P. MANN’& CO., WASHINGTON; D.C. 
Mann’s Reliable Vegetable Seeds 
; GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR 
MARKET GARDENERS AND TRUCKERS 
AND THEREFORE THE BEST FOR PRIVATE USE. 
N presenting this our 1911 Catalogue to our patrons and friends we wish to thank them for the 
very liberal support they have accorded us during the past years, and trust they will favor us 
with their patronage in the future. The flattering reports received from customers about the 
quality of our seeds have been very gratifying. 
While we do not set apart any part of our Catalogue especially for novelties in the seed line, 
we wish to call attention to the items that are deserving exceptional mention. 
WE DELIVER FREE to any Post-office all vegetable seeds mentioned in this catalogue, if 
in packets, ounces, quarter or half pounds. Purchasers must pay charges on pounds, pints, 
quarts, pecks or bushels, and on all agricultural tools and fertilizers. 
WHEN ORDERING, please state whether you want goods shipped by mail, express or freight. 
When this is omitted, we use our best judgment. Remittances may be made by sending Post Office 
Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter or Draft. For small amounts, postage stamps 
are acceptable. Catalogues are sent free to all who want them. 
DISCLAIMER.—While we exercise the greatest care: to have all our seeds pure and reliable, 
we do not give any warranty, expressed or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds 
on these conditions, they must be at once returned. Yours truly, 
P. MANN & CO. 
SPECIAL NOTICE! 
Owing to the unsettlement of values on the line of goods listed in this Catalogue, all prices are 
subject to change without notice. 
207 7th STREET N. W. Telephone, Main 1121 
Asparagus Seed Spargel, Ger. 
j ua We OTH One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. 
i ie yy | “te Hh . CULTURE.—Sow in April or May, in rows 1 foot apart, 
NU and keep clean by frequent hoeing. When two years old trans- 
plant into permanent beds, which should be weil and deeply 
manured, and trenched to the depth of 18 inches. On _ the 
approach of winter, cover with manure or compost; fork the 
beds early in spring and apply a dressing of salt or kainit at 
the rate of 600 pounds an acre. Cut for use the second year 
after planting. 
PALMETTO ASPARAGUS.—An early, prolific and very 
desirable variety. Has the reputation of being less subject to 
blight than any other variety. The plants producing large, thick, 
dark green shoots. Price: Packets, 5c. Ounce, 10ec. ™% pound, 
15e. Pound, 50c. 
EARLY GEANT ARGENTEUIL.—This very handsome va- 
riety obtained by selection from seedlings of the Giant Dutch 
Purple Asparagus; the head is slightly pointed, and the scales 
with which it is covered are very closely set, overlapping each 
other | Price per) pound, Vibe: - 12 ‘pound, 25c; . Ounce; 10e: 
Package, 5c. 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.—A variety of aspara- 
gus which is sure to be in great demand, because it produces 
immense white stalks of tender and excellent quality. Price per 
pound, 50c. Per 4% pound, 20c. Per ounce, 10c. Per package, dc. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
TWO YEARS OLD. EXTRA STRONG AND HEALTHY ROOTS. 
About 2,500 roots are required to plant an acre. 
PALMETTO.—An early sort. Per 100, 75ce. Per 1,000, $4.50. 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.—Per 100, T5dc. Per 
= 0 1,000, $5.00. 
SSS — GIANT ARGENTEUIL.—Per 100, $1.00. Per 1,000, $5.00. 
ASPARAGUS KNIVES.—30c each. By mail, 35¢e each, post- 
Palmetto Asparagus. paid. Dozen, $3. 
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