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



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TOMATO 



Second Early and Main Crop Varieties 



1 oz. to 2,000 plants; }-£ lb. per acre. 



All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks, exclusively for seed purposes, by the originators, experienced growers and experts. We 

 are fully convinced of the merit of all new varieties before placing them in our catalog, and therefore strongly recommend our strains as 

 being absolutely reliable. 



For early, the seed should be sown in hotbeds during February or the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and half an inch 

 deep. Later sowing may be made until the last of April. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches high they should be set out 4 or 5 inches 

 apart in another hotbed or cold frame, or removed into small pots allowing a single plant to the pot. Expose to the air as much as pos- 

 sible to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, and shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established. Cultivate 

 thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but the last two or three workings should be very shallow or the crop may be badly injured 

 especally if the cultivator is run too near the plants. 



Extra Early Varieties 



T„~~_„.,^.,4 A A*,^*->^n An extra early, large tomato of 



Improved Advance high quality> y roun | or 9 u g hti y 



flattened shape, and exceptionally smooth for such an early variety, 

 As early and hardy as Earliana and yielding more fruit both in the 

 first and subsequent pickings. It is more shapely, more free from 

 cracks and shows less green about the stem than other extra early 

 sorts. With Improved Advance the grower can produce a crop 

 which will stand superior in appearance and quality, in competi- 

 tion with the other extra earlies and command the fancy prices 

 of an early market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; M lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



.Larly Lianadian adaptability to their very short grow- 

 ing season. Extremely early, perfectlv shaped and quite prolific. 

 Pkt., 25c; oz., 60c. M lb., $2.00; lb., 7.00. 



CJ_ 1^ » I7o»lia«o This is an extremely early variety 

 OpaiKS* t/aniaiia an d produces large clusters of fair- 

 size fruits, which are very uniform in size and shape. It is hardy, 

 and can be set out early. Color of flesh deep red, very solid and 

 fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 



jvt l?^<-«.^» T?^»»1»t For description see King of the Earlies. 

 LA.L, H/Xtra r^ariy pkt.,10; oz.,30c; M lb.,90c; lb.,$3.00 



r;„rt nf +Ua Forlioc A v<-ry productive and quite early 

 JVing Ol tne r^anies variety, very similar to Sparks, 

 Earliana; the vines are somewhat heavier and leaves more plenti- 

 ful, which furnish great protection for the fruit: and for this reason 

 it has become a favorite with many growers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 

 H lb., 90c; lb., $3.50. 



/"i-.—.^!- Very smooth and highly colored, round red sort, me. 

 ^-*UIIlcl dium sized. Used almost exclusively for forcing. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., $1.00; M lb., $3.00. 



RnnnV Rp«sr special strain of Bonny Best has 



■ L * LM - 111 ^ ucsl become a favorite among large growers 

 for the early market. It is truly so superior to the ordinary 

 stocks that it might rightfully be considered a new variety. 

 It is earlier than Chalk's Early Jewel, and within two or three 

 days as early as Earliana. Very prolific, with liberal foliage 

 to protect the fruit from the sun. The beautiful scarlet-red 

 fruit is set in clusters of 5 or more. Its great characteristic 

 is that it ripens each setting of fruit nearly all at once, and 

 ripens evenly all over up to the stem. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 M lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 



Bonny Best Tomatoes 



I want to say a word of praise for your special strain of 

 Bonny Best Tomato. For heavy cropping, large size, and 

 earliness and smoothness, it can not be beat. It will suit 

 any critical market gardener if he wants the best strain 

 obtainable. I have been growing Bonny Best Tomato for 20 

 years and have paid as much as $5.00 per oz. but I must say 

 that you have about the best strain I ever used. They are 

 extra fine. Geo. T. Robinson, , Md. 



nilillk'Q Fdrlv TawpI Ripens 10 days later than Sparks. 

 linaiK S i^any J eWei Earliana, but more desirable for 

 home use as fruits are thicker through and more solid, comparing 

 favorably with the later maturing sorts. Color bright scarlet and 

 quality very best. Pkt.. 10c; oz., 30c; U. lb., 85c; lb.. $3.00. 

 TrkViri Tlcio«- A second early variety, maturing 10 days later 

 JUIIII Ddtr than the King oi thp Earlies. Fruit is borne 

 in clusters of 3. of bright red color, averaging 3 inches across and 

 2% inches from stem to blossom end. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 bl., 

 85c; lb., $3.00. 



T ivindcrnn'c f^lrkho ( - )ne of ttle main varieties grown 

 JL-lVingStOn S OlODe by the , eading Tomato growers 



in Florida. It is of beautiful globe shape, verv dreD through from 



blossom end to stem, which permits of a 

 greater number of slices being taken 

 than with the flat fruited sorts. Among 

 the very first to ripen, although of large 

 size;very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, 

 ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy 

 rose-tinged purple. A good cropper and 

 -one of the best for greenhouses or first 

 crop on stake or trellis. Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 35c; M lb.,$1.00; lb,, $3.50. 



Early Detroit vi K^| n a ^ 



productive; fruit round or nearly 

 globe shaped, firm, and purplish-pink 

 in color. Ripens with Chalk's Early 

 Jewel and is a splendid second early 

 variety. Bears its large, uniform, 

 smooth fruit throughout the season, 

 yielding more marketable tomatoes 

 than the popular Beauty, which it most 

 closely resembles. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 

 M lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



Livingston's Beauty 



A decided favorite for home market or 

 shipping, being early, hardy, a strong 

 grower, productive, large, always 

 smooth, of perfect shape and excellent 

 quality. Color is very glossy crimson, 

 with a tinge of purple. Pkt., 10c; M.lb., 

 90c; lb., $3.00. 



Kelley s Red grow e vigorously 



and are very productive. The fruit is 

 very large, slightly flattened, bright 

 scarlet, smooth, lipening evenly to the 

 stem without a crack, twenty tons hav- 

 ing been grown to the acre. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; lb.. $2.50. 



Mntrhlpss The vine ? are ° l 



iVlitlCIliess. strong, vigorous 

 growth, well set with fruit, the foliage 

 is very rich, dark green color. They are 

 entirely free from core, of a very rich 

 cardinal red color, and are not liable to 

 crack from wet weather. The fruits 

 are of the largest size, and this is main- 

 tained throughout the season, the 

 healthy growth of foliage continuing 

 until killed by frost. Oz., 30c; M lb.. 

 90c; lb., $3.00. 



