Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. a q Ab " ; BALTIMORE-2. MD. CEE LOO TE ters a TO PHILA 0), 77 aif J. Manns & Co. NG BELAIR MKT 57 ORLEANS Telephone Quality of Strains Proven Plaza 1460 : at Our Trial Grounds ORDER SHEET Established 1887 J. MANNS & CO. Superior Seeds BALTIMORE 2, MD. PLEASE ADD | ENSOR AND FORREST STREETS AT BELAIR MARKET SALES TAX AND POSTAGE [ES Pe ae ee es meee Ree it pee We pay postage on IS STO aGrie Jao SBE AR AO OSS OBGC ADIOS CA O00 LA ODNO OOOO NETO 0 COCCHI OO BOO DODD OUCOGIOE C ito terra mate berber eon ‘Sa t FERS (UGE sos seons hoor couadesonnscgEaoc cbd oon anoSeoosenouas His iy IA Ae deesSacesnen= Beans, Corn and DOTS, CUT Os Rng ECORI OOOED ac” Ger coco SoC eae cae State ws asad coc ehoctcee c eas Dlanre Ram ein! Withee cadens sood dausencocct 7 aadb Cn nCOneOOde = BH OCLe Hann? 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NAMES POST OFFICE STATE ee ee ee ne se ae a a a a a a i a a a a ee ee ee ee ee eee eee ee eee ee Lk. fa S) fe Aa z 8 E k ~ C4 > 3 rs) = 1s) ed = 3 iS) S ~ | Ee ooo oa Oooo —“—| ee ja ARTICLES QUAN MANNS’ SUPERIOR SEEDS Continuously Successful Since 1887 Our 62ud Year Serving Critical Market Gardeners and Florists Varieties for Quick Freezing IN THIS CATALOG Asparagus How and When to Plant Vegetables, page 2. Stringless Beans (Green and Wax) Practical Cultural Directi for Vegetables. Lima Beans, Fordhook 242; Impr. Challenger BPE OE Sto eA ee So ties ie TN Brussels Sprouts Number of Days to Maturity. Broccoli, Calabrese types Field Seed Chart, pages 40-41. Sac ae Flower Seeds for Particular Purposes and Corn, Hybrid yellow varieties Various Growing Conditions, page 42. Peas, Wrinkled varieties ; Spray Guide, page 60. Rhubarb Squash Plant Food Elements, page 78. Spinach How to Make and Maintain Lawns, page 81. Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Farm and Garden Supplies Are Not Side-Lines With Us But the Very Items Which Determine Our Success. They Must Be Good. They Must Be Dependable. Sow the Best for Best Results. Phone Plaza 1460 e Prompt, Courteous, and Intelligent Attention Always e Suburban Delivery 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. Parcels may not exceed 70 lbs., nor measure more than 100 in. combined length and girth. PLEASE READ—Non-Warranty Approximate It is very evident to anyone who gives the matter the slightest Domestic Parcel Post Rates thought that it is to our best interests to send out only such stock as Within the U. 5. and Possessions 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: Local First & Second Zones within 150 miles Third Zone within 150 to 300 miles J. Manns & Company give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any Seeds, Plants or Bulbs we sell, and we will not be responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of the Seeds, Plants or Bulbs. Fourth Zone within 300 to 600 miles Fifth Zone within 600 to 1000 miles Sixth Zone within 1000 to 1400 miles Seventh Zone within 1400 to 1800 miles Eighth Zone over 1800 miles Prices Subject to Change Without Notice ow and When to Plant Vegetables SGHYHS HOTMAdAS . the seed eyes down they will germinate = Asai more quickly and for this reason are less ati liable to rot. Cultivate frequently but King of the Garden Pole shallow. Burpee’s Improved Bush (95 days) Vigorous and Giant Podded (95 days) The largest podded Improved Challenger very productive. Pods lima in cultivation; extremely Therefore Vigorous in growth, mid-season. Pods are borne in clus- ters of 6 to 8 and measure 6% inches long and 1% inches broad. The beans are extra large and of excellent quality. and beans resemble Fordhook Bush Limas. also known as Fordhook Pole. We quote Mr. Bruce H. Gallup who is a very successful gardener. “The best of all the pole varieties, giving one a plump, green bean, very succulent or moist, but with still enough meatiness to afford plenty of substance and carry their green color after they are cooked, with a delicious nutty flavor. As PRICES to their productiveness we are fully satisfied as we have BUSH LIMAS Pt. Qt. Pk. picked as many as 87 large plump green pods off one pole Baby, Fordhook. =n eee $ .60 $1.15 $6.50 at one time and this after the pole has been picked several Burpee’s Improved Bush ....... -60 1.15 6.50 times during the season.” Fordhook 242 Bush ............ -60 1.15 6.50 Henderson's) Bush ~°.-..-..-5--> .50 95 5.00 Wood's Prolific ..0- ener -50 95 5.00 1 90 days) Popular main King of the Garden Naa asiete: Vines Sone eS strong and vigorous; setting pods early and continuing Be to fore penn So Re ee ae heeaneia Ret vee Sst eee oe aaa ore ERS tC aS Cane EARL DEY = : - King of the Garden ............ 55 1.00 5.50 size of the pods, which are very straight and handsome; Sieva (small white)............ 50 95 5.00 of medium dark green color, broad, flat and filled with four or five large white beans of finest quality. 6 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Cable Beets 1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill; 5 lbs. per acre The soil for beets should be non-acid light, rich, fine and deeply cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 inch deep in rows 1 to 2 feet part, firming the soil about the seeds. This should be done as soon as the ground can be worked and for table use, plantings should be made every three weeks. Thin the plants to 3 inches apart. For main crop sow in the early part of May while for winter use they may be planted up to August Ist. MANNS’ BEET SEED is grown from transplanted roots which have been carefully selected as to both interior and exterior color, tops, shape and uniformity of size. It could be grown much cheaper if we were supplying our trade just ordinary commercial beet seed. Superior seeds can only be grown from specially selected parent stocks. (56 days) Perfect in shape with New Model strong abundant tops for bunch- ing and roots of a beautiful solid red color, very uniform in size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. This variety fills a definite need among market gardeners and has met with con- tinuing success. Practical growers realizing the superior quality of this strain are ordering in 25, 50 and 100-pound lots, using this one variety throughout the entire season. 25 lbs. and 50 lbs., $1.85 1b.; 100 lbs., $175.00 - (54 days) One of Extra Early Flat Egyptian {2° (25 O75 .o! excellent for forcing and extra early crop. Roots are distinctly flat, very dark red, have very small tap root and are of fine quality when young. They measure 2 inches in diameter when mature and have small tops. Early Wonder (58 days) Popular bunching variety in some sections where a light- colored beet is desired, and white zones are not objectionable. ‘ = (58 days) Roots Green Top Sunching Tall 69) Roots glossy, slightly flattened when full grown, of fine texture, bright blood-red. Large tall green top. oS = (60 days) Smooth, flattened, Crosby s Egyptian globe shaped roots with small tap root. Color, deep purplish-red in the dark strain and bright crimson in the lighter strain. Tops large and tall. (70 days) An All American Perfected Detroit Winner, of genuine quality and real beauty. Extremely dark red and not a purple or brown root in the lot. The most critical produce buyer will be pleased with its intense color, perfect shape and freedom from zones. It has plenty of top for bunching and is also an excellent canners variety. (78 days) Bright red outside, Half Long Lentz flesh pale pinkish white, sweet, about 24% by about 4 inches top shaped. Detroit Dark Red 7 eee (68 days) Our Detroit Dark Red—Long Top ‘°°, yous passed in quality and appearance. The tops are tall and strong and upright in growth and the roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and of a wonderful dark red color throughout. Very desirable for canning. Beets—Mangel / or Stock) 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill, 6 lbs. per acre in drills or 15 to 20 lbs. per acre if sown broadcast. (110 days) Attains enor- Mammoth Long Red mous size, producing thirty to fifty tons per acre. The roots are straight, well formed and much thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore easily gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. High feeding quality. PRICES Crosby’s Egyptian— PEt. Oz. yy Lb. Lb. 10 Lbs. Dark. so. ericisee coe $ .10 $ .20 $ .50 $1.50 $14.00 Crosby’s Egyptian— Dl Ges eye ere oye 10 .20 50 1.50 14.00 Detroit Dark Red (Long Top) ....... 10 #8 .20 50 1.50 14.00 Early Wonder Tall Top .10 -20 50 41.50 14.00 Early Wonder (Heenlar) 1.22 )~.- 10 5 40 41.25 11.50 Extra Early Flat EP yp Glan yy. 5 eer 10 -20 50 1.50 14.00 Green Top Bunching er NN ed tea ee 10 -20 50 1.50 14.00 Lentz (Ex. Early Light Red) ....... 10 -20 50 1.50 14.00 Mammoth Long Red.. .10 15 40 1.10 9.00 New Model ......... 10 20 .60 2.00 19.50 Perfected Detroit 10 15 40 1.25 11.50 —_e——eeeeee—eeee eee eee Superior Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 7 Selected Heads of Golden Acre for Stock Seed Production Ghhige 1 oz. for 2,000 plants; % lb. per acre Yellows Resistant Varieties marked* Number of days indicates time from setting plants to heading. CULTURE—The best results are obtained from a well-drained, deep rich loam. The very early varieties should be sown about September 15 and in 4 or 5 weeks transplanted to coldframes, from which they are trans- planted to open ground from March 15 to April 15. If this is not done the seed should be sown in hotbeds in February; making plantings later of course according to variety and time crop is wanted. The earliest sorts should be set out in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. If it is not especially desired to have early cabbage the seed may be sown in open ground and transplanted after 4 weeks. For second early crops sow in April and trans- plant in May; these will mature in July and August. The later varieties should be planted in May and trans- planted in July to rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows; these will mature from September to November. FIRST EARLY (POINTED HEADS) Selected Jersey Wakefield °°? 27s. 5 in. dia. 2% lbs.) An im- proved strain of Early Jersey Wakefield, grown and selected with the greatest care; there is none better. Plant compact and erect or very slightly spreading, with few outer leaves. Stem short. Heads of medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of excellent quality. * I bey i h Jersey Queen (66 days. 5 in. dia. 2% lbs.) The yellows resistant Jersey Wakefield. Charleston Wakefield ‘74 9s: ®% in. dia. 4 lbs.) Produces larger and heavier heads than Jersey. A week or two later in maturity. ; Selected Jersey Wakefield (ROUND HEADS) (63 days. 6 in. dia. 3 lbs.) Matures Golden Acre as early as Jersey Wakefield, forming a large round, solid head. Very uniform and compact, having a few outer leaves which permits close planting. Golden Acre usually commands high prices because it is the first round head variety on the market. (69 days. 6% in. dia. 3% Copenhagen Market lbs.) This very fine, large round headed variety is of Danish origin and has proven to be very valuable to the American grower. It is nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield. The heads average about 3% pounds, and the stems are very short. . Detroit—Yellows Resistant Golden Acre (68 days) About a week later than Golden Acre. slightly larger. Heads have creamy white interior. (71 days. 7% in. dia. 4% Early Round Dutch Ibs.) Nearly globe shaped, solid, of good quality, short stemmed. Relatively non- bolting. Splendid for home and market gardens. Plant (73 days. 6% in. dia. 3% lbs.) A selec- Green Acre tion from Copenhagen Market for a more attractive deep green color and larger heads. Valu- able for shipping as it holds a fresh appearance longer when marketed. “YELLOWS RESISTANT VARIETIES The State of Wisconsin and several other State Departments of Agriculture have for a number of years been working on the best commercial cabbage varieties, adapting them to resist yellows or wilt. It is now possible with these resistant stocks to grow cabbage successfully even on diseased land, by sowing seed which is grown under special con- ditions to make it resistant. While the cost of this seed is somewhat higher than non-resistant seed, there is the added advantage of securing stock which has been reselected for conformity to true type and heading quality. Therefore these improved varieties are most desirable for both diseased and clean ground. 8 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds bubhece SECOND EARLY Glory of Enkhuizen ‘77 %¥s- § im. dia. 5 Ibs.) Large sure heading, dark green variety, globular, very hard and solid, few outer leaves, excellent quality. A desirable all-purpose mid- season variety for shipping, local markets and sauerkraut. (78 days. 9 in. dia. 6 lbs.) Re- All Head Early markably solid and uniform in color as well as in shape and size, its sure heading qualities and tenderness make it a favorite. By reason of its compact growth, it is possible to produce 1,000 more heads per acre than many other good sized varieties. For winter use sow in July. Splendid sort for kraut making and shipping. (78 days. 9 in. dia. 6 lbs.) Ex- Early Flat Dutch cellent large early flat sort, pro- ducing good solid heads. The stem is short and it has comparatively few outer leaves. _*Marion Market (79 days. 6% in. dia. 4% Ibs.) Yellows Resistant Copenhagen. * - = (90 days. 10 in. dia. Wisconsin All Season (3) keene Re. sistant. A reliable variety equally as good for fall and winter as for summer use. Shows considerable resistance to drought. FALL AND WINTER Pointed. Head Winter ©4272. © 0 dia: 38% lbs.) Sow the seed in time to set out plants about July 15th. Dependable header, very solid, of fine quality, excellent keeper and shipper. Stands temperatures down to 24 degrees. Ready for market earlier than the Southern crop. = = (88 days. 8 in. dia. 6 lbs.) The Chieftain Savoy finest and earliest of the Savoy class and very distinct from all other sorts. Best for either early or late crops. The leaves are heavily crimped or savoyed and grow closely about the medium size, solid, dark green heads. The flavor is far superior to that of other cabbages, and for this reason is very much in demand. It is an excellent keeper and very hardy. -| (100 days. 12 in. dia. Premium Late Flat Dutch {© eA ca tent most profitable late variety, possessing all the qualities a winter keeper should have. It is hardy, vigorous, and high in quality. The heads are flat, very large, heavy and keep well for winter use. A favorite with the private gardener as well as the trucker. Golden Acre Copenhagen Market FALL AND WINTER—(Continued) = (103 days. 7% in. dia. 6% lbs.) Danish Ball Head A very hardy sure heading, heavy variety, which has proven to be the best keeper and the most desirable for distant markets. Exceedingly hardy, standing dry weather very well and may be stored successfully until late spring. Heads almost globe shaped, very hard, interior very compact, tender texture, of good flavor. Ideal for high quality kraut. * Wisconsin Hollander Yellows Resistant (105 days. 7% in. dia. 8 lbs.) A disease resistant strain of the Danish ball head type, very large, hard, sure heading. Penn State Ball Head heads. (105 days. 7% in. dia. 5% lbs.) Hard flattened globe Desirable for kraut and winter storage. PRICES Pkt. Oz. All Head Early $ .10 $ .30 American Drumhead Savoy .10 45 Charleston Wakefield .... .10 .30 Chieftain Savoy . 10 45 Copenhagen Market -60 Danish Ball Head 40 Early Flat Dutch 30 Early Round Dutch Glory of Enkhuizen Golden Acre (Original)... Green Acre Jersey Wakefield (Selec’d) Y% Lb. $ .85 1.35 1.00 1.35 1.00 1.15 85 Large Late Flat Dutch... Mammoth Rock Red Penn State Ball Head.... Pointed Head Winter.... Premium Late Flat Dutch *YELLOWS RESISTANT VARIETIES All Head Select .10 .45 1.35 Detroit (Res.Golden Acre) .10 .50 1.50 Globe (Resistant Glory).. .10 .45 1.35 Jersey Queen 10 45 1.35 Marion Market 10 .40 1.15 Racine Market 10 50 1.50 Wisconsin All Seasons... .10 45 1.35 Wisconsin Hollander No.8 .10 50 1.50 Superior Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 9 Borecole—Superior Extra Curled Borecole Scotch Kale 1 oz. for 2,500 plants Extensively grown in this section for marketing during the winter and early spring months, when other vege- tables are scarce. Borecole should be grown like cab- bage, 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. Blue Curled Scotch (55 days) Hardy as Hardy Winter and having very curly dark blue-green leaves. Curled Perfection (55 days) An improved type, specially rogued and devel- oped from a privately held American stock. Well curled and of a wonderful dark green color; winters well and commands top prices. Dwart Green Scotch (55 days) This excellent sort is low spreading and compact in its nature of growth, forming a mass of leaves which are beautifully curled. The color is an attractive bright green and the quality is excellent. Hardy Winter (60 days) This variety is one of the most salable and profitable sorts for either the home or market gardener. The plant attains a height of 18 inches and produces an abundance of beautiful light green leaves, which are densely curled and crimped. It is extremely hardy and has the addi- tional advantage of putting forth a second crop of leaves after the first have been gathered or have fallen off. Superior Extra Curled Green Scotch (60 days) The leaves of this variety are very 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. dsrussels Sprou £4 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 stand consider- able frost without protection. (90 days) Found to be the best variety Early Morn both in 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 Broadcast 1 1b. to 2 lbs. per acre—1 oz. to 300 ft. row 7 (60 to 80 days) Produces Cabbage or Heading pats 3 plants 1% to 2 ft. high. Large clusters of leaves often show a tendency to form a head. PRICES BORECOLE Oz. Y%Lb. Lb. Blue Curled Scotch $ .20 $ .50 $1.50 Curled Perfection .25 -75 2.25 Dwarf Green Scotch .20 .60 1.75 Hardy Winter Not Available Superior Extra Curled ... .30 1.00 3.00 BRUSSELS SPROUTS Early Morn 5.00 COLLARDS Cabbage Collards Georgia or Southern Morris Improved Heading Winter Hardy Number of days indicates time from setting plants to first cutting 10 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds dsroccoli 1 oz. to 2,000 plants HY (60 days) An extra early strain capable De Cicco of producing large heads followed by quantities of side shoots excellent for bunching or freez- ing. Highly recommended as the earliest maturing Broccoli obtainable. = (80 days) Popular market Calabrese Heading gardeners variety making a good large central head and a fairly good crop of side shoots. Can be grown in the east as perfectly as any shipped into this section. There is now greater public demand for this delicious vegetable making it more than ever a profitable local crop. 40 Da Extra early foliage type used for spring crop y “greens.” Extensively grown in New Jersey for New York markets. (Turnip Salad Broc- Italian Green Sprouting (yp Salad Broo: South as Salad Broccoli, grows more “greens” than seven top turnip and is fairly hardy in Maryland, making a profitable cover crop. -Sow in August broadcasting two to three pounds per acre and the sprouts will be ready for market during February or early March. ———_ Broccoli Calabrese Heading Cauliflower 1 oz. to 2,000 plants For a successful early spring crop sow the seed during the last week in September. The young plants are shaded from excessive heat, protected from high winds and given just a moderate amount of moisture. Any plants show- ing signs of black stems or mildew are destroyed. When about 5 in. tall the plants are transplanted into 3” to 4” pots and protected from freezing until March. They are then removed to the field into rows 3 ft. apart and 2 ft. apart in rows, setting the plants so that the first leaf or eye is at ground level. As soon as the heads have attained a size of 2 to 2% in. the surrounding leaves are gathered over the small heads and tied with a wooden peg or nail to keep them blanched a clean pure white. The crop is ready for home use or market about June Ist. Some growers prefer to make their first sowing in hot- beds during January or February and transplanting them 2 to 3 in. apart, assuring vigorous growth before being set out in March. A second sowing the first week in May transplanted to the field the last week in June will make a very satis- factory crop before heavy frost. Sow SNOWBALL for Spring Crop and WHITE MOUN- TAIN for Fall. . (55 days) Smaller than White Early Snowball Mountain, grown mainly for a late spring crop from seed sown in Fall or Winter. Sure heading if planted out very early in March. White Mountain (60 days) The most dependable uniform. heading variety for the vicinity of Baltimore. Produces 114 to 2 lb. heads, 6%” to 7” in diameter about 60 days after setting plants- For best results sow seed May 15th to June Ist. Cauliflower Plants sce page 39. PRICES PEt. Oz. $ .30 14Lb. Lb. $.85 $2.5 4.50 BROCCOLI | Calabrese Heading De Cicco (ex. early Calabrese) 50 1.50 Green Sprouting (Turnip 1.00 1.75 CAULIFLOWER Early Snowball White Mountain Number of days indicates time from setting plants to first cutting Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 1] Carrots 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre Our stock is grown from choice selected and trans- planted 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, friable, slightly alkaline 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 cultivation. Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until the latter part of July, in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning the plants to 2 to 3 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. (68 days, 6 in. Coreless or Scarlet Nantes (°% 2°75; 6”: earliest of its type; size and shape uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small top. Fine quality home garden variety. (70 days, 7 in. x 2 in.) A Chantenay (Long) most excellent, medium early, half-long variety. Very uniform, stump-rooted but taper- ing slightly. Smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh 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. Danvers Half Long (75 days, 7 in. x 1% in.) This igs an exceptionally fine 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. California Bunching _ ene | Chantenay = (75 days, 7 in. x 2 in.) This variety has be- Sunrise come a favorite with our market garden trade because of its fine quality, perfect shape and at- tractive color. Sunrise has been found to be specially valuable for medium and late use, an excellent keeper and thoroughly dependable. It is of most perfect form, pointed-rooted, with a broad, high shoulder. For main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown during June may be depended upon to produce the very best crop of roots to store for winter. + — : (78 days, 7 in. x 1% in.) California Bunching Developed especially as a bunching carrot for long distance shipping. Roots about 1% in. by 7 in. long, cylindrical stump rooted, deep orange color throughout, can be pulled before maturity or allowed to stand weeks later without becoming overgrown. 85 d Fe LOMinge ses Improved Long Orange {95 2%, Nard qate variety, beautiful and uniform 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. PRICES Oz. % Lb. California Bunching $ .20 $ .60 Chantenay (Long) -20 -60 Danvers Half Long .20 Imperator .20 Improved Long Orange... .20 Louisiana Danvers .25 Nantes Coreless (Special) No. 92—Large Busheling. Red Cored Danvers Sunrise Supreme Danvers 12 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Golden Plume (85 days) This new strain of Golden Golden Plume Self -Blanching, pronounced by authorities to be one of the best of all the early varieties. It matures two or three weeks earlier than other sorts, blanches more quickly and shows tendency to blight or crown-rot. The crisp, tender stalks are broad and the large full plumed centers are displayed to advantage. Tall Non-bolting Golden Plume (3° 4») Grows taller and faster than the original Golden Plume. With- stands low temperatures when planted out without bolt- ing. It is the most satisfactory Golden Plume strain for an early crop. PRICES CELERY Oz. %Lb. Lb. Cornell No. $1.00 $3.25 $10.00 Easy Bleacher 95 2.85 8.50 Full Heart 1.00 2.85 8.50 Giant Pascal (Special)... 95 2.85 8.50 Golden Plume 2.85 8.50 Tall Non-bolting Golden Plume Utah Pascal No. 99 Winter Queen CELERIAC (See Page 16) CELERY—LETTUCE Burpee’s Celtuce, pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., $1.25 4.50 2.50 2.50 14.00 7.50 7.50 Celery 1 oz. 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 covered only about 1/16 inch 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 2% to 3 feet apart. Cut off some of the root and set the plants 6 to 8 inches apart in the rows, firming the soil tightly, and cultivate them frequently 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 care- ful 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. Number of days indicates time from setting plants. Add 60 days for days required from sowing of seed. (100 days) Developed and intro- Cornell No. 19 duced by the New York State College of Agriculture and described as a cross be- tween Golden Self Blanching and Utah. An early, easy blanching strain of outstanding quality. Is prevailingly 10% to 11 inches to joint with an overall height of 24 to 25 inches. Hearts long and comparatively full. Stems thick, rounded and of smooth texture. Combines the good qualities of the Pascal type with the early, easy blanch- ing character and color of the Golden Self Blanching strains. Highly resistant to fusarium yellows. (100 days) Blanches readily, Easy Bleacher vigorous in growth and a splen- did keeper. (125 days) Green midsea- Utah Pascal No. 99 son celery. Easier to blanch than Utah. Height 26 to 28 inches, stems 9 to 10 inches long; very heavy, rounded with narrow channel, slightly tapered from base to first joint. Stems numerous, form- ing compact head and hastening blanching of inner stems and hearts. Crystal smoothness and appearance when thoroughly blanched. Wij (130 days) Of medium height, inter Queen an excellent winter keeping sort, producing thick, creamy white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. The hearts are large and it blanches well. H (140 days) A superior quality and Giant Pascal excellent keeping sort. