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P. MANN & CO., Washington, D. C. g&STSaR :S^Si 



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. 



Premo — 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.. Pt. 20c, 

 qt. 35c, pk. $2.00, 

 bu. $7.00. 



Kendel's 

 Early Giant — 

 This is not a 

 mere novelty, 

 but is of real 

 merit. Ears 

 large, measur- 

 ing 8 to 10 

 inches long, 

 having 10 to 12 

 Cl ... _ rows on each 



Stowell s Evergreen cob ; k e r n e 1 S 



pure white, sweet and tender. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, 

 pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



Early Evergreen — The ears of this new corn 

 grow 8 inches long; are mostly 14 to 16 rows. It 

 ripens 10 to 12 days in advance of Stowell's Ever- 

 green, and is equallv as gooH for all purposes. 

 Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. $650. 



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. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. $6.50. 



Mann's Early Sugar Corn 



(SPECIALTY, see page 2.) 



A big-eared medium early corn with the sweet 

 flavor of the late varieties. Pt. 30c, qt. 50c, pk. $2.25, 

 bu. $8.00. 



Ideal Early Adams — A selection and improvement 

 over the old Early Adams. Makes larger and hand- 

 somer 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. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.25. 



Golden Bantam — Probably the very earliest va- 

 riety grown. Very sweet ; none better for the home 

 garden for first early. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $2.00, 

 bu. $7.00. 



De Lue's Golden Giant ("The Sweetest Corn on 

 Earth") — If you want the best and only the best, 

 all you have to do for early, medium and late sweet 

 corns is to plant De Lue Golden Giant every week 

 or ten days. Superior to the Golden Bantam sweet 

 corn. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.00. 



Borden's Wonder Bantam (Sugar Corn) — Has the 



good qualities of the Golden Bantam, maturing about 

 the same time. Stalks grow 6 feet in height, produc- 

 ing ears 8 to 10 inches long, with 8 rows of rich 

 golden-colored kernels. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $2.25, 

 bu. $8.00. 



Howling Mob — One of the very best early varie- 

 ties. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $2.00. bu. $7.00. 



Black Mexican — Surpassed by none in quality 

 and tenderness. When cooked is almost white. 

 The ripe ear is black or blue-black. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, 

 pk. $2.25, bu. $8.00. 



Country Gentleman — A new corn of merit and de- 

 sirable for family use. The grains are irregular, 

 compact and sweet. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. $7.00. 



Mammoth Late — This produces the largest ear of 

 any, a single ear sometimes weighing one or two 

 pounds. It ripens a little later than the Evergreen, 

 with larger cobs, the kernels being flatter, not 

 horse-tooth shape. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. $7.00. 



Stowell's Evergreen — So well known that it 

 scarcely needs description. Excellent; keeps green 

 till cold weather ; ears large ; one of the best. 

 Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. $6.50. 



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. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 



Blue Curled Scotch — A distinctly blue close-curled 

 Scotch strain in large demand in the Norfolk (Va.) 

 section on account of its deep color and excellent 

 shipping qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 



New Imperial, or Long Standing — Slow seeder; 

 hardiest for gardeners, superior to all other sorts 

 in vigorous habits ; bright green color. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 10c, i/| lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 



Emerald Isle Kale — This is really the handsomest 

 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. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, M lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 



Plain, or Smooth — Fine for salads. Oz. 10c, 

 M lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 



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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, de- 

 stroy weeds, and hoe liberally. 



Extra Green Curled — It is the best. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c, M lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 



Broad-Leaved Batavian (Escarolle) — Used in 

 soups and stews. Requires to be tied up for 

 blanching. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, M lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 



Kohl-Rabi 



(Turnip- Rooted Cabbage) 



One ounce to 200 feet of drill. One and a half 

 pounds to an acre. 



CULTURE.— Sow in April in rows 18 inches 

 apart, thinning out to 8 inches between plants. 



Early White Vienna — This forms a bulb above 

 ground, and its flavor mingles the peculiarities of 

 the cabbage and turnip. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, 

 lb. $2.25. 



Earliest Purple Vienna — Same in every respect as 

 the Earliest White Vienna, except in the outside 

 color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 



