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Continuously Successful Since 1887
Eight Reasons Why Thousands of Market Gardeners Prefer Manns’ Seeds
* They are specially selected from the
world’s best strains.
* Manns’ seeds are carefully rogued to
maintain the high standard of per-
fection demanded by commercial
growers.
* The most modern methods are used to
make vitality tests.
* Because of volume buying, our long
years of practical experience under
the original management, capable
personnel, advantageous location,
our prices are low.
* Manns’ trial grounds, maintained for
your protection, are operated under
strict personal supervision.
* Manns’ organization is familiar with
the growing conditions and market
requirements of the vegetable-grow-
ing centers throughout the East.
* For more than half a century, Manns’
seeds, scientifically selected, have
been recognized by successful com-
mercial growers for their highquality.
* Greater profits have been consistently
realized by sowing Manns’ superior
seeds.
Our Entire Business Has Always Been the Selection and Sale of Seeds,
Bulbs, Plants, Farm and Garden Supplies. Our Success Has
Been Based on the Quality of These Products.
Phone Plaza 1460
Suburban Delivery
Prompt, Courteous, and Intelligent Attention Always
MAIL ORDERS: We pay Parcel Post or Express Charges on all vegetable and flower seeds,
except Beans, Corn, Peas, and Seed Potatoes. This enables distant customers to use Manns’ Superior Seeds
at no additional expense.
PLEASE READ—Non-Warranty
It is very evident to anyone who gives the matter the slightest
thought that it is to our best interests to send out only such stock as
will grow and prove true to name and description. There are, how-
ever, so many contingencies to be encountered, entirely beyond
our control, such as the weather, soil and other conditions that:
J. Manns & Company give no warranty, express or im-
plied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any
other matter of any Seeds, Plants or Bulbs sent out, and
will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
Domestic Parcel Post Rates For |For Ea;
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Second Zone within 50to 150 miles .08 01
Third Zone within 150 to 300 miles; .09 .02
Fourth Zone within 300to 600 miles; .10 -04
Fifth Zone within 600 to 1000 miles. I .05
Sixth Zone within 1000 to 1400 miles ne .07
Seventh Zone within 1400 to 1800 miles 14, .09
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Varieties of Special Merit
OU general stocks are unexcelled in quality and better seeds cannot be purchased at any price. The following
recently improved strains, however, are worthy of special consideration and should be grown by every pro-
gressive market gardener.
BEETS CELERY
MANNS’ NEW MODEL—Has become a favorite with market
gardeners supplying the most critical trade. A thoroughly
established strain, dependable year after year for its uniform
maturity, deep red color, freedom from light zones, and good
bunching tops. New Model is no longer “new.” It has been
grown for nearly ten years in the vicinity of Baltimore, and
each year our sales of it have increased over the previous
year. We do not know any beet that will beat New Model
as a main crop variety for this section. %4 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00;
10 Ibs., $9.00.
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A. H. Mende & Son’s field of Manns’ Golden Special Celery
MANNS’ GOLDEN (Special)—A more uniform strain of
Golden Plume, has better hearts, is earlier and more easily
blanched than other types. Strictly dependable for com-
mercial production. Oz., $1.00; %4 Ib., $3.50; Ib., $12.50.
HYBRID CORN
All-American selection. Produces well formed, medium sized
firm heads, outstanding in uniformity and quality. Page 9.
CARROT
STREAMLINER—An ideal new bunching carrot for shippers
and market gardeners. Tops short, rather sparse, dark green,
and strong. Roots long slender, nearly cylindrical; at
maturity 8 to 10 in. long by 1% to 1% in. at shoulder; grow
completely underground. Color very deep orange, cores small
we uniformly red. Oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; Ilb., $1.90; 10 lbs.,
17.00.
SUNRISE—A favorite with market garden trade because
of its fine quality, perfect shape and attractive color.
Specially valuable for medium and late use, an excellent
keeper and thoroughly dependable. Oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 65c; Ib.,
$2.00; 10 Ibs., $17.50.
CAULIFLOWER
Produces 15% to 25% more corn!
Resistant to smut, rust and wilt!
Deeper and more vigorous roots!
Not affected by drought and severe wind!
4 i Can be planted closer!
as easter! Be Ears filled with deep grains!
WHITE MOUNTAIN—Selected out of a series of trials as Most Profitable—shells out more bushels!
the most dependable uniform heading variety for the vicinity
of Baltimore. Page 11. SEE PAGES 14 AND 15
2 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. ————$———._ Supe rior Seeds
CHINESE CABBAGE
CHIHILI (or Improved Pekin)—A longer and more slender
type than Wong Bok, rapidly becoming popular in New York
and Washington markets. Of excellent quality and should
be more generally grown. (See page 14.)
LETTUCE
Four new money making strains, New York (Iceberg)
types, all adapted to Eastern growing conditions; MANNS’
SPECIAL No. 10, IMPERIAL No. 44, IMPERIAL No. 847 and
COSBERG—see pages 20, 21.
Manns’ Superior Globe
ASPARAGUS
1 ounce to 60 feet of drill; 1 pound per acre;
3,000 plants per acre.
Sow in spring in drills about eighteen inches apart and
two inches deep in light, rich soil, planting fifteen to twenty
seed to each foot of row. Thin to about one inch apart and
give frequent and thorough cultivation during the summer.
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. The
next season the bed may be cut over two or three times.
After the final cutting, give a good dressing of manure,
ashes and salt.
MARY WASHINGTON—Resistant to disease, large, early
and produces remarkably tender dark green stalks with very
compact purplish green tips. Pkt., 10c; 2 ozs., 15c; %4 Ib.,
25c; lb., 75c.
PARADISE—New early, extremely strong, vigorous produ-
cer, rust resistant. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00.
Superior Seeds
SCARLET GLOBE No. 8—So uniform in its maturity that
each sowing can be entirely gathered and bunched at one
pulling, with practically no waste. This means more bunches
per row, more time saved in bunching, and the ground ready
for the next crop a week earlier. %4 lb., 30c; Ib., 85c; 10
lbs., $7.00; 100 lIbs., $60.00.
RUTABAGA
NEW CANADIAN—Grown for a number of years in the
North and held very closely by private individuals, the seed
of this variety has always been extremely difficult to procure
in a true and reliable type. After three years of searching
and checking in our trial grounds, we have found the correct
strain and offer it with every assurance that it will soon
become the only Rutabaga grown in this section. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50.
MANNS’ SUPERIOR GLOBE—A trial ground selection
consistently producing outstanding yields of deep globe-
Picking begins early
shaped, bright red, solid meaty fruits.
Superior Globe
mid-season and continues well until frost.
has yielded heavier crops of No. 1 Grade than Rutgers,
Marglobe or any of the other numerous varieties in our
Parkville trials. Seed supply limited. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00;
% Ib., $3.50; Ib., $12.50.
IMPROVED ADVANCE—An extra early,
of high quality, round or slightly flattened shape, and
exceptionally smooth for such an early variety. As early
and hardy as Earliana and yielding more fruit both in the
first and subsequent pickings. It is more shapely, more
free from cracks and shows less green about the stem than
other extra early sorts. With Improved Advance the grower
can produce a crop which will stand superior in appearance
and quality, in competition with the other extra earlies and
command the fancy prices of an early market. Oz., 50c;
¥Y Ib., $1.75; Ib., $6.00.
RUTGERS tomato has become so popular due to its quality
and yield that it naturally has had wide distribution and
publicity. It is very important however that seeds of this
new variety be purchased from the most reliable sources, as
some stocks have been grown more carefully than others
and preservation of the original qualitites has been an expen-
sive item in its reproduction. Manns’ stock of Rutger’s is
not only certified but has been produced from stock seed
which we have proven to be superior to two other certified
stocks. Oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00.
large tomato
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
From one to two years may be saved by planting roots
instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots.
MARY WASHINGTON, $1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000.
ARTICHOKE
LARGE GREEN GLOBE—About 500 plants from 1 ounce.
The scale-like leaves of the flower heads are used as a salad
or boiled, making a delicious dish which is very popular with
ae ote and Italians. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50;
Ib., $5.00.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 3
Full Measure
New Stringless Green Pod
into it. Its prolific nature, season of growth, length, roundness of pods and
appearance, are definitely inherited and yet to these very desirable features has
been added a wonderful degree of hardiness which helps New Stringless with-
stand adverse weather conditions better than its parent stock.
Giant Stringless Green Pod A very productive long, round-podded
Burpee’s Stringless.
Dwarf Horticultural or Dwarf Cherry 0n¢ ct the best qual-
both snap and green shell beans for the home garden and market. 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.
e . An oval-flat green podded stringless bean, not as flat as
Sh eamliner Bountiful and growing about 1 to 1% inches longer. Matures
in 50 days and outyielded Bountiful in all tests. Seed white.
Full Measure Stringless A second early, round-podded, stringless
bean of recent introduction. The pods are
straight, meaty, and are dark green in color. They are entirely stringless and
measure 6 to 8 inches in length. Very prolific.
FLAT PODDED GREEN STRINGLESS
, Extra early, green pod, good cropper, hardy, prolific; pods long,
Bountiful straight, thick-flat, entirely stringless, good quality. The best
extra early, semi-round variety.
Plentiful (50 Days)—An improved Bountiful, with longer, thicker, darker
green pods. Two or three days later than Bountiful but much
more prolific and resistant to two of the most troublesome forms of rust; an
All-American Winner. We offer the originator’s stock.
BUSH BEANS
1 pint to 100 feet of drill; 1 to 1% bushels per acre.
Beans are tender and should not be planted until the soil
is well 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 less than 18 inches apart and firm the soil
to assist germination. Allow the plants to stand 4 to 10
inches apart in the row according to variety.
Shallow cultivating and hoeing should be done frequently
until the vines are in blossom. To prevent blight do not
cultivate deeply and avoid working them while the vines are
wet. Beans grow best in warm, well-drained, sandy loam.
For succession plant every two weeks until about August 15th.
ROUND GREEN PODDED
VARIETIES
Asgrow Stringless Black Valentine }""'y 3s
and early as the original Black Valentine but producing
exceptionally long, oval or nearly round pods. Extremely
prolific, entirely stringless, and of highest quality.
Black Valentine Stringless GRound Pod) —
Produces strictly
round, stringless pods. Not as early nor as prolific as the
oval type and will not stand planting as early. Its real
utility lies in the slenderness of its pods for canning.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod (Improved )
Very popular and can be profitably grown by either trucker
or home gardener. It combines vigor, earliness and produc-
tiveness. The pods are produced in abundance and are hand-
some in appearance, being rich dark green in color, smooth,
absolutely round, meaty, stringless, free from fiber, and of
exceptionally delicate quality. Mature for picking condition
in 45 days.
This new highly productive strain has
many Full Measure characteristics bred
variety, longer and straighter than
ity dwarf sorts for
Increased yields result from Nitragin Inoculation Burpee’s Stringless Improved
4 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. = Superior Seeds
WAX BEANS
Sure Crop Wax Decidedly better quality than Cur-
rie’s Rust Proof but vine and seed
very similar in appearance, and maturing about a week later.
The pods are of a rich yellow color, growing an inch longer
than Currie’s and stringless at all stages of growth. The
disease resistant qualities found in Currie’s are duplicated in
this variety and it is vigorous, hardy, and very productive.
For quality use Sure Crop, while for earliness Currie’s is
better.
, 7 (Brittle Wax.) An
Round Pod Kidney W ax excellent early round-
podded variety of handsome appearance. Pods are long,
straight, brittle, meaty; entirely stringless and of exception-
ally desirable quality. The best round-podded wax bean for
the home garden.
2 4 7 Resembles Ward-
Burpee’s New Kidney Wax Rese Aor
excepting that the pod is larger and thicker, though not so
broad. Fairly productive and of high quality, stringless,
very fieshy and brittle. Pods measure 6 inches and are of
attractive, clear yellow color. Mid-season sort; not damaged
by wet weather.
POLE BEANS
EDIBLE PODDED
For Cultural Directions See Pole Limas.
Burger’s Stringless Green Pod or White
Kentucky Wonder Bears large, brittle, stringless
pods of excellent flavor, dark
green in color. It resembles the Kentucky Wonder in form
of pod but is much earlier, more productive and bears longer.
Seeds white, fine for baking.
This
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead 7's
standard variety is extremely productive and of finest qual-
ity. It is early and produces round, green pods about 9
inches long. Splendid for use as snaps for the home gar-
dener as it continues to bear for a long period. Seed light
Town.
Horticultural Cranberry or Wren’s Egg
An old favorite, excellent 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.
; One of the best general purpose pole beans;
Lazy Wife of superior quality as a snap, green shelled
or dried bean. Pods, which are borne abundantly through-
out the summer, are very easily gathered and entirely string-
less, brittle, light green in color and of a mild, sweet flavor.
Seed pure white, 6 to 8 in each pod.
Yard Long, Celestial or Asparagus Bean
Somewhat of a curiosity and yet possessing excellent quali-
ties. It is very prolific, absolutely rust proof and a rank
grower. It will produce pods 18 to 24 and sometimes 30
inches long. An excellent table vegetable, the pods being
tender, stringless and of a rich asparagus flavor.
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BUSH BEANS
VARIETIES USED AS SHELL BEANS
Dwarf Horticultural, Fordhook Favorite,
White Kidney Wax.
and Davis’
Three very satisfactory shell bean
sorts have been listed previously.
White Marrowfat This is a very prolific variety
and has become a choice family
sort both for green shells and dry beans. Pods are broad,
about 5% inches long, medium green changing to yellow,
Rane large, clear, white seeds which cook very dry and
mealy.
; , Excellent late
Royal Dwarf or White Kidney "xsellent late
shelled or dry. Seeds are large, white, kidney shaped, and
of fine quality.
Erfurt Special, (New) tt you cow Wallan were:
BEANS, ERFURT BEANS, be sure to grow Erfurt Special
this year in preference to any other variety. It is much
earlier, extremely large and of excellent quality.
PRICES
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES
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Asgrow—Black Valentine, Stringless, Oval $ .20 S$ .35 $2.25
Black Valentine, Stringless, Round. -20 39 2.25
Bountiful —. nel ke ae ae - 20 35 2.25
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod 20 30 8©=—. 2.25
Dwarf Horticultural or Dwarf Cherry a 20 33 086. 2.253
Full Measure Stringless................. .20 .39d 2.25
Giant Stringless Pod one ee ee oe .20 coo 2.25
New Stringless Green Pod or Tendergreen .20 Sia eS
Plentituley ets oe toe ee ee eee! 2 OO 40 2.50
Streamliner ........ Aa O aa ooo sae 25 200 3.50
WAX VARIETIES
Burpee’s New Kidney Wax. . : .20 30 2.25
Currie’s Rust Proof Wax -20 SI
Davis’ White Kidney Wax +S .20 Bh 2.25
Pencil Pod Black Wax . 20 Sie Aes
Round Pod Kidney Wax .20 cae so
Sure Crop Wax + 220 0 2.25
Unrivalled Wax .20 30 2.25
POLE BEANS
Burger’s Stringless or
White Kentucky Wonder -20 .30
Horticultural Cranberry -20 .35d
Kentucky Wonder ; .20 39
Lazy Wife 20 35
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BUSH BEANS
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Borecole—Dwarf Green Scotch
Borecole—Superior Extra Curled
BORECOLE Scotch Kale
Extensively grown in this section for market-
ing during the winter months, when other vege-
tables 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 one of the
Hardy Winter most salable and profitable
sorts for either the home or market gardener.
The plant attains a height of 18 inches and pro-
duces an abundance of beautiful light green
leaves, which are densely curled and crimped. It
is extremely hardy and has the additional advan-
tage of putting forth a second crop of leaves after
the first have been gathered or have fallen off.
Superior Extra Curled Green
The leaves of this variety are very
Scotch much more curled than the Dwarf-
Green Scotch, and many more bushels per acre
can be cut due to the extremely vigorous growth,
which is characteristic of this variety. Nearly
as hardy as Hardy Winter, and very popular with
many of our customers.
Curled Perfection 42, improved type,
specially rogued and
developed from a privately held American stock.
Well curled and of a wonderful dark green color;
winters well and commands top prices.
Dwarf Green Scotch This excellent sort is low
spreading and compact in
its nature of growth, forming a mass of leaves which are
beautifully curled and mosslike in appearance. The color
is an attractive bright green and the quality is excellent.
Just hard
New Blue Curled Scotch jpst,, 2°, hardy as
having very curly dark blue-green leaves.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
1 oz. will sow 500 ft. of drills or 3,000 plants.
Sow in April for early crop or in early June for a late fall
crop. Transplant to rows which are 8 to 4 feet apart, 18 to
24 inches apart in the rows. Will live through the winter
without protection.
, , Found to be the best variety both in
Danish Prize quality 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.
COLLARDS
Georgia, Southern or Creole The chief South-
ern variety for
greens, growing 2 to 3 feet high and forming a large, loose,
open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem.
One ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill; two pounds
per acre.
PRICES
Variety
BORECOLE
Curled Perfection
Dwarf Green Scotch
Hardy Winter
New Blue Curled Scotch
Superior Extra Curled
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Danish Prize
COLLARDS
Georgia, Southern or Creole...
Cabbage Collards
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CAULIFLOWER
1 ounce to 2,000 plants.
For an early crop sow the seed either indoors or in a hot-
bed in January or February, transplanting them to 2 or 3
inches apart, thus allowing the plants to put forth a vigor-
ous growth before being set in the permanent rows.
As soon as danger of freezing is over, set the plants in the
open ground in rows 2% to 3 feet apart and 18 inches apart
in the row. Cultivate often and thoroughly. For fall crop
sow the seeds during April or May. It is well to plan so
that the early crop heads before very hot weather and the
late crop matures after hot weather.
White Mountain see page 2.
The best early variety in cultiva-
Early Snowball tion. If planted March lst, large
heads will be produced early in June, and scarcely a single
plant will fail to form a head. ¥ ae ad
, specially adapte
Dry Weather Cauliflower fspecielly |, adaried
locations where other varieties fail. Easily blanched and
remains fit for use for a long time.
Cauliflower Plants sre pace 33.
BROCCOLI
1 oz. to 2000 plants. * -
, , an be grown
Calabrese Heading Broccoli ©", be, grown
perfectly as any shipped into this section. There is also
greater public demand for this delicious vegetable making
it more than ever a profitable local crop. Sow Manns’ Cala-
brese, grow it carefully and you will have a crop of No. 1
grade produce which sells at a good profit.
40 Day Extra early foliage type used for spring crop
“greens.” Extensively grown in New Jersey for
New York markets.
7 , (Turnip Salad Broc-
Italian Green Sprouting (Turin, Salad | Broe-
South as Salad Broccoli, grows more “greens” than seven
top turnip and is fairly hardy in Maryland, making a profit-
able cover crop. Sow in August broadcasting two to three
pounds per acre and the first sprouts will be ready for mar-
ket during February or early March, at which time they
usually command a very good price.
PRI
BROCCOLI eOzZ, 4 Lb:
Calabrese Heading $ S625 Sic-7b
Green Sprouting (Turnip Salad) 0 15 35
40 Day 10 30 -90
Cauliflower
Dry Weather Cauliflower...... .25 4.00 15.00
Early Snowball. . TAs tae 4.00 15.00
White Mountain __. 4.00 15.00
Superior Seeds
Cauliflower—Manns’ White Mountain, Grown in Maryland as easily as cabbage.
Broccoli Calabrese Heading
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CARROTS
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre.
Our stock is grown from choice selected and transplanted
roots only, and are of the truest type and richest color
money can procure.
CULTURE.—Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but
the most perfect roots, however, are developed in rich, fri-
able 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 cul-
tivation. 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 prevalent, but once up they
are easier to grow than most vegetables. They are ready
for table use in about two months.
; , ; Developed especially as a
California Bunching bunching carrot for long
distance shipping. Roots about 14% in. by 7 in. long, eylin-
drical stump rooted, deep orange color throughout, can be
pulled before maturity or allowed to stand weeks later with-
out becoming overgrown.
A most excellent,
Chantenay or Model Carrot 4 most excelient,
half-long variety. 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 bunched.
Produced from individual root se-
lected stock, therefore a great im-
The principal
New Chantenay
provement in uniformity of size and shape.
feature of this new strain, however, is its deep solid color.
& /
California Bunching
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Chantenay
, This variety has become a favorite with our
Sunrise market garden trade because of its fine quality,
perfect shape and attractive color. Sunrise has been found
to be specially valuable for medium and late use, an exeel-
lent keeper and thoroughly dependable. It is of most per-
fect form, pointed-rooted, with a broad, high shoulder. For
main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown dur-
ing June may be depended upon to produce the very best
crop of roots to store for winter.
Danvers Half Long Carrot for private and market
garden use. It is slightly longer than Chantenay and our
strain produces uniformly smooth and evenly sized roots of
handsome appearance. They are orange-red in color and the
flesh is sweet, crisp and tender.
Coreless or Scarlet Nantes Te eatiiest of its
: type; size and
shape uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small
top.
A standard late vari-
Improved Long Orange ety, beautiful and uni-
form in shape, deep orange in color. The roots grow to a
length of 12 inches and are of good quality for table use as
well as for stock. They require a deep soil and if full size
roots are wanted they should stand at least 8 inches apart
in 18-inch rows.
This is an exceptionally fine
PRICES
Pkt. 10 Lbs.
$16.50
16.50
16.50
17.00
16.00
16.00
22.50
17.50
16.50
17.00
16.50
16.00
17.00
17.50
16.00
16.00
Variety
California Bunching
Chantenay (Long)
Danvers Half Long
Early Horn
Imperator
Improved Long Orange
Louisiana Danvers.... pee
Nantes Coreless (Special) E
New Chantenay (Red Cored).
Oxheart or Guerande
Red Cored Danvers
Rubicon
Streamliner
Sunrise
Supreme
Tendersweet
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Superior Seeds
Manns’ Golden (Special)
POP CORN
Pops extremely large
South American Giant Oe earn a
greater demand than any other variety.
PRICES
Variety
CELERY
Easy Bleacher
French Golden Yellow
Giant Pascal (Special)
Golden
Golden
Golden Phenomenal
Plume
Self-Blanching
Golden (Special)
Golden
Golden
Manns’
White Plume
Winter Queen
POP CORN
South American Giant (5 lbs., 50c)
Superior Seeds
CELERY
1 ounce to 5,000 plants; 20,000 plants per acre.
Celery seed is very slow to germinate and therefore should
be started indoors in boxes from February to April or sown
out of doors in a finely prepared seed bed during April. See
that the seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is
kept moist, almost wet until the seeds germinate. When the
plants are about two inches high thin out and transplant to
a distance of two or three inches apart each way. These
must be kept entirely free from weeds and when they are
four inches high the tops may be cut off so that the plants
will grow more stocky. The plants are usually set out in
the permanent bed when five inches high and it is usually
best to do this during July or the first of August. In some
sections best results are obtained by transplanting in June.
The permanent beds should be thoroughly prepared and
well enriched with rotted manure, which should be spaded
in deeply, the rows being spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. Cut off
some of the root and set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart in
the rows, firming the soil tightly, and cultivate them fre-
quently for a period of six weeks. Celery needs plenty of
moisture.
When the plants are nearly full grown they should be
blanched. This is done by drawing the soil closely about
the plants to about two-thirds of their height, being careful
not to allow any of the earth to fall between the leaves.
Repeat this process every few days until only the top of the
leaves are visible. Do not disturb the plants while they are
wet or the soil is damp as this is liable to result in injury
from rust.
This new strain of Golden Self-
Golden Plume Blanching has been pronounced by
authorities to be the best of all the early varieties. It
matures two or three weeks earlier than any other sort,
blanches more quickly and shows less tendency to blight or
crown-rot. Distinctly larger and ranker in growth than
Golden Self-Blanching; more plainly ribbed and does not
grow hollow. The crisp, tender stalks are very broad and
the large full plumed centers are displayed to advantage.
Manns’ Golden Special A more uniform strain of
: ; Golden Plume, has better
hearts, is earlier and more easily blanched than other types.
Strictly dependable for commercial production.
French Golden Yellow Self-Blanching
(Originator’s Stock.) Our strain of this very popular sort
cannot be excelled in quality or appearance. The plants
are of medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish
green foliage. The stalks are solid, crisp, tender, free from
strings and of a fine nutty flavor.
Easy Bleacher Two weeks later than Golden Self-
< 5 Blanching. Blanches readily and is a
great favorite with Southern growers who usually plant a
full crop of this one sort. Vigorous in growth and a splen-
did keeper.
, Of medium height, an excellent winter
Winter Queen keeping sort, producing thick creamy
white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. The
hearts are large and it blanches well.
Golden Heart A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf
habit. It is solid, and an excellent
keeper, and of fine nutty flavor. When blanched, the heart,
which is large and full, is of a light yellow, making it ex-
ceedingly showy and desirable for either market or private
use,
7, A superior keeping sort. The stalks
Giant Pascal are very large, thick, solid, crisp and
of rich nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly,
and retains its freshness a long time.
CELERY BLEACHERS
Size Per 100
6146x138 in. $3.50
7x14 in. 4.00
CELERY PLANTS
All Leading Varieties
Ready During July and
August
SEE PAGE 39
USE A
FELINS VEGETABLE
MACHINE
Per 500
$15.00
17.00
TYING
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CORN—Table Varieties
1 quart to 200 hills; 1 peck per acre.
Sugar Corn should not be planted until May, or when the ground is warm.
For succession, plant about every two weeks until the last of July. All varie-
ties may be either sown one inch deep in rows three to four feet apart, the
seeds being placed about 8 inches apart in the rows, or they may be planted
in hills at distances of three or four feet apart each way, allowing not more
than 3 plants stand to a hill. The size of the variety and the richness of the
soil should determine the distance of planting. Cultivate frequently and
thoroughly but shallow until the tassels appear.
First Early Neck
Corn.
rey, , A 70-day sweet dent variety; ear
Delicious Truckers Favorite } (0-429 ,euect dent variety; ears
16 rows.
A distinct improvement over the Old
Imp roved E arly Adams Early Adams, fully as Sharane ears
measure from 10 to 14 inches in length, with 12 or more rows to the ear.
Grains are narrow and deep, of excellent table quality.
3 The best, largest, most saleable early market corn we
M anns N 0. 56 have ever known. It can be planted extremely early
without danger of rotting, which makes it possible to produce marketable
ears at least five weeks ahead of Stowell’s Evergreen. Resembles sugar corn,
an excellent shipper, and a money maker.
This variety can be planted earlier than any other
sort; ear short, grain white. It is not a Sugar
Manns’ No. 56—Note the low position of
the ears, an evidence of extreme earliness.
Very deep grains, small cob
Country Gentleman and exceedingly rich flavor.
Often produces 8 to 4 ears to the stalk. The grains are
“staggered” on the cob, leaving no signs of rows.
Stowell’s Evergreen Extra Selected St°%"
more
extensively than any other; a favorite with canners and mar-
ket gardeners for late use. Ears of large size, kernels very
deep, tender and sugary; very productive and remains for a
long time in fit condition for table use.
~ GROW HYBRIDIZED VARIETIES ©
OF KNOWN ADAPTABILITY
The increased cost is only about $2.00 more per acre, but the
yield is increased 25% or more. Practically all of the larger
canning companies are now planting Hybrid Corn because of
the certainty of a better yield and much better quality. It
is important, however, to plant only seed grown by an expert
hybridist as hybrid corn is not necessarily all desirable. The
process is expensive, highly technical and requires the skill
of a plant breeder. Buy Manns’ hybridized corn; it has been
grown by experts and has proven profitable for this section.
Please Note—It is useless to try to save seed from hybrid
varieties of corn. They must be newly developed each year.
Produces
Golden Cross Bantam (Hybrid) ?:°4"¢¢5
8-inch ears having 10 to 14 rows of golden yellow kernels.
It is resistant to wilt or Stewart’s disease and is now the
standard strain grown for the largest canners. As the crop
matures at nearly the same time, it should be planted at
interyals of a week or ten days to assure a continuous
supply.
? - rq] There are many
Stowell’s Evergreen Hybrid pers oP thy
Stowell’s Evergreen Variety but we have selected for you
the most desirable and profitable hybrid based on Maryland
Experiment Station tests, our own trials and reports of
large growers. If you grow White Sugar Corn, be sure to
plant Manns’ Hybrid Stowell’s. The ears are large, well
filled, of beautiful appearance and excellent quality.
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Early Superior
16 to 20 rows of rather narrow deep grains.
This new variety is of remarkable size considering
its earliness. The ears are 8 inches long and have
The quality is excellent and
the attractive appearance of the rich, tender, well-filled ears make it a
very desirable sort for the Market Gardener.
Stalks are of strong, vigorous growth,
5 feet in height; produces 2 large ears
Howling Mob
of sweetest quality.
Ripens 10 to 12 days in advance
Early Evergr een of PStowell’s iverereo! and is
equally as good in quality. Kernels sweet and tender; cob
small, with irregular rows.
The new golden yellow corn, resem-
Golden Colonel bling Country Gentleman or Shoe
Peg in size and formation of kernels, equal if not superior
in quality.
, A pure white strain of the popu-
White Ever green lar Stowell’s Evergreen. The ears
are very large and well filled from butt to tip with long,
slender, pure white grains.
PRICES
Variety
Adams Early
Bantam Evergreen
Delicious Trucker’s Favorite...
Early Evergreen
Early Superior
First Early Neck
Golden Bantam
Golden Colonel
Golden Evergreen
Howling Mob
Improved Early Adams
Late Mammoth
Manns’ No. 56.. oe at:
Narrow Grain Evergreen ....
Stowells Evergreen Ex. Selected
Trucker’s Favorite, Early
Whipples Early White
Whipples Early Yellow
White Evergreen
HYBRIDS
Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid. .$ .25
Marcross C6-13 40
Stowells Evergreen Hybrid.... .50
Top Cross Country Gentlemen. .25
Superior Seeds
FIELD CORN
PECK, 75 Cents; BUSHEL, $2.50 (Except Hybrids)
Manns’ open pollinated stock has been especially grown and selected for seed purposes
We have carefully followed Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station’s reports in
HYBRID CORN
Hvbrid Corn increases yield 15% to 25%, is resistant
to smut, rust and wilt; has deeper and more vigorous
root systems, therefore less affected by drought or
severe wind, the uniform maturity practically eliminates
barren stalks and nubbins.
Manns’ Hybrid Yellow Varieties
Early Midseason Main Crop
90-100 days 100-110 days 110-120 days
Select one of these proven hybrids with confidence.
They are the most productive and profitable for this
section. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00; bu., $6.50.
Highest
Manns’ Hybrid White Dent 372.333
white corn in trial of fifty leading varieties, producing
20% more than its closest rival. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00;
bu., $6.50.
Hybrid Yellow Sweepstakes Ensilage
Extremely tall, rank grower producing many more tons
of ensilage per acre than open pollinated sorts. Qt., 35c;
pk., $2.00; bu., $6.50.
intro-
duction has been
This new
Clark’s Early Smoky Dent
developed by one of the largest and most reliable growers
of corn in this country. Early Smoky Dent is today the
earliest Dent Corn in cultivation, maturing in 76 to 80 days;
is a good yielder and entirely free from disease; grows
strong, quick, and has splendid 7 to 8 foot fodder.
This variety will yield a larger crop
Golden West than any other open pollinated corn.
It is vigorous in growth, very deeply rooted and produces
broad-leaved stalks of medium height. It is most attractive
in appearance, and the ears usually have 18 to 20 rows of
large kernels which are tightly wedged to make a solid ear.
It requires about 100 days to mature and deserves the atten-
tion of any grower who wants a big crop of fine quality yel-
low corn.
Pri Maturing perfectly in 90 days
ide of the N orth and being very hardy and
prolific. Pride of the North has become a favorite among
Northern growers and planters needing a 90-day yellow
variety. The ears are of medium size with very small red
cob. The kernels are closely set, long and compact.
Use CROW REPELLENT and do less replanting.
$1 size treats one Bushel.
No. 311—Acme Seg-
ment Corn Planter
Automatic slide type, adjust-
able for number of Kernels and
depth of planting. Has Chinese
bristle brush cut-off. Can be
used for beans. $2.00.
No. 309—Acme Ro-
tary Automatic
Corn Planter
Full rotary Drop; having ad-
justable cast disk or seed
plates, and depth gauge. Ex-
tremely accurate; also plants
beans and peas. $2.50.
Superior Seeds
selecting for you the Hybrids best suited for Maryland.
3 ig
Golden West
, A very popular and
Leaming Improved Dent %,very, popular end
variety. On good lands the stalks grow tall, producing two
good ears to each stalk. The ears are long, with small red
cob well filled with grains of medium size, but deep, of a
rich golden color. It ripens with us in from 100 to 110 days
and makes a good crop.
; ; The National White Corn A
Towa Silver Mine remarkable drought resister and
under adverse conditions seems to pull through and make a
crop where other varieties fail. Silver Mine is deep grained,
pure white, rough-topped, with a small, white cob. Ears run
from 9 to 12 inches long, with 16 to 20 rows of pure white
kernels. Stalks medium height, very leafy, with broad
blades, frequently bearing two ears weighing 1 to 1% pounds
each. Iowa Silver Mine has probably taken as many sweep-
stakes and first premiums as any corn in existence.
Iowa Gold Mine With the expert farmer Gold Mine
is known as medium early, between
the 110 day and the extra sorts that mature in 85 days. It
is a great producer and sure cropper. Ears are medium
symmetrical. Color bright golden yellow. The grain is deep
and the cob is small.
It is a large and broad-grained yel-
Golden Beauty low corn. The ears of erect shane
with from ten to fourteen straight rows of grains. The cob
is very small.
A =
Lancaster County Sure Crop 4, #23 ‘av0r-
men as a silage variety and also extremely valuable as a
husking sort. Yields large crops even under adverse weather
and soil conditions. Matures for silage in 90 days and for
grain in 100 days producing long ears of deep large yellow
grains.
ron) Probably the most dependable
Ried 8 Yellow Dent cropper of all yellow varieties.
Boone County White Boone County is a very
: d large white corn, some-
thing like Silver Mine, but larger and later in maturing.
Ears well filled out at both ends, cylindrical, 9 to 11 inches
long, averaging 20 rows, some 18 to 22. Grain very deep, a
little rough. Cobs white, of medium size. Matures in 110
to 120 days.
, , Largest grains of any
Improved Hickory King Ujrgest greins of any
early and very productive. Ears set low, are of large size,
well filled, very deep grained. It produces well, even on light
nd.
Cuban Giant Ensilage
duction of fodder.
Pamunkey and Early Eureka Ensilage
Well known as the lead-
ing variety for the pre-
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Chicory—Witloof
CHICORY
Witloof (French Endive
solid oblong heads
A very choice winter
salad forced in hot-
beds from blanched
ivory white.
producing
CRESS
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS
Sprinkle seed freely along shallow drills 1 foot apart at
intervals through spring and summer, as desired.
American Upland This small salad is much used
with lettuce.
True Water Thrives only when its roots and stems are
submerged in water.
CHARD (SWISS)
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 60 days.
Fordhook Giant
roots;
The best Swiss Chard in cultiva-
tion, producing extremely large,
heavily. savoyed leaves of a beautiful glossy, very dark green
color.
white.
The ribs average three inches broad and are pure
Swiss Chard—Fordhook Giant
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Large Smooth Prague Celeriac
CELERIAC
Sow seed and cultivate same as celery, with the exception
that it is not necessary to blanch the plants. When the roots
attain a diameter of two inches they are fit for use. To keep
these through the winter, pack in damp earth or sand and
store them in a cellar or leave them out of doors, covering
with earth and straw for protection.
ie One of the largest, very
Large Smooth Py ague smooth and almost round
with very few side roots. Plants are vigorous, with large
dark green foliage.
CHINESE CABBAGE
Chinese or Celery Cabbage belongs to the cabbage family
but more closely resembles lettuce. For best results plant
the seed late in July or very early in August as spring plant-
ings in this section are liable to bolt to seed. Plant the
seed in the permanent bed and thin out to stand 12 to 15
inches apart.
a ; = The finest Chinese Cabbage in
Pe Tsai Wong Bok existence. The heads are large,
compact and the crisp, tender interior blanches to a creamy
white. It will stand long before bolting to seed and is not
injured by light frosts.
thazly : A longer and
Chihili (or Improved Pekin) * omer and
type than Wong Bok, now the most popular strain in Balti-
more, New York and Washington markets. Of excellent
quality and should be more generally grown.
Cardoon
Smooth White Solid ...