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its fresh- ness a long time. Fine home garden variety. CELERY BLEACHERS No. Size Per 100 Per 500 B-3 7x14 in. $4.50 $20.00 CELERY SETTERS Oy mat ETL Saale eycletor area ctaieors telerere ame $1.35 CELERY PLANTS All Leading Varieties Ready During July and August SEE PAGE 58 USE A PELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE Superior Seeds * J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 13 eee ee) Manns’ No. 56—Note the low position of the ears, an evidence of extreme earliness 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. 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 tech- nical and requires the skill of a plant breeder. Buy 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. (83 days) All America winner Lincoln Hybrid for 1942—ears 74% in. 12 to 16 rows, color bright yellow; stalks 6 ft. 7 (85 days) Golden Cross Bantam (Hybrid) (3° 37s) beautiful 8-inch ears having 10 to 14 rows of golden yel- low 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 very uniformly it should be planted at intervals of a week or ten days to assure a continuous supply. - (87 days) Outstanding yellow Ioana Hybrid hybrid developed by the Iowa Ex- periment Station, a few days later than Golden Cross. Ears about 8 inches long, 12 to 14 rowed, cylindrical, well fitted with medium narrow, light yellow kernels. Excel- lent canning and market garden variety. Very productive. Stowell’s Evergreen Hybrid {°° 42¥s) There are many Hy- brids of the 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 Hybrid Stowell’s. The ears are large, well filled, of beautiful appearance and excel- lent quality. 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 varieties 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 to a hill. The size of the variety and the richness of the soil should determine the distance of planting. Hybrid corn because of its deeper rooting character may be planted closer than open pollinated varieties. Cultivate frequently but shallow until the tassels appear. Manns’ No. 56 (65 days) The best most salable early market corn we 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. (74 days) A distinct Improved Early Adams (ocean over the Old Early Adams, fully as hardy; ears measure from 7 to 8% inches in length, with 12 or more rows to the ear. Grains are narrow and deep, of good table quality. Early Superior (83 days) This new variety is of remarkable size considering its earliness. The ears are 8 inches long and have 14 to 18 rows of rather narrow deep grains. The quality is excel- lent and the attractive appearance of the rich, tender, well-fitted ears make it a very desirable sort for the Market Gardener. (85 days) Ripens 10 to 12 Early Evergreen days in advance of Stowell’s Evergreen, and is equally as good in quality. Ears 6% to 8% in. Kernels sweet and tender; cob small, with irregular rows. Stowell’s Evergreen Extra Selected (90-95 days) Grown more extensively than any other; a favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. Ears of large size, 7% to 9% in., kernels very deep, tender and sugary, very productive and remains for a long time in fit condition for table use. Country ‘Gentleman > ©5/29072))) Veruyace grains, small cob and exceedingly rich flavor. Often produces 3 to 4 6% to 8 in. ears to the stalk. The grains are “staggered” on the cob, leaving no signs of rows. 7 (98 days) A pure white strain White Evergreen of the popular Stowell’s Ever- green. Ears 7% to 9% in. Well filled from butt to tip with long, slender, pure white grains. PRICES 50 Qt. Lbs. Adams Early $ .55 $10.00 Black Mexican 75 12.50 Country Gentleman (Shoe Peg) 4 -75 Early Evergreen 70 Early Superior 75 Golden Bantam ‘75 Golden Evergreen -75 Improved Early Adams .. . .55 Manns’ No. 56 95 Stowell’s Evergreen Ex. Selected -75 White Evergreen .40 75 12.50 12.00 12.50 12.00 12.00 10.00 12.00 4.00 12.00 Pop Corn—South American Giant—25c Ib. HYBRIDS ; Aristogold Golden Bounty Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid Golden Grain Golden Rocket 1.25 1.25 6.25 6.25 22.50 22.50 1.15 1.25 1.25 1.15 1.00 1.15 1.25 1.50 5.00 6.25 6.25 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.25 7.50 16.50 22.50 22.50 20.00 22.50 22.50 22.50 27.50 Marcross C6-13 (72 days) .60 Stowell’sEvergreenHybrid .65 Stowell’s Hybrid-14x5 ... .75 Top Cross Country Gentleman 1.25 6.25 22.50 14 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Gale Corn We carefully follow Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station’s reports in selecting for you the Hybrids best suited for Maryland HYBRID CORN increases yield 15% to 25%, is re vigorous root systems, therefore less affected by drought or severe wind. OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES Clark’s Early Smoky Dent Te «2rliest Dent Corn in cultivation, maturing in 75 to 80 days; a good yielder, grows strong, quick, and has 7 to 8 foot fodder. 7 7 (90 days—Roasting ears 75 Iowa Silver Mine days) Deep grained, pure white, rough-topped, with a small white cob. Ears 9 to 12 in. long with 16 to 20 rows of pure white kernels. Stalks medium height, very leafy, with broad blades. Af it Lancaster County Sure Crop 4,,{*vorite h dairy- men as a silage variety and also extremely valuable as a husking sort. Matures for silage in 90 days and for grain in 100 days producing long ears of deep large grains. — Maturing perfectly in 90 che of the North days, very hardy and pro- lific. A favorite among growers and planters needing a 90-day yellow variety. The ears are of medium size with very small cob. Kernels closely set, long and compact. Ried’s Yellow Dent (118 days) Probably the most popular open polli- nated yellow variety. m= No. 311—Acme Seg- ment Corn Planter Automatic slide type, adjust- able for number of Kernels and depth of planting. Has Chinese HYBRID YELLOW VARIETIES (90-100 days) Plants are of medium Iowa 939 height. The ears are rough, medium long, and have about 16 rows of medium deep reddish yellow grain. Yields well in average soils. Very popular with cattle feeders because of its non-flinty kernels. U S 13 (100-110 days) Well adapted to this area stpety and still used as the standard variety for comparing other hybrids. The deep green plants are tall, with medium high ears. Ears are large, carrying 20 to 22 rows of deep rich yellow medium soft grains. One of the highest yielding of all hybrids for both grain and silage. 7 (115-120 days) Dependable main Gold Line 378 crop. Variety somewhat resembling Ried’s Yellow Dent. Ears 10 to 12 in. having 20 rows of rich golden yellow kernels. The strong, sturdy fodder stays green while the ears mature making it an excellent silage variety. Exceptional strong, sturdy root growth. PRICES Big Golden Silo Filler Boone County White Clark’s Early Smoky Dent Eureka Ensilage Iowa Silver Mine Lancaster County Sure Crop bristle brush cut-off. Can be used for beans. $3.00. Leaming Improved Dent Pride of the North No. 309—Acme Ro- Ried’s Yellow Dent tary Automatic Corn Planter Full rotary Drop; having ad- justable cast disk or seed U. S. 13 (Certified) plates, and depth gauge. Ex- : tremely accurate; also plants Kentucky 203 (Certified) White.. No. 311 beans and peas. $3.85. Superior Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 15 Chicory—Wiltloof Chicory 1 oz. to 80 ft. of row; 4 lbs. per acre Witloof (French Endive) (°° dvs) A very choice winter salad forced in hotbeds from roots previously grown outdoors; producing solid oblong heads blanched ivory white. Chard (Swiss) 1 oz. to 150 ft. of row; 8 lbs. per acre Sow seeds the same as ordinary beet seed but thin out at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. - (55 days) Common Green (Spinach Beet) (°°, 92¥5) as Perpetual Spinach. Light green smooth leaves with small midrib. A particularly good garden item in hot weather when true spinach is out of season. Fordhook Giant in cultivation, producing ex- tremely large, heavily savoyed leaves of a beautiful glossy, very dark green color. Ribs broad, thick, white. (55 days) The best Swiss Chard Swiss Chard—Fordhook Giant Large Smooth Prague Celeriac Celeriac 1 oz. to 200 ft. of row; %4 lb. per acre Sow seed and cultivate same as celery, with the excep- tion 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. (120 days) One of the Large Smooth Prague largest, very smooth and almost round with very few side roots. Plants are vigor- ous, with large dark green foliage. Chinese Cabbage 1 oz. to 150 ft. of row; 2 lbs. per acre Chinese or Celery Cabbage belongs to the cabbage fam- ily but more closely resembles lettuce. For best results plant the seed in July or very early in August as spring plantings 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. Chihli (or Improved Pekin) {7.9270 708 4 in. thick, 16 to 18 in. long. Now the most popular strain in Baltimore, New York and Washington markets, Solid, crisp, well blanched, tender heads of excellent quality. PRICES Pkt. Oz. $ .65 $2.00 CELERIAC Large Smooth Prague....$ .10 CHARD (SWISS) Common Green (Spinach Beet) %Lb. Lb. $6.00 Fordhook Giant CHICORY Witloof CHINESE CABBAGE Improved Pekin—Chihli . .10 16 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds 7 tyme Cucumbers 1 oz. to 100 hills or 100 ft. of row; 2 lbs. per acre 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 thin to 4 plants to the hill. Another very successful method is to sow the seed in thinning to stand 12 in. apart in the row. For plant from the first of June to the first of August. Whether growing slicers or picklers the fruit should be gathered when large enough, for if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their productive uses. rows, pickles, (56 days) High yielding and very attractive uniform dark green pickler, 6 in. by 2% in. = (60 days) Very small, quite Gherkins or Burr distinct from all others, grown exclusively for pickling, and should be picked when young and tender. Klondike dark green cucumbers average inches in diameter. Packer (64 days) An old favorite with market gardeners and shippers. The handsome 7 inches long and 2 to 3 (65 days) Early, very productive, Early Fortune and having unusual disease-resist- ing ability. Fruits are 8 inches long with very dark green skin and thick, firm flesh which is crisp and tender. Excellent shipper. Marketer ered at ends. = (66 days) All American Gold Straight 8 Winner 1935, producing symmetrical 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 vigor- ous and remarkably productive. (65 days) Vines very vigorous and pro- lific; fruits very dark green, slightly tap- Notably uniform and attractive. Medal (67 days) Under fav- Long Green (Improved) orable conditions, pro- duces fruit averaging from 10 to 12 inches in length. Skin is a deep rich green, flesh solid, crisp and of excel- lent quality. Aé& C (68 days) An All American Winner in 1935, now a leading market and shipping variety. 9 to 11 inches long by 2% inch diameter, blunt at both ends, very dark. In some sections A & C has now re- Placed all other varieties. Cubit (68 days) An All American Winner in 1935, crop variety of uniform dark green color. Long, blunt at both ends, crisp, and holds its fresh qual- ity well for shipping or market. PTTL Eg pyadds be Straight 8 7) ii} Goby bay Tay aa ase ee PY epres ie LSULSEA ETL pSPEPURE Ta BE GSE lie Waka ¢ x CLE E = = (70 days) Vines are extra Japanese Climbing strong, vigorous; being a climbing sort, can be grown on trellises, etc.; valuable in small gardens. Very prolific. Fruit 2 of fair quality. in’. by: 7 “in. 4 (70 days) This vari- Longfellow Straight Pack {/) %s9 Theor primarily for greenhouse culture; its quality, size and attractive appearance, however, have definitely estab- lished it as one of 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. PRICES Black Diamond (or Stays Green) Boston Pickling or Green Davis Blend Early Fortune Gherkins or Burr Highmoor Japanese Climbing Klondike Longfellow or Straight Pack Long Green (Improved).. Marketer National Pickling Packer +144 Marketer Superior Seeds J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 17 fgg Plant 1 oz. will produce 1,000 plants Sow in March in hotbeds, and transplant when 2 inches high to 4 inches apart. When the weather becomes set- tled, transplant into the open ground 3 feet apart each way. Work the ground deep, make it rich with well-rotted manure and hoe often. Black Beauty (80 days) Large globe to oval shaped fruits, smooth, glossy, very dark pur- ple. Holds color well after picking. Florida High Bush (85 days) Very vigorous and productive; resistant to drought and root rot. Of upright growth holding the fruit well off the ground; elongated, tapering toward stem, good shipper. Chives 1 oz. to 150 ft. Small hardy perennial ready for use in 85 days, resem- bling the onion in appearance and growing in clusters. Grown for the young leaves which give a mild onion flavor to sausage, salads and various dishes. Cress 1 oz. to 150 ft, of row; 3 lbs. per acre Dwarf annual and perennial plants of mild to pungent flavor used for salads and garnishing. They require moist soils, thrive during the cool seasons in well shaded places where an ample supply of moisture is constantly available. Garden (Curled or Pepper) ‘*? 87s) Dwarf compact fast growing annual having finely curled deep green foliage. = (45 days) Dwarf plant with American Upland notched oval leaves of a mild flavor grown in this area as a fall and winter crop. Sown in July or August; requires a fertile moist soil. 100 d Hard erennial with 1 True’ Water. {20° 8835) Hardy 2 OnE stems and small thick divided leaves having a sharp pungent flavor. Thrives along moist banks or in soil covered with shallow fresh water. Endive—Full Heart Corn Sa lad 1 oz. to 20 sq. ft.; 6 lbs. per acre (50 days) Used as a salad. Large Seeded Dutch Sown in the early spring in rows 1 foot apart, it is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks. If wanted in early spring, sow in September and cover with straw as soon as cold weather sets in. Can also be grown in protected cold frames and used any time during the winter, Dandelion 1 oz. to 200 ft.; 2 lbs. per acre (95 days) The best market garden strain, Arlington forming large, glossy, stocky, thick- leaved plants, white-ribbed. e Endive 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 3 lbs. per acre Full Heart Batavian (Escarolle) {3° %2%%) widely used variety of Endive; an improved Broad Leaved Batavian with thicker and broader heads; matures slightly earlier, requiring only 90 days from sowing of seed to heading. (95 days) This is the hardiest Green Curled variety, and very desirable for the home and market garden. The deep green leaves are beautifully cut and curled, easily blanched, and become very crisp, tender and fine-flavored. FJ. ennel Florence (Finocchia) eo) ee eral mand with Italian trade. The leaf stalks are clustered in a bulb-like formation, and when these are about 1% inches wide, the plants should be hilled up to about half their height. PRICES Pkt. Oz. % Lb. $1.50 AA CORN SALAD Large Dutch CRESS American Upland ; .60 Garden (Curled or Pepper) .60 True Water 2.75 DANDELION Arlington Italian (Ciccoria Catalogna) EGG PLANT Black Beauty Florida High Bush ENDIVE Full Heart Batavian .50 Green Curled FPENNEL Florence 1.00 2.00 1,50 2.00 2.00 18 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Kale, Extra Curled—Long Standing Kale (Stberian) Broadcast, 2 to 3 lbs. per acre; 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for winter and spring use. For early spring use, sow broadcast in September. For later use sow in April or May. Extra Curled Long Standing (°° 325) A= improvement on the well-known German Extra Curled Kale; beautifully curled, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy and slow-shooting to seed. Extra Early Siberian Long Standing. / (65 days) The longest standing of Manns No. 640 any Kale we know, beautifully curled and having a distinct bright green color. Spring Smooth Leaf or Hanover Salad (30 days) Quick-growing, very hardy smooth leaf sort, tender when young. Scotch Kale, Borecole (60 days) Ready for cut- ting earlier in spring than SEE PAGE 10 PRICES RBS Oz. %Lb. Lb. Caraway $ .40 $1.20 Chives Dill, extra large Marjoram, sweet Sage Summer Savory 1.00 4.50 7.50 Extra Curled Long Standing Manns’ No. Siberian Kale (Extra Early) Spring Smooth Leaf (Hanover) Hanover Late Seeding.... KOHLRABI Early White Vienna Triumph-Prague LEEE Large American Flag.... Monstrous Carentan Special Big No. 7 Monstrous Carentan Leek Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 1 oz. will produce 1,500 plants This forms a bulb above the ground, and has a distinct fresh green delicious flavor. Sow in April in rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches between the plants. Also grown as a fall crop by sowing August Ist. = = (55 days) Excellent for Early White Vienna forcing and of fine qual- ity. The bulbs grow to the size of an apple when ready for use, and are a pale whitish-green. Triumph-Prague (50 days) Extremely early forc- ing variety, winner in “All- American” trials. Leek 1 oz. to 150 yds. of drill; 4 lbs. per acre 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. OR SCOTCH CHAMPION. Monstrous Carentan (i) Soc) of estes loves size; leaves fan-shaped, dark green; the edible stem is 6 to 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. Special’ Big.No. 7 {1°° 9878) Improved variety with unusually thick white stalk. large long EKale—Early Siberian Superior Seeds . J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 19 = SES Imperial Iceberg No. 847 ’ ae Lettuce 1 oz. to 2,500 plants; 3 lbs. per acre Days given Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as pos- sible 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 removed 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 pro- duce. 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 suitable for the season. The plants should stand 8 to 16 inches apart in the rows according to variety and the rows should be about 18 inches apart. Heading varieties particularly should be well spaced to afford plenty of air circulation which helps materially in preventing bolting to seed. (43 days) U. S. No. 1. Tip Burn Re- Grand Rapids sistant. Popular loose-leaf strain, “very satisfactory for both market and home gardens. > r ma ‘S.. Imperial Iceberg No. 44 20 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° represent time for growing marketable heads from date of sowing seed. Slobolt (45 days) An excellent high quality, crisp loose leaf variety developed by the U. S. Dept. of Agr. A Grand Rapids type, remaining in perfect edible condition for a long period. Bibb (57 days) Finest quality home gardeners extra early head lettuce; forms small very dark green head. Must be grown to head very early in summer or very late as it readily bolts to seed in hot weather. - (65 days) Extremely early, compact, form- May King ing 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. (70 days) One of the best all-head Let- All Seasons tuces, standing the hot sun to a re- markable 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. PRICES Oz. $ .20 35 YY Lb. All Seasons Bibb Big Boston Cos, or Romaine (White). Cos, Extra Dark Green... Grand Rapids Great Lakes Iceberg Imperial No. 44 Cornell No. Imperial Iceberg No. 847. Premier Great Lakes .... Progress (2428) Slobolt Unrivalled White Boston Superior Seeds Lettuce 7 (75 days) Medium sized, nearly globular Unrivalled heads; outer leaves pale green, interior nearly white, tender and sweet. A dependable header. W. 7 (75 days) We offer the Cornell hite Boston No. 43 large, heavy, light green type. Entirely free from red edge and popular among market gardeners. Cornell No. 456 bolting and to tip burn. than Great Lakes and of lighter color. adapted for muck soils. (77 days) Developed at Penn State Col- Pennlake lege for an early, large, firm-heading type. Tipburn resistant and sure heading on both muck and upland soils. 7 (80 days) An All Ameri- Premier Great Lakes ean winner for 1949. Up- land variety with sure heading tendency and stands summer heat even better than original Great Lakes. Has broad fringed leaves forming well rounded, crisp, solid heads of excellent quality. (80 days) A very sure heading Imperial type, resistant to early Frame and head slightly smaller Particularly White Boston J Progress ’Great Lakes (82 days) Developed by the U. S. Dept. of Agr. and the N. J. Exp. Sta. An ideal Ice- berg type for eastern weather conditions. Resembles Im- perial 44 but with a distinct bright green color and greater tip burn resistance. Has been thoroughly tested before being released. (82 days) One of the most satisfac- tory of the Imperials. Large and vigorous, attractive color, resistant to tip burn-. and stands up well in hot weather. (82 days) Devel- Imperial Iceberg No. 44 {82 ,72¥8). evel by Dr. Jagger of the U. S. D. A. primarily as a sure heading, disease resistant variety for shipping to the eastern markets. Its adaptability to many various grow- ing centers and a wide range of climatic conditions make it-one of the most dependable and sure heading types of Iceberg for this section. (84 days) Black Imperial Iceberg No. 847 ‘%*, 2835), Black grown successfully in the east and south for several years. Produces large size, solid, well rounded heads under con- ditions where other Iceberg types do not succeed. LETTUCE White Cos (68 days) 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 Lettuce (68 days) Similar to White but darker in Cos, Extra Dark Green color. LETTUCE PLANTS FRESH DAILY IN SEASON—See Page 58 Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2 MD. 21 Texas No. 1 (100 days) Very large, oblong, _ fleshed, sweet. (105 days) Possesses characteristics Honey Ball that make it one of the finest melons that has ever been offered to the grower, the shipper and the consumer. Exceedingly prolific, individual plants producing as many as fifteen to twenty 5 in. dia. canta- loupes to the plant. green Long John (112 days) A melon of the Cassaba Honey Dew type. The fruit 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. SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES Hale’s Best Jumbo (83 to 88 days) A leading variety for market garden- ers and shippers. Fruits oval, about 7% x 6 inches, weighing 5 to 6 lbs., heavily netted and with ribbing somewhat prominent. Flesh is thick, sweet and of excel- lent quality. cs (85 to 90 Hale’s Best No. 45 {°°.) o.in° portant shipping and home garden variety, resistant to powdery mildew, having thick, firm, sweet flesh with very small seed cavity. Fruits oval about 6% x 5 inches and weighing 3 to 4 lbs., in- distinct ribs, can be picked for shipment when nearly full ripe. 85 days) A valuable Sugar Rock Risto ee Sweet as sugar and solid. Has marvelous flavor and can be thoroughly ripened before picking. A remarkably heavy yielder. A cross between Texas No. 1 Porto Rican Rocky Dew and Hale’s Best, developed by the Texas Exp. Sta.; extremely prolific, re- sistant to downey mildew and aphids, fruits about 7 in. long by 6 in. in dia. with very thick flesh. Muskmelon CANTALOUPE 1 oz. for 50 hills; 3 lbs. 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. Many large growers produce potted plants in hotbeds, thereby assuring an earlier crop to set out in May or earlier under Hotkaps. Cultivate fre- quently, deeply away from the plants and shallow close to them, When hoeing, remove the crust from around the plants and replace with fine, loose soil. GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES Knight's Early Maryland (°? 3s) 40 ox tremely early me-, dium sized melon. Fruit oblong, 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 green flesh melon and a good shipper. Jasper (90 days) 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. Improved Rocky Ford, Jr. {°° 22%) A larse wilt resistant type of Rocky Ford. Fruit oval, slightly ribbed, densely cov- ered with coarse netting. Flesh light green, very thick and highly flavored. PRICES Oz. % Lb. Benders Surprise -20 $ .60 Golden Honey Dew .65 Hale’s Best Jumbo .65 Hale’s Best No. 45 .65 Hearts of Gold -75 Honey Ball .60 Honey Dew 60 Jasper 85 Knight’s Early Maryland. 60 Long John : .90 Pride of Wisconsin .85 Rocky Ford Improved, Jr. 4 .85 Schoon’s Hard Shell .80 Sugar Rock -75 Texas No. 1 Imperial—Hale’s Best 22 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. . Superior Seeds Dixie Queen Watermelon 1 oz. for 30 hills; 3 or 4 Ibs. per acre Cultivate exactly as for Cantaloupe, except that the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. Early Canada (75 days) Perhaps the earliest good quality melon, usually about 9/inches in diameter, nearly round. (85 days) Developed at Florida Exp. Sta. Blacklee Vigorous, very resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Fruits long dark green, flesh bright red of sweet flavor. Weight 35 lbs. Dixie Queen (85 days) A fine-flavored, early round melon; skin striped dark green and greenish ivory, flesh bright red, solid and sweet. Shipped as White Seeded Cuban Queen. Weight 30 Ibs. / (85 days) This very popular Kleckley a Sweet melon is one of the best for nearby markets. Fruits are medium size, oblong, of a dark green color and have very thin rind. Flesh bright searlet with solid heart, crisp, sugary and melting, and entirely free from stringiness. Weight 30 lbs. Stone Mountain (90 days) The outstanding in- troduction in the last few years. Can be shipped long distances and its edible qualities are distinctly superior to any other shipping variety. Weight 35 to 40 lbs. Florida Giant (95 days)—Vigorous and prolific; fruits very large, nearly round, flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Weight 40 to 50 lbs. Tom Watson (95 days) A large long melon with dark green rind and light crimson flesh of excellent quality, and a splendid shipper. Weight 35 to 40 lbs. Mushrooms Anyone with a fair understanding of the cultural re- quirements can grow Mushrooms successfully in any cli- mate 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 fre- quent 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, depending on the size of piece planted. Full cultural directions free with purchase of spawn. Bricks 30c ea., 10 bricks $2.75, bottle spawn $1.00 ea. Stone Mountain PRICES MUSTARD Pkt. Fordhook Fancy Giant Southern Curled... Tendergreen (Mustard Spinach) ¥%,Lb. Lb. 10 Lb. $1.50 $14.00 1.25 11.50 1.00 9.00 WATERMELON %Lb. Lb. Blacklee (Wilt Resistant) $ .10 $ .85 $2.50 Dixie Queen 285 2.50 2.25 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.75 1.50 Early Canada :75 Florida Giant .60 Garrison (90 days) 1.00 Eleckley’s Sweet .60 Stone Mountain :60 Tom Watson 50 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill; 4 lbs. per acre Sow the seed early in the spring thinly in rows about a foot apart. For fall use sow in August. (65 days) Darker green and Fordhook Fancy leaves more curled at the edges than any other sort. Giant Southern Curled (°,207°) wpe james mass of finely curled leaves of good flavor; hardy and vigorous. Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 23 White Silver Skin Onion (110 days) Pure Southport White Globe white, true globe form with very crisp flesh, exceedingly mild and fine grained. (110 days) Grows to Yellow Globe Danvers (77) 772) Gremio flattened globe shape, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained and excellent quality. Ripens early, keeps well and is very productive. - (115 days) Produces extra large, well- Prizetaker ripened bulbs the first season from seed; flesh white; crisp and mild in flavor. The skin is thin, of a bright straw-yellow; form nearly a perfect globe. Under ordinary cultivation this 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. (118 days) Golden Globe (Bottle Neck) (115 °25) storage or market type, medium light, deep globe bottle neck shape, skin dark golden, flesh creamy yellow, crisp, firm and mild. Early Yellow Globe \ Onions To grow large bulbs 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. To grow sets 10 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 50 lbs. per 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 eath other. In hoeing, destroy weeds and keep the ground mellow; do not cover the young bulbs with earth. Harvest while tops are partially greem and just after they fall over. This is indication of proper maturity for best storage results. White Queen flavor. (100 days) Matures me- Early Yellow Globe dium large uniform globe- shaped bulbs which keep exceptionally well. (100 days) White Silver Skin, or Portugal (10° ,*#75) growing sets and picklers. 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 appearance if the bulbs are gathered as soon as ripened and carefully dried under shelter away from the strong sunlight. When seed is sown at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre, it makes bulbs of suitable size and most desirable for pickling. (90 days) Used extensively fora bunch onion, solid flesh of a mild Usea FELINS TYING MACHINE FOR BUNCHING SPRING ONIONS ONION SETS FINE QUALITY MARKET GARDENERS STOCK 25c qt.—Pk. (8 lbs.) $1.50 Subject to change. Postage Extra Let Us Quote Larger Quantities PRICES Pkt. Oz. Danvers—Yellow Globe ..$ .10 $ .40 Early Yellow Globe -50 Golden Globe .55 Prizetaker 45 Southport White Globe... .55 White Bunching White Queen White Silver Skin, or Portugal . Yellow Sweet Spanish ... Y%Lb. Lb. $1.15 $3.50 1.50 4.50 1.65 5.00 1.35 4,00 1.65 2.00 1.65 5.00 6.00 5.00 1.35 4.00 1.65 24 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Okra be Ginko 1 oz. to 30 ft.; 10 lbs. per acre Sow in drills during April and May. Thin plants to 12 inches apart and draw earth to the stems for support. ; (55-60 days) Introduced by Clemson Spineless eieiason exp. Sta. An All- American Winner. Plant about 3 foot tall, extremely prolific producing straight tender spineless deep green pods of excellent quality. Dwarf Green Prolific {*°-5° 4@ys) A distinct variety, growing about 14 inches high; very prolific. Parsley 1 oz. to 150 ft. 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. Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled (70 days) The large leaves are very heavily crimped and curled. Very productive and most attractive, dark green color and fine mossy appearance. Green Castle (85 days) An extremely hardy, late or main crop variety which grows rather slowly early, but is tall and densely curled. Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted (°° 9°75), Te large fleshy root, which resembles the root of a Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. PRICES OKRA OR GUMBO Oz. %Lb. Lb. Clemson Spineless $ .20 $.50 $1.50 Dwarf Green Prolific Longpod 40 1.25 White Velvet (60 days).. 15 40 1.25 PARSLEY PEt. Oz. %4 Lb. Lb. 10 Lb. Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled 15 $ .40 $1.25 $10.00 Green Castle 6 .40 1.25 10.00 Paramount 15 40 1.25 10.00 Plain or Single (72 days) 15 40 1.25 10.00 40 1.25 10.00 ef soe Moe Hamburg Parsley Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 25 Early Bird FIRST EARLY SMOOTH VARIETIES Extra Early Alaska (57 days) Vine strong and vigorous, 2 to 2% feet high, of a peculiar light green color, pods 3 to 3% inches long, straight and blunt at the end. Seed round, blue, slightly pitted. Matures crop very evenly. : (60 days) The most used and best extra Early Bird early, large podded Dwarf now 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 pro- fusion and are long, large, pointed and well filled with good sized peas. Is an excellent cropper and has re- placed practically all other extra early varieties. (60 days) A favorite with Long-Podded Alaska truckers and shippers to Northern markets, 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 (°° £2%° An excep- 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. PRICES Variety Alaska—Wilt-resistant Early Bird Extra Early Alaska Long Podded Alaska Mammoth Podded Extra Early.. Peas 1 quart to 100 ft. of drill; 1144 bushels per acre Peas grow best on a light, rich, mellow soil under cool and moist weather conditions. 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. ; 2, ae * coe es aE California Mammoth 26 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Peas WRINKLED VARIETIES - H (62 days) Produces long Gradus (Prosperity) 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. = (62 days) This is one of the finest dwarf Laxtonian early peas. The vines grow 18 to 20 inches high and produce an enormous crop of 4 in. dark green pointed pods. 2 (62 days) An ideal home garden Little Marvel and early market variety, popular for years for its outstanding quality and yield. Vine: stocky, medium height. Pods: blunt, plump, dark green, 3 in. long, well filled. (62 days) One of the highest Thomas Laxton quality freezing and garden varieties. Pods blunt, dark green, 3% in. long. Vine 2 ft., slim. (63 days) An improved strain of Blue Bantam the Laxtonian type. Very early and produces pods a little darker than the Laxtonian. Vines are 16 to 18 inches high. = (63 days) All American Winner. Im- Freezonian proved Thomas Laxton type, 3% in. dark green blunt pods, wilt resistant. (65 days) An extra early variety Early Wonder 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 won- derfully prolific characteristics of this variety make it a very profitable sort for market gardeners. 1 j mm (70 days) Medium early California Ma oth profuse bearer of large handsome dark green pointed pods. Can be very profit- ably grown by commercial growers and home gardeners as a succession to Early Bird and the Laxtonian types. (75 days) One of the best long vined, Alderman main crop varieties. Hardy, prolific pro- ducing vines 3% to 4 feet in length. Pods large, pointed dark green in color. (75 days) A second early, of Dwart Telephone robust but remarkably even growth. From 16 to 18 inches high. The stout plants are fairly loaded with large, bright green pods. Each pod contains from 7 to 9 large peas of a light bright green color, tender and well flavored. (15 d ih Ans tall= Dark Green Telephone ee eee, aa to 4 feet in height, having beautiful dark green pods of. very large size, containing 6 to 7 large peas of delicious flavor. Continues in bearing for quite a long time. EDIBLE PODDED PEAS (62 days) Vines 24 in. bear- Dwarf Grey Sugar ing 2% in. light’ green- pointed pods with small gray peas. PEANUTS 7 TT (145 days) Earliest, most prolific Virginia Bunch and easiest cultivated variety. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. Superior Seeds e Gradus (Prosperity) PRICES pi. Alderman—Wilt resistant Black Eyed Peas (100 days).... Blue Bantam DarE Green Telephone—W.R.... Dwarf Grey Sugar Dwarf Market Dwarf Telephone—W.R. Early Giant (66 days) Early Wonder Freezonian Gradus (Prosperity) Laxtonian (Hundredfold) Little Marvel J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. World Beater <1; (80 days) Red conical pod, about 2 Chili, Small inches long, very hot. Fine for pep- per sauce and seasoning. Cherry Red (82 days) Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet, very hot. (85 days) This desirable variety is one of the largest sweet pep- The flesh is quite thick, very mild and Chinese Giant ers ever offered. remarkably sweet. Pepper Plants See Page 58. California Wonder Peppers 1 oz. to 1,500 plants 6 to 8 weeks to produce 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 pro- duction of a big crop. (70 days) The pods are Long Red Cayenne long and slender; bright red color and very pungent. This is an old-time favorite and is used extensively for bunching with pot-herbs. (70 days) This splendid pepper World Beater is a cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King, and combines the size of one and the earliness of the other. It is exceedingly mild, very large, four lobed and the color good. The flesh is very thick, making distant shipment possible. (75 days) Its large, smooth, California Wonder extremely heavy, very mild, thick 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. (75 days) A medium Pimento or Perfection (327, siae nenteeni mild variety with extremely thick flesh. On account of its thick flesh it will hold up for a long time, and is an excellent sort for canning whole. Chinese Giant PRICES California Wonder Calwonder (67 days) Chinese Giant Cherry Red (Hot) Chili, Small (Hot) Half Long Cayenne Long Red Cayenne (Hot). Pimento or Perfection Sunnybrook or Cheese.... World Beater 28 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Parsnips 1 oz. to 150 ft. 4 lbs. per acre All American Hollow Crown Sow in early spring in deeply prepared well drained soil. Thin to stand 3 to 4 in. apart. It is sometimes sown late in the summer for early spring use. 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. The roots can be left in the ground all winter and improve in quality by the continued freezing. Special Market Garden Strain (1'°__°*7) smooth perfectly shaped selection privately held for many years. It produces roots nearly 100% true hollow crown, an ex- tremely important characteristic always indicating high- est edible quality. PRICES PARSNIPS All American Hollow Crown Special New Market Garden Strain PUMPEINS Connecticut Field Cushaw, or CrooknecE.... King of Mammoths Sugar Pie Pumpkins All American Hollow Crown ‘1!°. dvs) 4 specially se- lected stock, developed for uniform well-shaped smooth roots of excellent quality. P kins 1 oz. to 15 hills; 4 lbs. per acre 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. (110 days) Grown for Cushaw, or Crookneck (71? 923) Grown iar ing. Fruits 2 feet in length, with long, solid neck. Flesh rich, creamy yellow, tender and of exceptionally fine flavor. Weight 15 to 25 lbs. Sweet Potato (110 days) Excellent for pies, pear- shaped, creamy white, sweet and delicious; first-class keeper. Weight about 15 lbs. Sugar Pie Pumpkins (115 days) Best of all Pumpkins for pies. Small to medium size, solid and fine grained, and a splendid keeper. King of Mammoths (115 days) Enormous, deep yellow. Often weighs 75 to 100 lbs. Squash Pumpkin—Boston Marrow See Squash, Page 33. Sugar Pie Pumpkin Superior Seeds * J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 29 Relais 1 oz. for 100 ft. of drill; 10 lbs. per acre. Extra Early Scarlet Globe Outdoor Forcing (22 d ) Thi Greenhouse Scarlet Globe {?? o#vs) This especially bred to meet the very exacting requirements of greenhouse cultivation, producing quickly a highly marketable crop of uniformly shaped radishes of fine quality. Extra Early Scarlet Globe {0} 4475 Outdoor popular commercial variety often called “Button Radish.” Roots olive shaped, bright scarlet, flesh white and crisp. By selecting the most desirable type of this variety based on market demands we offer a strain having correct uni- form shape and color plus exceptionally good tops for bunching. PRICES %Lb. Lb. $ .30 $1.00 Crimson Giant 1.00 Greenhouse Scarlet Globe .10 90 Long Black Spanish 1.25 Long Scarlet 90 Round Black Spanish .... 1.25 10 Lb. $9.50 9.00 8.00 11.50 8.00 11.50 8.00 9.50 Scarlet Globe 90 Scarlet Globe Round 1.00 Scarlet Globe No. 8 1.00 9.00 Scarlet Turnip 90 8.00 90 8.00 11.50 9.00 11.50 White Chinese or Celestial .10 White Icicle White Strasburg 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, covering the seed half an inch deep. When the plants are well started, thin out to one inch apart in the drills. Frequent watering in dry weather is very beneficial as high quality is largely de- pendent 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 (23 days) 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 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. 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 ac- count 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 earli- ness. Market gardeners find it a money maker, as it is Just right in every respect. Comet (24 days) Distinctly a round or ball shaped sort of longkeeping quality. Has outstanding brilliant crimson color, with extra good tops for bunch- ing. An All-American winner. Sparkler (Round White Tipped) (25 days) One of the most attractive for early planting outdoors. Color very deep scarlet with 1/3 white at the tip; flesh white and of the best quality. = = : (27 days) Planted in White Icicle Radish: Vo ae mcaither 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. White Strasburg 30 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds Radishes Crimson Giant (28 days) A variety combining earliness and extra size. It does not become pithy even when fully twice as large in dia- meter and a week older. Crimson-carmine; turnip-shaped; flesh firm, crisp and tender. (28 days) This is the standard Long Scarlet extra early long scarlet market variety, short top, long scarlet roots; crisp, fine flavor. - (40 days) A very desirable White Strasburg summer variety. Skin and flesh both white. Of excellent quality and a quick grower. WINTER VARIETIES Long Black Spanish (55 days) Roots tapered cylindrical 7 to 10 in. long and about 2% in. in diameter. Skin black, flesh white, exceptionally good keeper, strong pungent flavor. 4 (55 days) Characteris- Round Black Spanish tics similar to Long Black Spanish, except that it grows top-shaped, 3 to 4 in. in diameter. ; ; = (55 days) Large, White Chinese or Celestial {33.0299 hares Radish with white 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. 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. Transplant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. Set out the roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; the following spring it will be fit to use. 7 7 Crimson stems of the finest Crimson Winter color and quality, very early and continuing bearing over a long period. RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 58. Sorrel BROAD LEAVED (60 days) 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, start- ing into growth early the following spring, will afford a large supply of fine “greens” quite early. Superior Seeds ° White Icicle Salsify OR OYSTER PLANT 1 oz. for 50 feet of drill Slow growing, hardy; requires 150 to 180 days; better if frosted. 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- A new and improved type, land producing roots of nearly double the size and weight of the old varieties; mild and delicately flavored. PRICES RHUBARB Pkt. Oz. 4 Lb. Lb. -$ .10 $ .50 $1.50 $5.00 Crimson Winter SALSIFY Mammoth Sandwich Island ... .10 50 SORRELL Broad Leaved .. .10 1.50 4.50 50 1.50 4.50 Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 31 MAINE GROWN Seed Pota foes 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. produced however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A better crop will be A clover sod, vetches turned under in the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should be 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 in- sects 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. : Introduced by the U.S.D.A. Seven to Chippewa ten days later than Irish Cobblers. Disease resistant and a heavy yielder of medium size tubers, very uniform, oblong in shape, shallow eyes, skin smooth and clean white, excellent cooking quality. The tubers are Red Bliss, or Bliss Triump round and uni- form in shape, eyes slightly depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies. Popular early white, disease resistant, Cobblers excellent quality. Medium to large in size, smooth, nearly round in shape, blunt ends, eyes very strong. A good keeper and a heavy cropper. A dependable medium late Green Mountain main crop variety. Yields big crops of large, smooth white skin tubers of flatish oval form. Ripens slowly and is a good keeper. Cooks white, dry and mealy. - Developed by the U.S.D.A. Matures a Kathadin little earlier than Green Mountain, of ovat shape, white skin and white flesh, shallow eyes. Very productive and a good keeper. Increase Your Profits Dust or Spray with RED RIVER POTATO MIX With D.D.T. (1 to 1% lbs. make 1244 gallons or as dust) Lhb., 60c; 4-lb. bag, $1.90. A cross of Chippewas and Kathadins devel- Sebago oped by the U.S.D.A. Disease resistant, tubers are large, oval to oblong in shape. Ivory white, thin-skinned with shallow eyes. Excellent early shipper. Seed Sweet Pota toes Prices subject to market fluctuation—Let us Quote Elzey’s Improved Grows well in light sandy : soil. This variety is a good yielder and keeper. It is a dry potato with light-yellow skin and flesh. The most popular of all yel- Maryland Golden low varieties on the market. Has golden yellow skin and flesh which is a deep yellow at the stem end. It has a moist flesh and is moderately sweet. Sweet Potato Plants sce page 53. NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN BEL 1 oz. treats 5 bushels This instantaneous dip treatment for both white and sweet potatoes is fast replacing all formerly practised methods of seed potato disinfection. Semesan Bel exerts an invigorating ef- fect upon plant growth by remov- ing disease handi- caps and repelling the attacks of soil-borne’ organisms so that yields are greatly increased. 2 ozs., 35c; 1 lb., $1.83; 4 lbs., $6.33. 32 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. * Superior Seeds Green Warted Hubbard % Squash 1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; large seeded 15 hills. 2 Ibs. 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 bush varieties 4 ft. apart and the run- ning varieties in hills 7 to 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 deeply. ={- . (50 days) Produces Early Prolific Straightmeck {°° %3¥*) Produces ten inch 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. (30 days) Prefer- Green Tinted Bush Scallop (°° 22%5) Frefer- ket gardeners by reason of true decided light green color, even when fully matured. Early Golden Summer Crookneck (52 days) A superior strain of summer crookneck, heavily warted, of a very deep orange color, 9 inches long, of excellent quality and highly productive. Cocozelle Extra Long Italian {°°.22"5) Pro: alternately striped dark and light green in the edible stage becoming dark green at maturity, about 20 inches long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; very straight. Table Queen or Acorn (New Mammoth T e) (80 days) Dark green, thin shelled, smooth, YP ribbed fruits with yellow flesh; favorite variety for baking. Boston Marrow (or Squash Pumpkin) (95 to 100 days) 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. Green Warted Hubbard (11° days) Densely warted, much larger than Golden Hubbard; flesh exceptionally thick, deep orange, dry and of excellent quality. (65 days) Pro- a Table Queen Golden Summer Crookneck Cocozelle (Mammoth) Blue Hubbard Butternut Cocozelle, Vining Golden Hubbard Acorn or Table Queen Cocozelle, Extra Long Italian... Early Golden Summer Crookneck Early Prolific Straightneck Green Tinted Bush Scallop Green Warted Hubard Jersey White Bush Scallop mOp Ore the: Markets... 0.6 <=. « Zucchini (Extra Dark) bor eabe eee tenes bard : 7 ea mS} a Boston Marrow PRICES PkEt. %Lb. Lb. BH aya fhe shatatins sare te $ .10 $ .50 $1.50 apaecepsiaessqegsterata'e 2 -10 .60 2.00 Benya ccotclist « "dat 10 40 1.25 niekers teres -10 00 1.50 a SAID DOGO TAO Or 10 1.15 3.50 10 -50 1.50 scedootcen geo 10 00 1.50 10 50 1.50 Samed 10 -60 1.75 Aco eroiongracs Cons C 10 -60 2.00 eto c 10 00 1.50 Eee -10 .60 2.00 Ge 10 50 1.50 -10 -60 2.00 5 One Se 10 :50 1.50 A eens ~ Ne * Dane Early Prolific Straightneck Superior Seeds J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 33 ° Spinach 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. Select a rich piece of ground, the richer the better; and for late spring and early summer use, sow the seed dur- ing 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 broadeast 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. Number of days indicated shows time required from sowing to earliest cutting date. Long Standing varieties remain in marketable condition 10 days to 2 weeks longer, Extra Dark Green Savoy (2? days) About two days later than Reselected, but the plants are larger, less liable to bolt to 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. Presto Savoy (42 days) A prickly seeded variety possessing outstanding merits over the round seeded Bloomsdale, which it resembles identi- cally. Presto is the earliest and quickest growing sort of spinach. It is much hardier than any other variety and will stand cold and unfavorable weather conditions better than round seeded sorts. PRICES wy 10 25 100 Lb. Lb. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Extra Dark Green Savoy $ .25 $ $5.00 $10.00 $35.00 (29 days) AontRe Heavy Pack ... .25 5.00 10.00 35.00 1 m1) 7 7 39 days) A straino Virginia Blight Resistant ())o°"5) 4. Seay: Long Standing. . .25 6.00 12.50 40.00 especially developed by the Virginia Experimental Sta- Old Dominion. . 4 / 5.00 10.00 38.00 tion for the purpose of resisting the disease commonly 7.50 15.00 48.00 called yellows. Used extensively in the vicinity of Nor- folk and in other sections where blight is encountered. ete oo eee ¥ 5.00 10.00 35.00 It matures very quickly and is therefore preferred for Special Summer early fall sowing. = 6.00 12.50 40.00 Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy ‘*° 43%») riuabeaerit gt s~ For either fall or late winter sowing, a truly reselected strain devel- New Crop Seed Avail- oped by a Holland Plant Breeder for uniformly curled able about September 1 large heavy plants. Old Dominion (41 days) Developed at the Vir- ginia Experimental Station as a later seeding yellows resistant variety by crossing King zatotpe o/c til of Denmark and Virginia Savoy. The plants are large, New Zealand $.10 $.15 $ .45 $1.25 dark green, heavily crumpled and fast growing. It is ——$—$—$————————————— one of the most hardy varieties for wintering over and Tampala (Dark Green)... .25 (4 02. $1.00) therefore is well suited for either an early fall crop or for fall sowing to be cut in early spring. LET US QUOTE ain Sy sy esti Sa, Wc : Special Summer Savoy >. 34 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Field of Early Long Standing Savoy for Seed 7 (42 days) Near- Early Long Standing Savoy Soe aie teed Reselected Savoy but has the very valuable advantage of standing in perfect condition, without bolting to seed, 10 to 14 days longer. 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 conditions unfavorable, or prices were too low, but Early Long Standing will wait for cutters, for weather, and for prices. J: Manns & Co., Baltimore 2, Md. Dear Sirs: We made two summer plantings of your Long Standing Savoy Spinach this year. One came in the end of June and the other the end of August. Both times the spinach withstood excessive heat and humidity and stayed green longer under these conditions. Both the buyers and other growers noted the largeness of the individual plants and large crumpled leaves stating that it resembled Adirondack spinach. Very truly yours, H. Lindner & Sons, Long Island, N. Y. (44-46 days) A leading canning Heavy Pack variety. Very vigorous, large spread- ing plants with broad thick heavy leaves. Very produc- tive and extremely slow in bolting to seed. 7 (50 days) Stands Special Summer Savoy °°". days) Stands out 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. Very slow grower and should be sown so as to mature during warm weather. (70 days) (TETRAGONIA EX- New Zealand PANSA) Not related to regular spinaches but forming larger spreading plants producing fleshy brittle tips and leaves which are used as spinach. Of delightful flavor and practically ever-bearing. Spinach, Isolated Plants Caged for Stock Seed Superior Seeds . J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 35 ae : at a Phe oy EIN Sas YOR EON ener SERIE Ae PEE UED cele th de) é — Improved Advance Comatoes 1 oz. to 2,000 plants; % lb. per acre, All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks, exclusively for seed purposes, by the originators, experienced grow- ers and experts. We are fully convinced of the merit of all varieties before offering them in our catalog, and can 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 3 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 allow- ing 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. Set out May 5th to 10th according to weather (or 3 weeks earlier if protected with Hotkaps) spacing 3 to 5 ft. apart. 