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P. MANN & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



(Rothe Rube, Ger.) 



Culture. — Seeds should be sown thinly in drills one-half to one 

 inch in depth. Make the first sowing when the trees are starting out 

 in leaf and continue with additional plantings every three or four 

 weeks until August ist, so that a constant supply of fresh, tender 

 roots may be had throughout the season. Use one ounce to ioo feet 

 of drill; four pounds per acre in rows three feet apart. 



Crosby's Egyptian.— This variety is as early as the original 

 Egyptain, but careful selection has been made thicker, and of bet- 

 ter quality. For early use, either for market or for family gardens, 

 this variety easily takes the lead. It is very popular among market 

 gardeners. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. x /\. pound, 15c. Pound 40c. 



Crimson Globe, — A second early variety, somewhat oblong in 

 shape with smooth skin and very dark flesh. Good quality. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, ioc. % pound 15c. Pound, 50c. 



Early Eclipse. — Very early, dark red color, small top, and free 

 from fibrous roots; will grow without thinning the plants. Packet, 

 5. Ounce, ioc. % pound, 15c. Pound, 40c. 



Bastian's Early.— Very early, of quick growth, fine turnip 

 form and bright red color. Excellent quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 ioc. y A pound, 15c. Pound, 40c. 



ECLIPSE BEET. 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip.— Very 



and globular in shape. Tender and sweet. 



early and an excellent keeper. Tops small. Roots dark red 

 Packet, 5c Ounce, ioc. X / A pound, 15c. Pound 40c. 



Improved Early Blood Turnip.— An improved variety of the Early Blood Turnip ; of deep, 

 blood-red color; fine form and flavor. An excellent market sort. Packet, 5c. Ounce, ioc. y A pound, 

 15c. Pound, 40c. 



Edmond's Blood Turnip.— Of deep red color, smooth and of fine form. One of the leading 

 varieties both for market and for family use. Packet, 5c. Ounce, ioc. y A pound 15c. Pound, 50c. 



MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET 

 FOR STOCK FEEDING. 



Improved Mammoth Prize Long Red (also called STorbtain 



and Giant Jumbo Mangel.) — The heaviest cropping and best long 

 mangel. This mammoth variety grows to an immense size, single roots 

 weighing twenty to thirty pounds each, and always of a very fine texture 

 and good quality. l / A pound, ioc. Pound, 30c. 5 pounds or more, 20c lb. 



Red Globe Mangel.. — This variety is valuable for earliness and 

 smooth symmetrical globe shaped roots. The roots are about eight inches 

 in diameter. X / A pound, ioc. Pound, 30c. 5 pounds or more at 20c per 

 pound. 



BROCCOLI. 



German 

 Spargle Kohl. 



Sow thinly in seed beds about the middle of Spring; transplant and 

 cultivate the same as Cabbage. Produces heads very nearly like Cauli- 

 flower, but more hardy. 



Early Large White. — Heads medium size, close and compact. One 

 of the most certain to head. Packet, ioc. Ounce, 30c. J4 pound, $1.00. 



i .; BORECOLE, or KALE.— See Kale. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



German, 

 "Sprossen Kohl. 



Brussels Sprouts are being more extensively grown and used. Home 

 gardeners are finding out that this delicious vegetable can be used as easily 

 grown as cabbage. Sow in May and manage as winter cabbage. In the 

 Fall break the leaves down so that the little cabbage will have more room 

 to grow. 



Perfection.— The best variety; is closely covered with large, compact 

 sprouts. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. ; Y A lb. 50 cts. ; lb. $1.50. 



