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



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Early Horn 



CARROTS 



1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. 



Our stock is grown from choice selected and trans- 

 planted roots only, and are of the truest type and richest 

 color money can procure. 



CULTURE: — Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but 

 the most perfect roots however, are developed in rich, friable 

 soil, preferably sandy loam. The flavor and tenderness of 

 the table varieties is secured by having a quick growth, which 

 usually means good growing weather and proper cultivation. 

 Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until 

 the latter part of July, in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, finally 

 thinning the plants to 3 to 4 inches in the drills. The seed is 

 slow to germinate and if sown early or on moi^t soil, half an 

 inch is deep enough. When sown during the hot summer 

 months it is well to protect the seed bed with a thin layer of 

 chips or straw as excessive heat will kill the vitality of the 

 seeds before they germinate. After the seed has sprouted 

 remove the covering, selecting the late afternoon for this 

 work. Carrots are usually quite free from pests and diseases. 

 The usual danger from ground worms and slugs if of course 

 always prevalent, but once up they are easier to grow than 

 most vegetables. They are ready for table use in about two 

 months. 



The most popular forcing variety, pro- 

 ducing top-shaped reddish-orange roots 



about three inches long. Very early with small tops. Second 



in size, fine grained and of good quality when pulled young. 



Popular for early marketing but small. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 



30c; lb., $1.00 



Ovliocirr or Guerande. One of the most popular sorts 

 WXllc<iri f or table and stock. When full grown, 5]4 to 

 6 inches long, but should be pulled young for table use. Very 

 stout and thick, ending in an abrupt small tap root. If the 

 soil is too wet this variety will sometimes split badly, but this 

 can be prevented by properly controlling the drainage. Very 

 easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow soils where 

 other sorts would not thrive. Quality excellent. Pkt., 10c; 

 H lb., 30c; lb., SI. 00. 



Chantenay or Model Carrot &£°£*I££ 



early, half-long variety. Its quality, shape and size make it 



one of the best and most profitable sorts for either the home 



garden or for marketing. The roots grow to a length of about CHANTENAY 



5 inches, very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering slightly. 



They are smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable 



for use nearly as early as any, and will also prove very satis- 

 factory if grown for winter use. Very 'easily harvested and 

 bunched. Hkt., 10c; K lb.. 30c; lb., $1.00. 



vj„ w Qnnri«P This new variety has become a favorite 

 1>ICW oUIlIlsc with our Market garden trade because 

 of its fine quality, perfect shape and attractive color. The 

 crown stands above the ground causing the shoulders to 

 turn green. Sunrise has been found to be specially valuable 

 for medium and late use, an excellent keeper and thoroughly 

 dependable. It is of most perfect form, pointed-rooted, with 

 a broad, high shoulder; about 7 inches in length. It is the 

 brightest scarlet and the smoothest grain of all the half-long 

 carrots. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



Danvers Half Long £^4" pSeTn"^"' 



ket garden use. It is slightly longer than Chantenay and oui 

 strain produces uniformly smooth and evenly sized roots oi 

 handsome appearance. They are orange-red in color and the 

 flesh is sweet, crisp and tender, being fine grained and of highest 

 quality for table use. The tops are a 1'ttle larger than those 

 of Chantenay and the crown as flat, the roots taper very 

 slightly from the crown but form a blunt point at the tap root. 

 For main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown 

 during June may be depended upon to produce the verv best 

 crop of roots to store for winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 

 M lb., 30c; lb., SI. 00. 



Coreless or Scarlet Nantes ^S°L£ 



uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small top. Of a 

 very fine grain and absolutely free from coarseness and string- 

 iness. Excellent for bunching and extensively used for winter 

 storage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 



Improved Long Orange i y s X$»«A*$i- 



form in shape, deep orange in color. The roots grow to a 

 length of 12 inches and are of good quality for table use at 

 well as for stock. They require a deep soil and if full size 

 roots are wanted they should stand at least 8 inches apart in 

 18 inch rows. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb.. $1.00. 

 SUNRISE 