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. . ; : PRICES Days indicated represent approximate time from set- Pkt. Oz. %Lb. Lb. ting of plants to first picking. It takes 4 or 5 weeks to Beef Steak 2) o.0.02 Se $ .10 $1.00 $3.00 aehe BROW hilar e Bonntys te. eo es 10 85 2.50 $7.50 Bavilang iiss ste cee iets .10 85 2.50 7.50 (64 days) An extra early, PAGE LY:! RCO ici coors 10 .50 1.50 5.00 Improved Advance large tomato of high quality, Garden State ........... 10 1.00 3.50 10.00 round or slightly flattened shape, and exceptionally Greater Baltimore (Ind.). .10 50 1.50 4.50 smooth for such an early variety. As early and hardy as Improved Advance ....... 10 .65 2.00 6.00 Earliana and yielding more fruit both in the first and Jubilee Golden .......... 10 # 1.50 uae oa subsequent pickings. It is more shapely, more free from Marglobe (Certified) .... .10 .65 2.00 6.00 cracks and shows less green about the stem than other Oxheart 10 1.50 4.50 extra early sorts. With Improved Advance .the grower | so oe) (2 f° se" * sess 3 7 i es can produce a crop which will stand superior in appear- Pan America ............ -10 75 2.25 7.00 ance and quality, in competition with the other extra Ponderosa .............. 10 1.00 3.50 10.00 earlies and command the fancy prices of an early market. Pritchard’s Scarlet Topper .10 65 2.00 6.00 Rutgers (Certified) ...... .10 65 2,00 6.00 Scarlet Dawn ............ -10 .50 1.50 5.00 (70 days) Winner of a Gold Medal SlOU ie Aon sais ee 10 1.00 2.85 £8.50 Scarlet Dawn in the 1934 All American Trials. Southland ese rusen ee .25 2.00 6,00 18.00 This cross of Clark’s Early with Marglobe has the shape Stokesdale (Certified) ... .10 .65 2.00 6.00 and structure of Marglobe, but a brighter scarlet color Stone (Improved) ....... 10 .50 1.50 4.50 and very prolific. Excellent shipping variey and also Valiant 10 75 2.50 7.50 desirable for home growing. SMALL FRUITED - Pear Shaped Yellow ..... 10 .75 2.50 Sioux (70 days) Developed at Nebraska Exp. Sta. weed: (Cherry. teen isiete er -eess 10 1.15 3.50 ea from cross of All Red and Stokesdale. It is Red Plum .............. 10 #135 400 ... extra early, globe shaped, medium size, thick walled and San Marzano (Paste) Red .10 1.50 4.50 Oth juicy. Plant relatively open with finely divided leaves; Yollow Plum .inc suse saeoe 10 .75 2.50 ae ripens uniformly, Does well in hot dry seasons. 36 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds Marglobe Certified Comatoes = (70 days) Similar to Rut- Stokesdale Certified (00.7975), Simian fo Rut with fruits averaging slightly larger. Plant is open in habit with medium heavy foliage. Recommended for home gardeners, canners and shippers. Produces large crops when fertilized liberally. ; Valiant (70 days) One of the best early round, large, smooth varieties. Very profitable where it can be matured without too much danger of sunburn. Marglobe Certified (75 days) Our stock of this popular variety is far su- perior to the average and we have received many un- solicited 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. More- over, the plants shade the fruits well and thus protect them from sun-scald. Pritchard's Scarlet Topper ‘‘°,% Wer ee U. S. Dept. of Agr. All American Gold Medal award 1934. Extremely productive, especially on heavy soils; wilt resistant. Fruits large, firm, globe shaped and of fine quality. = : (80 days) Large, Indiana Baltimore aalid’ Busnes neato: (75 days) Intro- smooth, second —_e—__ee——eeeeeee————— Superior Seeds e Pritchard’s Scarlet Topper early Tomato; a very prolific bearer and fine canning variety. Southland (80 days) Developed by the U. S. Re- gional Vegetable Breeding Laboratory as a main crop shipping, canning, home and market garden variety. Nearly globe shaped with thick solid flesh and good scarlet color. Outstandingly resistant to many diseases including some forms of late blight. (80-85 days) A main crop canner’s Garden State variety, developed by Campbell Soup Co., partially resistant to fusariam wilt and late blight. Somewhat similar to Rutgers in size and season with fruits slightly flatter and the vines more compact and upright. It ripens uniformly, scarlet red throughout, firm, thick walled, mild and of a very desirable quality. = (80 days) Developed under the Rutgers Certified direction of Prof. L. G..Scher- merhorn of the New Jersey Agr. Experiment 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 aver- age much larger. Very prolific and desirable for canning, market or the home garden. Improved Stone (85 days) One of the most pro- ductive of the large flat varie- ties; fruits bright scarlet, smooth and solid. Fine market or canners variety. J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 37 Ru tabagas 1 oz. to 150 feet of row; 1 lb. per acre. 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. (90-100 days, 5 in. dia.) Our New Canadian strain of this excellent variety has become a favorite because of its hardy and produc- tive nature. The flesh is sweet and solid, excellent for table use or stock feeding. Special Market Gardeners (°° 100 ‘ays, © 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 and most profitable. After years of searching and checking in our trial grounds, we have found the correct strain and offer it with every assurance that it is the best Rutabaga to grow in this section. Ournips 1 oz. to 150 feet of row; 1 lb. per acre. 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 deep. A very popular method, however, is to broadcast the seed be- tween rows of corn or in the cultivated orchard. - (75 days, 4% in. to 6 in. dia.) A Autumn King high quality stock feed variety, also very popular with Market Gardeners because of its excellent table quality when young. Roots smooth, globu- lar, clear yellow with bronzy green tinged top, flesh pale yellowish white, fine grained, sweet and tender. Purple Top White Globe Turnip 38 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Turnip—Autumn King (30-40 days) Roots Double Duty 3 x 2 in. tops 18 in. tall, strap- leaved fast growing heavily set, practically aphid resist- ant and of excellent quality. Grown chiefly for its abundance of tops, surpassing Seven Top in production and quality. Also forms a pure white semi-globe root, which is sweet and tender. (55-60 days, 3 in. Purple. Top White Globes 7 yiicas) mic 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, or rapid growth, and one of the best for winter storage. ; (60-65 days, 3%% in. dia.) One of the Golden Ball best yellow varieties for general crop; flesh firm and sweet; splendid for table or stock. approximately This variety planted exclusively for Seven Top the green tops which are produced very abundantly. They are excellent for table use and for stock grazing. Turnip Greens—See Broccoli—Page 11. PRICES RUTABAGA Neckless Purple Top New Canadian Special Market Gardeners Waltham (Yellow Globe) TURNIP Double Duty Early Snowball Golden Ball (Orange Jelly) Mammoth Shogoin Purple Top White Globe. . 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About | Lime moderately helpful. 300 to 400 lbs. | Stock feed, malt, break- | Does best on well drained loam or clay soils. Seed should Oct. Ist. | 4-12-4 at seeding. Top dress in spring. fast foods, flour, early | be treated against smut and the harvested crop protected spring grazing. from weevil. March or | Requires acid forming plant food. Injured | Lawns and putting greens | Does not yield as much hay as Red Top. Needs plenty of Sept. by lime. or pasture on acid soils. | moisture. Thrives only on acid soils. Late On pastures—300 Ibs. Loa tiie Pos every | Permanentpastures,lawns | Best results when seeded in mixtures as it requires about summer | spring for three years. Adding nitrogen for | and fairways. 3 years to establish a sod. Gives good early grazing, early quick results. For new seedings, 400 lbs. languishes in late summer but flourishes again in fall. spring 4-124. Lime helpful applied 50 lbs. per Thrives best on well drained heavy soil, rich in organic 1000 sq. ft. about every 5 years. matter and all fertilizing elements. Late Same as Kentucky Blue but adapted to | Pasture with other peren- | Darker blue than Kentucky Blue, produces running root- summer | thinner soils. nial yarieties. stocks and forms dense sod. Leaves short. Best variety early for stiff clay soils or poor fertility. spring May 15 to | 150 to 300 lbs. 2-12-6 heavy phosphorus | Flour, stock and poultry | Likes cool, moist climate, a poor land crop. Harvest July 15 | and potash feeder. Best on moderately | feed, bees, summer cover | between time first seed fully formed and the time they acid soil. and green manure crop. | mature. May 200 to 500 Ibs. 3-12-6 in row at planting. | Grain, ensilage and hog- | Harvest when kernels well glazed and dented, shuck and July Side dress when 40 days old with 200 Ibs. | ging down. bottom leaves dry and upper leaves 14 to 4 green. For nitrate of soda. ensilage harvest in early glaze stage, shucks yellow. Aug.Sept.| 200 to 400 Ibs. 4-12-4 except if seeded on well | Hay, pasture, soil im- | Better on wet, poor or acid soils than any other clover. Feb.-Apr. | fertilized grain, when no additional fertilizer | provement. Inoculation helpful. is required. Responds readily to lime. August | 200 to 300 Ibs. superphosphate. Responds | Green manure, and to | Best suited to coastal plain soils but not to wetsoils. to lime but not very sensitive to acid. some extent for hay and | Commonly sown at last working of corn or on 8) grain pasture winter annual. stubble. If not making sufficient growth, supply nitrogen fertilizer. Graze same if growth is too rank. March | 200 to 400 lbs. 4-12-4 44 to 1 ton hydrated | Primarily a forage crop. | For hay, cut when just past full bloom stage and handle to April lime is beneficial. Largely used in hay mix- | save as many leaves as possible. May be expected to or August tures but frequently sown | yield 1 to 3 tons per acre. by itself for hay. March 300 Ibs. 0-12-5 or superphosphate. High | Pasture hay, soil im- | Grows well on poor soil (except sands) provided lime and April lime requirement, not less than 1600 Ibs. | provement, honey plant, | inoculation are supplied. Sow on grain in March or April hydrated. and in pasture mixtures. | and harrow in or sow on frozen ground. Spring or | 500 Ibs. superphosphate once in 4 or 5 years | Pasture, furnishes early | Use about 2 lbs. per acre in pasture mixture. Tolerant to ate as a top dressing. Some potash on sandy soil.-] grazing. acid soils but responds to lime. summer May 15th | 300 Ibs. superphosphate and add potash for | Black-eye, for human | Must be protected from weevil. Will grow on poor soils July 15 | sandy soils. Lime not necessary but | food; other varieties for | but does best on sandy loam. Harvest for hay when most beneficial. hay, soil improvement | of the pods are full grown and a few are ripe. Racks are a and pasture. help in curing as it cures very slowly. March Complete plant food—abundant nitrogen. | Lawns principally; also | Withstands more shade than most grasses, especially April Lime not necessary. as pasture. suited to sandy soils. Leaves bright green, creeps by August underground stems Sept. Fescue March | 300 lbs. 4-12-4. Hay and pasture mix- pepe to practially all but sandy soils. Does as well as Meadow May tures, gives early spring | any grass on wet soils. Harvest (Hay) as it comes into (English August and late fall grazing. Beans Yields of two tons per acre are not exceptional. Blue-Grass) Sept. Lespedeza 25-30 February | 200 to 300 Ibs. superphosphate; for sandy | Hay, pasture and soil | For hay sow on fertile moist land. If second growth is Korean May soils use 0-14-6. Lime not necessary but | improvement. allowed to go to seed, Korean will reseed itself. Annual) responds readily. Superior Seeds 40 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° to July Ist rep cise March to May August to October February March Mar.-Apr. Aug.-Sept. August- Sept. Feb.-May Aug.-Oct. May-July May 15th to July 15th May July Mar.-Apr. Aug.-Sept. Mar.-Apr. Aug.-Oct. Inoculate all Legume Seeds with Fertilizer Requirements per Acre May 15th | Same as Korean. Fertilizer not usually profitable. Responds to 200 lbs. superphosphate or 0-14-6. Lime unnecessary. 200 to 400 Ibs. 4-124 at seeding. Top- dress as growth begins in spring where straw is likely to be too short. elps. 200 to 400 lbs. 4-12-4 for fall application or 6-8-6 for spring application. 200 to oe lbs. superphosphate. Moderate Heavy feeder and responds to manure and fertilizer. Requires lime for best results. Seems to do better on “Sour” soils. At seeding 200 to 400 Ibs. 4-12-4. Top dress in spring when growth begins. Not neces- sary but helps some. Usual Grass requirements. Complete plant food. 150 to 400 Ibs. 4-12-4 at planting, top dress (or side dress if in rows) with 100 to 200 lbs. nitrogen fertilizer when 40 days old. 200-300 Ibs. especially on heavy soils. 200 to 300 lbs. superphosphate. superphosphate or 0-14-6 fertilizer. Lime not necessary, but helps Responds to soil improvement and fertilizer. 200-400 Ibs. 4-12-4 except where it follows a well fertilized grain crop. Lime helps and should always be applied when clover is sown with timothy. Ifland is poor top dress with 100 Ibe. each nitrogen fertilizer and superphosphate when spring growth 200-400 Ibs. superphosphate, add potash on ds to lime but will sandy soils. Respon grow on fairly acid soil. short. Responds 1898—FIFTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE —1949 When ordering, ALFALFA (A) Swt., Bur, Hubam Clovers Si Size Retail aZe 1 bu. each...$ .50 2 bu. 2% bu. each... 1.00 5 bu. 25 bu. (One cLovers (B ( : 30 bu. SOYBEANS (S) Always state mame of seed. 200-400 Ibs. 4-12-4 at seeding, additional superphosphate on better soils. Top dress in spring where straw is likely to be too to use of lime in rotation. begins. Same as above. Mainly as a “catch” hay crop. Chiefly as grain for horses and other live stock; cut for hay and also used for human food. Hay and pasture. Hay, early pasture, green manure, and as human food. Pasture for hogs and sheep. Hay and pasture. Grain, winter and spring cover crop. with winter vetch.) Annual hay crop, tem- porary pasture or in lawns for a quick covering. Very similar to above. Syrup, fodder, hay, soil- ing and silage. Hay, green manure, hog- ging off silage and seed. Catch hay crop, soiling, silage and grazing. Hay and pasture, of most value in a mixture of Clover, Alsike and Or- chard Grass. Does not stand grazing well. Primarily for hay. Hay, pasture and soil improvement. Human food, hay or cover crop. Very slow grower and may be killed by late spring frost after new growth starts. Sow Requires at least 60 days from seeding to maturity. broadcast and cover lightly. Cut hay just after blooming. Has about same feeding value as timothy but may become injurious if used as a continuous ration for horses. Well drained moderately rich soil is best. Harvest grain in hard dough stage; for hay cut in early milk stage. Fall sown oats mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier than spring oats. Long-lived deep rooted perennial bunch grass. Does best on heavy soils such as clays and clay loams. Cut in bloom stage, as it quickly becomes woody after blooming. Serves best when sown in mixtures with red clover, alsike, tal! meadow oat grass. Clay loam soils suit best. Does well mixed with oats Drill 2 to 4in. deep. Cut hay when most of the pods are well formed. Thrives on rich, moist loamy soil. A perennial grass with a creeping habit of growth making a coarse loose turf. For hay harvest a little before or during full bloom. Suited to wet soils. Does better aa wheat, on poor soils. Suitable to any well drained so’ Not an annual but little of it lives more than one year. Grows rapidly and in bunches. Fall seeding usually makes a good crop of hay by June. More drought resistant than Perennial Rye Grass. More persistent than Domestic Rye Grass. Any well drained corn or wheat land is suitable. Is heavy feeder and hard on land. For syrup or silage cut when seeds are in hard dough stage. When pastured or fed green there is danger of poisoning to live stock. Responds well to inoculation. Plant very shallow (about 1 in.) and if crust forms on land before they come up, break it with a harrow. For hay, cut when lower leaves begin to turn yellow and pods about half filled Does well on any soil except those that are cold and wet, good with cowpeas or soybeans. Cut hay just after it is beginning to head. Drought resistant and produces well in dry seasons. One of the best poor land grasses and especially adapted to well drained sandy soil. Does not like shade. Very drought resistant, perennial bunch type variety. Cut for hay about the time of blooming. Semi-bunch growth. Adapted to heavy soils such as clays and loams. Usually seeded in mixture with sapling clover, or with wheat in the fall and the clover on the wheat In spring. Cut hay when in full bloom or slightty after. Best annual winter lezume cover crop. Adapted to most any well drained soil. Inoculation necessary. Does best on heavy loams of good fertility. Seed should be treated. Harvest when stalk is brown and grain in dough stage. This chart compiled from Handbook of Agronomy—Va. P. I. and U.S. D. A. Cooperating MANNS’ PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE $14.25 Per Acre 10 VARIETY SPECIAL (UPLAND) BIRD SEED FRESH, RECLEANED STOCE Postage Extra Canary ..lb.20c | Lettuce i Rape Ib. 25¢ Seed ..1b. 25c poe Millet ..Ib.15¢ | Mixed Canary Soe Seed ..1b. 20c Hemp ..1b.30c Sun- Cuttle Fish (6-5 bu. cans) 2¥, bu. each... 1.00 LESPEDEZA (L) 100 Ib. size (Inoculates up to 100 Ibs.) ..$ .50 BEANS (D) Navy, Pinto, Wax, String, Kidney and Great Northern PEANUTS, PEAS, (C) VETCHES (All Varieties) 100 Ib. size (Inoculates up to 100 Ibs.) ea.$ .50 LUPINES (All Varieties) (6-5 bu. cans) c) | cow PEAS (E) 100 Ib. size (Inoculates up to 100 Ibs. seed) ea. $ .50 GARDEN SIZE—Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas, Lupines, Lima Beans and Edible Soybeans Enough for 8 Ibs. seed — Retail Price 15c each Superior Seeds flower .lb. 35c J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 7. Cyclone” SEED SoweR 3 SOWER THAT =a es | SCATTERS EVENLY Cyclone illustrated Bone 4% Ib. 40c Wild Bird Seed, lb., 15c; 25 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $13.00. Contains recleaned seed of high vitality in ten nutritious varieties properly proportioned to give con- tinuous pasture from early spring until late fall, quickly becoming Sow 30 100 lbs., permanently established. lbs. per Lb., 52c; $47.50. plus 5 lbs. acre. (Low Lands—sow 25 Ibs. Red Top per acre.) 41 MANNS’ SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS 12 Packages $ 1.00 —Your selection — pages 43-55 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 Iberis, Sempervirens Lobelia Nasturtiums Marigold x Nierembergia Pansy x Papaver, Nudicaule Petunia x Phlox, Subulata Portulaca x Sedum 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. 42 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 Myosotis, Forget-me-not Nicotiana Pansy Petunia x Primula, English Cowslip x Rudbeckia Schizanthus x Violas MOIST PLACES x Heliotrope Mimulus x Viola x Wallflower ROCK GARDENS See Annuals and Perennials Marked * DRY PLACES x Aster California Poppy x Coreopsis x Dianthus Dimorphotheca x Gypsophila, Paniculata x Helianthus 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 Xeranthemum Zinnia J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Flower Seeds for Particular Purposes TALL VARIETIES Amaranthus, Caudatus x Campanula, Pyramidalis x Coreopsis Cosmos x Dahlia x Digitalis x Hollyhock Marigold, African Nicotiana Ricinus WINDOW BOXES Ageratum Alyssum Begonia Centaurea Lobelia Nasturtium Pansy Petunia Phlox Portulaca Salvia Splendens Thunbergia Vinca Zinnia, Lilliput POOR SOIL Alyssum, Sweet Amaranthus Balsam California Poppy Calliopsis Cornflower Four-O’Clock Marigold Nasturtium Poppy Portulaca Superior Seeds Annual Hower 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 in- doors 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 conserva- tory where they will blossom during the winter. For very vigorous young plants in early spring the following may be sown outdoors in November: Ageratum, Alyssum, Baby’s Breath, Calendula, Calliopsis, Candytuft, Clarkia, Corn- flower, Cosmos, Cynoglossum, Dianthus, Larkspur, Nigelia, Shirley Poppies, Snapdragons and Sweet Peas. Annuals bloom more profusely than biennials or perennials, but it is advisable to cut the flowers before going to seed so that the plants continue to 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 Mixed. Height 1% feet. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.00. Dwarf Mixed. Height 6-8 inches. Pkt., 10c; 144 0z., $2.00. DWARF COMPACTUM BLUE CAP. Miniature. Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 85c. DWARF COMPACTUM MIDGET BLUE. Rich blue. Pkt., 10c; ¥g 0oz., $1.70. DWARF COMPACTUM PURPLE PERFECTION. Deepest blue. PEt., 10c; 4% 0z., $1.00. SEMI-DWARF BLUE PERFECTION. Medium blue. PkKt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM. Very popular border flower, coming into bloom six weeks after sowing seed and requiring the least attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf, its white flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed or bor- der. Height 4 inches. PEt., 10c; 0z., $1.50. Crego Aster POTTED PLANTS The following varieties are usually available at our store after May 10th. Regret we cannot mail, deliver or ship potted plants. Ageratum Pansy Petunia Phlox Scarlet Sage Alyssum Aster Calendula Cannas Snapdragon Stock Summer Poinsettia Coleus Coreopsis Dianthus Verbena Vinca Wallflower Zinnia Geranium Heliotrope Lantana Lobelia Chrysanthemums—See page 52 PROCUMBENS SNOW-CLOTH. Compact mass of pure white flowers. 3-4 inches high by 8 inches wide. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz., 40c. VIOLET QUEEN. Dwarf compact free flowering rich violet; does not fade in hot weather. Height 4 inches. Pkt., 10c; % 02z., 55c. ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON (Bustproof) This border and bedding plant of long blooming season is one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an annual. Very desirable for cutting as the blooms are borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time. TALL MIXED. 214 to 4 ft. PEt., 10c; 44 0z., $1.00. TETRAPLOID MIXED. 2% to 4 ft. Commercial florist strain. Vigorous grower. Florets huge, mostly ruffled, twelve inch flower spikes are usual. Full range of colors, majority of flowers richly veined. Pkt., 10c; 44 0oz., $2.50. SEMI-DWARFED MIXED. i to 1% ft. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., $1.00. ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) Very popular because of their beauty and ease of cul- ture. The varieties listed represent the finest Asters of the early, midseason and late types and will give a pro- fusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters require good rich soil and during the growing period should be well supplied with water. AMERICAN BEAUTY. Plants grow nearly 3 feet tall, coming into bloom in September and lasting into October. Mixed, pkEt., 10c; 4 oz., 75c. AMERICAN BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct variety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants grow 2 feet in height and width and the large full petaled blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes into flower in July or early August. Mixed, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam- eter with very long stems during late summer and fall. Plants are of strong branching growth, 2 to 216 feet high. Separate colors, Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. Mixed, PEt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers measure 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. Fine for cutting midseason, height 3 ft. Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Annual Flower Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 43 Centaurea AMARANTHUS Very useful in borders among shrubs, or in centers of large beds. Thrives best in a warm, sunny location and a soil that is not too rich but contains an ample supply of lime. Blooms June to frost. CAUDATUS. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Plants of erect growth 2% feet high producing numerous feather sprays of rich crimson color. PkEt., 10c; % oz., 25c. MOLTEN FIRE. Very ornamental and beautiful; 3 feet tall; easily grown, leaves dark bronze, top of plant bril- liant Poinsettia red. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 65c. 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, June to October. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 50c. ANCHUSA (Summer Forget-Me-Not) BLUE BIRD. Vivid indigo blue, plants compact and of even growth. 18 in. Blooms throughout the summer. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 60c. BALSAM OR LADY SLIPPER Quick growing annual, producing numerous flowers re- sembling tiny roses. Blooms throughout the summer and early fall. An old favorite for beds and borders. 2 feet. Splendid double mixed, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. BARTONIA (Golden Yellow) AUREA,. Large, showy flowers, 3 inches in diameter; deep golden yellow. Blooms early, 18 inches, Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. CANDYTUFT Hardy annual clusters of small flowers, beautiful and useful for beds, borders, rock gardens and cutting. Height 12 inches. Blooms May to July. FINEST HYBRID MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 4% 0oz., 50c. CALENDULA—POT MARIGOLD Effective in beds or potted; showy, free-flowering, hardy annuals. Blooms continuously from June until frost. 