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



SWEET OR SUGAR CORN 



One quart will plant 200 hills, eight quarts for an acre 



If corn is wanted by mail or express prepaid, add 5 cents per pint, 10 cents per quart, for charges. 



Early Premo 



PRE MO. — The earliest of all sweet corns; from 5 to 

 7 days earlier than Extra Early Adams. Remarkably 

 hardy for a sweet corn and can be planted earlier 

 than other sorts. In quality and sweetness it is all 

 that can be desired of an extra early corn. Pint, 10c. 

 Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



KENDEL'S EARLY GIANT.— This is not a mere 

 novelty, but is of real merit. Ears large, measuring 8 

 to 10 inches long, having 10 to 12 rows on each cob, 

 kernels pure white, sweet and tender. Quart, 20c. 

 Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



ADAM'S EXTRA EARLY.— The hardiest and earli- 

 est variety for the table use. It can be planted earlier 

 than any other, but it is not a sweet corn; white in- 

 dented grains and short ears. Dozen, 25c. Quart, 20c. 

 Bushel, $2.50. 



GOLDEN BANTAM. — Probably the very earliest 

 variety grown. Very sweet, none better for the home 

 garden for first early. Quart, 25c. Peck, $1.00. 

 Bushel, $4.00. 



IDEAL EARLY ADAMS. — A selection and improve- 

 ment over the old Early Adams. Makes larger and 

 handsomer ears and deeper grains. Ears measure 

 from 10 to 14 inches in length, with 12 or more rows 

 to the ear. Of excellent table quality, and a decided 

 acquisition. Pint, 10c. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. 

 Bushel, $3.25. 



MAMMOTH LATE. — This produces the largest ear 

 of any, a single ear sometimes weighing two or three 



KALE OR BORECOLE 



An ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill. 

 Three pounds to an acre. 



DWARF GERMAN GREENS (Siberian Kale).— 



Generally sown broadcast, but can be sown in drills a 

 foot apart in August. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. % 

 Pound, 30c. Pound, 80c. 



DWARF CURLED GREEN SCOTCH.— S e 1 d o m 

 exceeds 18 inches in height, but rounds out to a diam- 

 eter of 3 feet. The leaves are bright green, tender 

 and elegantly curled. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. % 

 Pound, 30c. Pound, 80c. 



EMERALD ISLE KALE.— This is really the hand- 

 somest Kale that has ever come under our notice, and 

 is entirely distinct from other strains. The closely 

 curled, handsome leaves are most attractive. A fine 

 exhibition plant of medium height. Very hardy. 

 Packet, 5c. 

 Pound, 75c. 



TALL CURLED GREEN SCOTCH.— Unusually 

 hardy, growing 2 feet or more in height, with re- 

 curved, spreading, deep green, curly leaves. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, 10c. % Pound, 30c. Pound, $1.00. 



NEW IMPERIAL, OR LONG STANDING.— Slow 

 seeder, hardiest for gardeners; superior to all other 

 sorts in vigorous habit; bright green color. Packet, 

 5c. % Pound, 10c. Pound, 35c. 



pounds. It ripens a little later than the evergreen, 

 with larger cobs, the kernels being flatter, not horse- 

 tooth shape. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.00. 

 Ears, 40c. Dozen. 



STABLE R'S EXTRA EARLY.— A new variety, of 

 larger size than usual for the early kinds. It is re- 

 markable for sweetness and earliness. A desirable 

 canning variety. Quart, 20c. Peck, 90c. Bushel, 

 $3.00. 



COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.— A new corn of merit 

 and desirable for family use. The grains are irregu- 

 lar, compact and sweet. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. 

 Bushel, $4.00. Ears, 40c. dozen. 



WHITE EVERGREEN.— A pure white strain of the 

 popular Stowell's Evergreen. The ears are very large 

 and well filled from butt to tip with long, slender, pure 

 white grains of the most delicious sweetness. It 

 yields two or more ears to the stalk, and they remain 

 in roasting ear state as long as any corn grown. 

 Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



METROPOLITAN. — A few days later than the Cory, 

 ears larger and of better qualitv. One of the best 

 extra-early sorts. Packet, 10c. Pint, 15c. Quart, 25c. 

 Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



BLACK MEXICAN. — Surpassed by none in quality 

 and tenderness. When cooked is almost white; the 

 ripe ear is black or blue black. Highly esteemed for 

 family use. Quart, 25c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



STOWELL'S EVERGREEN.— See illustration en- 

 graved from a photograph of an ear of our improved 

 strain. The seed which we offer is free from glaze 

 and flint, and has been grown completely isolated 

 from all other varieties. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. 

 Bushel, $3.00. Ears, 40c. Dozen. 



KOHL RABI 



1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill. IV 2 lbs. to an acre. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April in rows eighteen inches 

 apart, thinning out to eight inches between plants. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA.— This forms a bulb 

 above ground, and its flavor mingles the peculiarities 

 of the cabbage and turnip. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. 

 *4 Pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



ENDIVE— Endiven 



1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill. 3 lbs. to an acre. 



CULTURE. — June or July select a bed of good soil, 

 drill fifteen inches apart, sow seed and cover lightly. 

 The plants should not stand closer than twelve inches. 

 Keep the earth to the stems, destroy weeds and hoe 

 liberally. 



EXTRA GREEN CURLED.— It is the best. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, 15c. % Pound, 35c. Pound, $1.00. 



BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle).— Used 

 in soups and stews; requires to be tied up for blanch- 

 ing. Packet, 5c.-10c. Ounce, 15c. % Pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.25. 