Celeriac
Large Smooth Prague
Chard (Swiss)
Fordhook Giant. .
Lucullus an
Chicory
Ciccoria Catalogna (Radichetta) .10
Witloof eB 10
Large Rooted or Common
Chinese Cabbage
Pe-Tsai Wong-Bok
Improved Pekin—Chihili
Cress
American Upland
True Water
—=—— Superior Seeds
—
—o
Oka?
“Straight 8”
the best for outdoor production. The beautiful dark green cucumbers
average 12 inches in length and are adaptable for packing in flats for the
very highest class trade.
Clark’s Special
Profitable variety for Market Gardeners; 8% to 10
inches long by 2% inches in diameter, slightly tap-
CUCUMBERS
1 ounce to 100 hills or 50 ft. of row; 2 lbs. per acre.
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 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, for if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their productive uses.
A & C Manns’ selection of this now popular variety is far Superior to Colorado,
Taxpayer, etc., etc., in shape, color, quality and production. 9 to 11 inches
long by 2% inch diameter, blunt at both ends, very dark. In some sections A & C has
now replaced all other varieties. (65 days.)
Klondike A favorite with market gardeners and shippers all over the country. The
handsome dark green cucumbers average 7 inches long and 2 inches in
diameter.
One of the best of the very desirable “White Spine” type. It was
Early Fortune selected out of a field of Davis Perfect by reason of its outstanding
qualities and the strain has now become so well established that large plantings do not
show any variation either in plant or fruit. Early, very productive, and having unusual
disease-resisting ability. Fruits are 8 inches long with very dark green skin and thick,
firm flesh which is crisp and tender. Excellent shipper.
Long Green (Improved ) Our carefully-selected strain, under favorable con-
7 . : ditions, produces fruit averaging from 12 to 16
inches in length. Skin is a deep rich green, flesh solid, crisp and of excellent quality.
; , Vines are extra strong, vigorous; being a climbing sort, can
Japanese Climbing be grown on trellises, etc.; valuable in small gardens. Very
prolific, from 40 to 50 having been counted on single plants. Fruit long, round, of fine
avor.
Longfellow or Straight Pack
This new variety was developed primar-
ily for greenhouse culture; its quality,
size and attractive appearance, however,
have definitely established it as one of
ered at the ends; very dark green, crisp and firm retaining its fine quality
and handsome appearance even when shipped long distances.
Pd As now selected, this popular new variety is well
Davis Perfect worthy of praise. The long, even fruits are of fine
form, with an intensely dark rich green skin. With very few seeds, the
solid white flesh is of superb quality for slicing. The vines are of strong
growth and quite prolific.
Gherkins or Burr Very small, quite distinct from all others. It is
grown exclusively for pickling, and should be
picked when young and tender.
Straight 8 An “All American” Gold Medal Winner, producing sym-
metrical fruits, well rounded at both ends. Regularly
eight inches in length and from 1% to 2 inches in diameter, deep green
and free from pale striping and tipping. Vines are vigorous and remark-
ably productive.
Davis Perfect
PRICES
Variety Pkt. Oz. %4Lb. Lb.
1 Neat ael OF Ate ce Bie nese L045 1S, 215 8S" 35-9825
Black Diamond (or Stays Green) .10 15 30 =61.00
Boston Pickling or Green
Brolifice soe meek se ee 10 15 .30 1.00
GColoradon tc a ees oak 10 15 0. | 5.26
Clark’s Special (Original) 10 15 .30 1.00
Davis Rerfect)..5.0-< +: 10 15 30 =61.00
Early Fortune 10 US 30 1.00
Evergreen Long White Spine 10 15 30 ~=1.00
Gherkins or Burr aes 10 15 40 1.50
Japanese Climbing..... 10 15 40 1.25
Klondike 10 4 is 30 =61.00
Ge Yuoae MDP oP ae Ga UIT ULO WW ae GaP UM a UU UU CU UU INE RPE Longfellow or Straight Pack 10 .15 35 1.25
acacia : . Sa a soe : 3 oe seL Long Green (Improved)....... -10 15 39 ©6125
: i Naas ue Straight 18) hee oa es -10 15 30 §=©1.00
Woodruff’s Hybrid 10 ale .30 1.00
Manns’ A. & C,
Superior Seeds J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
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EGG PLANT
1 ounce will produce 1,000 plants.
Sow in March in hotbeds, and transplant when 2 inches high into a second
hotbed, or let them remain and thin out to 4 inches apart. When the weather
becomes settled, transplant into the open ground 3 feet apart each way. Good
culture is quite as important as good seed. Work the ground deep, make it rich
with well-rotted manure and hoe often.
Black Beauty The most beautiful and earliest of all large Egg Plants.
, ; Very vigorous and productive; of upright growth
Florida High Bush holding the fruit well off the ground; reolor light
purple of oblong shape.
New Hampshire Hybrid
The New Hampshire Agricultural Experi-
ment Station developed this variety by
hybridizing Black Beauty and Early Dwarf Purple for the purpose of obtaining
The resulting hybrid won the
It is nearly as large as Black Beauty, very
an extra early, yet good size, Black Beauty type.
All American Silver Medal 1939.
uniform and yields a heavy crop of extra early fruits.
CHIVES
Chives are a small hardy perennial plant, resembling the
onion in appearance and growing in clusters. They are
grown for the young leaves, which are produced freely from
early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to sausage,
salads and various dishes.
CORN SALAD
1 ounce will sow 20 square feet; 6 pounds to the acre.
Ackersalad Large Seeded Dutch. A vegetable used as
a salad. It is sown in the opening of
spring in rows 1 foot apart, and is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks
from sowing. If wanted in early spring, sow in September;
cover with straw as soon as cold weather sets in. Can be
grown in cold frames, covered with straw mats or shutters,
and used any time during the winter.
Endive—Full Heart
18 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
Black Beauty Egg Plant
DANDELION
, , The best market garden strain,
Arlington Strain forming a tuft of large, stocky,
thick-leaved plants, white-ribbed.
1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 3 pounds to the acre.
, Plants moderately dense; leaves
Ever White Curled coarser than those of the Green
Curled, but the mid-rib is yellow and the leaves almost white.
Broad-leaved Batavian
light green.
The most
Full Heart Batavian (Escarolle) a aclonened
variety of Endive; an improved Broad Leaved Batavian with
thicker and broader heads; matures slightly earlier, requir-
ing only 90 days from sowing of seed to heading.
Green Curled desirable for the home and market gar-
den. The deep green leaves are beautifully cut and curled,
easily blanched, and become very crisp, tender and fine-
FENNEL
(FLORENCE)
(Finocchia) In great demand with Italian trade and de-
serves to be more generally used. The leaf stalks are clus-
tered in a bulb-like formation, and when these are about 1%
inches wide, the plants should be hilled up to about half
their height.
(Escarolle) Leaves broad
and almost plain; color
This is the hardiest variety, and very
PRICES
Variety
CORN SALAD
Ackersalad
DANDELION
Arlington Strain
Italian (Ciccoria Catalogna)...
EGG PLANT
Black Beauty
Florida High Bush
Long Italian
New Hampshire Hybrid
ENDIVE
Broad-leaved Batavian
Ever White Curled
Full Heart Batavian
Green Curled
Florence
Superior Seeds
Kale, Extra Curled—Long Standing
KALE
Broadcast, 2 to 3 pounds per acre; 1 ounce to 200 feet of drill.
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excel-
lent greens for winter and spring use. For early spring use,
sow broadcast in September and protect during winter. It
may also be sown in April or May for later use.
An improvement
Extra Curled Long Standing 3) "the well.
known German Extra Curled Kale; beautifully curled. of
strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy and slow-shooting
to seed.
Ready for cutting earlier in
Extra Early Siberian spring than Long Standing.
The longest standing of any Kale
’
Manns No. 640 we know, beautifully curled and
having a distinct bright green color.
Spring Smooth Leaf or Hanover Salad
Quick-growing, very hardy smooth leaf sort, tender when
young.
SCOTCH KALE BORECOLE
SEE PAGE 10
Kale—Early Siberian
Superior Seeds
Monstrous Carentan Leek
Early White Vienna
KOHLRABI
1 ounce will produce 1,500 plants.
This forms a bulb above the ground, and its flavor is
somewhat similar to Cabbage. Sow in April in rows 18
inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches between the plants.
, , Excellent for forcing and of
Early White Vienna fine quality. The bulbs grow
to the size of an apple when ready for use, and are a pale
whitish-green.
Extremely early forcing variety,
Triumph-Prague winner in “All-American” trials.
LEEK
1 ounce to 50 yards of drill.
Sow early in the spring in drills 1 inch deep and 12 inches
apart, when about 6 inches high transplant into deep, rich
soil, 5 inches apart; use a dibble and plant deeply, close to
their leaves.
New, improved large variety with unusually
Elephant long thick white stalk.
Monstrous Carentan OR SCOTCH CHAMPION.
Of extra large size; the
leaves are fan-shaped, of a dark green color; the edible
stem is 6 to 8 inches long and 8 inches in diameter.
HERBS pit. 4 oz.
$ .25
Caraway
Coriander
Dill, extra large, Ib. $1.50
Fennel, Florence, lb. $2.50
Fennel, Sweet
Lavender
Marjoram,
Rosemary
Sage Se
Summer Savory .
PRICES
Lb. 10 lbs.
$1.25 $11.50
ile
Variety
KALE
Extra Curled Long Standing
Manns?) No. 640.25...
Siberian Kale (Extra Early)
Spring Smooth Leaf (Hanover)
KOHLRABI
Early White Vienna
Triumph-Prague ._._..
LEEK
16.50
7.50
3.50
Elephant ..
Large American Flag
Monstrous Carentan
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 19
Imperial Iceberg No. 847
LETTUCE
1 ounce to 2,500 plants; 3 pounds per acre.
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence
the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by
liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For early crop
sow in a seed-bed in September or October and protect
through the winter with cold frames, which should be re-
moved as soon as danger of severe freezing is past. Lettuce
in the open ground will stand some freezing but is killed by
prolonged frost or frequent freezing and thawing. The seed
may also be sown in hotbeds in March, and the plants, if
well hardened, may usually be set in the open ground in
April, maturing a crop much earlier than complete open
ground cultivation would produce. If, however, it is not
convenient to get the plants started either in the fall or
early spring in hotbeds, the seed may be sown in open ground
from the middle of April until July, selecting varieties suit-
able for the season.
The plants should stand 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows,
and the rows should be about 18 inches apart.
As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing
Grand Rapids this variety undoubtedly stands at
the head of the list, being of quick growth, hardy, little
liable to rot and remaining in condition several days after
being fit to cut. Forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright
green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. Will stand
shipping long distances.
New York or Wonderful
20 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
Developed in
the East for
Manns’ Special Iceberg No. 10
withstanding Eastern weather conditions. A sure heading
white seeded strain of New York. Trial plantings have
produced beautiful large solid heads readily accepted by
critical buyers. Growers using the various Iceberg types
will do well to change over a part of their acreage to
Manns’ No. 10.
, Developed in California
Imperial Iceberg No. 44 pov et a aes the
U. S. D. A. primarily as a sure heading, disease resistant
variety for shipping to the eastern markets. It’s adaptability
to many various growing centers and a wide range of cli-
matic conditions make it one of the most dependable and
sure heading types of Iceberg for this section.
Black seeded strain of
Imperial Iceberg No. 847 Fisck seeded strain of
cessfully on the West coast for several years. Produces
large size, solid, well rounded heads under conditions where
other New York types do not succeed.
Developed at the U. S. Dept. of Agr. plant
Cosberg breeding station, Beltsville, Md. Destined to
become very useful in the East. Heads are of medium size,
clear pale green, exceptionally firm. Resistant to tip burn
and withstands heat very well.
PRICES
Variety Pkt. Oz. % Lb.
All Seasons $ .15 $ .30
Big Boston 15 30
Chicken (loose leaf) 15 30
Cos, or Romaine, White Paris. . 15 30
Cos, Extra Dark Green 15 40
Cosberg .30 .80
Earliest “Wayahead” 15 40
Grand Rapids 15 30
Iceberg -20 50
Imperial No. 44 : 30 -80
Imperial Iceberg No. 847 30 80
Manns’ Defiance Summer -20 -60
Manns’ Special Iceberg No. 10. a5 85
May King 15 30
New York—Special No. 12 -60
Unrivalled 5 -20 -50
White Boston 20 50
Superior Seeds
Manns’ Lettuce Seed is used by the largest commercial growers
LETTUCE (Continued)
One of the best all-head Lettuces, stand-
All Seasons ing the hot sun to a remarkable degree,
slow to seed. The outer leaves are a bright soft green; the
finely-blanched inner leaves are a rich golden-yellow, tender
and mild in flavor. The heads are broad and nearly flat at
the top, they continue to increase in size for about two
weeks after they are ready for use.
, Extremely early, compact cabbage or head-
May King ing variety, forming very firm heads of
medium size and excellent quality. Color light yellowish-
green, tinged with reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves
blanch rich golden-yellow, very tender and buttery.
, This is a fine forcing variety for cold
Big Boston frames during the winter months, as it
produces heads of very large size, often 12 inches or more
across, and succeeds better in cooler temperature than most
forcing strains. The large heads are beautifully blanched
and of superior quality. It also heads well in the open
ground during cool weather of spring and fall. Our seed
is an extra selected strain of the true stock.
White Boston
Superior Seeds
td This variety, intro-
Manns’ Defiance Summer 7s (prey inte
years ago, has made a very eventful impression upon the
grower, as well as the consumer. It forms handsome, solid
heads of enormous size, which remain in good salable con-
dition long after all others have gone to seed. The flavor
is excellent; the leaves are beautiful light green. Very
profitable for market gardeners.
, This lettuce might well be called an Im-
Unrivalled proved Big Boston. Its usefulness and
value are identically the same as Big Boston, but it is pre-
ferred by market gardeners because of its being a solid
green color with no brownish tinge at the border of the
leaves; its heads are larger and of better appearance than
Big Boston.
, A very light green type somewhat
White Boston similar in size, shape and uses to
Unrivalled and Big Boston. Entirely free from red edge
and gaining in popularity among market gardeners.
COS,
ROMAINE OR
CELERY
LETTUCE
Paris Self-Fold-
ing White Cos
Grows to very large size,
producing long-pointed,
compact bunches. The
outer leaves are closely
folded about the center
and interior is well
blanched.
Cos, Extra Dark Green ju? isi sn coin.
Paris Cos Lettuce
LETTUCE PLANTS
FRESH DAILY IN SEASON—See Page 39
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 21
Bottomly Cantaloupe
Somewhat similar in quality and appear-
Long John ance to Bottomly, but much larger and
more elongated. Has green flesh and commands good prices
in the Baltimore market. : h eiat
Possess characteristics that make one
Honey Ball of the finest melons that has ever been
offered to the grower, the shipper and the consumer. Ex-
ceedingly prolific, producing as many as fifteen to twenty
large cantaloupes to the plant. Every commercial grower
and home gardener should have at least a trial patch of
Honey Ball. , + ee
A melon of the Cassaba type. e fruit
Honey Dew is large, oval in form, about 10 inches
long and 8 inches in diameter; thick flesh is light green in
color, ripening to the rind, very tender, with an extreme
sweetness. The vines are vigorous and set 6 to 10 melons
to the hill. An excellent shipper, will keep for several weeks
even when fully ripe. 5 5
7y An early, well netted medium sized, goo
Sweet Air quality and good shipping sort; grown
largely in Southern! Maryland. ee ;
is has become one of the most popular
Rocky Ford of small or basket melons. The fruit is
oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting.
Flesh light green, very thick and highly flavored.
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES
? Original. The earliest strain, fruits vary
Hale’s Best in size and shape but average 7 inches
long; 5 inches in diameter, distinctly ribbed.
No 36 Most popular type, uniform size and shape, more
m8 heavily netted and less ribbed than Original
Hale’s Best. ;
No 45 Mildew Resistant. Can be thoroughly vine-rip-
© ened and shipped long distances with its delicious
flavor completely retained. It is being marketed under the
name of “Sweet Eatin” and quality is being stressed by
National advertising.
Burrell Gem Of sweet and aromatic
flavor, oblong_ shape,
smoothly rounded ends, closely netted and
slightly ribbed dark green skin. Fruits aver-
age 6 inches long by 4 inches deep. Very fine
for marketing.
A valuable New Variety of
Sugar Rock a Distinct Type. Sweet as
sugar and solid as a rock. Sells on sight and
its marvelous flavor brings the buyers back
for more. On account of its heavy netting and
tough rind, can be thoroughly ripe before
picking. A remarkable heavy yielder, and a
real money maker.
CITRON
A small globular variety,
Red Seeded striped and marbled with
light green. Flesh white and solid; seeds red.
Used exclusively for pickles and preserves.
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MUSKMELON
CANTALOUPE
1 ounce for 50 hills; 3 pounds per acre.
The most suitable soil for melons is a warm, sandy
loam, well worked and enriched 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 frequently, deeply away
from the plants and shallow close to them. When hoe-
ing, remove the crust from around the plants and re-
place with fine, loose soil.
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES
Knight’s Early Maryland 4»_, extremely
: early medium
sized melon. Fruit oblong, showing the neck tendency;
skin deep green, turning to golden at maturity, well
covered with a close gray netting and distinctly ribbed;
flesh fairly thick and very sweet; color medium green
blending to light pink near the center. The earliest
high quality melon and a good shipper.
Jasper Our stock of this Anne Arundel County variety
is a definitely established fixed type which is
well netted, uniform in size and shape and of excellent
quality. It is prolific, medium early and in general a
profitable variety to grow.
PRICES
MUSKMELON
Benders Surprise
Bottomly
Burrell Gem
Golden Honey Dew
Hale’s Best
(Specify strain wanted)
Honey Ball
Honey; Dew: yee ee ee
Hearts of Gold (Improved)...
Imperial
Jasper Py eee
Knight’s Early Maryland .
Long John
Pollock No. 10-25
Pride of Wisconsin
Rocky Ford ..
Schramm
Sugar Rock
Sweet Air
CITRON
Red Seeded
Imperial—Hale’s Best
Superior Seeds
Dixie Queen
WATERMELON
1 ounce for 30 hills; 3 or 4 pounds per acre.
Cultivate exactly as for Cantaloupe, except that the hills
should be 8 to 10 feet apart.
yy) A fine-flavored, early, 80-day round
Dixie Queen melon; skin striped dark green and
greenish ivory, flesh bright red, solid and sweet. Shipped as
White Seeded Cuban Queen.
This very popular melon is one
Kleckley’s Sweet of 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.
A large long melon with dark green
Tom Watson rind and light crimson flesh of excel-
lent quality, and a splendid shipper.
The outstanding introduction in
Stone Mountain the last few years. Its growth in
popularity is phenomenal. Can be shipped long distances
and its edible qualities are distinctly superior to any other
shipping variety.
Large heavy fruits of oval or round form;
Sweetheart skin very pale green, with distinct netted
lines of a slightly darker shade. The solid flesh is a deep
rich red, crisp and melting; its luscious quality has made
it a leading favorite in the Eastern markets.
The color is a distinct mottled greenish
Trish Gray gray; the flesh is red, sweet, crisp, and
free from stringiness. An unusual melon, for although a
good shipper it is equally fine for the home garden.
MUSHROOMS
Anyone with a fair understanding of the cultural require-
ments can grow Mushrooms successfully in any climate and
in any season where the following conditions obtain:
1. Good spawn, procured from a reliable source.
2. A properly prepared bed with reasonable protection
against weather extremes.
3. A temperature not greatly exceeding 60° F. nor much
lower than 50° F.
4,A fairly moist temperature, avoiding the too frequent
and direct application of water to the beds.
5. A gradual renewal of the air, avoiding draughts.
One brick will seed an area of 8 to 10 square feet. One
quart bottle will seed an area of 35 to 40 square feet, de-
pending on the size of piece planted. Full cultural direc-
tions free with purchase of spawn. Bricks 30c ea., 10 bricks
$2.75, bottle spawn $1.00 ea.
Superior Seeds
Stone Mountain
PRICES
MUSTARD Oz.
Fordhook Fancy $155 $1.20
Giant Southern Curled 15 20 50
Tendergreen (Mustard Spinach) .15 -20 50
WATERMELON Pkt. %Lb. Lb.
Dixie Queen $ .10 $ .35 $1.25
Florida Favorite 10 25 15
Irish Gray -10 25 -75
Kleckley’s Sweet 10 25 75
Stone Mountain 10 25 75
10 25 -75
10 25 Are
144 Lb. Lb. 10Lb.
$ .50 $4.00
4.00
4.00
more
Darker green and leaves
curled at the edges than any other
Fordhook Fancy
sort.
7 Th 1 t iety,
Giant Southern Curled [bs , 17st, variety
ly curled leaves; hardy and vigorous.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 23
White Silver Skin Onion
ONIONS
To grow large bulbs 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre.
To grow sets 10 ounces to 100 feet of drill; 50 pounds to the acre.
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 less 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 mellow:
do not cover the young bulbs with earth.
Early Yellow Globe Matures medium large uniform globe-shaped
bulbs in about 98 days from time of sowing
Keeps exceptionally well.
White Silver Skin, or Portugal Tis is the most popular
variety of all white
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 handsome appear-
ance 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.
, Very fine and very early variety. Bulbs when well
White lid earl grown are large, round, flattened, with a delicat2 pure
white skin; flesh very mild in flavor. In the South this variety is largely
planted for sets.
Southport White Globe Pure white, true globe form with very
crisp flesh, exceedingly mild and fine
grained, usually commands highest prices.
Use a
One of the best for the production of large onions for Fall
Japanese and Winter market, yielding almost twice as many bushels per
acre than any other set onion. Somewhat similar to Flat Danvers in color
and shape but a trifle thicker and very much larger in circumference. They
are very mild, excellent keepers, rapid growers and very few go to seed.
The appearance, size, quality and wonderful yields of this variety give it a
prominent place among the most valuable sorts.
, Produces large, well-ripened bulbs the first season from
Prizetaker 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 variety will yield bulbs nearly three times as large as the
Globe Danvers, while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been
raised to weigh from 4 to 5 pounds each.
Our superior stock of this celebrated va-
Yellow Globe Danvers riety is of fine round shape. It grows to
good size, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained and excellent qual-
ity. It ripens early, keeps well and is very productive.
Prizetaker
(Brigham)
White Queen
Early Yellow Globe
24 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
FELINS TYING MACHINE
FOR BUNCHING SPRING ONIONS
PRICES
Variety
Early Yellow Globe
Ebenezer or Japanese
Southport White Globe
Southport Yellow Globe
Sweet Spanish Utah...
White Bunching
White Silver Skin, or Portugal
Yellow Globe Danvers
ONION SETS
FINE QUALITY MARKET GARDENERS STOCK
SCREENED TO % INCH
Bu.
Qt. Pk. 32 Ibs.
Japanese (Yellow) $ .15 $ .75 $2.00
White Silverskin 15 75 2.25
15 75 «62.00
add 25c per bu.
Prices subject to change. Postage Extra.
Superior Seeds
,
OKRA OR GUMBO
10 pounds to the acre.
Sow in drills during April and May. Thin until plants are 12 inches distant,
and draw earth to the stems for support. hd
, 7 istinet va-
Improved Dwarf Green Prolific or Density * (in 3
about 14 inches high. Grown in competition with the ordinary dwarf, it pro-
duces twice the number of pods, which are very smooth and beautiful.
Lady Finger Plants producing long, slender pods of pale green color.
Perkins’ Mammoth Green Pod 4, sv!endid variety. | Very | pro-
lific, with slender long green
pods of best quality and most desirable color for canning.
PARSLEY
1 ounce 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 soil is required. For winter use a few plants placed in a box in the
cellar will give a supply.
Okra
Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled 7 s
large
leaves are very heavily crimped and curled. Very produc-
tive and most attractive, both on account of its dark green
coloring and fine mossy appearance.
Green Castle An extremely hardy, late or main crop
market gardeners variety which grows
rather slowly early, but is tall, densely curled and can be
depended upon as the most profitable Parsley for fall and
winter crop.
Manns’ Special Triple Curled Vigorous, fast
: growing, beau-
tifully curled, bright vivid green strain. Superior to Moss
Curled in production and appearance.
Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg The large fleshy
root, which re-
sembles the root of a Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for
flavoring soups, stews, etc.
PRICES
OKRA OR GUMBO
Variety
Improved Dwarf Green Prolific
Lady Finger
Perkins’ Mammoth Green Pod
White Velvet
PARSLEY
Champion Extra Dark Moss
Curled : bse Sd tinmocemmanead
Green Castle s Z : d
Manns’ Special Triple Curled.. . 4 " Hamburg Parsley
Paramount
ence!
we ss
Manns Parsley grown in N. J., under Irrigation
Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled
Superior Seeds ——————————— J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 25
PEAS :
1 quart to 100 feet of drill; 14% bushels per acre.
Peas grow best on a light, rich, mellow soil under cool and moist weather con-
ditions. 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 as
hardy but of superior quality, may be planted when the soil has become slightly
warmed, as the seed will rot if planted too early.
For private use, sow the seed in double rows, 18 inches apart and 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 peas are covered to the
full 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 2% feet high, of a
Extra Early Alaska peculiar light 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, siently pitted, Matures crop very evenly.
o The most used and best extra early, large podded Dwarf now
Early Bird on the market. Very desirable for market gardeners and truck-
ers. Seed is practically smooth, dark green in color, can be planted as early as the
Alaska. Produces a strong, vigorous vine, dwarfed in length. Pods produced in
shippers to Northern mar-
kets, producing a very early crop of large, broad, well-filled,
dark green pods. Equally as hardy as Extra Early Alaska
and much larger. The vines usually grow three feet high
and the crop will remain fresh a long time after picking.
Mammoth Podded Extra Early *°, .°-
tionally
early, large podded variety. Matures practically with Alaska
and much more productive. Height 3 feet, pods 4 inches
long, very dark, broad and round.
WRINKLED VARIETIES
Early Sur prise An extra early variety of excellent
quality, producing an abundance of
dark green pods 4 to 5 inches long, very broad and well filled.
The earliness, quality and the wonderfully prolific character-
istics of this variety make it a very profitable sort for
market gardeners.
Early Wonder Extremely early, of high quality and
very productive. Pods are very dark
and can be safely shipped long distances. Will soon become
very important as a market gardeners variety.
An improved strain of the Laxtonian
Blue Bantam type. Very early and produces pods a
little darker than the Laxtonian. Vines are 16 to 18 inches
high.
Little Marvel An ideal home garden and early market
variety, popular for years for its out-
standing quality and yield. Vine: stocky, medium height.
Pods: blunt, plump, dark green, 3 in. long, well filled.
Long Pod Alaska profusion and are long, large, pointed and well filled with good sized peas. Is an
excellent cropper and has replaced practically all other extra early varieties.
Long-Podded Alaska 4 f@vorite with truckers and iar AN a TF |
PRICES |
Variety
Alaska—Wilt-resistant
Bluey Bantamein aac naae een A 4 |
Early Bird
Early Surprise
Early Wonder..... 4
Extra Early Alaska : H |
Little Marvel ene 4 : cl
Long Podded Alaska.... Aye carer RSs cl
Mammoth Podded Extra Early |
Black Eyed Peas
California Mammoth
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P EAS —Continued
WRINKLED VARIETIES
, A new hybrid pea developed to
Glacier meet the needs for a _ variety
somewhat earlier than Thomas Laxton, but of
the same general type and also fully resistant
to Fusarium wilt. The vines are dark green
and medium heavy; pods single, dark green,
blunt ended, plump and well filled with seven
to eight deep green, semi-round peas of excel-
lent quality. In growth it very closely resem-
bles the Thomas Laxton, which is one of the
parents of the new hybrid, and it carries the
very excellent quality and hardiness of the
Thomas Laxton variety but is several days
earlier. Under normal crop conditions, the
vines range between 30 and 34 inches in
length, depending upon the growing conditions
and come into picking condition between 57
and 60 days.
Laxtonian This is one of the finest
dwarf early peas. The vines
grow 18 to 20 inches high and produce an enor-
mous crop of dark green pods as large as
Gradus, maturing a few days ahead of this
variety.
, ; Medium early
California Mammoth wroinm core.
of large handsome dark green pointed pods.
Can be very profitably grown by commercial
growers and home gardeners as a succession
to Early Bird and the Laxtonian types.
One of the best long vined,
Alderman Se
main crop varieties.
prolific, producing vines 3% to 4 feet in length.
Pods large, pointed, dark green in color. Ma-
turing about the same time as the Admiral
Dewey.
Gradus or Prosperity 2ne of the
second
early, long-strawed, wrinkled varieties. Pro-
duces long pointed pods, well filled and of fine
table quality. Vines from 2% to 3 feet in
length. Considered one of the most desirable
for the market garden or home use.
Very productive 2-foot vines,
No. 95 Icer pods dark green and pointed,
averaging 4% inches long. Five days later than
Gilbo. A high quality type developed in the
West for shipping; hence the name “Icer.”
Strong, vigorous vines of even
Potlatch growth, 20 to 24 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
iad he par Beoduce moreuees ame
pods could possibly shell out better. e Potlatch is a l-growing, late sort,
variety from which everyone may expect great things. Fit Dark Green Telephone oie toes reek, in height,
for table use 61 days from planting. Seed green, wrinkled, having beautiful dark green pods of very large size, contain-
arge in size. ing 6 to 7 large peas of delicious flavor. Continues in bear-
ing for quite a long time.
Extra Early Gradus or Prosperity
This variety is of the same growth
Thomas Laxton as 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 con-
sidered by some to be of a better flavor than the Gradus.
Gradus or Prosperity.
EDIBLE PODDED PEAS Laxtonian
mo , This is by far the Laxtons Progress ___.. :
Mam th Melting Sugar largest and finest of Mammoth Melting Sugar ..
the true sugar or edible podded Peas. Morsent Market
No. 95 Icer
PEANUTS Potlatch—Wilt resistant. .
, rT, Earliest, most prolific and easiest Thomas Laxton
Verges Bunch cultivated variety. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs.,
1.35.
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Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone 4 second early, of 25
markably even growth. From 16 to 18 inches high. The 25
stout plants are fairly loaded with large, bright green pods. 25
Each pod contains from 7 to 9 large peas of a light bright Dwarf Telephone—Wilt resistant. . 125
green color, tender and well flavored. @lacier 50
25
25
25
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PEPPERS
1 oz. to 1,500 plants.
Peppers should be sown either indoors or in hotbeds early in April
and transplanted to the permanent beds when about 3 inches high in
two foot drills and two feet apart in the drills. The seed can also 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.
, Plants grow about 2% feet high, and are vigorous;
Royal King compact and very productive, commencing to bear
very early and continuing until killed by frost. The fruit is very large,
bright and glossy and the extremely thick flesh is sweet and mild. They
will stand distant shipping and hold up well for market as they do not
wilt nor become ripe near so quickly as other large varieties. This
strain is extensively grown in the South by large shippers and deserves
the attention of every trucker and home gardener.
King of the North he earliest large pepper in cultivation.
The plants are very uniform in growth,
dwarf and compact, and very productive. Fruits, mild and sweet, with
medium thick flesh.
. A variety of Mango Pepper which is of a desirable size
Ruby Giant and shape for stuffing. A cross of Ruby King and
Chinese Giant. Grows to large size and is very mild.
° ° Its large, smooth, extremely heavy, very mild, thick
California Wonder flesh, make this variety truly a wonder. Combining
the excellent quality of the Pimento and the size of Crimson Giant, California
Wonder is being grown for all purposes. Plants are sturdy, productive and
slightly spreading, bearing five to nine large glossy fruits to a setting, averaging
one-half pound each. Deserves the attention of every pepper grower.
7 ; A di early, prolific, per-
Pimento or Perfection Fae one teaeithinee
tremely thick flesh. On account of its thick flesh it will hold up for
a long time, and is an excellent sort for canning whole.
yy Red conical pod, about 2 inches long, very hot.
Chili, Small Fine for pepper sauce and seasoning.
Cherry Red eae small, round, color rich scarlet, very
ot.
Chinese Giant This desirable variety is one of the largest
sweet peppers ever offered. The flesh is
quite thick, very mild and remarkably sweet.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose This, large, early and pro.
ductive sort has the most
pungent flavor of all the large peppers. Thick flesh.
Long Red Cayenne The pods are long and slender; bright
red color and very pungent. This is
an old-time favorite and is used extensively for bunching with
pot-herbs.
Oakview W onder Slightly smaller than California Won-
der, but a week earlier and more prolific.
World Beater or Sweet Mountain 7 separ cies
cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King, and combines the size
of one and the earliness of the other. It is exceedingly mild, very
large and the color good. The flesh is very thick, making distant
shipment possible.
Royal King Pepper
Pepper Plants
In All The Leading
Varieties. FRESH
DAILY. See Page 39.
PRICES Pkt. Oz. % Lb.
California Wonder ...$ 10 $ 30 $1.00
Cherry Red 30 8§=1.00
Chili, Small 1.00
Chinese Giant ...
Half Long Narrow Cayenne
King of the North (Early)
Large Bell, or Bull Nose
essesucse
Long Red Cayenne
Mammoth Golden Queen
Oakview Wonder
Sunnybrook or Cheese
World Beater or Sweet Mountain
No ore 9 O19 SO ee
hon
sa-¢
a
Chinese Giant Pepper
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PARSNIPS
1 ounce 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 valu-
able 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.
Special
Hollow Crown
A specially selected
stock, developed
for uniform well-
shaped smooth
roots of excellent
quality.
a
PUMPKINS
Hollew Crown Parsnip
1 ounce to 15 hills; 4 pounds per acre, in hills 10 by 10 feet apart.
CULTURE.—Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become
warm, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn about
every fourth hill; always avoid planting near other vines, as they
will hybridize. ais os a eee ae
. , is is e best of a umpkins for
Sugar Pie Pumpkins pies. The fruit is small to medium
in size, flesh solid and fine grained, the seed cavity small, and it is a
splendid keeper.
Cushaw, or Crookneck One of the most popular varieties
to grow for pies as well as for stock
feeding. Fruits 2 feet in length, with long, solid neck, most frequently
curved in form; seeds are located in the lower bulb-like end. Skin
striped with mottled bands of creamy white. Flesh rich, creamy yellow,
tender and of exceptionally. fine payer: : 2 i oe
xcellent for pies, pear-shaped, medium sized,
Sweet Potato flesh and skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet
and delicious; first-class keeper.
, Crookneck variety, with extremely small seed
Japanese Pie cavity; nearly all solid meat; quality extra fine;
seeds distinct in appearance, being curiously sculptured in the manner
of Chinese letters. Productive, sibene early, medium size, good keeper.
= This giant variety grows to enormous
King of Mammoths size. Deep yellow, glossy color. Splen-
did to grow for stock and exhibition purposes.
Squash Pumpkin—Boston Marrow
See Squash, Page 33.
PRICES
PARSNIPS Pkt. 4% Lb. Lb. 10 Lb.
Special Hollow Crown. $ .10 $ .25 $ .75 $6.50
Manns New Market
Garden Strain .... . 5
PUMPKINS
Connecticut Field
Cushaw, or Crookneck
Japanese Pie
King of Mammoths
Quaker Pie
Sugar Pie Pumpkins
Sweet Potato
Sugar Pie Pumpkin
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RADISHES
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 lbs. per acre.
Light, sandy soil, rich in organic matter is essential to produce
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, cover-
ing 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 No. 8
From Specially Selected Transplanted Roots
A reselected strain so uniform in its maturity that each sowing
can be entirely gathered and bunched at one pulling, with prac-
tically no waste. This means more bunches per row, more time
saved in bunching, and the ground ready for the next crop a week
earlier. This equalized maturity also permits sowing this crop
between rows of beans, corn, etc., as a “catch crop.” This is the
market gardener’s favorite as a forcing Radish, very early; mild
and crisp, Juicy and tender; ample top, will stand heat without
becoming pithy. One of 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., 10c; % Ib., 30c; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $7.00; 25 lbs., $16.25; 100
Ibs., $60.00.
Greenhouse Scarlet Globe This strain has been especially
bred to meet the very exact-
ing requirements of greenhouse cultivation, producing quickly a
highly marketable crop of uniformly shaped radishes of fine quality.
Comet Distinctly a round or ball shaped sort of longkeeping
quality, medium tops when grown outdoors. 1935 All-
American winner.
Crimson Giant A variety combining earliness and great size.