15 to 24 inches. EXTRA DOUBLE ORANGE KING. PEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. BALL’S, IMPROVED GOLDEN ORANGE. med extra double, excellent for forcing. PEt., 10c; %4 0z., 30c. LEMON QUEEN. Light golden-yellow flowers, light cen- ter, showy for bedding and borders. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. ORANGE SHAGGY. Very distinct type having long nar- row fringed petals. Flowers 3 in. across. Somewhat re- sembling rich deep orange Chrysanthemums, long stems, grows 18 in. high. PkEt., 10c; 4 oz., 50c. RADIO. Medium sized, clear orange, closely set petals, attractively quilled. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. CAMPANULA—CANTERBURY BELLS An old-fashioned favorite, stately, showy, and easily grown. Bell-shaped flowers on long upright stems. Plants form perfect pyramids about 2 ft. high and bloom in early summer. Mixed, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c. CARNATION (Margaret) Easily grown as an Annual producing large double blooms 4 or 5 months after sowing seed. Very fragrant. (See Perennials.) CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB Excellent for cutting. Blooms June to frost. PLUMOSA. Feathered varieties, fiery red, scarlet-car- mine, yellow or mixed, height 2 to 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. DWARF EMPRESS COCKSCOMB. Dark-leaved, bright crimson. Height 10 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. TALL EMPRESS COCKSCOMB MIXED. Height 1% ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. CHILDSII. (Chinese Woolflower.) 214-3 ft. PkEt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. CENTAUREA CENTAUREA CYANUS; BACHELOR’S BUTTON CORN FLOWER. Charming old-fashioned flowers. flowering habit, reseeding itself year after year. as a cut flower, as well as a garden decoration. Double mixed. Height 2-2% ft. Blooms from mid-summer until frost. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00. CENTAUREA MOSCHATA OR SWEET SULTAN. Beau- tiful, sweet scented flowers borne on long stems, when cut will last for several days. Height 214-3 ft. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. CORNFLOWER, JUBILEE GEM—Dwarf plants, 1 foot, freely blooming, vivid blue. PEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. Rich orange red. Long stem- Crimson. Height fe}: 7 Free Useful Calendula Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 44 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Annual Flower Seeds Arctotis CHRYSANTHEMUM The annual Chrysanthemums are free-blooming, easily grown plants, having large flowers in a variety of bril- liant colors, fine for cutting. Height 2 ft. Blooms from summer until frost. Single, Mixed. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. CLARKIA Very pretty, profuse flowering annuals. Useful for hanging baskets. Height 2 ft. Blooms June until frost. Double mixed. PkKt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c. CALLIOPSIS Showy plants with numerous flowers, excellent for bou- quets. Thrive well in any soil. Height 2-3 ft. Blooms all summer. PEt., 10c; % oz., 30c. COSMOS One of the most satisfactory hard annuals, flowering in late summer. Fine for cutting and easily grown. Can be sown anywhere and transplanted. EARLY KLONDIKE ORANGE FLARE. Bright vivid orange, very free flowering. 2-3 ft. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. RADIANCE. All American Winner 1948. A striking new color combination never before seen in Sensation Cosmos. Deep rose petals overlaid with large well-defined zone of rich crimson. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., 90c. SENSATION. (White and Shades of Pink Mixed.) Ex- tremely early free blooming, flowers 4 to 5 inches, plants 4 ft. with rather heavy foliage. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. DOUBLE EARLY FLOWERING MIXED. Blooms 3 in. Height 4 ft. PEt., 10c; %4 0oz., $1.00, 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. Plants 10-12 inches. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c. HEDDEWIGI LACINIATUS SINGLE GAIETY MIXED. 10 to 12 in. Large lacy flowers in a brilliant range of colors. PEt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c. DIDISCUS—Blue Lace Flower COERULEUS. Lavender, blue, lace-like flower; heads blooming profusely from June to September; 1% feet tall. PEt., 10c; 14 02., 75c. Didiscus Dianthus DIMORPHOTHECA *AURANTIACA (African Daisy). Very showy flowers for bed or border. Orange-gold daisy-like blooms on long stems. Bushy plants 12-15 inches tall. Bloom until frost. PEt., 10c; %4 0z., 80c. EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA (Snow on the Mountain). Bright green foliage veined and margined with white, top leaves snow white. Height 2 ft. PEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. GILIA Exceedingly graceful and attractive, with tiny, single starlike flowers, borne profusely on plants 12 to 15 inches tall; especially valuable for bees. Charming in flower border; a good cut flower. Blooms from July until frost. Tall mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. GLOBE AMARANTH-GOMPHRENA One of the best “Straw flowers.” Perfect globe shape. Fine for borders and cutting. Height 2 ft. Blooms mid- summer until frost. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. Cosmos Radiance Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Annual Flower Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 45 Dimorphotheca GODETIA (Satin Flower) DOUBLE-DWARF MIXED. Azalea flowered. Plants grow 1 foot high, and bloom from June to August. Flowers 3-4 inches across. Excellent for cutting and easily grown. Pkt., 10c; 4 02., $1.00. GYSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) Graceful plants with light fairy-like growth. A quick growing annual with myriads of small open bell-shaped single flowers, excellent for their delicate effect in bou- quets. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. HELIANTHUS CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED. Golden yellow double blooms 6 to 8 inches across. Used as backgrounds or screens on account of their stately growth. Thrives in almost any soil exposed to the sun, blooms until frost. Height 6-7 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting Flower) MONSTROSUM. The center of the double pompon-like flower is nearly covered by the still overlapping petals. Height 2 ft. Blooms from June to November. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 65c. KOCHIA—SUMMER CYPRESS Quick growing hedge plant. Very symmetrical and at- tractive, the bushes taking on a distinctive red tinge late in the summer; for this reason often called Mexican Fire Bush. Height 2-3 ft. PEt., 10c; % oz., 25c. LARKSPUR For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium. 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. GIANT IMPERIAL DOUBLE. Height 3-4 ft. White, Carmine Rose, Blue, Pink, or Mixed. PEt., 10c; %4 0oz., 35c; 1 oz., $1.10; 44 lb., $3.50; 1 1b., $10.00. REGAL ROSE. Tremendously long thick spikes, full Del- phinium-like florets, compact, basal branching habit; vig- orous and early. Rich florist’s rose. Height 3-4 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., $1.30. ROSAMOND. Tall double stock flowered, flowering, pure deep pink. Height 3-4 ft. PkEt., 10c; 1% 02z., 50c. LOBELIA CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA. Desirable for edgings, bedding and pot culture. Dark blue flowers, dark foliage throughout the summer. Height 4 inches. PkEt., 10c; 4% 0oz., 90c. CAMBRIDGE BLUE COMPACTA. Light blue, large flow- ered, green foliage. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 90c. early, free Larkspur LUPINUS Free-flowering, easily grown annuals with long grace- ful spikes of richly colored pea-shaped flowers. During July and August. Prefers a little shade, acid soil and cool weather. HARTWEGII GIANT KING MIXED. Pkt., 10c; % 0oz., 35c. 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. Excellent for cutting. Blooms July to frost. AFRICAN. Tall, double. Height 2% ft. Mixed. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., 70c. MAMMOTH MUM. yellow flowers resembling Chrysanthemums. erect and strong. Height 3 ft. GUINEA GOLD. double. Height 2 to 2% feet. CROWN OF GOLD. Collarette type, rich golden yellow, chrysanthemum formed, fragrant, double. 2%4-inch blooms. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 45c. Height 2-3 ft. Large double fluffy light sulphur- Plants bushy, Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.25. Orange flushed with gold, flowers semi- Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. SUNSET GIANTS. Largest known Marigolds, measuring 5 inches or more, ranging in color from deep orange to lemon-yellow, and a new delightful shade of primrose. Fragrant. Height 3-4 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 65c. BUTTERBALL. Extra dwarf double, soft butter yellow. Height 6 to 8 in. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 35c. FRENCH. Dwarf double mixed. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 40c. MELODY. Dwarf French double, solid bright orange. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. FLASH. Extra early, free flowering, single orange-red profuse blooms. Height 1% ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. MARVEL OF PERU—FOUR O'CLOCK Large showy fragrant flowers, blooming the entire sea- son. Succeed well in any ordinary garden soil in a sunny location. Height 2 ft. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 80c. MIGNONETTE Well known fragrant bedding or potting plant. Sow- ings made in April and again in July will result in a suc- eession of bloom from early summer until frost. MACHET GIANT MIXED. Large spikes, very fragrant. Height 12-15 inches. PEt., 10c; % oz., 30c, Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 46 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Annual Flower Seeds Lobelia NASTURTIUM Popular plants of the easiest culture. Will bloom most prolifically if given a rather poor soil and an open sunny location. Fine for edgings, beds or borders. Blooms June to frost. GOLDEN GLEAM. scented dwarf variety. DWARF MIXED. red and purple. Height ain: PEt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 1b., $1.00. DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS. Large well-formed, sweet- scented double flowers in an extremely wide range of colors. Height 15 in. PEt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c. TALL TRAILING—CHOICE MIXED. Height 10 ft. PEt., 10c; oz., 60c; %4 l1b., $1.25. NICOTIANA AFPFINIS. Gives a continuous display of very fragrant flowers through the summer and autumn. Height 2-3 ft. Mixed. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. NIGELLA OR LOVE-IN-A-MIST Free-flowering plant, producing curious flowers sur- rounded by the finely cut foliage. Easily grown; useful for cutting. Height 1% ft. DOUBLE BLUE. PEt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c. ORNAMENTAL GRASS Vigorous plants, grown for their gray ornamental seeds which when dried are used for beads. Height 2-3 ft. COIX LACRYMA. (Job’s Tears.) PEt., 10c; oz., 40c. Golden yellow semi-double sweet Height 15 in. PEt., 10c; 0z., 60c. Very brilliant in all shades of yellow, 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. Height 8 in. MAMMOTH EXHIBITION MIXTURE. True round and solid pansy form of giant size, each color an attraction. PkEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. ROGGLI’S GIANT MIXED. Swiss Giant type but a freer bloomer in a fine range of colors. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. TRIUMPH OF THE GIANTS. (Frilled.) Finest for com- mercial use. Blooms enormous, most striking in bril- lianecy and beauty of color. PkKt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. SWISS GIANT ALPENGLOW. Rich garnet and ruby red shades with dark blotches. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.75. SWISS GIANT CORONATION GOLD. Large golden yel- low, without blotches or marking. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.75. SWISS GIANT ULLSWATER. Marine blue with darker blue blotches showing through. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.75. PETUNIAS Do not plant For beds, Of easy culture. soil that is overly rich. or hanging baskets. in the shade nor in borders, window boxes HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA (GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA). Light and dark colors, fringed and ruffled, with attrac- tive deep throats, many beautifully veined. Height 12 in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $6.00. HOWARD'S STAR. Rose-crimson with a five-pointed white star. Height 18 in. PkEt., 10c; % oz., $1.60. DWARF BEDDING VARIETIES BLUE BEDDER. Mid-blue. ROSY MORN. Pink white throat. aoe oF Se Deep SNOW QUEEN. Large brilliant rose. white. Separate colors or Mixed. Height 12 in. Pkt., 10c; 14 0oz., $1.60. CHEERFUL. An All-American salmon-pink of dwarf spreading habit producing a mass of blooms. in. PEt., 25c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. Height 10 FLAMING VELVET—Rich, hybrida type. Height 18 in. brilliant, Pkt., 10c; velvety crimson, % oz., $2.00. 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. Height . 1S in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.60. Nasturtium Annual Flower Seeds * J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 47 PHLOX Phlox makes a magnificent show in beds and masses where their brilliant and varied colors produce a gor- geous effect. Very easily raised and afford a bright dis- play of flowers all through the summer. *DRUMMONDII. Choice mixture, first quality. 15 in. PkEt., 10c; % oz., $1.50. *STAR PHLOX. (Cuspidata.) With star-shaped flowers, dwarf growth. Height 12 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.50. POPPIES TULIP POPPY. One of the most brilliant annuals, the flowers are 3 inches in diameter and of a scarlet color, greatly resembling tulips. Height 20 in. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 60c. THE SHIRLEY. Special strain mixed; fine for bedding or cutting; single annual. Height 20 in. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 25c. ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy.) Spreading plants 1 foot high, suitable for beds and borders, blooming from June until frost. Mixed. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. PORTULACA—Mexican Rose Very showy annual, easily grown, and very effective when massed in beds or edgings. A profusion of bril- liantly colored flowers are produced throughout the sum- mer. They thrive best in rather rich soil in a sunny situation. Height 6 in. *LARGE-FLOWERING EXTRA DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 144 0z., $1.10. *LARGE-FLOWERING SINGLE MIXED. All PkKt., 10c; % oz., 55c. 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. Height 6-8 ft. ZANZIBAR. Extra mixed. PEt., 10c; oz., 40c. SALPIGLOSSIS Petunia-like flower borne on bushy stem, about 24 inches tall, various shades, which flower profusely during the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 90c. 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 to dark maroon. From midsummer until frost. Height 3% to 4 feet. IMPERIAL HYBRIDS MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c. IMPERIAL GIANT BLUE MOON. Deep lavender blue. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 45c. Height colors. Schizanthus Salpiglossis SALVIA SPLENDENS OR SCARLET SAGE Very popular bedding plant, extensively used for lawn and conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of bril- liant flowers from July to frost. BONFIRE. Very dense flowering 2% foot plants, excel- lent for beds or massing for color effect. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.25. BLAZE OF FIRE. Begins blooming 10 days earlier than any other early flowering Salvia. Dwarf type. Height 12 in. PkEt., 10c; % oz., $2.75. HARBINGER. Dwarf compact plants with bluish green foliage and a profusion of scarlet flowers. Height 16 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50. SCHIZANTHUS *MONARCH HYBRID MIXED. A plant noted for its won- derful variety of coloring and butterfly-like blossoms, fine for cutting, graceful fern-like foliage, height about 18 inches. Blooms May and June. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. SNAPDRAGON See Antirrhinum, page 43. STATICE (Annual) Suitable for growing in rock gardens and when dried used for winter bouquets. Splendid clusters of colorful, strawy blooms on stiff stems. Blooms all summer. Height 2 ft. *SINUATA CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 o2z., 25c. STEVIA SERRATA. Grown outdoors or as a home plant for its dainty, fragrant, tiny white, star-shaped flowers pro- duced profusely. Excellent cut flower for combining with other varieties. Height 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 65c. STOCKS-10-WEEKS Deliciously-scented flowers like small rosettes are pro- duced in a wide range of soft and distinct shades. Fine for bedding, borders and cutting. Blooms May to July. DOUBLE EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL. (Improved Bis- marck.) Height 26 in. Mixed. PkEt., 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. Height 20 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 85c. DWARF DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERED MIXED. Height 12 in. PkEt., 100; % 0oz., 75c. *VIRGINIA. Very early bedding variety. Bearing a pro- fusion of small flowers continuously during cool weather. Height 6 in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c, Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 48 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Annual Flower Seeds SWEET PEAS CALIFORNIA GROWN SUCCESSFUL EVERYWHERE One Ounce for 30 to 40 feet of row THE SPENCERS are of exceptionally large size, the petals waved and frilled and the general effect remark- ably graceful and effective. The plants are of vigorous growth and remain in bloom for a longer time than the Grandifiora sorts. CULTURE.—Grow named varieties of the colors you like best; Know them by name in your garden and you will derive much more pleasure from them. Early in the spring make a trench three to four inches deep -in rich, mellow soil, so arranged that no water can stand in it and plant the seed in the bottom, covering at first only one inch deep. When the plants are two inches high, eultivate; 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. Water should be applied thoroughly 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. The following have been selected from hun- dreds of varieties, as being those of the highest quality in their respective classes: Early Flowering Spencer Florists’ varieties for early forcing—can also be grown successfully outdoors, coming into bloom a month earlier than original Spencer. HARMONY. Clear lavender. MARINER. Best clear blue. SNOW QUEEN. white color. VALENCIA. Bright orange, sunproof, long stems. VULCAN. Vivid scarlet, sunproof. ZVOLANEK’S ROSE. Bright rose pink. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % 1b., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, Pure white, opens and retains pure Spencer Garden Varieties AMBITION. Rosy lavender. BLACE DIAMOND. CHARMING. Rosy cerise. FPLAGSHIP. Deep navy blue. GIGANTIC. Best white. GLENEAGLES. Very large, silver blue. JUBILEE. Scarlet cerise. MAGNET. Bright cream pink. PINEIE. Large rose pink. PRINCE OF ORANGE. WHAT JOY. Deep, rich cream. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.50. Black velvety maroon. Best deep orange. Sweet Pea Mixtures Our Sweet Pea Mixtures are combined of carefully con- sidered proportions of varieties which have proven them- selves to be the very choicest of their respective types and colors. These mixtures cannot be equaled in their beauty and flowering qualities. MANNS’ SUPERB SPENCER MIXTURE. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % 1b., 75c; lb., $2.00. — — — . —E oo Spencer Sweet Peas SUMMER POINSETTIA See Amaranthus Molten Fire. TITHONIA SPECIOSA GRANDIFLORA FIREBALL. Brilliant orange-scarlet single dahlia-like flowers 3 to 4 inches across, dark green foliage, blooms in fall, depending on soil and climate. Height 6 ft. Pkt., 10c., 144 oz., $1.20. VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM. Very showy plant 2 to 3 feet tall, produc- ing 3 inch diameter brilliant orange sunflower-like flowers with dark centers. The soft, gray, woolly foliage is very attractive. PEt., 10c; % oz., 75c. VERBENA One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for borders, with its heads of brilliantly colored flowers, pro- ducing a mass of bloom throughout the summer. Seeds may be planted as soon as the ground can be worked or earlier indoors 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. Height 1% ft. Pkt., 10c; % 0o2z., $1.25. 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. Height 1 ft. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Annual Flower Seeds 6 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 49 ZINNIAS—DOUBLE GIANT FLOWERED MIXED. Height 3-4 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. PASTEL GIANTS MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 45c. DAHLIA FLOWERED IN SEPARATE COLORS Height 2%4-3 ft CRIMSON MONARCH. Deep crimson. DREAM. Deep lavender purple. GOLDEN DAWN. Golden yellow. ILLUMINATION. Deep soft pink. POLAR BEAR. Pure white. WILL ROGERS. Scarlet. PkEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. EARLY WONDER FINEST MIXED. Earliest of all Zin- nias. 38 to 4 in. flowers on long wiry stems. Plants have no laterals and practically no leaves. Bred for cut flower use. Height 1% to 2 ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. CROWN O’GOLD PASTEL TINTS. flowers each petal tipped with gold. FANTASY. Chrysanthemum usual range of zinnia colors. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. DOUBLE LILLIPUT. Dainty profuse blooming type; flowers 1 inch in diameter, very popular. Orange, Salmon Rose, Lilac, Pink, Scarlet, Mixed. Height 1%-2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. TOM THUMB FINEST MIXED. Well formed flowers of the Lilliput type, for pot plants and borders. Height 6 to 8 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. Large well formed PEt., 10c; %4 0oz., 50c. Large, well-rounded, informal shaped blooms on long stems Height 214-3 ft. graceful in the Dahlia Flowered Zinnia Vines BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum.) Very graceful, rapid grower. Climber with clusters of small white flowers followed by large, inflated balloon-shaped seed pods. Height 10 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c. 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 in a carmine covering. (10-12 ft.) Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 80c. CARDINAL CLIMBER. (Ipomae Quamoclit Hybrida.) An easily grown climber developing to perfection in sandy loam soil. The brilliant scarlet flowers are borne pro- fusely. The leaves resemble those of a fine Japanese Maple. (15-25 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.50. COBAEA SCANDENS. Of rapid growth, with fine foliage and large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful violet blue color. (10-20 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 70c. CYPRESS VINE. (Ipomoea quamoclit.) Beautiful and very popular, slender vine, with fern-like foliage and a mass of small star-shaped flowers, (10 ft.) Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 14 02z., 85c. GOURDS. A large and interesting class producing a great variety of curious fruits, many of which are peculiarly (12 ft.) Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c. marked. HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos.) Of extra rapid growth, introduced from Japan and very much superior to the old-fashioned flowering bean. (15 ft.) Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c. MOON FLOWER. (Ipomoea mexicana.) rapid growing vine, with handsome flowers. (15 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c, Very pretty, trumpet-shaped MORNING GLORY Giant Japanese Imperial Mixed, (10 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. Scarlet O'Hara. Rich dark wine red or deep rosy crimson, 3% inch diameter. (10 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. Heavenly Blue. throat, 4 inch diameter. Sky blue, shading golden yellow in (10 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. Pearly Gates. shining white. Enormous flowers, 444 inches across, clear (10 ft.) PkKt., 10c; % oz., 55c. PASSION PLOWER. (Passiflora.) A most interesting and well known climber, bearing singularly beautiful flowers. Blue and white mixed. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. 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. (5 ft.) Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. SCARLET RUNNER. Of very rapid growth, producing clusters of showy bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, followed by edible beans of very fine quality. (20 ft.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. CLEMATIS HYBRIDS. Large flowered 2-year. Henryi, white, Jackmani, purple, Mme. Edouard Andre, red, Ramona, light blue. Succeeds best when planted in rich soil and partial shade. (12 ft.) $1.40 each. CLEMATIS PANICULATA. (White.) One of the most beautifully hardy climbers; of strong rapid growth, pro- ducing a profusion of deliciously fragrant flowers. Suc- ceeds best when planted in rich soil and partial Beate (12 ft.) Boots, $1.00 each. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 50 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Annual Flower Seeds Perennial Oiater Seeds 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: ALYSSUM *SAXATILE—Compactum. An excellent border and rock garden plant covered with bright sulphur-yellow flowers during early spring. Height 9 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. ANEMONE *CORONARIA ST. BRIGID. Semi-double and double flowers in a wonderful array of brilliant colors. Blooms in June. Height 18 in. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.00. AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE LONG SPURRED GIANT HYBRIDS. Very hardy, bloom- ing profusely early in the season and during the summer a dainty cut flower and an attraction in the perennial border. Height 3 ft. PEt., 10c; % oz., $1.50. MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT HYBRIDS. The world’s finest strain, consisting of the most wonderful colors, with very long spurred flowers. Height 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. *COERULEA—The Rocky Mountain Columbine. Blue, blooms during June. Height 2 ft. PkEt., 10c; 4% oz., $1.25. ARABIS—Rock Cress *ALPINA. An excellent early blooming dwarf perennial, covered with a mass of white flowers. It makes a fine border for taller perennials. Blooms during April. Height 6 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 90c. ARMERIA—Sea Pink *FORMOSUM HYBRIDS. Dwarf plants with grassy leaves and clover-like flower heads from May until July in various shades of pink. Height 1% ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 02., 60c. BOSTON IVY AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Popular wall ivy with three lobed leaves which turn to bright red late in the fall. Attains a height of 20 to 30 feet in 2 or 3 years. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. CACTUS MIXED VARIETIES. All kinds and forms mixed includ- ing rare sorts. Easily and quickly grown; very interest- ing pot plants. PkKt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 75c. Anemone BELLIS (Double English Daisy) aster-like Blooms Dwarf plant which bears very double flowers. Useful for border or for cut flowers. April to July. Height 6 inches. MONSTROSA. Double Red. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $4.00. MONSTROSA. Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., $2.50. Aquilegia Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Annual Flower Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 51 CAMPANULA—CANTERBURY BELLS CALYCANTHEMA,. Hardy Biennial. Tall, erect growing plants, completely covered with large cup and saucer shaped flowers during May and June. Height 3 ft. Mixed. PEt., 10c; %4 0oz., 90c. CANDYTUFT *IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. Large heads of white flowers. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.15. GIBRALTARICA. White flushed lilac. Blooms during June and July. Height 10 in. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 60c. QUEEN OF ITALY. Rosy lilac. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 60c. CARNATIONS With protection these well known half-hardy peren- nials can be wintered over outdoors. When planted early they will begin to bloom in about four months and con- tinue 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 cool room. EARLY DWARF VIENNA. Carnations like lime. Compact plants about a foot tall, displaying an excellent range of bright colors. Height 1 ft. Mixed Dwarf. Pkt., 10c; 44 0z., $3.50. MARGUERITE. Half Dwarf. Height 15 to 18 in. Choice double mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.30. PERPETUAL (Famous Chaubaud Type). Crimson, White. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.25. Choicest mixture. PkEt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.75. CENTAUREA MONTANA. Showy, thistle like, large, clear violet-blue flowers resembling the annual cornflower but larger. Blooms June to Sept. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS Hardy Garden Varieties 40c Each $4.50 Per Doz. LARGE FLOWERED AVALANCHE, white MRS. P. D. DUPONT, peach CHARLES NYE, yellow ORIENTAL GLORY, red EMBER, bronze SEPT. DAWN, lavender MRS. FINDLAY, yellow TIFFANY ROSE, rose NEW LARGE ENGLISH (Tall Early Flowering) ALABASTER, white GOLD STANDARD, yellow CONQUEROR, red LEDA, pink POMPOMS AND BUTTONS BURGUNDY, wine IRENE, white CAROLYN YOSICH, JUDITH ANDERSON, lavender yellow EARLY WONDER, pink MANDALAY, bronze RED FLARE, red ZANTHA, yellow SINGLES EUREKA GIANT, bronze MR. ANDREWS, pink GALAHAD, yellow RED HUSSAR, late KRISTINA, rose SILVER MOON, white DWARF AND CUSHION VARIETIES BREECE’S RED CUSHION JOAN HELEN, purple EARLY BRONZE, bronze MAJOR CUSHION, pink GOLDEN GLORY, yellow RED GOLD, red Carnation COLEUS (Tender) HYBRID MIXTURE. Attractive and richly colored foliage plants for house or garden culture. Easily grown bed- ding plant for any shady or partially shady location. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $2.00. COREOPSIS—Golden Wave GRANDIFLORA. (Mayfield Giants.) Double and semi- double broadly expanded golden yellow flowers. The plants bloom freely during late spring and summer af- fording a constant supply of cut flowers. Height 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 25c. DOUBLE SUNBURST. Large, golden yellow, fully double, early blooming fine cut flowers. Height 3% ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 35c. 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 vermiculite in a cool place. DOUBLE FINEST MIXED. Many rich colors. Height 4 ft. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., $2.00. COLTNESS HYBRIDS. Small, neat single flowers on very dwarf plants, for bedding. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 90c. SINGLE MIXED. Height 3% ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. UNWINS DWARF HYBRID IDEAL BEDDING MIXED. Double and semi-double flowers in a wide range of color. Flowering within four months from sowing. Height 1%-2 ft. PkEt., 10c; % 0oz., 75c. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 52 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Perennial Flower Seeds DELPHINIUM One of the finest summer flowering hardy perennials. 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, producing long spikes, completely covered with large blooms. Choice mixed dark blue and purple shades. Height 4-5 ft. PkEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. HOLLYHOCE STRAIN. A selection of light shades best suited for florists. Mixed. Height 4-5 ft. Pk&t., 10c; 44 0z., $1.50. PACIFIC GIANTS BLUE BIRD SERIES. Clear medium blue, white bee. Height 5 ft. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. PACIFIC GIANTS GALAHAD SERIES. Clear hugh white. Mildew resistant. Height 5 ft. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.75. PACIFIC GIANTS LANCELOT SERIES. Clear lilac self, a rare color, white bee. Height 5 ft. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. PACIFIC GIANTS MIXED. Florets 2% to 3% in. across. Mildew resistant. Height 5 ft. PEt., 10c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. pons | wey Paar, > DIANTHUS—Hardy Pinks FLORISTS’ PERPETUAL. Large clusters, fragrant, very useful for cut flowers. Height 11%% ft. Double and Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 85c. *PLUMARIUS — Single Mixed. Large showy single flowers in wide range of colors during May and June. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. *PLUMARIUS—Donble Mixed. Of very compact growth, double flowers in many colors, during May and June. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., $1.00. FEVERFEW (Matricaria) BRIDAL ROSE. Beautiful, small, white button-like double flower heads, from June to October. Plants of bushy growth with finely cut dark green foliage; desirable for bedding. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. FORGET-ME-NOT—Myosotis *BIENNIAL ALPESTRIS. Popular plants for massing in beds or borders. Succeeds best in moist, shady loca- tions. Vivid blue flowers from May to July. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $2.00. FOXGLOVE OR DIGITALIS In stately appearance the Foxgloves occupy a promi- nent place among our hardy plants. They succeed well in an average garden soil. Blooms June and July. MONSTROSA FINE MIXED. This mixture of the Giant Foxgloves is sure to please every gardener. Produces long spikes of beautiful, tubular-shaped flowers in a wide range of rich colors. Height 4-5 ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. GAILLARDIA BURGUNDY. Easily grown, will flower the first year if sown early. Thrives in full sun, will stand drought and hot weather. Long stemmed daisy-like flowers bloom in profusion from June to October. Height 2% ft. The reddest Gaillardia—shining wine-red petals sometimes tipped yellow. PkEt., 10c; 14 0z., 90c. GRANDIPLORA, FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 14 0oz., 65c. THE DAZZLER. Bright golden yellow with crimson- maroon center, rather large. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c. GERBERA (Jamesoni Hybrids) NEW AFRICAN TRANSVAAL DAISY, producing won- derfully 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. Height 12 to 18 inches. Pkt., 10 seeds, 10c; 100 seeds, 75c. Feverfew Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Perennial Flower Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 53 GEUM—Coccineum *MRS. BRADSHAW. Graceful, double orange-scarlet flowers produced on long stems from June to September. Valuable for cutting; excellent for border, Height 2 ft PkEt., 10c; 4% oz., 50c. GYPSOPHILA—Baby’s Breath SINGLE (PANICULATA). Tiny white flowers borne on slender stems. The plants are covered with blooms dur- ing June and July. Height 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 80c. DOUBLE BABY’S BREATH. Small, double, white flowers, carried on slender wiry stems. Makes a fine show dur- ing June and July. Height 3 ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., $2.50. *REPENS. An excellent variety for rock gardens. The plants are covered with small white flowers during June and July. Height 6 in. PEt., 10c; % oz., $1.65. ’ HELIOTROPE (Half Hardy) Excellent bedding plants in summer, desirable pot- plants during winter. Succeeds in any good soil and sunny location. Fragrant. Height 2 ft. GIANT FLOWERED. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; ¥% oz., $1.00. HESPERIS MATRONALIS (SWEET ROCKET) Old fashioned garden plants. Bears during the sum- mer, snowy white, lilac and purple fragrant flowers. Height 2-3 ft. Excellent for planting in a border or among shrubbery. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 50c. HOLLYHOCKS Excellent for a background to dwarfer plants. Succeeds best in deep rich, well drained soil. Sunny location. Se a from late spring until midsummer, Height - t. CHATERS DOUBLE CHOICE MIXTURE. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 90c. CHATERS SINGLE MIXED. Large, very artistic blooms. PEt., 10c; %4 02z., 30c. IBERIS—See Candytuft (Perennial) LATHYRUS—Perennial Sweet Peas A showy, free-flowering hardy climber. Blooms from Ede wer until frost. Excellent for cutting. Height 5- t. PINEST MIXED. P&Et., 10c; % 02., 65c. LINARIA—Kenilworth Ivy *CYMBALARIA. Small lilac blue flowers, are borne on a charming neat trailing plant. Height 4 to 6 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $2.00. LINUM—Perennial Flax Gaillardia *PERENNE. Beautiful light blue flowers from July until August. The blooms last only one day but they are pro- ~ duced continuously. Height 2 ft. PKEt., 10c; 0z., 90c. LUNARIA—Honesty Biennial plant having round, silvery white, paper-like seed-pods which are dried for winter bouquets. Height 1144 to 2% ft. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; \%4 oz., $1,00. LUPINS Elegant spikes of pea-flower-like blooms during May and June. Height 3 ft. RUSSEL. New hybrid. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.30. NIEREMBERGIA (Tender Perennial) PURPLE ROBE. Rich deep violet purple dwarf compact, does not fade, free flowering. Height 6 in. Pkt., 10c; 1/32 oz., $2.25. PENTSTEMON HYBRID GLOXINIOIDES (Beard Tongue). Beautiful bell-shaped flowers. Height 2% ft. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., $1.65. PHLOX DECUSSATA—New Hybrids. Flowers in all bright colors; sow seeds late in fall and they will germinate in the Sweet Rocket spring. Height 2-3 ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.50. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 54 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Perennial Flower Seeds Platycodon PLATYCODON—Chinese Bellflower GRANDIFLORA. Large showy, deep blue flowers, are produced all summer. A _ splendid plant for the hardy border. Height 1% ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. POPPIES ORIENTAL SCARLET. The blooms are an intense shade of scarlet red having a conspicuous black blotch on each petal, during June and July. Height 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., $1.30. POPPY NUDICAULE—Iceland Poppies Great numbers of flowers on slender stems 1 foot long throughout the season. *SUNBEAM MIXED. Embracing all the graceful, gaily, colored flowers in white, yellow and orange found in Iceland Poppies. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. PRIMULA—Primrose *AURICULA. Many bright colors, including orange, cop- per, brown, and other pastel shades. An excellent hardy Primrose for the border. Blooms during spring. Height 6-9 in. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 0z., $2.25. : PYRETHRUM—Painted Daisy SINGLE MIXED. A showy perennial with daisy-like flowers, blooming during May and June. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $2.00. DOUBLE MIXED. This mixture contains many bright showy colors, shading from white to deepest red. The blooms are elegantly doubled. Height 2 ft. PkEt., 10c; 4% oz., $1.50. RUDBECKIA—Cone Flower SPECIOSA NEWMANTI. Brilliant orange-yellow daisy-like flowers with brown centers. Blooms from July until October. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 80c. SAPONARIA—Rock Soapwort *OCYMOIDES. Splendid hardy rock plant, with rose pink flowers during spring and summer. Height 6 to 9 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.40. SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. Charming perennials for border and cut flower culture. The large lavender blue flowers are borne profusely on fine long stems. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 100; % oz., $1.65. Saponaria Wallflower SHASTA DAISY ALASEA. Splendid hardy perennial plants, having large white flowers with yellow center, 4 to 5 in. across, borne singly on long, stiff, wiry stems; excellent for cutting and borders. Height 2 to 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. STATICE—Sea Lavender Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing all summer panicles of small flowers, ae can be dried and used for winter bouquets. Height eet. LATIFPOLIA. Large PEt., 10c; 4% 0z., 90c. 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 May and June. Height 1-1% ft. SINGLE MIXED. All shades of white, PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., 45c. SINGLE NEWPORT PINE. PEt., 10c; % oz., 50c. SINGLE SCARLET BEAUTY. Scarlet. Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 50c. DOUBLE MIXED. PEt., 10c; 1%4 02z., 65c. DOUBLE EXTRA DWARF MIXED. PEt., 10c; %4 0z., $2.00. TRITOMA—Poker Plant EARLY HYBRID. Massive orange-scarlet flowers, for border and cutting. Blooms August to October. Needs winter protection. Height 3-4 ft. PEt., 10c; %4 oz., 90c. VALERIANA (Coccinea) Very showy red flowered border plant. Does well in poor soil. Height 2 to 3 ft. PkEt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00. 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 abundance 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 en then on until frost they are a sheet of bloom. Height in. LUTEA SPLENDENS (Yellow). PkKt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 70c. HYBRIDA. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., $2.00. WALLFLOWER Showy plants, sweet-scented flowers in bright oriental red and yellow colors in May. Good cut flower. Height 1% to 2 ft. DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.50. deep-blue flowers. pink and red. Very fine; all colors. Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. Perennial Flower Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 55 CANNA ROOTS CITY OF PORTLAND. size. A glowing shade of pink. $1.00 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. $1.00 per doz. HUNGARIA. 314 ft. Peach blossom pink. Very compact, Foliage green, $1.00 per dozen. KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Leaves are purple-brown over 314 ft. pink. Flowers of largest Foliage green. bronze. Crowned with immense heads of velvety orange- scarlet. $1.00 per dozen. PRESIDENT. 4 ft. The most wonderful green leaved, red flowered canna in cultivation. $1.00 per dozen. YELLOW KING HUMBERT. (4 ft. Green leaves, golden- yellow flowers blotched red. $1.00 per dozen. IRIS Each ALCAZAR. Reddish bronze and purple............. $ .25 AMBASSADOR. Reddish violet ................+.-- .25 BLUE VELVET. Velvety, best dark blue ........... .30 CALIFORNIA GOLD. Tall golden yellow ........... 35 GEORGE YELD. Combination of colors, standards bright apricot shaded rose, falls brilliant rose CY IM SOM tae viata teweP aie ols io /wire reteset mate ipindale) oc suacaiane eve tei vAne .25 GOLD IMPERIAL. Chrome yellow throughout...... .25 MOTHER OF PEARL. Pale bluish lavender......... .25 PEACHES beach, apricot Diend.+ somes ok sao cone eae .25 PINK, SAT EN acon We ep ike ire aint aehe ia) ote tei eherabetet tevaretetelcs .35 WHITE AUTUMN KING. Pure white .............. .25 HYACINTHUS CANDICANS An ornamental midsummer flowering plant, producing from 20 to 100 large bell shaped flowers of a creamy white color on spikes 3 to 5 feet high. 15c¢ each; $1.50 doz. PERUVIAN DAFFODIL (Ismene Calathina) Summer-flowering bulb with large, amaryllis-like, pure white, fragrant blossoms, 2%-in. size. 30c each. Hardy Iris Hardy Lilies LILIES Regale. White, shading to yellow in the center Each Doz. with pink tinge on outer edge. Height 3 to 5 ft) Bulbs:'8=9 "inch, Sizes le pea $ PEONIES (Plant shallow just barely covering the eyes.) Baroness Schroeder. Immense white, fragrant...... 85 Couronne @’Or. White with yellow stamens........ 65 Duchesse de Nemours. Sulphur white, early........ 65 Edulis Superba. Clear mauve pink, very early...... 65 Felix Crousse. Ruby red, blooms profusely........ -75 Festiva Maxima. White, carmine spot on center petal .65 Mons. Jules Elie. Glossy lilac pink, shading to a deeper rosesat the DASE). cic, vo cris oyeieveuern minis falelainialeixte Sarah Bernhardt. Midseason. with each petal silver tipped..........-.ccceweees »85 (Giant American Hybrids) The most desirable type of Amaryllis, especially beau- tiful and easily managed in the amateur’s window or conservatory, produces from four to six gigantic blooms of perfect form. Red, 3 inches up, 90c. Mixed colors, 3 inches up, 60c each. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Especially adapted to window or conservatory culture. Sizes 1 to 1% inch in diameter. Scarlet, pink, yellow. Single or double. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. BLEEDING HEARTS A beautiful hardy garden plant of graceful habit, 2 to 3 feet high. The foliage is of a highly ornamental fern- like 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. 90c each. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE One of the most fragrant and most popular of the sum- mer flowering bulbs. May be started early in hotbeds or pots, or planted in open ground after the first of May. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM OR ELEPHANT’S EAR Large bulbs, 9-11 inch. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; medium sized bulbs, 5-7 inch, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 1% to 2 inches. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 56 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds Gladioli in Mass Planting PINK DEBONAIR. (Large—30 Days.) La France shrimp pink, shading shrimp pink toward center with a creamy throat. 6 to 8 blooms on an extremely long head. MARGARET FULTON. (Medium—70 Days.) Clear soft rich dark salmon. 6 to 8 perfectly placed florets open. PEGGY LOU. (Medium—95 Days.) A very outstanding pure pink with light rosy cast. PHYLLIS McQUISTON. (Large—i00 Days.) Large deep glowing shrimp pink shading lighter at the throat. 6 or more large blooms on a long spike. PICARDY. (Giant—85 Days.) Soft shrimp pink. A blotch of light flesh pink shading to shrimp pink at edges. 7 to 10 florets open at a time. ROSA VAN LIMA. (Large—75 Days.) Fine light rose pink with a few white lines in throat. 8 or more large well placed blooms open on a tall strong spike. RED BEACON. (Large—80 Days.) Clear bright scarlet with large cream blotch. DREAM OF BEAUTY. (Medium—80 Days.) Large rose red. Tall, strong grower. FLAMING SWORD. (Medium—70 Days.) Scarlet red, medium sized blooms 6 to 7 open on a tall straight stem. JULES AMOTT. (Large—90 Days.) Glistening deep red, 6 to 8 florets open at a time. NEW EUROPE. (Large—85 Days.) Vivid scarlet red with a small purple stripe in the throat. The strong and long spikes bear magnificently shaped enormous florets, from which at least 10 are open at a time. WHITE MARGARET BEATON (Large—80 Days.) Pure snow white with small orange scarlet blotch in the throat. 6-8 well placed blooms on long flowerhead. VREDENBURG. (Large—75 Days.) Early large pure white. Perfect form and placement. YELLOW AND CREAMS FASHION PLATE. (Large—90 Days.) light red line on lower petal. growing variety. GATE OF HEAVEN. ruffed deep yellow. greenish yellow buds. GOLD EAGLE. (Medium—70 Days.) Extra early light yellow of medium size. SHIRLEY TEMPLE. (Large—75 Days.) Immense heavily ruffed cream with cream yellow throat. Large cream with Tall, straight, and stately (Medium—75 Days.) Beautiful 5 to 6 flowers open on a head of GLADIOLI _ Plant Manns’ Gladioli Bulbs. They are strictly 1% inches or more in diameter, sound, true to name, and can be absolutely depended upon to produce large, beautiful well-formed blooms. (We recommend planting bulbs not over 2 in. in diameter for best blooms). _ 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. BLUE AVE MARIA. (Medium—85 Days.) Medium blue with darker blotch. Opens 8 well placed blooms. BLUE BEAUTY. (Large—85 Days.) Medium light blue with edges overlaid violet blue. Wide open florets, 8 open, 20 buds, on a long strong spike. LAVENDER ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. (Giant—90 Days.) Beautiful clear mauve with darker lines in the throat. 7 to 8 blooms open on strong spike. MINUET. (Large—80 Days.) Beautiful pinkish lavender. This lavender has been for many years the standard by which all other lavenders are judged. ORANGE BIT O"HEAVEN. (Medium—90 Days.) Beautiful orange color with yellow throat. 9 to 12 medium sized blooms on a tall straight spike. PURPLE CHARLES DICKENS. (Medium—75 Days.) Purple violet. Tall strong grower with long spike of blooms. SMOKIES AND OTHER COLORS BAGDAD (Large—90 Days.) Smoky old rose, 6 to 8 immense blooms at a time. VAGABOND PRINCE. (Large—75 Days.) Mahogany brown with a glowing flame scarlet blotch on lip petal. 8 to 10 large size blooms open at a time. PRICES Variety Ave Maria Bagdad ~ Beacon Blue Beauty Charles Dickens Debonair Dream of Beauty Elizabeth the Queen Fashion Plate Flaming Sword Gate of Heaven Gold Eagle Jules Amott Margaret Beaton Margaret Fulton New Europe Peggy Lou Phyllis McQuiston Picardy Rosa Van Lima Shirley Temple Vagabond Prince Vredenburg GLADIOLUS MIXTURES MANNS’ SPECIAL VARIETY MIXTURE: 25 Bulbs (mixed) 1 of each listed $1.65. 100 Bulbs (mixed) 4 of each listed $6.15. 100 Bulbs, in multiples of 10, your selection at 100 rates 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. 50c per doz.; $3.65 per 100 Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 37 Manns’ Vegetable Plants, Roots, Orees 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.) 60c per 100. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. (Ready in May.) 50c per doz.; $2.25 per 100. BORECOLE PLANTS. (Ready in July.) $1.25 per 100. CELERY PLANTS. Easy Bleacher $1.25 per 100. EGG PLANTS. (Ready in May.) 25c per dozen; $1.25 per 100. LETTUCE PLANTS. (Ready in March, April, September and October.) $1.00 per 100. PEPPER PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.) 25c per doz.; $1.25 per 100. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.) $1.25 per 100. TOMATO PLANTS. $1.00 per 100. Southern field-grown. $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS ROOTS Mary Washington. From one to two years may be saved by planting Roots instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots. 25 for 85c; $2.75 per 100. HORSERADISH ROOTS Maliner Kren. (Bohemian.) Doz., 45c. RHUBARB ROOTS Victoria. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. (Ready in July.) Golden Plume Winter Queen Hotbed Grown. (Ready in April.) PLANT SETTER No. 15—Automatic, positive and accurate operation, rigid construc- tion, cadmium plated, no rust, re- movable water spout. $7.25. FRUIT TREES APPLES. 5-6 ft. $1.75 each; $15.00 per 10. Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Double Red Delicious, Winesap, York, Red Rome, Grimes Golden, Jonathan, Yellow Transparent, Hyslop Crab, etc. PEARS. 5-6 ft. $2.50 each. Bartlett, Kieffer, Seckel. PEACHES. 5-6 ft. $1.75 each. Belle of Georgia, Carman, Crawfords Early, Crawfords Late, Elberta; Heath Cling, J. H. Hale, Shippers Late. CHERRIES. 9/16 to 11/16 cal. $2.50 each. SOUR—Early Richmond, English Morello, Montmorency. SWEET—Bing, Black Tartarian, Napoleon, Yellowy Spanish. PLUMS. 5 to 7 ft. $2.50 each. Abundance, Burbank, Red June. GRAPE VINES (2 yr. No. 1) CONCORD. Blue. 55c each. DELAWARE. Red. 75c each. NIAGARA. White. 55c each. SMALL FRUITS AND BERRIES BLACKBERRIES. Blowers, Eldorado. 10, $2.25; 100, $12.50. DEWBERRIES. Lucretia. 10, $1.30; 100, $7.50. RASPBERRIES. Cumberland - black; Latham - red; St. Regis-red, everbearing; Indian Summer-red, everbearing. 10, $2.25 100, $12.50. BLUEBERRIES. 2 yr. 12-18 in. Burlington, Jersey, Rancocas, Rubely $1.75 ea.; 10, $12.50. BOYSENBERRIES. Thornless. 