Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ema Se Aides ras pi a BIGGER BIGGER §=J.MANNS & CO. TRUCKER’S FAVORITE SEED HOUSE | Hillen & Forrest Sts. — Baltimore, Md. Are superb in color and wonderful in flowering qualities. We offer only the finest selected bulbs in all the leading named va-— Tieties and mixtures. SEE COMPLETE LIST Empress of India FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS Will materially improve the appearance and value of the Home Grounds and afford much pleasure for all who look upon their magnificent blooms. The following are rapidly increasing in popularity and are worthy of your con- sideration: Dahlias, Cannas, Gladioli, Tuberoses, Peonies, Iris, Caladiums, Clematis, Madeira Vines, etc., for Spring Planting. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Crocuses, etc., imported in large quantities from Holland for fall planting. J. MANNS & CO. "sees BALTIMORE, MD. J. MANNS & CO. SEEDS BALTIMORE, MD. 35th Annual Catalogue Tested, Proved and Dependable Seeds, Implements, Tools, Machinery and General Farm and Garden Supplies The, Same High Ideals And Business Methods Shall The High Quality of Our Seeds Has Brought Us | Continued Govern Our Success Activities Since During 887 1922 For Success Make This Store the Source of Your Seeds. Every seed buyer is vitally interested to know that conditions affecting the produc- tion and distribution of seeds have now become reasonably normal and the combined efforts of America and Europe are once more resulting in quality and price of a pre-war standard. We also, are more efficiently organized to give the usual prompt and careful attention to all orders, large and small. The opportunity we have enjoyed in supplying such a large number of the Truckers of Maryland and the South is highly appreciated and our constant aim is absolutely to earn and justify this implicit confidence which is placed in us. To accomplish this and to maintain this reputation, we use the most perfect and modern seed testing equipment, supplemented by Greenhouse tests, by which we are as- sured of the vitality of all seeds before they are sent out. In addition, our trial grounds, which are operated under our personal supervision, serve to keep us continually informed as to the comparative quality of all the various standard strains as well as novelties. Our constantly increasing volume of business is conclusive proof that quality is of utmost importance to all growers and that we are successfully serving our patrons with the best seeds obtainable. The matter of price, however, while a secondary consideration, should not be overlooked. Our quotations compare favorably and we give every assur- ance that an order placed with us means a purchase of strictly first class seed at a very substantial saving in cost. ORDERS. Be sure to sign your name plainly and give full shipping instructions. REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Orders, Registered Letters, Express Money Orders, or Draft For amounts up to one dollar clean postage stamps will be accepted. Our terms are net cash. SHIPMENTS. We deliver free to any Post Office in the United States seeds by the packet, ounce, and quarter pound. For larger quantities postage must be added to the prices quoted. (See page 64 for rates.) Agricultural Seeds, Implements, Fertilizers and other heavy and bulky goods are sent by Freight or Express at purchaser’s expense. NON-WARRANTY. It is very evident to anyone who gives the matter the slightest thought that it is to our best in- terests to send out only such stock as will grow and prove true to name and description. ‘There are, however, so many contingencies to be encountered, entirely beyond our control, such as the weather, soil and other conditions that: We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any Seeds, Plants or Bulbs we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. NOTE—INDEX AND PARCEL POST RATES, PAGE 64. MANNS’ SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Representing varieties which are known to our customers and ourselves as being the best obtainable. Artichoke Jerusalem or Tuberous Rooted. Grown exclusively for their large potato- like roots’ which are valuable for feeding hogs and for table use, often yielding over two tons per acre. Plant in March or April, two feet apart in 3 foot rows and cover 2 inches deep. 3 bushels per acre or 1 quart to 60 feet of row. They should not be dug in the fall but allowed to remain in the ground to be gathered as needed. An ex- cellent hog feed, preventing cholera, and exceedingly nutritious. When once planted they will continuously come up afterwards, hence for a field crop it is best to select a piece of land which is to be devoted to Artichokes exclusively and an annual crop will be produced for years. 35e; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. Price, %4 pk., Palmetto Asparagus. Offered at lowest possible prices con- sistent with the high quality of our ean tested and proven yen strains. Asparagus 1 ounce te 60 feet of drill; 1 lb. per acre; 3,000 plants per acre. Asparagus grows easily in almost any good soil, but best results are obtained in well-enriched, deeply dug, sandy loam. A well cared for bed improves with age, and lasts for many years. It may be grown from seed, but much time is saved by planting roots. The Asparagus plant is slow to die down in the fall, so that the roots cannot safely be dug until about November ist. By this time the soil is so cool that the plants do not root readily, consequently many are winter killed. For this reason, We advise only spring planting for any point north of Washington, D. C. We strongly urge all those having enough available space to put in a bed for their own use, following carefully the cultural directions given below. If you wish to grow plants from. the seed yourself, pour warm water on the seed and allow it to stand until cool; pour it off and repeat two or three times with fresh warm water. Sow in spring in drills about eighteen inches apart and two inches deep in light, rich soil, planting fifteen to twenty seeds to each foot of row. When the plants are well up, thin to about one inch apart and give frequent and thor- ough cultivation during the summer. If this has been well done, the plants will be fit to set the next spring. The permanent bed should be prepared by deep plowing or spading and thoroughly enriching the ground with stable manure or other fertilizer; a moist, sandy soil is best. If the sub-soil is not naturally loose and friable, it should be made so by thoroughly stirring with a sub-soil plow or spade. Set the plants about four inches deep and one to two feet apart in rows four to six feet apart. After the plants are well started, give frequent and thorough cultivation. Early the next spring spade in a heavy.dressing of manure and about one quart of salt and double the quantity of fresh wood ashes to each square rod and cultivate well as long as the size of plants will permit, or until they begin to die down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done, all the shoots, no matter how small, should be cut. After the final cutting, give a good dressing of manure, ashes and salt. Cultivate frequently until the plants meet in the rows. In autumn after the tops are fully ripe and yellow, they should be cut and burned. A bed fifteen by fifty feet, requiring about one hundred plants, if well cultivated and manured, should give the following sea- son an abundant supply for an ordinary family and continue productive for eight or ten years. C e Fanious French variety noted for its earliness and Giant Argenteuil size. It Tesists rust better than some domestic sorts and is also very prolific, producing an abundance of light green, tender shoots. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 25e; Ib., 90c. P ] tt This is the most popular variety grown for general garden almetto purposes, being more prolific than any other and very uniform. Shoots are light green and tinted slightly with pink. They are not so thick as the Colossal or other white types and are fre- quently deep green when allowed to grow above ground. This gives a really splendid flavor. Pkt., 5c; 44 Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c. ° 0 A sport from Conover’s Colossal. This Columbian Mammoth White splendid, large stalked variety produces white shoots above the surface and requires little if any blanching. Does not always come true from seed, but the green sorts can readily be discarded. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c. ’ One of the largest and most popular green var- Conover S Colossa ieties; stalks are bright green, often tinged purple at the top; very tender and of fine quality. Pkt., 5e; %4 Ib., 15¢e; Ib., 50e. Asparagus Roots From one to two years may be saved by planting Asparagus roots instead of seed. We have found the demand for roots to be greater than the quantities obtainable, and therefore suggest that orders be placed early. Choice, 2-yr. old roots, all leading varieties, $1.25 per 100; 3-yr. old, $2.00 per 100. Special price on large quantities. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 3 Bush Beans | 1 pint to 100 feet of drill; 1 to 114 bushels per acre. | Beans are tender and should not be planted until the soil’ is well 4 warmed. Sowing too early will often result in a poor stand and uneven ripening. Sow the seed 1% to 2 inches deep in rows not i less than 18 inches apart and firm the soil to assist germination. 4 Allow the plants to stand 4 to 10 inches apart in the row according | to variety. Shallow cultivating and hoeing should be done frequently untii the vines are in blossom. To prevent blight do not cultivate deepiy | and avoid working them while the vines are wet. Beans grow best | in a warm, well-drained, sandy loam. For succession plant every two weeks until about August 15th, 3 Round Green Podded Varieties This variety has justly become | Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod fre 2t outs od St states i sorts, and can be profitably grown by either the trucker or the home gardener, It combines unusual hardiness, extreme earliness and wonderful productiveness, The pods are handsome in ap- pearance, being rich, dark green in color, almost round, stout, meaty, and average 5 inches in length. They are tender, brittle, absolutely stringless in all stages of growth and of fine quality. | Mature in 45 days. For succession, plant every two weeks until } September. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. } F . A very productive long, round-podded } Giant Stringless Green Po variety, longer and straighter than Burpee’s Stringiess. The pods are light in color and show slight depressions between the beans. Vines are large, vigorous and | spreading. A splendid succession to Burpee’s if planted at the | same time. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. : A second early, round-podded, string- Full Measure Stringless less bean of recent introduction. The pods are straight, very fleshy, and are dark green in color. They are entirely stringless and measure 6 1o 8 inches in length. Very | prolific and possessing the hardy qualities of the old Red Valentine. 2 Qt., 50c; pk., $2.75; bu., : $10.00. Fordhook Favorite White or ‘ Rapidly Seeded Stringless ,2cohine a favorite among market Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod, gardeners. Pods are 5% to 6116 inches long, thick, meaty and almost round. Strictly stringless and medium green in color. They are medium early and fairly productive, and afford an additiona] opportunity by reason of the fact that the seed being white may be profitably saved for winter use. Pt., 20c; qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. 2 One of the best dwarf sorts for green Dwarf Horticultural or Dwarf Cherry S95. °beans for the home garden. and market and can be used early as a snap bean. As a green shelled bean it is equal to the lima in quality while any surplus crop can be kept for winter use. The pods are 5 inches long, stout, flat and stringless. They are green at first changing ’as they mature to yellow splashed with carmine. The dried seeds are large, almost round, light buff spotted with dark red. Our special stock of this variety is superior to the old style Dwarf Cherry, being entirely string- less and free from runners. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.75; bu., $9.50. L f ll Extra long, slender, round, straight pods, measuring 7 to 8 inches, ong ellow early, prolific and ripening uniformly, very slightly stringy, tender, attractive and of good quality. Excellent for canning purposes, Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. ? s Combines all the advantages of the 1000 to 1 Keeney S Stringless Refugee Refugee but is entirely stringless. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. ° This variety has proven itself to be the most hardy of all Black Valentine string beans. It will resist cold and wet better than any other sort and therefore can be planted extremely early and very late in the season as well as during the summer, It is very productive and the pods which measure 6 inches in length are of a beautiful dark green color. They should be picked as soon as ready as they will become tough if allowed to remain on the vines too long. Qt., 45c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. Hopkin’s Improved Extra Early Red Valentine 4.0902 M2rt” Seay wks He long, round, medium green, delicious flavor. Qt., 30c; pk., $1.75; bu., A very hardy type of Refugee, bearing pods 4 to 5 inches Extra Early Refugee long, slightly stringy, round, brittle and fine grained; quality good; color light green. Qt., 25ce; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50. Noted for its great productiveness, this Late Refugee or Thousand-to-One variety has gained favor for canning and pickling. The dense foliage protects the pods from early frosts, thereby pro- longing the season. The pods measure 5 to 5% inches, are round, somewhat slender, almost stringless and of good quality. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.50. 4 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Currie’s Rust Proof. Wax Beans—Flat Podded Sorts Being the earliest, hard- Decidediy better quality than Currie’s Cex ) cal Currie Ss Rust Proof Wax iest and one of the most | SUF Crop Wax Rust Proof but vine and seed very prolific of all flat wax-podded beans, this variety has similar in appearance, and maturing about a week become a favorite among market gardeners and truck- later. The pods are of a rich yellow color, growing ers. It is ready for picking in 42 days and the large, an inch longer than Currie’s and being stringless at flat, straight pods which are of a bright golden yellow all stages of growth. The disease resistant qualities color make an attractive appearance when offered for found in Currie’s are duplicated in this variety and it sale. The vines are strong and upright, holding the is vigorous, hardy, and very productive. For quality pods well off the ground, their vigorous and hardy use Sure Crop, while for earliness Currie’s is better. nature TOEnaD them immune from rust, mildew or Qt., 45ce; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. blight. t., 40e; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.50. ’ © A very popular stand- Wardwell S Kidney Wax ard gardeners’ variety, bearing a large crop of handsome, light golden yellow, long, broad pods which are nearly string- less and of very good quality. Very attractive and always command a good price in the markets. Qt., 45¢; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.06, ? B Resemble& Ward- Burpee’s New Kidney Wax (oi°2"uSaney “wax, excepting that the pod is larger and thicker. though not so broad. Fairly productive and of high quality, stringless, very fleshy and brittle Pods measure 6 inches and are of attractive, clear yellow color. Mid-season sort: not damaged by wet weather. Qt.. 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. wae 3 C An early, productive Davis White Kidney Wax and attractive sort of fair’ quality. Pods 6 to 7% inches, stringy, the white seed being the best feature as it makes a very satisfactory shell bean for winter use. Qt., 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $9.50. Round Podded Sorts : (Brittle Wax). An ex- Round Pod Kidney Wax Conti? Wan: Suna. podded variety of handsome appearance. Like all other round-podded varieties however, it does not yield as heavily as the flat wax beans. It is hardy, always stringless and of highest quality, especially desirable for snaps for the home garden. Qt., 45ce; pk., $2.75; bu., $9.50. Hardy Round Podded Rustless Wax A July in rows three feet:apart dropping 2 to 3 seeds a foot For Cultural Directions See Pole Limas, apart in the rows. Qt., 25e; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50. ° 7 po) eh iia eee Burger’s Stringless Green Pod or White Kentucky Of foreign origin and entirely different from i it, bear- Broad Erfurt pave other Baricty 2 pene har ee than the Wonder maniacs Fe ae Ci elees aods ‘of ex- , 1 mue arker ods. Thi ill , ree s prove profitable for market Bardens TA Ree aah cellent flavor, dark green in color. It mescuules and Spanish trade. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.25 the Kentucky Wonder in form of pod but is muc i Re NER earlier, more productive and hears longer. Seeds white, fine for baking. Qt., 50c; pk., pT ee 00. Cc Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead ftanaara variety is early and produces round, green pods about 9 inches long. Splendid for use as snaps for the home gardener as it continues to bear for a long period. Seed light brown. Qt., 25¢e; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00, S Excellent as a snap bean as White Creasebac well as dried for winter use. Pods 5 inches long, fleshy, stringless and borne in clusters Very productive. Qt., 45ce; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00, 1 ’ An old fa- Horticultural Cranberry or Wren’s Egg ‘crite, ex- cellent both as a snap and shell bean. Medium early, producing large quantities of 5 and 6 inch pods which are broad, thick, and of fine flavor, Qt., 50c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. Cut Short, Red Speckled or Corn Hill T22y"°" $c: planting among corn instead of using poles. Will give a good crop of fine quality, short, round, tender pods. Qt., 45¢; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. E One of the best general purpose pole Lazy Wife beans; of superior quality as a snap, green shelled or dried bean. Pods which are borne abundantly throughout the summer are very easily gathered and entirely stringless, brittle, light green in color and of a mild, sweet flavor. Seed pure white, 6 to 8 in each pod. Qt., 50c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. Some- Yard Long, Celestial or Asparagus Bean 3 °y". j of a curiousity and yet possessing excellent qual- ities. It is very prolific, absolutely rust proof and a eee ee : rank grower. It will produce pods 18 to 24 and shit ake ae fs he sometimes 30 inches long. An excellent table vege- aa table, the pods being tender, stringless and of a rich White Marrowfat. asparagus flavor. Oz., 10c; pt., $1.00. 6 J. MANNS & CO.. Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Pole Lima Beans 1 quart to 150 hills; 8 to 10 quarts per acre. 3 Poie beans do not bear as early as the bush varieties but they are Fordhook more productive, their bearing season is longer and they are more Bush Lima easily gathered. They succeed best in a warm sandy loam which % ° has been enriched with well rotted manure. If poles are used they should be set three to four feet apart each way. After the ground has become warm and dry, plant 4 to 6 beans to a pole and when well started thin out to 2 or 3 plants to a pole. By placing the seed eyes down they will germinate more quickly and for this reason are less liable to rot. Cultivate frequently but shallow. 0 Fully a week earlier than any other pole varie- Early Leviathan ty. The Early Leviathan stands supreme be- cause of its combined qualities, earliness, size and productiveness, The large, well filled pods are borne in clusters of five to ten and are spaced over the entire vine. They are well filled with large fleshy beans of excellent quality, delicate pale green in color. Pt., 25¢; qt., 45e; pk., $2.75; bu., $9.50. ® ’ Early, very productive and of good qual- Seibert S Large Early ity; pods dark green, well filled with 3 to 4 large beans. Qt., 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $9.50. ¢. 