It grows much larger than other extra early
varieties, but does not become pithy even when fully twice as large
in diameter and a week older; beautiful crimson-carmine; turnip-
shaped; flesh firm, crisp and tender. We recommend it for outdoor
Extra Early Scarlet Globe Outdoor Forcing garden planting as well as for greenhouse forcing.
Sparkler (Round White Tipped One of the most attractive
of the Turnip Radishes for
early planting outdoors. Color very deep scarlet with 1/8 white at the tip;
flesh white and of the best quality.
Perpetual White Summer This variety introduced by us, has ar Tk wg | [ae
given splendid satisfaction to all who
have tried it. They are pure white, of uniform good quality, crisp and brit-
tle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we
know of, hence their name. Perpetual White Summer can be sown any time
of the year, and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than
the Chartier, and keeps in perfect shape for marketing about four weeks, or
longer for home use.
White Stuttgart Quick growing and therefore very early. Of the
largest size, and both flesh and skin are pure white;
quality fine, firm, and brittle. Can be pulled for use at any stage.
New White Strasburg A very new desirable summer Nemiety eee
favorite with our market gardeners.
and flesh both white. It is excellent quality and a quick grower.
PRICES
Pkt. 1% Lb. Lb. 10 Lb. 100 Lb.
Crimson Giant A ean $ .75 $6.00 $50.00
French Breakfast 5 é SUS 6.00 50.00
Greenhouse Scarlet Globe By’ at 6.00 50.00
Long Black Spanish 25 i 6.00 50.00
Long Scarlet 5 6 5 6.00 50.00
Perpetual White Summer fs “ A 6.00 50.00
Philadelphia White Box...... 50 Fi 25 $ 6.00 50.00
Round Black Spanish 9 py. : 6.00 50.00
Scarlet Globe ~ a re 4 6.00 50.00
Scarlet Globe No. 8 enc : 7.00 60.00
Scarlet Turnip 2 4 4 6.00 50.00
Sparkler 5 : A 7.00 60.00
White Chinese or Celestial..... . ‘ : 6.00 50.00
White Icicle : a a 6.00 50.00
White Strasburg : : 6.00 50.00 White Strasburg
White Stuttgart . 2 ; 7.00 60.00
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RADISHES (Continued)
Phila. Model White Box (Forcing) \¢r¥¢2"!¥
(28 days)
and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for
growing in hotbeds or “boxes.” It is of clear white color,
solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor, nearly round, 1% in.
in diameter.
This is the standard extra early long
Long Scarlet scarlet market variety, short top, long
searlet roots; crisp, fine flavor.
White Icicle Radish Planted in spring the young
Radishes are ready for use in
25 to 27 days from sowing and their long, slender form and
pure paper-white skin are most attractive when bunched for
market. Flesh: clear white, brittle and of a mild flavor.
WINTER VARIETIES
White Chinese or Celestial }2r8e. , stump - rooted
skin and flesh. Can be sown from July 1 to August 15, and
will keep in prime condition, mild in flavor, brittle, and
never woody. Market gardeners will find this a profitable
variety.
Characteristics similar to
Round Black Spanish (>2"25"'st Sees
cept that it grows top-shaped, 3 to 4 in. in diameter.
Long Black Spanish Roots tapered cylindrical 7
to 10 in. long and about 2%
in. in diameter. Skin black, flesh white, exceptionally good
keeper, strong pungent flavor.
Long Scarlet
RHUBARB or Pie Plant
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4
inches high, thin out in rows 6 to 10 inches apart. Trans-
plant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. Set out the
roots 8 to 4 feet apart each way; the following spring it
will be fit to use.
Victoria Very large, the finest cooking variety.
RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 39.
SORREL
BROAD AND NARROW LEAVED
A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which are used as
boiling “greens” or salad. Seed should be sown thinly in
drills early in spring. When well started thin out to stand
4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The leaves can be gathered
for use at any time after the plants are well started in
growth, and the roots will continue to produce a further
supply. The plant is entirely hardy, and, starting into
growth early the following spring, will afford a large supply
of fine “greens” quite early.
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White Icicle
SALSIFY
OR OYSTER PLANT
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill.
Requires a well enriched, mellow
soil, which, previous to sowing the
seeds, should be stirred to a depth of
18 inches. Sow early in the spring in
drills 15 inches apart; cover the seed
with fine soil 1% inches in depth, and
when the plants are strong enough
thin out to 6 inches apart. As the
leaves resemble grass, be careful they
are not mistaken for it when weeding.
Mammoth Sandwich Is-
land A new and improved type,
producing roots of nearly
double the size and weight of the old
varieties; mild and delicately flavored.
PRICES
RHUBARB Pkt. 7
$ .10 $ .35
Victoria
SALSIFY
Mammoth
Sandwich
Island
SORREL
Large-Leaved
French
Narrow
Leaved
Mammoth Sandwich
Island Salsify
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MAINE GROWN
SEED POTATOES
LET US QUOTE PRICES ON HIGHEST QUALITY SEED ON BASIS OF LOWEST MARKET VALUE
Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables.
however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter.
A better crop will be produced,
A clover sod, vetches turned under ir
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,
ecause 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 disinfected as a preventative.
For a very early crop, run off furrows
about three feet apart and about four
inches deep. Drop the pieces about 15
inches apart in the furrows and cover to a
depth of about 1% inches, gradually filling
in the furrows to level as the vines grow
larger. For main crop it is just as well to
cover the eyes with four inches of soil at
once. If fertilizer is used, apply it either
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. Cultivate thoroughly and
frequently, being careful not to cut any of
the roots, continuing until the vines have
attained full growth and begin to spread.
Spraying for insects and blight is very
necessary. Red River Potato Mix will give
very satisfactory results in controlling
insects and diseases.
The size and quality of the crop and the
ability to resist disease is directly depen-
dent upon the seed planted and no amount
of cultivation or attention will offset the
uncontrollable results of poor seed. Be
sure of your crop and plant only the best
Maine grown seed potatoes.
; Growers who planted this new variety last
Chippewa spring are more than pleased with its in-
creased yield, better quality and greater sales appeal. It is
a heavy yielder, of medium size, very uniform, round to
oblong, somewhat flattened, eyes shallow, skin is smooth
clean white.
, , 7 This variety is
Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph 7s, te
in favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes
slightly depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very
hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies.
e ° Planted, d
Maine Certified Cobblers Fisnted: ero te eet
tremely rigid requirements of the Maine Dept. of Agricul-
ture, assuring finest quality clean seed, free from disease,
uniform in size, true to type and from highly productive
strains.
For a generation the standard Potato of
Early Rose the whole country for earliness, yield,
thrift, beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds
well in any soil. Our stock is strictly pure.
Green Mountain White skin, flat, oval form,
smooth, of good appearance; ex-
cellent table quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper.
Valuable for late crops. Now taking the lead in all-markets.
Increase Your Profits
Dust or Spray with
RED RIVER POTATO MIX
Lb., 30c; 4-lb. bag, 80c
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This very popular local variety has gained
Dakota Red favor due to its very productive and fine
cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Balti-
more markets than the most fancy table stock from New
York and Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote.
, , Rapidly gaining popularity in
Michigan Russet Maryland due to excellent qualit
and exceptionally high yield. We offer specially selected seed.
SEED SWEET POTATOES
Elzey’s Improved The strain used every year by
: Maryland’s most successful sweet
potato growers. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable
stock and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet;
decidedly the best of all. Prices subject to market fluctua-
tions. Let us quote.
Sweet Potato Plants sce Page 39.
Semesan Bel
This instantaneous dip
treatment for both
white and sweet pota-
toes is fast replacing
all formerly prac-
tised methods of seed
potato disinfection.
Semesan Bel exerts an
invigorating effect
upon plant growth by
removing disease
handicaps and repell-
ing the attacks of
are greatly increased.
Ask for Semesan Bel booklet. 1 lb. treats 16 to 22 bushel.
Prices—1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.50.
soil-borne organisms so that yields
Superior Seeds
Green Warted Hubbard Golden Summer Crookneck Boston Marrow
SQUASH
1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; large seeded 15 hills.
2 lbs. of bush sorts to acre; large seeded 3 to 4 to acre.
Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, rich
soil. Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet apart each |
way; thin out to three plants in a hill. Cultivate frequently
until the vines commence running, after which do not work
the soil deep.
Boston Marrow (or Squash Pumpkin)
The fall and winter variety most widely used for canning
and for pies. Fruits oval, pointed, deep orange color, weight
6 to 8 lbs. Very productive. (98 days.) pee
; Produces ar
Cocozelle Extra Long Italian froduces, dant
about 20 inches long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; very
straight, striped when mature. :
, , Produces an abun-
Early Prolific Straightneck reduces an abun-
fruits in a week after blossoming. Very prolific, exceeding
all other varieties in early production. Color, lemon-yellow.
Vine about half the size of other varieties which permits
close planting. An ALL AMERICAN Selection. (50 days.)
, ay Jy Top shaped, 7 to 8
Green Delicious (Winter) [°° pape ith
orange flesh of excellent quality. Requires 100 days.
; Preferred by many
Green Tinted Bush Scallop prices acne be
reason of true decided light green color, even when fully
matured.
A superior strain PRICES
Golden Summer Crookneck 4, seperior strain PL. ue
neck, heavily warted, of a very deep orange color, 9 inches Boston Marrow (10 Ibs. $3.50) -10 20 50
long, of excellent quality and highly productive. cocozeliss Extre OnE italian -10 30 §=©1.00
Resembles Boston Marrow some- tarly Prolific Straightneck (new).... .15 50 1.50
Golden Hubbard what in shape and size; more Giant Summer Straightneck _... : 10 29 75
densely warted, flesh deep orange, dry and of fine quality. Golden Hubbard Jeenesce: el 30 85
Good keeper. (100 days.) ealden Sunes Crookneck. . 10 30 1.00
M ? strain i AECCMM UD ELUCIOUS soles ciel sfeielele toler sisi) ae 10 30 =:1.00
Green Warted Hubbard Sete Sa ee eerie Green Tinted Bush Scallop.......... 10, 250 295
Golden Hubbard; flesh exceptionally thick, deep orange, dry Green Warted Hubbard -10 30 = 1.00
and of excellent quality. (105 days.) acne eS Bush Scallop........... a rH a8
Numb ere War yereceys sens Sele Secsives rele fae. 6 erste : 6 2.
Table Queen or Acorn (New Mammoth | Table Queen (Mammoth) 10 301.00
Type) Dark green, thin shelled, smooth, ribbed fruits Vegetable Spaghetti 10 25 75
(eae with yellow flesh; favorite variety for baking. Zucchini (Extra Dark) Soe ly 00 1.50
5 ays.)
Table Queen Cocozelle
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Early Prolific Straightneck
SPINACH
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 12 to 15 Ibs. per acre.
. x om bel £..
4 .
: ‘ One of the most staple vegetables of the American table, possessing
. 4. <¢ ? ie \ ; ' highly valuable and health giving qualities; easily grown, requiring but
. ¢ & Sy, apriin : aes little attention and in sections where the soil is rich, very profitable
2 da etronyia nad al. + / oe crops are produced.
Rd a hatte eit eny is 2 am he: Select a rich piece of ground, the richer the better; and for late
spring and early summer use, sow the seed during February, March and
April in drills one foot to 20 inches apart, one-half to one inch deep.
When the plants are well started thin out to 4 to 6 inches apart, or
sow the seed thinly and allow all the plants to stand.
For winter and early spring use, sow either in drills or broadcast
during August, September and October. A top dressing of Nitrate of
Soda will make a vast improvement in the earliness, size and quality of
the crop.
PIT A later seeding type of Virginia Yellows
Old Dominion Resistant Savoy which stands 12 to 15 days
longer, having about the same season of growth as our Extra
Dark Green Savoy. With old Dominion it is now possible to
successfully grow an early spring crop on diseased soil, where it
was previously necessary to take chances with the early seeding
character of Virginia Blight Resistant.
, As with other impor-
Manns Extra Dark Green Savoy 4s With other impor,
new strains having real merit, we are among the first in America to
offer this me pEOree type of Bloomsdale Savoy. It is only about two days
later than Reselected, but the plants are larger, less liable to bolt to
Manns’ Extra Dark Green Savoy seed, more heavily crumpled and of more upright growth. The very
dark green color, however, is its chief advantage and in making the
selections for this deep color the plant breeder has also improved the
strain in its savoyed characteristics and absolute freedom from smooth
leaved plants.
Manns’ Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy ora
This strain has been developed in response to the urgent de-
mand on the part of large spinach growers for an improve- PRICES 10 25 100
ment in the quality of the regular commercial Bloomsdale Lb. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs.
grown in Holland. Extra Dark Green Savoy.... $ .75 $6.50 $15.00 $50.00
The plants are large, heavy, uniform and in every way Long Standing Savoy 85 7.50 17.50 60.00
especially re-selected to match the ideal Bloomsdale Savoy Maryland Savoy 15 6.50 15.00 50.00
type. Old Dominion Bligh
Resistant teh Ay 3) 6.50 15.00 50.00
5 one ° ° Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy .75 6.50 15.00 50.00
Virginia Blight Resistant Bloomsdale Special Summer Savoy 85 7.50 17.50 60.00
A strain of Bloomsdale Savoy especially developed by the Virginia Blight Resistant 75 6.50 15.00 50.00
Virginia Experimental Station for the purpose of resisting
the disease commonly called yellows. Used extensively in New Crop 1941 Seed) ppp US QUOTE
the vicinity of Norfolk and in other sections where blight Available about Sept. 1 ( 4
is encountered. New Zealand S$) 210) $920) S50
Being an American sort, it matures very quickly and is Southland Summer , 10 50
therefore preferred by some growers for early Fall sowing.
Our seed is grown from thoroughly reliable, genuine Vir-
ginia Blight Resistant stock.
Manns’ Special Summer Savoy
34 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
Superior Seeds
Field of Early Long Standing Savoy for Seed
Manns’ Early Long Standing Savoy jX*,
early as reselected savoy but has the very valuable advantage
of standing in perfect condition, without bolting to seed, 10
to 14 days longer than other varieties. This feature is worth
thousands of dollars to spinach growers, for with this variety
it is possible to market the crop when it is convenient and
advantageous for the grower to do so. Many severe losses
have been incurred because cutters were not available, weather
eonditions unfavorable, or prices were too low, but Early Long
Standing will wait for cutters, for weather, and for prices.
Southland Summer New special strain of Swiss
: 2 Chard more closely resembling
real spinach, producing large heavily crumpled leaves of a
bright green color. Will eventually replace New Zealand.
Spinach, Isolated Plants Caged for Stock Seed.
© Stands warm
Manns’ Special Summer Savoy ~*.\’.5.. .
without bolting to seed better than any other Savoy leaved
type. A great improvement even on Bloomsdale Long
Standing. Very dark green and heavily crumpled leaves.
(TETRAGONIA EXPANSA) Not re-
New Zealand lated to regular spinaches but form-
ing larger spreading plants producing fleshy brittle tips
and leaves which are used as spinach. Of delightful flavor
and practically ever-bearing.
es = =
Manns’ Old Dominion, 35 days after sowing, grown by
Mr. Clarence Shallcross, near Philadelphia.
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Manns’ Improved Advance
TOMATOES
1 oz. to 2,000 plants; % Ib. per acre.
All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks, exclusively for seed purposes, by the originators, experienced growers and
experts. We are fully convinced of the merit of all new varieties before placing them in our catalog, and therefore strongly
recommend our strains as being absolutely reliable.
For early, the seed should be sown in hotbeds during February or the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and
half an inch deep. Later sowing may be made until the last of April. When the plants are 8 or 4 inches high they should
be set out 4 or 5 inches apart in another hotbed or cold frame, or removed into small pots allowing a single plant to the
pot. Expose to the air as much as possible to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, and shelter from the sun a
few days until the plants are established. Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but the last two or three
workings should be very shallow or the crop may be badly injured, especially if the cultivator is run too near the plants.
Extra Early Varieties
PRICES
Pkt. Oz. %Lb. Lb.
An extra early, large tomato ‘4
Improved Advance 3 Fie ealty, eound oF Bonny Best Certified... $ 10 $ .35 $1.25 $4.00
slightly flattened shape, and exceptionally smooth for such Break. O’Day 4:52:08 eee 10 30 8 ©=6©1.00 = 3.50
an early variety. As early and hardy as Earliana and yield- Earlianawy-506 eee 10 30 1.00 3.50
ing more fruit both in the first and subsequent pickings. Early: Detroit 25.25.04.) 2402 10 30 1.00 3.50
It is more shapely, more free from cracks and shows less Enormous ............ 10 40 1.25 4.00
green about the stem than other extra early sorts. With Glovel ae SUN ete aT OE: 10 40 1.35 5.00
Improved Advance the grower can produce a crop which Greater Baltimore (Ind.) 10 30 90 83.90
will stand superior in appearance and quality, in compe- Grothens Globe ..... Popenue eon we) SH. G00
tition with the other extra earlies and command the fancy Improved Advance......... 10 50 1.75 6.00
prices of an early market. Marglobe Special ..... ...... 10 .30 1.00 3.50
Market Champion............... 10 30 81.00 3.50
Maryland Pride ESA SRN Gna 10 40 1.25 4.50
rn New Deal!. 403 33 ae ees 10 75 862.50 7.50
Break O’Day Dr. Fred J. Pritchard of the U.S. Dept. No. 600—“Red Ponderosa” | 10 40 1.35 5.00
of Agriculture describes his new crea- Oxheart......... 3, ETON Se 10 45 1.35 5.00
tion as follows: “Very productive, early variety, highly re- RenniStatersc.2 asec eee -10 40 1.35 5.00
sistant to wilt and somewhat resistant to blights. Fruits Ponderosa RSA Eee ome = -10 50 1.50 5.00
largesmaoeh iment iceduclohalen™ Pritchard (Certified) ......... 10 40 1.00 3.50
, , y, red, & : Rutgers (Certified) .......... 10 .40 1.25 4.00
Senriet penn re aeaNaak 10 on Le ao
c carlet Topper ertified) 10 4 4 f
Scarlet Dawn Winner of a Gold Medal in the 1934 Senuation 4.8. (eee 10 40 1.35 5.00
All American Trials. This hybrid of Stone (Improved)............. SON) 25 ibe 2250
Clark’s Early and Marglobe has the shape and structure of Pear Shaped Red) 9-2 > -2--2--: 10 30 §=1.00 =
Marglobe, but a brighter scarlet color. It is earlier than eer Shaped Yellow ...... a 0 aa
Bonny Best and yields as heavy as Break-O’Day. Excellent QUA TSULUS op coco cba edo: or . a F
shipping quality as well as being desirable for home growing.
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J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
Superior Seeds
Manns’ Marglobe Special
TOMATOES
Second Early and Main Crop Varieties
Developed under the direction of Prof. L. G.
Rutgers Schermerhorn of the New Jersey Agr. Experi-
ment Station. The fruits begin ripening at the center, are
highly colored throughout and have a thick wall structure
with very small seed cavity. In comparison with Marglobe
they are slightly more flattened at the stem end and will
average much larger. Very prolific and desirable for can-
ning, market or the home garden. (Certified Stock.)
; , Large, smooth, solid, bright
Indiana Baltimore scarlet; second early Tomato;
a prolific bearer and fine shipper.
Manns’ Improved Stone This variety has at-
tained great favor with
canners and market gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and
carrying qualities are remarkable. Its color is a desirable
red; in shape perfectly smooth, and thicker from stem to
blossom end than most varieties, making it most handsome
and salable.
Marglobe Special Our stock of this extremely popu-
lar variety is far superior to the
average and we have received many unsolicited testimonials
complimenting us on its excellent quality.
It produces heavy yields of large smooth, globular, meaty,
red fruits. They have a delightful flavor, and are covered
with a thick skin which hinders cracking. Moreover, the
plants shade the fruits well and thus protect them from
sun-scald.
=
; The last intro-
Scarlet Topper or Pritchard 3>°,, 2° ene
late Dr. Pritchard and considered by many to be superior to
his Marglobe. It is a self-topping disease-resistant sort,
heavily productive, of good color and in appearance almost
identical to Marglobe. Highly valuable for market garden
use, for shipping and packing.
, A main crop variety possessing
Market Champion all the good qualities to make it
ideal for home and market gardeners. Vines large, hardy and
productive. Fruits bright scarlet, oval and deep, exception-
ally smooth; one of the best of all tomatoes for canning, and
a money-maker for the market gardener.
Since our introduction of it in 1905
Maryland Pride it has been grown with great suc-
cess by canners and market gardeners, who pronounce it “the
very best second early and main crop Tomato they have ever
grown.” The fruit is a beautiful bright red color, magnifi-
cent size and handsome, smooth shape. The vines grow vig-
orously and produce abundantly until killed by frost.
So named on account of the large size of
Enormous Tomatoes, which are very solid and smooth.
Ponderosa The largest purple fruited Tomato in culti-
vation; very solid and of finest quality.
Pritchard, or Scarlet Topper.
Superior Seeds
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 37
RUTABAGAS OR SWEDES
Rutabagas require about four weeks longer to mature than
ordinary varieties of turnips, but are more solid, of firmer
flesh and therefore keep later into the spring. They are for
this reason more desirable for storage, while turnips are
better adapted for the early market. Sow during July either
in drills or broadcast.
° Grown for a number of years in the
New Canadian North and held very closely by pri-
vate individuals, the seed of this variety has always been
extremely difficult to procure in a true and reliable type.
After three years of searching and checking in our trial
grounds, we have found the correct strain and offer it with
every assurance that it will soon become the only Rutabaga
grown in this section.
Our superb strain of this
Neckless Purple Top excellent variety has _ be-
come a favorite because of its hardy and productive nature.
The flesh is sweet and solid, excellent for table use or stock
feeding.
TURNIPS
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 1 Ib. per acre.
Turnip—Autumn King
deep.
acid emulsion.
early.
nips. Remains in good condition a long time.
globular and of large size.
a pure white semi-globe root, whic
late in spring.
feed.
tops which are produced very abundantly.
Purple Top White Globe Turnip
FOR GREENS—See Broccoli—Page 8.
PRICES
RUTABAGA Pkt. %Lb. Lb. TURNIP Pkt.
Neckless Purple Top................ $ .10 $ .20 $ 50 Extra Early Purple Top Flat Milan... .10
New Canadian ...... res eee col O +50 1.50 Extra Early Six Weeks.............. 10
TURNIP Large White Norfolk................ 10
Autumn’ King: 30k) 2c ee 10°, 20 50 Purple Top White Globe............. -10
Cow Horns ea eee 410. «315: 40 Seven Top ............-....--+-+-0:- 10
Double. Duty 234.073 ee eee 10 20 White Early Flat Dutch.............. 10
Extra Early Flat White Milan....... .10 20 Yellow Globe or Orange Jelly.........
Being primarily a cool weather vegetable, turnips thrive best when planted
in early spring or in the fall. For spring crop sow the seed early in April, while
for fall and winter use, plantings should be made from July to August. Sow in
rows not less than 18 inches apart and one-half to three-quarters of an inch
A very popular method, however, is to broadcast the seed between rows
of corn or in the cultivated orchard. Proper control of root maggots
is effected by rotation of crops, the use of commercial fertilizers in-
stead of manure and the application of Mag-o-tite or other carbolic
Pure white all over and perfectly globe shaped. Very
nowoa
Extra Early Flat White Milan 4 2"! white flat variety,
the earliest of all tur-
; Sure to become very popular with Market Gar-
Autumn King deners; clear yellow with green tinged top,
Grown chiefly for its abundance of tops, surpassing
Double Duty Seven Top in production and quality. Also forms
is sweet and tender.
Yellow Globe Orange Jelly One of the best for general
crop; flesh firm and sweet;
grows to a large size; splendid for table or stock, and keeps well until
Purple Top White Globe "(isc snown as) Hed. Toney
This excellent turnip is
decidely the most popular variety and more extensively grown than any
other. The roots are globular, very handsome and of superior quality;
either for table use or stock feeding purposes. It is a heavy producer,
early, of rapid growth, and one of the best for winter storage.
Cow Horn Very heavy cropper, a quick grower, most practical for stock
Seven Top This variety is principally planted in the South for the green
% Lb. Lb.
20 -60
20 50
15 40
15 40
15 40
15 40
20 50
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MANNS’ VEGETABLE PLANTS, ROOTS, TREES AND BERRIES
PLEASE NOTE: All plants are quoted f. o. b. Baltimore.
On parcel post orders, 15c per 100 must be added for postage
and packing. No shipment can be sent into sections having Japanese beetle restrictions.
CABBAGE PLANTS, FROST-PROOF.
(Ready in February to May.)
35c¢ per 100; $1.50 per 1,000.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. (Ready in May.)
25c per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
BORECOLE PLANTS. (Ready in July.)
75c per 100.
CELERY PLANTS. (Ready in July.)
Easy Bleacher Golden Plume
75c per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.
EGG PLANTS. (Ready in May.)
20c per dozen; $1.00 per 100.
LETTUCE PLANTS. (Ready in March, April, September
and October.) 50c per 100.
PEPPER PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.)
20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.)
75c per 100; $4.00 per 1,000.
TOMATO PLANTS. Hotbed Grown. (Ready in April.)
75c per 100; $4.00 per 1000,
Southern field-grown. 75c per 100. $4.00 per 1,000.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
Mary Washington. From one to two years may be saved
by planting Roots instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots.
$1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000.
HORSERADISH ROOTS. Maliner Kren. (Bohemian.)
Postpaid, doz., 25c; 100, $1.25.
RHUBARB ROOTS. Victoria—$1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
SMALL FRUITS AND BERRIES
Hark a Blowers, Eldorado. 10 for 75c; 100 for
5.00.
DEWBERRIES. Lucretia. 10 for 65c; 100 for $4.00.
RASPBERRIES. Chief-red; Cumberland-black; Latham-red;
St. Regis-red. 10 for 65c; 100 for $4.50.
Winter Queen
PLANT SETTER
Automatic, positive and accurate oper-
ation, rigid construction, cadmium
plated, no rust, removable water spout.
$5.00.
Superior Seeds E
Dorsett.
early varieties.
Big Joe.
1,000
MASTODON.
WAYZATA. New, prolific, brilliant red, extra sweet, $3.75 per 100.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
FRUIT TREES
APPLES. 4 ft. and up 75c each, $6.50 per 10. Delicious, Grimes
Golden, Hyslop Crab, McIntosh, Jonathan, Smoke House,
Stark, Spitzenburg, Stayman’s Winesap, Wealthy, York
Imperial, etc.
PEARS. No. 1 grade, 11/16 in. and up $1.00 each. Bartlett,
Keifter, Seckel.
PEACHES. Strong 1 yr. 4 ft. and up 60c each. Belle of
Georgia, Carman, Crawfords Early, Crawfords Late, Elberta,
Heath Cling, J. H. Hale, Oriole, Shippers Late Red.
CHERRIES. 2 yr. old Budded No. 1, 11/16 in. and up $1.00
each, $8.50 per 10.
SWEET—Black Tartarian, Napoleon, Yellow Spanish.
SOUR—Early Richmond, English Morello, Montmorency.
PLUMS AND DAMSONS. 5 to 6 ft. $1.00 each. Abundance,
Burbank, Red June, Shrop-Shire Damson.
APRICOTS ON PEACH. Early Golden, 1 yr. 5 to 6 ft. 90c ea.
QUINCE. Champion, Orange. 4 to 6 ft. $1.25 each.
NUT TREES
BUTTERNUT. 3 to4ft. $1.50 each.
FILBERT. 4 to 5 ft. $1.50 each.
PECAN. Stuart. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each.
WALNUT. Black. 3 to 4 ft. $1.00 each.
WALNUT. English. 3 to 4 ft. $2.00 each.
SHADE TREES
MAPLE. Silver, 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; Norway, 8 to 10 ft. (1% to
114 in. Cal.), $3.50; Schwedlers Maple, 6 to 8 ft., $3.00.
BIRCH. White, 5 to 6 ft., $2.25; Weeping, 6 to 8 ft., $4.50.
TULIP TREE. 6 to 8 ft., $2.25.
SYCAMORE. American Planetree, 2 to 2% in. Cal., $6.00.
POPLAR. Lombardy, 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 10 for $7.50.
LINDEN. Tilia Americana, 10 to 12 ft., $4.00.
AMERICAN ELM. (80 ft. to 100 ft.), 8 to 10 ft., $2.50.
EX VLOMATONE ge
TRANSPLANTONE
For all plants and trees. No set-back from transplanting,
insurance against replanting and an aid to earlier production.
See page 94.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS
OCTOBER 15th TO MAY 10th
We can supply fresh, strong, healthy plants of all the lead-
ing varieties in any quantity.
most popular sorts for planting in the vicinity of Baltimore.
Following is a partial list of the
Most productive, delicious and dependable of all
$1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000.
Midseason. $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000.
Chesapeake. Late, very productive. $1.25 per 100; $6.50 per
EVERBEARING
$1.50 per 100; 1,000, $9.00.
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MANNS’ SUPERIOR FARM SEEDS
Our fair dealing and conservative methods have resulted in an enormous increase in the volume of our field seed busl-
ness, 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
of 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 market fluctuations make it impossible to quote firm prices here; changes are made almost daily.
We shall,
therefore, appreciate the opportunity to mail samples and quote the very latest price on any quantity.
When comparing quotations, consider both purity and germination.
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.
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.
TIMOTHY. (Phleum pratense.) Well known variety. When
ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a
carload. (Bushel 45 pounds.)
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. 1% to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.) Valu-
able for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. 1%
to 3 bushels for pasture. (Bushel 12 pounds.)
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera.) Excel-
lent for pasture when mixed with other grasses; succeeds
well in most situations and thrives in moist land. Sow 40
pounds per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
DROUGHT RESISTING GRASSES
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) Very nutri-
tious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures; rapid
grower; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to 1%
bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 lbs.)
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) Thrives
soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early:
productive. Sow 1 to 1% bushels per acre.
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 pounds.)
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.) Not very produc-
tive, 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.
MILLET
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown
German Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed.
in all
very
40 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
MANNS’ PERMANENT PASTURE
MIXTURE—$6.75 Per Acre
10 VARIETY SPECIAL (UPLAND)
Contains recleaned seed of high vitality in ten nutritious
varieties properly proportioned to give continuous pasture
from early spring until late fall, quickly becoming per-
manently established. Sow 380 lbs. per acre. Lb. 25c; 100
Ibs., $22.50. (Low Lands—sow 25 lbs. plus 5 lbs. Red Top
per acre.)
FRESH, RECLEANED STOCK
Postage extra.
Canary. © 2c lb. 10c Suntlowerl eae lb. 10c
Rap eg eer lb. 20c Lettuce Seed ....... lb. 25c
Millet. vs ces. ceoen lb. 10c Mixed Canary Seed. .lb. 10c
Mempiit- svete pyc lb. 10c Cuttle Fish Bone % lb. 40c
CYCLONE
D SOWER
Treat seeds before plant- |
ing gives better yields and
extra profit.
CERESAN—For grains. 2
a tie - = Ad
‘ =e Tye SOWER THAT
to 3 ozs. for 1 bu. seed. Ib.) igimyeSsp-caza Bscaritas EvENty,
70c; 5 Ibs. Ben ia i
NEW CER —For .
wheat. 1% oz. for 1 bu. seed. BEE eee) See
Lb. 75c; 5 Ibs. $3.25. Postpaid
Superior Seeds
CLOVERS
MEDIUM OR COMMON RED. (Trifolium pratense.) The
Clover Seed of Commerce, and the most important and valu-
able of the Clover family for agricultural purposes. Sow 15
pounds per acre. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
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.
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 plow-
ing under as a fertilizer.
WHITE DUTCH. (Trifolium repens.) Grows naturally in
pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indis-
pensable in parks and lawns.
CRIMSON CLOVER. (Trifolium incarnatum.) Being an an-
nual, it must be sown in July, August and September of each
year, and, the spring following, can be cut for soiling by
April 20th; for ensilage, May 1st 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. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. (Medicago sativa.) Prefers sand
or gravel soil. Wet sub-soil being 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.
BOKHARA OR WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER.
(Melilotus alba.) This slightly resembles Alfalfa in growth,
but is much taller, with leafier and stiffer stems. It fre-
quently 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. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
LESPEDEZA
SERICEA. Long lived perennial, deep rooted variety suitable
for pasture on lands not adaptable to Alfalfa, Sweet or Red
Clovers. It is highly resistant to drought; penetrates tight
subsoil and does not need fertilizer or lime. Growth the first
year is extremely slow and a real pasture or hay crop can-
not be expected until the second year. For this reason it is
advisable to sow a mixture of Korean and Sericea. Sericea
survives subzero temperatures but is sometimes damaged by
late freezing after growth of the new buds has started. As
a precaution the second growth is allowed to go to seed
thereby replacing any plants which are lost. Sow with wheat
or barley in late spring at rate of 25 lbs. per acre, on firm
solid soil.
KOREAN. Annual Lespedeza. Superior to Sericea in quality
and quantity produced even on poor soil. A good soil builder,
can be pastured until August and then allowed to reseed
itself for the next year.
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.
SORGHUM OR CANE
EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM. This variety is similar in
growth to Early Amber, but under fair conditions produces
a heavier crop. It is better for stock feeding than the
Amber.
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.
COW PEAS
There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and
increasing 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.
WHIPPOORWILL. A favorite early bunch-growing variety.
A prime favorite in the North and West on account of its
early maturity and habit of growth.
SOY OR SOJA BEANS
A Great Drought-Resisting Forage Crop, Producing Immense
Quantities of Nutritious Food, Besides Being an
Excellent Soil Improver.
The Soy Bean is coming right to the front as a great soil
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.
BUCKWHEAT
SILVER HULL. A superior variety in every way to the
ordinary Buckwheat which it has almost entirely superseded.
OATS
WHITE SPRING OATS. Our best recleaned stock of these
are Choice Northern grown, all heavy oats, which have been
recleaned by us.
WRITE for Samples and Prices on Most Profitable Varieties
W HEAT—RYE—BARLEY.
Weight Pounds
SEED Ss Nermmere TIME OF SEEDING
A A
PME Ea nnn cccsccececeneennennennsonsseuscnennscuscastcsssesenssaose 60 15-20 March, May—August, September
Alsike Clover . j 60 6-10 January, April—August, October
Barley) =....= Z 48 72-96 March, April—September
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Superior Seeds
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MANNS’ SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS
BORDER AND EDGING
Ageratum
x Alyssum, Saxatile
x Arabis, Alpina
x Bellis Perennis
Calendula
x Campanula, Carpatica
Candytuft
Centaurea
x Cerastium
x Dianthus, Barbatus
x Heuchera
x Iberis, Sempervirens
Lobelia
Nasturtiums
Marigold
Pansy
x Papaver, Nudicaule
Petunia
x Phlox, Subulata
Portulaca
x Sedum
Verbena
FRAGRANCE
Ageratum
Alyssum, Sweet
Antirrhinum
Candytuft
Centaurea
x Dianthus
Heliotrope
x Iris
Mignonette
Nasturtium
Nicotiana
Pansy
Petunia
Scabiosa
Stock
Stock, Virginian
Sweet Peas
Verbena
x Perennial Varieties.
Flower Seeds for
EVERLASTINGS
Globe Amaranth
Helichrysum
Linaria .
Statice
PARTIAL SHADE
Alyssum, Sweet
x Anchusa Italica
x Anemone
Antirrhinum
x Aster, Hardy
x Candytuft, Iberis
Centaurea
China-Aster
Clarkia
x Foxglove or Digitalis
x Hibiscus, Moschata
x Lathyrus
Lupinus
x Lychnis, Chalcedonica
Myosotis, Forget-me-not
Nicotiana
Pansy
Petunia
x Primula, English Cowslip
x Rudbeckia
Schizanthus
x Violas
MOIST PLACES
x Heliotrope
x Hibiscus, Moschata
Mimulus
x Viola
x Wallflower
ROCK GARDENS
See Annuals and Perennials
Marked *
Particular Purposes
DRY PLACES
x Aster
California Poppy
x Callirhoe
x Coreopsis
x Dianthus
Dimorphotheca
x Gypsophila, Paniculata
x Helianthus
x Hemerocallis
x Iris
Mesembryanthemum
Mimosa
x Papaver, Nudicaule
Phlox, Annual
x Phlox, Hardy
x Statice, Latifolium
CUT FLOWERS
Ageratum
Arctotis
Asters
Babysbreath
Calendula
Cornflower
Cosmos
Dianthus
Gaillardia
Larkspur
Marigold, African
Mignonette
Nasturtium
Nigella
Phlox, Drummondi
Salpiglossis
Scabiosa
Snapdragon
Stocks
Strawflower
Sweet-sultan
Xeranthemum
Zinnia
TALL VARIETIES
Amaranthus, Caudatus
x Campanula, Pyramidalis
x Coreopsis
Cosmos
x Dahlia
x Digitalis
x Hibiscus, Moschata
x Hollyhock
Marigold, African
Nicotiana
Ricinus
WINDOW BOXES
Ageratum
Alyssum
Begonia
Centaurea
Lobelia
Nasturtium
Oneothera
Pansy
Petunia
Phlox
Portulaca
Salvia Splendens
Thunbergia
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnia, Lilliput
POOR SOIL
Alyssum, Sweet
Amaranthus
Balsam
California Poppy
Calliopsis
Cornflower
Four-O’Clock
Marigold
Nasturtium
Poppy
Portulaca
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS
The ease of cultivation and the quickly effective results
obtained from Annuals make them indispensable, as they
are adaptable to an almost endless variety of arrangement.