10, $2.00; 100 $12.50. Concord, < S UNTREATED TRANSPLANTONE For all plants and trees. No set-back from transplant- ing, insurance against replanting and an aid to earlier production. See page 77. FRUITONE The hormone spray for stopping premature drop of fruit, flowers and leaves. See page 77. STRAWBERRY PLANTS MARCH ist to MAY 10th We can supply fresh, strong, healthy plants of all the leading varieties in any quantity. Following is a partial list of the most popular sorts for planting in the vicinity of Baltimore. Dorsett-Fairfax-Premier. 100; 500 for $7.50. Big Joe-Catskill. Midseason. $2.25 per 100; 500 for $7.50. Early varieties. $2.25 per Chesapeake. Late. $2.25 per 100; 500 for $7.50. BERRY BOXES 100 UNG ck sa rojote. o faveteustsratouelefute ekolatn relent cotepeyats $1.50 Let us (ets «ee iS GretiC ic OUG Date Como Odd 1.50 quote Rieter Ieee ie tecralofeveraiccctey sos aiste aroma reteists 3.75 quantity FUN ay i ieieinn va fa ieravaveta We ehe: svete (ane avoleyeiatiate 4.00 price. (Not Mailable) 58 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds = ROSE BUSHES U. S. PLANT PATENTED NOVELTIES Subject to stock being available and price prevailing at that time. BETTER TIMES (23) Cerise-red COUNTESS VANDAL (38) Pink with salmon glow. 1.85 CRIMSON GLORY (105) Deep velvety crimson...... 1.50 Gis E ESS Put Chai ERICH GOL ay. a eyo easaneta cu clavolats ejnie siete + ly 1.85 PEACE (591) Yellow with edges picoted cerise...... 2.50 PINOCCHIO (484) Salmon flushed with gold........ 1.75 iva eaplee hak. 7 UIE) pal kta oe a OO Oe See COCO 2.00 Perera (UO) a Clim DOr SCAR LCi ce bie crete ele reais) 2 eee eho nmin 1.50 DR. J. H. NICHOLAS (457) Climber, rose-pink, fra- Entillike Bopha aasc nos 0 So eo SoU ED Eon Op eon per eenoieic Hl NEW DAWN (1) Climber, blush pink .............. 2.00 SELECT EVERBLOOMING HYBRID—TEA These standard varieties have stood the test of time, having become popular by their performance in Baltimore gardens. Subject to stock being available and price prevailing at that time. AMI QUINARD. Blackish maroon. BRIARCLIFF. Extra large, perfect form, exquisite deep rose-pink, lighter on outer petals. CALEDONIA. Large, white, very double, slightly fragrant, long stems, hardy. long-lasting, E. G. HILL. Massive deep maroon, velvety on inside, very fragrant. Blooms throughout season. EDITH NELLIE PERKINS. Coppery rose to soft salmon. EDITOR McFARLAND. Solid glowing pink. ETOILE de HOLLAND. Bright red, large, loose, semi- double, very fragrant. FRAU KARL DRUSCHEI. GOLDEN CHARM. Snowy-white. Yellow sport of Talisman. GOLDEN DAWN. Sunflower-yellow turning to lemon, well-formed. Fragrant, profuse, continuous. GOLDEN OPHELIA. Golden yellow. K. A. VICTORIA. Exotic pure white blooms for contrast in bouquet or garden. KONIGIN LUISE. White. McGREDY’S IVORY. at base. Delicate creamy white, yellowish Long, pointed bud. MRS. E. P. THOM. Fine buds, perfect rich yellow flowers; delicate fragrance. MRS. P. S. DUPONT. Deep golden yellow, slightly lighter with age; semi-double. Fragrant, steady bloomer. PRES. HERBERT HOOVER. Maroon and orange, two- tone. Vigorous, upright, free blooming. RADIANCE. Cameo-pink; large, Blooms all season, in all climates. RED RADIANCE. Very large, fragrant, clear, even red, tall. TALISMAN. Golden yellow and copper; Free blooming. intensely fragrant. Tall. long-lasting; intensely long-lasting. DAHLIAS Dahlias do well in almost any kind of soil, but thrive best in a medium loam. The tubers should be planted in a horizontal 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 applied 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 flow- ers, the roots should be removed from the ground, al- lowed 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. C—Cactus ID—Informal Decorative FD—Formal Decorative JANE COWL (ID). Orange. 35c each. JERSEY BEAUTY (FD). Pink. 50c each. KATHLEEN NORRIS (ID). Large pink. $1.00 each. LAVENDER GLORY (ID). Lavender. 50c each. LOUIS WALCHER (FD). Purple, white tipped. 75c each. MRS. IDA DE VER WARNER (ID). Orange, large. 35¢ each. OGDEN REID (ID). Large, dark pink, $1.50 each. PRINCE OF PERSIA (ID). Red. 50c each. PURPLE VICTORY (ID). Large, purple. $1.50 each. SON OF SATAN (C). Bright scarlet. 50c¢ each. SUNSHINE 3RD (ID). Large yellow. 50c each. WHITE FAWN (FD). White, miniature. 60c each. DWARF DAHLIAS Bedding Mixed 25c each.; $2.50 doz. Superior Seeds . J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 59 Spray Guide 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. 4 Asparagus Beetles Olive colored, both adults and grub like A—E—N—S—X When grubs first appear, preferably when ee ee lawae. es ee ee planta ieareiwetiiva th id Gwi aia Bag Worm Builds %4-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 gone 15 inches long. Just after blossoms ring. 2 ee 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 Looper 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 Corn Earworm tips of each ear. Repeat two or three times Drops within week. Cucumber Beetles Yellow and black striped. A—E—N—S—X When vines begin to run. Repeat at fre- a a i EE en inte ee Currant Worm ___Green_leaf-devouring “worm. 7 ASE PSS When pe eee Cut-Worms Destroy plants by cutting stems, 00 0 Snarol 2 When frat spear EEE Damping Off Causes plants to suddenly wilt as though Semesan Treat seed or soil. rotted at the ground level. Formaldehyde Downy Mildew White, down 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 ee 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 wongus disease causing brown spots on B—F—Q Repeat at intervals. eaves. Mealy Bug White, cottony appearance. E—V 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—V 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—V When pests first appear. Repeat as mneces- scale-like, greenish objects. sary. LIST OF MATERIALS INDICATED IN ABOVE CHART A—Arsenate of Lead. G—Grape Dust. P—Paris Green, Red River Potato Mix B—Bordeaux, Kopper King, Kopper Queen. J —D-X and G & O Plant Spray. Q—Sulfocide. C—Aphis Spray, Black Leaf 40, G & O K—Kryacide. R—Scalecide. Plant Spray. L—Lime and Sulphur Solution. S—*Slug Shot. D—20-60-20 Dust. M—Garden Guard. T—Emo, Emo-Nik and Selocide. E—*D-X, Red Arrow, G & O Plant Spray. N—*Rotenone Dust. V—Volck. F—Dusting Sulphur, Fungtrogen. O—*Fish Oil Soap. X—Nicotine-Pyrox, G & O Plant Spray. Materials marked (*) are non-poisonous when used as directed. Pyrethrum and Rotenone base materials such as DX and Red Arrow are contact sprays and must strike the insects to be effective. D.D.T. Controls: Flies, Mosquitoes, Gnats, Horn Flies, Lice, Fleas, Sheep Ticks, Ants, Wasps, Hornets, Codling Moth, Mealy Bug, Jap- anese Beetle, Leaf Hoppers, Oriental Fruit Moth, Peach Borer, Rose Shafer, Cabbage Worm, Flea Beetles, Onion Thrips, Tomato Fruit Worm, Caterpillars, Boxwood Leaf Miners and many others. Ask for special DDT folder and use with caution. 60 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds ALL ROUND SPRAY For roses, azaleas, shrubs, vegetables, vines, other flowers. A carefully formu- lated multi - purpose product designed to provide protection against both insects YM, ey) and fungi such as rose chafer, azalea flower spot, thrip, black spot, downy mildews, leaf spot, many rusts, aphis, cabbage worm and many others. spraying. For dusting as well as Lb. $1.15; 4 lbs., $3.75. ANTROL SET Set 40c Individual feeders Bach 10c ANTROL SYRUP 4-0z. bottle 20c ANTROL ANT TRAPS 1 oz., 40c; 3 0z., $1.00 ARSENATE OF LEAD (1 lb, makes 25 to 35 gallons) For fruit trees, vege- tables, bushes and to- bacco. Can be used as dust or spray. To con- trol Japanese Beetle grub on lawns apply 1 lb. to 100 sa. ft. 1-lb., 65c; 4-lb., $1.75. ARSENITE OF ZINC (1 Ib. makes 50 gals.) Ranks next to Paris Green in strength. It has gained consider- able popularity in cer- tain sections for use on potatoes and other hardy ground crops to destroy chewing in- sects. Mixes well with Lime Sulphur solution = which is used to combat psyllid on potatoes. 1 lb., 40c; 4 Ibs., $1.15. “BLACK LEAF 40” (1 0z. makes 6 gallons) Kills Aphis, Thrips, Leaf Hoppers and other insects on garden, farm and or- chard crops by contact and fumes—an advantage not possessed by non-volatile, non-poisonous spray mate- rials. Also kills Poultry Lice. Merely . paint tops of perches with “Black Leaf 40.” Body heat from roost- ing birds creates fumes which penetrate feathers and kill lice and feather mites. (Cap brush packed with bottle.) < Oz., 36c; 5 ozs., $1.05; 1 lb., $2.42; AZOFPUME No. 10 DUST A dust for dusting plants indoors’ or out; not a fumigant. Dusted on plants it slowly gives off its fumes. Recommend- > ed for red spider on roses, phlox and most other flowers. 4 lbs., $2.40. BEETLE TRAPS (Jar not included) No. 4 Trap (without CABO) % ciecaccs Liquid Bait ... .70 Dry Bait, 1 oz.. .10 G & O Beetle Traps with Dry Bait, 75c each. G & O Perforated Metal Containers, 20c ea. G & O Green Painted Rods, 35c ea, No. 4 BENZO-FUME POWDER PRESSURE FUMIGATORS Especially recommended for control of greenhouse red spider. % Ib. size for 5,000 cubic feet of air space. 4 lb., 40c ea.; 6 for $1.80; 12 for $3.20 1 Ib., 60c ea.; 6 for $3.15; 12 for $5.50 BORDEAUX MIXTURE (1 to 2 lbs. makes 1214 gallons) 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. 50c; 4 lbs., $1.15. CALCIUM ARSENATE (1 to 2 lbs. makes 50 gals.) Calcium Arsenate is the { cheapest arsenical insecti- ) cide oe the market pat of Maes STeat economy and efficiency Ss ——— for certain purposes. Recom- mended to combat chewing insects on potatoes, vegetables, cotton and cer- tain fruit trees. 1 Ib., 35c; 4 lb., 60c. CAREOLA—WITH D.D.T. Carbola applied to the walls, ceil- ings, partitions, nests, ete., of your poultry houses will help to prevent contagious diseases among your flock. 5 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., $1.35; 50 lbs., $5.50. CAREBOLINEUM—AMERICA Kills chicken mites and blue bugs in poultry houses, makes wood Ter- mite proof and Stops Rots. Gal. $2.15. 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 CATALIZER A combined adhesive and spreader, making spray materials more economical and effective, inexpensive. Use 2 pounds to each 100 gal- lons of spray. 2-lb. pkg., 75c. COPPER ARSENATE (Basic) 4 Ibs., $2.00 COPPER—LIME—ARSENATE 20—60—20 Dust. $9.50 per 100 lbs. COPPER SULPHATE (Blue Stone) Powdered; 20c 1b.; 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $1.25. CORN EAR WORM DROPS (2 ozs. treats 100 ears) 2 oz. 35c CROW REPELLENT NO-CROW—Treat corn and other seeds to repel crows, birds, moles, etc. Economical and easy to use. Liquid, 1% pt., 50c; pt., $1.00. CUCURBIT DUST (10 to 15 lbs. to acre) For control of striped and spotted cucumber beetles on melons, cucum- bers and squash. 5 Ibs., 75c; 50 lbs., CYANOGAS ANT KILLER—A gas- producing powder. 4-oz. spout can is enough to treat ant nests in average lawn. 39c. CYANOGAS A-DUST — Kills rats, moles, woodchucks (groundhogs) and other rodents instantly. “It’s the gas that kills ’em.” 1 Ib., 98c; 5 lbs., $3.75. CYANOGAS G-FUMIGANT — Most widely used greenhouse insecticide. Regular use insures insect-free house all season. 5 lbs., $3.75; 25 lbs., $12.50. D.D.T. (Liquid) Pratts 25% (Garden). 1% oz., 35¢e; 8 0z., 75c. Conkeys 25%, I. K. Residual Spray (Household). Qt., $1.40; gal., $4.95. McCormicks 5% Red Arrow Wall & Screen Spray (Household). Qt., 55c; gal, $1.95. Accotox Water Dispersible Powder with 50% D.D.T. (Garden). One tablespoon makes 1 gallon. 1 Ib, 75c. D.D.T. (Dust) CCC—10%, (Household). Lb., 50c. CCC—25%, (Garden). Lb., 75c. DE-EK-PRUF A compound that makes wood and fabrics immune to attack against mildew, rot, termites and other wood destroying insects. One gallon covers 2 Ibs., $4.15; 5 Ibs., $7.90; 10 lbs., | grain. 400 sq. ft. wood, 20 Ibs. fabric. Color, $13.75. Lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.65. green. Gal., $2.85; 5 gallons, $13.50. Superior Seeds ® J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 61 Dusting and Spraying Materials — coniauea DISINFECTANTS (Seed) These effective seed disinfectants are sold by the Bayer-Semesan Com- pany, a consolidation of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Com- pany, Inec., and The Bayer Company, Inc. They comprise the following products: SEMESAN — For vegetable and flower seeds. One ounce to 15 to 30 Ibs. seed. ™% oz., 20c; 2 oz., 45c; 12 oz., $2.10; 4 lbs., $10.10. SEMESAN, JR.—For corn, 2 ounces to 1 bushel corn. 1% oz., 17c; 12 oz, 62c. SEMESAN BEL—For potatoes. 1 lb. to 60-80 bu. potatoes. 2 oz., 35c; 1 1b., $1.83; 4 lbs., $6.33. CERESAN (New Improved) — For wheat. % oz. for 1 bu. seed. 4 02Z,, 35c; lb., 90c; 4 lbs., $3.00. DITHANE Z-78 that can be A versatile fungicide used as spray or dust on potatoes, tomatoes, celery, cantaloupes, cucum- bers, beans, azaleas, gladiolus and for the control of blue mold on tobacco seedlings. 3 lb. pkg., $3.00. DOG REPELLENTS OANG'GOy, » KEEPS DOGS AWAY iy 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. Tubes 30c each. KEEP AWAY I'm Chaperoned CHAPERONE. 4 0z., 60c; 12 02., $1.25; qat., $3.00. DOG CHECK. 3 oz., 60c; 8 oz., $1.00. DOGZOFF. 3 oz., 60c. FUMEOGEN. 8 oz., 50c. DORMATONE A hormone sprout inhibitor for po- tatoes and other root crops. Prevents sprouting, softening, and shriveling in storage. Easy to use; simply dust. 12 oz., $1.00. DOWFUME (Soil Fumigant) (1 gal. treats 400 sq. ft.) A soil fumigant containing Ethy- lene Dibromide. Very effective in controlling nematodes, wire worms and other soil insects in home gar- dens. Gal., $3.50. DURADUST (GARDEN) A ready-to-use dust for home gardens, con- tains 5% DDT and 9% metallic copper. Effec- tive not only as power- ful insecticide but as a fungicide in control of many forms of blight and fungous diseases. Particularly effective on rose chafer, leaf hopper and corn ear Dust or spray. worm. Lb., 39c. DX SPRAY (1 oz. makes 6 gallons) A rotenone-pyrethrum- D.D.T. spray in an active vegetable oil base for control of sucking and chewing insects on fruit trees, shade trees, vege- tables and flowers. 14% 0z., 50c; 14 pt., $1.75; qt., $5.25; gal., $13.50. DK NICOTINE SPRAY. 1% oz., 50c; 14 pt., $1.75. DX ROTENONE SPRAY. 50c; 144 pt., $1.50; qt., $4.75. 1% oz, EMO (1 pt. makes 4 gallons) A summer oil spray of fine quality, safe to use, pleasant to handle and of the much desired flowable consistency. Recommended as a con- tact spray in the con- trol of White Flies, Rust Mites, Blister Mites, Mealy Bugs, Red Spiders, certain scale and other in- sects. 8 0z., 30c; pt., 50c; qt., 70c. EMO-NIEK (1 pt. makes 12% gallons) Complete contact spray combining nicotine in its most active form with Emo a sum- mer oil emulsion. 414 0z., 35c; pt., 75c; qt., $1.15. KILL PLANT INSECTS FA GR GARDEN 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 (1 oz. makes 6 gal- lons). 1 oz, 35c; G6 oz., $1.15; pt., $2.45; qt., $4.10; gal., $12.60. FISH OIL SOAP Keeps trees, plants and vines clean and healthy, effectively controlling sucking insects and many forms of scale. 1 1b., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.25. ACME SPRAY SOAP—1 Ib., 45c. FPORMALDEHYDE Extensively used in the preparation of potatoes for seed, as a preventa- tive 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., 65c, FORMACIDE FORMALDEHYDE DUST Is a seed and soil treating com- pound which controls seed borne diseases and when applied to the soil controls “damping off” and other root rots of vegetable and flower seed- lings. Usually applied 1 lb. per 10 sq. ft. 1 1b., 85c; 5-lb. can, $2.50. FRUIT TREE SPRAY OR DUST A combined insecti- cide and fungicide, con- taining sulfur, DDT and basic lead arsenate for the control of many PRATTS wi FR Sea at ee ry chewing and_ sucking insects and fungous diseases on apples, pears, peaches, plums and ornamentals. lLb., 65c; 3 lbs., $1.25. FERTILIZER PAT OFF. FUNGICIDE An effective and scientific preven- tive and remedy for mildew, black spot and many fungus diseases of Roses and other plants. Dilute one part to 60 parts water. \% pt., 75c; pt., $1.25; qt., $2.00. GO-WEST An effective insect bait for weevils, snails, slugs, sowbugs, cut-worms, earwigs grasshoppers and sim- ilar leaf eating garden insects. 10 lbs., $4.00. a om —X 7} GRAPE DUST A readily diffusible, lightweight powder fun- gicide, very efficient in destroying mildews and preventing blights. 1 Ih., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50. JAPIDEMIC Milky disease spore control for Japanese Beetle. 1 Ib. treats 4,000 sq. ft. Lb., $4.50. KOPPER KING (1 to 2 lbs. makes 50 gaJs.) (Basie Copper Sulphate) 1 Ib., 50c; 4 lbs., $1.35. KOPPER QUEEN (Mildew Spray) (1 pt. makes 12% gal.) For control of mil- dew, leaf spot, and black spot on rose bushes, flowers, and many other kinds of foliage. Stainless, leaves no unsightly residue. % pt., 35c; pt., 60c; qt., 95c; gal., $2.25. 62 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds Dusting and Spraying Materials ERYOCIDE D-50. Dust mixture con- taining sulphur. 1 Ib., 50c; 3 lbs., 85c. ERYOCIDE C. With copper. Can be used aS a dust or spray. If as a spray 3 tablespoons to 1 gallon water. 3 lbs., 90c. DRY LIME AND SULPHUR Dormant Season: 12 Ibs. to 50 gallons. Growing Season: 3lbs. to 50 gallons. For use in dormant spraying against seale, peach blight, leaf curl and twig borer. Summer spraying against seab, soot, blotch, red spider and mite. 1 1b., 45c; 10 Ibs., $1.80. UME-SULFUR *) Poworare FOnm LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION 1 gal, 95c; 5 gal., $3.25. MAGNESIUM ARSENATE Dust Mixture. 4 lb., pkEg., 60c; 100 lbs., $12.00. MOLE- NOTS Protects lawns, dens, beds, courses, gar- flower golf etc. No™= traps, ready to use. Pke. .of 4s, 35c; pEg. of 50, $1.00. Patents Pending Destroys moles quickly, easy to use. No odor or gases. Harmless to soil or grass. % Ib., 50c; 1% Ibs., $1.25. NAPHTHALENE FLAKES Used for sprinkling lightly over bulbs for protection against moles and field-mice. 20c lb.; 5 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $14.00. “NICO-FUME” POWDER PRESSURE-FUMIGATOR Improved quality; burns under pressure in special container; more effective and more economical than old methods. Use at approximate rate of 1 lb. per 20,000 to 30,000 cu. ft. of air space. lg lb., 55c¢ ea., 6—$2.80, 12—$4.80. 1 lb., 85c ea., 6—$4.60, 12—$8.35. OPTOox A well balanced Rotenone-Pyreth- rum spray. Safe to use on open blooms, non-poisonous. 1 oz., 35c; 6 0z., $1.00; gal., $12.00. ORTAZOL POWDER (Dinitro) Use in the dormant period to con- trol aphis eggs, bud moth and other , PARIS GREEN (1 1b. makes 30 gal.) A rich, emerald color and of fine fluffy Physical character. Containing 55% arsen- ious oxide, it will give quickest control where extreme measures are necessary. 4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00. PEACH BORER CONTROLS PARA-SCALECIDE (1 gallon to 7 gallons water) (Use 1 pint solution to each three- year-old tree.) Is effective and safe on young or old trees. Qt., $1.25; gal., $2.90. PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE Apply September ist to October 10th, according to latitude. Some growers prefer to make two applica- tions, 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, and apple trees should never be treated. 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., per lb., 30c; 25 lbs., per lb., 22c; 100 lbs., per Ib., 20c. PESTEX (Pest Repellent) Does not kill but repels dogs, rab- bits, squirrels, moles, rats, mice, starlings, pigeons, crows, etc. 2 Ibs., 70c. PHYGON (Wettable) A fungicide for the control of all Leaf Blights and Fruit Rot of Toma- toes, Black Spots of Roses, Apple Scab and many other plant diseases eaused by fungi. ws 403—Master Fog, quart, tin ......... 3G@—Smith, quart, galv. ............. Master Fog CONTINUOUS SPRAYERS Eee OTM ON MENLAE Loy SULIT) “— oteuel cer ama teo, 2 ous), S Lechaete eveeatnneh neds $1.00 ES Cg he Fatt (0 hy Ba ho eee ee So ee ge 1.20 ee — Ao EO TILAN SO OE SAV. 2 72-s ein Sys ie, Sele Sdiais = sia nhde Loe 2.00 SBR—Hrowi, | gt. .ting PIAaSS jar J. och ce 1 stores sc cre 1.95 . ; Sa I— ESTO Waly 11 te COD PCIe icine ccsrche ctu bc olene elae sie ee a 3.50 = F4Q—— Blizzard, 1 gt:; COPPer sii i sk cee cele cee ewes 3.50 | 608—Capacity 5 to 10 lbs............ $16.75 P No. 806—Capacity 12 to 25 lbs. ......$30.80 1A—Stauffer Knapsack. Hopper capacity PA Nal | Cen Oe OS DODO SOR OC aU ORE $29.95 Bao ee ROOT WHEELBARROW TRACTION DUSTER T44—Capacity 15 to 25 lbs. Rubber tire. ......... $65.00 IDEAL SPRAYER 663—Cadet ........... $ .60 666—Major .......... 1.20 612—Patrol .......... 1.20 766—Admiral ......... 1.50 Browns Crystal ...... 2.00 C-3A—(lIllustrated). With attachments. Hopper capa- city 7% lbs. Feed adjust- 3505—Hudson With Pressure Tank. 18 gallon galv. tank | Ment per acre 1 to 20 lbs. and operated with a large removable barrel pump. Dis- charge equipment consists of 10 ft. spray hose, 3 ft. extension rod and angle spray nozzle. (Illustrated) $63.60 3500—Hudson, as above. Steel wheel. $48.80. 57—Brown With Pressure Tank. $53.90. 3600—Sunshine, 12% gal. cap. .............022e eee $26.40 BUCKET PUMPS 122—Modoc........ $7.20 COG ik... Fae $8.95 ARNOLD GARDEN HOSE SPRAY CARTRIDGES Arsenate of Lead, Bordeaux Mixture, Cryolite, D.D.T. Pyrethrum-Rotenone, Rotenone, Sulphur, Vitamin B-1. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. Arnold’s Victory Cartridge Sprayer, $1.00. Brown’s Vitamin B-1 Cartridge, with transparent holder, $1.00, Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 65 FLAT-PAK PLANT FORCER Sturdy, all stainless steel insures protection from all weather-threats. Grooves for electric sunlamp cords in freezing temperature. Plastic, ad- justable window admits all beneficial sun-rays, filtering out harmful beams. Resists all chemicals and stains, re- gardless of plant-food used. Size 26 in. x 36 in. Price $12.50. ELECTRIC SEED GRO-QUICK RED HEATER SEED UP IN 30 HOURS ROOT CUTTINGS IN 6 DAYS CUT GERMINATION TIME BY 2/3 TRANSPLANT 2 WEEKS SOONER Above user reports show what Gro-Quick soil cable will do. 6 cable sizes for 1 flat to large beds. New catalog, plans free. For hot-beds, cold frames, greenhouse benches, flats, cabinets. Uses house current. J40A 40’ cable & thermo. for 1 sash $6.75 S80A for double sash bed (36 sq. ft.) $9.00 AT—AIR THERMOSTAT ..... $4.50 HOT BED GLASS 1 Box will glaze 3 sash. Size 8 x 10; 90 panes, $6.25; Size 10 x 12; 60 panes, $6.25. PEERLESS GLAZING POINTS Pound box, 85c. TWEMLOW’S OLD ENGLISH GLAZING PUTTY Semi-Liquid For bedding glass in sash and fill- ing cracks or seams in roof joints or frames of greenhouses or hotbeds. 16-pound can (1 gal. capacity), $4.00 CAULKING GUN Model Dl—Barrel size 9% Capacity, one pint. % in. ratchet rod, breech cap., $4.50. PUTTY BULBS For applying liquid Putty to sash or greenhouses. 12-0z. size, $1.25. SPRAY BULBS x 2% in. nozzle, RAFFPIA Natural color in braided hanks of about 2 pounds. 60c lb. BAMBOO PLANT STAKES 3% ft. Light 40c per doz. $1.75 per100 HYACINTH STAKES—Green 18 in., 80c 100; $4.75 per 1,000. GALVANIZED HARD STEEL WIRE PLANT STAKES—No. 8 gauge Height . 5 ft: Doz. 100 1,000 ayeiateleboveroreks 60 3.45 31.25 TRAIN-ETTS Weatherized trel- lis netting. No. 2—60 x 96 in., fh 85c. No. 3—60 x 180 in., $1 PLOWER POTS A complete line of regular pots, azalea pots, bulb pans and saucers. Size given indicates top diameter. Sauc. Size Ea. Doz. 100 1000 Each 2 ”. § .0O3 $ .27 $ 1.80 $14.85 ore 21% .03 .33 2.20 18.15 aay 3 .04 45 2.80 23.10 $.04 erie? .06 -65 4.35 36.30 .05 5 12 1.20 eee eG 6 .16 1.60 11.85 AF Gee (te) 7 -24 2.40 rena 12 8 35 3.45 18 L Dn als 53 5.25 .22 10 Oy ah 7.10 35 12. 1.45 14.50 .93 NEPONSET FLOWER POTS Red Green Shipping Growing Dia. per 100 per 1000 per 100 per 1000 2 ins.$... $6.85 Sinn See 214 in Sue 6.85 Agee 10.80 2% in. 85 6.90 1.40 11.50 3 ein: .90 7.30 1.60 13.15 Sigrinvvess ne 9.65 hex 17.00 } in 1.35 itso 2.40 20.30 5 Leelee 14.15 Srayete 27.60 6 in 2.15 17.65 4.25 35.70 FPLOWER BOXES Galvanized, green. 814 inches wide and 6 inches deep. 20 in., $2.50; 26 in., $3.00; 32 in., $3.50. GALVANIZED WATERING POTS 8 Qt., $1.65; 10 Qt., $1.85; 12 Qt., $2.30 WOODEN LABELS Painted 4 inch pot, Der 200022 er. A $3.00 5 inéh potssper 1,000.5. Aw 3.25 6 inch. pot;, per 21,000)... coe. 3.75 3% inch Tree, copper wired... 3.80 8 inch Garden, per 1,000..... 5.70 10 inch Garden, per 1,000..... 9.75 12 inch Garden, per 1,000..... 13.20 Prices, per 100—31%% to 6 in., 50c; 8 in., 85c; 10 in., $1.25; 12 in. $1.50. WATERPROOF PLANT BANDS Ready-to-use Plant Bands. VITA BAND 10 (Fertilized) 2) 6 in—Per 1,000 :........ $3.65 2 6x3 in.—Per 1,000 ....... $4.75 3x3x3 1n.—Per 1,000 ........... $5.65 4x4x3) ini—Per, 1000 cieee ees $7.35 VITA BAND 40 (Fertilized) 2 2146 in—Per 1,000 ......... $5.40 2%u 6x3 in.—Per 1,000 ....... $6.95 3x3x3 in.—Per 1,000 ........... $8.10 TOM THUMB FLAT AND PLANT BAND COMBINATION Without Bands With Bands With Vita Band 10 fertilized Plant Bands. 500 Sets (500 flats, bands, 2x2x2% in.), $39.90. WINDOW SILL GREENHOUSE RB22— Waterproofed plant boxes for starting seedlings and plants in- doors, consisting of a two compart- ment seed starter and two transplant boxes. Set, 29c. 6,000 CEDAR PLANT TUBS (Richmond Style) Made of Selected Vir- ginia White Cedar, bound with _ electric welded hoops, painted green. Inside Inside Inside No. Top Dia. Bot. Dia. Depth 5 10 7% 9 $1.35 7 12 9 11 1.95 9 14 11 13 2.85 11 16 12% 15 3.50 13 18 14% 17 4.85 TWIST-EMS B—8 in. box of 125, 35c. D—16 in. box of 125, 65c. KNEE PADS KNEEL-EZ. Made of molded rubber. A _ sponge solid black rubber CEMETERY inner cushion protects the knees; ad- VASE justable straps imbedded completely Ground level, in the rubber. For gardening, laying Aluminum finish, No. 1 Kit. Consists of 24 labels, 1 oz. cement, carpenter work, etc. $1.50. etchant, one applicator. 85c. Pair $2.00 66 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds SOIL-SOAKER Made of Canvas No. 1, 18 ft.....$2.20 INOS. 2.) 30> £t...5 0b SO 50 ft..... 5.50 tmpraid: “25 ft CORNET. *% in. lengths, $4.95. lengths, $2.60; 50 ft. (Couplings included.) SURPRISE. % in. 2 braid: red. 25 ft. lengths, $4.50; 50 ft. lengths, $8.50, (Couplings included.) SURPRISE. *% in. 2 braid, black, smooth, 50 ft. lengths, $11.50. (Cou- plings included.) SUPPLEX TUFF-PLY. Guaranteed against damage by sun, freezing, oil, grease, mildew and rot. Double braid eotton between 2 plys of plastic. Re- sistant to most chemicals. Stands over 50 lbs. pressure. % in. inside diameter. 