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



French Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 



Golden Self .Blanching ^T^^Jl^- 



pact growth, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which are very 

 easily blanched to a clear waxen yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 

 M lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 



Silver Self. Blanching hlu^uit^nl b" 



of growth but resembling White Plume in color. High in quality, 

 very brittle and free from strings. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; M lb., 

 90c'; lb., S3. 00. 



CELERY 



PLANTS 



All Leading Varieties 



Ready During 



July and August 



SEE 



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FELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE 



Described on Page 55 



CORN SALAD 



1 ounce will sow 20 square feet; 6 lbs. to the acre. 



\ (Az&r^rxAciA ^ vegetable used as a salad. It is sown in 

 ziCIvcrodliiU the opening of spring in rows 1 foot apart, 

 and is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks from sowing. If wanted in early 

 spring, sow in September; cover with straw as soon as cold weather 

 sets in. Can be grown in cold frames, covered with straw mats 

 or shutters, and used any time during the winter. Large Seeded 

 Dutch M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



POP CORN 



WliitP Djop The most popular variety. The pearly white 

 Willie ixlCc grains are pointed and set closely on a small 

 cob. 10c per lb. 



Queen's Golden Yellow ^Trodulel^ytrge 



flakes. 10c per lb. 



Golden Plume 



CELERY 



* 1 ounce to 1,000 plants. 



Celery seed is very slow to germinate and therefore should be 

 started indoors in boxes from February to April or sown out of 

 doors in a finely prepared seed bed during April. See that the 

 seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost 

 wet until the seeds germinate. When the plants are about two 

 inches high thin out and transplant to a distance of two or three 

 inches apart each way. These must be kept entirely free from 

 weeds and when they are four inches high the tops may be cut 

 off so that the plants will grow more stocky. The plants are 

 usually set out in the permanent bed when five inches high and 

 it is usually best to do this during July or the first of August. In 

 some sections best results are obtained by transplanting in June. 



The permanent beds should be thoroughly prepared and well 

 enriched with rotted manure, which should be spaded in deeply, 

 the rows being spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. Cut off some of the root 

 and set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart in the rows, firming the soil 

 tightly, and cultivate them frequently for a period of sis weeks. 

 Celery needs plenty of moisture. 



When the plants are nearly full grown they should be blanched. 

 This isdone by drawing the soil closely about the plants to about 

 two-thirds of their height, being careful not to allow any of the 

 earth to fall between the leaves. Repeat this process every few 

 days until only the top of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb 

 the plants while they are wet or the soil is damp as this is liable 

 t o result in injury from rust. 



This new strain of Golden Self-Blanch- 

 ing has been pronounced by authorities 

 to be the best of all the early varieties. It matures two or three 

 weeks earlier than any other sort, blanches more quickly and shows 

 less tendency to blight or crown-rot. Distinctly larger and ranker 

 in growth than Golden Self-Blanching; more plainly ribbed and 

 does not grow hollow. The crisp, tender stalks are very broad 

 and the large full plumed centers are displayed to advantage. 

 Combining the assets of earliness, finest qulaity and appearance 

 Golden Plume offers a splendid opportunity to Market Gardeners. 

 Celery Growers in New York and New Jersey have met with tre- 

 mendous success using this variety. Pkt., 25c; 34 °z., SI. 00; 

 1 oz., $3.50; M lb., $12.00. 



WVlltP Plnmp A very P°P ular market variety, being 

 ttiiilc: x iitinc very early, easily blanched and of hand- 

 some appearance. The leaves are light, bright green and the flesh 

 is a beautiful silvery-white color. Not as good a keeper as French 

 Golden Self-Blanching. Oz., 25c; H lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



French Golden Yellow Self-Blanching 



(Originators Stock). This is the standard celery for early use, 

 being ready for use very early, and much superior to other varie- 

 ties in a great many respects. Our strain of this very popular sort 

 cannot be excelled in quality or appearance. The plants are of 

 medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foliage. 

 As they r ature the irfner leaves and stems turn to a beautiful golden 

 yellow, which adds much to their appearance and makes the work 

 of blanching much easier. The stalks are solid, crisp, tender, free 

 from strings and of a fine nutty flavor. A favorite with both large 

 and small growers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c; H lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00. 



TToott RlaooUAi* Two weeks later than Golden Self-Blanch- 

 EsA&y Dieatner mgg Blanches readily and is a great 

 favorite with Southern growers who usuady plant a full crop of 

 this one sort. Vigorous in growth and a splendid keeper. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25; lb., $3.50. 



Witl1~P1" OllPPTl ^ medium height, an excellent winter 

 VV llllcl V/ LI cell keeping sort, producing thick creamy 

 white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. The hearts are 

 large and it blanches well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb. 

 $2.00. 



Evans' New Triumph Ita^AnCZ^y 



large but crisp, brittle, tender and fine-flavored stalks. It is late 

 and requires the whole season to develop, but will keep longer 

 than other sorts. We recommend it as worthy of the first place 

 as a late Celery. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf habit. 



It is solid, and an excellent keeper, and 

 of fine nutty flavor. When blanched, the heart, which is large 

 and full, is of a light yellow, making it exceedingly showy and 

 desirable for either market or private use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 M lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 



r^nlnmhifl ^ n exce Pt' onauv nne > early variety, which 

 uUlUniUld f or s j 2e anc j shape is unsurpassed. The plant 

 is of medium height, but very stocky, foliage is a light shade of 

 green with yellow tinge, and the stalks are thick, almost round, 

 and resemble Giant Pascal in shape, but are of a rich, yellow color, 

 similar to the well-known Golden Self-Blanching, which it resembles 

 very much when trimmed and bunched. It matures early, and its 

 exceedinglv fine flavor and crispness will please even the most 

 critical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb.. 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Golden Heart 



Giant Pascal 



A superior keeping sort. The stalks are 

 very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich 

 nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its 

 freshness a long time. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb.. 75c; lb., $2.50. 