Even in perennial borders, beds and rock gardens, annuals
are very essential to bridge the span between periods of
bloom of the perennials and to give desired color effects
which are possible only with annuals. Many varieties can
be started indoors early and transplanted giving continuous
bloom from early summer until frost. Some sorts are very
easily grown in late summer to produce plants for the sun-
parlor or conservatory where they will blossom during the
winter.
Annuals bloom more profusely than biennials or peren-
nials because it is not necessary for them to store up food
or build root systems for succeeding years; their business
being to produce flowers and seeds abundantly the first
POTTED PLANTS
50c to $1.00 per doz. according to
variety and size.
Potted plants in the following varieties
are carried in stock at our store
after May 10th.
Ageratum Pansy
Alyssum Petunia
Aster Phlox
Calendula Scarlet Sage
Cannas Snapdragon
Coleus Stock
Coreopsis Summer Poinsettia
Dianthus Verbena
Geranium Vinca
Heliotrope Wallflower
Lantana Zinnia
Lobelia
MARIGOLD. Crown of Gold.
CALENDULA. Orange Shaggy.
year.
bloom freely.
For Variety, Color, Fragrance, Economy Sow Annuals.
AGERATUM
*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, Blue or Mixed. Pkt., 10c;
14 oz., 50c. Dwarf Varieties. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c.
AGROSTEMMA—Rose of Heaven
COELI-ROSEA. A very showy old time favorite greatly
admired; excellent cut flowers, grows 12 to 15 inches; blooms
early. Color bright rose pink. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
ALYSSUM
*Sweet Alyssum. Little Gem. Very popular border flower,
coming into bloom six weeks after planting seed and requir-
ing the least attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf,
its white flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed
or border. Height 4 inches. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.
PROCUMBENS (Carpet of Snow)—Extra dwarf, very dense.
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.
Crego Aster
For this reason it is advisable to cut the flowers
before going to seed so that the plants will continue to
CORNFLOWER. New Jubilee Gem
(Blue).
COSMOS. Sensation (Mixed Colors).
GAILLARDIA. Indian Chief, annual
(Red).
ZINNIA. Double Mexican, Haageana
(Mixed).
(No plants mailed or shipped.)
ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON
This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is
now one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an
annual. The long anon spikes of curiously-shaped tubular
flowers with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are
fragrant as well as brilliantly-colored. They are very desir-
able for cutting as the blooms are borne well above the dark
glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time.
RUSTPROOF TALL MIXED, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 80c.
RUSTPROOF SEMI-DWARFED MIXED, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c.
SEPARATE COLORS: White; Appleblossom, (pink and
White); Defiance (Scarlet); Fascination (deep flesh pink);
Wallflower (Yellow Bronze); Luteum (Canary Yellow).
Giant Type, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 80c.
TOM THUMB—ROCK HYBRIDS MIXED, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 80c.
ASTERS
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.
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers measure from 4 to 5
inches in diameter are half double and exhibit all the grace
and beauty of the single Aster. The golden yellow ground
tone of the quilled petals contrasts wonderfully with the
outer petals. Forms a loosely curled circle which makes the
flowers pleasing to the eye, fine for cutting. Mixed, pkt.,
LOC see Z OZ. olexoe
ASTERS (Wilt Resistant)
CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam-
eter borne on very long stems. Plants are of strong branch-
ing growth, 2 to 2% feet high. Separate colors, pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 50c. Mixed, pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 50c.
EARLY GIANT LIGHT BLUE. A. A. Winner, 3 ft. branching
plants, 5 inch flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.50.
LATE BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct va-
riety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants
grow 1% feet in height and width and the large full petaled
blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes into
flower ten days later than other asters. Separate colors,
pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. Mixture, pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c.
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
Annual Flower Seeds
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 43
Anchusa
AMARANTHUS
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 coloring while the other is grown
exclusively for the brilliant-colored leaves.
CAUDATUS. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Plants of erect growth
three to four feet high producing numerous feather sprays
of rich crimson color. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.
MOLTEN FIRE. Very ornamental and beautiful; 4 feet
tall; easily grown, leaves dark bronze, top of plant and
centers of lower leaves, brilliant Poinsettia red. Pkt., 10c;
4 02., 65e.
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 oz., 25c.
SPLENDENS. (Rainbow Plant.) Beautiful variegated foli-
age with large crimson flower heads. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c.
TRICOLOR. (Joseph’s Coat.) Similar to Splendens, having
a single erect stalk of brilliantly colored foliage. Pkt., 10c;
1% o2., 30c.
ARCTOTIS (Blue-Eyed African Daisy)
GRANDIS. White petals tinged lilac with centers steel blue.
A splendid and easily grown flower, 2 feet tall. Good for
cutting. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.
ANCHUSA (Summer Forget-Me-Not)
CAPENSIS, ATROCOERULEA. A fine blue flower through
late spring, summer, and fall. Easily grown. Height 2 feet.
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c.
BLUE BIRD. Vivid indigo blue, plants compact and of even
growth. Stems about 18 inches. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.
BALSAM OR LADY SLIPPER
of quick growth, producing
An easy growing annual
Splendid double
numerous flowers resembling tiny roses.
mixed, pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.
BARTONIA (Golden Yellow)
AUREA. Large, showy flowers, 2% inches in diameter; deep
orange yellow. Blooms early, height 18 inches. Pkt., 10c;
oz. 70c.
CALENDULA—POT MARIGOLD
Effective in heds or potted: showy, free-flowering, hardy
annuals. EXTRA DOUBLE ORANGE KING. Pkt., 10c; 0z.,
50c. FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz. 50c.
BALL’S GOLDEN. Glowing Yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
BALL’S, IMPROVED GOLDEN ORANGE. Long stemmed
extra double, excellent for forcing. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c.
LEMON QUEEN. Deep lemon-yellow flowers approaching
golden, showy for bedding and borders. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c.
ORANGE SHAGGY. Very distinct type having long narrow
. fringed petals, somewhat resembling rich deep orange Chrys-
anthemums, long stems, grows 18 in. high. Pkt., 10¢;
oz., 50c¢.
RADIO. Medium sized, clear orange, closely set petals,
attractively quilled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
CAMPANULA—CANTERBURY BELLS
An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily grown,
ary biennial. Single and Double Mixed, pkt., 10c; %4 oz.,
30c.
ANNUAL. Liberty Bell, violet-blue; Angelus Bell, deep pink.
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c.
CANDYTUFT
This hardy annual is universally known and its clusters
of small flowers are very beautiful and useful for cutting
and borders.
FINEST HYBRID MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 40c.
CARNATION (Margaret)
Easily grown as an Annual producing large double blooms
4 or 5 months after sowing seed. Very fragrant. (See Per-
ennials.)
CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB
PLUMOSA. Feathered varieties mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c.
DWARF EMPRESS COCKSCOMB. Dark-leaved, bright crim-
son. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
COCKSCOMB. Tall mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
SE (Chinese Woolflower.) Crimson—pkt., 10c; %
oz., $1.00.
CENTAUREA
CENTAUREA CYANUS OR BACHELOR’S BUTTON OR
CORN FLOWER. Charming old-fashioned flowers. Free
flowering habit, reseeding itself year after year. Useful as
a cut flower, as well as a garden decoration. Double mixed.
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c.
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA OR DUSTY MILLER. One
foot, foliage finely cut of silvery gray color, used for bed-
ding. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 60c.
CENTAUREA MOSCHATA OR SWEET SULTAN. Beauti-
ful, sweet scented, artistic shaped flowers borne on long
stems, when cut will last for several days. Mixed. Pkt.,
10c; 0z., 60.
CORNFLOWER, JUBILEE GEM—Dwarf plants freely bloom-
Pkt., 10c¢; 0z., 50c.
ing, vivid blue.
Calendula
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Annual Flower Seeds
Didiscus
Arctotis Dianthus
CHRYSANTHEMUM DIMORPHOTHECA
The annual Chrysanthemums are free-blooming, easily *AURANTIACA (African Daisy). Very showy flowers for
grown plants, having large flowers in a variety of brilliant
colors, fine for cutting.
Mixed. Finest double hybrids.
Single. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 25c.
CLARKIA
Very pretty, profuse flowering annuals, much used for
edging. They grow from nine to eighteen inches high. Use-
ful for hanging baskets. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; o0z., 70c.
CALLIOPSIS
Very handsome and showy plants with numerous flowers
excellent for bouquets. Thrive well in any soil. Pkt., 10c;
1% oz., 30c.
Pt lL0cs 4) 02, 20c-
COSMOS
One of the most satisfactory hardy annuals, flowering in
late summer. Fine for cutting and easily grown. Can be
sown anywhere and transplanted. Grows 4 to 6 feet high.
EARLY KLONDIKE ORANGE FLARE. Bright vivid orange,
very free flowering. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c.
SENSATION. (White and Shades of Pink Mixed.) Extremely
early free blooming, flowers 4 to 5 inches, plants 4 ft. with
rather heavy foliage. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
DOUBLE EARLY FLOWERING MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.00.
DATURA
Large branching plants producing very large handsome,
double or single, trumpet-shaped blossoms of exquisite fra-
grance. Excellent for late summer and autumn flowering.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
DIANTHUS OR PINKS
These very beautiful and popular biennials flower freely
the first year from seed, and in most locations they are quite
hardy and produce larger flowers the second year.
*HEDDEWEGI. Hybrids, very large double flowers. Pkt.,
10c; 14 0z., 25c.
SWEET WIVELSFIELD. Hybrid Type. Flowers large,
somewhat similar to Sweet William. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 40c.
LACINIATUS SPLENDENS. Large single brilliant crimson,
white-eyed flowers borne profusely on neat dwarf compact
plants. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
DIDISCUS—Blue Lace Flower
COERULEUS. Lavender, blue, lace-like flower; heads bloom-
ing profusely from June to September; 1% feet tall. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 75c.
bed or border, bushy
blooms on long stems.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c.
orange-gold daisy-like
Hybrid Mixed.
plants with
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c.
EUPHORBIA
HETERPHYLLA (Mexican Fire Plant). Grown by many as
“Summer Poinsettia” as it produces a crown of brilliant red
meeye ss Rapid grower; 30 to 36 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; % os.,
50c. ;
VARIEGATA (Snow on the Mountain).
GILIA
Exceedingly graceful and attractive, with tiny, single star-
like flowers, borne profusely on plants 12 to 15 inches tall;
especially valuable for bees. Charming in flower border;
a good cut flower. Tall mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c.
GLOBE AMARANTH-GOMPHRENA
Similar in type to Bachelor’s Button but having flowers of
perfect globe shape. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c.
Clarkia
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens
Annual Flower Seeds - —
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 45
GODETIA (Satin Flower)
DOUBLE-DWARF MIXED. Azalea flowered. Plants grow
1 foot high, and bloom in great profusion for nearly six
weeks. Excellent for cutting and easily grown. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 40c.
GYSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath)
*Single—(A). Graceful plants with light fairy-like growth.
A quick growing annual with myriads of small open bell-
shaped flowers. These fine mist-like flowers are excellent
for their delicate effect in bouquets. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
HELIANTHUS
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED. Double yellow, 7
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
HELICHRYSUM-EVERLASTING FLOWER
Monstrosum. Double mixed, first quality, mixed. Pkt., 10c;
4 oz., 30c.
KOCHIA—SUMMER CYPRESS
Quick growing hedge plant about two and one-half feet
high. Very symmetrical and attractive, the bushes taking
on a distinctive red tinge late in the summer; for this
reason often called Mexican Fire Bush. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c.
LANTANA (Half Hardy)
One of the most desirable greenhouse or bedding plants,
constantly in bloom, somewhat resembling Verbenas. Dwarf
Hybrid Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 50c.
LARKSPUR
One of the best known of garden flowers and if planted in
April will produce flowering plants by the first of July and
continue to bloom until frost.
DWARF EMPEROR FINEST MIXED. A dwarf compact type,
ideal for border work. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c.
GIANT IMPERIAL DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 70c.
Separate colors. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 90c.
For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium.
ROSAMOND. Tall double stock flowered, early, free flower-
ing, pure deep pink; another All-American Gold Medal Win-
ner. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 70c.
LAVATERA—ANNUAL MALLOW
TRIMESTRIS MIXED. A free flowering variety, grows 2 feet
tall bearing from July until fall a profusion of cup-shaped
flowers of various shades. Pkt., 10c.
feet.
Larkspur
Gilia
LOBELIA
CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA. Dark blue flowers, dark
foliage, 4 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 90c.
LUPINUS
Free-flowering, easily grown annuals with
spikes of richly colored pea-shaped flowers.
shade, acid soil and cool weather.
DWARF ANNUAL MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c.
HARTWEGII GIANT KING MIXED. Enormous 3 foot spikes;
6 to 8 per plant; oxford blue or white. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.
KING BLUE, KING WHITE. New improved strain 3 to 4 ft.
producing 4 to 6 flower spikes to a plant. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz.,
30c.
MARIGOLD
French Marigolds are smaller than the African but are
marked and spotted with varied shades of red and orange.
The African is very large, double and in solid colors.
AFRICAN. Tall, double, extra mixed, first quality. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 50c. Dwarf Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c.
FRENCH. Dwarf double mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 20c.
GUINEA GOLD. Orange flushed with gold, height 2 to 2%
feet; flowers semi-double. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
CROWN OF GOLD. Collarette type, chrysanthemum formed,
fragrant, double. 24-inch blooms; plants 2 ft. tall. Pkt.,
10c; 4 oz., 30c.
SUNSET GIANTS. Largest known Marigolds, measuring 5
inches or more, plants 3 to 4 ft. tall, profuse bearer of
fragrant flowers, coming about sixty percent double. .Pkt.,
10c; 4 oz., 50c.
MARVEL OF PERU—FOUR O’CLOCK
Large showy fragrant flowers, blooming the entire season.
Succeed well in any ordinary garden soil in a sunny location.
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
MESEMBRY ANTHEMUM
*CRYSTALLINUM OR ICE PLANT. Dwarf trailing annual
plants. Flowers white, prized for its distinctive icy foliage.
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 30c.
MIGNONETTE
Well known fragrant bedding or potting plant. Sowings
made in April and again in July will result in a succession
of bloom from early summer until frost.
MACHET GIANT MIXED. Large spikes, very fragrant.
10c; % oz., 30c.
long graceful
Prefers a little
Pkt.,
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens
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Annual Flower Seeds
Lobelia
NASTURTIUM
GOLDEN GLEAM. New double sweet scented dwarf variety
sure to become very popular. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
DWARF MIXED. Very brilliant in all shades of yellow, red
and purple. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c.
DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS. Large well-formed, sweet-
scented double flowers in an extremely wide range of colors.
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c. SCARLET GLEAM. Extremely large and
lovely. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
DWARF DOUBLE GOLDEN GLOBE. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c.
TALL—CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c.
NICOTIANA
AFFINIS. Gives a continuous display of flowers through
the summer and autumn; plant 2 to 3 feet high. The blooms
sweet scented and measure 3 inches in diameter. Mixed.
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 20c.
NIGELLA OR LOVE-IN-A-MIST
Free-flowering plant, 1 foot high, producing curious flow-
ers surrounded by the finely cut foliage. Easily grown; use-
ful for cutting.
DOUBLE BLUE. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 20c.
ORNAMENTAL GRASS
COIX LACRYMA. (Job’s Tears.) Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c.
PANSIES
These very popular and beautiful flowers may be sown in
April or May for summer flowering or in August for early
spring blooming. They thrive best in an open exposure,
with protection during the winter.
BUGNOT’S GIANT. Flowers of enormous size, nearly cir-
cular in form and in a great variety of the most rare and
handsome colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50.
MAMMOTH EXHIBITION MIXTURE. True round and
solid pansy form of giant size, each color an attraction.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., $2.00.
MANN’S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANTS. (Frilled.) Finest
for commercial or private use. Blooms enormous, most
striking in brilliancy and beauty of color. Pkt., 10c; % oz.
$1.50.
Lupinus
Nigella
PETUNIAS
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Giants of California mixed.
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $5.00.
HOWARD’S' STAR.
Y% oz., 50c.
HYBRID FIMBRIATA. Giant flowering, choice mixed, extra
selected. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $6.00.
ALL DOUBLE. Dwarf Giant fringed Victorious
Packets, about 100 seeds, 40c; 1000 seeds, $2.00.
DWARF BEDDING VARIETIES
Deep violet ROSY MORN. Pink white
throat.
SNOW QUEEN. Large white.
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 90c.
1938 All-American First Award.
Purple white striped. Pkt:., 10c;
Mixed.
ALDERMAN.
blue.
ROSE OF HEAVEN. Deep
brilliant rose.
Separate colors or mixture.
SALMON SUPREME.
10c; 1/32 oz., $1.00.
HOLLYWOOD STAR. A. A. Winner. New lovely rich deep
pink with amber throat; five pointed star shaped flowers are
so profuse they hide the foliage. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., $2.50.
*PINK GEM. Gold medal winner ’34 “All American Selec-
tion,” grows 5 inches high, globe shaped, entirely covered
with deep pink blooms. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 75c.
FLAMING VELVET—Rich, brilliant, velvety crimson, hybrida
type. A Gold Medal Winner. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.50.
MARTHA WASHINGTON—Bright pink with darker center,
ruffled; plants compact and covered with blooms. Pkt., 10c;
1/16 oz., $3.00.
Pkt.,
BALCONY PETUNIAS
HYBRIDA PENDULA. For porch and window boxes, also
excellent for bedding in solid masses of one or more colors.
Large blooms produced in abundance. Mixed. Pkt., 10c;
1/16 0z., 35c.
PHLOX
Phlox makes a magnificient show in beds and masses
where their brilliant and varied colors produce a gorgeous
effect. Very easily raised and afford a bright display of
flowers, all through the summer.
*DRUMMONDII. Choice mixture, first quality.
1% oz., 45c.
DRUMMONDI GIGANTEA. Salmon glory—A. A. Selection—
gigantic florets, pure salmon pink with cream-white eye,
plants ten inches tall. Pkt., 10c; 1%4 oz., $1.50.
*STAR PHLOX. (Cuspidata.) With star-shaped fi
dwarf growth. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. : _—
Pkt., 10c;
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Stocks
POPPIES
AMERICAN LEGION. Shirley type; large brilliant orange-
scarlet with yellow anthers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
TULIP POPPY. One of the most brilliant annuals, the
flowers are 3 inches in diameter and of a brilliant scarlet
color, greatly resembling tulips. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
THE SHIRLEY. Special strain mixed; fine for bedding or
cutting; single annual. Pkt., 10c; oz. 25c.
CARNATION FLOWERED. Splendid double fringed flower
annual; mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
PEONY FLOWERED. Dwarf annual, very useful for bed-
ding. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy.) Spreading plants
1 foot high, suitable for beds and borders, blooming from
June until frost. Hybrid mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 65c.
PORTULACA—Mexican Rose
Very showy annual, easily grown, and very effective when
massed in beds or edgings. A profusion of brilliantly col-
ored flowers are produced throtghout the summer. They
thrive best in rather rich soil in a sunny situation.
*LARGE-FLOWERING EXTRA DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c;
1% oz., 80c.
*LARGE FLOWERING SINGLE MIXED. All colors.
10c; % oz., 30c.
RICINUS—CASTOR OIL BEAN
Ornamental plants of strong, stately growth, the foliage
having the appearance of a tropical plant, very effective
when planted in masses or as centers of Canna or Dahlia beds.
ZANZIBAR. Extra mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
SALPIGLOSSIS
Petunia-like flower borne on bushy stem, about 24 inches
tall, various shades, which flower profusely during the sum-
mer. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 44 0z., 70c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS OR SCARLET SAGE
Very popular bedding eu extensively used for lawn and
conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of brilliant flow-
ers from July to frost.
BONFIRE. Very dense flowering 2% foot plants, excellent
for beds or massing for color effect. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c.
FIREBRAND. The most brilliant of all types. If sown in
February produces flowers from June until frost. Its dwarf
compact growth makes it especially suitable for edging
lawns or borders. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50.
SANVITALIA
*PROCUMBENS. Useful border and edging plant of spread-
ing nature, 8 inches tall, continuously producing an abun-
dance of deep golden yellow double blooms resembling small
zinnias. Pkt. 10c; % oz., T5e.
Pkt.,
Schizanthus
Salpiglossis
SCABIOSA OR MOURNING BRIDE
Fine free-flowering plants for mixed borders and highly
esteemed for cut flowers. The blooms are borne on long,
erect stems in globular heads in colors ranging from white
re dark miaroor: Height 2 to 2% feet. Double mixed. PKt.,
C3 Oz. Toc.
SNAPDRAGON. See Antirrhinum, page 43.
SCHIZANTHUS
*MONARCH HYBRID MIXED. A plant noted for its wonder-
ful variety of coloring and peculiarly shaped flowers, fine for
cutting, graceful fern-like foliage, height about 18 inches.
Pkt., 10c; % 0oz., 90c.
SENSITIVE PLANT—MIMOSA
Curious and interesting annuals, with pinkish-white flow-
ers; the leaves close and droop when touched or shaken.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c.
STEVIA
SERRATA. Grown out-doors or as a home plant for its
dainty, fragrant, tiny white, star shaped flowers produced
profusely. Excellent cut flower for combining with other
varieties. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c.
STOCKS-10-WEEKS
DOUBLE EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL. (Bismarck 26-inch.)
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
DRESDEN PERPETUAL. These fine stocks will live out-
doors for several years if protected with a fairly thick layer
of straw, which must be lifted early in the spring. 20-inch.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c.
DWARF DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERED MIXED.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c.
*VIRGINIA. Very early bedding variety. Six inch plants
bearing a profusion of small flowers continuously during cool
weather. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
12-inch.
SUMMER POINSETTIA
See Amaranthus Molten Fire also Euphorbia, Heterophylla.
TITHONIA
SPECIOSA GRANDIFLORA FIREBALL. Brilliant orange-
scarlet flowers 3 to 4 inches across, dark green foliage, blooms
in fall, 6 feet tall depending on soil and climate. Pkt., 10c;
1% oz., $1.00.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Annual Flower Seeds
SWEET PEAS
CALIFORNIA GROWN SUCCESSFUL EVERYWHERE
One Ounce for 50 feet of row.
THE SPENCERS are of exceptionally large size, the petals
waved and frilled and the general effect remarkably graceful
and effective. The plants are of vigorous growth and remain
in bloom for a longer time than the Grandiflora sorts.
CULTURE.—Grow named varieties of the colors you like
best; know them by name in your garden and you will de-
rive much more pleasure from them.
make a trench three to mellow
soil, so arranged that no water can stand in it and plant the
seed in the bottom, first inch
When the plants are two inches high, cultivate: and as they
grow, gradually fill in the trench. When the plants are
about five inches high they should be supported by poultry
netting, strings or brush.
Early in the spring
four inches deep in rich,
covering at only one deep.
Water should be applied thor-
oughly once or twice a week early in the morning or in the
evening. The blooms should be picked before they form pods
or the plants will soon stop flowering.
been selected from varieties, as being
of the highest quality in their respective classes.
The following have
hundreds of those
SPENCER VARIETIES
AMBITION. Rosy lavender.
CAPTAIN BLOOD. Brilliant blood scarlet, veneered copper.
COMMANDER GODSALL.
DEBUTANTE.
GIGANTIC. White, black seeded, best white.
GLENEAGLES.
GOOD CHEER. Orange ecerise.
MAGNET... Bright cream pink.
PINKIE. Large rose pink.
PRINCE OF ORANGE.
THE SULTAN.
WHAT JOY. Deep, rich cream.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75.
Large, navy blue.
Salmon shaded coral.
Very large, silver blue.
Best deep orange.
Black velvety maroon,
EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS
Florists’ varieties for early
successfully outdoors, coming
than original Spencers.
BLUE BONNET.
HARMONY. Clear lavender.
SNOW QUEEN. Pure white, opens and retains pure white
color.
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.75:
VALENCIA.
VULCAN. Vivid scarlet, sunproof.
ZVOLANEK’S ROSE. Bright rose pink.
PRICES—Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.30: Ib., $4.00.
forcing—can also
into
be grown
bloom a month earlier
Best clear blue.
Ib., $5.50.
Bright orange, sunproof, long stems.
SWEET PEA MIXTURES
Our Sweet Pea Mixtures are combined of carefully con-
sidered proportions of varieties which have proven them-
selyes to be the yery choicest of their respective types and
colors. These mixtures cannot be equaled in their beauty
and flowering qualities.
MANNS’ SUPERB SPENCER MIXTURE.
20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50.
Pkt.,
10c; 0z.,
VENIDIUM
Very showy plant 2 to 3
ing 3 inch diameter brilliant orange flowers with dark cen-
2
FASTUOSUM. feet tall, produc-
ters. The soft, gray, woolly foliage is very attractive. Pkt.,
10c; 1% 0z., 75c.
VERBENA
One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for bor-
ders, with its heads of brilliantly colored flowers, producing
one mass of bloom throughout the summer. Seeds may be
planted as soon as the ground can be worked or earlier in-
doors and transplanted to the beds in April or May. They
succeed in almost any good garden soil.
HYBRID MAMMOTH MIXED. Extra large flowered, brilliant
colors and vigorous. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c.
*HYBRID COMPACTA MIXED. Very compact and erect in
its habit of growth; excellent border variety. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 90c.
VINCA (Periwinkle)
Very attractive bushy plants with luxuriant glossy green
foliage, producing in abundance handsome flowers that bloom
freely all summer. Excellent for borders, summer bedding
and window boxes, one foot tall. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 50c.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens
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XERANTHEMUM
CHOICE DOUBLE MIXED. Silky flowers which are highly
prized for dried bouquets. Plants grow about 2 feet tall and
bloom from early summer until frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
ZINNIAS—DOUBLE
We have given particular attention to these annuals, devel-
oping them into perfection unsurpassed.
GIANT FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 40c.
DAHLIA FLOWERED IN SEPARATE COLORS
CRIMSON MONARCH. Deep crimson.
DREAM. Deep lavender purple.
GOLDEN DAWN. Golden yellow.
ILLUMINATION. Deep soft pink.
POLAR BEAR. Pure White.
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c.
WILL ROGERS. New memorial zinnia. Glowing intense
scarlet blooms of immense size. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c.
FANTASY. Large, well-rounded, informal graceful Chrys-
anthemum shaped blooms on long stems in the usual range
of zinnia colors. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
DOUBLE LILLIPUT
Dainty profuse blooming type, 12 to 15 inches tall; flowers
1 inch in diameter, very popular. Orange, Salmon Rose,
Lilac, Pink, Scarlet, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 40c.
Dahlia Flowered Zinnia
VINES
BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum.) Very graceful, rapid
grower, producing inconspicuous flowers, foliage light green.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
BALSAM APPLE. (Balsamina.) Fine for trellises or low
fences. Rapid growing vines with lobed light green leaves
and beautiful fruits of a rich golden yellow color, which
when ripe, open up, disclosing the seeds enclosed in a ecar-
mine covering. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
CARDINAL CLIMBER. (Ipomae Quamoclit Hybrida.) An
easily grown climber developing to perfection in sandy loam
soil. The brilliant scarlet flowers are borne profusely. The
leaves resemble those of a fine Japanese Mahle. Pkt., 10c;
\% oz., 60c.
CANARY BIRD FLOWER. (Nasturtium peregrinum.) A
most beautiful climber of rapid growth with handsome
fringed, rich yellow flowers and fine delicate foliage. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 15c.
COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage
and large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c.
WILD CUCUMBER VINE. (Echinocystislobata.) A quick-
growing and attractive climber, will grow 20 feet in six
weeks, the large foliage affording plenty of shade. Covered
during the summer and fall with sprays of small white flow-
ers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
CYPRESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit.) Beautiful and
very popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass
of small star-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; %4
oz., 15c.
GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great
variety of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly
marked. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c.
Gourds
KUDZU VINE. (Pueraria thumbergiana.) Perennial. One
of the most rapid growing of all climbers, providing a dense
sereen of large rich green leaves. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c.
HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos.) Of extra rapid growth,
introduced from Japan and very much superior to the old-
fashioned flowering bean. Darkness, purple flower; daylight,
white flowers; or mixed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c.
JAPANESE HOP VINE. (Humulus Japonicus.) Where an
attractive climber is desired that will stand rough usage
there is nothing better. Variegated leaves. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 20c.
MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana.) Very pretty,
rapid growing vine, with handsome trumpet-shaped flowers.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c.
MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus.) This splendid and
very popular climber needs no introduction. Our Giant
Japanese Imperial Mixture is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c. oz., 40c.
Scarlet O’Hara. All American Winner of gold medal award,
rich dark wine red or deep rosy crimson, 3% inch diameter.
Pkt., 10c; o0z., $1.00.
Heavenly Blue. Sky blue, shading golden yellow in throat,
extremely large. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 30c.
Large White. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c.
PASSION FLOWER. (Passiflora.) A most interesting and
well known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers.
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c.
SMILAX. (Medeola.) This popular Boston Smilax is a
most desirable window vine, on account of its charming,
glossy green, graceful foliage. Perennial, splendid for green-
house or conservatory. Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 35c.
THUNBERGIA. (Black-eyed Susan.) Free-flowering and
of rapid growth. May be trained on a slender trellis or
allowed to run freely over the ground to cover bare spaces.
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 35c.
SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, producing
clusters of showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, fol-
lowed by edible beans of very fine quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c.
CINNAMON VINE. Hardy climber, small white flowers.
Strong tubers, 15c each.
MADEIRA VINE. Rapid growing climber.
each. $1.50 per doz.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. (White.) One of the most
beautifully hardy climbers; of strong rapid growth, pro-
ducing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. Roots,
50c each.
JACKMANIL A perennial climber with very delightful
purple flowers. Roots, 75c each.
Tubers, 15c
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Annual Flower Seeds
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS
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Perennials are used extensively in old fash-
ioned gardens, hardy borders and rock gardens.
They are easily grown and when once estab-
lished become increasingly beautiful year after
year. Care should be taken in selecting varieties
according to their color, height and season of
bloom. |
The seeds may be sown indoors or in hot beds
early in the spring and transplanted to their
permanent locations when three or four inches
tall. Very satisfactory results can also be ob-
tained by sowing the seeds early in August and
shading from excessive heat by using lath or
burlap screens. It is well to give young plants
winter protection the first year.
The following list includes those varieties
which are most popular because of their beauty,
usefulness and adaptability to local climatic
conditions.
ACHILLEA—Ptarmica
THE PEARL. Small double white flower in great profusion.
2 feet tall. Blooms freely during July and August. An
excellent perennial for cutting, and very fine for the fore-
ground of shrubs and for borders. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 60c.
ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower)
NAPELLUS. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with
large dark blue flowers in September and October. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 50c.
ALYSSUM
*SAXATILE—Compactum. An excellent border plant 6 to 9
inches tall covered with bright sulphur-yellow flowers during
early spring. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c; oz., $1.00.
ANCHUSA ITALICA (Alkanet)
DROPMORE. One of the finest blue flowered plants grow-
ing 4 feet tall. Magnificent spikes from June until frost.
An excellent plant for the background to hide walls or
fences. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.
ANEMONE
*CORONARIA ST. BRIGID. Blooms early in the spring,
grows about 10 inches tall, and has a variety of colors.
Searlet, Violet or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 60c.
AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE
As a cut flower the long spurred Aquilegias are the dainti-
est of our outdoor grown flowers. Very hardy, blooming
profusely early in the season and remaining in bloom for
a considerable period. LONG SPURRED GIANT HYBRIDS.
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., $1.00.
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT HYBRIDS. The world’s finest strain,
consisting of the most wonderful colors, with very long
spurred flowers. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 90c.
*COERULEA—The Rocky Mountain Columbine.
white flowers, 18 inches tall, blooms during June.
% oz., 75c.
ARABIS—Rock Cress
*ALPINA. An excellent early blooming dwarf perennial,
covered with a mass of white flowers. It makes a fine borde~
to taller perennials. Blooms during April. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz.,
60c.
ARMERIA—Sea Pink
*FORMOSUM HYBRIDS. Dwarf growing plants with grassy
leaves and clover-like flower heads from May until July in
various shades of pinks. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
ASTERS
MICHAELMAS DAISY. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 7c.
AUBRIETIA
*LARGE FLOWERING HYBRIDS. Excellent dwarf spread-
ing plants with rose, blue and lilac, blooms early in spring.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
Blue and
Pkt., 10c;
Perennial Flower Seeds
Anemone
BELLIS—English Daisy (Double)
Favorite perennials producing their handsome double flow-
era, in the spring. Rich soil and a cool situation suit them
est.
GIANT RED. Extra large double red flowers. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., $1.00.
GIANT ROSE. Extra large double rose flowers from April
on. Prefers a cool, shady place. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00.
GIANT WHITE. Beautiful white double flowers produced on
compact and sturdy plants. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00.
DOUBLE MIXED. This mixture includes a well-balanced
proportion of all colors. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 60c.
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BOSTON IVY
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Popular wall ivy with three lobed
leaves which turn to a bright red color late in the fall.
Pkt., 10c; 4 02., 20c.
CACTUS
Good Mixture. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 60c.
CALLIRHOE—Poppy Mallow
*INVOLUCRATA—Rosy crimson flowers borne profusely
from July until October. Of trailing habit, does well even in
poor and sandy soil. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
CAMPANULA—CANTERBURY BELLS
CALYCANTHEMA. Tall, erect growing plants, completely
covered with large cup and saucer-shaped flowers during
May and June. A hardy Biennial. Blue, Rose, White and
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
CAMPANULA (Single)
*CARPATICA. Hare Bells. Flowers clear blue and white,
held erect on wiry stems 8 inches high, begins blooming in
July until October. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
PYRAMIDALIS. Chimney Bells. Produces spikes 4 to 6
feet, covered with star-shaped flowers during entire summer.
Blue and White. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c.
PERSICIFOLIA. Peach Bells. Elegant blue and white flowers,
height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 75c.
CANDYTUFT
*IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. Large heads of white flowers.
GIBRALTARICA. Much like the above, color of lilac rose.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c.
CARNATIONS
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 pots and kept in a eool room.
EARLY DWARF VIENNA. Mixed Dwarf, compact plants
about a foot tall, displaying an excellent range of bright
colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00.
MARGUERITE,. Half Dwarf, choice double mixed. Pkt., 10c;
14 oz., $1.00.
PERPETUAL (Famous Chaubaud Type).
Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00.
CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS
Hardy Garden Varieties
NEW DOUBLE KOREAN HYBRIDS
CALIPH. Oxblood red with velvety sheen. .35c each.
SYMPHONY. Mauve rose, overcast soft coppery rose. 35c each.
THE MOOR. Port wine red, wonderful with King Midas.
25¢ each.
KING MIDAS. Grandest of all yellows. 25c each.
EMBER. Coral-orange and bronze shades. 25c each.
SEQUOIA. Amber-beige; good size and fully double. 25c each.
NEW SINGLE KOREAN HYBRIDS
APOLLO. Bronze-red and gold. 20c each.
DAPHNE. Daphne pink and lilac rose. 20c each.
HEBE. Silvery pink. Fragrant. Best of true pinks. 20c each.
LOUISE SCHLING. Glowing salmon red. 20c each.
MARS. Deep red, overlaid silvery sheen. 20c¢ each.
VULCAN. Carmine red, shading to garnet crimson. Fragrant.
20c each.
OTHER OUTSTANDING VARIETIES
OF GARDEN MUMS
CRIMSON SPLENDOR. Rich crimson-maroon, golden center.
20c each.