25 ft. $4.50; 50 ft. $7.95; 75 ft. $11.95. (Couplings included.) SPRAY HOSE 3g inch, 20c per ft. SPRINELERS 5044 (Illustrated) ............. ICLLOMUG WES cn ee citer a setae eimcia te as .85 Rese pa EE ETOP) 152 ca serwis wi s¥eleishoie’ oceheiuc @ a 1.25 BOF BINS ss wos ooo esse in ety 1.65 5011—Greenlawn .............. 1.75 FOO ——Delt OGIO. 5c wie cus coh woolen anace 1.50 HOSE NOZZLES 161....$ .60 155.:..$ .90 SEINNER SPRAY WAVE SPRINELER Waters up to 40x50 ft. WM’ JOHNSON ——— PORTER 5403 2500 LOPPING SHEARS PORTER POINT CUT No. 1—20- inch steel handles, adjustable draw- COLOR eo et Carrie ions, ene $7.50 5406—20-in. hdl. 2... 5.0252... 3.15 5403—22-in. hdl. (drawcut) DUES ErAawe Gs os Maisie ste. setae ake 5.35 ASPARAGUS KNIFE 2500J—Short handle ........... $ .45 ASPARAGUS BUNCHER ...... $4.50 THERMOMETERS 5140—714 in. indoor, maroon lac. $ .75 5126—6 in. indoor, walnut ... 1.25 5316—8 in. outdoor, white (Spare 08 (C) lo A Sree iy Re Pe Op are 1.25 A—3 Tines, 9% in. handle...... $ .20 B—3 Tines, 18 in. handle ...... < BB—=3 Tines, 33-in. handle...... .40 C--4 Tines, 10-in. handle....... 25 D—4 Tines. 101%4,-in. handle with SOA Trem laldeu ls s/ccclae was Sens cPese .40 E—4 Tines, 10%-in. handle with Beer ACOs sia, bre aioe Slater retons 40 SL12—V shaped cutting edge, Sortie NAME) (iho, scsctnc ne oni .60 G—4 Tines, 57-in. handle....... 1.15 H—4 Tines, 48-in. handle with Squaxesblade?s2s jac sean oe 1.25 K—4 Tines, 48-in. handle with SENS 10) EG Caen eee es, stdin, Ata Moos 1.25 222 HAND GARDEN FORKS S00—— 3) LING hs. occas foe ee $ .50 GARDEN TROWELS 217J—6 in. Transplanting ...... -20 215J—6 in. Steel Blade......... .30 222J—516 in. Strawberry ...... .30 212—6 in. Steel Blade ......... .35 MELCO—6 in. Aluminum ...... .60 MELCO—6 in. Transplanting, AUUUTT Tey seeker Aer etens aie ate muaneinee .60 211J—6 in. Forged: Steel ...... 90 DIBBLES 218J—Wood bent handle, steel point, 95c tesla Loints Onl ys --c-.iss «ciao ea. 50c HOLE-IN-ONE TOOL 75c 25 3.75 4.25 PRUNING HOOKS Without Pole 11—Telephone ..$3.50 166—Pruning shear and nook asm isie1- 2.75 167—Pruning, curved saw, shear and NOOK Ge Se a ets (illustrated). $22.50. > me fri in. 4.50 ROTO-SPRAY. Waters up to 75 ft. | 814E (Wiss), diameter on 30 lb. pressure. $18.75. oe abst ts RA oie 4.75 801 PRUNING SAW 118—18 inch ~*~... ......--...:-- $1.50 GRAFTING WAX 801 (Wiss), Illustrated......... $1.40 ihsy Al) una ae Ace ae Api incon er 2.75 Trowbridge Brand. % Ib. | Doo-Elip, Standard vee ° S01 3-88 30c; % Ib., 45c; 1b., 70c. 5600 (Wiss), Illustrated........ 2.25 Doo-Klip, long handle.......... 3.50 119 FRUIT PICKER — Without pole, 70c. ; CORN ENIVES AuLGULGY GHAMMG PS ciciy cis cio cece eck $ .40 = MOLE TRAPS OCMC EBOOKS Soas, son iors) acarene te gure ate 50 | 615—(Flower) 6% in., cuts and holds Cumberland Valley ............ .50 stem in one operation.......... $1.85 200 Roddick (Illus.) $1.65 Diack; Diamond \364....255 00k «. .50 908—(Wiss) 8 in. Anvil ....... 2.50 SN Osu CO mary times.) ot, o erutestne re hel oe -70 119—Snap Cut, § in. Anvil ..... 2.50 Superior Seeds ~ J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 67 Sc14 LEVEL HEAD CURVED TOOTH RAKES FR-Floral 8 Teeth $ .85 RHLSC .. 14 Teeth 1.00 SCI ac 14 Teeth 1.45 SCLG ware. rane 16 Teeth 1.55 ROUND =OW CURVED TOOTH RAKES asple Sri a8 Sidic 14 Teeth $1.65 SG ee eyareeere re 16 Teeth 1.75 [y SAHD SPADING FORKS Flat Tines SAE cic sive 4-11in. $2.00 SAG D iri ciee 4-llin. 1.80 Tines aye tuaiere Crake te 3 $1.25 Ae a Ais cremeitalle 5 1.60 SHOVELS Rd. Pt. Long Hdl. No. 0-717L, Ladies. .$1.90 INOW OO SES ee eicienercie s 1.75 INO: p27 OSs eere ates 2.10 R248 Razor Back 1.75 Sq. Pt. Long Hdl GPL—Snow ........ 1.15 No. 2-701 Ingersoll.. 1.85 S248 Razor Back 1.85 Sq. Pt. “D” Hdl GPD—Snow ........ 1.15 No. 2-700 Ingersoll... 1.85 INO! GE9DGiise nus coc eueitiers 2.15 Rd. Pt. “D” Hdl. FSH—Floral ....... 1.45 No. 2-702 Ingersoll... 1.85 R2UD Razor Back... 1.75 SPADES GSUD Razor Back “D” Handle $ No. 2-724 “D” Hdl. . 1.85 GS48 Razor Back, long “handley cio)-je1.\» 1.70 CHAMPION POTATO SCOOP No. 70—Heavy wire, SADA Toh Key A ee a os $3.15 ves SL14 BROOM RAKES Teeth BRE22 . 22-14in. $1.00 STA Rie. ak 22-14in. 1.10 Gardex 22-12in. 1.25 Disston 18-14in. 2.00 Disston ... 24-14in. 2.75 24 Teeth—Wire .... .75 33 Teeth—Bamboo .. .75 DANDELION RAKES Teeth YDLR . 26-34 in. $1.10 YDLER A36 A541, WOOD LAWN RAKE 24 Teeth, 95c MANURE FORKS Tines RHA44%. 4-12 in. $1.50 A44% 4-12% in. 2.10 Ad54% ... 5-12% in. 2.25 RHA54% . 6-12% in. 1.85 RHA64% . 6-12%in. 2.10 A64% 6-12% in. 2.40 Lee 4SC sG SPEEDY CULTIVATORS Tines GARDEN HOES L5 (Ladies) bens Dladerieun. sa $1.00 RHSG—6% in. blade 1.20 SG—6¥% in. blade... 1.45 4BOL LAWN EDGER Te-Blade—9x434 in... Planet Jr.) INO. 2. cc. 2.50 GRASS TRIMMERS USGT Union V165 Graswhip ..... 1.90 ALL PURPOSE HOE $1.35 A Real Garden Aid 2PWFE N2‘2 SHRUBBERY HOE SL19—1%4%x6 in. DiAd ewe ae weueeneieretetelal— $ .65 TWO PRONG HOES 2PWF—3-9/16 in. jvte Ee Ago rearoigantre $1.40 SL7—3-9/16 in. blade 1.40 WARREN HOES SL6—4% in. blade.. W7—4% in. blade .. $1.30 1.40 ———a $L19 STO7 GRASS HOOKS Lightning Little Giant ........ INOSUIVIO U coals! efeseveretolehatets Little Giant Long Handle SCYTHES Best American Grass $2.15 Bush or Brier Scythes 2.25 Weed Scythes, 24 in.. 2.45 SNATH or SCYTHE HANDLES Grass Snath, light.. $2.65 Bush Snath, heavy.. 2.90 SCYTHE STONES Darby Creek (Flat)..$ .25 WEED SLUGGER WOE KE Gocageoenoe ds. $2.75 BRUSH HOOES No. 1130 E10 EHDMS HAY FORKS Tines JACI AS hee 3-12 in. $2.15 3-12in. 1.80 ENSILAGE FORKS Oval Tines LOE ees alas, 3c. 8-16 in. $3.95 LO Meares 10-16in. 4.25 HEAVY FORKS Tines Seis tou 4-16 in. $3.50 5-16 in. HOM4 4.50 MR9 NURSERY HOES N2%—2¥% in, blade. SL4—2¥% in. blade.. MORTAR HOE $1.10 1,15 MR9 TMS) freretapevete try lenekedn ce $2.45 ONION HOE blade AXES Collins, 3 to 4 lbs... $2.75 MATTOCKS 5 lb., 3% in. cutter. .$1.65 (Handles Extra) . BROOMS SIDEWALK SCRAPERS POTATO HOOKS A Palmiyrahieeca. caer. ..8 .85 RHSC—7x4% in, Tines loMEIG Ks Gas capo mode $ .85 4BOL... 4-614 tr - $1.65 OTE EAS Sire eyeioiatistete 95 SSC—7x6 in. blade... 1.35 5BOH...5-7% in. ... 2.25 Stablet Bushy e..e.0 - 1.25 68 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds WATER BALLAST LAWN ROLLERS Equipped with ball bearings and scraper. AN INDESTRUCTIBLE ALL METAL TOOL MADE OF QUALITY MATERIALS. WEIGHT 1144 POUNDS OVERALL LENGTH 4 FT. PLATE 9 INCHES SQUARE. SPIKES 1% ff INCHES LONG. USED AS SPIKER “THE LAWN MAKERS FRIEND” $6.25 602—18x24, Empty 85 lbs.; Filled 265 lbs. 603—24x24, Empty 110 lbs.; Filled 420 lbs. ........ 28.35 GARDEN CART Light, strong, welded all-steel body, steel axle and wheels with solid rubber tires, 18 in. wide, 27 in. long; capacity 2% cubic feet. Standard ......: 22. $8.50 OK-TRIM ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER $12.85 .-- TRIM HEDGES Does in minutes, what usually takes hours or days. Sizes for the home garden, estates and parks. Junior Model 27” with 5 feet of wire $84.50 Senior Model 36” with 5 feet of wire 115.00 Senior Model 60” with 5 feet of wire 137.50 All models sold with 1 yr. guarantee wot Sekt ra ehe ” WITH THE “LITTLE WONDER: ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER LAWN MOWERS QUIET TURFMASTER BALL BEARING Streamline de- sign; 5 blades, self sharpening; 10 in. dia. wheels, semi- pneumatic rubber tires, Chromium hub cap, rubber roller, steel handle. 16 in. GRASS GROOMER BALL BEARING Attractive streamlined mowe1 5 blades, self-sharpen- ing; 10 in. dia. wheels, semi-pneumatic rubber tires, rubber roller, wood handle. 16 in. $20.00. DIAMOND DELUXE BALL BEARING A high grade mower of fine quality. 5 blades, self- sharpening; 10 in. dia. wheels, solid rubber tires, wood roller, wood handle. 16 in. $19.00. ECLIPSE MODEL “IL” 5 Blades, semi-pneumatic rubber tires. 16 in. $31.00; 18 in. $32.50. ECLIPSE ZEPHYR 5 Blades, rib tread tires. 16 in, $26.50. GRASS CATCHERS For hand lawn mowers 14 thru 18 inches. $1.65. mene OIE aiaaataaaaaescanaacaseaeeeemene ee Eézy y Wear eey Gloves A popular type of glove—for MEN and \ WOMEN-—specially designed for garden wear. ; Size’ 6, 7, 8° ..-$1.15 Pair Size 9, 10 ...$1.25 Pair SWAGGERTS—Rubber coated outside, soft fabric inside, pastel green. Medium, large. $ .85 pair. No. i wrist rubberized fabric, fingers, full size, black. $ .85 pair. ECLIPSE ROCKET POWER MOWER curved Briggs & Stratton 4 cycle motor, semi-pneumatic tires, 5 blades, self-sharpening, 20 in. cut. $137.50. euaeore PARKHOUND POWER MOWER—21 inch cut. 172.50. eave oon: ROLLOWAY POWER MOWER—25 75.00. ECLIPSE TORNADO POWER MOWER—Sickle type, 36 inch cut, $210.00. inch cut. FOB Factory. Superior Seeds e J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 69 HOTKAPS—An Individual Hothouse for Every Plant! | HOTEKAPS can make many extra dollars for you this season by assuring you of earlier, bigger crops, and higher early-to-market prices. A patented wax paper cone which completely covers the plant and protects them from frost, rain, wind, ground-crusting and insects. 25 Hotkaps with Fibreboard Setter............... $ .70 100 Hotkaps with Fibreboard Setter............... 2.75 250 Hotkaps with Fibreboard Setter............... 4.65 1000 Hotkaps..... $14.65 per 1000; 10,000, $14.35 per 1000 Hibrehoard Setters ye = ars chovel-vhswie lores whee (Pater avait -20 Steel (SGECOI’ BF. forse groteye, Cerio tans, we Mishel. acter Oteas aE roe 1.95 No. Length Pulverizes Weight Price G25 reir 9ft. 98 in. 1100 lbs. $185.00 POTATO DIGGER Success Jr., Two Wheel $17.50 BACK BANDS Plain[ G@-565-- cies eee $ .35 Padded e-5Gii- eee eee ahs .45 SOLS RGN. lctstola loved. \slevenren vere ere .50 Asparagus Tape Jute Cord 3inder Twine Hay Rope Cotton Cord Plow Lines Prices On Request State Quantity Wanted. FPELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE Save Hours of Labor with this Machine. Bigger and Better Than Ever. $86.65 12 12 WHEELBARROWS No. 1. 30 inches long, 24 to 25 inches wide. Sideboards inches high, tread 23%, in. $36.10, No. 3. 26 inches long, 19 to 22 inches wide. Sideboards inches high, tread 2% in. $29.30. No. 1-RTW. Size of body 30 in. long, 24 to 25 in. wide, sideboards 12 in. high, with 2 ply 4:00x8 pneumatic ru bber tired wheel, roller bearing. $43.70. No. 174-RTW No. 174-RTW. Size of tray 37 by 28 in., capacity 4 cubic feet, with 2 ply 4:00x8 pneumatic rubber tired wheel, roller bearing. $33.35. No. 174 Size of tray 37 by 28 ins.; capa- city 4 cubic ft. $18.15 Mould- Land- Solid Slip boards sides Shares Shares ACER Aa ait nies $2.80 $1.20 $ .75 4 11 CWP pHeeR AREA yee aS +, 3.75 1.59 1.05 OMe My arieten al mand eite, ieee 4.00 1.75 1.10 $1.30 DS ravens oes teaueietest 4.55 1.90 2a SS UD Peete teh ac atten yey mene 5.80 2.25 1.40 1.60 QAO) PANE ahve) eo beech ba Meena 6.90 2.55 1.50 1.70 DLS Hehe mene cic’ koma) 8.25 2.45 1.80 2.00 Fe ievaty anees ras ae erate 8.50 2.90 1.90 2.10 EEO Le oe Wl ry cis Vases 8.00 a Ne 2.00 B88) Wie Ly ew caeee ae elbe 8.50 ure 2.00 SE OLE ies einai Tae 25c SYRACUSE PLOW REPAIRS Mould- Land- Solid Slip boards sides Shares Shares UA ny eRe Cc. atts 45 2.20 $1.80 $1.95 GO ZI perenne aaacis etre oa Ee 1.80 1.95 OE eo erp tnat uh 205 Sachs 7.45 3.45 2.05 2.20 NO ASS Hows yer e 5 Sc. 6.40 2.30 1.35 ceeds MAGS iresae terete racic stotierts 5.45 1.80 1.80 SLIP POINTS, Av and BS weiecinc ee o's 28c CHATTANOOGA REPAIRS Mould- Land- Solid Slip board side Share Share Gee tists ete wtext ote eve $6.95 $2.70 $1.55 $1.80 INTERNATIONAL SOLID SHARES IN0%. COO ZDS) Se oF aio teveupe, otnto ol cunue se tones ¥oU niet tans te onan enero tne $1.80 No; " (GO07IDSH sh Aeeiis enero ties eels eta oie eens ena 1.95 No.) GLTSDS Sy SE sir ucierces pete eee Sa on tice a cate necy Sema 1.95 BOSS REPAIRS Mouldboard Landside Share 1 eA Grid mic Be Coors $ .85 $ .75 @ 505 PA CRED rOlcic LOD OIC 1.25 75 65 QOL Ue eae ene 2.00 ae .80 70 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds HOLLAND TRANSPLANTERS GARDEN TRACTORS ECONOMY e ACCURACY e DEPENDABILITY ECONOMICAL FOR GARDEN OR LAWN - PLANET JR. Transplants perfectly cabbage, strawberries, tomatoes, 1% H.P. Tractor with 4:00x12 Rubber Tires tobacco, and all plants which are transplanted. (Less Equipthent) ............--------+++--- $189.50 3 H.P. Tractor with 5:50x16 Rubber Tires (Less MECHANICAL ONE ROW (Illustrated). 53 gal. capacity Equipment) ........---..- 2s seen ee eee eee eee 411.50 galv. water barrel; with either pole or tractor hitch; ATTACHMENTS FOR 114 H.P. TRACTOR Steel wheels; less fertilizer attachment. $188.00. ERA CMU RAM dos a fa ct tes boetaere. pie ohtiaies ape v aus. of eer ape $32.50 MECHANICAL TWO ROW. Row spacing can be adjusted Bl—Narrow One Row Cultivator ................ 24.25 from 2% ft. to 4 ft.; plant spacing from 16 in. to 5 ft.; B2—Narrow Two Row Cultivator ................ 27.95 (12 in. spacing available at small additional cost.) 53 gal. ‘AE 56— HM 1elGeMO Wel ois oso niote sl aie Reale eieeie'e wn ere pueve.s 76.50 capacity galv. water barrel, with new type tractor hitch; Ee 35 In OY SEVO Wi SC EO CY «2 °5)i asus oat suerte 'oleus, snatava hes 71.25 steel wheels. $376.00. 62 DISCUEVATTO Wan ete rae = raters ea tote Mera te al tap a esl 39.50 SOLOW Witla OahG Gre wets ul ote a aisle a lsvalavste as ks : { z ny widti rower. e quan te) 7% ft., 39 teeth / a | | mal | | haut | | Wi , Belsowecnie ree- Less Runners | i ulated by lever $28.95 ot . : : on back of ma- s be eae atte bale id AR ARRA LS TET eS chine. DRAG SCOOPS As a Broadcaster—Remove all stoppers and spouts. No. Width No. Sprouts Weight Price 5-UW-6-1 3 ft. l-Horse....: 6.....225 lbs......974.90 600-U1-9-1 6 ft. 1-Horse..... Qicteterare 325 lbs...... 86.70 700-U1-9-1 g Ae Toe Onee Mode 4 Sane cae aoe thee eyniete ange 800-U1-9-1 AI ako dsho stlorico o Sicve's ce A Sts Bee 900-01-9-2 9 ft. 2-Horse..... grates 400 lbs... ..109.70 2— 90 lbs., 17.00 1000-U1-9-2 10ft. 2-Horse..... Qecte 425 lbs......117.95 3— 80 lbs. 14.75 Extra Spouts Complete $1.32 Each 72 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds MANNS’ CHICKS FROM UNITED STATES APPROVED—MARYLAND STATE SUPERVISED AND INSPECTED FLOCKS PROVEN TO BE PULLORUM FREE WE GUARANTEE DELIVERY 100% LIVE VIGOROUS CHICKS With Profit Producing Characteristics Bred Into Them Manns’ chicks are produced from hand selected, Blood-Tested, hens mated to large, true-to-type Blood-Tested, well bred cockerels. These breeders are con- tinually culled for egg production and vigor to insure you of chicks that will not only live, but will grow uniformly, rapidly and profitably for meat or egg production. Upon maturity you will have strong and healthy pullets capable of making money. ORDER EARLY—SPECIFY DATE WANTED Order Early. Prices are subject to change but you will be given full benefit of any reduction in prices until ship- ping date. AS Sexed Hatched Pullets Cockerels Barred Rocks ......... . .$16.00 $22.00 $13.00 White Leghorns ........ 16.00 31.00 4.00 White Rocks ........... 16.00 22.00 13.00 Barred Crosses ........-- 16.00 23.00 13.00 New Hampshire Reds ... 16.00 25.00 11.00 300 or more 50c per 100 less. Less than 100 lots add lc each. TURKEY POULTS. Broad Breasted Mammoth Bronze. 95c ea.; $85.00 per 100 Barred Plymouth Rock New Hampshire Red DOG FOODS CONEKEYS Y-O DOG RATION—Contains yeast and cod liver oil; meal or cubes. 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.70; 100 lbs., $9.90. FOR ECONOMY Give Your Chicks The Best FEED THEM COnkKeys (The Original) Let Us Quote YO STARTING FEED SUPERIO YO GROWING MASH PEED oe PIGEON FEED YO EGG MASH RABBIT FEED CONKEYS Y-O 1 Ib., 70c; 2 lbs., $1.30; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 25 Ibs., $7.55; 50 Ibs., $12.90; 100 1b. drum, $22.30. : ee CONKEYS POULTRY REMEDIES COLD PILLS 75-35c; 175-75c. DIA-TAB TABLETS, 25-25c; 55-50c; 125-$1.00. INEALENT SPRAY (Concentrated) % pt. 65c; %4 Dt» INHALENT SPRAY (Ready to use) at., $1.00. LICE POWDER, 12 0z., 25c; 6 Ibs., ys NOXICIDE, pt., 40c; at., 70c; gal., $1.75. OLD RELIABLE POWDER, 02z., 25c; 24% 0z., 50c: 7 oz. $1.00. 100 TO 1 POWDER, 4 oz., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00. PICK-END BITTERS, 234 0z., 25c; 7% oz., 65c. POULTRY TONIC, 114 lIbs., 30c; 3% lbs., 55c; 614 lbs., $1.00; 20 lbs., $2.90. LEE’'S POULTRY REMEDIES ACIDOX, 4 oz., 50c; 12 oz., $1.00; 32 oz 00; al, $3.50; 1 gal., $6.50. ‘ ieee See pet a ae . 8 oz. $1.25. » # 0Z., 40c; 12 oz., 75c; 32 oz., $1.50; % gal, $2.50; gal, $4.50. GIZZARD CAPSULES—Adult 50-75c; 100-$1.25. GIZZARD CAPSULES—Pullet 50-50c; 100-$1.00. GIZZARD CAPSULES—Chick 50-40c; 100-75c. LEEMULSION, 4 0z., 50c; 12 o0z., $1.00; 32 oz., $2.00. MITE KILLER, at., 60c; gal., $1.50. PICKPASTE, 2 oz., 25c; 6 oz., 60c. SULFAMERAZINE. 4 oz. $1.25; 12 oz. $3.00. TONAX, 2 lbs., 75c. VAPO-SPRAY, pt., 50c; qt., 75c; gal., $2.00. AVICOL For white diarrhea. 60 tablets, 50c; 180 tablets, $1.00. DON SUNG Makes hens lay. 45 tablets, 50c; 135 tablets, $1.00. GROUP-OVER For Colds, Roup and Canker. 3 oz., 50c; 8 ozs., $1.00. tee Ee ¥% Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., 60c. TOXITE Disease Control Spray—Controls poultry Coccidiosis, Round Worms and Red Mites which are transmitted by contaminated litter. Qt., 75c; gal, $2.00. “BLACK LEAF” WORM POWDER 4 oz., 100 birds....75c 1% Ibs., 600 birds... .$3.00 CHARCOAL—Fine. 3 lbs., 25c; 5 lbs., 35c; 50 lbs., $2.50. Coarse. 3 lbs. 25c; 5 lbs., 35c; 50 lbs., $2.50. GRIT, Coarse and fine, 100 lbs., $1.00. OYSTER SHELL, coarse and fine, 100 lbs., $1.25. CAPONIZING SETS Dr. Salsbury—Set WRITE FOR FREE POULTRY BOOKS CEL-O-GLASS Now guaranteed for 5 years. Un- 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. R-V-LITE VITAPANE Kills chicken lice. 36 inches wide (cord base)....... Ses Ae 2lo lineal foot CONKEYS DOG AND CAT Y-O. 1 Ib. 5 ozs. $1.00. 60) ££) roll CLO soso res caw iieic sti akeencac c's $10.25 roll Superior Seeds . J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 73 OIL BROODER 256B—54 inch; 8-gallon tank; 700 chicks. Without Fuel Stand. $27.15. COAL BURNING BROODERS A16—56-inch hoover, capacity 500 chicks. $28.50. ELECTRIC BROODERS UB42—Galv. Metal, 500 watt enclosed type heater, with thermostat, size 36 in. by 42 in., capacity 200 chicks. $20.00. 302. Galv. metal chick battery unit with 150 watt acra heater, micro switch and wafer thermostat. inches. Capacity 100 chicks. $17.95. 202—-Square type canopy, 26 gauge galvanized steel, lined with Masonite presdwood. 500 Watt enclosed Acra Type heater with thermostat. Size 36 in. by 36 in; capacity 150-200 chicks. $23.25. Size 23 x 36 REEL TOP FEEDER H224—24 in. galv. ....$ .40 H6360—36 in. galv. C236R—36 in. galv. ... .95 H5480—48 in. galv. . .-$1.00 1.60 GRILL TOP FEEDER H7480—48 in. galv. ...$2.25 FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER CG6—(Crystal). Fits Mason Jar. 15¢. HG25—Galv. llc. SINGLE WALL FOUNTAINS FLOCK FEEDERS H25S—60 in. galv....$6.00 H28S—96 in. galv.... 8.80 = any TOP FILL FOUNTAINS HAS—2 gal. Galv. ....$1.30 3902S —2 gal. Galv. $2.30 HC3—3 gal. Galv. - 1.95 303S—3 gal. Galv. 3.50 HC5—5 gal. Galv. - 2.60 305S—5 gal. Galv. 4.60 HK5—5 gal. Galvy. 3.70 SPIRAL BANDS HEKS5H—5 gal. with Dark blue, light blue, red, MVE DECT et alas eitetscsvercus 6.50 904—Automatie Valve and Float only .... 1.00 Size Per 100 FOUNTAIN HEATERS ¥% in.$.20 H5H—Oil, fits any 15 or 5/16 in. .30 a pan. hace Bs : amp wi urn Da ae nae and sae $1.85. 11/16 in. .50 H569—Flec., fits any 5 to 3% in, .50 10 gal. fountain. $6.00. green, white. FEEDER AND WATERER K. R. O. Kills Rats Only 2 oz. (Mix with 2 lbs. Ha eee. $ .75 Ready Mixed, 6 oz., 35c; 1 2 ft. lengths. 4 im, 35c; 5 in., 40c. GALVANIZED ELBOWS 4 in., 40c; 5 in., 45c. GALVANIZED CAPS HPC5—5 in., 35c. ROOF SADDLE 440. Adjustable. 4in., $1.25 HRS5—5 in., $1.65. N12—Non-adjustable. 4in,, G16L—16 in. dia. 4% in. high, 16 qt. capacity. $1.65 45c. WAFER THERMOSTATS T-347—DeLuxe. 3-in......... $ .35 MS AS 4 AC on ate elicusiipteysuevel ciel . 128 Brooder Thermometers... ..50 Incubator Thermometers .... .65 EGG CARTONS METAL EGG CRATES $1.50 per 100; $3.15 per carton of 250 (weight 26 lbs.). Postage extra. EGG PRESERVATIVE 2-dozen size .......> .00 3-dozen size ......-. 2.50 4-dozen size ........ 3.00 6-dozen size ........ 3.50 Postage Extra SCALES 8910—Spring balance. Ca- pacity 100 lbs. by 1 lb. $4.50. Qt., 60c; gal., $1.70 EGG CANDLER 842— Capacity 20 lbs. by ounces in two revolutions; adjusted by set screw at top; 8 in. dial, figures in black on white enamel. Heavy galv. scoop and chain. $7.65. WIRE EGG BASKETS 842 44Cap. 12 to 15 doz. $1.00. EGG CLEANERS we! 9 Fe a A NI cece aC $ .35 14—10 ft. Cleaning Cloth .80 Humane Poultry Killer $1.85 517 Egg Grading..... $1.75 74 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds POULTRY NETTING Galvanized After Weaving 150-FOOT ROLLS 2-inch Mesh 1-inch Mesh 20 gauge 20 gauge 24 inch. .$3.65 12inch. .$4.00 36 inch.. 5.15 18 inch.. 5.70 48inch.. 6.60 24inch.. 7.50 60inch.. 8.15 36 inch. .10.90 72inch.. 9.65 48 inch. .14.25 25 to 150 foot lengths 2-inch mesh 11l4c per sq. ft. l-inch mesh 21.¢ per sq. ft. Hex-Cel BARBED WIRE GALVANIZED 4-point, 1214-gauge, 5 ins. between barbs, 80-rod. POST HOLE DIGGERS $3.15 TOWNSEND WIRE STRETCHER No. 500. Has _ hickory handle and malleable clamp; can be quickly adjusted. $2.25. ° if wiki — AND BEAUTIFIES the modern fencing Easy to hammer into hard ground bail 2° FLOWER GUARD 21" High, 12” Wide, 14" steel enameled green 240 THE DOZEN In cartons of two dozen (makes 24 feet of fence) Designed for protecting Flower Beds 22-inch, per foot, 14c; 100 ft. roll, $12.00. HARDWARE CLOTH ESA Mao kei $.09 sq. ft. .08 sq. ft. SX Gi avers) ce -10 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. or more deduct Ic per sq. ft. cow TIES TIE OUT CHAINS 7 See $ .35 each FO 2a oe as $ .90 each BOrLispes wits nab 1.20 each HALTER CHAINS SS) = ee $ .30 each TRACE CHAINS Lucky mule, elec. welded; 714-10-2. $2.25 Pair. PRIME ELECTRIC FARM FENCE Approved for Safety by Underwriters’ Laboratories 110-120 Volt (ai) ee ee 286 (Illustrated) ..... 44.50 BOE, athe orsb whet ieteitovete 47.50 Battery Type GSOBY a hemes cote tea $42.50 Accessories / Battery Cabinet 255, $2.50. rj Bulbs; P-363, 50c; P-364, : 75c. Clips Spring Tie P-19, 50c per 100. Electric Fence Tester, $2.95. Fuse Plug, P-407, 10c each; box of 5, 45c. Fuses, P-523, 6c each. Gate Handles, P-500, 7 inch, 35c. Gate Springs, P-501, 10c. Insulators End and Corner, P-23, 5c. Insulators End and Corner, P-26, 10c. Insulators Standard, P-1, $2.40 per 100. Insulators Weatherproof, P-2, $2.90 per 100. Lightning Arresters, P-244, 30c. Let us send descriptive catalog, prices and free booklet on Electric Fencing. ROOFING MATERIAL SMOOTH SURFACED Weight Per Lbs. Roll Panamoid, medium ........ 45 $2.40 Everlastic, heavy ......... 55 2.95 Everlastic, extra heavy....65 3.20 (Underwriters’ label) TARRED SLATERS FELT $2.75 SOO. Square feeb asso oe Fein 30 KUR-A-LEKE A semi-liquid mastie 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., 95c; 5 gals., $2.75. y KUREALEKE 4 FIBRE | COATING sm oe} PURACON wast pacTERS Pmivaneur Mia tnimialaimialatala HSUTEERET FREEEPRTEEPTEEERU FREER EUEREUELERESUETEEDULETUEETEREEES TEEPEEEREEELEETER ERED ESTE iff I I att Very attractive and we believe the most durable wire lawn fence made. Heavy galvanized. Spaces, 1%4 inches; wire, No. 914 Crimped Pickets in No. 12% Tw. Cables. 36-inch 42-inch 48-inch Perft. 100ft. Perft. 100ft. Perft. 100 ft. Single Loop ...$.17 $15.00 $.19 $17.00 $.21 $19.00 Double Loop ... .23 21.00 .26 23.50 .29 26.00 ORNAMENTAL GATES Heavy steel frames, filled to match the fence; fittings for 1% in. iron posts included. Width Height Price 421 N Ciitd Madslelom ial Goria Cees OMA C Diem roles ti piete catreice se $6.90 S2-IRCH kad eke ae anita Oe ote STR eco ered ieee as sales ates 7.15 EAPC ram otha hale RS ete Sie A S=TC eis. tik cats since clchagern 7.45 rR Superior Seeds ° J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 75 EXTENSION LADDERS Equipped with automatic locks, rope, and pulley. Rails are edge grained Douglas fir and oak dowels. (An allowance of 2 ft. should be made for lap on ladders 20 to 32 ft. and 38 ft. from 34 to 48 ft.) In lengths from 20 to 82 ft. inclu- Sive, 85c ft. In length from 34 to 48 ft. Sive, 90c ft. SINGLE STRAIGHT LADDERS. 10 to 24 ft. 80c ft. inclu- STRAINER PADS Plain round rapid-flo filter disks. 100 in box— 6% inch, 75c. Kus -tie vance Fae STANDARD GLASS CHURNS Size Churns 4 quart—2 quart. i. .0c.sce $2.65 8 quart—4 quart........... $3.65 GLASS JARS ONLY 2 qt., 50c; 4 qt., 85c; 6 qt., $1.00; 8 qt., $1.20. CYLINDER CHURN PARCHMENT BUTTER PAPER Sizes 6x9, 9x12....Lb., 35c Postage Extra DANDELION BUTTER COLORING 1—3 Gal. (churns 1%4 Smale ecite 500 lbs..$ .40 al. 6.85. Medium, colors cal? TOROMbA TT cer EIea Ss. 75 ICE CREAM FREEZER Snowball (Triple Ac- tion). 4 qt., $7.85; 6 qt., $9.85. HUDSON BARN EQUIPMENT 2A—Stall, $12.35. 193—Stanchion, $5.50. 262—Hay Carriers, $18.50. 268—Harpoon Fork, $6.00. 249S—Rafter Brackets, SAW FRAMES No. 9—All steel saw frame; 3 to 5 H.P. with 30 in. blade and 50 lb. flywheel. $60.00. BLADES (Cross Cut)—Bore 1%3¢-inch 18-inch, $6.10; 24-inch, $9.65; 26-inch, $10.90; 28-inch, $13.00; 30-inch, $14.50. SAWS AA3—24 in. 8 pt. Penna. Hand Saw...............+.. $3.35 400—3 ft. Penna. One Man Saw............sseeeeeess 3.15 400—314 ft. Penna. One Man Saw.............-.-.- 3.70 800—514 ft. Penna. Cross-Cut Saw................-. 4.75 soo—é6 ft. Penna. Cross-Cut Saw...............+... 5.50 Li64—Pennas, Buck S2wis, cise cieieie + spelevenneietnisteysly oneiet tens 1.65 FARM BELT Rubber coated canvas transmission belting; 4 in. wide; 4 ply; flat sides; black, 45c ft. DAIRY SUPPLIES Bag Balm, 75c. Kow-Kare, 1\%4 lbs., 75c; 234 lbs., ere Conkeys Fly Knocker, qt., 60c; gal., $1. Conkeys Stock Tonic, lb., 30c; 234 Ibs.,. eee; 6 lbs., $1.10. Conkeys Calf Meal, 25 ibs., $2.00. Hog Oil Wormer, 12 oz., $1.00; qt., $2.00. Veterinary Dosing Syringe—1 oz. size, $1.25. CALF WEANERS, No. 103 Medium, Cc. TEAT DILATORS for Cows, box of 18, 25c. PERFECTION ANTI-COW KICK- ERS, $1.00. GRINDSTONES VICTOR. Tubular steel frame, adjustable steel seat, treadle type, ballbearing journals and crank attach- ment. Stone 19 to 22 inches in diameter by 1% to 2%- in. face. $16.80, WESTERN. