54 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hilien Sts., Baltimore, Md. MISCELLANEOUS FIELD SEEDS 



FIELD CORN 



The stock we offer has been especially grown and selected for seed purposes 



Clark's Early Smoky Dent fcSpdt 



one of the largest and most reliable growers of corn in this country. 

 Early Smoky Dent is today the earliest Dent Corn in cultivation, 

 maturing in 75 to 80 days; is a good yielder and entirely free from 

 disease; grows strong, quick and has splendid 7 to 8 ft. fodder. 

 pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Ninety-Day Red Cob See pagc 13 . 



CnlHpn WpSt Tn!s variet y wil1 vield a > a rger crop than 

 v ^'-' luc - li VTCOl anv other yellow corn in existence. It is 

 vigorous in growth very deeply rooted and produces broad-leaved 

 stalks of medium height. It is most attractive in appearance, 

 and the ears usually have 18 to 20 rows of large kernels which are 

 tightly wedged to make a solid ear. It refiuires about 100 days 

 to mature and deserves the attention of any grower who wants 

 a big crop of fine quality yellow corn. Pkt., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



PHHp Ctf thf> Nnrl-fi Maturing perfectly in 90 days and 



r-riue or me rviorm bemg very hardy and pro i mc . 



Pride of the North has become a favorite among Northern growers 

 and planters needing a 90-day yellow variety. The ears are of 

 medium size with very small red cob. The kernels are closely 

 set, long and compact. Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Learning Improved Dent LZV^li "'- 



riety. On good lands the stalks grow tall, producing two good 

 ears to each stalk. The ears are long, with small red cob well 

 filled w th grains of medium size, but deep, of a rich golden color. 

 It ripens, with us in from 100 to 110 days and make's a good crop. 

 Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. , 



Tr»wa Qilvor Mine The National White Corn. A re- 

 lOWa Oliver lVline mar kable drought resister and under 

 adverse conditions seems to pull through and make a crop where 

 other varieties fail Silver Mine is deep grained, pure white, rough- 

 topped, with a small, white cob. Ears run from 9 to 12 inches long, 

 with 16 to 20 rows of pure white kernels. Stalks medium height, 

 very leafy, with broad blades, frequently bearing two ears weigh- 

 ing 1 to 134 pounds each. Iowa Silver Mine has probably taken 

 as many sweepstakes and first premiums as any corn in existence. 

 Pkt., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



IfWJUCt r^nlH lVTirUfi With the expert farmer Gold Mine 

 LK/WtX UU1U J-VIIIIC i s known as medium early, between 

 the 110 day and the extra early sort? that mature in 85 days. It 

 is a great producer and sure cropper. Ears are medium, symmetri- 

 cal. Color bright golden yellow. The grain is deep And the cob is 

 small. Pkt.. $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Improved Maryland Yellow Dent 



A cross with the Golden West and Maryland Yellow Dent, both 

 well known varieties. Ears measure 12 to 15 inches in length 

 with 14 to 18 rows of very deep grains closely placed on the cob. 

 The strain has been fully established and will mean larger and 

 more profitable crops to the grower. Pkt., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



r^rkTHon Raaiitv Tt ,s a lar| ? e and broad-grained yellow 



ooiaen ceaury 9orn . The ears of per f e ct shape with 



from ten to fourteen straight rows of grains. The cob is very 

 small. Pk.. $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Boone County White fe c™ u^ i»r f c 



Silver Mine, but larger and later in maturing Ears well filled 

 out at both ends, cylindrical, 9 to 11 inches long, averaging 20 

 rows, some 18 to 22. Grain very deep, a little rough Cobs white, 

 of medium size Matures in 110 to 120 days. Pk., $1.00; bu., 

 $3.50. 



No. 311— Acme Seg- 

 ment Corn Planter 



Automatic slide type, adjust- 

 able for number of Kernels and 

 depth of planting. Has Chinese 

 bristle brush cut-off. Can be 

 used for beans. $2.00 



No. 309— Acme Ro- 

 tary Automatic 

 Corn Planter 



Full rotary Drop; having ad- 

 justable cast disk or seed plates, 

 and depth gauge. Extremely ac- 

 curate; also plants, beans and 

 ocas. $2.50 



Golden West 



Maryland White Dent £^™M E£SJS! 



er who has grown it. The jtalks are of a strong growth, bearing 

 from one to two large ears, which have 10 to 12 rows to the cob. 

 Grain is pure white and of fine quality. Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Improved Hickory King iSf^Jf™' $„»«£ 



early and very productive. Ears set low, are of large size, well 

 filled, very deep grained. It produces well, even on light land. 

 Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 



Cuban Giant Ensilage 



fodder. Pkt., <)0c; bu., $3.00. 



Well known as the leading 

 variety for the production of 



KAFFIR CORN 



The_ heads are greedily eaten by horses and cattle and make 

 splendid food for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and 

 cooked. Excellent forage. Cultivate same as common cora, re- 

 quiring four or five pounds per acre. 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE 



This plant is extensively grown for forage, especially ior sheep, 

 and for green manure. Prepare the ground as for turnips and 

 sow in June or July in rows two and a half feet apart at the rate 

 of two and a half pounds of seed per acre. 



SORGHUM or CANE 



EARLY AMBER SORGHUM. Furnishes a large yield of most 

 nutritious forage, which can be fed either green or cured, and will 

 yield two or three cuttings a year, stooling out thicker each time 

 it is cut. It grows ten or twelve feet high. Sow at the rate of 

 one peck per acre in drills three and a half to four feet apart. 

 EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM. This variety is similar in growth 

 to Early Amber, but under fair conditions produces a heavier 

 crop. It is better for stock feeding than the Amber. 



BUCKWHEAT 



JAPANESE. This variety yields very largely. The kernels 

 are larger than other sorts, but owing to its branching qualities 

 it need not be sown fo thickly. 



SILVER HULL. A superior variety in every way to the ordinary 

 Buckwheat which it has almost entirely superseded. 



OATS 



No. 311 



No. 309 



WHITE SPRING OATS. Our best recleaned stock of these 

 are Choice Northern grown, all heavy oats, which have been re- 

 cleaned by us 



RUST-PROOF OATS. A favorite spring variety in the South, 

 particularly where the land is rich; produces enormous yield, and 

 excellent for cutting for hay. 