EARLY BRONZE. Extremely early.
20c each.
JUDITH ANDERSON. Golden-yellow button. Superb for cut
flowers and for edging. 16 inches tall. 30c each.
AMELIA. Improved “Pink Cushion”. 20c each.
Bronze form of above; new and wonderful color.
White form of above; (NEW). 50c each.
Yellow form of above; (NEW). 75c each.
Choicest mixture.
Lively bronze-yellow.
30c each.
Marguerite Carnations
CENTAUREA
MONTANA. Showy, thistle-like, blue flowers on sturdy
plants, growing 2 feet tall. Blooms freely from late April
until late June. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c.
CERASTIUM—Snow in Summer
TOMENTOSUM. A valuable creeping plant, with silvery
white foliage and snowy white star-shaped blooms covering
the plants during May and June. When in full bloom the
plants appear like a bed of snow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
COLEUS (Tender)
An attractive foliage plant for ornamental bedding. Fin-
est hybrid mixture. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25.
COREOPSIS—Golden Wave
GRANDIFLORA. (Mayfield Giants.) Produces a large num-
ber of double and semi-double broadly expanded golden
yellow flowers. The plants bloom freely during late spring
and summer. Grows about 2 feet tall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
CYCLAMEN (Tender)
Universally admired, tuberous rooted house plants with
beautiful foliage and richly colored flowers. Sow the seed
in light rich soil, barely covering, and keep at a temperature
of 50 to 60 degrees F. Water freely until well started.
Seeds sown in spring, by autumn will produce little bulbs,
which placed in pots will bloom the following spring.
AMSTERDAM GIANTS, Florists Prize Mixture. Pkt., 10c;
100 seeds, $2.00.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Perennial Flower Seeds
DAHLIA (Half Hardy)
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.
CACTUS HYBRIDS. Extra double mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
$2.50.
SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 35c.
DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial Larkspur)
One of the finest hardy perennials. Very effective in beds,
masses or borders. To prolong the season of bloom cut
the old flower stems off after they have faded and new shoots
will produce flower heads successively. Sow Delphinium seed
as soon as it is received to insure strong germination.
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. A selected English variety, pro-
ducing long spikes, completely covered with large blooms.
The colors range from sky-blue to a deep pansy violet. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 50c.
NUDICAULE. Deep scarlet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00.
WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. Light and deep blue
shades. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50.
DIANTHUS—Hardy Pinks
FLORISTS PERPETUAL. Large clusters, fragrant, very
useful for cut flowers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c.
*PLUMARIUS—Single Mixed. Large showy single tlowers in
wide range of colors during May and June. 1 foot tall. Pkt.,
10c; 14 0z., 25c.
*PLUMARIUS—Double Mixed. Of very compact growth,
double flowers in many colors, during May and June. 1 foot
tall. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 85c.
FEVERFEW (Matricaria)
Beautiful, small, white button-like double flower heads.
Plants of husky growth with very finely cut dark green foli-
age; desirable for bedding. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
FORGET-ME-NOT—Myosotis
*BIENNIAL ALPESTRIS. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 35c.
*PALUSTRIS. Perennial. This is the Marsh Forget-Me-Not
with its attractive heavy dark green foliage and bright blue
flowers. Plant in the shade. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 80c.
FOXGLOVE OR DIGITALIS
In stately appearance the Foxgloves occupy a prominent
place among our hardy plants. They succeed well in an
average garden soil. Early summer sowings do best.
MONSTROSA FINE MIXED. This mixture of the Giant Fox-
gloves is sure to please every gardener. It contains a wide
range of rich colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.
THE SHIRLEY. This is a really beautiful new strain of
Foxglove, bearing long, stately spikes closely set with large
open bells of many bright colors. Spotted, especially showy
and strong growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.
GAILLARDIA
BURGUNDY. Coppery Scarlet. Some flowers slightly tipped
yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 90c.
GRANDIFLORA, FINEST MIXED. Pkt. 10c; 14 0z., 25c.
PORTOLA HYBRIDS. A new strain of Gaillardia of strong
growth. The long stemmed, well-shaped flowers are golden
yellow, marked with rich scarlet. Most outstanding. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
THE DAZZLER. Bright golden yellow with crimson center,
rather large. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c.
GERBERA (Jamesoni Hybrids)
NEW AFRICAN TRANSVAL DAISY, producing wonderfully
beautiful daisy-like blooms of large size, in a wide range of
colors. Grown either as a greenhouse plant or propagated
in hot-beds and set out early in May. Very profitable cut
flower for florists. Pkt., 10 seeds, 10c; 100 seeds, 75c.
GEUM—Coccineum
*MRS. BRADSHAW. Graceful, double orange-scarlet flowers.
produced during the summer on plants 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c;
% oz., 50c.
*LADY STRATHEDEN. Fine, double, golden yellow flowers.
borne on graceful stems. Blooms during the summer; 2 feet.
Pkt., 10e; % oz., 60c.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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GYPSOPHILA—Baby’s Breath
SINGLE (PANICULATA). Tiny white flowers borne on slen-
der stems. The plants are simply covered with blooms dur-
ing June and July; 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
DOUBLE BABY’S BREATH. Small, double, white flowers,
carried on slender wiry stems. Makes a fine show during
June and July. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.50.
*REPENS. An excellent variety for rock-garden planting
because of its prostrate growth. The plants are covered with
small white flowers during June and July; 4 inches tall.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
HELIANTHEMUM (Rock-Rose)
*MUTABILE MIXED. Dwarf evergreen, blooms May and
June, dry sunny locations; 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75e.
HELENIUM (P)
HOOPESII. Yellow with orange disk in center. Blooms in
August and September. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
HELIOPSIS—Hardy Zinnia
LEMOINE STRAIN. The double golden yellow flowers re-
sembling a Dahlia are produced on stalks 3 to 4 feet tall
during the entire summer. Excellent for cutting. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 75c.
HELIOTROPE (Half Hardy)
GIANT LEMOINI, mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c.
HESPERIS MATRONALIS
(SWEET ROCKET)
Old fashioned garden plants growing 2 to 3 feet high.
Excellent for planting in a border or among shrubbery.
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c.
HEUCHERA—CORAL-BELLS
SANGUINEA. Deep red spikes, blooms from May until July.
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.00.
HIBISCUS—MALLOW MARVELS
GIANT GOLDEN BOWL. Hardy if protected. Pkt., 10c;
% 0o2., 35c.
GIANT MIXED. Canes growing 4 feet tall with large flower
spikes in Crimson, Pink and White, blooms from May until
July. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
HOLLY HOCKS
CHATERS DOUBLE CHOICE MIXTURE. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c.
CHATERS SINGLE MIXED. Large, very artistic blooms.
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 20c.
IBERIS—See Candytuft (Perennial)
INCARVILLEA
DELAVAYI. Bright rosy purple flowers, plants 15 to 18
inches tall. June and July. Succeeds well in sunny border.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., $2.50.
LATHYRUS—Perennial Sweet Peas
Hardy climber with branches 8 to 10 feet long, blooms
freely during the summer. Excellent for cutting.
FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 60c.
LINARIA—Kenilworth Ivy
*CYMBALARIA. Small lilac blue flowers, are born on a
charming neat trailing plant. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
LINUM—Perennial Flax
*PERENNE. Beautiful light blue flowers borne profusely
on plants 2 feet tall from July until August. The blooms
rest euly one day but they are produced continuously. Pkt.,
Cc; 0z., 40c.
LUNARIA—Honesty
Biennial plant having round, paper-like seed-pods which
are dried for winter bouquets. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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Physostegia
LUPINUS—Hardy Lupines
POLYPHYLLUS. Blue. A very popular sort, bearing clear
deep azure blue flowers from June until September. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 60c:
MOERHEIMI. A very showy spike graced with rose and
white flowers. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., Tic.
SUNSHINE. A beautiful variety bearing a profusion of
Bzlent yellow flower spikes, arboreus habit. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
75c.
RUSSEL. New hybrid. Pkt., 10c; 25 seeds 50c.
LYCHNIS
Elegant hardy perennials of easy culture, excellent for
massing in large beds or borders.
HAAGEANA HYBRIDA MIXED. Large blooms, 1%
free flowering. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.25.
LYTHRUM
SALICARIA. Fine long heads of rich purplish red flowers
from early July until late September, 2 to 3 feet tall. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., $1.25.
feet,
NEPETA
*MUSSINII. Pale mauve flowers, May-September.
Aromatic. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 59c.
OXALIS
TROPAEOLOIDES. Yellow. Pkt., 10c; % 02z.,75c.
PENTSTEMON
GIANT FLOWERED. Choice mixed. Beautiful bell-shaped
flowers on 18-inch spikes. Pkt., 10c; 44 0z., $1.00.
PHLOX
DECUSSATA—New Hybrids. 2 to 3 feet high; flowers in all
bright colors; sow seeds late in fall and they will germinate
in the spring. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 90c.
PLATYCODON—Chinese Bellflower
GRANDIFLORA. Large showy, deep blue flowers on 20-inch
spikes, are produced all summer. A splendid plant for the
hardy border. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
PHYSALIS—Chinese Lantern Plant
FRANCHETTI. Dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing
freely, bright, orange-scarlet, lantern-like fruits. Pkt., 10c;
1% oz., 60c.
PHYSOSTEGIA—False Dragon Head
A very pretty hardy perennial; dense bushes, bearing
freely delicate tubular flowers; 3 to 4 feet; July-August.
VIRGINICA. Pink. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 90c.
1 foot.
Platycodon
Saponaria
POPPIES
ORIENTAL SCARLET. The blooms are an intense shade of
scarlet red having a conspicuous black blotch on each petal,
borne on 2% foot stems, during June and July. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 50c.
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. An exquisite variety with
mammoth flowers of bright salmon rose, very free bloomer.
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 90c.
CHOICEST MIXED. It includes many bright shades as is
found in Oriental Poppies. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 60c.
POPPY NUDICAULE—Iceland Poppies
Great numbers of flowers on slender stems 1 foot long
throughout the season.
*COONARA. Salmon shades. A particularly fine strain of a
lovely pink shade of latest introduction. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 65c.
*SUNBEAM MIXED. Embracing all the graceful, gaily, col-
ored flowers in white, yellow and orange found in Iceland
Poppies. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
PRIMULA—Primrose
*AURICULA. Many bright colors, including orange, copper,
brown, and other pastel shades. An axcallent hardy Prim-
rose for the border; 6 inches tall. Blooms during spring.
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.00.
*VULGARIS (English Primrose). Large rich yellow flowers
during the spring; 6 to 8 inches tall. A favorite variety.
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 75c.
OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 80c.
CHINESE PRIMROSE. (Primula chinensis fimbriata.) Popu-
lar winter blooming pot plant. Special florist strain, giant
double mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1/32 oz., $1.50.
MALACOIDES. Fine house plant, lilac.
$1.25.
Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
PYRETHRUM—Painted Daisy
SINGLE MIXED. A showy perennial with daisy-like flowers,
blooming during May and June. The plants grow 2 feet tall
and come in shades of rose, pink, red and white. Pkt., 10¢;
% oz., 90c.
DOUBLE MIXED. This mixture contains many bright
showy colors, shading from white to deepest red. The
blooms are elegantly doubled. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $3.00.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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RUDBECKIA—Cone Flower
PURPUREA. (Echinacea.) A handsome variety, producing
large, dull rosy purple flowers with a black center. Blooms
from July until October; 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 40c.
SAPONARIA—Rock Soapwort
*OCYMOIDES. Splendid hardy reck plant, with rose pink
flowers during spring and summer; 6 to 9 inches tall. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 30c.
SCABIOSA
Charming perennials for border and cut flower culture.
CAUCASICA. (Lila.) The large lavender blue flowers are
borne profusely on fine long stems. The plants are about
2 feet tall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
SHASTA DAISY
Splendid hardy perennial plants, having large white flow-
ers with yellow center, born singly on long stiff, wiry stems;
excellent for cutting; profuse bloomers. Alaska. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 50c.
STATICE—Sea Lavender
Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rock-
ery, producing all summer panicles of small flowers, which
can be dried and used for winter bouquets; 2 feet.
LATIFOLIA. Large deep-blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c.
STOKESIA—Cornflower Aster
CYANEA. A lovely hardy plant producing an abundance of
handsome blue flowers blooming all summer, 2 feet high.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
SWEET WILLIAM—Biennial
DIANTHUS BARBATUS
Sow the seed very early and have vigorous young plants
coming into bloom the same season. They may be sown,
however, in August to bloom the following spring.
SINGLE MIXED. All shades of white, pink and red. Pkt.,
10c; 0z., 50c.
SINGLE SCARLET BEAUTY.
DOUBLE MIXED. Very fine; all colors.
Scarlet.
Stokesia
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.25.
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.
DOUBLE EXTRA DWARF MIXED. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50.
Wallflower
TRITOMA—Poker Plant
EARLY HYBRID.
feet tall.
Massive orange-scarlet flowers, spikes 8
Needs winter protection. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
TROLLIUS (Globe Flower)
Beautiful border and rockery plants, 18 inches, flowering
from May to July.
HYBRIDUS.
Orange globe. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $2.00.
VALERIANA (Coccinea)
Very showy red flowered border plant, 2 to 3 feet.
well in poor soil. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
Does
VERONICA—Speedwell
SPICATA MIXED. Bright blue, pink and white flowers dur-
ing June. Grows 1% feet tall. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c.
VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES
Well-known, free-flowering hardy perennials, easily grown
from seed. While flowers are not so large as the regular
type of Pansy, the blooms are produced in such an abun-
dance and the flowering season so much longer that they
are superior to pansies for some purposes. Seed sown in
April produces flowering plants by June and from then on
until frost they are a sheet of bloom.
LUTEA SPLENDENS (Yellow). 1% 0z., $1.00.
HYBRIDA. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 75c.
VIOLET-ODORATA
This beautiful, sweet-scented hardy perennial can be easily
grown from seed, thriving best in a partially shaded, moist
situation. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 75c.
WALLFLOWER
GIANT GOLIATH. The earliest and best single variety;
large flowered, extra dark blood red. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c.
SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c., 4 0z., 50c.
BRANCHING TALL. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $1.50.
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens.
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GIANT FLOWERED CANNAS
CITY OF PORTLAND. 3% ft. pink. Flowers of largest size.
A glowing shade of pink. Foliage green. 75c per dozen.
EUREKA. 4 ft. green foliage. The best white canna for all
purposes. The large substantial flowers are very freely
produced on strong vigorous plants. 75c per dozen.
INDIANA. 6 ft. Very large flowers of a rich, golden orange
color. 60c per dozen.
KING HUMBERT. 4 it.
Leaves are purple-brown over
bronze. Crowned with immense heads of velvety orange-
searlet. 50c per dozen.
MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD. 4 ft. The grandest salmon-
60c per dozen.
The most wonderful green leaved, red
50c per dozen.
4 ft. Green
50c per dozen.
pink in existence.
PRESIDENT. 4 ft.
flowered canna in cultivation.
YELLOW KING HUMBERT.
yellow flowers blotched red.
IRIS GERMANICA
ALCAZAR. Reddish bronze and purple.
AMBASSADOR. Reddish violet.
leaves, golden-
GEORGE YELD. Combination of colors, standards bright
apricot shaded rose, falls brilliant rose crimson.
GOLD IMPERIAL. Chrome yellow throughout.
HER MAJESTY. Bright mauve.
KING OF IRIS. Standards clear lemon color, falls deep
satiny-brown with broad border of golden yellow.
MOTHER OF PEARL. Pale bluish lavender.
PRINCESS BEATRICE. Silvery lavender.
SKY BLUE. Blue.
WHITE QUEEN. White.
10c each; $1.00 doz.
JAPANESE IRIS
Perfectly hardy and excellent for naturalizing, coming into
flower about the middle of June. They continue for five or
six weeks at which time they are particularly welcome.
Mixed—10c each; $1.00 doz.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS
An ornamental midsummer flowering plant, producing
from 20 to 100 large bell shaped flowers of a creamy white
color on spikes two to three feet long. 10c each; $1.00 doz.
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL (Ismene Calathina)
Summer-flowering bulb with large, amaryllis-like, pure
white, fragrant blossoms. 242 in. size. 35c each.
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LILIES
Each Doz.
Auratum. Petals white spotted red with golden
rib down center $ .30 $3.00
Speciosum rubrum. White spotted with red 30 =©63..00
Henryi. Orange yellow Speciosum oo 2.590
Tenuifolium. Bright rich scarlet .20 2.00
Tigrinum splendens (Single). Red spotted purple
black : 2 20 © 2.00
Regale. _White, shading to yellow in the center
with pink tinge on outer edge 20 2.00
PEONIES Rach
Baroness Schroeder. Immense white, fragrant $
Couronne d’Or. White with yellow stamens
Duchesse de Nemours. Sulphur white, early
Edulis Superba. Clear mauve pink, very early
Felix Crousse. Ruby red, blooms profusely
Festiva Maxima. White, carmine spot on center petal
Mons. Jules Elie. Glossy lilac pink, shading to a deeper
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Sarah Bernhardt. Midseason. Appleblossom pink with
each petal silver tipped 50
AMARYLLIS
Giant American Hybrids
The most desirable type of Amaryllis, especially beautiful
and easily managed in the amateur’s window or conserva-
tory, produces from four to six gigantic blooms of perfect
form. Mixed colors, 2%-3 inches. 25c¢ each: $2.75 per dozen.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS
Especially adapted to window or
Largest size 2 inches and up in
yellow. Single or double.
conservatory culture.
diameter. Scarlet, pink,
10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
BLEEDING HEARTS
A beautiful hardy garden plant of graceful habit, 2 to 3
feet high. The foliage is of a highly ornamental fernlike
appearance, over which hang the drooping spikes of pink,
heart-shaped flowers. Blooms in May and June. Can be
lifted and potted for winter and spring bloom indoors.
35¢ each.
EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE
One of the most fragrant and most popular of the summer
flowering bulbs. May be started early in hotbeds or pots,
or planted in open ground after the first of May. Extra large
size bulbs. 35c¢ per dozen; $2.50 per 100.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM OR ELEPHANT’S EAR
Large bulbs, 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 15c each; $1.50 per
dozen; medium sized bulbs 5c each; 50c per dozen. Add
postage. Special prices on quantities.
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Gladioli in Mass Planting
MAID OF ORLEANS. Beautiful milky white with cream
throat. Tall straight plant with up to 8 large well placed
blooms open. (80 days.)
MARGARET FULTON. Clear rich soft rose pink of a
beautiful distinct shade. 6 to 8 perfectly placed medium
sized blooms open. One of the finest cut flower varieties.
(70 days.)
MARMORA.
(85 days.)
MINUET. A beautiful clear light lavender.
finest gladiolus in this color. (80 days.)
MOORISH KING. Finest mahogany red. (80 days.)
MOROCCO. Glistening deep black red with a fiery sheen.
(85 days.)
MOTHER MACHREE. Lavender, edged salmon-pink. (90 days.)
MR. W. H. PHIPPS. LaFrance pink, overlaid with salmon
rose, lighter towards the center, lower petals faintly striped
and speckled with ruby. A large flower on strong stem,
many open at a time.
PELEGRINA. Large dark blue. 6 or more perfectly placed
blooms open with most of the remaining buds showing color.
One of the best dark blue varieties. (75 days.)
PICARDY. Rich apricot, pink blooms. (85 days.)
RED PHIPPS. Bright red, free blooming, good commercial
variety. Many flowers open at one time. (85 days.)
SALBACH’S ORCHID. Large clear orchid-pink. (90 days.)
SCHWABEN GIRL. Pure pink without any other shade or
blotch. (70 days.)
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Huge ruffled cream.
SONATINE. Light pink often flaked
(90 days.)
VAGABOND PRINCE. Bronze red, orange blotch. (75 days.)
Massive lavender-gray with purple throat.
Considered the
(75 days.)
with darker pink.
GLADIOLI
Plant Manns’ Gladioli Bulbs. They are strictly 11% inches
or more in diameter, sound, true to name, and can be abso-
ukely depended upon to produce large, beautiful well-formed
ooms.
Cultural Suggestions: Set bulbs 4 inches deep and 6
inches apart, either in rows or massed in beds, borders or
among shrubbery. Successive plantings from April to July
will bloom from July until frost. They will thrive in any
good garden soil, but a sunny location is best. Cultivate
frequently and water freely while blooms are forming.
(80 days.)
BRIGHTSIDE. Ruffled orange and yellow. (70 days.)
CANBERRA. Large tall yellow, strong grower, tall spike.
Many flowers open at one time. (85 days.)
CHARLES DICKENS. Beautiful purple violet. A very good
grower with large flowers on tall spikes. (75 days.)
COMMANDER KOEHL. Large massive clear blood red. Tall
rae es spike. Considered by many the best medium red.
(85 days.)
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Peach red, overlaid with flame scarlet,
throat speckled ruby and creamy white. Flowers of large
size and on strong stem. (75 days.)
GATE OF HEAVEN. Very rich pure yellow, beautifully
ruffed and of good substance. (75 days.)
GIANT NYMPH. Large light salmon pink. Tall grower. One
AFLAME. Orange-red of immense size.
of the very best commercial pink varieties. (80 days.)
J. S. BACH. Fine orange salmon, somewhat lighter in
throat with white lines on each petal. (70 days.)
Per
Variety Each Doz. 100
Aflame ries : $0.04 $0.40 $3.00
Brightside SA : 4 +50 3.50
Canberra .. Thee Man 60 4.00
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Commander Koehl acer -60 4.00
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Gate of Heaven..... ae 50 3.50
Giant Nymph 3.00
J. S. Bach 5.00
Maid of Orleans 3.50
Margaret Fulton .. 3.50
Marmora 3.00
Minuet 3.50
Moorish King 4.00
Morocco 4.50
Mother Machree 4.00
Mr. W. H. Phipps 3.00
Pelgrina 4.00
Picardy 3.00
Red Phipps 4.00
Salbach’s Orchid 5.00
Schwaben Girl ... 4.00
Shirley Temple 5.00
Sonatine 4.50
Vagabond Prince 6.00
PRICES
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES
MANNS’ SPECIAL VARIETY MIXTURE:
25 Bulbs (mixed) 1 of each listed $1.25.
100 Bulbs (mixed) 4 of each listed $3.95.
100 Bulbs, in multiples of 10, your selection at 100 rates.
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MANNS’ SUPERIOR RAINBOW MIXTURE: Made up of
varieties which because of their commercial value and
reliable flowering qualities are being produced in such
large quantities that low prices are made possible.
25c per doz.; $1.85 per 100
Superior Seeds
ROSE BUSHES
POTTED—WINTER HARDENED
These roses are ready to bloom when planted out in May,
and will give maximum results. They were freshly dug last
Fall and potted at once, preserving all their vitality. During
the Winter they have been developing in cold frames to be
planted, pot and all, in the field during March. Their
growth has been natural and they should not be confused
with bushes which have been forced for cut flowers all
Winter.
Place your order early while complete assortment is available.
U. S. PLANT PATENTED NOVELTIES
FERTIL-POTTED Price
ALICE HARDING (202) Golden yellow with carmine $1.00
BETTER TIMES (23) Cerise-red 4 al O00
COUNTESS VANDAL (38) Pink with salmon glow.... 1.00
DICKSON’S RED (376) Scarlet red ee, OS
ECLIPSE (172) Rich gold... Sho BS IO Dee 1.00
HECTOR DEANE (361) Crimson, Orange 1.50
McGREDY’S SUNSET (317) Orange, yellow te 4s
McGREDY’S TRIUMPH (190) Cerise flushed orange. ... 1.25
MISS AMERICA (264) Flesh with salmon and gold..... 85
R. M. S. QUEEN MARY (249) Salmon, pink, orange..... 1.25
SIGNORA (201) Orange red 1.00
BUAZEH (10)i Climbers scarlet... sescin oe cc sone ate -&. 1.00
DOUBLOONS (152) Climber, saffron yellow.. 2 1:00
FLASH (1940 1st Award) Climber, luminous ’orange-
scarlet 1.00
NE We DAWIN Ce Climberspinkiys. 0. quer. as oc aes wack 1.50
JUNE MORN (375) Climber, red, yellow . 1.50
SELECT POTTED EVERBLOOMING
HYBRID—TEA
85c each. $8.50 Per Dozen
AUTUMN. Orange-red.
BETTY UPRICHARD. Salmon-pink.
BRIARCLIFF. Rose-pink.
CALEDONIA. White.
CATHERINE KORDES. Scarlet.
DAME EDITH HELEN. Pink.
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS. Cerise-orange.
E. G. HILL. Scarlet.
ETOILE DE HOLLAND. Crimson-red.
GIPSY LASS. Scarlet, crimson.
GOLDEN DAWN. Yellow.
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. Velvety crimson.
HEINRICH WENDLAND. Red, golden-yellow.
KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Rosy carmine.
KILLARNEY DOUBLE WHITE. White.
LADY ALICE STANLEY. Rose, pink.
LADY MARGARET STEWART. Yellow, orange, scarlet.
LOS ANGELES. Pink, gold.
MARGARET McGREDY. Red, gold.
MAX KRAUSE. Golden yellow.
McGREDY’S IVORY, Creamy white, yellow base.
McGREDY’S SCARLET. Red.
MISS ROWENA THOM. Rose pink.
MME. EDOUARD HERRIOT. Coral-red, yellow.
MRS. ERSKINE PEMBROKE THOM. Yellow.
MRS. HENRY MORSE. Pink-yellow.
MRS. P.S. DUPONT. Golden yellow.
MRS. SAM McGREDY. Scarlet orange.
PRESIDENT HOOVER. Scarlet, yellow.
RADIANCE. Carmine pink.
RED RADIANCE. Red.
ROSE MARIE. Rose-pink.
TALISMAN. Scarlet orange, yellow.
VILLE DE PARIS. Yellow.
CLIMBING HYBRID—TEA
K. A. VICTORIA. White.
LADY ASHTOWN. Rose pink.
RED RADIANCE. Bright cerise.
MARECHAL NIEL. Golden yellow.
Superior Seeds
AZALEAS
AMOENA. Late flowering rosy-crimson, 8 to 10 in. heavy,
$1.25 each.
CALENDULACEA—(Flame Azalea). The most showy Azalea;
bears flame-red or orange-yellow flowers before the leaves
appear. 15 to 18 inches, $2.50 each.
HINODEGIRI. Beautiful brilliant red, 8 to 10 in. heavy
$1.50 each.
MOLLIS—(Chinese Azalea). Thrives in sunny positions,
bearing masses of flowers in various shades of red, yellow
and orange, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 each.
NUDIFLORA — (Pinxter Bloom). Handsome. early,
flowering, deep pink species, 15 to 18 inches, $2.75 each.
RHODODENDRONS
CATAWBIENSE. The most showy Rhododendron, grows 4
to 6 ft.; hardy, vigorous and free-flowering, producing a
gorgeous display of lilac purple blooms in May and June.
18 to 24 inch, B. & B., $4.00 each.
MAXIMUM. The Great Laurel of the Mountain, attains a
height and width of 10 ft. Flowers white to pale pink blooms
in June and July. Most beautiful foliage of all Rhododen-
drons. Very suitable for bold mass planting. 18 to 24 inch.
B. & B., $3.00 each.
FLOWERING TREES
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD—(Cornus Floida Rubra).
Beautiful rose pink flowering tree making a lovely contrast
with the more common white variety. .18 to 24 inches, $1.50;
B. & B., 3 to 4 ft., $4.50; 4 to 5 ft., $6.00.
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRIES.
Kwanzan, deep pink. 5 to 6 ft., $4.50 each.
MAGNOLIA GLAUCA. (Sweet Bay) (20 ft.), 3 to 4 ft.,
B. & B., $3.50.
HEDGE PLANTS
BARBERRY
THUNBERGI. Popular for mixing in the shrubbery border,
as single specimens, or for planting in clumps on the lawn,
as well as for foundation plantings and for hedges. 3 yr.
12 to 15 in., $1.50 per 10; $10.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in., $2.00
per 10; $15.00 per 100.
CALIFORNIA PRIVET.
24 in., $5.00 per 100.
free
Double (30 ft.).
12 to 18 in., $4.00 per 100; 18 to
= J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 59
DAHLIAS
Exhibition, Garden and Cut Flower Varieties
Dahlias do well in almost any kind of soil, but thrive best
in a medium loam. The tubers should be planted in a hori-
zontal position, with the sprout up and about four inches
below the surface; they should be set three or four feet
apart each way, in deeply spaded soil. Mulch with peat moss
and allow only one shoot to stand. A good plant food ap-
plied just as the buds start to form will increase the size
and improve the color of the blooms. If large exhibition
blossoms are desired, it is absolutely necessary to disbud.
After the frost has killed the flowers, the roots should be
removed from the ground, allowed to dry for two or three
days, and then stored away in peat moss in a cool, dry, dark
place, where frost will not reach them.
KEY. C—Cactus. IC—Informal Cactus.
I1D—Informal Decorative.
SC—Semi Cactus.
FD—Formal Decorative.
AMELIA EARHART—(SC). Apricot buff. Plants 50c.
BALLEGO SURPRISE—(SC). White. Plants 50c.
BLUE RIVER-—(FD). Deep purple. Plants 50c.
CALIFORNIA IDOL—(ID). Large yellow. Plants 50c.
CHEROKEE BRAVE—(ID). Ox-blood red. Plants $1.00.
DISCOVERY—(ID). Purple. Roots 75c; Plants 50c.
DULCINEA—(C). Bright Roots 75c; Plants 50c.
FRECKLES—(FD). Lemon yellow speckled red. Roots $1.50;
Plants 75c.
GLAMOUR—(ID). Purple veined violet.
GRAND MASTER—(ID). Orange.
HASLEROVA—(FD). Lavender
Plants 50c.
JANE COWL—(ID). Bronzy buff and brilliant gold. Roots 25c.
JIMMY FOX—(ID). Coppery red suffused henna. Plants 50c.
LOIS WALCHER—(FD). Purple, white. Roots $2.00; Plants
75c.
MILTON J. CROSS—(ID).
75c; Plants 50c.
red.
Plants $2.00.
Plants 50c.
purple.
and Roots $1.00;
Lemon yellow and rose. Roots
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER—(ID). Carmine red. Roots
50c; Plants 35c.
MRS. HERBERT O’CONOR—(C). Bright rose pink.
50c.
MRS. WM. KNUDSEN—(ID). White. Roots $1.00; Plants 50c.
OAKLEIGH MONARCH—(FD). Red. Plants 50c.
PHANTOM—(FD). Violet purple with white tips. Plants 50c.
PREMIERS MAJESTIC—(ID). Salmon gold and mulberry.
Plants $1.00.
PREMIERS WINSOME—(1).
ROBERT RIPLEY—(ID).
ROI DU ALBERT—(1).
Plants 50c.
SON OF SATAN—(C). Bright scarlet. Plants 50c.
SULTAN OF HILLCREST—(FD). Lemon yellow,
pink. Plants 50c.
VIRGINIA SHIPLEY—(ID). Deep lemon yellow.
YELLOW SURPRISE—(SC). Yellow.
Plants
White with pink.
Lavender. Plants 75c.
Purple and white. Roots $1.00;
Plants $1.50.
reverse
Plants $1.00.
Plants 50c.
MINIATURES
NAMED VARIETIES
Plants 25c¢ each.
DAD’S FAVORITE—A winner at the Baltimore Dahlia
Show. Bright scarlet and gold. Roots $1.00; plants 50c.
POMPONS
Plants Assorted $1.50 per dozen.
PLEASE NOTE
Special unnamed large varieties worth from 50c to $2.50 each.
Roots 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
EVERGREENS
These Evergreens have been grown at our proving grounds and are priced low for such high quality material. All are
burlaped and balled for safe transplanting.
ARBORVITAE (Thuja)
AMERICAN. A quick compact, pyramidal, grower for house
foundation groups. 3 to 4 ft. $2.50.
PYRAMIDAL. A perfect pyramid, densely branched, very
slow grower that needs no shearing. 2 to 3 ft. $2.50; 3 to
4 ft. $3.50.
GLOBE. A charming little evergreen that is an almost per-
fect ball, it seldom reaches over 3% ft. 2% to 3 ft. $3.00.
GOLDEN GEO. PEABODY. A clear yellow color in the
springtime, very compact habit of growth. The flattened leaf
clusters face outward edgewise. presenting a beautiful sur-
face of vertical fluted lines. 2% to 3 ft. $2.75.
JUNIPERS
IRISH—(Communis Hibernica). Symmetrical spiral grower,
silvery green foliage. Makes perfect specimen without prun-
ing. 2 to 234 ft. $1.75; 2% to 3 ft. $2.50.
GREEK—(Excelsa Stricta). It assumes a broad compact pyr-
amid, of a delightful bluish green silver tipped foliage, very
slow growing. 2 to 2% ft. $3.00.
PFITZERS. A _ graceful broad evergreen with sweeping
fronds of greenish-blue foliage. It thrives under almost any
condition. 1% to 2 ft. spread $3.00; 2 to 2% ft. spread $4.00;
2% to 3 ft. spread $5.00.
ANDORA—(Communis Depressa). A low spreading Juniper.
It seldom raises its branches over 18 inches off the ground,
the extremities curve upward. Ideal for hillside planting.
Spread 12 to 15 inches $1.00.
60 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
RETINOSPORAS (Chamaecyparis)
These belong to the Japanese Cypress family and embrace
some of the most beautiful evergreens in cultivation.
OBTUSA. A neat pyramidal tree which develops quite rap-
idly into a symmetrical pyramid. The foliage is of dark
green color above and silvery beneath. 2 to 2% ft. $3.00; 2%
to 3 ft. $4.00. ,
PLUMOSA. Useful for hedges and formal work. Ts of a
tall pyramidal shape with firm green foliage. 6 to 7 ft. $5.50.
SQUARROSA—(Veitch’s Moss Cypress). The distinctive sil-
very-blue foliage makes it very desirable as a lawn specimen
or for color contrast in groups. Pyramidal in hahit very
dense in branch structure. 3 to 4 ft. $3.00; 4 to 5 ft. $3.50.
SPRUCE—PICEA
COLORADO BLUE—(Picea Pungens Glauca). It has steel
blue foliaye glistening throughout the summer and winter.
Seeds sown from the very best strain produces but a very
small percentage of blue specimens. which accounts for the
high price. 15 to 18 inches $2.00; 18 to 24 inches $3.00.
KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE. This is a grafted variety and
undoubtedly is the bluest of all evergreens. Rather high in
price but very valuable as a specimen on the lawn. 24 to 30
inches $5.50; 2% to 3 ft. $7.50.
NORWAY—(Picea Excelsa). A tall picturesque, hardy, rapid
growing tree, graceful in all its lines. Used extensively as
specimens. 2 to 3 ft. $2.00; 3 to 4 ft. $3.00.
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INSECT OR MATERIAL TO
DISEASE DESCRIPTION USE (See List) WHEN TO APPLY
Anthracnose A common disease recognizable from dusky B—Q Make first application when growth starts in
white spots on stems with brown spot on spring. Repeat weekly until plants start
leaves, blooming.
Ants Sweet or grease eating. Antrol When ants appear.
Aphis Small green, red or black lice feeding on the C—E—X When pests first appear. Wet insects thor-
tender terminal growth of many plants. oughly. Repeat as necessary.
Asparagus Beetles Olive colored, both adults and grub like A—E—N—S—X When grubs first appear, preferably when
larvae. plants are wet with dew.
Bag Worm Builds %-inch to 2-inch tapering bag-web. A—M—P—X When insects first appear or when evidence
of feeding is observed. Repeat as needed.
Black Rot (Grapes) Fungus disease. Shows first as B—F—G—L—Q When leaf buds first open. When shoots are
small white spots, later surrounded by brown 10 to 15 inches long. Just after blossoms
ring. fall.
Blights Bacterial disease that attacks young shoots B—F—Q Make first application when growth starts in
and leaves, causing brown or black spots spring. Repeat weekly until plants start
and sudden wilting. blooming.
Brown Canker Disease which develops small purple spots on B—F—Q As above.
stems and leaves of roses, later turning to
light center with purple margin.
Cabbage Leoper Pale green-white, striped caterpillar. Dou- A—E—N—S—X When larvae first appear.
Cabbage Worm bles or loops as it crawls.
Caterpillars Wooly or naked. Feed on leaves. A—E—M—P—S—X When insects first appear or when evidence
is observed. Repeat as needed.
Celery Leaf Tier Pale green or green striped caterpillars. A—E—P—X When first appears.
Corn Earworm Green worm which eats into ears of corn. A—M—P—S Apply to silk when it first shows through the
tips of each ear. Repeat two or three times
within week,
Cucumber Beetles Yellow and black striped. A—E—N—S—X When vines begin to run. Repeat at fre-
quent intervals. F
Currant Worm Green leaf-devouring worm. A—E—P—S—X When pests appear.
Cut Worms Destroy plants by cutting stems. Snarol When first appear.
Damping Off Causes plants to suddenly wilt as though Cuprocide Treat seed or soil.
rotted at the ground level. Semesan
Formaldehyde
Downy Mildew White, downy mold on pods of lima bean, or B—F—S At weekly intervals.
under side of melon leaves.
Grape Berry Moth Lays eggs from which small worm develops E—S Just after blossoms fall. Repeat at monthly
in fruit. intervals until July.
Grapevine Flea Beetle Dark brown larvae.
Grape Root Worm Grayish brown beetles.
Horn (Tomato) Worms Large green worms. A—E—N When bugs or worms first appear.
Japanese Beetles Bronzy-green about % inch long. J When first appear.
Leaf Beetles Yellow beetles with twelve spots on wings. A—E—N—S—X When Besta first appear. Repeat at weekly
intervals.
Leaf Hoppers Small greenish insects that suck plant juices. C—E—N—X When pests first appear. Repeat as neces-
sary.
Leaf Spot Eanens disease causing brown spots on B—F—Q Repeat at intervals.
eaves.
Mealy Bug White, cottony appearance. E Every few days until under control.
Mexican Bean Beetles Copper-colored beetles with eight black spots. D—E—K—M—N—S When pests first appear.
Cream-colored larvae, which also devour
leaves.
Potato Bug or Gray, black or striped beetles up to % inch A—P—X Spray or dust plants as soon as they break
Blister Beetles long. through and every ten days thereafter.
Powdery Mildew White growth on leaves. B—F—Q When white growth makes its appearance.
Red Spiders Small mites that feed on foliage, causing it E—T When pests first appear; on strawberry use
to assume a rusty appearance. Strawberry Dust (85-15).
Rose Beetle Long-legged clay-colored beetles on roses and A—E—S—X When pests first appear. Repeat at weekly
peonies, intervals.
Rust Orange-colored pustules (fungus) in streaks B—Q—V When first appears, or early and weekly as
or patches on leaves or stems. a preventative.
Scab Spot Fungus disease causing black spots on leaves. B—F—Q Begin when leaves are size of mouse ears
and repeat every ten days or two weeks.
Scale Attacks bark of tree. L—R As late dormant spray.
Scurfy Scale Gray, pear-shaped scale. oO When first appears.
Thrips Tiny winged or wingless insects that rasp C—E—X When pests first appear. Repeat as neces-
leaves and suck juices from plants. sary.
Tussock Moth Caterpillar 1% inches long. Red head. Has A—E—P When insects first appear or when evidence
tufts of yellow, red, black and white hairs. is observed. Repeat as needed.
White Flies Small whitish flies. In larval stage, tiny, E—O When pests first appear. Repeat as neces-
scale-like, greenish objects. sary.
LIST OF MATERIALS INDICATED IN ABOVE CHART
A—Arsenate of Lead. J—Acme Japanese Spray, D-X and Japtox. Q—Sulfocide.
B—Bordeaux, Kopper King, Kopper Queen K—Dutox. R—Scalecide.
C—Aphis Spray, Black Leaf 40 L—Lime and Sulphur Solution. S—*Slug Shot.
D—20-20-60 Dust. M—Garden Guard, Magnesium Arsenate. T—Emo, Emo-Nik and Selocide.
E—*D-X Evergreen, Red Arrow N—*Rotenone Dust. V—Volck.
F—Dusting Sulphur, Fungtrogen. O—*Fish Oil Soap. X—Nicotine-Pyrox.
G—Grape Dust. P—Paris Green, Red River Potato Mix
Materials marked (*) are non-poisonous when used as directed. Pyrethrum and Rotenone base materials such as Evergreen, Red Arrow
and Rotecide are contact sprays and must strike the insects to be effective.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. Superior Seeds
On
N
ARSENATE OF LEAD
For fruit trees, vege-
tables, bushes
tobacco. Can be used as
and
To con-
Beetle
grub on lawns apply 1
lb. to 100 sq. ft. 1-Ib.
bag 20c; 4-lb. bag 60c.
dust or spray.
trol Japanese
ARSENITE OF ZINC
Ranks next to Paris
Green in strength, and
the new formula being
produced by Acme is
greatly improved in
physical character. It
has gained considerable
popularity in certain
sections for use on po-
tatoes and other hardy
ground crops to destroy
chewing insects. Mixes
well with Lime Sulfur
solution which is used to combat
psyllid on potatoes. 1 Ib. 30c; 4 lb. 80c.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE
Prevents large losses
caused by blight, rot,
mildew, scab, anthrac-
nose and certain other
fungous diseases. It
stimulates plant growth
and greatly increases
the harvests. 1 Ib. 30c;
4 lb. 65c.
KOPPER KING
(Basie Copper Sulphate).
1 Ib. 35c; 4 Ib. 90c.
CALCIUM ARSENATE
Calcium Arsenate is the
cheapest arsenical insecticide
on the market but of great
economy and efficiency for
certain purposes. The ac-
cepted dust for boll weevil
poisoning on cotton; also
recommended to combat chewing in-
sects on potatoes, vegetables, cotton
and certain fruit trees. 1 Ib. 25c;
4 Ib. 45c; 24 Ib. $2.50.
RED RIVER POTATO
MIX
(Special Formula for
Potatoes Only)
A scientific develop-
ment combining a new
patented copper fungicide
with quick-killing arsenic.
Kills potato bugs quicker,
drives off flea beetle and
leaf-hopper, prevents blight from gain-
ing a foothold, stimulates foliage,
making more and better potatoes. Com-
plete control in one operation—at one
cost. Use as a dust or spray. 1-lb.
bag 30c; 4-lb. bag 80c.
DUSTING SULPHUR
(An Excellent Chigger
Chaser)
An improved dusting sul-
phur for home use which
can also be used as a
liquid spray. Recommended
to control mildew, leaf
spot, black spot and rust
on rose bushes, chrysan-
themums, snapdragons, car-
nations, and certain other
foliage; also red spiders
on evergreen. 98% passes
through 325 mesh screen.
2-lb. carton 25c.
GARDEN GUARD
Contains no arsenic or
fluorine compound. The
killing ingredient is Roten-
one. Non-injurious to hu-
mans and warm-blooded
animals yet effective both
by contact and as a stom-
ach poison against insects.
Especially recommended
for use on broccoli, cab-
bage, cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, string beans, cur- z
rants, and sweet corn. A favorite of
the housewife for dusting roses and
flower gardens. Controls lice, fleas and
mites on dogs, cats, birds, and chickens.
1-lb. sifter carton 35c.
APHIS SPRAY
An improved nicotine spray
combining a soft spray soap
with Black Leaf 40, suitable for
the control of all kinds of aphis
(plant lice), thrip, leaf hopper
and many more hardy insects
infesting rose bushes, flowers,
shrubs, vines, bushes and trees.
Mixes easily with any kind
of water. Complete directions
found with every package. 3-oz. tube
35c; 12-0z. tube 95c; 214-lb. can $2.25.
LIME SULPHUR
A standard 33°
Beaume lime and
sulphur converted
into a dry powder
but having all the
effectiveness of the
liquid product when
dissolved in water.
For use in dormant
spraying against
scale, peach blight, leaf curl and twig
borer. Summer spraying against scab,
soot, blotch, red spider and mite. 1-lb.
35c.
PARIS GREEN
A rich, emerald color
and of fine fluffy physi-
cal character. Contain-
ing 55% arsenious
oxide, it will give quick-
est control where ex-
treme measures are
necessary.
¥Y% Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 50c; 5
Ib. $2.25; 14 Ib. $5.00.
Superior Seeds —————
EMO
A summer oil spray of
fine quality, safe to use,
pleasant to handle and of
the much desired flowable
consistency. Recom-
mended as a contact spray
in the control of White
Flies, Rust Mites, Blister
Mites, Mealy Bugs, Red
Spiders, certain scale, and
other insects. 80z. 30c; pt. 50c; at.
70c; gal. $1.95.
EMO-NIK
Complete contact spray com-
bining nicotine in its most
active form with Emo a sum-
mer oil emulsion. 4% oz. 35c;
pint 65c; quart 95c; gallon
$2.50.
KOPPER QUEEN
(Mildew Spray)
A strong liquid copper
spray for the control of
mildew, leaf spot, and
black spot on rose bushes,
flowers, and many other
kinds of foliage. Stain-
less, leaves no unsightly
residue which detracts so
much from the appear-
ance of flowers and orna-
mentals in your yard.
Use as a liquid spray replacing Bor-
deaux Mixture and Sulphur. % pt. 35c;
pt. 60c; qt. 90c; gal. $2.25; 5 gal. $7.50.
DOG REPELLENTS
DANG GOW.
KEEPS DOGS AW,
£9
PROTECTS EVERGREENS
Protect that evergreen—keep dogs
away. Remove cap and hang tube of
Dawg-Gone (opening down) in the
lower branches of trees at the points
of approach. Not necessary to place
tube in every tree unless standing
alone. The odor slowly emanating from
the open tube will keep dogs at
a distance—replaces unsightly wire
screens or mechanical contrivances.
Tubes 25c each.
KEEP AWAY
I’m Chaperoned
4 oz. 50c; 12 oz. $1.00.
DOGZOFF
3 oz. 60c.
ANTI-DOG
16 pt. 30c.
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DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS
ANTROL ANT SETS
A scientific method, safe, sure, per-
manent. Can be used inside or outside
the house.
Paty
ANTS
READY FILLED
ANTROL SET
Set 40c
Individual feeders
Each 10¢
REGULAR ANTROL
SET
Four glass contain-
ers and 4 oz. bottle
syrup.
Set 60c
ANTROL SYRUP
4-oz. bottle 20c;
pint 50c
ACME ANT-KILL SETS
Jr. Sets ; 35¢
Cottage Sets 60c
ANTROL ANT TRAPS
10c Each
JAPTOX
POSITIVE CONTROL FOR BK
JAPANESE BEETLES
Arsenical poison combined with spe-
cial sticker and spreader. One appli-
cation lasts entire Beetle season. (One
pound makes 10 gallons.) Lb., 50c.
ACME JAPANESE
BEETLE SPRAY
(One pound makes 20
gallons.) 75c¢ Ib.
BEETLE TRAPS
(Jar not included)
No. 4 Trap (with-
\ out cage) $1.00
Liquid Bait.. .40
INOS O0MDrapeeeen oo
Dry Bait aL
Galv. Rods ; .30
Perforated Cages
2 qt. capacity 35
(As illustrated on
bottom of trap.)
No. 4
G & O Beetle Traps with Dry Bait, 70c
No. 0
ea.
G & O Dry Bait—1l-oz. can 10c; 2%4-0z.
can 20c.
G & O Perforated Metal Containers,
20c ea.
G & O Green Painted Rods, 35c ea.
64 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
BLACK LEAF 40
Kills Aphis, Thrips, Leaf Hoppers and
other insects on garden,
farm and orchard crops by
contact and fumes—an ad-
vantage not possessed by
non-volatile, non-poisonous
} spray materials.
a) Also Kills Poultry Lice. . .
| Merely paint tops of perches
with “Black Leaf 40.” Body
heat from roosting birds
ex m™ creates fumes which pene-
trate feathers and kill lice
RPOISONS and feather mites. (Cap
SS ————
brush packed with bottle.)
Oz:, 3203" 5 ozs., 95c30 1 bs
2 Ibs., $2.98; 5 Ibs., $5.75.
$2.10;
CARBOLA
Carbola applied to the walls, ceilings,
partitions, nests, ete., of your poultry
houses will help to prevent contagious
diseases among your flock.
5 lbs., 60c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $3.50.
CARBOLINEUM—AMERICA
Kills chicken mites and blue bugs in
poultry houses, makes wood Termite
proof and Stops Rots. Qt., 45c; gal.,
$1.50; 5 gals., $6.00.
CARBON DI-SULPHIDE
Specified by U. S. Dept. of Agricul-
ture for treatment of soils to destroy
grubs of the Japanese Beetle.
Also used for control of insects in
grain.
Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 100 Ibs., $11.00.
Plus deposit on Drum.
CORONA COPPERCARB
Grow clean wheat free from bunt or
stinking smut and receive top prices
for your crop. Corona Coppercarb is
a dust recommended by experimental
stations to be applied dry to seed
wheat any time before sowing. Use
2% to 3 ounces per bushel of wheat.
5 Ibs., 90c.
CROW REPELLENT
NO-CROW—tTreat corn and other seeds
to repel crows, birds, moles, ete. Eco-
nomical and easy to use. Liquid, % pt.,
60c; pint, $1.00.
PESTOX—Powder, 1 lb. treats 1 bu.
seed corn. Easy to use. Lb., 35c.
CUPROCIDE wilt
Save your Seed,
Prevents seed decay and “dampening
off.”” Use 4 oz. to 2% lbs. per 100 lbs. of
seed. Especially recommended for:
Beets, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cucumber,
Egg Plant, Lettuce, Peas, Pepper, Spin-
ach, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon,
Asters, Calendulas, Coleus, Marigold,
Nasturtium, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox,
Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, Verbena,
Zinnias. 4 oz., 35c; 1 lb., 90c; 5 Ibs.,
$4.00.
CYANOGAS ANT KILLER—A §gas-
producing powder. 4-0z. spout can is
enough to treat ant nests in average
lawn. 30c.
CYANOGAS A-DUST—Kills rats, moles,
woodchucks (groundhogs) and _ other
rodents instantly. “It’s the gas that
kills ’em.” % Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., 75c3 5
Ibs., $3.00.
CYANOGAS G-FUMIGANT—Most wide-
ly used greenhouse insecticide. Regu-
lar use insures insect-free house all
season. 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00.
DX — Powerful non-
poisonous spray for both
sucking and chewing in-
sects. 114% oz., 35c; %
pint, $1.15; quart, $3.25.
20—20—60 DUST
Arsenate—Copper—Lime
$7.00 per 100 Ibs.
DOW’S MAGNESIUM ARSENATE
Magnesium Arsenate (pure) 2-lb.
pkg., 60c; 100-lb. drum, $22.00.
Magnesium Arsenate Dust Mixture,
4-lb. pkg., 60c; 100-lb. drum, $12.00.
: DUTOX
A non-arsenic insecticide for kill-
ing Mexican Beetles, Cabbage and
Tomato Worms, ete. Lb., 25c; 6-lb. bag,
$1.25; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
OU RAY
SEED DISINFECTANTS
These effective seed
disinfectants are sold
by the Bayer-Semesan
Company, a consolida-
tion of E. I. du Pont
de Nemours & Com-
pany, Ine., and The
Bayer Company, Ine.
They comprise the
following products:
SEMESAN—For vegetable and flower
seeds. One ounce to 15 to 30 lbs. seed.
U/30zZ2, L052) 072, oC; lDsto2.2D On DSsy
$10.00.
SEMESAN, JR.—For corn, 2 ounces
to 1 bushel corn. 2 0z., 15c; 4 oz., 30c;
1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00.
SEMESAN BEL—For potatoes. 1 lb
to 60-80 bu. potatoes. 4 oz., 50c; 1 Ib.,
$1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.50.
CERESAN—For grains. 2 to 3 ozs.
for 1 bu. seed. Lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00.
NEW CERESAN—For wheat. % oz.
for 1 bu. seed. 4 0z., 30c; Ib., 75c; 5 lbs.,
$3.25.
ETHYLENE DICHLOROIDE
EMULSION
(For control of peach borer)
Apply by pouring or spraying on soil
surrounding the tree and on lower part
of the trunk. Five gallons (sufficient
for 54 to 720 according to age), $7.50;
50 galions, $1.00 per gallon.
———— Superior Seeds
DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS (Continued)
KILL prant
INSECTS
cARDEN SPRAY
THE EASY WAY ... Simply dilute
with water in accordance with direc-
tions and spray, hitting the insects to
be controlled. Non-injurious when used
as directed. Deadly to many common
varieties of both chewing and sucking
insects.
moze doco GlOzZs- 91-00) L6r0z
Gal. . .$12.20
$2.15
FISH OIL SOAP
Keeps trees, plants
and vines clean and
healthy, effectively
controlling sucking
insects and many
forms of scale. 1 Ib.,
35c; 5 Ibs:, $1.25:
FORMALDEHYDE
Extensively used in the preparation
of potatoes for seed, as a preventative
against potato scab and to destroy
other germs on the seed. Will also
control some forms of grain smut. For
potatoes a solution of 1 pint to 15 or
20 gallons of water is made and cut
pieces are soaked for 2 hours. One to
two gallons of this will be sufficient
for 1 bushel of seed. Pt., 50c.
FORMACIDE
FORMALDEHYDE DUST
Is a seed and soil treating compound
which controls seed borne diseases and
when applied to the soil controls
“damping off” and other root rots of
vegetable and flower seedlings.
Usually applied 1 lb. per 10 sq. ft.
1 Ib., 75c; 5 Ib. can, $2.00.
FUNGTROGEN
An effective and scientific preventive
and remedy for mildew, black spot and
many fungus diseases of Roses and
other plants. Dilute one part to 60
parts water. \% pt., 75c; pint, $1.25.
GRAPE DUST
A readily diffusible, light weight
powder fungicide, very efficient in de-
stroying mildews and _ preventing
blights. 5 Ibs., $1.25.
LEMON OIL
Soluble in water; will destroy Aphis,
Rust, Scale, and Bugs on Palms, Ferns,
Rose Bushes, etc. Highly recommended
as a wash for dogs and other animals,
destroying lice and relieving mange.
4% pt. 30c; 1 pt., 50c.; 1 qt. 85c.
Superior Seeds
LETHANE SPREADER
Used with Cuprocide and Cotton
Seed Oil to centrol blue mold on
tobacco. Qt., 75c; gal., $1.80.
LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION
1 qt., 40c; 1 gal., 75c; 5 gal., $2.50;
50 gal., $7.50.
DRY LIME AND SULPHUR
Dormant Season: 12 Ibs. to 50 gallons.
Growing Season: 3 lbs. to 50 gallons.
1 Ib., 30c; 12% Ibs., $1.50; 200 Ibs.,
$20.00.
LORO
1 pint makes 50 to 125 gallons
A contact spray for control of aphids,
thrips, red spider, mealy bugs, midge,
lace bug, etc. Recommended especially
for use on carnations and chrysanthe-
mums. Pt., $2.00; gal., $10.50.
NAPTHALENE FLAKES
Used for sprinkling lightly over
bulbs for protection against moles and
field-mice. 20c lb.; 5 Ibs., 75c; 100 Ibs.,
$14.00.
“NICO-FUME” LIQUID
Very powerful tobacco extract. Sol-
uble in water. Guaranteed 40 per cent
nicotine.
1-lb. tin, $2.25; 4 Ibs., $5.75; 8 lIbs.,
$10.00.
“NICO-FUME” TOBACCO PAPER
This is the strongest tobacco paper
on the market. Does not injure blooms
and furnishes the easiest method of
fumigation ever devised.
Tin box of 24 sheets, $1.25; 144
sheets, $4.50; 288 sheets, $8.00.
“NICO-FUME” POWDER PRESSURE-
FUMIGATOR
Improved quality; burns under pres-
sure in special container; more effec-
tive and more economical than old
methods. Use at approximate rate of
1 lb. per 20,000 to 30,000 cu. ft. of air
space. 1 Ib. size, 75e ea.; 6 for $3.75;
12 for $7.00; % Ib. size, 45c ea.; 6 for
$2.40; 12 for $4.20.
POMO-GREEN
1 Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $1.75.
With Nicotine—1 Ib., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.00.
PRUNING PAINT
Forms a protective
shield while the tree is re-
covering from wounds left
by pruning, storms or ac-
cidents, and helps to pre-
vent diseases. % pt., 25c;
pint, 40c; quart, 65c; gal-
lon, $2.00.
PURE PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE
For Peach Borer Control
Very powerful and effective remedy
just coming into general use as a re-
sult of the experiments of the Depart-
ment of Entomology. Should be ap-
plied September 1st to October 10th,
according to latitude. Some growers
prefer to make two applications, the
first being in the month of June. One
pound is sufficient for 10 to 30 trees,
according to size. It is not advisable
to treat trees under 4 years of age
with Para-Dichlorobenzene, and apple
trees should never be treated.
1 Ib., 40c; 5 lbs., per Ib., 30c; 25 Ibs.,
per lb., 22c; 100 lbs., per lb., 20c.
P ‘ywox kills bugs
—prevents blights
If you have a garden patch, you will
want a jar of the new Nicotine Pyrox—
Standard Pyrox treated with Nicotine.
It not only kills leaf-chewing insects,
prevents blight and other diseases, as
Standard Pyrox does, but it also kills
sucking insects, such as aphis, thrips,
and leaf-hoppers. Standard Pyrox, of
course, is designed for most commer-
cial crops, but in the garden, where
sucking insects do so much damage,
you will want Nicotine Pyrox.
Just mix
= Pyrox
with water—and spray,
Without With
Nicotine Nicotine
Tbs. fees oases $ .49
Selb sense racevac te 1.75
2Bi biter. te. sasciar e $5.00 5.65
BOml beeen ciatrtrs st: 7.25 9.25
SOOn bis noni ceusten es oe 30.00 42.50
1 oz. makes 8 gal.
Economical and_ efficient contact
spray, non-poisonous, will not injure
blossoms, foliage or fruit; positive
death to all types of insects. Poison
sprays only kill if eaten, while Red
Arrow Pyrethrum Spray kills every
insect it strikes. 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.00;
1 pt., $2.85. Grower—1 qt., $3.35; 1
gal., $10.70.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 65
DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS (Continued)
Good-by guesswork! Grow beautiful
roses and other flowers with the Acme System
of Spray Treatment combining 3 necessary cle-
ments (packed separately) to solve the entire
spraying problem — NO other sprays needed.
Ask for ACME SCIENTIFIC ROSE SPRAY
The number _ indi-
cates number of gal-
lons of spray each will
make.
No. 3 $ .95
Nios 167. 1.50
No. 24 4.00
No. 48 6.00
No. 96 9.75
ROTENONE DUST
Strictly non-poisonous and
proven to be the most prac-
tical, effective and economi-
cal insecticide for the control
of insects attacking vegetable
crops. Contains %% Roten-
one, plus all the toxic (kill-
ing) ingredients of the roten-
one bearing roots. Should be used at
rate of 15 to 25 lbs. per acre or as a
spray 1 lb. to 10 gallons. Db a2ocs) 50
Ibs., 65c. iB
Let us quote larger quantities.
S. E. C. OIL
A combination of Cotton Seed Oil
and a special emulsifier. By adding
Cuprocide you have an effective and
safe spray for controlling blue mold on
tobacco. Gal. $2.30.
Qt., 65c; gal., $1.55; 5
gals., $5.50; 10 gals.,
$9.50; 15 gals., $11.25
(plus $2.00 deposit on
drum); 30 gals., $18.50
(plus $2.50 deposit on
drum); 50 gals., $26.00
(plus $3.00 deposit on
drum). (Freight to fac-
tory to be deducted
from refund.)
SELOCIDE
1 gallon makes 100 to 400 gallons.
Kills Red Spider. Gal., $3.50.
SLUG SHOT
(Hammond’s.) Guaranteed to de-
stroy potato bugs, cabbage worms, lice,
fleas, beetles, striped bugs, etc., on cur-
rants, egg plants, melons, turnips,
beets, ete.; canker worms and cater-
pillars on fruit and ornamental trees.
1-Ib. sifter, 25c; 5-lb. pkg., $1.00.
Liquid—1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.00.
SNAROL
A ready prepared bait ,
meal that means sure
death for cut-worms,
snails, slugs, sowbugs,
and other garden pests.
Harmless to vegetation,
safest to use, not affected
by rain or sprinkling.
1% lb. pkg., 35c;\ 4 Ib.
pkg., 85c.
SPRAY CATALIZER
A combined adhesive and
spreader, making spray
materials more economical
and effective, inexpensive.
Use 2 pounds to each 100
gallons of spray. 2-lb. pkg.,
45c.
STRAWBERRY DUST
85-15 Mixture successfully used for
many years. 1 lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00;
25 Ibs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $6.50.
SULPHUR
Commercial Flour of Sulphur. 1 Ib.,
6c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 Ibs., $1.00; 100 Ibs.
$2.70.
Superfine Dusting Sulphur. 10 Ilbs.,
75c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $3.60.
DRITOMIC SULPHUR
4-lb. bags, 60c; 48-lb. bags, 12¢ per
lb.; 96-lb. bags, 1le per Ib.
Sulfocide is a highly
——S concentrated non-poison-
s:| ous liquid sulphur fungi-
cide —entirely distinct
pet aa from lime sulphur.
Pt., 50c; qt., 85c; gal.,
$2.25; 5 gals., $7.50; 10
gals., $13.50; 15 gals.,
$18.50; 30 gals., $33.00;
50 gals., $50.00.
TARTAR EMETIC
(Control for Thrips)
Use 2 oz. (4% teaspoonfuls) and 8 oz.
brown sugar (13% cups) added to 3 gal-
lons of water. Spray gladiolus after
leaves are 6 inches tall every week
until buds are formed. Lhb., 65c; 10
Ibs., $5.00.
TOBACCO DUST
Excellent insecticide and fertilizer
combined, extensively used against
black and green aphis, fleas, beetles,
etc. Finely powdered and high in nico-
tine content.
1 Ib., 10c; 10 Ibs., 50c; 100 Ibs., $3.50.
TOBACCO STEMS—Valuable as fer-
tilizer and humus—10 Ibs., 50c; 100
Ibs., $2.50.
TRI-OGEN
The all-purpose spray
A highly concentrated insect spray
and fungicide for garden and green-
house plants. Stimulates plant growth
and is harmless to foliage or blooms.
Small kit (makes 16 quarts), $1.50.
Medium kit (makes 64 quarts), $4.00.
Large kit (makes 32 gallons), $6.00.
66 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
BANDING COMPOUND
ACME STOP—Used to
band trees, shrubs and
vines; prevents insects from
crawling up to the foliage.
6 oz., 35c; 1 Ib., 65c.
TREE TANGLEFOOT
Applied directly to the bark of trees,
protecting them from climbing insect
pests. Easily applied and will remain
sticky for three months fully exposed
to the weather.
1-lb. can, 65c; 5-lb. can, $3.00; 10-Ib.
can, $5.65.
VOLCK
For Safe and Sane Control of Nursery,
Garden, and Greenhouse Insects
VOLCK is one of
the most powerful
insecticides known.
Even mildews and
rusts are prevent-
ed and stopped by
VOLCK. Not only
does VOLCK give
effective control of
pests, but it also
prevents reinfesta-
tion for a consid-
erable period; is
odorless, colorless
and non-poisonous.
Volck Does Not Burn the most ten-
der foliage. Coleus, cyclamen, ever-
greens, ferns, orchids and many other
types of plants can be sprayed with
safety.
144-pint cans, 35c; 1-quart cans, 75c;
l-gallon cans, $2.00; 5-gallon cans,
$8.00.
WEED KILLERS
Were EN
Easy and economical to use. One
gallon of Weedex added to 49 gallons
of water makes sufficient treating liquid
to effectively cover about 1000 sq. ft.
Successfully used in destroying weeds,
wild grass, and undesirable growth on
tennis courts, driveways, walks and
gutters and will not injure or discolor
marble, brick, cement or stone but
cleans and _ brightens them. (Not
Mailable). Qt., 50c; 1-gal. can, $1.50;
5-gal. can, $6.25.
MEO-181
Destroys dandelion, crab
grass, and other common
weeds. One spraying does
the trick—yet only tem-
porarily browns lawn
grass. Complete instruc-
tions with every package.
1 gallon treats 200 sq. ft.
Gal., $1.55
5 Gal., $7.25
Superior Seeds
SINGLE ACTION
Low-cost sprayers,
made of heavy tin for Sul
general purposes. One ~—
quart capacity. 2
Misty : $ 40
No. 222 Vapor Per 25
No. 452 Handy. 30
No. 14 j 40
No. G2%4—3'% oz
Glass e523. 26 15 Wavos
HARCO
Efficient, easy to
(use, for indoors
SMITH NEW STREAMLINE BLIZZARD
CONTINUOUS SPRAYER
Solid copper tank, seamless brass
pump, continuous type, 1 qt. capacity.
$2.00.
CONTINUOUS GLASS JAR
ACE SENIOR, 1 Quart.......=.. $ .70
No. 26BG—1 Quart (illustrated) 1.25
Nato 1G—leOQuanteoe ek oe oC 1.00
No. 335—Brass pump and copper tank.
$1.85.
CONTINUOUS SPRAYERS
No wt itQuartes- oo) nee. ie se = .60
INO» 452— Quart Tin. ...-02. 3.5: - -75
Noe si5—t Quart Bins) s.5 5... - .90
No. 435—3 Quart Galv.............. 1.25
No. 429B—14% Quart Copper........ 1.85
HUDSON PERFECTION
This is the
most power-
ful machine
in its class.
The barrel is
712 inches in
diameter and
20 inches
high. The
pump is 1%
seamless
brass tubing.
The valves
are metal
and work au-
tomatically
from 8 to 15
minutes, and
may be re-
charged in
12 seconds.
No. 210G,
Galvanized
Steel, $6.50.
No. 210B,
Copper,
$10.50.
Superior Seeds
SPRAYERS
HUDSON
JUNIOR
Capacity about
2% gallons.
Shipping weight
8 pounds. No.
240G, Junior
with galvanized
tank, $4.75; No.
240B Junior
with brass tank,
$7.75.
SPRAYER
Beiene
An economical and Weed
Burner that keeps weeds and other
growths out of pasture, lawn and garden.
Burns kerosene or stove oil, has a burn-
ing area of 12 inches. 3% gal. Galv.
tank; seamless brass pump.. No. 200W
$14.50.
HUDSON LEADER
A real value in the compressed air
sprayer field. Well constructed through-
out. 312-gal. capacity galvanized tank
fitted with funnel top. No. 192G, $4.25.
HUDSON THRIFTY
Capacity about 2% gallons.
Galvanized, $3.00.
HUDSON CLIMAX
342-gallon capacity. No. 235G, Gal-
vanized, $5.00. No. 235B, Copper, $8.75.
HUDSON BOOSTER
An inexpensive compressed air sprayer,
well constructed. 314 gal. capacity. No.
191-G Galvanized, $3.25.
BROWN’S FUNNEL TOP
No. 250-D—Galv. 2% gal. capacity. $4.3
No. 350-D—Galy. 312 gal. capacity... 4.4
AUTO SPRAY No. 50
Capacity 2% gallons. Brass,
Galvanized, $4.50.
“CCC” BUCKET SPRAYER
Price $6.85
J. MANNS & CO.,
No. 120G,
5
5
$6.50;
BROW!
SWIVEL NOZZLE
No. 3B—Brass, 3 gal.
No.
I
PAT. JETciTaToR
R318
MYERS LEVER
BUCKET SPRAY
PUMP
No. R324,
80c.
Baltimore, Md.
3D—Galv., 3 gal. plain nozzle
$6.50.
8-foot extension pipe,
N’S OPEN-HED
Electrically
welded seams and
galvanized after
fabrication. Double
acting pump lock,
tank opening 5 in.
in diameter, can
easily be wiped
dry to lengthen
life of sprayer,
tank guaranteed
for 100 lb. pres-
sure, rubber double
grip pump handle.
No. 4B—Brass,
4 gal. swivel
nozzle $11.95
No. 4D—Galv.
4 gal. swivel
nozzle $7.45
$9.75
$6.45
plain nozzle
BROWN’S
No. 400
A sprayer de-
signed to give
maximum service,
electrically weld-
ed seams, funnel
shaped filler open-
ing for easy fill-
ing, 2-inch diam-
eter solid brass
pump cylinder, 4-
gallon capacity.
Galvanized, $5.25;
Brass, $8.45.
No. R305B,
$16.00. No.
R318B, $17.00.
R308B
MYERS GREENHOUSE AND ESTATE SPRAYER
- Motor or engine
powered, rubber tire
or steel wheel, fold-
ing handles, 12%
gal. galv. tank, 225
lb. pressure porce-
lain lined pump.
No. 806MGHS—
Motor driven 4% H.
P.—110 volt 60 cycle
with 50 feet of cord,
steel wheel $78.00.
No. 806MGHR—
Motor driven %4 H.
P.—110 volt 60 cycle
= with 50 feet of cord,
ta rubber tired $88.00.
No. 806EGHS—Engine driven % H. P. steel wheel $100.00.
No. 806EGHR—Engine driven % H. P. rubber tired.
(Illustrated) $110.00.
IDEAL PORTABLE SPRAYER
An ideal wheelbarrow type sprayer with 18-gallon gal-
vanized tank and operated with a large removable barrel
pump. The frame is made of heavy steel tubing reinforced
with channel iron cross braces. Discharge equipment con-
sists of 6-foot spray hose, 4-foot extension pipe, an Ideal
angle nozzle, and leakless shut-off. No. 34 (Illustrated),
$19.50. Above outfit with air pressure tank and 200-pound
pressure gauge, No. 35, $27.50.
MYERS TRACTION SPRAYER
No. 1078—An economical one horse, two-row traction
sprayer for row crop, well balanced, for easy handling.
25 gal. galvanized tank, maximum pressure 150 lbs; rotary
agitator, adjustable boom, nozzles, lever shut-off and relief
valve. $70.00.
ARNOLD GARDEN HOSE INSECTICIDE SPRAYER
Complete Sprayer
consists of non-leak
shut-off, transparent
cartridge chamber
with metal threaded
ends, and 12-inch
angle spraying noz-
zle. All metal parts
chromium plated.
$3.50
Accessories
36-inch Angle Ex-
tension Nozzle, chro-
mium finish... .$1.50
36-inch Straight Ex-
tension, chromium
finishes ee $1.50
Sub-Surface Feeder
and Irrigator, Dulux
finishwaeteeeee $1.50
Extra Transparent
Cartridge Chamber
with metal threaded
ends, chromium plated, and chromium plated Coupling to
form double chamber for dual spraying............--. $1.25
Transparent Cartridge Chamber Only—75ic.
Metal Cartridge Chamber, Chromium Plated—75c.
Cartridges
Arsenate of Lead, Bordeaux Mixture, Dormo-Spray, Plant
Food, Sulphur, Vitamin B-1—25c each. Fertilizer, Nicotine,
Pyrethrum—Rotenone—35c each.
Vitamin B-1 Cartridge with Arnold Midget Sprayer—$1.00.
68 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
ROOT DUSTERS
CHALLENGER TWO ROW TRACTION (Illustrated). Easy
to operate and does twice the amount of work in half the
time and with better results than hand models. Feed
adjustment per acre 1 to 20 lbs. Hopper capacity 7% lbs.
No. T3, $30.00.
No. T3R, as above, but with rubber tire, $32.00.
JUMBO—Plunger type, dusts
both top and underside of plant
foliage. 2% in. dia., 32% in.
long, $2.50.
C-1—A sturdy and economical
crank type duster, built of
heavy steel, gears enclosed in
dust proof steel housing, well
balanced for easy operation.
Hopper capacity 3 lbs. $12.50.
C-3 — (Illustrated). Hopper
capacity 7% lbs. Feed adjust-
ment per acre 1 to 20 lbs. $18.00.
HUDSON DUSTERS
Very effective for controlling insects on
beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbages, melons,
cucumbers and other garden truck. =
All parts are pressed from lead coated sheet steel, attrac-
tively painted and finished. Gears are steel, machine cut,
housed in a dust proof case filled with oil. All bearings are
self lubricating. Discharge equipment consists of two noz-
zles, two elbows, a Wye connection, and four 15-inch tubes.
Can be used with one or two nozzles, arranged for dusting
from above or under surface of low lying plants, shrubs, ete.
No. 608—Develops unusually powerful air blast and has
two agitators, one rotary and one oscillating. Capacity 5 to
10 pounds, depending upon the material used. $12.50.
CRYSTAL DUSTER
$1.35
Patrol, as illus-
trated, 90c.
Cadet, Powder
= Reservoir, 3x4 inch,
SS 40c.
m/ = = Major, Powder
SS Reservoir, 4x4%
¢ inch, 75c.