2 t G A very desirable pole lima for the home and market arpin era garden, producing an abundance of large four-seeded, medium green pods. The color is distinctive in having a decided greenish tint, an indication of very finest quality. The beans are thin skinned, delicious flavor and retain the distinctly green tinge even when dried. Qt., 50c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. Idea One of the largest and most valuable of the medium late varieties, producing a tremendous crop of seven-inch pods, which are filled with five to six large beans of excellent quality. Seed large, ovid, flat white with slight greenish tinge. Splendid for market gardeners. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. Ford’s Mammoth Podde The pods average 7 inches. and are produced in great clusters, with from 5 to 6 beans per pod, of most excellent quality for using either green or dry. Medium early. Qt., 45ce; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. 7° This is the best and most popular main King of the Garden erop variety. Vines are strong and vigorous; setting pods early and continuing to bear until frost. Is used extensively by market gardeners because of its very prolific nature and the immense size of the pods, which are very straight and handsome; of medium dark green color, broad, flat and filled with four or five large white beans of finest quality. Qt., 50c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.50. ? Vigorous, productive, and quite Challenger or Dreer $ Pole early, producing pods which are much thicker than any other sort and filled with four thick ce. beans so closely set that the ends are flattened. A favorite among market gardeners. Qt., 50¢; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. Gi P. dd d The largest podded lima in cultivation; extremely vigorous in lant Fodde growth, mid-season. Pods are borne in clusters of 6 to 8 and measure 7 inches long and 1% inches broad. The beans are extra large and of excellent quality. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. f ¢. li Si Beans small and white, somewhat like Henderson’s Bush Lima, arolina or s1eva the butter bean of the South; pods 3 inches long and curved, very early, vigorous and productive. Pt., 25c; qt., 45ce; pk., $2.75. Dwarf or Bush Lima Beans Large seeded sorts, 1 quart to 100 hiils; 1 bushel to the acre, Small seeded sorts, 1 quart to 150 hills; 3 pecks to the acre. 7 Early Leviathan Bean. These varieties require no support, are about two weeks earlier than the pole beans, and can be planted closer in the rows. They are therefore used by large growers and by gardeners who do not find it convenient to use poles. After danger of frost is past and the ground has becoMe warm, plant in 3 ft. rows dropping 3 seeds to a hill and the hills 15 inches apart. $ 2 The largest and earliest bush lima; two weeks earlier than Fordhook, very prolific and of Early Giant Bush Lima excellent quality. Pods contain 4 to 5 large, close setting beans, and are borne in clusters of 5.to 8. Plant very vigorous and upright, often attaining a height of 30 inches. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.50; bu., $12.00. = A most excellent variety and exceedingly popular with mar- Fordhook Bush Lima ket gardeners. The plants are freely branching and very erect in their growth. Four or five large, very thick beans are contained in each pod and the plants continue to produce large quantities from July until frost. The green beans even when full size are tender, juicy and sweet when cocked, being a distinct improvement over the rather dry and mealy character of other varieties of this Potato Lima type. Pt., 30c; qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. ’ ® A very prolific mid-season variety of very hardy, Burpee $ Improved Bush Lima vigorous and true bush growth, bearing clusters of 5 to & pods measuring 5 to 6 inches long. The pods are borne abundantly, enormous in size and well filled with handsome beans which are both larger and thicker than those of the regular Burpee’s Bush Lima. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. ) g A thick seeded sort of very high quality; equally Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima productive with Burpee’s but a week later. Pt., 30e; qt., 50e; pk., $3.75; bu., $12.00. ’ 2 This variety is the most popular of the small seeded Henderson S$ Bush lima bush varieties and produces large crops of 3 inch pods containing 3 to 4 small, flat, white beans of good quality. Hardy, early and im- mensely productive; and of excellent quality either green shelled or dry. Pt., 25e; qt., 45e; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00. ’ B , = Greatly resembles Hen- Wood’s Prolific or Henderson’s Improved Bush Lima 92°23). "Sich Lima in form andshabit of growth, but produces much larger and thicker beans, equally Henderson’s Bush Lima Beans. as good in quality and very prolific. Pt., 30c; qt., 50c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Table Beets 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 Ibs. to the acre. The soil for beets should be light, rich, fine and deeply cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 inch deep in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, firming the soil about the seeds by walking on the row. This should be done as soon as the ground can be worked and for table use, plantings should be made every three weeks. Thin out the plants to 3 inches apart. For main crop sow in the early part of May while for winter use they may be planted up to July Ist. 1 One of the very earliest, ex- Extra Early Flat Egyptian cellent for forcing and early crop. Roots are distinctly flat, very dark red, have very small tap root and are of fine quality when young. They measure 2 inches in Giameter when mature and have very small tops. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. “cs “an. A very good early variety New Model Early Spring for growing under sash or in the open ground, Perfect in shape and of a beau- tiful red color, very uniform in shape and size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. Short tap root and small tops. Pkt., 10c; %4 Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00. ? ° This is the most popular early va- Crosby’s Egyptian riety for the trucker or home gar- dener, as the roots are smooth, globe shaped, deep red in color, tender, sweet and richly palatable when served. This should not be confused with Flat Egyptian as it is similar only in point of earliness, and size of tops and tap root. Pkt., 5c and 10c; % lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. e An early variety with small tops and Early Eclipse medium sized, round, bright red roots; flesh dark red with zones of lighter color. Pkt., 5c and 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. Electric Extra early, almost round, with very small leaves set close to the crown, deep red, smooth skin, with flesh crimson slightly zoned. Quality is good, being tender, sweet and free from fibre. Pkt., 5e; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. = An excellent main crop variety of me- Crimson Globe dium size, globe shaped, with a re- markably smooth surface and high in quality, being tender, crisp and sweet, never stringy. The flesh is very deep purple, slightly zoned in lighter and darker shades Is without rootlets and the foliage is small and attractive. Extensively used by market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 20c; Ib., 60c. Eureka Early sort, growing 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Of good quality and color and nearly as early ae the extra early varieties. Pkt., 5c; ™% Ib., 20c; Ib., c. £ > ° n . Edmund’s Blood Turnip 3ooen? pote act bursty red, with little zoning; a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; 4 Ib., 15c; Ib., 40c. » : ‘ J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 7 Detroit Dark Red Beets. f2 Careful comparison with all prom- | Detroit Dark Red inent varieties on the market prove Detroit Dark Red to be the most uniform in size and shape, the most attractive in color, and unsurpassed in quality. The tops are small and upright in growth with dark green leaves shaded with red. The roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and dark blood red in color. Excellent for bunching, making @ handsome appearance when offered for saie. Decidedly the best variety for either the home or market gar- dener, and. on account of its uniformly deep rich color is most desirable for canning. May be planted for early or main crop. Pkt., 5c; 14 Ilb., 20c; Ib., 60c. Excellent second early sort and a Half Long Blood good keeper. Roots half long and smooth, distinctly zoned. Very desirable for storing or pickling as it retains its good quality longer than other varieties. Pkt., 5c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c. Sen) wn A ualit - Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip 4,.20°° 204) oe: turnip shaped and of good size. Deeply colored flesh, tops medium size. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 15c; lb., 40¢e; 5 Ibs., $1.75. Beets—Mangel and Sugar The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Field Beet and Cow Bect is extremely valuable for stock feed. Very large yields are produced on almost any soil, but*°a deep, rich loam is most suitable. Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 lbs. to the acre in driils and 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre if sown broadcast. Plant from middle of May to middle of June in drills about 244 feet apart and 1 inch to 14% inches deep. When the plants are about three inches high begin thinning out and continue at intervals until they stand 8 inches apart in the rows. By thoroughly firming the soil over the seeds after planting and frequently cultivating, more uniform germination and a more even maturing crop will result. Attains enormous size, producing thirty to fifty tons per acre. The roots are straight, well Mammoth Long Red formed and much thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore easily gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. feeding qualities. 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.75. Lane’s Improved Sugar The best general purpose stock feeding C - t beet known. It is an American variety and in comparison with the French sorts is much longer and finer grained. White flesh, high in quality and a good keeper. Pkt., 5¢; 14 Ib., 15c; Ib., 35c. C Very large and heavy, oval Danish Improve shaped roots, which are very sweet and most desirable for stock feeding. % Ib., 15c; Ib., 40c. Golden Giant Intermediate jong ** tea. dish-yellow, oval shaped root, growing half above the ground, very heavy and of good quality. 4% Ib., 15¢c; Ib., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.75. The best Yellow Man- Golden Tankard ger” in cuitivation. It contains a larger percentage of sugar than the red sorts. Very desirable for feeding purposes and easily harvested. Y% Ib., 15e; Ib., 35e. Highest Mangel Wurzel. 8 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet This excellent vegetable is grown for its large, broad leaves which make a delicious dish when prepared like spinach or asparagus. The increasing demand -proves conclusively that this variety is finally receiving the attention its many valuable characteristics deserve. It produces all tops and no edible root, the leaves standing 2 to 2% ft. high, growing well even in hot weather when spinach fails altogether. It soon sprouts again after cutting and gives several crops each year. Plant the seeds the same as ordinary beet seeds but thin out at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. Ready for use in about AO, days. , 0 2 The large leaves are pale yellow- Large Ribbed White ish-green in color, having very broad, white, tender midribs which are prepared and served like asparagus, The leafy portion is cooked aleula to spinach. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 20e; Ib., ica Lucullus An improved type of Chard, being of more up- right growth. The leaves are dark green with white mid-rib- and veins; very much crumpled and curled The stalks are thick and broad and as large as rhubarb. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 25c; Ib., 60c. Collards This is a tall, loose leaved kale-like plant - grown throughout the South for table use and for stock feeding purposes. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. One ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill; two pounds per acre. = The chief Southern var- Georgia, Southern or Creole 22 chick Southern var, to 3 feet high and forming a large, loose open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. Quality is improved by a light frost. Pkt., 5¢; 14 Ib., 40e; Ib., $1.25. Chives Chives are a small hardy perennial plant, resem- bling the onion in appearance and growing in clusters. Borecole They are grown for the young leaves, which are ‘ xk = S is produced freely from early in the spring.and give a Superior to the ordinary Kale in quality and extensively grown |mild onion flavor to sausages, salads and various in this section for marketing during the winter months, when] dishes. Pkt., 10e. Reots per bunch, 10c. other vegetables are scarce. Borecole should be grown like : cabbage, the seed being sown from early spring to the middle of August. It is customary to pull off the lower leaves and let the plant grow on to furnish a continuous supply. : This variety is the most salable and profitable Hardy Winter sort for either the home or market gardener. The plant attains a height of 18 inches and produces an abun- dance of beautiful light green leaves, which are densely eurled and crimped. It is extremely hardy and has the ad- ditional advantage of putting forth a second crop of leaves after the first have been gathered or have fallen off. This new growth of sprouts is of the finest quality and is ready for market during the winter months and early spring, when it commands a fancy price in the markets. It is better not to cut or handle the plants while frozen but if this is un- avoidable, thaw them out in cold water. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60e; Ib., $2.00. M b h A half dwarf, white ribbed variety of very dis- osspac tinct appearance. Its gracefully curled light green leaves are self-folding which causes the heart to blanch to a beautiful yellow. It matures very early and is superior to all other varieties in quality and flavor for fall use. It igs not hardy however, and should be gathered before frost or pro- tected. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 60e; Ib., $2.00. This excellent sort is low spreading and Dwarf Green Scote compact in its nature of growth, form- ing a mass of leaves which are beautifully curled and moss- like in appearance. The color is an attractive bright green and the quality is excellent. Being quite hardy, the plants will remain green throughout the entire winter where the temperature does not fall below zero. This strain is also called Norfolk Kale and is extensively grown in this section and farther South for the Northern markets. Pkt., 10e; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. Brussels Sprouts 1 oz. will sow 500 ft. of drill or 3,000 plants. : Brussels Sprouts are grown for use during the fall and winter months. An abundance of sprouts, resembling miniature cab- bages are produced over the entire stem from tip to the ground. When the young sprouts are well formed the lower leaves should be stripped off to aid the formation of the heads. Sow the seed thinly in drills in April for early crop or in early June for a late fall crop. After the plants are 6 inches high transplant to rows which are 3 to 4 ft. apart and 18 to 24 inches apart in the rows. The plants are hardy and in this sec- tion will live out through the winter without protection. The sprouts are improved in quality and flavor by frost. © 2 Found to be the best variety both in quality Danish Prize and productiveness. The sprouts develop very | evenly over the entire stem, the lower sprouts being as tightly . folded and as solid as those higher up. Consequently a / large crop can be gathered. Unsurpassed in quality. Pkt., © = . iar 10e; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c. Brussels Sprout: Swiss Chard—Lucullus. s—New Danish Prize. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 9 Carrots = Half Long. 1 ounge to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. Our stock is grown from choice selected and transplanted roots only, and are cf the truest type and richest color money can procure. CULTURE. The culture of carrots is of the simplest. Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but the most pertect roots lluWevel, are developed in rich, friable soil, preferably Sandy loam. The flavor and tenderness of the table varieties is secured by having a quick growth, which usually means good growing weather and proper culti- vation. Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until the latter part of July, in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning the plants to 3 to 4 inches in the drills. The seed is slow to germinate and if sown early or on moist soil, half an inch is deep enough. When sown during the hot summer months it is well to protect the seed bed with a thin layer of chips or straw as excessive heat will kill the vitality of the seeds before they germinate. After the seed has sprouted remove the covering, selecting the late afternoon for this work. Carrots are usually quite free from pests and diseases, The usual, danger from ground worms and-slugs is of course always prev- alent, but once up they are easier to grow than most vegetables. They are ready for table use in about two months, E | H The most popular forcing variety, producing top-shaped arly orm reddish-orange roots about three inches long. Very early with small tops. Second in size, fine grained and of good quality when pulled young. Popular for early marketing but small. Pkt., be; % Ib., 25e; Ib,, 75e, 0 h or Guerande. One of the most popular sorts for table and xhear stock. When full grown, 5% to 6 inches long, but should be pulled young for table use. Very stout and thick, ending in an abrupt small tap root. If the soil is too wet this variety will sometimes split badly, but this can be prevented by properly controlling the drainage. Very easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow soils where other sorts would’ not thrive. Quality excellent. Pkt., 5e; %4 Ib., 25e; Ib., 75e. A most excellent, medium early, half- Chantenay or Model Carrot long variety. Its quality, shape and size make it the best and most profitable sort for either the home garden or for marketing. The roots grow to a length of about 6 inches, very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering slightly. They are smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable for use nearly as early as any, and will also prove very satisfactory if grown for winter use. Very eaSily harvested and conveniently bunched. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., T5e. with broad blades, frequently bearing two ears weighing 1 to 1% pounds each. Iowa Silver Mine has probably taken as many sweepstakes and first premiums as any corn in existence. Pk., 85c; bu., $2,50. . Boone County is a very large white corn, something Boone County White like Silver Mine, but larger and later in maturing. It is a native standard variety in Illinois; Boone County is peculiarly suited to all the Southern States, as it ripems earlier than the native corn and will not be forced ahead too rapidly, owing to its slow growing tendencies. Ears well filled out at both ends, cylindrical, 9 to 11 inches long, averaging 20 rows, some 18 and 22. Grain very deep, a little rough. Cobs white, of me- dium size. Boone County is a show corn, and has carried off many premiums offered at corn contests—state and county fairs. Matures in 110 to 120 days. Pk., 85c; bu., $3.00. Q An old standard variety and great favorite of every Maryland White Dent farmer who has grown it. The stalks are of a strong growth, bearing from one to two large ears, which have 10 to 12 rows to the cob. Grain is pure white and of fine quality. Pk., 85¢; bu., $3.00. Ee ° Largest grains of any white variety. Matures early Improved Hickory King and very productive. Ears set low, are of large size, well filled, very deep grained. It produces well, even on light land, Pk., 85¢c; bu., $3.00. Pop Corn Whit Ri The most popular variety. The pearly white grains are pointed Ite hice and set closely on a small cob. Per pint, 10c; quart, 20c. b] erfectl ; a Queen s Golden Yellow Leb ORS BPEL CC VDE and produces very large 16 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts.; Baltimore, Mad. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Cucumbers CULTURE. Plant as soon as the weather becomes settled in hills 4 feet apart each way, with 8 or 10 seeds in each hill, cover half an inch deep, smoothing the hill off with the hoe. -Keep the soil well stirred, and when the plants are out of danger of insects,leave 3 or 4 plants to the hill, For 2 pickles, plant from the first of June to the first of August. The fruit should be gathered when large enough, whether required for use or not, cs, if left to Klondike Cucumber. ripen on the i t i 5 a F vines, it destroys their productive uses. Boston Pickling or Green Prelific putes A S = The cucumbers | aaa 5 Tia ryige Fr acteristics are its uniform growth, sei- Arlington White Spine ane WEEN regular | dom piclaine Cucumbers too large for HEE ORD Chavon ObAl VEAT, CnyCeeeg ines SL pickling, and its immense productiveness. to 8 inches in length, straight, and of a >I1- Rae 4 e Q rich dark green color. Flesh white, | Pkt., 5c; 44 Ib., 30c; Ib., 90c. crisp and solid, with comparatively L G Our carefully-selected strain, few seeds. Vines of vigorous growth ONG VFECR under favorable conditions, and very productive. Pkt., 5e; 14 _ Ihb., produces fruit averaging from 12 to 16 25c; Ib., 90c. inches in length. Skin is a deep rich Kl dik Of recent introduction, has ai- green, flesh solid, crisp and of excellent AON GIKE ready become a favorite with | quality. Pkt., 5e; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. market gardeners and shippers all over the country The handsome dark green F S Vines are extra cucumbers average 7 inches long and 2 Japanese Climbing strong, vigorous; be- inches in diameter, and demand the ing a climbing sort, can be grown on highest price when offered on any mar- trellises, etc.; valuable in small gardens. ket. Pkt., 5c; 4 lb., 40c; Ib., $1.25. Very prolific, from 40 to 50 having been Ry A short, prickly counted on single plants. Fruit long, Early Green Cluster variety, bearins round, of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., clusters; prolific; fine for bottle pickles. 40c; Ib., $1.50. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 2e; Ib., 90c. z i Fordhook Famous “2's, >c”, ext" Jons | Evergreen Extra Long White Spine White Spine cucum- ber produces perfectly smooth, very This is a strain of White Spine Cu- dark green, handsome straight fruit, cumber with longer fruit than the measuring 12 to 17 inches long. They old type. The cucumbers grow 10 inches are always solid, flesh being a greenish long, and are straight and handsome white, firm, crisp and of most delicious and of fine quality, and retain their flavor. It is a great cropper, and fruit green color for a long time. Matures a is full of flesh, with but few seeds, Pkt. little later than the early strain, but 5c; 14 Ib., 40e; Ib., $1.25, : the fruit is larger and handsomer. One Phi k of the best varieties: Oz, 10c;) 44" Ib., This new pickling variety 40e; Ib., $1.25. | Cumberland was produced by a cross i i, thi etween White Spine and Paris Pickling. is’ Ae ON y Bele Geo ea tN It ombines'/ the islim;.{straighti shapes: Davis Perfect popular new variety is fine spines and crisp flesh of the Paris well worthy of praise. The long, even Pickling with the vigor and productive. fruits are of fine form, with an intensely ness of the White Spine. The fruit is dark rich green skin. With very few covered with fine spines except at the seeds, the solid white flesh is of superb stem end. It makes a very fine quality quality for slicing. So handsome and of pickles, being of best shape, and gooc regular are the fruits that they bring deep green and crisp. The vines are an extra price on market, often being healthy and_ productive. Pkt., 5e; %4 taken for ‘‘hot-house grown.’’ The vines Ib., 35e; Ib., $1.00. are of strong growth and quite prolific. A 5 Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25, It is not only the earlies é ji Early Cyclone cucumber in 4 ‘ cultivation, y, In size between the Half being fully two weeks ahead of White Jersey Pickle Long and Long Green, Spine, but it is of the desirable White i to wer large size, producing long-pointed, com- pact bunches, The outer leaves are closely folded qvout the center and interior Is we anched. Pkt,. Be; oz., 2003 % Wh. 40e; Ib., $1.25. el ie LETTUCE PLANTS Fresh Daily in Season. See Page 35. 20 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Muskmelon or Cantaloupe 1 oz. for 50 hills; 3 lbs. per acre. The most suitable soil for melons is a warm, sandy loam, well worked and en- riched with rotted manure. After danger from frost is over, sow ten to twelve seeds to a hill, about 2 inches deep; the hills being six feet apart each way. When the plants have the second pair of leaves and # danger from insects is past, thin out to four plants to a hill. Cultivate frequent- ly, deeply away from the plants and shallow close to them. When hoeing, re- move the crust from around the plants and replace with fine, loose soil. Green Fleshed Varieties Knight’s Early Maryland 3°, ““osaise sized melons Bruit < An extra early, oblong, showing Extra Early Jenny Lind or Jersey Button 25.1%: +co0 tlie) neck feudency: fleshed melon: fruit round and flattened at the ends, deeply" skin deep green, ribbed and heavily netted. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ilb., 250; turning to golden Ib., 75e. at maturity, well B tt ] Is planted exclusively by the foremost cantaloupe covered with a close ortom y growers of Anne Arundel County, in connection with Bray netting and the now famous Knight, maturing about 10 days later. The ; distinctly ribbed; most exacting will be satisfied by the delicious quality while 2am flesh fairly thick its appearance exhibits ail the refinement of form, color 9 and very’ sweet; and netting so necessary to a good melon. Pkt., 10c; oz., color medium green 20c; % Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75. : blending to _ light H D A new distinct melon of the Cassaba type. The 7 pink near the oney VEW fruit is large ovid in form, about 10 inches center. Tho earliest long and 8 inches in diameter; surface smooth and hard, high quality melen without. ribbing. or netting, creamy white and a good shipper. in. color turning to a lemon tint wher fully ripe. The very thick flesh is light green in color, ripening to the rind, very tender, with an extreme sweetness found in no other melon. The vines are vigorous - .and set 6 to 10 melons to the hill. An excellent: shipper, will keep for several week&S even. : when fully ripe. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.50. asiree rich Golden Honey Dew 235..° ih which is deep and very sweet. {t combines the spicy flavor of Emerald Gem with the sweetness and long keeping qualities of the ‘original Honey Dew, of which it is a sport. Pkt., 10c; % lh., 5e; Bottomly Muskmelon. Ib., $i. 75. Ib., $2.50, This Thoroughbred Rocky Ford become one Of the most popular = of small or basket melons. The Rocky Ford Muskmelon. fruit is oval, ‘slightly ribbed, ¢ densely covered with coarse netting. Eden Gem This is one of the leading muskmelons of the Rocky Ford Fiesh light green, very thick and highly e type. It is of medium size, nearly round in shape, very flavored, We offer an _ exceptionally heavily netted and slightly ribbed. The flesh is extremely thick, seed fine stock of this sort, the fruit being cavity small, making it very heavy for a melon of its size. In qual- wonderfully uniform in shape and qual- ity it compares with the best strain of Rocky Ford. It is medium {ty. Pkt.. 5e3.44 Ib., 25e: th., Ye. early and very prolific. The vine is vigorous and will resist blight vetter than most varieties. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10e; 1%4 Ib., 25¢; Ib., We. Salmon Fleshed Varieties Paul Rose, Petoskey, or Salmon-Fleshed Gem 27's.,.'°, hog "Soa ket’ Melon It holds the same place in the salmon-fleshed sorts as the Netted Gem does in the green-fieshed. Pkt., 5c; 1%4 lb., 36e; Ib., UU. B ll G sweet and aromatic flavor, oblong shape, smoothly urre em eens ends, closely netted and slightly ribbed dark green skin. Fruits average 6 inches long by O inches deep. Very fine for marketing. Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 35c; Ib., $1.0 P Ripens early, medium size, ane round, flesh a delicate Emerald Gem light salmon color, very thick, fine grained and of superb flavor. The rind is api, dark green, ribbed, slightly netted. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1. H d The fruits average nearly round. The netting is exceptionally 00000 dense. The rind, although thin, ig so very firm that the Melone arrive in distant markets in perfect condition, The flesh is very thick, highly colored and of most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 35e; Ib., $1.00. Citron R d Se d d A small, globular variety, striped and marbied with light e eae green, Flesh white and solid; seeds red. Used exclusively > Hoodoo Muskmelon. for pickles and preserves. Pkt., 50; oz., 10; i% ib., 40e; th., $1.26, SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Watermelon 1 ounce for 30 hills; 3 or 4 pounds to the acre. Cultivate exactly as for Gantaloupe, except that the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. This very popular ’ 6 Kleckley’s Sweet, or Monte Cristo mneion is one ‘or the best for nearby markets. Fruits are medium size, oblong, of a dark green color and have very thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet with solid heart, crisp, sugary and melting, and entirely free from stringiness. Pkt., 50; %4 Ib., 20c; Ib., J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 2! ? Full equal in quality to Kleckley’s Halbert’s Honey See, which it resembles. It is more even in outline, is blunter at the ends and the skin is of [iii a richer, darker cols Ets Bes Y%, aby BOG: Ib., ase A i A large long melon with dark green rind an Tom Watson light crimson flesh of excellent quality. It is a splendid shipper, and is being grown extensively in the South for Northern markets. The seeds are white marked with brown. Pkt., 5c; ales, eoee Ib., ee Heres par This excellent shipping melon is e lead- Alabama Sweet ing sort grown by Texas and other South- ern melon growers. The rind is dark green, marked with a still darker green mottled stripe, and while thin, it is yery tough, making the melon a first-class shipper. The flesh is bright red, fine grained, sweet and luscious, entirely stringless and very firm. The seeds are white, slightly tipped with brown, and are firmly set in small cavities near the rind. Bet, peas UD ete; Ib., 60c. te, i = =| ru ong, dark green, mottled an Florida Favorite striped with a lighter shade. Rind thin but firm. Pkt., 5c; ™% Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c. Sweetheart, As nt Melons grow as large as that great ship- Shaker Blue ping variety, the Triumph, but are very handsome appearance. The melons are rather shortened in form, but thick through. Skin deep bluish green, with dark-red flesh and of good quality. Pkt., be; % lb., 15c; Ib., 50c. D k Ici Skin dark green, indistinctly veined with ar cing a lighter shade. Fruit almost round. Pkt., 6c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c. {ri h G a In sweetness it is like Kleckley’s Sweets; in Ss r y shipping quality, uniformity in shape, size and in productiveness it is even better than Tom Watson, The thin rind ts-so tough it will not burst from rough treatment in transit; its keeping quality will appeal to shippers who have experienced losses on account of glutted markets. The color is a distinct mottled green- ish gray; the flesh is red, sweet, crisp and free from stringiness. An umusual melon, for although a grand shipper it is equally fine for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 5c. Mustard Southern Giant Curled 73ers ee te ee ante ing in the fall to furnish an early spring salad. Those who do not care for Mustard as a salad will be de- lighted with the leaves if cooked like spinach, as the flavor is much superior to that of spinach, Pkt., 5e; % Wb., 25c; Ib., 5c. Mushroom Spawn These delicious fungi can be grown in a warm cellar or enclosed shed, in which an even temperature can be maintained of from 50 to 60 degrees, and where a plenti- ful supply of fresh horse-stable manure for making the beds can be obtained. Bricks weigh about 1% pounds, and a brick is sufficient to plant about 9 square feet, English Mill Track Spawn f2.; 33° mains aaa’ postage, °) A splendid shipping variety of large size and Triumph ant 4 3 much better flavored and even handsomer in appear- ance. The melons are a round oval in form, from 16 to 18 inches long by 12 to 15 inches in diameter. Well- grown melons average 40 to 60 pounds, but frequently there are some that weigh from 60 to 80 pounds each The rind is dark green, striped with narrow bands of a lighter green, and when ready for shipping the melons are seemingly of a solid dark green color. The flesh is red, the heart large, with no core, and the flavor superb. For shipping to distant markets this melon {s most satisfactory. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 60c. Most popular for market. Large heavy Sweetheart fruits of oval or round form; skin very pale green, with distinct netted lines of a slightly darker shade. The large handsome fruits bear ship- ping well. ‘The solid flesh is a deep rich red, crisp and melting; its luscious quality has made it a leading fevorlte in the Eastern markets. Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 20c; -» 60c. Okra, or ‘Gumbo 10 Ibs. to the acre. Sow in drills during April and May. Thin until plants are 12 inches dis- tant, and draw earth io the stems for support. Improved Dwarf Green Prolific or Density A distinct variety grow- ing about 14 inches high. Grown in competition! with the ordinary dwarf, it produces twice the number of pods, which are very smooth and beautiful. Pkt., 5c; ™%4 Ib., 20c; lb., 60c: : Poa large, White Velvet boos 29 [47S smooth. Pkt., 5c; ™% Ib., 15¢; Ib., 50c. 1 Plants pro- Lady Finger ducing ional slender pods of pale green color. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 15ec; Ib., 50c. Perkins’ Mammoth Green P d A splendid variety. Very 0 prolific, with slender long green pods of best qual- ity and most desirable color for canning. Pkt., Be; ™% Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c. 22 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. Onion To grow large bulbs 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 4-5 lbs. to the acre. Tog ow sets 10 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 50 Ibs. to the acre. 5 The Onion must have a clean and very rich soil. Use well- rotted manure freely, and get the seed in as early as possible in the spring, no matter if it is cold and unpleasant. If onions do not get a good growth before hot, dry weather, the crop is sure to be a failure. Keep the soil mellow and clear of weeds. Sow in shallow drills, not Jess than a foot apart nor more than half an inch deep. As onions grow on top of the ground, they may be allowed ,to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd each other. In hoeing, destroy weeds and keep the ground mel- low; do not cover the young bulbs with earth. It is useless to try to grow onions on poor, unsuitable soil, Three days neg- leet when the weeds are grow- ing rapidly will sometimes ruin a crop, and a week too late in sowing makes the difference he- tween a good and a bad harvest. onions can be grown on the same With proper manuring, land for a. score of years, and it will become cleaner and better every year “4 . . This is the most popu- White Silver Skin, or Portuga lar variety of all eeite Onions; is almost exclusively used for growing sets. It is a good keeper. The bulbs grow to good _ size, ripening early and quite evenly. The flesh is mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear silvery white, of hand- some appearance if the bulbs are gathered as soon as ripened and carefully dried under shelter away from the strong sunlight. When seed is sown at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre, it makes bulbs of suitable size and most desirable for pickling. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 25e; 14 Ib., 60c. Ib., $2.00. Whit P Very fine and very early variety. Bulbs te bear when well grown are large, round, flattened, with a delicate pure white skin; flesh very mild in flavor. In the South this variety is largely planted for sets. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 2 c The large bulbs are of attrac- Mammoth Silver King tive form, flattened, but quite thick through, with silvery white skin, frequently measuring 20 inches in circumference. It matures quite early, coming just after Onions grown from sets are gone. Must be sown thinly to produce large onions. Our stock is true American grown, of finest strain. Oz., 20c; % Ib.. 60c; Ib., $2.00. Australian Brown Veilaws Danvers get large bulbs. Globe Onion. other varieties. An early and very hardy the South. The skin is thick and the color is a rich brown. noted as a long keeper, as it keeps well into spring and much longer than Pkt., 5c; ™% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. Australian Yellow Globe shaped, with a light brown-yellow skin. % Ib., 40e; Ib., $1.50, SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS White Silver Skin Onion. = (American grown). The seed we offer pro- Prizetaker duces large, well-ripened bulbs. the first season from seed; flesh white; crisp and mild in flavor. The skin is thin, of a bright straw-yellow; form nearly a perfect globe. Under ordinary cultivation this vari- ety will yield bulbs nearly three times as large as the Globe Danvers, while under special cultivation speci- men bulbs have been raised to weigh from 4 to 5 Ibs, each. These are the large, mild Onions which are sold in small crates in the early fall, and are esteemed for their large size, handsome appearance, mild and delicate flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 55e; Ib., $1.75. Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg 725 sees, Pe ans best variety for set pur- poses. Is similar to the Yellow Danvers, Flat in shape, good color and size, but as a set onion it has the quality of ripening down earlier and more uniformly. Pkt., Se; Y% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.50. Our superior stock of this cele- Yellow Danvers Globe racer eanee so or ane roana shape. It grows to good size, with thin yellow skin, white fiesh, fine grained and excellent quality. It ripens early, Keeps well and is very productive. Phkt., Be; oz., 20C; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $L.50. Large sized, somewhat flattened; skin Red Wethersheld 42.5 °o.ong Sy barae On, Boer % Ib., 50¢; Ib., $i.35. variety which does especially well in Shovld be planted early, on low, wet ground, to Is especially [It {is a fit companion to the new well-known Australian brown. The bulbs are globe- Solid and heavy. 0O7z., lie; Onion Sets We are large producers and contractors of Onion Sets, with best facilities for handling large quantities. Prices quoted below are subject to market changes. Plant in drills 12 inches apart and 4 inches between the sets. Choice Yellow Danvers Quart, 15c; bushel, $2.75. Choice Yellow Strasburg Quart, 15c; bushel, $2.75. Choice White Silver Skin Quart, 20c; bushel, $3.25. If sent by mail, 10c extra per quart. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Parsley 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Sow in rows 1 foot apart and 1 Inch apart in the row. The seed is slow to germinate, and should be given the most favorable conditions. A deep, rich, loamy soll is required. For winter use a few plants placed in a box {n the cellar will give a supply. -j,The large leaves are very Extra Dark Moss Curler heavily eeed and curled, being quite moss-like. in appearance and of a peculiar- ly rich,.extra dark green coloring. Very productive and. most. attractive as a garnish, both on account of this green coloring and fine mossy appearance, Pkt., 5c; 14 Ib., 250; lb., We. Plants of dwarf, compact growth Fine Double Curle and the young leaves have tne edges heavily crimped, being of quite moss-like ap- pearance. Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 20c; Ib., 60c. Extra Curled Dwarf, or Emerald 326 .7°%'S nots ot growth, while the leaves are of a handsome bright green coloring, very finely crimped and curled, of a most ornamental appearance. One of the finest for garnishing or flavoring. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25c; lb., 75c. > The edible portion of Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg no outs ene tangs swollen or fleshy root, which resembles the root of @ Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. As the root is the portion: desired, the young plants should be well thinned ‘out. Pkt., 6c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 265e; lh., 90c. Extra Dark Moss Curled Parsley. Parsnip 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Parsnips are well known as a delicious table vegetable, but their value for the purpose of feeding cattle and stock is but little appreciated. The parsnip is rich in saccharine food, which adds greatly to the richness of the milk when fed to cows, while the fresh, succulent roots increase the flow of milk as greatly as does the use of fresh, green food in the spring. It is especially valuable for the purpose from its extreme hardiness, as the roots can be left in the ground all winter and improve in quality by the continued freezing. Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit, in drills 15 inches apart 5 “% Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. ; af ccala sat woeoue Excellent for pies, pear-shaped, medium Sweet Potato sized, flesh and skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet and delicious; first-class keeper. % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. p Crookneck variety, with ext =} sm: Japanese Pie “seed cayity; nearly all sola eneaes aol. ity extra fine; seeds distinct in appearance, being cur- ously) Sculpauree in the manner of Chinese letters ¥ ve, ripens early, medium si keeper. 14 Ib., 40; Ib., $1.25. ilove partons © This giant variet row oo King of Mammoths mous size. meen ENGNG ETOSG color. Splendid to grow for stock and exhibition purposes. % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25, é Hollow Crown Parsnips, 24 J, MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS PEAS 1 quart to 100 feet of drill; 1%4 bushels per acre, Peas grow best on a light, rich, mellow soil wnder cool and moist weather cenditions Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided. The extra early varieties are very hardy and should be planted as soon as the ground can be made ready, while the larger wrinkled varieties, which are not ag hardy but of superior quality, may be planted when the soil has become Breet warmed, as the seed will rot if planted too early. For private use, sow the seed in double rows, 18 inches apart ‘ana 3 inches apart in the row; for market, in single rows 2 to 3 feet apart and 1 inch apart in the rows. The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep, and where earliness is most important they may be treated this way. Larger pods and greater quantity will be produced if the seed is planted in trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one to two inches of soil. When the plants are five or six inches high, fill the trench level with the surface. This will result in deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the peasy are covered to the futl depth at first. or if water is allowed to stand in the trenches the seed will not germinate or grow well. The crop should be gathered as fast as it becomes fit for use, as even a few ripe pods left on the vines tend to retard the development of the young pods and prevent the formation of new ones. First Early Smooth Varieties Vine strong and vigorous, 2 to 244 feet high, of a peculiar light Extra Early Alaska green color, pods 3 to 3% inches long, straight and blunt at the end. Is ready for picking 49 to 50 days from planting. Seed round, blue, slightly pitted. Matures crop very evenly. Qt., 30c; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.25. p This superb strain is a great favorite with large growers. Pedigree Extra Early Equaily as early as the choicest stock of Aitaska, the peas are much better in flavor. The vines are quite slender, of very quick growth, and average 18 to 24 inches in height. The pods are well filled, and the entire crop can be gathered generally in one picking. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.60. 2 This new and very. profitable variety is as early as Extra Early New Market Surprise Alaska and as large and prolific as Prolifie Barly Market. I[¢ has for these reasons become established as a favorite among private growers ané market gardeners. Our trials during the past three years have given us every | 4 ze Mes ee eee reason to be very enthusiastic.over the possibilities of this pea and we recommend aS it highly to all growers who want an early, prolific, and high quality crop. The Extra Early vines grow about 2 feet high and bear a wonderful crop of large pods, well filled witk ‘Alaska Peas. luscious peas. Pt., 20c; at., 35e; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00. A favorite with truckers and B Longer podded and more pro- Long- Podded Alaska shippers to Northern markets, Prolific Early Market lific than Pedigree Extra Early, producing a very early crop of large, broad, well-filled, for which it is a fit companion and close second, as it dark green pods. Equally as hardy as Extra Early comes in only four or five days later. The vines average Alaska and much larger. | The vines usually grow three | 24 to 30 inches high and produce pods singly. One after picking. Qt. 40c; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.50. picking will take about three-fourths of the crop, and 2 second picking, which is to be made about three Bountifu Resembling the Alaska in general habit of days later, will take the balance. It is remarkably growth. Vine 36 inches, foliage gray-green; uniform and very free from spots of any kind, The pods 3% inches in length, pointed, gray-green in color. peas are of the finest quality. Qt., 35e; pk., $2.00; bu., Fit for table use 55 to 57 days from planting; a prolific $2.50. bearer, making it a valuable variety. Seed blue, medium pitted. Qt., 40c; peck, $2.50; bu., $9.00. Second Early Smooth Varieties This fine Pea has given wonderful satisfac- Improved Sugar Marrowfat;>, to all who have planted it. It grows about 2 feet high, bears enormous handsome pods, which are completely filled with large, deliciously flavored, deep green peas. It is undoubtedly the most productive Pea offered Qt., 40c; pk,, $2.50; bu., $7.00. Tt is very prolific, bearing an abundance of long pods, French Canners containing from 7 to 9 peas of excellent flavor. Height 3% feet. Qt., 30c; pk., $2.00; bu., $6.50. Dwarf Giant Podded Prolific Green Marrow 2 Rae ie ee oe sumer as well as grower. Vines of a strong growth, with a large dark green foliage, but only 18 to 20 inches in height, and do not need to be supported. Pods of large size, well filled with large dark green peas of rich marrow flavor. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.25; bu., $10.50. Edible Podded Peas This is a class of Peas not generally known in this country, but much used abroad. in which the sweet, brittle and succulent pods have none of the tough inner lining found in the ordinary varieties of garden peas. They are used in the same way as snap or string beans. O This is by far the largest and finest of the true Mammoth Melting Sugar sugar or nip podded Peas. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, frequently 4 to 5 feet in length, and the pods come rather late, or about the same time as the Telephone and Strata- gem Peas. The vines are very productive of enormous pods, and con- tinue bearing for a long time. Pods average 5 to 6 inches in length and 1% inches broad, thick and fleshy. Broken and boiled like string beans and served with butter sauce, they have a luscious flavor. Qt., 60c; pk., $3.50. i ; H This variety possesses ail the fine cooking Dwarf Sugar, Edible Pods qualities of the Mammoth Sugar, nearly two : = weeks earlier in maturing, average growth 30 inches. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00. New Market Surprise Peas. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS PEAS @ _Continued Wrinkled Varieties Extra Early Gradus A. i104 “Prosperity” Pea. This popular new larg Ce dded wrinkle as of finest quality matures pods only two or three days later than the small- podded, round- seeded extra. ~ “earlies. Vines “grow from 2% to 3 feet. The peas remain ten- der and sweet for a long time after they are large enough to use, as the vines continue in bear- ing for some little time after the first pods are sider it one of the We con- ready. desirable most for the family garden or home use. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. A new variety of recent Little Marvel introduction, similar to Nott’s Excelsior. The vines grow 15 inches high and produce an abun- dance of pods, frequently borne in pairs, which average 2% inches in length and well filled with Ga tojd medium-sized, deep green peas of the. finest quality. Qt. 55c¢; pk., $3.50; bu., $13.00. ‘Aan O This is a dwarf variety, and leads American Wonder all others in point of earliness, growing about 10 inches high, and produces a profu- sion of good sized, well-filled pods, with finest-flavored a peas, Qt., 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. ° earl as early as the American Premium Gem we and the very productive vine is decidedly larger, growing to a height of from 15 to 18 inches. The pods are large and crowded with 6 to 8 very large peas of fine quality. Qt., 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10,00. ) 7 ‘ One of the best Early Dwarf Peas. It Nott S Excelsior combines the good qualities of the American Wonder and Premium Gem Peas. The vines are larger and more productive than American Wonder and earlier than Permium Gem. The peas in sweetness and quality unsurpassed. Qt., 50c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. P. tl t h Strong, vigorous vines of even growth, 20 to 24 otlatc inches in height, with luxuriant dark foliage, bearing pods medium green in color, 3% to 4 inches in length. Broad and pointed at the ends. No variety known will produce more pods, and no pods could possibly shell out better, The Potlatch is a variety from which everyone may expect great things. Fit for table use 61 days from planting. Seed green, wrinkled, large in size. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. This variety is of the same growth with Thomas Laxton that of the Gradus, but is usually three to four days later for market. The pods are square at the ends instead of having a long, sloping point, and considered by some to be of a better flavor than the Gradus. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. Champion of Englan A universal favorite, delicious flavor, profuse bearer of large pods, filled well with large green wrinkled peas. Height about 4 feet. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.50. A second early, of robust Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone 3,°°¢°rs, 22a ety orn growth. From 16 to 18 inches high. The stout plants ' are fairly loaded with large, bright green pods. Each pod contains from 7 to 9 large peas of a light bright green color, tender and well flavored. Qt., 50c; pk., $8.00; bu., $11.00. C This is the finest dwarf early pea offered Laxtonian today. The vines grow 18 to 20 inches high and produce an enormous crop of dark green pods as large as Gradus, maturing a few days ahead of this yariety. Qt., 550; pk., $3.25; bu., $12.00. J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 29 Sate FR CD Li ete inca 9 A new wrinkled marrow of Sutton’s Dwarf Defiance #.2°Saatite “vines stocky, quite dwarf, pods large and well filled. The exceeding productiveness of this variety for a dwarf sort makes it one of the most valuable of all for home gardens. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00. ° The largest podded pea yet introduced. Admiral Dewey Height 3% feet; pods a rich dark green color, frequently 6 inches long, beautifully shaped. Pp large, tend f i F Se ae es $10.60." of first-class flavor. Qt., 50c; Long Island Mammoth or Telegraph Y.;tx 2oPulet gardeners who want a large, handsome pod of a deep green eolor, oe 45ce; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. s splendid new pea comes from a European Iderman specialist in hybridizing. It is eitlacas tn growth to the Telephone, maturing about the same D time. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00, . This new pea possesses all the merits wart Champion of the Champion of England, with ess vine (26 inches), larger pods and more of them, and coming a little earlier. Qt., 50c; pk., $3.00: bu., $10.50. = Hardy and very prolific, Vine 1 feet King Edward VII in height, with dark green thitnes. FE GE prea punved and pointed at the ends. Ready e use ays after planting. . K : $3.00; bu., $11.00. Eon an sib tice see” A tall-growing late sort, 3% to 4 f i Telephone height, having pods of pe eee atin, convecning r8 u eree Ave of delicious flavor. Con- earing for quite a long ti 7 e 4 $2.55; bu., $10.50, oo ig RG bs ea aes An improved Boston Unrivalled #%,.272"9 high, and are covered ; pk., $3.00; bu., $11.00, strain of the popular Vines grow 4 to 6 feet with fine, large pods. Q6¢., 50c; 26 J. MANNS & CO., Eorrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Peppers 1 oz. to 1,500 plants. j Peppers should be sown either indoors cr in hotbeds early in April and transplanted to the permanent teds when about 3 inches high in two foot drills and two feet apart in the drills. -The seed can alse be sown in open ground when danger from frost is past but the crop will naturally be much later. A top dressing of fertilizer or poultry manure well mixed with the soil when the plants are about 6 inches high will materially aid in-the production of a big crop. R | Kin This remarkable new variety represents the result of oya. g 18 years of continuous selection and re-selection on the part of one of the largest and most reliable growers of pepper seed in this country. The type is firmly established, producing frui which is exceptionally uniform in size, shape, color and quality The plants grow about 2% feet high, and are vigorous; compact ir their nature of growth, and very productive, commencing to bea: very early and continuing until killed by frost. The fruit is ver) — large, bright and glossy and the extremely thick flesh is sweet and mild. They will stand distant shipping and hold up well foi market as they do not wilt nor become ripe near so quickly as Ruby King and other large varieties. This strain is extensively grown in the South by large shippers and under very favorable conditions a record of 800 bu. per acre has been established. It is a decided improvement upon anything yet offered in the way of a large sweet pepper and deserves the attention of every trucker and home gardener, as the quality and marketing possibilities ara unexcelled by any other variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., $3.50. é Ruby Giant A variety of Mango Pepper which is of a desirable size and shape for stuffing. + eross of Ruby King and Chi- nese Giant; grows to LE e size and Is 3 mild. Pkt., 10¢; $1.60; Ib., $6.00. Pimento or Per- © A medium fection 2.1). pro- lific, perfectly mild variety with extremely thick i : flesh. On account of its thick flesh it will hold up for a ~ long time and is an excellent sort for canning whole. PkRt., 10c; 0z., 35c. Royal King Pepper. ye ed conical pod about 2 inches long, very hot. Chili, Small aes fox Bepner sauce and seasoning. @z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.15; Ib., $4.00. Ch R Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet; very hot. Qrry KEG prt,, 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 85¢3 Ib., $3.00, . Good variety for mangoes or pickling; very pro- Ruby King ductive and sweet. Pkt., 100; oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. Ruby Giant Pepper. 2 ; This desirable variety is undoubtedly Chinese Giant the largest Sweet Pepper ever offered. The flesh is quite thick, very mild and remarkably sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.75. This large early and pro- Large Bell, or Bull Nose ductive sort has the most pungent flavor of all the large peppers. Thick flesh. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. fs A variety of Sweet Pepper which ma- Neapolitan tures very early. It grows about 3 inches long, and is remarkably sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 85e; % Ib., $1.15; Ib., $3.75. The pods are long and slender; Long Red Cayenne bright red color and very pun- gent. This is an old-time favorite and is used ex- tensively for bunching with pot-herbs. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $3.26. This splendid pepper of recent intro- World Beater duction is a cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King and combines the size of one and the earliness of the other. It is exceedingly mild and the color is at first green changing to a beautiful shade of scarlet. The flesh is very thick, making distant shipment possible. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45ce; % Ib., $1.40; Ib., $5.00. PEPPER PLANTS In All the Leading Varieties ae — sisi ’ Fresh Daily—See Page 35 Chinese Giant Pepper. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS _ J. MANNS:& CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 27 Seed Potatoes We offer only strictly first class and dependable seed, produced in Aroostook County, Maine, and in most every instance certified by the Government toe be free from disease and true to type. Our prices are very low, quality considered, and are quoted subject to market fluctuations. Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be pro duced, however. on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches turned under in the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions, In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the-largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should be soaked jn a formaldehyde solution as a preventative. For a very early crop, run off furrows about TRATED ROSTER NRT EION 13 three feet apart and about four inches deep. | Drop the pieces about 15 inches apart in the | fuilrows and cover to a depth of about 1% inches, gradually filling in the furrows to level as the vines grow !arger. For main crop it Is just as well to cover the eyes with four inches of goll at once. If fertilizer is used, apply it elther in the row or broadcast before planting and be sure that it is thoroughly mixed with the soil so that the seed is not burned. Fresh stable manure will cause the potatoes to become scabby. Just before the sprouts have appeared above the ground run a light harrow over them to kill the weeds and break up the crust. Continue weeding and harrowing until there is danger of breaking off too many sprouts. At this stage of growth, large growers, following the practice in } Maine, often give a second dressing of fertilizer : and hill up the vines, completely covering them. This results in the growth of another. layer of tubers, starting just below the new vines. By this method a much larger but somewhat later crop is produced, and the field is once more free from weeds. Cultivate thoroughly and frequently, being careful not to cut any of the roots, con- tinuing until the vines have attained full growth and begin to spread. ~ oy Spraying for insects and blight is very necessary, Pyrox, Bug Death, etce., giving very satisfactory re- sults. Preparations containing ar- senic should be used lightly as this has a tendency to weaken the plants. The size and quality of the crop and the ability to resist disease is directly dependent upon the _ sced planted and no amount of cultiva- tion or attention will offset the ur- — - et . - controllable results of poor seed. Be Norcross Potatoes. sure of your crop and plant only the best Maine grown seed potatoes. s Medium sized, very smooth skinned and 5 DR case desirabl > 4 4 e main cro va- Early Six Weeks shallow eyed: in color light pink and Vermont Gold Coin mete ue Apert itrodnceine, hae of fine texture. 