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



316 Ninth Street, N. W. 

 V2 Block North Penna. Ave. 



Cauliflower 



One ounce produces about 3,500 plants. 



DRY WEATHER CAULIFLOWER— Especially adapted for 

 growing in dry locations where nearly all other varieties fail, 

 and for heads of good size. Dry Weather, which is also known 

 as Gilt Edge and Danish Giant, is about one week later than 

 our Early Snowball, is much larger and with much more foliage ; 

 hence it is not so suitable for forcing. The heads are very 

 large, white, firm and compact, and being well protected by the 

 dense foliage, are easily blanched and remain fit for use for a 

 long time. Pkt. 25c, oz. $2.25, 34 lb. $7.50. 



EARLY SNOWBALL— Our strain of this popular variety is 

 unequaled. It is one of the best for forcing under glass or for 

 the open ground. A sure header. Pkt. 25c, oz. $2.25, 34 lb. $7.50. 



Early Snowball. 



Cucumber 



-Gurke 



One ounce to fifty hills. One to two pounds to an acre. 



CULTURE. — For growth of Cucumbers, hills are raised, 

 standing five feet apart. Quite rich sandy soil is best. If neces- 

 sary, enrich the hills with a mixture of sandy soil and strong 

 rotted manure. For early use, plant in May; for pickling, plant 

 in June or July. Eight or ten seeds should be allowed to each 

 hill, as young plants are often destroyed by bugs. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE, OR ARLINGTON— 

 A selection from the White Spine, being more pointed at each 

 end. The young fruits are usually crisp and tender, and are 

 of very dark green color-, so that the variety is considered by 

 many to be the best. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 



LONDON LONG GREEN— The standard late sort, quite 

 crisp and of good size. It is not so early as the Spine, but is 

 more desirable for a late crop. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 H>- 3 5c, 

 lb. $1.25. 



THE DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER— As a forcing cucum- 

 ber, the Davis Perfect has no equal. Its excellent eating quali- 

 ties, shape, color and productiveness place it without a rival. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



PERFECTED JERSEY PICKLE— New and fine. The best 

 pickle. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c. lb. $1.00. 



GHERKIN, OR BURR— Used only for pickling. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c, 34 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



Early Fortune. 



EARLY FORTUNE— Is of recent introduction and is con- 

 sidered the finest market cucumber of the White Spine type. 

 The fruits measure 9 inches long and are slightlv tapering. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



Mann's Favorite Cucumber 



(SPECIALTY, see page 2.) 



A selection of a medium early White Spine. In color it is a 

 very deep green which holds for a long time. Pkt. 15c, oz. 30c, 

 34 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



COOL AND CRISP— A very early and prolific variety. Fruit 

 is long and good shape ; dark green in color. It shows knobs 

 bearing spines more than most varieties. It is a good home 

 variety. Pkt. 10c, ozw 15c, 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



KIRBY CUCUMBER— Is the earliest of the White Spine 

 type, fruit seven to eight inches long, cylindrical in shape. 

 Color a beautiful dark green from stem to blossom end, which 

 is retained longer than any variety we know of. Vigorous 

 grower, enormous yielder, shipping quality unexcelled, and 

 always commands the highest market price. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 

 34 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 



Egg Plant 



One ounce will produce 1,000 plants. 



Sow in March in hotbed, and transplant when two inches high 

 into a second hotbed, or let them remain and thin out to four 

 inches apart. When the weather becomes settled transplant into 

 the open ground three feet apart each way. Good culture is 

 quite as important as good seed; work the ground deep; make 

 it rich with well-rotted manure, and hoe often. 



BLACK BEAUTY EGG PLANT— The New York Black 

 Beauty combines in itself many characteristics which are very 

 valuable in this vegetable. In the first place it is very early; 

 in fact, the earliest good market variety. By this we mean it is 

 the earliest variety that grows to a good size suitable for market 

 purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 34 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 



NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS— Best New Jersey 

 gardener's selection. Oval shape, thornless, dark purple color 

 and rich flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 34 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 



FLORIDA HIGH BUSH— Has proved a money-maker to 

 Southern growers. It resists drought and wet weather to a 

 wonderful degree on account of its strong, upright growth, the 

 fruits being held well off the ground. Very vigorous and 

 productive, bearing profusely its large purple fruits of fine 

 shape and quality. An excellent shipper. Commission men 

 report they reach market in the best condition and command 

 high prices. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 34 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 



