28 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island Salsify 



SALSIFY 



or Oyster Plant 



1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 



Requires a well enriched, mellow 

 soil, which, previous to sowing the 

 seeds, should be stirred to a depth 

 of 18 inches. Sow early in the 

 spring in drills 15 inches apart; 

 cover the seed with fine soil 1J4 

 inches in depth, and when the 

 plants are strong enough thin out 

 to 6 inches apart. As the leaves 

 resemble grass, be careful they are 

 not mistaken for it when weeding. 



Mammoth Sandwich 



lol<lIlli t yp e( producing roots of 

 nearly double the size and weight 

 of the old varieties; mild and deli- 

 cately flavored. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 

 60c; lb., $2.00. 



RHUBARB or Pie 

 Plant 



Sow in April or May, in drills 1 

 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, 

 thin out in rows 6to 10 inches apart. 

 Transplant the ensuing fall or 

 spring in rich soil. Set out the 

 roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; 

 the following spring it will be fit 

 to use. 



Linnaeus 20c ; "k ib'., 40c"; 



lb., SI. 25. 



Viptnrifl Very large, the finest 

 » ILlUlia cooking variety. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; j2 lb., 40c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



RHUBARB ROOTS-See page 33. 



SQUASH 



HERBS 



Pkt. Oz. H lb. 



Anise $0.05 $0.15 $0.40 



Basil 05 .15 .50 



Caraway, lb., 75c 10 .15 .25 



Coriander 05 .10 .25 



Dill, extra large 05 .10 .25 



Fennel, lb., 60c 05 .15 .35 



Lavender 10 .25 .85 



Marjoram, sweet. . . 10 .20 .60 



Sage '. .10 .25 .75 



Summer Savory 10 .20 .40 



Thyme 10 .50 1.75 



1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; large seeded 15 hills. 



2 lbs. of bush sorts to acre; large seeded 3 to 4 to acre. 



Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, rich soil- 

 Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet apart each way; thin 

 out to three plants in a hill. _ Cultivate frequently until the vines 

 commence running, after which do not work the soil deep. Use 

 Paris Green to destroy bugs, as with Cucumbers. Plant Bush 

 Squashes in hills 5 feet apart each way; thin out to four plants in 

 a hill. 



Extra Early White Bush Squash 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop 



This is an improved strain of the Old White Bush. It sets fruit 

 10 days earlier; of a beautiful clear waxy white instead of the green- 

 ish white often seen. Very productive, and shows less ridge or 

 scallop; containing a larger amount of solid flesh. Pkt., 5c; }£ 

 lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 



SnmtYlPr Prnnl/nprlf A beaut'*" 1 bright yellow, bears 



summer ^roonnecK all summer , _ an d commands 



good prices. Very desirable for market and private use. Pkt., 

 5c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



Bush Fordhook Squash £ pe th th. "untY^'be 



grown much more closely together. The fruits are rather shorter 

 and thicker than those of the running type, and have a smaller 

 seed cavity. Our Fordhook Squash is about a week later than the 

 Early White Bush, but is much sweeter and better flavored. 

 Stored in a drv place they will keep in good condition until the 

 following June. Pkt., 5c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES 



variety, with very hard, 



fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, and 



A splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c; M lb., 35c; 



Hubbard & k h n ° wn ' 



excellent for table use. 

 lb., $1.00. 



Flesh red, of fine flavor and good 

 keeper Pkt.,5c; J£lb.,15c;lb.,40c 

 A fall and winter variety regarded very 

 highly in the markets. Oval form, 

 pointed, thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, remarkably 

 sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and will boil dry as a 

 mealy potato. Pkt., 5c; }i lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



Winter Crookneck 

 Boston Marrow 



SORREL 



A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which 

 are used as boiling "greens" or salad. Seed 

 should be sown thinly in drills early in 

 spring. When well started thin out to 

 stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The 

 leaves can be gathered for use at any time 

 after the plants are well started in growth, 

 and the roots will continue to produce a 

 further supply. The plant is entirely hardy, 

 and, starting into growth early the follow- 

 ing spring, will afford a large supply of 

 fine "greens" quite early. 



Large-Leaved French 



Pkt., 5c; ]4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.15. 



Improved Hubbard 