5 5 0 . proven to be very hardy, of vigorous growth, most pro- Red Bliss or Bliss Triump This variety | is rapidly, ductive, of the very beat quality, The tubers are slightly ? growing in favor. The oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly are small, and there is but little waste in paring. The depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies. a Micghonne JAG OF GoaG IShD cnn ualit A , y, E | Ohi Generally accepted throughout the Western White Star anita in color; eyes flush with the skin any Wy States as the standard early EDTA LO; A and a good keeper. week earlier than Early Rose. Dull red, round oblong, Timistne TOCau lat Avietuiondlonorotathe quality dry and mealy; requires rich, moist soll for Carman No. 3 areatosteyialdere: Waneer SH lone alten tly perfect development. flattened. y v 2 Potatoes are of medium size, and Its shape is a ttle oblong and slightly flat- Second Crop Seed require less seed per acre than Norcross tencd a eae ancien Petted se ety Main-grown atock. Planters who have tried them will which always indicates good cooking and eating qual- use no other, Prices on application. ity. The tubers are large and very uniform, maturing Early Harvest aber: white, of finest quality, oblons, in medium early. shape, good shipper and may be con- 5 5 sidered as a second early variety. Particularly velu- American Giant Isyone FS EL Sapna el pre aD able for market gardeners by reason of its handsome It is a long, white, smooth, handsome Potato, of good shape and color. quality, with shoal eyes; maturing with the second Irish Cobbler pune Pisses’ Potato ang Aaa ake pro- earlies and is a late keeper. ucer own among the first early va- . ‘ ¥ rieties. It will outyield all other early kinds and equal Prosperity Ae ee ae aitetitiy een eee ‘tent most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a pure cream-white color; its shape is an oblong and slightly creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines flattened. The eyes are very shallow, The size ig large very stocky, with dark follage. and desirable, very few under market size. Always Earl Northern A seedling of the Harly Rose, which it smooth ard regular in form and of splendid quality. y much resembles in appearance; earlier B b k This variety is quite largely used as one of than Early Rose and more prolific. UrDANKS the reliable late Potatoes, is of good size, Earl Rose For a generation the standard Potato of white skinned, of oblong shape and good yielder. It is y the whole country for earlies, yield, thrift, a late keeper and also of good fiavor. beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds O A splendid early variety, fine quality, color a well in any soil, in any climate and in any latitude. Puritan ure white, sha blo ” yiel , Too well known to need description. Our stock is y Gene I A a strictly pure. Prete POEM Roce (ound, oplone tn Seed Sweet Potatoes gn g y, ose shape, and in guality Yell J Select “up-river’’ strain. A select strain all that can be desired, and not susceptible to disease. eiloW ersey of smooth, short, ‘‘chunky” Yellow Jer- Ma ie Mu h This is a decidedly valuable acquisi- sey. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable stock gg1 TPNY tion to the Potato family. The shape and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet; de- is flattened oblong with smooth eyes and of rose color. cidedly the best of all. ie very hardy, productive and bears tubers of large Prices subject to market fluctuations. in White skin, flat, oval form, smooth Sweet Potato Plants For prices see page 35. Green Mountain of good appearance; fine for the table quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper. Valuable 7 7 7 for late crops. Now taking the lead in all markets. Prices on Application 28 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS Extra Early Scarlet Globe Radishes. < S A variety combining earliness Crimson Giant and great size. It grows much larger than other extra early varieties, hut does not become pithy, even when fully twice as large in diameter and a week older; beau- tiful crimson-carmine; turnip-shaped; flesh firm, crisp ard tender. We recommend it for outdoor garden planting as well as for green- house forcing. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c: % Ib., 15e: Ib., 40c. = This new variety (New) Round Scarlet Chma ¢7°° the “China Radish may be sown at intervals from spring until autumn. Matures in from six to seven weeks, and is much hardier than most other varieties. Valuable as a winter Radish, as well as for summer. Its handsome round shape, rich scarlet color and pure white flesh commend it to all. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25c; lb., 75c. Second early, grows to a good Golden Globe size; stands the heat well; very popular with market gardeners, a_ beautiful golden yellow, flesh crisp and tender. Pkt., Be; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00. 6 O 9 Half Long Deep Scarlet, or “Paris Beauty This is a splendid strain of similar season to the Early Long Scarlet. Very popular. The Radishes are of slightly larger diameter and most brilliant scarlet coloring. Flesh purest white, crisp and juicy. Pkt., 5c; %4 lb., 15c; Ib., 50c, Color is a scarlet rose, shad- French Breakfast ing to a waxy white at the tip: quick growth, mild and tender, good for forcing. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c. Feltons Model White Box (Forcing) % ‘°° handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or ‘‘boxes,’’? and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., 75e. Radishes 1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 Ibs. per acre. Light, sandy soil, rich in organic matter is essential to pro- duce crisp and tender radishes. For an early crop sow the seed as soon. as the ground can be worked, in drills 6 to 10 inches apart, covering the seed half an inch deep. When the plants are well started, thin out to one inch apart in the drills) Frequent watering in dry weather is very beneficial as high quality Is largely dependent upon rapid growth. For a continuous supply, successive plantings should be made at intervals of 10 days to two weeks, selecting varieties best suited for the season. Extra Early Scarlet Globe (Forcing) 22%Sene-s ‘tévomite “os gardener’s favorite as a forcing Radish, very early; mild and crisp, juicy and tender: top small; will stand heat without becoming pithy. One o the best selling and most attractive Radishes on account of its bright scarlet color and handsome shape. Our stock of this is the very best, selected with special care as to size, shape, color and earliness, and market gardeners will find it a money maker, as it is just right in every respect. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c. : z Extra Early Deep Scarlet Turnip 2c ing lasting results. For top dressing of lawn, use 1 applying in fall or early spring. For : eye Fertilizer Soper oe 1 to 2 tons per acre, turning Hale the quantity under and top dressing the remainder. rs 3 5 4.75; Wh Thinking of Fertilizer, Do Not Overlook the High to handle and very effective 5 Ibs., 25c; 50 Ibs., $i. i Value of Claxers: Cow Peas, Soy Beans, Vetches, 100 Ib. bag, $2.75. Special price in quantities. Etec., or Plowing Under as Green Manure. L d PI Useful as a medium for retaining moisture ; an aster and the fluids. and ammoniates of manure B MH ] Extra Fi An, excellent” “fertilizer espe- with which it is often mixed. Often applied on sandy one Mea xa) rile Ciallysmuecoramend Sdforl ans, soils, which do not retain moisture readily. Also used rose bushes, grape vines, and deep rooted Sheubperye) | for dipping potatoes after they have been cut for seed, where it is desired to furnish the plants with a per- scalings.the, cuts iaspalcprotectionisendmalsoiaipp line fectly safe, slow acting but continuous supply of nour- nourishment. Mixed, with, Paris. Green sproves) ivery ishment. Florists and nurserymen use large quantities effective in destroying plant vermin. An excellent of our bone meal very successfully. 2 Ibs., 15¢; 10 Ibs., lawn dressing. 200 Ib. bag, $2.25. Special price In 65c; 50 Ibs., $2.50; 167 Ib. bag, $4.25. (Add _ transporta- quantities, : . tien charges). Special price on large quantities, 4 : ; A A fertilizer for all crops. It is highly % This class Nitrate of Soda soluble, uick in action and hastens Manns Vegetable and Flower Plant Foods of ferti- the maturity of crops fully two weeks. Will not take Nzer can be supplied in a number of combinations, the place of other fertilizer but supplies the growing each having a guaranteed analysis which will prove crop with an abundance of nitrogen which greatly most helpful to the crop for which {t is intended. We assists the plants to make vse of other nourishment pha li bey blessed sito) duces an dpe se Score ne eEOuen already in the soil. Lb., 8c; 10 Ibs., 66e; 100 Ibe., §4.00. analysis for the crops you are producing. Our volume Special price on quantities. . (Add transportation of business in vegetable cen eaere is rane. ancreer ne: charges), because our customers have found our stock to be strict- ly first class, dependable, low priced, and productive Tobacco Dust ae ingepliride Jang lveny. efficient ferti of the Beat crops in compet Ges wie ether brands eae a ee . aes ee neral ruc rower ne o 6 mo popu scientific, odorless renovator for grades). Lb., 5e; 167 Ib. bag, $8.00. Plant Tablets plants) 10¢ and 256 sizes. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE PLANTS MANNS’ VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 35 We are large producers of the following plants and can fill orders daily with fresh, strong, stocky plants grown on our trial grounds from the best strains of seed. Varieties not grown by ourselves are contracted for with the most reliable and trustworthy plant growers in this section, who, we know from experience, produce only the best plants. more. unless otherwise instructed. CABBAGE PLANTS. Frame-grown and transplanted. (Ready in March and April.) Early Jersey Wakefield. Pointed head. Charleston Large Wakefield. Pointed head. Copenhagen Market. Round head. Eureka First Early. Flat head. All Head, or New Early. Flat head. Postpaid, per 100, 90c; 1,000, $6.00. CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, strong and stocky. (Ready May and June.) All Head Early. Flat head. Early Flat Dutch. Flat head. Volga. Larger round head. Early Summer. Flat head. Succession. Flat head. Improved Lupton. Flat head. Large Late Flat Dutch. Flat head. Imperial Drumhead Savoy. Flat head. Postpaid, per 100, 75c; 1,000, $4.50. CABBAGE PLANTS. For late planting. (Ready September and October.) Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. Pointed head. Charleston, or Large Wakefield. Pointed head. All Head, or New Early. Flat head. Postpaid, per 100, 50c; 1,000, $3.00. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. (Ready in March, July and August.) Postpaid, per 100, $1.60; 1,000, $12.00. BORECOLE PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.) Hardy Winter. Dwarf Green Scotch. Postpaid, per 100, 75c; 1,000, $4.50. CELERY PLANTS. (Ready in July.) American Self-Blanching. Columbia. Giant Pascal. Winter Queen. Postpaid, per 100, $1.10; 1,000, $6.00. CELERY PLANTS. Grown from French seed. Golden Self-Blanching. Per 100, $1.25; 1,000, $8.00. EGG PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.) Mammoth Imp. Purple. New York Smooth Stem. Postpaid, per doz., 25c; 100, $1.50. By express, 1,000, q e' ° Strawberry Plants We can supply fresh, strong, healthy plants of all the leading varieties in any quantity. Following is a partial list of the most popular sorts for planting in the vicinity of Baltimore. Mitchell’s Early. Extra early. Lady Corneille. Midseason. Gandy. Late, very productive. 31.50 per 100; $9.00 per 1,000, Postage or expressage | extra. Everbearing PROGRESSIVE. Undoubtedly the best everbearing variety in cultivation, producing a large crop of high quality fruit the same year they are set out. The main crop ripens in the fall. 32.50 per 100, 1,000, $15.00. Postage or expressage extra. 3 Get Our Prices on Berry Boxes We shall be pleased to quote special prices on lots of 5,000 or If sold out of any variety ordered, we shail take the liberty to substitute a nearly similar kind LETTUCE PLANTS. (Ready in March, April, Sep- tember and October.) Postpaid, per 100, 50c. By express, 1,000, $3.80. PEPPER PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.) Ruby Giant. Chinese Giant. Perfection. Postpaid, per doz., ern $1.50. By express, 1,000, 00. PEPPER PLANTS. Ruby King. Bull Nose and. Needle. Postpaid, per doz., 25c. By express, 1,000, $8.50. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. (Ready May and June.) Up Rivers . Big Stems. Yellow Jerseys. Postpaid, per 100, $1.10. By express, 1,000, $8.00. TOMATO PLANTS. Hotbed grown. (Ready in April and May.) King of the Earlies, I. X. L. Bonny Best and Ponderosa. Maryland Pride. Postpaid, per doz., 20c; 100, 80c. $5.00. Field-grown By express, 1,000, TOMATG PLANTS. June and July.) Maryland Pride. Red Rock. New Stone. Greater Baltimore. By express, per 100, 60c; 1,000, $4.00; 5,000, $15.00. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. See page 2. HORSERADISH ROOTS. (Ready till May.) Large Nuremburg. Postpaid, per doz., 25c; 100, $1.25. RHUBARB ROOTS. (Ready November till May.) plants. (Ready Postpaid, each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $9.00. 36 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. Miscellaneous Farm Seeds Our fair dealing and conservative methods have resulted im an enormous increase in the volume of our field seed busi- Reas and we are thoroughly convinced that high quality seed at a reasonable price will make many more pleased customers during this year. Our experience in this line and our equipment protect you from the many losses which must result from the planting ef inferior seed, which is expensive at any price. All seeds offered must strictly conform to our high standards, and pur- chasers may depend upon our best efforts to supply only seed which is fresh, pure and free from weeds. Continual merket fluctuations make it impossible to quote firm prices; changes are made almost daily. We shall there- fore appreciate the opportunity to mail samples and quo the very latest price on any quantity. ; When comparing quotations, consider both purity and germination. Clovers MEDIUM or COMMON RED. (Trifolium pratense.) The Clover Seed of Commerce, and the most important and valuable of the Clover family for agricultural purposes. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre. (Bushel 60 Ibs.) 25c¢ per Ib. ALSIKE or HYBRID. (Swedish.) (Trifolium hybridum.) Hardiest of all Clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields large quantities of hay or pasturage, as it forms a thick bottom; has fibrous roots like White Clover. Esteemed highly by bee keepers. Lb., 20c. MAMMOTH CLOVER. (Trifolium pratense perenne.) Valu- able with other grasses for mixed hay; ripens about with Timothy. Being a rank grower, it is largely used for plowing under as a fertilizer. Lb., 24c. WHITE DUTCH. (Trifolium repens.) Grows naturally in pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indis- pensable in parks and lawns. Lb., 50c. CRIMSON CLOVER. (Trifolium incarnatum.) Being an annual, it must be sown in July, August, and September of each year, which, the spring following, can be cut for soiling by April 20th; for ensilage, May Ist to 15th; for seed, about first week of June. Can be grown in corn, or any cultivated crop. Ten to fifteen pounds necessary to seed an acre. Cover with a light harrow. (60 Ibs.) Lb., 12c. ALFALFA or LUCERNE. (Madicago sativa.) This Clover claims to bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring and remaining latest in fall. It delights in plenty of sun, being a veritable child of the sun; must be sown at the rate of from 10 to 25 pounds of seed per acre on well drained, well pulverized deep soil after danger of freezing is over, and prefers sand or gravel sub-soil. Wet subsoil is fatal to the plant. Roots 3 to 4 feet deep, and when well established lasts for years. 2 to 3 crops a year can be cut. Not recommended for pasture. Lb., 22c; bushel (60 Ibs.), $12.00. BOKHARA. (Melilotus alba.) This slightly resembles Alfalfa in growth, but is much tailer, with leafier and stiffer stems. It frequently grows 5 to 6 feet in height and branches freely, with slender spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers, which afford an excellent food for bees. Lb., 12c; bushel (60 Ibs.), $6.50. 3 JAPAN CLOVER. This makes most nutritious and desirable summer pasture. Grows well and spreads rapidly on poor lands, hillside and under the shade of trees. Lhb., 30c: bushel of 25 Ibs., $5.50. Drought Resisting Grasses PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) Very nu- tritious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures ; rapid grower; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to 1144 bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 Ibs.) Per bu., $2.50. MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) Thrives in all soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; very productive. Sow 1 to 14% bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 Ibs.) Lb., 25c; bu., $5.50. SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina.) Grows naturally on light, dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures; considered quite valuable mixed with other grasses for permanent early spring pasture. (about 12 lbs.) MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS Red Clover. DROUGHT RESISTING GRASSES. HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.) Not very productive, but it is of a very fine quality, and thrives well in dry situations where many other grasses would fail, thus mak- ing a desirable pasture variety. (Bushel about 12 Ibs.) ‘ MILLET. GERMAN or GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown Ger- man Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed. Peck, 60c; bu., $2.25. HUNGARIAN GRASS. A very valuable forage plant of the Millet family, but not so coarse. Two to three weeks earlier than German -Millet- Peck, 70c; bu., $2.50. Grass Seeds KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. June Grass. (Poa pratensis.) Universally known; desirable for pastures and lawns. Sow in fall or spring at rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Fancy clean seed. (Bushel 14 lbs.) Bushel, $7.00. RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Thrives well in any soil, but best on low land; produces a firm sod. Sow 1 to 2 bushels per acre. Lb., 30c; 10 Ibs., $2.50. TIMOTHY. (Phteum pratensis.) Well known variety. When ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a ecarload. (Bushel 45 lbs.) Bushel, $4.25. ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) Extremely hardy and widely known. One of the earliest to start in spring; grows rapidly; furnishes an abundance of pasture the entire season. 114 to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 Ibs.) Bushel, $3.25. RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.) Val- uable for lawns. Sow 8 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. 11% to 3 bushels for pasture. (Bushel 12 lbs-) Lb. 90c. TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatoir.) Used for soiling. Succeeds well in sandy lands, and owing to its long, fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well. Sow 3 bushels per acre. (Bushel 10 lbs.) Lb., 25c. SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) Very fra- grant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early in the spring and grows until late in the fall. (Bushel 10 Ibs.) CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera.) Excel- lent for pasture when mixed with other grasses; su: well in most situations and thrives in moist land. Sow 40 pounds per acre. (Bushel 14 lbs.) WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.) Recommended especially for low, wet pasture, or for lawns in damp, wet situations. It starts early in the spring and produces a beautiful green turf, which lasts a long time. (Bushel of 14 lbs.) Per Ib., $1.25. MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 37 Sudan Grass Sudan, the greatest forage crop, should be grown on every farm, where either hay or pasture is desired. It is highly resistant to drought and stands very heavy grazing. Yields from 2 to 10 tons per acre, is ‘superior to either Millet or Sorghum in feeding quality, and may be fed in unlimited quantities. : Sow 10 to 20 ibs. per acre, 1 to 144 imches deep, the highest quality hay resulting from heavy seeding. Should be harvested just before the heads appear, in the same manner as other grasses. Cures quickly and matures as early as Millet, the first cutting being ready in about 6 to 8 weeks. Successive cuttings may be made every 30 to 45 days until frost. Highly recommended by the Government as being very nutritious and easily digestible. Being an annual, this must be seeded every year and therefore never becomes a pest. 6c per Ib.; $5.00 per 100 Ibs. Subject to change. Kaffir Corn The heads are greedily eaten by horses and cattle and make splendid food for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and cooked. Excellent forage. Cultivate same as common corn, requiring four or five pounds per acre. Bushel, $1.75. Dwarf Essex Rape This plant is extensively grown for forage, especially for sheep, and for green manure. Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July in rows two and a half feet apart at the rate of two and a half pounds of seed per acre. Lb., 10c; 100 Ibs., $9.50. Sorghum or Cane EARLY AMBER SORGHUM. Furnishes a large yield of most nutritious forage, which can be fed either green or cured, and will yield two or three cuttings a year, stooling out thicker each time it is cut. It grows ten or twelve feet high. Sow at the rate of one peck per acre in drills three and a half to four feet apart. Peck, 75c; bu., $2.50. EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM. This variety is similar in growth to Early Amber, but under fair conditions pro- duces a heavier crop. It is better for stock feeding than the Amber. Per bushel, $2.50. Buckwheat JAPANESE. This variety yields very largely. The kernels are larger than other sorts, but owing to its branching qualities it need not be sown so thickly. Peck, 50c; bushel about $1.75. SILVER HULL. A superior variety in every way to the ordinary Buckwheat, which it has almost entirely super- seded. Peck, 50c; bushel about $1.75. Cow Peas Growing in Corn. Sudan Grass. Oats WHITE SPRING OATS. Our best recleaned stock of these are Choice Northern grown, all heavy oats. which have been recleaned by us. Bushel, 85c. RUST-PROOF OATS. A favorite spring variety in the South, particularly where the land is rich; produces enor- mous yield, and excellent for cutting for hay. Bushel, 85e-. Cow Peas There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and in- creasing the productiveness of our soils than by sowing the Cow Pea. It has the power to extract costly nitrogen from the atmosphere and to store the same in the vines and roots. so that the land is enriched and its condition improved. From five to nine tons of green fodder per acre have been produced. For ensilage they are unsurpassed. When it is desired to turn the whole crop under, as a soil improver, it is better to do so after the vines are partly dead. Cow Peas ean be sown in May or June, at the rate of one and a half bushels per acre. BLACK. Quick to mature, Northern sections; vigorous grower Bushel, $3.00. BLACK EYE. adapted for late planting in and great yielder. A prolific vine-growing variety of merit, seed often sold for table use. Peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. WHIPPOORWILL. A favorite early bunch-growing variety. A prime favorite in the North and West on account of ite early maturity and habit of growth. Price fluctuates. Canada Field Peas Sown in open weather during December, January, February and March, making large yields of most nutritious food, which can be used either green or cured for hay. It alse makes a good green manuring crop to turn under, but not equal to Cow Peas. A light seeding of oats, rye or barley will increase the yield and help to support the vines when the crop comes to maturity. Ready for cutting in May and June, cures easily and makes splendid hay. Price, January Ist, peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00. Soy or Soja Beans A Great Drought-Resisting Forage Crop, Preducing Immense Quantities of Nutritious Food, Beside Being an Excellent Soil Impfrover. The Soy Bean is coming right to the front as a great soi enricher, as a food for hogs or cattle, both in the green and dry state. To plow under in the green state it is certainly one of the very best plants, next to Cow Peas. Subject to market fluctuations. Sand or Winter Vetch Sometimes called Hairy Vetch. The most valuable of all Vetches. It succeeds on nearly all soils and is especially recommended for poor lands, where it thrives and improves the soil wonderfully, as it is very rich in nitrogen. It belongs to the pea family, but the vines are more leafy and longer. It may be sown in the spring or in the fall, preferably with rye. It remains green all winter and is valuable for early pasturing, as well as a fertilizer. 60 pounds per aere. Per Ib., 15c; per 100 Ibs., $14.00. MANN’S SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS» ‘Flowers blossom and fade rapidly; but the good they do during their short life’s span cannot be measured by words.”’ Benj. Franklin. Our constant aim is to supply our customers with the very best domestic and imported strains ob- tainable. We spare no expense in our efforts to maintain the highest standard of quality. Our list contains those varieties which are most popular because of their beauty, usefulness, and case of cultivation. 3 Annuals are those which attain full growth, bloom and die the same year, and are raised from seed exclusively. . Biennials attain full growth, bloom and die the second year from the planting of seed. : Perennials produce plants the first year, which with a few excep- tions do not flower until the second vear from planting of seed, after which they bloom every year and last several years. The class to which each variety belongs is indicated as follows: (A) for Annuals; (B) for Biennials; (P) for Perennials. AGERATUM (A) Splendid for bedding or pot culture, covered from June until frost with a mass of very attractive flowers of a tufted appearance. Very effective when contrasted with geraniums. Large- flowered White, large-flowered Blue or Mixed., pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25¢. ALYSSUM (A) Sweet Alyssum. Little Gem. Very popular border flower, coming — into bloom six weeks after planting seed and requiring the least attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf, its white ‘lowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed or border. Height 4 inches. /Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 0z., 50c. AMARANTHUS (A) Very useful in borders of tall plants, among shrubs, or in centers of large beds, One type has large feathery plumes or sprays of rich crimson col- oring while the other is grown exclu- sively for the brilliant-colored leaves. .CAUDATUS. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Plants of erect growth three to four feet high, producing numerous feath- er sprays of rich crimson color. Pkt., “Bes oz., :15e. SALICIFOLIUS. (Willow-Leaved or Fountain Plant.) Grows two to three feet high, with long hanging flower heads and foliage of a deep purple coloring. -Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant.) Beautiful variegated foliage with large crimson flower heads. Pkt., l0cs; % oz., 25c. TRICOLOR. (Joseph’s Coat.) Similar to Splendens, having a single erect stalk of brilliantly-colored foliage. Pkt., 5c; %4 oz., 20c. ANTIRRHINUM or Snapdragon (P) This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is now one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an annual. The long showy spikes of cur- iously-shaped tubular flowers’ with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are fragrant as well as brilliant- ly-colored. They are very desirable for cutting as the blooms are borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time. For flowers the first season outdoors, sow seed very early under glass and transplant to open border as soon as the ground is warm and dry, in rich loamy soil in a sunny situation, setting one foot apart each way and giving them plenty of water: or sow the seed in August or September and cover the plants with a mulch on approach of cold weather. These fall-sown plants may be transplanted into pots and flowered, and in this case give them the same temperature and treatment as geraniums and carnations. Tender perennial, often treated as an annual or biennial, attains a growth of one and one-half to two feet high. Special mixtures of the very best delicate col- ors. Tall mixed, pkt., 5c; %4 0z., 20c; oz., 50c. Semi-dwarf mixed, pkt., 5c; 4, oz., 20c; oz., 50c. Separate colors, pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. Antirrhinum. SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. *9 Aquilegia or Columbine (P) =~ As a cut flower the Jong spurred Aquilegias are the daintiest of our outdoor grown flowers. Very hardy, bloom- ing profusely early in the season and remaining in bloom for a considerable period. Pkt., 100; %4 oz., 50c. Asters (A) Very popular because of their beauty and ease of culture. The varieties listed represent the finest Asters of the early, midseason and late types and will give a profusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters require good rich soil and during the growing period should be well supplied with water. QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Branching habit, 1 ft. high, large flowers borne on long stems, blooming in July. Mixed colors, pkt., 5c and 10c; %4 oz., 15c; oz., 50c. IAN OMET. Very distinctive, the outer petals being broad, flat and reflexed, while the center of the flower has a feathery appearance. Follows Queen of the Market in season and grows 12 to 24 inches high. Deep scarlet, dark blue, light blue, delicate yellow, snow white, rose and mixed. Pkt., 10c; “4 oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. ASTER UNICUM. Brilliant rose, salmon-rose, rosy-lilac. Pkt.,10c; 14 0z., 75c, VICTORIA, Compact plants with very large and double flowers. Good for bedding or cutting. Free flowering. Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c. CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diameter borne on very long stems, Plants are of strong branching growth, 2 to 2% feet high. Crego rose or Crego white, pkt., 100; % oz., 0c. Mixed, pkt., l0c; %4 oz., 20c, Bellis Perennis - Double Daisy (P) Favorite perennials producing their handsome double flowers in the spring. Rich soil and a cool situation suit them best, ware double large flowered rose or white. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1,50. “Improved Longfellow type, large flowered, Pkt., 10c; % oz., $3.00. Giant Comet Aster. Balsam or Lady Slipper (A) An easy growing annual of quick growth, producing numer- ous flowers resembling tiny roses. Splendid double mixed, pkt.. de and 10c; oz., 20c. ° Coreopsis - Calliopsis (A) Very handsome and showy plants with numerous flowers of brilliant colors excellent for bouquets. Thrive well in any soil- Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. Campanula-Canterbury Bells (B) An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily 2rown, hardy biennial . Single, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25e. Double, pkt., toc; 4 02z., 60c, Candytuft (A) This hardy annual is universalJy known and its clusters of small flowers are very beautiful and usefull for oqutting and borders. EMPRESS. Large spikes of the purest white, erect growth. Pkt., 5c and 10c; oz., 20c. FINEST MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 5c and 10c; 0z., 20. | OTE SITE - ae ———————E Campanula—Canterbury Bells. Carnations (P) With protection these well known half-hardy perennials can be wintered over outdoors. When planted early they will begin to bloom in about four months and continue until late in the fall. For winter blooming they should be cut back by removing the flower shoots early in the fall and transplanted to pets and kept in a cool room, VIENNA. Warly flowering, extra double dwarf mixed. Pkt., fc; % oz., 7c. PERPETUAL (Famous Chabaud type). Choicest mixture Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 75e. PERPETUAL (Very popular Marguerite type). Half dwarf mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. PERPETUAL (Marguerite). Pure white or Pure Pink. Pkt., 10c; % o7z., 75e. Celosia or Cockscomb (A) Producing peculiar heads of bloom rather resembling a _cock’s comb. pe STRAIN, Extra fine mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4% 02., 45¢. PLUMOSA. Feathered varieties mixed. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 15c. ae Dark-leaved, bright crimson. Pkt., 10c; \% 0z., $2.00, GLASGOW PRIZE. Pkt., 10e; 14 oz., $2.50. Celosia—Cocksecomb. 40 J. MANNS & €0., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS Coleus (P—Tender) _ An attractive foliage plant for ornamental bed- Ging. Finest hybrid mixture. Pkt., 25e; % oz., $2.50. Cosmos (A) One of the most satisfactory hardy annuals, flowering in late summer. Fine for cutting and easily grown. Can be sown anywhere and trans- planted. Grows 4 to 6 feet high. Mammoth large flowered, mixed. Pkt., 5c and 10c; % oz., 20c. Dahlia (P malt Hardy ) Roots, see page 42. Seed should be planted very early indoors and the plants transplanted in May or June. Most of the plants will bloom the same year. The roots should be dug before freezing weather and stored in sand in a cool place. GIANT. ELOWERED. Choice mixed. Pkt., 25e; &% 0Z., 00. EXTRA DOUBLE. Large fiowered choice mixed. Pkt., 10e; % oz., Oe. CACTUS HYBRIDS. Extra double mixed. Pkt., 25¢: % oz., $2.50. Datura (A) Large branching plants producing very large hand- some, double or single, trumpet-shaped blossoma ef exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer and autumn flowering. Mixed colors. Pkf,, 10e; %4 oz., 20¢€. Delphinium or Hardy Larkspur (P) Splendid border perennial of vigorous growth, strik- ingly effective as a background for borders and for planting among shrubbery. The blooming season is very long and the beautiful irregular flowers are elustered on long spikes 3 to 5 feet high. Double and semi-double varieties mixed. Pkt., 10e; %4 oz., 70e. Dianthus or Pinks (B) These very beautiful and. popular biennials Hower freely the first year from seed, and in most locationa they are quite hardy and produce larger flowers the second year. CHINENSIS. Extra double flowered in choicest mix- ture. Pkt,, 5c; %4 oz., 15c. RS : DDEWIGII. ‘Fringed singl , ‘ Chrysanthemum—Bridal Robe. ee Wee Reise single, very large flowers. HEDDEWIGII PLUMARIUS Double and semi-double Centaurea (A) mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c. CENTAUREA CYANUS or BACHELOR’S BUTTON or CORN FLORIST’S PERPETUAL. Large clusters, fragrant, FLOWER. Charming old-fashioned fiowers, requiring little very useful for cut flowers. Double mixed. Pkt., or no care and flowering within eight weeks from planting lOc; % 0z., 25e. of seed. Free and uninterupted in its flowering habit, re- 41.00 2 SSDisk UG meNChHes) yc ee ompeieleleteieielereraieversteteraleeSetey= 46.00 Spins ue aa, (Fase sopdunane Cvoogb sd50G00005C ,O0.GG 5.00 DEEP DISK HARROW WITH FORE TRUCK. The Harrow Truck is a new device and enables the user to make a short turn and relieves the neck weight en- tirely. $7) Disk el Gaein ches) arn steterlefeserere Sehic eG EGGCES «.. $45.00 10 Disk, 16 inches .........@...--...-+.--s-2s--s 48.00 ALL-STEEL HARROW. A spike-tooth Harrow. with lever up. A smoothing Harrow with lever down. Made entirely of steel. The teeth can bewinstant- ly set at any angle from forward pitch to straight up or slanting backward. - One-Horse, One Section, 4 ft. Cut .....:.... .-..-$10.00 LWO-ELOLSe se Lw.0 = SCCLIONS Sy tte CULs ae ete ceils 20.00 Two-Horse, Two Sections, 10 ft. Cut ............ 22.00 PLANET, JR., PIVOT WHEEL RID- ING CULTIVATOR PLOW, FURROWER AND RIDGER. NO. 76 WITH DISCS. This new implement combines all the ad- vantages embodied in any cultivator and is com- 214x10 Cultivator Teeth, one pair %-inch Plows and 8 2-inch Shovels, $77.50. plete EMERSON AUTO- PIVOT CULTIVATOR NO. 55. Has the celebrated Emerson; foot-lift fHe- vice. Can be raised or lowered with the feet. leaving the hands free to manage the team. Has Roller and Ball Bearings. Can be used as a surface cultivator or a corn plow. Wheels can be widened or nar- rowed. Furnished in 6 or § shovels and has no complicated balanc- ing devices. The gauges are nearer the team than are other makes and the draft is direct to the beams insitead of the wheels. This machine has proven satisfactory wherever it has been placed. Circular is yours for the asking. 6=Shovel) Spring) Hoeipsiosyo13 32sec eh eee eee ae $56.00 HAYING TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS. We carry the latest improved types of machinery in stock, and it will be to your interest to get our prices. The Famous Emerson-Standard is the best mower on the market. Let us tell you why. Price, $80.00. EMERSON ROCKFORD,ILL. Mowers, one -horse, two-horse, in 316-ft. Steel Self-Dump Hay Rakes. Hay Loaders. Get our latest prices. in 416, 5 and 6-ft. cut. Mowers, cut. Steel Tedders, 6 and 8 forks. Side-Delivery Hay Rakes. TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS HAYING TOOLS. Myers’ Double Lock Unloaders. No. 209. Represents the new and latest improved Hay Carrier. Equipped with larger and heavier rope sheaves than any previous pattern made. Price, $10.50. MYERS’ CLOVER LEAF UNLOADER. No. 114. This is the well-known reversible car for double steel track. The locking device grasps the fork pulley on either side and permits it to swing free. Price, $8.50. Double Steel track. Price per foot, 25c. Hanging Hooks. For double steel track. Price, each, 20c. Rafter Brackets. Wrought or malleable iron. Price, each, 7c. Pulleys, 6-inch; wood sheave; malleable iron frame. Price, each, 80c. Pulleys. Knot-passing) swivel; 6-inch malleable iron sheave. Price, each, 90c. Double Harpoon Forks, a!l steel. Price, each, $2.25 to $4.50. Floor Hooks, %-inch wrought iron. Price, each, 15¢e. r WAGNER BARNDOOR HANGER. | Ce. @) Q) =| f Ah @) © === |NI i © ; | e <2 — ATP Extra Heavy All Steel and Self-cleaning. Tantem Ball-bearing Rollers, per set..........---- $2.00 No. 15 Tubular Steel Track, per foot 25 No. 100 Everlight Steel Track, per foot ..........-. .30 Steell IBrackets) each! Gi recsccctbrnech = hee eee -20 PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL, SEEDER AND WHEEL HOE. SS No. 31.—Price, complete as illustrated, $13.00. No. 31D.—As a Seed Drill only. Price, $10.50. This illustrates the latest addition to the Planet Jr. line of labor-saving tools, and is intended for the small grower with whom the price of the regular and larger tools have been of some consideration. The possessor of all of the good qualities and accessories of the larger machines. HILL AND DRILL SEEDER NO. 3. Is recommended for the general market gardener; 15- inch driving wheel. Seed hopper capacity, 3 quarts. Price, $18.50. niet HILL AND DRILL SEEDER NO. 5. _ Ts similar to the No. 3, but larger: 16% -Inch driving wheel. Hopper capacity, 5 quarts. Price, $20.00. J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. >> PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL. NO. 1 SEEDER AND WHEEL HOE. This is the oldest type of Planet Jr. Seed Drills, and is still very popular. No. 1.—As illustrated above. Price, $16.00. No. 2.—Same as above, but Drill Seeder only. Price, $14.00. COMBINED HILL AND N 4 Pri DRILL SEEDER AND vo. 4. rice.© CULTIVATOR NO. 4. complete, $19.50. Weight, 50 lbs. As a_ Seeder only, $15.50. Holds 2% ats. of seed. [Se Sievers Aaa COMBINED HILL AND DRILL SEEDER, DOUBLE AND SINGLE WHEEL HOE NO. 25. quarts. It combines in a most practical way 4 Drill and No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe. Price, Holds 2% the No. $23.00. NO. 16 SINGLE WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR, RAKE AND PLOW. Equipment: One pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth, one large garden plow, one 7-inch rake, one 4-inch rake, one leaf guard. All oil tempered. Price, $10.25. NO. 12.—DOUBLE AND SINGLE WHEEL HOE. Equipment: One pair of 6- inch hoes, four steel cultivator teeth, one pair of plows, two leaf lifters. All oil tempered. Price, with at- tachments as in Cut, $12.50. & NO. 13.—WHEEL HOE. Most useful. Has same frame, wheels and handles as No. 12, but has for equipment one pair of 6-inch ho only. Price. $9.00. P i NO. 17.—SINGLE WHEEL HOE. Is of the same construction as No. 16, omitting the two rakes. Price, $8.75. NO. 1744.—SINGLE WHEEL HOE. Equipment. One pair of 6-inch hoes, three steel culti- vator teeth, one leaf lifter. Price, $7.60. NO. 18.—SINGLE WHEEL HOE. Frame and wheel as No. 16. but has for equipment one pair hoes only. Price, $6.25. NO. 19.—SINGLE WHEEL HOE CULTIVATOR AND PLOW. Ts strong, well made, with 15-inch-high wheel, which makes it easy running; equinved with one 2-inch culti- vating tooth, one 4-inch cultivating tooth, one 5-inch sweep, one 10-inch sweep and one plow. Price, $6.25. HOE AND CULTIVATOR. eX Will de- light the sub- urbanite. Boys and women, young and old, will NO. 33.—SINGLE WHEEL \ “43 ie find in this tool a_light- running Nd Wheel hoe. =" Price, $6.50. NO. 19.—IRON AGE HAND CULTIVATOR. Price, $4.75. VICTORY IRON AGE HAND PLOW. Price, $4.00. more know2u» and bear the @& highest reputa- tion of any make. No. 9 Plain Cultivator, withi lever expander; weight 63 _ lbs. Price, $15.00. Are widely PLANET JR. CULTIVATORS. Without Wheel. Price, $12.75. NO. 4.—PLAIN CULTIVATOR. Has patent expander in place of lever; weight complete with wheel, 56 lbs. Price, $12.50. iy Without wheel, 49 Ibs. Price, $10.25. NO. 100D.—PLAIN CULTIVATOR. Entirely new design. The frame is very rigid and light; the expander very simple, strong and convenient. It is exactly right for the medium farm and market gardener. Price, $8.75. NO, 8.—PLANET JR., HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR. Price, $19.50. With Steel Wheel. i With Cast Wheel. Price, $19.00. Packed weight, 83 Ibs. ‘As used for plowing toward the row and for hilling. Equipment: Four $8x8-in. cultivator steels, one 4x8 inch cultivator steel, two 6-in. hillers, one 7-in. shovel, lever wheel, lever ex- pander, depth regulator. NO. 9—HORSE HOE. Very similar to the No. 8, except that it has a plain wheel instead of the lever wheel and the depth regulator. With new Steel Wheel, weight 70 pounds. Price, $17.00. Without Steel Wheel, weight 64 pounds. Price, $14.75. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW, WITH NO. 4 EXPANDER. No. 92.—With new Steel Wheel, weight 53 lbs. Price, $12.75. No. 92.—With Cast Wheel "Price, $12.25. No 9$2D.