Superior Seeds
GALVANIZED WATERING POTS
A “WIDE SPOUTS”’
Yagff ~
HOT BED SASH
iil ny al
Finest quality; white pine fumbers ee
free from knots, substantially made,
grooved for glass to lap or for putty Se ioe e aoe *s ine 7 a. my
(unglazed). Size, 3 feet 2 inches by 6 5 ; : E ; ;
: ae h; 10, $16.50. E
coe ene vaca WOTHERSPOON LONG SPOUT
WATERING POTS
HOT BED GLASS 4 qt. 6 qt. 8 qt. 10 qt.
1 box will glaze 3 sash, 8x10 and 10x12, $4.50 $5.00 $5.25 $5.75
$3.25 per box.
CEDAR PLANT TUBS
(Richmond Style)
Made of Selected Vir-
ginia White Cedar, bound
with electric welded
hoops, painted green.
MICO WATERPROOF HOT BED MATS
Made from heavy weight burlap, ab-| _ Inside Inside Inside é
sorbent pulp and felt cemented together| No. Top Dia. Bot. Dia. Depth Price
with a specially prepared waterproof| 2 10 3 9 $ .95
compound. This combination forms a 12 9 11 1.35
covering both airtight and waterproof. a fs Tone i. Sat
i : : i 6 40 /2 me
40x78 inch, $1.75 each; 78x80 inch, $3 13 18 1414 17 285
each.
TWIST-EMS
The new handy plant tie,
simply put around the
stem, twist and it is tied.
PEERLESS GLAZING POINTS Green.
1,000 in box, 75c. PINCERS, 70c pair. Rech 5 0niniboxer
MARLINE
Made from Indian Hemp and the best
product in making Straw Mats. 1-pound
balls, 40c.
5 PAE
8 inch—125 in box... .25c
TWEMLOW’S OLD ENGLISH
GLAZING PUTTY
Semi-Liquid
For bedding glass in sash and filling
cracks or seams in roof joints or frames
of greenhouses or hotbeds.
16-pound can (1 gallon capacity), $2.35
FLOWER POTS
a8
PUTTY BULBS
For applying liquid Putty to sash or
greenhouses. 8-oz. size, $1.15.
SPRAY BULBS
An excellent water and powder sprayer
for plants, animals. 8-oz. size, 50c.
ELECTRIC HOT BED HEATER
A complete line of regular pots, azalea
pots, bulb pans and saucers.
Saucer
Size Each Dozen 100 1,000 Each
ZNSE OL mE omeAO Pe OlsL oD! (O9s20K | 4.
Zyominee ee Os One OOn 1200 es
on 03 30 ~§—-:1:90) 15:50
Aine Osy 45 2.90 24.00 $ .04
Do tance 08 ETOM OLLOur t28 05
6) an 10100) a4 > .06
With this thermostat and 2-60 ft. heat-| 7 in.. .16 1.60. .... 08
ing cable, four sash, or a total surface} 8 in.. .25 250 .... .... 10
6 ft. by 12 ft., can be economically] 9 i> MeOOl-weacdOL » seke fae 5
heated. Omens 00m 15.00 .20
B-47 Thermostat only. $5.00. 11 in) ia) 27-00 30
B-48 60 feet heater wire. $5.50. 12 in. -90) {9:00 35
Superior Seeds J. MANNS & CO.,
NEPONSET
FLOWER
POTS
_ Red Green
Shipping Growing
Dia per 100 per 1000 per100 per 1000
2A Atel oP 40 $3.25 $ .75 $5.95
2% in. AS 3.40 -80 6.30
3 tei 50 4.00 -95 1.33
342 in. 60 5.00 1.25 9.75
4 in .75 6.30 1.45 11.50
5 in 1.05 8.55 2.00 16.25
6 in 1.35 11.20 2.60 21.00
WATERPROOF PLANT
z BANDS
Ready-to-use Plant
Ne Bands.
Per Per Per
Size Depth 5,000 1,000 250
2x2 eee inks Sils200) © $2275 $ .90
Syrahibag 98} shale 16.50 3.45 1.15
WOODEN LABELS
Painted Plain
4 inch pot, per 1,000 $2.00 $1.60
5 inch pot, per 1,000 2.20 1.80
6 inch pot, per 1,000 . 2.00 at
342 inch Tree, copper wired. 2.40 1.95
8 inch Garden, per 1,000... 4.85 rae
10 inch Garden, per 1,000... 6.00
12 inch Garden, per 1,000 8.50
Prices, per 100—3'2 to 6 in., 35c; 8 in.,
S53 1 Oline oil Os Wawine. oleZo.
BAMBOO PLANT STAKES
3 ft. Light $ .65per100 $5.00 per 1,000
5 ft. Heavy 1.00 per doz. 7.00 per 100
6 ft. Heavy 1.15 per doz. 8.00 per 100
HYACINTH STAKES—Green.
12 in., 30c 100; $1.75 per 1000.
18 in., 40c 100; $2.50 per 1000.
BEACON FLOWER BOX
=
Galvanized, green. 8% inches wide
and 6 inches deep.
24 in. 30 in.
$1.00 $1.20
48 in.
$1.70
36 in.
$1.40
GALVANIZED HARD STEEL WIRE
PLANT STAKES
No. 8 gauge.
Height Doz. 100 1,000
3 ft. yey SUES SES
aye it. 40 2.10 18.25
4 ft 45 2145 20:85
5 ft. 50 2.85 26.00
PLANT PROPS—Green, looped end.
16 in., 40c doz.; 42 in., $1.00 doz.
30 in., 75¢ doz.; 66 in., 1.50 doz.
Baltimore, Md. 69
WSJOHNSON
NEWARK NI
No. 220—All1 iron :
218J—-Wood bent handle, ‘steel point
Steel Points only ea.
TOOL
50c
LOPPING SHEARS
~ a Iw ——
———
No. 5406—20-in. hdl. a cio eee (f
No. 5403—22-in. hdl. (drawcut)
illustrated 2
No. 19BF—(Wiss) 19-in. hdl... ae
No. 24B—(Wiss) 24-in. hdl. vt
No. 321—(Wiss) 21-in. hdl. 3
O05 S=—
..$ 50
-65
40
HOLE-IN-ONE
XS Ca
aaa ae
mene
PORTER POINT CUT No. 1—20-inch
steel handles,
THERMOMETERS
5126—6 inch, Walnut ‘ $1.
5316—842” Window; White Enameled 1.
5440—6” Tin, painted green
Mushroom Bed and Hot Bed, Brass
Point
GARDEN
GADGET
(Illustrated)
50c
GRAFTING
WAX
Trowbridge
Brand
30c; Ib., 50c.
adjustable drawcut. $4.50.
00
00
35
2.00
%4 Ib., 20c; % Ib.,
FRUIT PICKER
Without pole 50c
W' JOMNSON
2503
WEEDER
No. A—3 Tines, 944-in. handle
(illustrated ) ; $ .15
No. B—3 Tines, 22-in. handle .20
No. BB—4 Tines, 40-in. handle .30
No. C—4 Tines, 10-in. handle 25
No. D—4 Tines, 10%4-in. handle, with
blade 40
No. G—4 Tines, 57-in. handle -90
GRASS SHEARS
800
V-2 V-1 5600
No. V-4—Polished blade, orange
enameled malleable handle. . $ .45
No. V-2—(Illustrated) ............ 50
No. V-1—(lIllustrated) -95
No. 5600—( Wiss illustrated) 1.35
No. 5600R—( Wiss) same as 5600 but
with rubber grip hdl.. 3 ‘ 1.50
No. 800—( Wiss) Illustrated..... 79
Snip-Itt. Similar to No. 800 -79
No. 750—F lower Shear -60
No. C-4—(Wiss) Flower and thin-
ning shear 1.25
No. 700—( Wiss) “Cadmium ‘plated
blade, red grip guard handles 1.25
Doo-Klip—Cadmium plated blade,
green enameled handle. . 1.50
Doo-Klip—Long Handle 2.50
PRUNING SAW
No. 118—18 inch $1.15
THE RODERICK MOLE
TRAP
(Illustrated) $1.25
OUT-O’-SIGHT MOLE TRAP
$1.25
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
GARDEN TROWELS
213J—6-in. SteelBladese eee $ .10
T4V—6-in. Pressed Steel........... 15
400J—6'2-in. Blade, Plug Hdl..... .15
212J—6-in. Extra Strong......... Ee e455
T20V—6-in. Steel Blade........... 30
2120J—6-in. Steel Blade........... 35
211J—6-in. Forged Steel........... -60
T10V—6-in. Solid Shank........... -75
205J—6-in. Forged Steel........ -75
222J—5te-in. Strawberry ......... 15
217J—5-in. Transplanting ......... 10
217J—T-in. Transplanting ......... -20
ASPARAGUS KNIFE
2503J—Short handle ............. $ .20
No. 223V—Long handle ........... 40
2013—lone handle ee a. aan 40
ASPARAGUS BUNCHER ......... 3.85
HAND GARDEN FORKS
No:2300—3)4 ines lee ene $ .40
No. 401J—4 Tine, plug handle...... 15
No. 40V—4 Tine ........ J
HANGING
BASKETS
Enameled green
8 int... . .20c
HINGED
HANGING
BRACKETS
15ce each
TREE PRUNER
Sitter. $1.80
10 ft. 2.00
UPA Siti 2.20
PRUNING HOOKS
Without Pole
No. 11—Telephone .. $2.20
No. 166—Pruning shear
and hook . 1.45
No. 167—Pruning saw,
shear and hook...... 1.85
HEDGE SHEARS Zz
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Serrated Plain
VSTO8—8 in. $2.00 V80 —8 in... $1.00
VSTO9—9 in. 2.25 V600—6 in. 1.00
6%4B—6%4 in. 1.50 V800—8 in .. 1.35
Sele SR i 844J—(Illus-
8%A—8% in. 1.55 trated) 8% in. 1.25
9144B—91% in. 1.70 With Oil Cup
9S—9 in. 2.20 K101T— 9 in. $2.15
218—8'% in. 2.00 K101T—10 in. 2.35
PRUNING SHEARS
V139 58 78 908
No. VR10—8 in. Similar to No. 58...$ .50
No. 58——(Wiss) 8 in. Illustrated .. .75
No. V179—9 in. Similar to No. 58.. .85
No. 78—( Wiss) 8 in. Illustrated... 1.35
No. V139—9 in. Illustrated........ 1.40
No. 609—(Wiss) Drop forged, pol-
ished blade, volute spring, blk.
hid, 2 Sueintee 5 oo Vea ee ieee 1.50
No. 908—8 in. Nickel finish with
bronze anvil and phosphor bronze
SPIING: F Wac rls ssa. ele GCN oe eae 2.00
Superior Seeds
RHB14
YSG W7S N2%
GARDEN HOES
L5 5in. Blade $ .80
SL8 Sin. “ ‘95
YSG | 6,6%,7,7%,8 1.00
WARREN HOES
SL6 4%, in. Blade $1.00
W7S Ssh — & 1.15
W7% 6%in. “ 1.30
NURSERY HOES
N21 2% in. Blade $ .80
2% in. e 95
MORTAR HOE
MR9 : $1.50
MORTAR MIXER
MM9 $1.50
TURF EDGERS
No. Size Price
SL15 9 in. $ .95
SHEDS pole ae, Sates 95
BCH6
SL13
BEEBE CULTIVATOR HOE
SL7 AW
BCH6 6 in. Blade
TWO PRONG HOES
SL7 ..39/16in. Blade $ .95
2PWF BH ib | 95
WEEDING HOES
AW 41% in. Blade
PUSH PULL HOE
SL13 : $ .9
$1.00
$ .95
ou
DCF SL12 SL2
DANDELION WEEDERS
DCF : $1.50
DCFDV 1.65
DANDELION WEEDERS
SL12 : $ .95
SHARPSHOOTER
SL2 Mone $ .65
RHLS YSC14
LEVEL HEAD STRAIGHT TOOTH RAKES
$12 .. 12 Teeth $ .80 RHLS . 16 Teeth $ .70
YS12 ae 12 ss .80 RHS16 16 wy .80
RHLS 14 as -60 VeSUG. 16 es 1.00
RHS14 ae gl - .70
LEVEL HEAD CURVED TOOTH RAKES
SL : 10 Teeth $ .95 YSC14 .. 14Teeth $ .85
YSC12 e 12 - -80 YS CiGe sees 16 ss 295
ROUND BOW CURVED TOOTH RAKES
RHB14 _ 14 Teeth $ .80 RHB16 16 Teeth $ .90
SU ete | ss 055 YB16 16 s 1.10
YB14 Bele! ss 1.00
YA36 E10 HOM5 YS541%4 SL16
HAY HORES MANURE FORKS
No. ines Price N Ti .
RHA36 oie Oly |e ayaa merrier
YA36 3-12 in. 1.35 YA4414 4-121 in. 1.25
ENSILAGE FORKS RHA54%% 5-12 in. 1.30
Oval YS5414 5-12%6 in. 1.35
No. Tines Price YS6412 6-124 in. 1.55
Disa See 8-16 in. $2.45 $6416 6-126 in. 1.65
AO... 10-16 in. 2.95
SPADING FORKS ata
No. Flat Tines Price suet US
BAAD ... 4- 8in.(boys).95 rs vimond se
YSAHD 4-11 in. 1.30 aus e
Sie.” £1030. 1.00 HMD4 5-14in, — $2.15
Fis) S| EHDM4 . 4-16 in. 2.30
JSAD 4-11 in. 1.85 1
YS5AD 5-11 in. 2.00 HDM6 ... 6-14 in. 3.15
S5AD .. Retain: 2.00 EHDM6 .. 5-16 in. 3.45
Square Tines Oval Tines
E4DSD 4-11 in. 1.85 HOM5 5-15 in. 2.85
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LC24 DLR Ww24
BROOM RAKES DANDELION RAKES
No. Teeth Price N Teeth Pri
BRF22 . 22-14in. $.90 DLR ae Caer
SL14 22-14 in. -95 DLRW 38-314 in. 1.00
LAWNCOMB RAKES
LC18 18-8 in. Teeth $1.15
LC@24 24-9% in. “* 1.65
BAILIE $1.75
WIRE LAWN RAKES
W24 24-4145 in. Teeth $.95
WOOD LAWN RAKE
3 Wire Brace, 24 teeth, 70c;
1 Wire Brace, 20 teeth, 60c.
WOOD HAY RAKE. 2 Wire, 10 teeth, 50c
BAMBOO RAKES.
SWKS
WEED CUTTERS
SWKS
HAW CS >... 5.055% 95
FLORAL SETS (Shovel,
20c—35c—50c.
Superior Seeds
VC3 SL17
SPEEDY CULTIVATORS POTATO HOOKS
No. Tines Price No. Tines Price
SLbtgeeso tae 4 $ .95 5BOH 5-642 in. $1.45
AS Ce tee st. bic 4 95 Y6BOL 6-6 in. 1.45
VICTORY CULTIVATOR
te Tines ase SHOVELS
MOB 5 toes 3 -90 Round Point Long
VC5 5 1.20 Handle SL17 .. $1.00
SPADES R248 Razor Back 1.25
GSUD Razor Back “D” Square Point “D” Han-
Handle _. $1.25 dle No. 6 Gold Target 1.00
GS48 Razor Back Long R2UD Razor Back 125
Handle 1.25 No. 6 (Scoop). 1.25
CSL Ladies ; 95 Furnace (Scoop) .60
CHAMPION POTATO SCOOP
Heavy wire, D Handle... $2.15
— SCY THES
i>
yy Best American Grass $1.75
Bush or Brier Scythes 1.60
» English T. Waldron
Us 34 in., $3.15; 36 in., $3.35.
Little Giant Dutchman 1.45
SNATH or SCYTHE HANDLES
Patented Fasteners $1.65
use Suathy heavy 1.65
INOc: Wess oe eue
No. V35. aye
LEC German 75
LAWN EDGE CLIPPER
$ .95 LEC $ .95 Ss
Planet Jr. No. 2 oe) Wk45: BLOODS BRUSH HOOKS $2.00
Hoe and Rake) Set $2.00 HAY KNIFE seis LE 55 POST-HOLE DIGGERS $2.25
= J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 71
QUALITY LAWN MOWERS
All reliable, successful brands on which repairs are always easily obtained.
LEADER BALL BEARING
4 blades. Very
light running.
Wheels 9 inches
high; self-sharpen-
ing; high speed.
14 in. $7.20
16 in. 7.50
18 in. 8.00
KENT BALL BEARING
4 blades, 8-in. dia. wheel. 12 in., $6.00.
STERLING BALL BEARING
4 blades, 8 in. dia. wheel. 12 in., $6.30.
CORNWALL BALL BEARING
5 blades, 10 in. dia. wheel. 14 in., $7.25.
HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING
5 blades, 11 in. dia. rubber tired wheel. 14 in., $12.50.
GOLDEN ARROW BALL BEARING
5 blades, 10 in. dia. wheel. 18 in., $15.00.
NOBRAKO BALL BEARING
The unbreakable lawn mower made of malleable iron, com-
monly known as all-steel, 6 inch ball bearing, 5 blade revolvy-
ing cutter; 10% inch Hyatt roller bearing wheels. Silent in
operation. 16 in., $16.00; 18 in., $17.00.
KING HIGH BALL BEARING
5 blades, 10 in., dia. wheel. 14 in., $17.00; 16 in., $18.00;
18 in., $19.00.
DIAMOND BALL BEARING TRIMMER
4 blades, 8-in. wheel. 12 in., $7.00.
GLIDE BALL BEARING
LES Wheels 10 in. diam-
eter, with solid rub-
ber, non-skid tires;
ball bearing; 5 heat
treated crucible steel
blades; 6 in. diameter
revolving cutter.
QUIET TURFMASTER BALL BEARING
Oversize semi-
pneumatic rubber
tires, rubber roller,
chromium hub caps,
smart streamline de-
sign.
5 blades, 10 in.
dia. wheels. 16 in.,
$13.50; 18 in., $14.50.
AMBASSADOR DELUXE BALL BEARING
5 blades, 10 in. dia. wheel, pneumatic tires. 16 in., $22.00.
SUBURBAN BALL BEARING
5 blades, 10 in. dia. wheel, pneumatic tires. 18 in., $16.00.
SPECIAL BALL BEARING
An inexpensive, at-
tractive streamlined
mower. 5 blades,
self-sharpening, 10
in. dia. wheels, semi-
pneumatic rubber
tires. 16 in., $11.00;
18 in., $12.00.
a
Ea
No. 1100. 75c.
a
SMUG amas CEES”
CEL-O-GLASS—VIO-RAY
Now guaranteed wy
for 5 years. Un- f
breakable weather
proof, transmits
violet rays (Glass
does not). Ideal
for poultry house,
fronts, windows,
and doors, and
many other uses.
Standard Roll, 36
inches wide, 100
feet long, 36c per
running foot.
Scientifically processed white cloth, thin enough to admit
violet rays, and yet strong enough for all weather. Sq. yd.,
23c; 10 sq. yds. or more, 20c.
Superior Seeds
C-1 FLOOR BROODER
INSULATED
TOP
POSITIVE
CIRCULATION
Fitted with socket for light bulb, 6 ft. of cord and cur-
tain. 22 in., 75-100 chick capacity. (Bulb not furnished.)
$2.50.
B-1 JUNIOR BATTERY BROODER
B-1 (illustrated). Designed for the raiser of small flocks.
Note the open sides and ample ventilation. This brooder
has a 150-watt “Beacon cement coated” heating element con-
trolled by a quick make and break non-radio interfering
Thermostat.
Dimensions: 24x30 inches.
$8.95.
Capacity, 80 day-old chicks.
B-2—20x24 inch, bulb heated, with feed and water pans, |
$4.50.
ELECTRIC BROODERS
No. C2-456—56-in. canopy, 375-chick capacity......... $14.00
No. C2-465—65-in. canopy, 550-chick capacity.......... 17.50
AUTOMATIC OIL BROODER
ESS
Brazed Oil Assembly, Wire Edged Canopy. Attractive
Steel Shell, Thermostat Control.
Flame Burner. Entire Simplicity.
Unexcelled Wickless Blue
No. Canopy Capacity Weight
226 42 in. 250 chicks 44 pounds $11.25
227 52 in. 500 chicks 52 pounds 11.95
Superior Seeds
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
WAFER THERMOSTATS
T-3—3-in. Plain Stud $
25
T-4—3-in. Male Stud 25
T-7—3-in. Female Stud 25
DeLuxe 3-in. Dual Stud 35
T-434—4-in. Female Stud 40
No. 1283—BROODER THERMOMETERS : So
No.5776—INCUBATOR THERMOMETERS on stand 7
LITTLE PUTNAM STOVE 2.
PUTNAM BROODER STOVES : 4,
ELECTRIC CANOPY BROODER
B-9 (illustrated). Equipped with two controlled ventila-
tors to give a cross flow of heated air for perfect ventilation.
Has a special 200 watt black radiator, “BESTOF ALL” quick
break switch, also thermometer and long cord. Capacity
tilator furnishes a continuous circulation of air without
drafts. Made of 26 gauge galvanized; heavy curtains, ad-
justable legs, has two independent heating circuits of 500
watts each—1,000 watts. Capacity 500 chicks, size 50 in.
Bye Opn epeee tree ee eeiwes A aoe ro. See . $21.75
HUDSON OIL BROODERS
w
No. 256B—Completely
shaped Hover.
Combustion chamber
enclosed
Drum 22 inches in diameter, 8 inches deep.
in a 54-inch Hexagon-
11 inches in diameter, 18-gauge.
8-gallon fuel tank. Recommended for houses up to 14x16
for 700 chicks. Without Fuel Stand. $19.00.
No. TS3—Fuel Stand, $1.20.
No. 367—With 66-inch Hexagon-shaped Hover. Recom-
mended for houses up to 14x16 feet for 750 to 1,500 chicks.
Without Fuel Stand, $23.85.
MOES OIL BROODERS
No. 237—42-in. canopy, 5-gal fuel tank, no stand $16.95
No. 238—54-in. canopy, 10-gal. fuel tank, with stand 19.95
COAL BURNING BROODERS
No. A-15 No. A-16
Capacity = 500 chicks 750 chicks
Diameter of Hover 52 inches 56 inches
LAS Res SE eNO aera ec $18.38 $21.15
85
POULTRY NETTING
GALVANIZED a, WEAVING 150-FOOT ROLLS
MES,
(ES
»/\ ah
ee Line
2-inch Mesh
19 gauge 20 gauge
12-inch. ..$1.20 $1.05
24-inch... 2.15 1.90
36-inch... 2.95 2.55
48-inch... 3.85 3.45
60-inch... 4.75 4.15
72-inch... 5.60 4.95
25 to 150 foot lengths.
2-inch mesh Ic per sq. ft.
l-inch mesh 2c per sq. ft.
WisTiace
verwtes
SARS incuts
eee AMERICAN FARM FENCE
Thoroughly galvanized, with
hinge joint patent lock knot.
Let us send descriptive folder.
No. 635-—6 strands, 35 inches
high, 12-inch stays, per rod, 32c.
No. 845—8 strands, 45 inches
high, 12-inch stays, per rod, 45c.
No. 832—8 strands, 32 inches
high, top and bottom wires No. 9,
intermediate and stay wires No.
11, 6-inch stays, 60c.
p No. 1047—10 strands, 47 inches
I~ high, top and bottom wires No. 9,
intermediate and stay wires No.
11, 12-inch stays, per rod, 60c.
No. 1047—As above, but with
6-inch stays, per rod, 80c.
Put up regular in 20-rod Rolls.
Prices subject to change.
10-Rod Rolls, 25c per Roll Extra.
PIONEER
POULTRY FENCE
No. 1948—48 inches
high, top and bottom
wires No. 11, inter-
mediate and stay wires
No. 14%, 6-inch stays,
per roll of 165 feet,
$6.35.
No. 2158—58 inches
high, top and bottom
wires No. 11, inter-
mediate and stay wires
No. 14%, 6-inch stays,
per roll of 165 feet,
$7.00.
No. 2672—72 inches
high, top and bottom
wires No. 11, inter-
mediate and stay wires
No. 14%; 6 inch stays,
per roll of 165 feet,
$8.75.
HARDWARE CLOTH
DXD) aan ects tye cas $0050) sas tt: Axiant | oye
-0514 sq. ft. top doe PRO ey orceeey at
100 sq. ft. or more deduct 1c per sq. ft.
$ .06 sq. ft.
07 sq. ft.
86 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
ORNAMENTAL LAWN FENCE
Very attractive and we believe the most durable wire lawn
fence made. Heavy galvanized. Spaces, 1% inches; wire,
No. 9% Crimped Pickets in No. 13 Tw. Cables.
Single Loop Double Loop
S6-In chives ase eecRe ieee are $ .09 ft $2.12) Dt:
ADIN CHG yaecetcicn eis CCE -10 ft 13% ft.
AS=in chien here nett Ca oe SP sip al) ft
150 ft. rolls deduct 1c per ft.
FLOWER GUARD
Designed for protecting Flower Beds
16-inch, per foot........- 6c 22-inch, per foot......... Tec
TRELLIS WIRE
Trellis —18-inch, Scttt..) 24 anche. etic eee eee 9c ft.
Heavy steel frames, filled to match the fence; fittings for
Jr. 1% in. posts included.
Distance Between Posts
Height Sit. wrerkt) Vath CSiita Ort
36-inch ...................$3-40) $3.55 $3590 $8:40 $10:00
ADEN 6 6% ole idmaeacleuias 1 eOcOmmto-O08 4:00) 95.0 Oneal Oreo
AberabeKdel beige aoue 3.65 3.80 3.95 8.75 10.40
BARBED WIRE
GALVANIZED
Hog—4-point, 12-gauge,
4 inches between barbs,
80-rod
Cattle—4-point, 12-gauge,
6 inches between barbs,
80-rod
Superior Seeds
PRIME ELECTRIC FARM FENCE
Approved for Safety by Under-
writers’ Laboratories.
With short meter and soil con-
dition switch.
No. 480—AC CHAMPION,
er0-120) volts =... =- $39.50
No. 420—AC CHAMPION,
Ot 20) volt... =). 4 Ne 29.50
No. 200
BATTERY
TYPE
$9.95
P-1—Standard Insulators, 2c.
P-2—Weatherproof Insulators, 2c.
P-3—16 Penny Double Head Nails, 40c
per 100.
P-23—End and Corner Post Insulators, 4c.
P-500—7-inch Gate Handles, 20c.
P-501—Gate Springs, 7e.
Let us send descriptive catalogue and
prices on the above and other models.
TUBULAR STEEL POSTS
Painted Galv.
SSLOO bE a ao rece oe oe lowe Seo
G-foOtheee Ae ode woe te ee $ 45 58
(SP ASICO BS Pe ae yee nee 48 -62
eLOO Gate eis hc cats eiec nae 2 .65
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SBLO ODE Se tate oe ewe sie -60 Bf)
Special Prices on Quantities
Ball Tops for Line Posts, 23c; Pig-Ear
Latch, 75¢e; Driving Caps for Line Post,
45c.
JUNIOR CORNER POSTS
Painted Galvanized
6-foot ...$1.65 6-foot $1.85
8-foot ..2. 2:20) “8-foot ... 2:45
JUNIOR END POSTS
Painted Galvanized
6-foot ...$1.20 6-foot ...$1.50
8-foot ... 1.60 8-foot . 1.80
SELF-FASTENING U POSTS
3-foot (no anchor) .$.20 6%-foot .......... $.50
BELO bikes spo0cu- i deeiors PS Saal LOO Uwe eneoe cine <2
Sooty 24-0. ee. 45 TEe—-LOOGRE ie susie ne 55
S=foO tara tore ele 58
CHAMPION WIRE STRETCHER
No. 1 has hickory handle and malleable clamp;
can be quickly adjusted. $1.50.
BALE TIES
916 feet, No. 14 gauge,
a bdle 2500 5.2. $2.15
GALVANIZED
Z FENCE WIRE
5 Ibs. 10lbs. 251bs. 100 Ibs.
Gh at ae $ .40 $ .65 $1.40 $4.85
et De 45 : 1.45 5.10
Git Se ee 50 -70 1.60 5.65
INO NG 2% de ces ayy art) 1.80 6.50
IN Ome S 8s boo .60
Superior Seeds
ROOFING MATERIAL
SMOOTH SURFACED
Weight Per
Lbs. Roll
Tomahawk, light Sei cteoD eel O
Tomahawk, medium aeAD 1.25
Tomahawk, heavy so lite 1.40
Rain King, extra heavy... 65 2.40
(Underwriters’ label)
SLATE SURFACED (Green)
Raina Kings: sees... 75 2.15
Balinare: se ee eee eee 75 2.45
TARRED SLATERS FELT
500 square feet ays Ole i heoey
KURE-A-LEAK
A semi-liquid mastic or cement-like
composition, not affected by extreme
heat or cold; absolutely water tight
and fireproof. It “kures” the leaks in
wornout tin, galvanized iron or com-
position roofings. Gal., 75¢;
$2.15.
Stry, oo?
"ACON FACTURING
5 gals., Peuanetenan
Made of
COP-R-LOY
The Copper-Alloyed Steel
That Resists Rust and
pm ba ; Corrosion
IT DRAINS OFF
NEVER FALLS
~ BELOW
28 Gauge
6c per sq. ft.
HUDSON
MASTER
STALL
Specifications
Horizontal Top Rail,
1%-in. carbon steel tub-
ing.
Partitions and Up-
rights, 154-in. OD, car-
bon steel tubing.
Fittings, improved
dustproof design.
Anchors, continuous
double angle iron.
Width, regular 3 ft. 6
in.; other widths avail-
able.
No. 1A, less stanchion,
$6.65.
STANCHIONS
HUDSON COW
No. 181—Steel U-Bar Stanchion with heavy steel fittings;
no castings used. Cow-proof latch made of press steel. $2.25.
No. 193—Made of high carbon U-Bar with or without wood
linings. Patented, quick-acting latch, double lever type.
Cow-proof. Adjustable neck space. Plain steel. $3.25.
No. 193W—Wood-lined stanchion. $3.65.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 87
DAIRY SUPPLIES
NEW E-Z AMERICAN SEPARATOR
No other separator
gives you the advan-
tages of the newly-
developed American.
Gets ALL the cream,
low speed preventing
frothing; bowl needs
no rebalancing, new
polished stainless
steel discs, unmatched
for easy turning, only
separator with waist-
low supply tank;
greatest value for
price charged. A size
for any capacity. We
offer the following
three models for com-
parison.
Smaller models at
exceedingly low prices.
Let us quote.
No. 50, Regular Dairy Style, Upright—Capacity 500 pounds
of milk per hour. Skims about 62 quarts in 15 minutes.
$72.60.
No. 50, Electric, with Standard make Motor (illustrated).
$102.24.
CROWN CREAM SEPARATOR
2% gallons, capacity 1 to 2 cows.... $5.00
4 gallons, capacity 38 to 4 cows..... 5.25
DALEY: THERMOMEDERS? -. 2 ter acmthocunienic ere cetceieinnerers 40¢
PARCHMENT BUTTER PAPER
Is furnished in ‘sizes’ 6x9) 9x12) 0... clus ee Lb. 25¢
Postage Extra.
HAND BUTTER PRINTS
No. 19—% lb. Round........ 45¢
No. 20—1 1b. Round........ 45c
DANDELION BUTTER COLORING
Small size to color 500 pounds........$ .35
Medium size to color 1250 pounds..... .65
Large size to color 2800 pounds. .
STRAINER PADS
Plain round rapid-flo filter disks for sani-
tary milk production.
(FrbKdey GLI) sen poo oo NdoUGOOOO DU bOUdUS $ .94
(HVS, ANY Soe so ouncucdaagdoogdouac
MILK CANS
Made of special heavy cold rolled milk-can material. One
of these cans will outlast two of the common light-weight
cans. Sold at very attractive prices. 5-gallon size onlv.
No. 1205—Umbrella Cover, 13 pounds empty........... $4.85
STEWART ELECTRIC CLIPMASTER
— Key The finest, fastest animal
clipper ever made. Light, easy
to handle, powerful and fast.
Air cooled ball bearing motor,
perfectly insulated and shock-
proof, convenient balanced han-
dle barely 2 inches in diameter.
20 ft. cord, weight 6 lbs. No. 21—
110-120 volt AC or DC current,
$17.95.
88 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
CYLINDER CHURN
Made of selected white cedar
and well put up.
Full Churning Capacity
Number 1 2 3 4
Gallons 1% 2 3% 6
Price ..$4.00 $4.75 $5.50 $6.25
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.
Nitmibe ren: ees 0 1 2 3 4 5
Gals. churned.... 3 5 7 10 12 17
Price esc oe $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00
STANDARD GLASS CHURNS
Specially designed jar with slop-
ing rounded corners and _ large
mouth, perforated strainer built into
lid, four blade hard maple dasher.
Size Churns Price
2) .quart—l quart: ee. eee $1.45
43 quart—2 quarter ei 2.40
Ghdvart—sequartee ee eee 2.95
8 quart—4 quart........ 3.65
ICE CREAM
FREEZERS
Sturdily built White
Cedar Pails with elec-
tric welded wire hoops,
frames, locks and
catches heavily galva-
nized; tall tin-plated
STERLING cans.
STEREINGs set eee 3 qt., $2.95; 4 qt., $3.50; 6 qt., $4.95
SNOWBALL Ciriple Motion) teem eee 4 qt., $5.00
DOUBIE QUICK exec kee Oa ee eee 2 qt., $1.00
BAG BALM
Soothing, penetrating ointment, especially adapted for
serious and annoying troubles known as caked bag, cow pox,
chapped, cracked and sore teats, chafing and inflammation of
all kinds. 60c.
KOW-KARE
The Great Cow Tonic and Conditioner for toning up the
appetite and stepping up milk production through its action
as a stomachic of genuine merit, an alterative and general
regulator of cows subjected to modern conditions of forced
production.
1%-pound can
2%4-pound can
CONKEY’S FLY KNOCKER
The best preparation on the market for keeping flies off
cattle and horses. Easily sprayed on and retains its strength
all day, allowing the cows to pasture without annoyance, and
Oe assists in the production of milk. Qt., 60c; gal.,
1.50.
CONKEY’S CALF MEAL
Quality is of more importance in Calf Meal than in any
other feed; it pays to buy the best. The advantages in feed-
ing it are many. 1. It saves milk. 2. It costs less to feed.
3. It makes better veals. 4. You can raise your own dairy
cows on it cheaper than they can be bought. 65. It leaves
more milk to sell, and more profit to you. Satisfaction
guaranteed. 25 Ibs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $4.45.
ROCK SALT
2c per Ilb.; $1.50 per 100 Ibs.
Superior Seeds
MISCELLANEOUS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
4
Repulsion Start Induction Single Phase Motors fill the
demand for motors where high starting torque, low starting
current, quiet and automatic operation are desirable.
All prices listed below are for 110/220 volts, 60 cycle rat-
ings. Pulleys and rails extra.
Horse Standard Pulley
Power Speed Diam. Face Bore Prices
uy 1750 2 2 % $10.55
Zi 1750 2% 21% 5g 11.85
1% 1750 3 2% % 22.50
% 1760 3 246 a 29.50
1 1750 3 3 % 37.00
1% 1750 4 3% 1 49.00
2 1750 4 3% 1 64.00
This very useful grinder is especially suited to farm work
and can be easily clamped to a mower wheel or bench; com-
pact, simple and serviceable.
82—With Bevel Tool Wheel only...................... $6.00
83—With both Flat and Bevel Tool Wheels............
ECTELL NANG ls Gini AAR stele atone Paine AS RR eel Stones PG eee
FAIRBANKS MORSE TYPE “Z”
ENGINES
Compact, self-oiling, fully enclosed and yet easily acces-
sible. Designed to meet the present and future demands of
users of small engines. Equipped with guaranteed ignition,
Type “R” Rotary High Tension Magneto. Easy to start,
magneto sealed against dirt, dust, water and oil. Let your
next engine be a “Z” and learn what real dependability is.
PEL. Psa sperelslats, oye oes ake $60.75
Let us quote larger sizes on request.
1% Horse Power Illustrated.
Superior Seeds
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
FARM SUPPLIES
MYERS’ DOUBLE LOCK UNLOADERS
No. 208. Has extra long truck, wheel base 16 inches, large
steel bearings, 7-inch sheaves, reversible and swivel, for
double steel track, designed for heavy work. $15.00.
MYERS’ CLOVER LEAF UNLOADER
No. 118. 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. $12.00.
Double Steel Track. Per foot, 25c.
Hanging Hooks. For double steel track. 20c.
Rafter Brackets. Steel. 5c.
Pulleys, 6-inch; wood sheaves; malleable iron frame. 90c.
Pulleys. Knot-passing swivel; 6-inch malleable iron
sheave. 95c.
Double Harpoon Forks. All steel. $3.90 to $6.00.
Floor Hooks, *4-inch wrought iron. 19c.
WAGNER BARNDOOR HANGER
Extra Heavy All Steel
and Self-Cleaning
Tandem, Ball-Bearing Rollers, per set................. $2.10
Nos 1b tubular, steel Track; per L£00t. . S290) (sai5 28otte ne ae 12:50) 80 biti ecco: 13.40
16 ft.... 16.50 18.90 88 ft.... 33.90 36.15 Sottero T4307 A8Ge8t Sneak. ate 16.85
LT ft.... 17.50) 19:70 89 ft.... 34:90 37-15 AQ EL oseneeeer ict ae Py tia ae YS res a in noe 20.50
18 ft.... 18.15 20.50 40 ft.... 35.90 38.15
19 ft 18.50 20.80 41 ft 36.90 39.15
20 ft... 18.80 21.20 42 ft... 37.90 40.15 RED CROSS FRUIT
t.... 19.30 22.50 43 ft.... 38.90 41.
22 ft.... 20.00 23.00 44 ft... 39.90 42.15 CRUSHERS
28 ft.... 20.70 23.70 45 ft.... 40.90 43.15
24 ft.... 21.00 24.00 46 ft.... 41.90 44.15 =
25 ft.... 21.85 24.35 47 ft.... 42.90 45.15
26 ft.... 22.30 25.30 48 ft.... 43.90 46.15
27 ft.... 23.40 25.90 49 ft.... 44.90 47.15
28 ft.... 24.70 2625 50 ft.... 45.90 48.55
attractive prices on Galvanized
Pipe. No. 3—(Illustrated.) % bu. cap.
16x15x18% in. $4.50.
PUMP HEADS No. 2—1 bu. cap. 19442x19%4x8 in.
6x6 No. 2 6x6 No.6 pee:
x oO. x oO. Ay 91lky .
Length Porcelain-Lined Deep Well Sai 1 bu: scap. hgxei 2 eo sin:
GisEG ne cts: shoes Mr varsrere sia se rbereeaele $11.00 $8.50 Ee ‘
FRR HR So SRO TE tlre ore 11.75 9.25 No. 1—1 bu. cap. with balance
Be LE et. Coie ot tae or eopegin eh Meriter 12.50 10.00 wheel, 20x20x8 in. $15.00.
TITAS 9 Serer Gime ren PERSE ies airline ats eas Tay
DEG sca Bis ase tenet dese senertuetene core eanionrchn eras 16. ;
RED CROSS
CIDER MILLS AND
WINE PRESSES
No. KO FRUIT PRESS (Square Base)
No. 0 FRUIT PRESS (Octagon Base).................
No: JA BRUIT, PRESS; Binged) Tuberc sete
RED GEM
PITCHER PUMPS
No. 2C FRUIT PRESS, Hinged Tub (Illustrated)...... 11.75
Noe 2 3linch Now sshRULE PRESS Hinged abr ceria terete 19.50
Rh, Ny Wh a NC am ORY LK No: Se ERUIT PRESS) Hinged lubes nee eter me
; RATCHET EXTRA on NOst so Ob lp een eiiceriiersclteietees 3.
OE ac rea SINGLE CAGE CIDER MILL, Hinged Tub............ 18.50
JUNIOR) 2-CAGE CIDER, MUG cece ce icteletsie verre etoterels 23.25
MEDIUM 2-CAGE CIDER MILL..................-.-.. 27.50
SENIOR 2-CAGE CIDER MILL....................... 36.75
90 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. —————-_____. Superior Seeds
SOIL IMPROVEMENT
for therein lies the very foundation of your farming or gardening success.
If so, what elements are lacking?
Look to your Soil pyant food?
it need acid?
Does your soil need
Does it need lime? How much lime? Or, does
Accurate answers to these questions are worth many dollars to every grower because they often mean the difference
between a successful crop and a poor crop.
Save money and increase your profits by knowing the possibilities of your
soil in relation to the chemical requirements of the crop you plan to grow. ; : : ; ;
The accompanying chart and tabulation of varieties show that most vegetables thrive best in a slightly acid soil.
It is
very necessary however, to first know the pH (or degree of acidity) of your soil as determined by soil tests, before applying
acid or lime, rather than by guesswork. The desired amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash should also be deter-
mined as a matter of economy.
Use a soil test kit and feed your soil the elements which are needed.
PLANT FOOD ELEMENTS
Plants require nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (the three most important), oxygen, hydrogen and carbon (obtained
from air and water) and the minor elements usually found in the soil in sufficient quantity but also supplied in the better
brands of mixed fertilizers.
These minor elements are calcium, sulphur, magnesium,
manganese, iron and boron. Their functions are largely
indirect, but very essential as they aid the chemical changes
which render other ingredients more available. Calcium
(lime), for example, aids in making the nitrogenous materials
more quickly available and changes the physical nature of
soils. Sulphur seems to exert a beneficial influence on plant
growth and iron is necessary in the formation of chlorophyll.
Nit is the “top growth” element needed for leafy
irogen vegetables such as spinach, kale, parsley, etc.
Aside from mixed fertilizers, nitrogen can be had in various
organic forms as in bone meal, blood meal, tankage, fish
meal, cotton seed meal and inorganic forms such as nitrate
of soda (tending toward an alkaline reaction), ammonium
sulphate (tending toward an acid reaction), urea and
potassium nitrate. The organic materials are safest to use
as they react slowly and do not burn.
Phosphorus is generally the most needed element, as
the continued use of manures possessing
such a little of it, combined with the fact that most crops
are heavy phosphorus feeders, soils worked for a number
of years are practically depleted of this element. A real
fertile soil is rich in readily available phosphorus. It is
the element which promotes growth and vigor, flowers, fruit
and seeds. Beans, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, turnips and
rutabagas seem to respond to heavy feedings of phosphorus.
It is available in mixed fertilizers, superphosphate, bone
meal and couee ; 1 a oe
is the root growing element. Asparagus, beets,
Potash carrots, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes and
radish all respond to extra potash feeding. Sulphate of
potash is best for tobacco, lettuce and leaf crops, while
muriate of potash is most beneficial to carrots, potatoes and
root crops.
KNOW which elements are needed
in your soil
Practical tests with
the Sudbury Soil Test
Kit will show the
acidity of soil and any
possible deficiency in
nitrogen, phosphorus,
and potash. Each kit
is accompanied by
complete instructions
and tables of plant
needs.
MODEL D (as illustrated)—Contains enough soil
testing solutions to make 20 individual tests. $2.00.
CLUB MODEL—Makes 50 individual tests for nitro-
gen, phosphorus, potash and acidity. Cased in hand-
some sturdy imitation leather. $4.75.
MODEL B—In permanent metal case. Contains suf-
ficient chemical for 60 individual tests for nitrogen,
phosphorus, potash and acidity. Case contains test tube
rack, extra test tubes, special glass funnels, color
charts and a supply of filter paper. $9.75.
TESTING FLUID for refill. Specify whether for nitro-
gen, phosphorus, potash or acidity. 2 0z., 75c; 6 oz., $1.50.
FISHER ALKACID SOIL TESTER, $1.00.
Superior Seeds
ACID OR ALKALINE PREFERENCES
(Letters refer to degree of acidity in chart below)
VEGETABLES, GRAINS, GRASSES, ETC.
A
PAN Ean cccvenccoveressscsctcedorosecsooscmeeteet MG COLIN sas cecescascectoscconntsencoesccuctecacosteser B
Asparagus A Lettuce ......... eA
Barley ........ A Muskmelons peri
Beans Cc iS esscceseee at
BOCES | ecrvecsaaen A Onions wA
Bent Grass -_D Parsley ..... 7.4
Blue Berries... .E Parsnips ee)
Blue Grass Al Peas wees ex
Broccoli ..... resyl33 Peppers sah O
Cab ace perce crrsasnrcette terest nace A Plums ........ =o D)
Carrots ...... TA Potatoes ..D
Cauliflower A Pumpkin mid)
Celery .......... A Radish ......
Chicory .B Raspberries B
Corn .B Red Clover. B
Clover A Rhubarb B
Cowpeas .C Rye ... Cc
Cranberrie ES Spinach B
Cucumber 3B Squash Cc
Currants . <€ Strawber Cc
Eggplant .B Tobacco Cc
Endive .. .B Tomato Cc
Gooseber .C Turnip So:
Grapes pb) Rutabaga ..... eG
Kale .. reret 3) Watermelon 2B
Ts AUTel i eessecsscassssosscscsssesceteccesveoectessees E SWiHeati core cccestcsserecicec verse eteccccee ns A
FLOWERS
DAZAN CAS eos, osc cscssteicavacctessczsesacssectestons E Hydranvea BUC! -..cccc.ccccsccessrcceereevs E
Anemone B Hydrangea Pink CS
Aster ......... B Sind pei censertestescesceee .B
Begonia .......... B Lady Slipper i
Bleeding Heart.. Cc Larkspur ..... oes
Bouvardia ....... G Lilac ...... alt:
Calendula ... A Lily ..... seat
Candy-tuft B Lupine ....... .C
Canna .......... B Marigold ..... soak
Carnation .... B Mignonette ..... .B
Centaurea ... B Morning Glory A
Cineraria ............ A Myosotia ....... .B
Chrysanthemum B Narcissus ..... co}
Clarkia. cesccsescressess B Nasturtium A
Clematis ... A Orchid ....... D
Columbine B Pansy B
Cosmos .......... B Peony B
Cyclamen Cc Primula .... B
Dahlia. 3.2: B Poinsettia B
Delphinium . Cc Petunia . A
Didiscus ....... B Phlox Cc
Easter Lily... Cc Poppy B
Euphorbia .. c Rhodode Cc
Feverfew . B Rose ... ..B
Ferns ...... (o St. Paul ..B
Forget M A Salpiglossis ..B
Fuschia . B Scabiosa ........ ..B
Gardenia E Schizanthus . .B
Genista .. A Snapdragon . aris
Geranium A Stocks) sWiccsccss —_B
Gerbera ..... A Swainsonia .. A
Gladiolus . B See Peas... =
Godetia ..... B see oO <
Weather D nbulee aes .B
S esteria . .B
Heliotrope A Woodbine “_B
Holly ......... E Yucca ..... _B
ER YRC bhai scercssccevcnsacersacecccsctececuectocs B ALTIMA eestor ccosaacsterneceareeet ee B
4pH 5pH 6pH 6% pH 714 8pH
E D c eee A
Acid Alkaline
Neutral
B, C, D and E indicate degrees of acidity from 7 pH, which
is neutral, to 4 pH which is extremely acid. “A” indicates
a slightly alkaline condition —(1000 lbs. Hydrated Lime per
acre will change a sandy loam from pH 5 to pH 6.)
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md. 91
FERTILIZERS
These recommendations are made by the University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.
Analysis C.O.D. Price
Per Ton Bag 167 lbs. CROPS AND SOILS
FIELD CORN, WHEAT, RYE, WINTER BARLEY, (200-400) on Piedmont and
2-12- 6 $26.82 $2.95 Mountain Valley soils. For annual legumes on heavy unmanured soils (200-400).
ALFALFA at planting time (300-700).
ALFALFA, CLOVERS (200-800), SOYBEANS, COWPEAS (200-300). In rotation, on
0-14- 6 24.53 2.75 manured land. CORN and GRASS land (200-400) that is heavily manured. Recom-
mended for legume sods in orchards.
0-12-12 27.23 3.00 SOYBEANS, COWPEAS (200-300), ALFALFA (300-800), and the fall-planted green
aS manure crops (200-400) on the lighter soils.
2- 8-10 or 27.00 3.00 SWEET POTATOES (800-1200), CARROTS, PARSNIPS, TURNIPS and other root
3- 8-15 31.95 3.55 crops (400-800).
SWEET CORN (200-500), and TOMATOES (500-1000) for canning on heavy soils
3-12- 6 28.58 3.20 and where manure is used. WINTER GRAINS, FIELD CORN (200-500), on light
i Narr soils. LATE POTATOES (600-1000) on heavy soil. GRASS SOD, COVER CROPS
; and ORCHARDS.
5-10- 5 30.15 3.35 Cannery PEAS and BEANS on heavy soil or well-manured soil (400-800). SWEET
‘i £7 _|_ CORN (200-600) for market, early and mid-season STRAWBERRIES (300-600).
ALEQaag 29.25 3.25 TOMATOES (500-1000) in rotation with field crops on light soils. Late POTATOES
2 a (500-1000), ASPARAGUS (400-800).
5- 8-12 33.53 3.75 For vine crops—MELONS and CUCUMBERS on light soils and for TOMATOES on
; t sandy soils (400-1000).
EARLY POTATOES (2000), ASPARAGUS, LATE STRAWBERRIES, LEAFY VEGE-
6- 8- 6 31.28 3.50 TABLES, and other truck crops (400-800). CANNING PEAS on light soils (400-800).
| Spring application on PASTURES and LAWNS (200-400).
4-12- 4 29.03 3.95 Fall applications on PASTURES, TURF GRASSES (200-400) and HOME LAWN
; (10-20 lbs. per 1000 square feet).
Ton prices include delivery to farm. If hauled from factory deduct $1.50 per ton.
Figures in parentheses indicate the minimum and maximum rates of fertilizer to be applied per acre. The actual
amount recommended is based upon the results of soil tests and management practices.
In special cases another recom-
mended analysis may be suggested for crops other than those listed, and single ingredients are recommended where addi-
tional supplies are needed.
PURE RAW BONE MEAL (Extra Fine)
An excellent fertilizer, especially recommended for lawns,
rose bushes, grape vines, and deep-rooted shrubbery, where
it is desired to furnish the plants with a perfectly safe,
slow-acting but continuous supply of nourishment.
and nurserymen use large quantities of our bone meal very
successfully.
C. O. D. price per ton, $44.60.
bag, $2.75.
STEAMED BONE MEAL (Bone Flour)
100 Ibs., $2.60.
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE
5 Ibs., 20c; 10 lbs., 35c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 100-lb. bag, $2.25. C.O. D.
price per ton, $35.42.
FOR SOIL IMPROVEMENT
Lb. 101bs. 251bs. 100 lbs.
Aluminum Sulphate ......... $ .10 $ .50 $1.00 $3.25
Asparagus Alte ener: 20 40 1.15
Cotton Seed Meal............ -50 1.00 2.75
Florists | Epsom Salts ................ -10 65 1.25 4.50
Kaimit(20 7a) heer eee iene. -05 45 85 2.00
10 Ibs., 45c; 25 lbs., 85c; 50 Ibs., $1.50; 100-Ib. | Muriate of Potash........... 10 50 1.00 3.00
Nitratevor Sodas -iereloetes .05 .35 -75 2.35
Sulphate of Ammonia........ -10 40 75 2.50
Sulphate of sPotashe een ere 10 50 1.00 3.25
G. 0. D. price per ton, $4725 | aupee Beoephate (072). 18 te
Top Soil (500 Ibs. $3.50)..... 20 35 15
Wood “Ashes! Soe nea 50 1.00 2.50
Let us quote special prices on quantities.
FULTONS 30 Tablets, 25¢; 75
BLOOD MEAL
10c per lb.; 3 Ibs., 25c; 25 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $4.00.
COW MANURE
SHREDDED. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 Ibs., 90c; 50 Ibs.,
$1.50; 100 Ibs., $2.65.
gardens and lawns.
HYDRATED LIME
Especially useful for correcting acid condition of soils in
10-lb. bag, 20c; 50-lb. bag, 50c. Let us
quote ton prices.
Tablets, 50c; 200 Tablets,
$1.00; 1000 Tablets, $3.50.
(By mail add 10%.)
PLaniaBB
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INOCULATE ALL LEGUME SEEDS WITH
1898—FORTY THREE YEARS OF SERVICE—194]
When ordering, Always state name of seed.
LAND PLASTER
100 Ib. bag, $1.25. C. O. D. price per ton, $17.10.
GROUND TOBACCO STEMS
A finely ground, organic fertilizer material.
readily available source of ORGANIC Nitrogen and OR-
ALFALFA, all Clovers | LESPEDEZA
. . Size Retail
Sie Par Small (Inoculates up to
v2 bu. each...$ 30 | 50 1b. seed) ..... $ .45
i” bus each... -50 Large (Inoculates up to
An ideal and 2%, bu. each... 1.00 100 lb. seed) .... .65
GANIC Potash. Does not burn tender roots. Apply at rate PEAS (All Varieties) So ea dh
of 5 to 10 Botnds per 100 square feet, or 1000 to 2000 pounds VETCHES(AllVarieties) CEANGS oe aiid
per acre for all truck crops, tobacco, fruit, tomatoes, pota- Y, bu. each...$ .25
toes, etc. Analysis 14-0-44%. 10 Ibs., 50c; 25 Ilbs., 90c; 1 5 bu. each... .35 aa {inocuntee 30
100-Ib. bag, $2.50. 2 *5 bu. each .... .58
124 bu. each... .55 Da Ra eaeh 260
ADCO 5 bu. each... 1.50 (Oncican ae
12% bu. each... 3.60 | *30 bu. each .... 3.45
Is a powder, which, when mixed with almost any non-woody
vegetable waste, and kept wet, gradually converts it into
manure.
59 pounds of ADCO makes a ton of manure. Equal to
stable manure—Odorless. 71% lbs., 85c; 25 Ibs., $2.00; 150
Ibs., $10.50.
92 J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore,
(6-5 bu. cans)
BEANS—String, Wax and Kidney.
Y% bu., 25c; 1 bu., 35c;
5 bu., $1.50.
Garden Pkg. for Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas and Lupines—
enough for 6 lbs. seeds, 10¢ each.
Md.
Superior Seeds
Mr. W. E. Hartman
of the National Acad-
emy of Sciences says:
“T believe that Hyper-
Humus is_ responsible
for the general excel-
lence of both lawn and
plantings.”” For many
years the U. S. Gov-
ernment has_ used
Hyper-Humus in the landscaping and planting of many
of its public buildings, Post Offices, and Parks. It made
the Government’s standard for landscaping, and is ap-
proved for Government plantings in Washington and
throughout the East.
FIVE HYPER-HUMUS VALUES
Hyper-Humus is literally a workshop for bacterial con-
version. The millions of beneficial bacteria in Hyper-
Humus gives life and fertility to your soil.
2 Hyper-Humus is a storage-house of soil organics ...
plant food awaiting plant call.
Hyper-Humus is a reservoir of normal moisture, assist-
ing food conversion, and coming to the aid of your
plants when they need it.
ma
A balanced ration of all the Elements
science has discovered plants must
have to thrive. Clean, odorless, easy
to handle. 100% effective. The best
thing on earth for lawns and gardens.
A etet
. bag .
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SEMANAS. ete) ON in le vas (tiga Ae
AMERICA'S FINEST PLANT FOOD
ESSKAY QUALITY PLANT FOOD
(Analysis: 5-9-4)
A complete organic fertilizer
consisting of blood, bone meal,
tankage and potash scientifically
blended for Flowers, Lawns, Vege-
tables, Trees and Shrubs. It builds
up the soil and leaves no acid
residue. $
100-lb. bag... 3.50
= es 50-Ib. bag 2.35
= PLANT FOOD: 25-lb. bag 1.50
= 10-lb. bag SHS
=> A COMPLETE FERTILIZER FOR 2
= LAWNS. SHRUBBERY, TREES, FLOWERS 2-lb. bag 25
AND VEGETABLE GARDENS. —
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS How to cure a
NITROGEN
AVAILABLE PHOSPHORIC ACID
POTASH SOLUBLE IN WATER
Gkaibkciatales
THE WM. SCHLUDERBERG-T_J.KURDLE
BALTIMORE, MD.
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EROSIONET
Now you can grow grass
on that stubborn slope. Un-
roll this mesh blanket and
laugh at the rain. Your
seeds will not be washed +
out, and you will get a , pfs ae
sturdy stand of grass.
; USE BEMIS EROSIONET
45 in. wide 10c per yd.
Superior Seeds
| many times its weight in moisture.
J. MANNS & CO., Baltimore, Md.
Humus makes rich
loamy garden soil out
of common dirt. Added
in sufficient quantity it
will give the soil the
proper’ texture, help
hold the right amount
of moisture, and retain
plant foods for natural
plant stimulation.
4 Hyper-Humus is a regulator of temperature and air
- . . So vital to plant life.
5 Hyper-Humus has perfect friability . . . it is easy and
pleasant to use; absolutely free from odor and from
weed-seeds.
AMOUNT TO APPLY PER SQUARE FOOT:
NEW LAWNS, 1 to 3 lbs.; OLD LAWNS, 1 to 2 Ibs.
GARDENS AND FLOWER BEDS, 2 to 4 lbs.
10 Ibs., 40c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 100 Ibs., $1.75; 500 Ibs.,
$6.50; 1000 Ibs., $11.50; ton, $20.00. Let us quote
5 ton and carload lots.
NOTE: It is suggested that you add 1 pound of an
approved non-toxic plant food to every 10 pounds of
Hyper-Humus.
PEAT MOSS
Promotes Growth by Improving Texture of Soils and
Regulating Supply of Moisture
Investigate its Many Advantages
Peat O’Maine peat moss is of
sphagnum derivation, comparable in
every respect and effectiveness with
the imported varieties of pre-war
days. An excellent soil improver
where organic matter is needed.
Recommended for binding and hold-
ing moisture in sandy soils, for
lightening of heavy clay soils. Also
recommended for mulching, both for
summer moisture retention and
winter protection. Excellent for
mixing with potting soils and in
seed beds, as it absorbs and holds
Bales contain sufficient
material to cover 250 square feet, 1 inch deep when loosened.
Junior Bale, 10 bushels CRS ORICON ee a ee ae oon VAL
Special Prices on Larger Quantities
EGYPTIAN GROWER
(Analysis: 2.70-1.60-1.28)
A genuine guano, rich in organic matter. A natural plant
food and soil builder. Egyptian Grower is a poultry manure.
Thoroughly aged and cured before being ground.
2 Ibs., 25c; 25 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00.
AGRICO FOR LAWNS, TREES AND SHRUBS
(Analysis: 7-7-5)
100-lb. bag $4.00
50-lb. bag 2.50
25-lb. bag 1.50
AGRICD 10-lb. bag -75
5-lb. bag Ad
AGRICO FOR GARDENS
(Analysis: 4-10-4)
HOO-Ibbaey Asse $3.75
bO=[bisbapt vase ee. 2.40
25-lb. bag a 1.40
LO-Ibsebagw 2.42.00. : ie
b-lbabag =. 5°. 45
(Thiamin Chloride)
Pure Crystalline Powdered Form
Amazing results are being achieved by amateur and pro-
fessional growers through the use of this growth produc-
ing vitamin which causes plant life to gain the greatest
possible benefit from the soil. Not a plant food or fer-
tilizer, but a root re-invigorator which materially speeds
growth, produces earlier, larger and healthier plant
species.
1 milligram (a quantity equal in volume to the head of
a small pin) dissolved in 20 drops of water is a basic solu-
tion. This is further diluted at the rate of 1 drop to 1
gallon of water for the ordinary minimum concentration.
For some varieties stronger concentrations up to a maxi-
| mum of 20 drops in 1 quart of water have produced best
results. 1/10 gram vial makes up to 2,000 gallons, $1.00.
| VITAMIN B-1
|
For LAWNS and GARDENS
@For greater gardening suc-
cess feed everything you grow
with Vigoro. It supplies all
11 elements plants require
from soil. Delightful to use
. . . clean, odorless, sanitary.
Most economical, too!
VITAMIN B-1 PELLETS
Box 10 Pellets (1 milligram each) makes 200 gallons
solution, 25c.
Box 100 Pellets (1 milligram each) makes 2,000 gallons
solution, $1.00.
TAT VITAMIN B-1 (Liquid)
A Product of Swift © Company 1% fluid ounce makes 100 gallons, 25c.
PRICES 2 fluid ounces make 800 gallons, $1.00.
100-Ib. bag. $4.00 25-lb. bay. . $1.50 5-lb. pkg $ .45
50-Ilb. bag.. 2.50 10-lb. pkg -85 1-lb. pkg LO VITA-FLOR
F. O. B. Baltimore Vitamin B Solution
A solution contatne afl Vitemin erowtn substances
necessary for plant development. wo drops make one
D YOUR PB gallon canine YY 02Z., 50.
S TAT SYPHONETTE
Unique solid brass device, at-
tached to garden hose enables
A an growing compound containing the eleven
istribution of Vitamin B-1 solu-
elements, five vitamins (including Vitamin B-1), and two distri erento apie
established plant hormones. ble fertilizers, fungicides, arse- 7
Plant Dinner creates vigorous healthy growth of all pave s plead for grub control,
varieties of plants whether grown in soil, sand or water. ee oat 5
It has been repeatedly tested by expert growers under all = Sy
kinds of conditions, and proven to yield uniformly grati- iS
fying results.
1% ozs. makes 112 pints A Hed aee esa
6 ozs. makes 384 pints : : -75
RooroNne
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.
HYPONEX
Chemical Plant Food
Contains Vitamin B-1
For growing plants in soil, sand or
water. Ideal for “tank farming,” a com-
plete and balanced plant food; odorless
and keeps indefinitely.
3 oz. make 18 gallons $ .40
1 lb. makes 100 gallons 1.00
The New Hormone Powder
for dusting seeds, cuttings and
bulbs. Requires no solutions
nor soaking and is easy to use. : FLORALIFE
Assures better germination of Prolongs life of cut flowers, retards wilting, prevents
seeds, produces better plants fading, maintains fragrance. Used by practical florists
with longer roots, greater top ec’ 1933. 2 é
growth and vigor. Rootone kills 10c size, complete form, nothing to add, Teady for in-
fungi and prevents dampening stant use, sufficient for 1 at. of water. 20c size, with addi-
tion of 10 oz. of sugar makes 10 qts. of solution.
g 4 off.
UNTREATED N 2-oz. size will treat 3 bu. seed \
or 3,000 cuttings, $1.00.
1 lb. will treat 30 bu. seed or
30,000 cuttings, $5.00.
SALEM SPREADERS
TREATED “,
Automatic shut off;
six quantity adjust-
ments.
16 in. 22 lb. cap. . .$3.45
20 in. 40 lb. cap... 6.95
30 in. 80 lb. cap.. .13.95
E-Z—Cheap but prac-
tical—95c ea.
Reg. U.S. Pat. OFF
TRANsSLANTONE
Contains Vitamin B-1 and other parts of the Vitamin B
fraction, plus plant Hormones which are active in root
formation.
This Vitamin-Hormone tonic stimulates the growth of
seedlings, plants, trees, shrubs, rose bushes, lawns, etc.,
by not only forming new roots but by also continuing
their growth and making plant food more available. Very i 4 VIGORO SPREADERS ;
beneficial to transplanted seedlings, shaded lawns and | “B’—16 in., 15 lb. capacity.. = $ 3.00
backward garden plants. 1 ounce makes 10 gal. trans- | Junior—16 in., 35 lb. capacity..... OL oa kama 6.45
lanting solution or 900 gal. watering solution. Oz., 50c; Standard—24 in., 65 Ib. capacity................-.- 13.50
3 3 oz., $1.00; Ib., $4.00. i Special—36 in., 100 Ib. capacity...........4.--..-- 19.95
VEGETABLE SEEDS
Corse cresecccce
Buca Cormeen ec
Summer Savory
Sweet Potatoes.........
Swiss) (Ghardi* 3542.06.
FPR VME Wire arcioe\s'e10.9,0 acters 19
TOMACOES He yc nen 36, 37
LTCERIE Soe ee ee 39
UPNIpsr greek eee fast
Varieties of Special Merit 3
Vegetable Planting Chart 2
Watermelon 3.5. e oo:
Wax Beansaso5.c colle.
FIELD SEEDS, ETC.
Bird Seed
Hicld: Seedstac) eee 40, 41
Pasture Mixture ........
Wild) Bird!|Seed! 5) 5.9.
PLANTS, ROOTS AND
NURSERY STOCK
Amaryllis
Asparagus Roots........
Azaleas
Barberry
Begonias
Bleeding Hearts ........
Caladiums
Cannas
ee
Clematis (Vines)... S20...
Daffodil, Peruvian ......
Dahliay Rootsissias/sqe0 cs
Elephant Ears ..........
Evergreens
Flower: Plants). 4s000.°
Geraniums
Gladiolus
Hedge) Plantss.. ses seee
Horseradish Roots .....
Peonies
seer
Ceres escesesece
Rhododendrons ........
Rose) Bushes* pee eee
Strawberry Plants......
Trees
FLOWER SEEDS
Achillea
Aconitum
African Daisy... .. 2552...
Ageratum
APTOSLEMM Aw a ee 43
Alyssum
Amaranthus ............ 44
Anchusa
Armeria
Asters
aS a
Baby’s Breath........ 46,54
44
Balsam
Bartonia
Bellis
ee?
Blue Lace Flower.......
Boston Ivy
Calendula
Callirhoe
Campanula
Candytuft
INDEX pe
Canterbury Bells..... 44, 52
Carnations <.:.-.=-:.- 44, 52
Castor Oil Bean........
Gelosiawetneten ecco
TAUTCR eo Gans sc 44, 52
Centau Be
Cerastium: 0icvee ac .0'
Chinese Bellfiower......
Chinese Lantern Plant..
Chrysanthemum ...... 45, 52
GIATciat jee ates otters 45
Goccineum\ 2/52 .62/2 eis)
CockscombA =: ).s. see sec
Golens te Ce eek eae: 43,52
Columbine --.e- ce eee 51
Coral Bells? > h255.-40%
Coreopsis 2:42 <)26-2 3. 43, 52
Cosmos tiie ediceta ts See 45
Cyclamen!o.. 3222-2 5 ee
Delphiniumy — 2.5.2 - 22.
Dianthus ec. anee eee 43, 53
DIGISCUS. on = syy8 aja a= ek
Digitalis sce acces
Dimorphotheca .........
Huphorbia’s..j.0% 22.2 sco
False Dragon Head......
Meverfew "|. ch eb seats 5
1d Re aa cnr errs
Forget-Me-Not .........
Four) (O'Clock... 24-00
Globe Amaranth ........
Gloxiniayoy. cbs oe
Heleninmyeys ns e-
Helianthus:..-4) s50<0-4G
Helichrysum) --.- 22
Heliopsisy sees eee
Heliotropes no. ee 43,54
Hesperis Matronalis ....
Hencheraw 3 ee,
Hibiscusae rane
Hollyhocks) 4-5 scans oan
Honesty) pn ot as
DELS Se cae tee
Kenilworth Ivy .........
KOCHiawt sane ecen Ook
TUN ATIG eens eee as ee
Mallow Marvels....... 46, 54
Maltese Cross.......... 55
Mexican Rose
Mourning Bride
Ornamental Grass
Painted Daisy
Rock Soapwort
Salvia Splendens
Scarlet Sage
Sensitive Plant
Shasta Daisy
Snapdragons
Snow in Summer
Snow on the Mountain. .
Summer Cypress
Summer Poinsettia... .43, 48
Wallflower. .
Xeranthemum
FIELD SEEDS
Alfalfa
Canada Field Peas
Clover
Creeping Bent Grass....
Crimson Clover
Dwarf Essex Rape
Field Corn
Kentucky Blue Grass....
Mammoth Clover
Meadow Fescue
Pp
Rhode Island Bent Grass 40
Sheep’s Fescue
Sorghum
Soy Beans
Sudan Grass
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. .
Timothy 40
White Dutch Clover
Antrol Ant Sets
Ant Traps
Arsenates .. :
Asparagus Bunchers ....
Asparagus Knives
Baby Chicks
Back Bands
Bag Balm
Barbed Wire
Barn Door Hangers.....
Beetle Traps
Beetle Spray
Bee Supplies
Black Leaf Forty
Blood Meal
Bone Meal
Books ..
Bordeaux Mixture
Brooders
Brooder Thermometers. .
Brush Hooks
Butter Coloring
Butter Paper
Butter Prints
Carbola
Carbolineum
Celery Bleachers
Chains
Channel Drain Roofing. .
Chemical Plant Food....
Cordage
Corn Planter
Corn Shellers
Corona Coppercarb
Crow Repellent
FL
SA HS TERE)
64
Cultivators .
Cuprocide
Cyano Gas
Dairy Supplies
Day-Old Chicks
Dibbles
Dog Food
Dog Repellents
Drag Scoop
77
Dry Lime and Sulphur... é
0
Ducks
Dusters
Dutox
Egg Baskets
Egg Candler
Egg Carriers
Egg Cartons
Egg Grading Scale
Egg Preservative
Egyptian Grower
Electric Hedge Trimmer.
Electric Farm Fence....
Electric Hot Bed Heater.
Electric Water Systems.
Emerson Std. Mowers...
Engines
Erosionet
Esskay Plant Food
Evergreen
Fence Posts
Fencing
Fertilizer
Fertilizer Distributors ..
Fish Oil Soap
Flame Sprayer
Floralife
Flour of Sulphur
Flower Boxes
Flower Pots
Forks
Formaldehyde
Fruit Pickers
Fruit Presses
Fungtrogen
Garden Barrows
Garden Cart
Garden Gadget
Garden Trowels
Gasoline Engines
Glass
Glass Churns....
Glass Cloth
Gloves .
Grafting Wax
Grape Dust
Grass Collectors
Grass Hooks
Graswips
Glazing Points
Glazing Putty
Grindstones
Halter Chains
Hanging Baskets
Hand Cultivators
Hand Plows
Hand Weeders
Hardware Cloth
Harrows
Hay Chopper
Filler
Hay Forks
Hay Knives
Hay Rakes
Haying Tools
Hedge Shears
Hoes
and Silo
INDEX
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Hot Bed Glass
Hot Bed Mats
Hot Bed Sash
Hotkaps
Hyacinth Stakes
Hydrated Lime
Hyper Humus
Ice Cream Freezers
Inoculation
Incubator Thermometers 85
Insecticides . .68, 64, 65, 66
Lethane capes ae
Lime Spreader
Lime and Sulphur....
Manure Forks
Manure Spreader
Marline
Metal Egg Crates
Milk Cans
Mills
Mole Traps
Mortar Hoe
Mortar Mixer
Motors
Mowers .... pet Pa BE rhs)
Napthalene Flakes
Neponset Pots
Nest Eggs
Nico Fume
Nitragin
Nitrate of Soda
Norcross Cultivators....
Nozzles
Paradichlorobenzene ....
Paris Green
Peat Moss
Peerless Glazing Points.
Planet Jr. Implements...
Plantabbs
Plant Bands
Plant Dinner
Plant Props
Plant) Setters). a.50 ane
Plant Stakes
Plows .
Pomo Green
Pot Labels
Post Hole Diggers
Potato Hooks
Potato Scoop
Poultry Feeds
Poultry Fencing
Poultry Remedies 81
Poultry Supplies 81, 82, 83, 84
Pruners
Pruning Paint
Pulverizers
Pumps .
Putty Bulbs
Red Arrow
Red Chief Mills
Rock Salt
Rope
Roofing Materials
Rootone
Rose Spray
Rotenone Dust
Saw Frames
Scalecide
Scales
Scraper
Seeders
Selocide
Separators
Semesan
Shearing Machines
Shears
Sheep Manure
Shovels
Shovel Plows
Singletrees
Slug Shot
Soil Improvement
Soil Tester
Spades
Spading Forks
Spike Tamp
Spray Bulbs
Spray Catalizer
Spray Chart
Sprayers
Spraying Materials 64, 65, 66
Spreaders .... 77,94
Spring Tooth Harrows.. 78
Sprinklers 7
Stalls
Stanchions
Strainer Pads
Sulphur
Sulfocide
Syphonette
Tartar Emetic
Thermometers
Tobacco Dust
Tool Grinders
Tractor
Transplanter
Transplantone
Traps ..
Tree Labels
Tree Pruners
Tree Tanglefoot
Tree Wound Paint
Tri-ogen
Trowels
Turkey Poults
Turf Edgers
Twist-Ems
Vitamin B-1
Volck .
Warren Hoes
Watering Pots
Weed Cutters
Weeders
Weed Killer
Wheelbarrows
Wheel Hoes
Wire Fencing
Wire Stretchers
Whale Oil Soap
Wine Presses
Worm Powder
Always plenty of free parking space high quality seeds, farm and garden
you can buy with absolute confidence, service.
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