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



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SEED POTATOES 



Let us quote close prices on highest quality seed on basis 

 of lowest market value 



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j Maine Grown j 



Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be produced, however, on a 

 sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches turned under in the fall, or land which was 

 heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. 



In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the stem end, because 

 the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts cannot draw moisture from the 

 opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, the 



pieces should be soaked in a for- 

 maldehyde solution as a preventa- 

 tive. 



For a very early crop, run off 

 furrows about three feet apart and 

 about four inches deep. Drop the 

 pieces about 15 inches apart in the 

 lurrows and cover to a depth of 

 about 1J^ inches, gradually filling 

 in the furrows to level as the vines 

 grow larger. For main crop it is 

 just as well to cover the eyes with 

 four inches of soil at once. If fer- 

 tilizer is used, apply it either in the 

 row or broadcast before planting 

 and be sure that it is thoroughly 

 mixed with the soil so that the seed 

 is not burned. Fresh stable ma- 

 nure will cause the potatoes to 

 become scabby. 



Just before the sprouts have ap- 

 peared above the ground run a 

 light harrow over them to kill the 

 weeds and break up the crust. 

 Continue weeding and harrowing 

 until there is danger of breaking 

 off too many sprouts. Cultivate 

 thoroughly and frequently, being 

 careful not to cut any of the roots, 

 continuing until the vines have at- 

 tained full growth and begin to 

 spread. 



Spraying for insects and blight 

 is very necessary, Pyrox, Bug 

 Death, etc., giving very satisfactory 

 results. 



The size and quality of the crop 

 and the ability to resist disease ia 

 directly dependent upon the seed 

 planted and no amount of cultiva- 

 tion or attention will offest the 

 uncontrollable results of poor teed. 

 Be sure of your crop and plant only the best Maine grown seed 

 potatoes. 



Norcross 



Medium sized, very smootn skinned 

 and shallow eyed; in color light pink 



Early Six Weeks 



and of fine texture. 



Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph ™y V g \ r ^Yn g r Yn 



favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly 

 depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very hardy and 

 vigorous, maturing with extra earlies. 



Dllk ntfl Rpfi« This very popular local variety; has gained 

 ly<iJvUl<l ixcUO favor due_ to its very productive and fine 

 cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Baltimore 

 markets than the most fancy table stock from New York and 

 Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote. 



Tri^Vl r^nr»h1pr ^ e biggest Potato and greatest producer 

 lllo.ll VjUUUlCl known among the first early varieties. It 

 will outyield all other early kinds and equal most of the later va- 

 rieties. Fine quality, color a pure creamy white, shape round to 

 oblong and smooth. Vines very stocky, with dark foliage. 



Kiirlv RnSP ^ or a generation the standard Potato of the 

 Il«±liy XVUSc whole country for earlies, yield, thrift, beauty 

 and table qualities, because it always succeeds well in any soil, 

 in any climate and in any latitude. Too well known to need des- 

 cription. Our stock is strictly pure. 



Madbip MnmfiV This ' is a decidedly valuable acquisi- 

 IVldggie IVlUrpny t ; on to the p otato family. The shape 

 is flattened oblong with smooth eyes and of rose color. It is very 

 hardy, productive and bears tubers of large size. 

 P, nn - ~\f rkii-n+ni-n White skin, fiat, oval form, smooth, 

 Vjreen IVlOUnidin of good appearance; fine for the table 

 quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper. Valuable for late 

 crops. Now taking the lead in all markets. 



("'ftlH f ftitl A very desirable main crop variety of recent 

 *J«*l* V-iOlll introduction; has proven to be very hardy, of 

 vigorous growth, most productive, of the very best quality. The 

 tubers are slightly oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. 

 The eyes axe small, and there is but little waste in paring. The 

 skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint. 



QoorktiH rVi-»r» C00H Potatoes are of medium size, and 

 OeCOIlU drop OeeO require l ess 3ee d per acre than 

 Maine-grown stock. Planters who have tried them will use no 

 other. Prices on application. 



White Star 



keeper. 



Medium late, of good size and quality, white 

 in color; eyes flush with the skin and a good 



Norcross 



American Giant 



Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flattened, 

 the skin is finely netted or rusty, which always 



indicates good cooking and eating qualities. The tubers are large 



and very uniform, maturing medium early. 



Is one of the heaviest yielders grown, 

 and a favorite with all large growers. 

 It is a long, white, smooth, handsome Potato, of good quality, 

 with shallow eyes; maturing with the second earlies and is a late 

 keeper. 



PrOSTlPrirv This is a very handsome general crop Potato. 

 ITlUaJJclliy j ts s jji n ; s s ]ig}, t ]y rus ty, of a light cream-white 

 color; its shape is an oblong and slightly flattened. The eyes are 

 very shallow, the size is large and desirable, very few under market 

 size. Always smooth and regular in form and of splendid quality. 



Rlirhnnfc This variety is quite largely used as one of the 



ul UdlUk re liable late Potatoes, is of good size, white skinned, 



of oblong shape and good yielder. It is a late keeper and also of 

 good flavor. 



A splendid early variety, fine quality, color a pure 

 white, shape oblong, yielding large crops. 



Puritan 



SEED SWEET POTATOES 



FIvpv'g Imnrnvp^l The strain used every year by Mary- 

 Avl£,ey S lllipiUVCU land's most successful sweet potato 

 growers. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable stock and sells 

 higher than any other Dry and sweet; decidedly the best of all. 

 Prices subject to market fluctuations. 



Sweet Potato Plants see Page 36 



