieties. 

 See page 13. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



CUCUMBER 



LONG FELLOW OR STRAIGHT PACK. This 



new variety' was developed primarily for greenhouse 

 culture; its quality, size and attractive appearance 

 however, have definitely established it as one of the 

 best for outdoor production. Pkt., 10c; oz. ,20c; 34 

 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



LETTUCE 



NEW YORK, or WONDERFUL. Also known as the 

 famous "Iceberg" of California. Our strain is un- 

 surpassed. See page 18. Pkt. 10c; \i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



PEAS 



EARLY BIRD. The most popular early variety. 

 Grown extensively in the vicinity of Baltimore, 

 Washington, Norfolk and Philadelphia for shipping 

 and general market purposes. See page 24. Qt. 45c; 

 pk. $2.50; bu. $9.00. 



PEPPER 



CALIFORNIA WONDER. Its large, smooth, ex- 

 tremely heavy, very mild, thick flesh make this var- 

 iety truly a wonder. Combining the excellent quality 

 of the Pimento and the size of Crimson Giant, Cal- 

 ifornia Wonder is being grown for all purposes. See 

 page 26. Deserves the attention of every pepper grower. 

 Pkt. 25c; oz. 75c; K lb. $2.50; lb. $9.00. 



SPINACH 



Improved strains, grown in Holland by the originators 

 of these strains; extensively imitated by other Holland 

 growers, but universally recognized as the most 

 superior types ever produced. See pages 30 and 31. 



SQUASH 



EARLY BUSH WHITE (Green Tinted). Preferred 

 by many market gardeners by reason of true decided 

 light green color, even when fully matured. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 20c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



RADISH 



MANNS' SELECTED SCARLET GLOBE. One of the 



best selling and most attractive radishes on account of 

 its bright scarlet color and handsome shape- Our stock 

 of this is the very best, selected with special care as to 

 size, shape, color and earliness, and market gardeners 

 will find it a money maker, as it is just right in every 

 respect. Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 10 lbs., 

 $7.00; 25 lbs., $15.00. 



TOMATOES 



EARLY CANADIAN. Developed in Ontario, Canada, 

 for adaptability to their very short growing season, 

 and regarded as the earliest tomato in cultivation. 

 Pkt. 25c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00. 



IMPROVED ADVANCE. An extra early, large 

 tomato of high quality, round or slightly flattened 

 shape, and exceptionally smooth for such an early 

 variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 34 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. 



MANNS' SPECIAL STRAIN BONNY BEST. Our 



special strain of Bonny Best has become a favorite 

 among large growers for the early market. It is truly 

 so superior to the ordinary stocks that it might right- 

 fullv be considered a new varietv. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 34 lb. 85c; lb. $3.00. 



MARGLOBE, This new introduction by the U. S. 

 Department of Agriculture is without doubt the most 

 wonderful development ever offered tomato growers. 

 Oz. 50c; M lb. $150; lb. $5.00. 



MANNS' IMPROVED STONE. A favorite with 

 canners and market gardeners, because of its heavy 

 yields, excellent quality, and beautiful appearance. 

 Very much superior to regular strains of New Stone, 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; M lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 



