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



SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



TOMATO 



1 oz. to 2,000 plants; 34 lb. per acre. 



AH 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, 

 especially if the cultivator is run too near the plants. 



Extra Early Varieties 



Second Early and Main Crop Varieties 



Improved Advance 



An extra early, large tomato of 

 high quality, round or slightly 

 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. 



RotinV Rpct ^ ur s P ec * a l strain of Bonny Best has 

 DUUIlj' JJcol 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., 40c; 

 34 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



Sparks' Earliana 



This is an extremely early variety 

 and 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; H lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 



TVJ r T i... TTof 1i7 F° r description see King of the Earlies. 



1AL ^ xtra uany Pkt 10; O2 .. j30 c; M i b .,90c ; ib.,$3.oo 



King of the Earlies 



A very productive and quite early 

 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; 

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



Bonny Best Tomatoes 



nilCl1k'« Fcirlv TpwpI Ripens 10 days later than Sparks' 

 l^naiK S> r^ariy jewel 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; }i lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 

 TnTlTl Rapr ^ second early variety, maturing 10 days later 

 J villi Dtlcl than the King of the 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; M bl., 

 $1.00; lb., $3.50. 

 WicHr»m TnmQtn Medium early, perfectly smooth, 



wisaom lomato deep red and un if orm . Pkt 10c; 



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



T ivi«dc*r»n'e ClnUa 0ne of tlle main varieties grown 

 l^lVingSrOn S OlODe by the leading Tomato growers 

 in Florida. It is of beautiful globe shape, very deep 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 greenhouse or first crop on 

 stake or trellis. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Pnraloco A very large, uniformly 

 \_jUI eiCMS globe-shaped, bright 

 scarlet, main crop or late tomato. 

 Fruits very solid, almost entirely free 

 from green core and with little or no 

 depression at stem end, making the 

 variety especially desirable for slicing, 

 canning and shipping. Vines very vigor- 

 ous, blight resistant and productive. 

 Pkt., 10c; M lb., $1.00. 



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. Grows in clus- 

 ters of 4 to 6 large fruits, retaining its 

 large size until late in the season. 

 Ripens early, and is entirely free from 

 ribbed or elongated fruits. Pkt., 10c; 

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



Livingston's Early 



Pprfortinti An improved Acme 

 rerieCTlOn _ w i t h a red skin, 

 produces large fruit until the close of 

 the season. Invariably smooth and of 

 handsome blood-red color. Some can- 

 ners prefer it to all others, especially 

 those who can the tomatoes whole. It 

 usually ripens 10 days ahead of Stone. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 90c; lb., 

 S3.00. 



KpIIpv's Rpd T h e ? l a n \ s 



j.vcntj o iv^u grow 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; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 



Matrhlpss The vine - are of 



IVAaLClllcaa 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. 