—Without Wheel, weight 46 lbs. Price, $10.50. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW, WITH NO. 9 LEVER EXPANDER. No. Steel Wheel. 90.—With new Price, $20.00. SHOVEL PLOWS. Steel beam, sin- gle shovel. Price, $5 z Steel beam, double shovel. . Price, $5.00. Steel beam, triple shovel. Price, $6.75. 56 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. _ I. A. CULTIVATORS, Balin ore Cultivator, plain. Price, 5.5 I. A. extra heavy Cultivator, plain. Bent frame. Price, $7.00, Baltimore Cultivator, with Price, $7.00. Steel Wheel, $1.50 extra. I.- A. Cultiva- tor and horse hoe combined, as illustrated. Price, $9.50. I. A. COMBINED HARROW AND : CULTIVATOR. _ A splendid tool for cultivating crops in rows; thoroughly pulverizes and loosens the soil without throwing dirt on the small plants. The teeth are re- versible and can J be changed in 4 different i tions. lever. - tration, Price, lever, $9.00. $7.00. with SYRACUSE CHILLED PLOWS. Steel, iron and wood beams, including a full line of extras. —————————EEEE EE ee eee ee eee ROLAND CHILLED PLOWS. Including a full line of extras. BOSS CHILLED PLOWS. One-horse, with 3 Mouldboards. Price, $11.50. Y OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS. . Wood or Steel Beam. Plows. ; AV Light, (onemBorse: oe7 i a- eplesieiess) << sieie sictokeiniesfelvisiors B Medium, one-horse 107 Wulleyone-hors ewer tee ees ine ISIE «=, eee 13 Heavy, one-horse .......... 19 Light, two-horse~ ,........... 20 Medium, two-horse 40 Two or three-horse EB) Fulligetwo-horse: “s.2%<.0e ssoe. sass Sone he tee Wheels, complete, each Jointers, complete, each NO 35 PLANET JR. SEEDER ATTACHMENT FOR WHEEL HOES AND GARDEN PLOWS. Particularly useful to the home gardener, as it is just as accurate and efficient as the larger seeders but de- signed for sowing short rows. Holds one pint of seed and plants every seed, even to the last one at the proper depth and distance apart. Planting with a seeding ma- chine saves time as well as seeds and the crop is much more readily cultivated and kept free from weeds. Quick- ly attached by a single bolt to any Planet Jr. Wheel Hoes or Garden Plows. Price, $6.25. SAW FRAMES. frames are substantially built of hard wood tennoned and full bolted. The mandrel is of cold rolled steel and the blade of dependable saw steel of the highest quality. The table is firmly hinged to the frame and thoroughly braced and reinforced. These mortised, No. 4. With 20-inch blade .....: a a8 Oe $24.00 No.-5:-— “With— 24-inch blade ...-s.s astern 2 +--+. 35.60 BOSS DRAG SCOOPS. No. 1. With runners No. 2. With runners LAWN TOOLS STERLING MOWER, = Simple in construction, light running, made of the very best material throughout, and whar - ranted in every par- ticular. 10 and 12-in. cut, three knives. Price, $5.50. 12 and 14-in. cut, 4 knives. 16-in. cut, 4 knives. Terrace Special (Style P. P.). Price, $6.00. Price, $6.50. Prices same as Sterling. LEADER MOWER. est improve- ments; noise- less action; keen cutting; self - sharpen- ing; high speed. 14-inch cut. 16-inch) cut. Price, $9.00. ARDMORE LAWN MOWER (Style J). High Wheel, Case-hardened Bearings, double geared. Every detail of this Mower is in keeping with any high- grade machine on the market. High cylinders and very easy running. £4-ink cut aeokmives, (Net 2g. ia oso we oie « euecormmenorsranelins § 9.75 LOA Aa TITVES, TlOt oo. no. « enegatereietnte tet ste easton 10.25 18-in. cut, 4 knives, net 2.0.5.0... eee eeee serv erms 10.75 KING HIGH GRASS MOWERS. 14-in. cut, price 16-in. cut, price 18-in. cut, price Driving wheels 9% inches high; 6-inch ball-bear- img revolving cutter; all blades f crucible _ steel, [& hardened and& tempered in oil. ¥ PHILADELPHIA HIGH-WHEEL MOWER. Represents. the highest ment in Lawn Mower manu- facture. Roller ing. Style Grah- am, all steel, eylinder 6%-in. diameter; four blades; driving wheels 19 in. No front rod. Removable box caps to take out cylinder for sharpening. Price, 15-in., $21.75; 1%-im., $24.50; 19-in., $27.50. achieve- Bear- Pain Bonehardened Bear- ings, 5 Blades, 10-inch Drive Wheels. STYLE “K.” 14-in. ...$16.50 16-in. - 18.00 18-in. . 19.50 Roller Bearing. 14-in. .,.$18.00 16-in. - 19.50 tedezo J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 57 INDEPENDENCE MOWER. Roller Bearing. 14-in, ...$13,50 16-in. .. 14.00 18-in. . 14.50 All Day Mower. 14-in. . .$12.60 ng 16-in 12.50 Y 18-in 13.00 PHILADELPHIA EAGLE HORSE LAWN MOWER AND ROLLER, This is the latest production of this well-known factory, and is now acknowledged by every user to be the best Mower in operation, 30-in., with seat, shafts and draft pole ......... $115.00 35-in., witn seat, shafts and draft pole ......... 140.00 40-in., with seat, shafts and draft pole ......... 165.00 Special price on motor mowers. BALTIMORE GRASS COLLECTOR. Made of the best quality duck, heavy galvanized iron bottom; will fit any ner ee mower, and can be ‘ instantly attached and detached. . . No. 1 will fit 12, 14 and 16-in. mower. Price, $2.25. No. 2 will fit 16 ,18 and 20-in. mower. Price, $2.50. Water Ballast Lawn Roller. LAWN . ROLLERS. These rollers rep- resent all the lat- est and up-to-date improvements; they are fitted with hard- ened steel roller bearings, which re- duces the draft by 40 per cent; the§ eounter-balance alt- tached on the out- side of the drum induces the handle to stand in an up- | right position. The outer edges of the drum are well round- ed to prevent cut- ting. Diameter Total Weight Keystone Steel Face Length Pounds Price No. 4—2 section 20 20 250 $23.00 No. %7—2 section 20 24 300 27.50: No, 9—2 section 24 40 400 36.50. WATER BALLAST LAWN ROLLER. No. WB7—24x24 Empty 100 lbs. Water, 440 lbs., Sand, 630 lbs. Price, $25.00. No. WB9—24x52 Empty 115 lbs., Water, 590 lbs., Sand, 850 lbs. Price, $28.00. CALIFORNIA SCIENTIFIC SPRINKLERS. These sprinklers, which are especially adapted for use on lawns and golf links, supply a long-felt need for an efficient, simply constructed sprinkler, which has no movable parts to get out of order. The spray produced is just like rain and a remarkable distance is covered. Four, five, six and seven foot lengths. 50c per foot. FOUNTAIN SPRINKLER. FOUNTAIN Made of Heavy Brass. Easily moved over the lawn SPRINKLE without turning off the water. The mist-like spray is a veritable “thing of beauty.’’ Price, 75c. REVOLVING SPRINKLER. ‘ These sprinklers are compactly al and penOnely, made with phos- phor-bronze bearing. NG Hureka Sprinkler, 12 in. high, REVOLVI Sus NEES Price, $1.80. a Newport Sprinkler, 24 in. high. Feral j OOD am, Price, $3.50. se LADDERS AND LAWN SWINGS. We shall be pleased to quote very reasonable prices. 58 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. Poultry and Stock Feeds, RED CHIEF HAND CORN SHELLER. Clamps on barrel or box; has patented oval- shaped teeth, shelling the corn without crack- ing the grains. It shells very easily and throws out the cob every time. Price, $2.00. “RED CHIEF”. (Rapid Grinding Mill) It is built on scientific lines and combines all the elements which make up the most satis- factory Hand-Power Mill for grinding small _ grain. The | burrs are extra hardened and ji self-sharpening; they cut; do; not mash. 4 The only Mill that can be cleaned and adjusted in a mo- ment’s time without the use of a wrench. Nae. 2. Is operated by a erank; chains or bolts to a box as desired. Has hooks on which to hang a bucket. Capacity, 1-2 bushels per hour. Price, $4.00. No. 5. Has a fly wheel which makes the Mill run steady, and re- quires the least pos- sible power to turn it. It fastens by chainseor bolts. Capacity, 2-4 bushels per hour, Price, $5,35. No. 10. This Mill has beautiful outlines, as shown in_ illustration; will grind any kind of small grain; also oyster shells and dry bone. Capacity, 2-4 bushels per hour. Price, $6.35. No. 20. Combined Hand-Power Mill. It is substantially construct- ed; all bearings bronze metal, and when run a speed of from 30-459 revolutions per minute will grind from 10-20 bushels per hour. Power required, from 1% to 2 horse-power engine. Price, $15.00. Extra Attachments for No. 20 Mill. These devices, including Corn Sheller and Table Meal Separator, can be attached to any No. 20 Mill now in use, and can be operated combined or independently, as may be desired, and enable the user to shell, grind or crack corn, also save fine table meal in one operation. Table Meal Separator. Price, $5.50. Corn Sheller Attachment, including hand crank. $7.25. Price, CHICK FEEDERS. They are constructed so as to keep feed near the outer edge where it can be easily reached. The small openings around the top keep the chicks out of the feed, keep the food clean and prevent crowding, thereby insuring that the weakest chicks get food. Top removable for clean- ing. Thoroughly galvanized, 6 in. diameter, 8 feeding holes 8% in. diameter, 12 feeding holes POULTRY SUPPLIES Remedies and Supplies POULTRY AND STOCK FEEDS, REMEDIES AND SUPPLIES. We handle large quantities of HIGH QUALITY scratch feed, laying mash, growing mash, buttermilk feeds, whole and cracked corn, ground bone, oyster shell, Egaday marble grit, charcoal and beef scraps. Write for samples and latest quotations. DON SUNG. Guaranteed to make hens lay. A tonic which increases egg production by improving the health of the flocks. If results are not entirely satisfactory, Two sizes, 50c and $1.00. money will be refunded. WATER GLASS. Put down eggs in the spring and summer when they are cheap and keep them fresh for ten months. One gallon makes sufficient solution for 50 dozen. Price, quart, 40c; gallon, $1.25." Quarts semepiacicitetries cielo 3 eriCeSeicrseeserroretetecrreiele 20¢ 25¢e 35¢ 50c DRY-MASH HOPPERS. These hoppers are made from heavy galvanized iron, and are so constructed that they can be closed up at night to keep out mice and rats. They are also provided with a screen to prevent the chickens from scratching the mash out and wasting it. It not only saves the feed, but keeps it before the fowl where they can get as much as they should have. Made in two sizes. U2, ADCH . op. to svelte verepeitancioe serch ioe ceil oe Soe aa Sood $2.00 Jasin chic a ee ae OOH On AG Abou Sono eo.5 1.5 -.. “2.80 STAR JAR FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER. Will fit any pint, quart or half-gallon jar. Manufac- tured of one piece of non-rustable metal. No parts to come unsoldered. Leaking impossible. Convenient, cheap sanitary. Little chicks cannot get drowned. Can be used for feed as well as water. Price, without jar, 10c. SHELL AND GRIT BOXES. This box is heavy vanized with 3 com- partments for grit, shells and charcoal. It is provided with lid and cover, which protects the contents and may be sus- pended to the. wall of poultry house by the han- li dle. 3 Compartments 2 Compartments METAL EGG CRATES—FOR SHIPPING EGGS BY PARCEL POST. f boxes are made for continued use, being strongly ADB, constructed, but light in weight. All erates are provided with), built-in shock}, absorbers to givef}j a cushion for the eggs. The crates do not require outside wrapping for mailing. Capacity Each 2-doz. size..$1.00 8-doz. size.. 1.25 4-doz. size.. 1.50 6-doz. size.. 1.75 COMBINATION CRATES. 1 doz. Eggs and 3% Ibs. Butter . $1.50 2 doz. Eggs and 7 lbs. Butter 2 doz. Eggs and 3% lbs. Butter CHAMPION LEG BANDS FOR POULTRY. EG BAND This is one of the best and most popular bands. A favorite among all poultry raisers. It is adjustable to suit all fowl. Doz., 15c; 50 for 60c; 100 for $1.15. POULTRY SUPPLIES IDEAL POULTRY MARKER. Easy to operate, and one of latest made. Price, each, 50c. WIRE HEN’S NEST. Very substantially made of heavily coppered wire and %-inch metal strips; will last indefinitely, and always sanitary. Each, 35¢; doz., $3.50. J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 59 IDEAL PORTABLE BROODER. PORCELAIN NEST EGGS. eiaat best and cleanest nest eggs in use. Cc. Price, per doz., RELIABLE POULTRY AND STOCK REMEDIES AT POPULAR PRICES. For Poultry and Stock Fencing see page 60. Let us send you descriptive folder showing complete line of Poultry Appliances, en Se a ee eae ese ee ee a HOG TROUGHS. Very heavy cast iron 3 to 7 ft long. Per foot, $1.00. — 4 IDEAL HOT-WATER INCUBATORS, The Ideal incorporates every advantage and improve- ment known in a first-class incubator, and is the simplest method of artificial hatching. The outside and_ inside walls of the incubator are made of one-inch thick Cali- fornia Red wood, interlined with corrugated fiber board, which produces a dead-air space between the inner and outer walls of the incubator, so that the outside tem- perature has no effect upon the Egg Chamber. The lamp support is a fireproof box, which encloses the boiler in such a way that the heat is concentrated direct to the boiler and eliminates all possible waste of fuel. The tubular tank and boiler is made of pure copper, and guaranteed against leaks. By filling the tank with hot water in starting the incubator, a temperature up to 103 degrees can be obtained in less than two hours. The Ideal is furnished complete with all necessary fixtures, attachments and instruction book to operate same suc- cessfully. No. 1, capacity 80 Hen Eggs, or 60 Duck Eggs....$12.50 No. 2, capacity 150 Hen Eggs, or 120 Duck Eggs.... 17.50 No. 3, capacity 250 Hen Eggs, or 200 Duck Eggs.... 22.00 No. 4, capacity 400 Hen Eggs, or 280 Duck Eggs.... 45.00 IDEAL METAL-COVERED INCUBATORS. The incubator case is constructed of first-class timber. Over the outside of the wooden case a heavy layer of woo! felt, then the entire outside of incubator case is covered with 28-gauge galvanized and painted iron. The top and bottom is made of four thicknesses of material, which makes the incubator well insulated. _ The incubator is trimmed with black enamel iron, and is held up by substantial, strong and well-finished stee! angle legs. No. 4, 120-Egg size ........... GU SOC OOOO OeDe CUCL HIN) NOSED WORE E Es SIZ) Rle AeA. Aero aeros lah «tare « ofhin ea: 18.00 No. 6, 240-Hgg size ..... C/O RS CHERS, ceociORcIb Lo ko. gieteods F 21.00 This brooder is constructed throughout of heavy steel, has heavy felt curtains to protect the chicks, has first- class safety lamp, thermometer and complete instructions. Capacity, 100 chicks, weight 30 Ibs. Price, $9.00. diameter 22 inches, IDEAL BROODER FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE. HOT-AIR HEATED. The brooder is divided into two compartments: The hover, which is directly under the heater pipes, and the exercise-room in front next to the glass windows, The two compartments are separated by a heavy felt curtain. The chicks go into the hover to get warm the same as they do when they go under the old hen in the natural way. The brooder is well finished, well manufactured, and will last indefinitely. Only first-class lumber is used in its construction. Made in two sizes, priced as follows: Floor Space Weight Price No. 1, 100-chick size ...... 24x30 inch 85 lbs. $10.00 No. 2, 200-chick size ...... 32x44 inch 110 lbs. 12.50 IDEAL HOVER. Galvanized steel, fastened with bolts to a strong cast- iron ring that fits perfectly to the top of the stove. Hover is 42 inches in diameter, and is removable; it requires a floor space of 6 to 8 feet, and will take care of any num- ber of chicks up to 500. Price on application. IDEAL COLONY BROODER. The Colony brooder has been in use for a number of years by thousands of poultrymen, and has never failed to give satisfaction. It burns hard or soft coal, and is self-regulating, check-valve or damper being hung on a sharp edge fulcrum so that it works perfectly. Protect stock from flies. Satisfac- tion guaranteed, or money refunded. It protects cattle all day. The fumes and odor do the work. Flies hit by it are killed, the others are kept off by the odor, It is applied with a spray- er. Cows cannot give the full quota of milk if they have to fight flies. Use Guaranteed Cattle Oil, and they will feed in peace and quiet and give you the maximum quantity of milk on the minimum quanti- ty of food. Prices: 1-qt. can, 40c; 1-gal. can, $1.25; 5- gal. jkt. can, $5.00. ‘60 _J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. WIRE FENCING Wire Fencing UNITED STATES POULTRY NETTING. U.S. Poultry Fence is strict- ly a‘‘NO SAG” fence, .as_ the -combination of line and mesh wires, closely woven, vents lengthening or narrowing be- tween posts. In erecting U. S. Poultry Fence the line wires permit of be- ing stretched to a high ten- sion, which compels the fence to remain rigid and upright without anchoring it to a baseboard or top rail. These features place it a long stride beyond the Hex mesh netting, which never fails to narrow and lengthen if you attempt to stretch it to a tension required to prevent sagging. There is no netting on the market that compares with U. S. Poultry Fence for strength, beauty and durability, and we invite comparison with other makes, feeling confident that all our claims of superiority will be substantiated. Made of No. 20 hard steel wire, double twisted and gal- vanized after weaving. 2-inch Mesh. Put up in Roll of 150 feet. DET Base MGI HH OPI OREE oO Oe OD TO OO 6 oaoom Kd sob NSO od $1.60 Py Spar DAU EGHOOOD SHO BOULaOMenOO oda SUSY S bon mec ome 2.75 EUS hike Wo NAA MOGH EMO OURS AD OE OUroOODhnod Oboo DOO md 65 Gort 3.75 2 250 « geese POST ARCO OCECECHO ORONO HOCH TMERO OURO. 6 COO 0.0, O a cero 5.00 G ai lstre re arepsvetovenetetetsve exer sNevevoveis loiehexcletexe) cle tenekotustoh Mea foich-lctazelo vote 6.30 GDI fe corstocotesere tenet eves (et tora: epaetet at cleintoie, sco reptsteetehseteteNeh~) eleneiete 7.50 In less than Roll lots, 14%e a square foot. PATENTED 188 een Pereea 1-inch Mesh. 12-inch, 150 sq. ft. . $3.50 18-inch, 225 sq. ft. 4.70 24-inch, 300 sq. ft. 6.45 30-inch, 375 sq. ft. 7.70 86-inch, 450 sq. ft. 8.85 48-inch, 600 sq. ft. 11.65 Poultry Netting Staples, Pers lbeeaceiscee eee -10 American Steel] "ine. al e time, ee. costand drudg- ts” ery of tamp- ing. Use American Steel Fence Posts. No tamping— no back-break- ing post hole digging. You ean drive steel psted Posts posts in ordi- eed No narysoil. Steel Tamping posts protect They your live stock Pierce Firm {20m ets ning. very Ground steel post is a Made by American Steel & Wire Company lightning rod. It carries elec- Allows you to burn your fence rows, tricity from the air. destroying bugs and weeds that damage crops. Eliminates repairs. Requires no staples. Makes land more valuable. Each No. 14. Line Post, 6144 feet high, weight 10 lbs. ......$0.75 No. 10. End Post, 7 ft. high, weight 52 Ibs. ........... 3.75 No. 10. Corner Post, 7 ft. high, weight 76 lbs. ........ 6.50 ‘Ball Tons forslinesPostse- fr. sec eee Gee ee eee 25 Ball ‘Tops’ for End and Corner Posts ~ 2.0. 290.2. mn 40 Upper Collar for hanging Gate and End Post ....... 75 Lower Collar for hanging Gate and End Post ....... sie ede SBig=Warelealtol eye cre rnc cet eee NC eee ne ene atta Driving Capsefor LinesPost}ne ...nGie cee ce ee 40 Ribbon\=Wiires per 100 dbsins -sciih..)..cnekeye bie ete he case $8.50 CHAMPION WIRE STRETCHER. No. 1 has hickory handle and malleable clamp; can be quickly adjusted, and is a favorite with fence builders. Price recreate Eee $1.50 RATCHET WIRE STRETCHER. Is operated by one man and holds the wire in any desired position:%, WPrice mjc tories see nee CRE teats oeiers $1.50 BARBED. WIRE—GALVANIZED. 2 and 4 Points, price per 100 Ibs.o:............-000002- $5.00 FENCE WIRE SPLICERS. Small handy tool, which makes splicing easy and lasting. PICO a seal eie Sie wreet Ne ao RN ee ET ee oe en $0.20 Little Giant. Most efficient splicer on the market. In- dispensable for repairing old fences 1 ORNAMENTAL LAWN FENCE. eter Very attractive and we believe the most durable wire lawn fence made. Can be furnished heavy galvanized, or, in addi- tion, coated with a specially prepared Gray Enamel Paint. Spaces, 114 inches; wire, No. 9 Crimped Pickets in No. 1215 Tw. Cables. Price, 86-inch; per ft--16cs4per 100 LE: cc eccierseiipieiclere $15.00 Price; 42-inch} per ft:al8csipersl00 £b97. Sense eee. he 17.00 Prices. 48-inch perutt.s2loseperslO00cfte \uctee eee ee 20.00 In Rolls of 200 feet, deduct le a foot. ORNAMENTAL GATES. Heavy steel frames, filled to match the fence fittings for wood, pipe or metal post. Distance Between Posts. Height. 3ft. Sift. 4ft. 5ft. 8ft. 10ft. 12 ft. 36-inch ...... $4.00 $4.20 $4.40 $4.85 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 42-inch ...... 4.20 4.50 4.80 5.10 8.25 9.80 11.25 48-inch ...... 