J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Detroit Dark Red Beets 



n*»rrmr Hark RpH P areful comparison with all prom- 

 L ' cllul1 LfULUk. ivcu inent varieties on the 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- 

 some appearance 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; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



•Plirfkei Early sort, growing 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Of 

 I/UlcKa good quality and color and nearly as early as the 

 extra early varieties. Pkt., 10c; M lb.. 30c; lb., $1.00 



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. If wanted 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 1 inch deep 

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

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

 the pound 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 

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

 July 1st. 



Extra Early Flat Egyptian ° e ° y e e °jj e h s < 



excellent for forcing and early crop. Roots are distinctly 

 fiat, 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., 30c; lb.. $1.00. 



Manns' Early Spring %[ n i£? e A%*Ii 



color, and of exceptional quality, Manns' Early Spring 

 Beet offers an unusual opportunity for profitable product- 

 ion. It is suitable for growing either out of doors or under 

 glass and deserves the attention of every commercial 

 grower. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 45c; lb., $1.50; lOlbs., $12.50. 



New Model 



A very good early variety 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. This variety fills a 

 definite need among the market gardeners and has met 

 with success. Pkt., 10c; H lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Crosby's Egyptian ™? e £ ^Ve *^ 



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 

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

 and tap root. Pkt., 10c; \4. lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



fnmcnti C^\r\\\o. An excellent main crop variety of med- 

 Unm!)On VrlOUe i um s ize, 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., 30c; lb., $1.00. j 



Edmand's Blood Turnip *™$ r e a u r n y d ; , t°J h '£• 



plish red. with little zoning: a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; \i lb., 

 30c; lb., $1.00. 



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 

 16 to 20 lbs. to the acre >s sown broadcast. 



Plant from middle of May to middle of June in drills about 2 J^ 

 feet apart and 1 inch to 1J^ 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 £ c ,n g \h"V«r 



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. \i lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 



p ft ij. n r TcfnlrctTrl T ' le Dest Yellow Mangel in cultiva- 

 vjUIUcII i, tlllKdrU t)on _ i t contains a larger percentage 



Very desirable for feeding purposes 



20c; lb.. 50c. 



BROCCOLI 



Calabrese Green Sprouting or Heading 



This plant is somewhat similar to cauliflower in its nature of 

 growth, but produces a large solid head which remains green. 

 When this head is cut, numerous sprouts develop, forming small 

 heads which command a fancy price among Italian trade. It is 

 rapidly becoming popular and is being generally used in leading 

 hotels because of its delicious, rich asparagus flavor. Pkt., 25; 

 oz., 60c; X lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 



Italian Green Sprouting ^7^0^™" 



"greens" than seven top turnip and is fairly hardy in Maryland 

 making a profitable cover crop. Sow in August broadcasting two 

 to three pounds per acre and the first sprouts will be ready for 

 market during February or early March, at which time they 

 usually command a very good price. Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 45c; lb., 

 $1.50; 10 lb., $12.50. 



of sugar than the red sorts 

 and easily harvested. Ji lb 



USE A FELINS TYING MACHINE 

 FOR BUNCHING BEETS 