4.40 4.75 5.20 5.40 8.50 10.20 12.30 PAGE STOCK FENCE. wana a “Page Lion” stock fence is made of hard steel wire and of just the right temper to give the fence extraordinary staying qualities. The patented Lion Lock prevents the buckling of the fence when stretched on uneven ground; it also prevents the fence becoming waterlogged and rusting out, which is the case in light-twisted lock. Regular No. 635, 6 strands, 35-in. Regular No. 845, 8 strands, 44-in. Regular No. 1047, 10 strands, 47-in. Hog style, 726, 7 strands, 16 stays, Hog style, 726, 7 strands, 32 stays, Hog style, 832, 8 strands, 16 stays, Hog style, 832, 8 strands, 32 stays, PAGE HEAVY POULTRY AND RABBIT FENCES. A fine group of poultry fences, sufficiently close spaced to answer every demand of the poultryman and strong enough to protect the yards against domestic stock. Style Ht Price per roll of No. Str’ds In 10 Rods, P 1848 18 48 $6.80 P 2058 20 58 7.40 P 2373 23 73 8.20 AMERICAN STOCK FENCE. American fence is one continuous wire from top to bottom, and is locked to the strand wires with a simple lock or knot. No. 635. 6 strands, 35 in. high, per rod’ .............- $0.40 No. 845. 8 strands, 45 in. high, per rod Put up regular in 20-rod Rolls. Prices subject to change. AMERICAN POULTRY FENCE. An ideal fence against poultry and small animals. The spacing is graduated from 114 inches at the bottom to 5 inches at the top, and the distance between the stays is 6 inches. We carry the fence in stock in the styles mentioned below. 1948. 48-in. high, per Roll of 165 ft. ................ $6.25 2053. 53-in. high, per Roll of 165 ft. .............-.- 7.00 2158. 58-in. high, per Roll of 165 ft. ........5...0-.% 7.75 DAIRY SUPPLIES J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. ©! Dairy Supplies AUBURN STEEL-AXLE FARM WAGONS AND PUMP CARTS. These Wagons and carts are made of best Eastern - grown, well - seasoned hickory and white oak wood, heavily ironed and well made throwghout. They are _ sold under a guaran- tee to carry their full rated capac- ity. Any defec- © Lava aaa = nv tive part of material or bad workmanship w ced free of charge within one year from the date of purchase. Let us quote latest prices. AMERICAN CREAM SEPARATOR. The advantages of the Centrifugal Cream Separator are now acknowledged everywhere, and the American possesses the following points of merit: Simplicity, durability, clean skimming, ease of operation and price. No. 10. Capacity 200 Ibs. of milk per hour. No. 1. Capacity 350 lbs. of milk per hour. No. 2. Capacity 450 Ibs. of milk per hour. Capacity 600 lbs. of milk per hour. Fully Guaranteed. Write for Special Price. No. 3. BOSS CREAM SEPARATOR. Every small dairy should certainly have the Boss. It means one-quarter more cream of better quality and saves one-quarter the time. No machinery to run or look after. Separation is effected by circulation of cold water in outer can. All the cream rises to the surface in an hour or two and is drawn off sweet. Suitable for table use or other purposes. 214 gallons, capacity 1 to 2 cows. .$8.50 4 gallons, capacity 3 to 4 cows.. 9.50 6 gallons, capacity 4 to 5 cows. .10.25 TWIN SEPARATOR. Has many advantages over the separator with a single milk vessel; one can be used in the morning and the other in the evening. 2 cans, 12 gallons, capacity 6 to 7 cows.............-..- $16.00 WATER MIXERS. In the Dilutors or Water Mixers the water is poured right into the milk so as to chill it instantly and cause the cream to rise in about one hour. 8 gallons, to hold 4 gallons of milk. .$5.75 12 gallons, to hold 6 gallons ef milk.. 6.75 16 gallons, to hold 8 gallons of milk.. 7.75 DAIRY THERMOMETERS. Each 24x36, 9x12, 6x9, By mail, add Is furnished in sizes: 6x6. Price, per pound, 25c. regular Parcel Post rate. - HAND BUTTER PRINTS. 14 Ib. Seeley Pattern, as NO shown in cut : Baltimore Pattern.......... Round Print and Mould..... — BUTTER WORKER. Inside Measurement. Cap. Price. No.1. 23x36x21% in., 50 Ibs. $21.50 No.2. 20x36x21% in., 30 lbs. 17.00 No. 3. 17x27x2% in., 20 Ibs. 15.35 BUTTER COLORING. Dandelion Brand Butter Coloring is guaranteed to be purely vegetable, and that the use of same for coloring butter is permitted under all Food Laws—State and National. Will not color the buttermilk ; will never turn rancid; gives the brightest and best color; butter never becomes reddish; perfect economy in use. It is.cheaper than any other coloring. Put up in four sizes. Small size to color 500 Ibs. ............... eee eee cece $0.35 Medium size to color 1250 Ibs. .........--..e cece eee eee Large size to color 2800 Ibs... 0. i coe in ce ee ew nee 1.25 GEM MILK CANS. The Gem embodies all of the speeial features which go to make up a first- class milk can. It has a seamless neck, sanitary cover, stamped steel breast and bottom. Special Price, 20-quart ........ $4.75 Special Price, 32-quart ........ 5.50 Special Price, 40-quart ........ 6.00 Prices Subject to Change. BALTIMORE PATTERN MILK CANS. This cut illustrates it. It is the standard Baltimore Pattern Milk Can. Smooth inside surface, without erevices or protruding rivet heads, which enables cans to be easily, quick- ly and thoroughly cleaned. ZO=quarteiyec ace eet tee ieee $6.50 OO =CUMANG eaters visleleleteusdseeiicheee cieh. wreuels 7.50 AVECWEN EB ieangedoodado abs 4b o 8.00 Prices subject to change. Special prices in quantities. Our charge for marking name on can will be 40 cents each. CYLINDER CHURN. Made of selected white cedar and well put up. Full churning capacity. No.... 1 2 3 4 Gals... 1% 2 84% 6 Price, $4.25 $5.00 $5.75 $6.75 BARREL CHURN. Oak stave; steel top; it works by concussion and will not break the grain of the butter nor make it of a salvy consistency. —= IN. codcoosonooo0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gallons ......... 4 5 7 10 12 17 30 PYICCMMasie ele letcleirs $6.50 $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $11.00 $13.00 $21.00 BUTTER SHIPPERS, 36 14-lb. prints. ..$10.00 64 14-lb. prirts... 12.00 80 %4-lb. prints 12.75 100 %4-lb. prints 13.75 120 14-lb. prints 15.00 20 Ib. prints...... 9.00 80 lb. prints...... 10.00 40 lb. prints...... 11.00 56 Ib. prints...... 11.50 80 lb. prints...... 12.50 The will cut down your labor expense—one man with this power cultivator will do the work of four men with hand cultivators and do it easier ana better. It will cultivate any kind of truck crops whether in clay, sandloam or muck and furnish portable power. Travels 150 to 200 feet per minute; speed control on handle._Easy to operate. Easy to turn around or back up. Equipped with the well known 2h. p. water cooled Evinrude motor. Efficient, dependable, practical— the cultivator for your farm. F.0.B. Cleveland ip Y Sold on money- back guarantee with if privilege of testing and § proving it on your own a farm. Send for descriptive arm (G3 A folder and our terms, YW RES) i 4} fis 62 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. WATER SUPPLIES © Water Supplies KANAWHA WOOD PUMPS. Porcelain Lined—Ready to Set in the Well. Depth No. 2, 6x6. No. 5, 7x7. Well House Pump. Farm Pump. fLeetHaniinaas $13.00 $15.80 feetiocnrve ee 13.50 16.20 Peete actor 14.00 16.60 feetacy Asvetane 14.40 17.00 feetain tse Rea 14.75 17.40 feeb Lee as 15.20 17.80 feet aki Soe 15.60 18.20 feetat einen: 16.00 18.60 Peeters ces ise 16.40 19.00 feet Athi Ree 16.80 19.40 fleeting. Sa a 17.20 19.80 feet ans. ase 17.60 20.20 Feet VAI 18.00 20.60 feetytaecc cmreet 19.20 22.00 feeta:chte eet 19.60 22.40 feet sai Jain pee 20.00 22.80 feetyseec ete s 20.40 23.20 feeti« Sante let 20.80 23.60 feetsrnesan eek . 22.00 25.00 feet Pees. Hee 22.40 25.40 TLECt area: IN telersis 22.80 25.80 1-188 6 ope ERIE 24.80 28.20 feet. fo. . 25.20 28.60 Depth No. 4, 7x7. No. 6, 6x6. Well. Pump Head. Pump Head. Peet irrecsrverete:< << $32.50 $28.50 feet. are. = 32.90 28.90 feet neers... 33.30 29.36 feete: Meee. a. 36.10 32.10 feetire spt. 2. 36.50 32.50 feethr Maceetacre. » 36.90 32.90 feet. Gectevicee- 39.70 35.70 feet fincmccinea: + 40.10 36.10 feeteercremcnen 40.50 36.50 Leet wimceie. « 40.90 36.90 44.90 40.90 45.30 41.30 45.70 41.70 46.10 42.10 48.90 44.90 49.30 45.30 49.70 45.70 51.30 47.30 MYERS DIRECT WATER SYSTEM. Complete unit. No storage tank. Fresh water direct from the well. Capacity 380 gallons per hour. Equipped for 32, 110 or 220 volts. This outfit is operated electrically and is automatic. It will supply the entire house with fresh water, making your home strictly modern in this respect. Why tolerate annoying in- conveniences when modern improvements cost so little. Let us figure with you. P RED JACKET IRON EASY-TO-FIX PUMPS. Prices quoted below are Pumps ready to set in the well. Fig.28. Fig. 51. GS =o: : cy e . 2 2B = By =aSoO SS AEs SSEE « Be 52 Erie 2 ; > SES AS Z0A Asad FE 10 ft. $25.60 28 ft. $48.55 12 ft. 26.50 30 ft. 50.22 14 ft. 27.25 32 ft. 52.74 16 ft. 28.15 34ft. 54.45 18 ft. 29.00 36 ft. 57.00 20 ft. 29.70 38ft. 58.79 22 ft. 30.60 40ft. 61.38 24 ft. 31.50 42 ft. 63.00 26 ft. 32.40 44 ft. 65.70 If over 44 feet, add 90c per foot on the above prices. If 3-way is not wanted where listed, deduct $3.00. PNEUMATIC WATER TANKS. The Tanks from 36x14 and smaller have 5-16-inch-thick heads and 38-16-inch-thick shells; larger sizes have %-inch- thick heads and 14-inch-thick shells. Every Tank is tested to 125 pounds of air pressure. The water storage of the Tank is about two-thirds of its total capacity. Diameter Length Capacity in Inches. in Feet. in Gallons. 24 5 120 24 6 145 Ic 24 7 170 or 24 8 195 < 24 10 245 ca 30 5 180 « 30 6 2205 5 30 7 255 = 30 8 295 a 30 10 365 & 30 12 440 8 86 5 265 ce 36 6 315 Lo} 36 7 365 36 8 420 § 36 10 525 36 12 630 42 8 575 42 10 720 Waters Gauge, 3... a fepost-tenicts fe ehete tare Eker lates eel eeleterem ier Pressure Gaures atid. taiclete ch-ictehe cielo sleetel alate pieteesictoe ee MYERS SELF-OILING BULLDOZER POWER PUMP— FOR PNEUMATIC PRESSURE SERVICE. No. 610A. This pump has a capacity of 450 gallons per hour and is capable of producing 100 lbs. pressure. It has a cog gear handle attachment which makes hand operation very easy. Also equipped with tight and loose pulleys for power operation. The self oiling feature is very favorable. Price, $55.00. No. 612A. Self-oiling, for power only. Capacity 500 gallons at 70 r. p. m. Quite similar to No. 610A but has vacuum chamber additional. Price, $55.00. HYDRAULIC RAMS. For elevating water by its own pressure; a very econom- ical means of supplying water to a storage tank, in cases where a natural water fall can be made available. These rams are constructed of iron and bronze and have always given entire satisfaction. No. 2, $14.00; No. 3, $17.50. WOOD STORAGE TANKS. Our Storage Tanks are made of carefully selected red gulf eypress. We avoid the use of upland or cheaper grade of eypress, and in getting Tanks from us you can rely upon high-grade material and workmanship. Tanks are made with round hoops and draw lugs, which give more strength and which do not rust like flat hoops. Diameter. Stave. Capacity. Ft. Ft. Gals. 3 3 110 4 4 315 5 2, 272 5 467 5 5 597 6 4 688 6 6 1072 7 7 1738 8 6 1940 8 8 2639 10 10 5300 Prices on application. MYERS COG-GEAR SINGLE AND DOUBLE-ACTING FORCE PUMPS. No. R. 1072. This: has adjustable base and reversible spout.. Has patent glass valve seat, poppet valve and brass lined es. cylinder. Capacity, 440 gallons per hour. ’ The extra leverage adapts the Pump for deep wells. Price, $12.00. Add-20e per foot for wells up to 26 feet deep. 28 ft. depth of well. Price, $25.00. Add 25c per foot for wells up to 60 feet. FIG. 1757. MYERS COG-GEAR BRANCH- PIPE DOUBLE-ACTING FORCE PUMP FOR WELLS FROM 10 TO 150 FEET. FIG. 1757.. Will go in a 5%-inch cased well. Capacity, 440 gallons per hour; has a 3-in. brass-lined lower cylinder with glass valve seat; tapped for 114-inch pipe. Price, for 10 foot deep well, $17.00. $5.00 extra for 3-way and windmill head. Add 20c per foot up to 26 feet. for deep-well Pumps, 28 feet, $38.00. Add 25c per foot for wells up to 100 feet. Price, MISCELLANEOUS FARM SUPPLIES J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 63 Miscellaneous Farm Supplies Rubber Roofing The highest quality rubber roofing obtainable from the most reliable manufacturers is offered at the lowest possible 1922 prices. Write for latest quotations stating quan- tity wanted. We carry large quantities of 2 and 3 ply in stock and can make immediate shipment. Asbestos Liquid Roofing Guaranteed for 10 years. This roofing is a heavy liquid which thoroughly seals every hole and makes a leak impos- sible for at least ten years. It is made of asbestos fibre and contains no coal tar products and therefore is not injurious to metal. Not affected by summer heat, is absolutely fire proof and may be used on any roof. The economy of Asbestos Liquid Roofing! is plainly shown by the following comparison between two jobs on the same roof. 8 gal. good quality roof paint @ $1.50..$ 4. Be 8hours @ 50c ............. oo00000000 4.0 Total expense of job which lasted but 2 YOATS Hef Se atais eee steh eseie ee cian eveeii= $ 8.50 or $4.25 per yr. 5 gal. Asbestos Liquid Roofing @ $2.75. ie. 28 NZ eyo} OM) HWY Sacasacrtgodnoodcsoude Total expense of Asbestos job lasting IO SEr obo obo anoADspdoDoaDdOEe Se $21.75 or 2.18 per yr. A total saving of $20.70. 1 gal., $3.00; 5 or 10 gal. @ $2.75; 15 gal. @ $2.60; 30 or 60 gal. @ $2.50, f. o. b. Baltimore. Corrugated Iron Roofing _ Heavy galvanized iron corrugated roofing is always carried in stock in all the standard sizes. Price subject to change. $5.00 per square (100 sq. ft.). Western Electric Light and Power The high cost methods of supplying light by kerosene and acetylene have proven entirely unsatisfactory in the face of modern science and invention, and a better device making a happier and more convenient home is now ready to replace the old methods. Electricity is just as available to you—no matter if your farm is miles from a power house—as it is to the man in the city, You need only install Western Electric Light and Power and you will have plenty of both. Then you can not only light your home, barn, and grounds with Electric Light at less cost than any other means of illumination, but you can enjoy all the benefits of Electric Power. These outfits are furnished with or without gasoline engine but both types are equipped with the famous Western Elec- tric Automatic Regulator. We strongly recommend Western Electric Light and Power outfits above all others because: Upon comparison, we have found them the most durable and dependable. The Western Electric Co. is an old reliable firm; ness to stay, and unequalled in giving service. Western Electric prices are lowest, quality considered. Your request for full information and latest prices will result in a brighter and more modern home for you and an- other well pleased customer for J. Manns & Co. Washing Machines Electric Power. Engine Power. Hand Power. No human being should be employed at a task which can be done as cheaply and as well by a machine. This applies to washing clothes as well as pumping water, grinding feed, or sawing wood. Our line of washing machines is complete, ranging in price from $14.00 up. In every case we have selected machines which are well made from first class materials and designed to do the work most efficiently. Latest prices on application. in busi- Water Power. Simplicity Gasoline Engines The Simplicity is strictly a Standard Machine both in principle and detail, being designed and built according to the very best standard gas engine practice. In the design and development of these engines only the simplest and most direct principles are used; all complicated or delicate parts being avoided, because they invariably lead to trouble and expense. Practically all the working parts are in plain sight and easy to get at for adjustment. These engines have given entire satisfaction for 21 years and we have thoroughly convinced ourselves of their merits before offering them to our trade. Made in all sizes from 114 h. p. to 16 h. p. and every one equipped with magneto. Let us send an illustrated folder describing the Simplicity and giving the latest prices. Cider Mills and Wine Presses These mills and presses are substantially made and mechan- ically perfect, so constructed as to get the largest possible amount of juice out of the fruit. The mills have adjustable rollers and feed regulators ; the lower rollers being cast with alternate rims and interlocking grooves which liberate every particle of juice. The presses are equal to the mills in quality of material and workmanship and are very efficient. We shall be pleased to quote latest prices. Space does not permit us to list our complete line of IMPLEMENTS AND POWER MACHINERY, and we therefore suggest that those interested in these items will find it advantageous to communicate with us before purchasing. Bush Beans Bush Limas Cos Lettuce Lima Beans Mangel Beets Rhubarb Roots Shell Beans Spinach Beet Boards. Ago 5 Corn Flower Strawberry Plants ..35 | Gosmos Sugar Corn Sweet Potatoes .. Vegetable Plants....35 | Datura Watermelon Crimson Clover Hard Fescue Japan Clover Kaffir Corn Meadow Fescue Wallets, .&.2.2.6..< . 36 j Ipenioea 2. Gee as 45 | Corn Grinders....... 58 Vegetable Seeds Mulford’s Caters ...37 | Japanese Hop Vine..45| Corn Shellers ...... 58 Ree hie, Soames 2|Oats ...............87 | Kochia ../..........41 |] Corona Dry Arsenate Pike ay 2 | Orchard Grass .....36 | Lady Slipper .......59 Lead S55 55543 22. [E248 Asparagus Roots 9 | Perennial Rye Grass.36| Larkspur, Annual...41 | Corrugated Iron .... PARES ain A: 7 | Rape .....:.........87 | Larkspur, Hardy 1..40 Roofing ..........68 Rice eat g | Red Tone Sseeerenee Tenens J. SLE 4d" Cradles? 2. 2a tI. EF | 258 Brussel. S ts Salted) Lop eect seis 36.) Lobelia ..4. Get. 2 41 | Cultivators ......... eee 3 Rhode igland’ Bent Love-in-a-Mist ..... AAS bag Ss 403 54, 55, 56, 61 RBIS eae: 6| Grass ............36 | Lupinus ...........41 | Cut Worm Killer ...48 Pee pod a a Sheep’s Fescue .....36 | Lychnis ............41 | Dairy Supplies ....-61 Sorghum 44. esneenk 37 | Madeira. Vine ...... 46>) Dethol sae eee ee .20 | Soy Beans ......... 37, | Marigold a.m ee -.- 42 | Dibbles. ~........... 9 | Sudan Grass ....... 37 | Marvel of Peru ....42 | Disc Harrows ... ASS ier ese 12 | Sweet Vernal ......36 | Mesembryanthemum .42 | Don Sung ...... = ss eae ots Bek 13 | Tall Meadow Oat Mexican Fire Bush..41]| Drag Scoops Chinese Cabbage ...12 Grass pu tection ..86 | Mignonette ......... 42 | Dry Lime and 4 en Rete Se 3.) Lamothy. ¢ 5..0)5- .5+-80)|,Wlamosa ~<). ‘areatwi 43 Sulphur ..........48 she ie) Sas Sal; Vetch Gece wo ol | Mumulus) 1° cer 2st425\sDusterseon . sammenee. 450 Sar ae ae 14-15 | White Dutch Clover.36 | Moon Flower .......45 | Earth Augers ......52 cari See 13 | Wood Meadow ......36 | Morning Glory .....45 | Egg Carriers ....... Pipe sacar 12 Fl S d Mourning Bride ..,.43 | Electric Light & st sate 19 ower Seeds Myosotis ........... Power aeetia ee63 Seen 16 | Ageratum ..........38 | Nasturtium ..42 5 | Emerson Standard fe suketeilod 17 | Alyssum ........,.-.38 | Nicotiana Mowers ..........54 BSS See toe: 17 | Amaranthus .....2.:38 migelle oye 45 | SWeedsmicirca. a aaeeaee ES teGeh is aiLscEts 21) Antirrhinum .../....38 Cent See “-+:42 | Fence Posts ........60 mire « Sistcis Sete 20: biAquilegia (3 263-4439 RANS aio ve aes. Wencing qe oO Bice. Sed Golumbine <2. 222. 4.39 | Wallflower 8;] He :Bot-acee :seaaaedt ae ie Coreopsis. : j : : : ; ; z “30 Wild Cucumber Vine. 2 Hedge Shears Aino) | Zinnias: Poems ee Hellebore ......:..- 8 PCIE Cowslip : Supplies, feple | gee wien joletelelessic le) eishv ie Bo en he ments, Etc. Hore Hoesen. om tree eee Dahlia Roots .....:47 |;Anticide ............48 Hot Bed Glass o06 Roads odds Daisy... see e ceeoAr Bo ..!......4...48 | HoteBedeMats Bee er te 40 | Arsenate of Lead ..48 | Hot Bed Sash tee e eee 21) Delphinium ........40 | Asbestos Liquid Hovers ....-.------- ain codous 4 Digtas S Bhim soon Renae. a3 ciel 268 Tneuba tore 7 2 Dianthus?=--5.3- 40, 45 sparagus Bunchers.5¢ nsecticides Field Seeds Dusty Miller ....... 39 | Asparagus Knives...53 | Kaylox Sateleyeralexsietanste 36 | Evening Primrose ‘Alsike Clover ....... 36 | Everlasting. Flower. bas foie 86 | Forget-me-nots BBBiahocao 87 | Four O’Clocks Canada Field Peas..37| Fox Glove .......... 40 | Black Leaf Forty...48 | Lawn Rakes ..48 | Auburn Wagons ....61 |} Knives 2 .41 | Barbed Wire ....... 60'} Ladders 2-22. 2-s0 - 742 | Barley Forks ....... 52 | Lawn Mowers ..42| Barn Door Hangers.55 | Lawn Mowers Soke OEE ete 36 | Gaillardia ..........41 | Bordeaux Mixture...48 | Lawn Rollers Creeping Bent Grass.36 | Gladiolus .......... 46 | Brush Hooks ....... “153 | Lawn Sprinklers ...57 imson Clover ..... 36 | Globe Amaranth ....41 | Budding Knives ....52 | Lawn Swings ...... 57 Be Me Ea His 37 | Gomphrena ........41]} Bug Death .........48 | Leaf Rakes Dwarf Essex Rape ..87| Gourds ............ 45 | Butter Coloring..... 61 | Leg Bands sieiare Hoare 15 | Hardy Clematis .....47 | Butter Paper .......61 | Lemon Oil ne. ha .86 | Hardy Phlox ...43, 46] Butter Prints ......61| Lime & Sulphur ....48 Hungarian Millet ...36 | Helichrysum ....... 41 | Butter Shippers ....61 | Mag-o-tite .......... 48 36 Heliotrope ace. 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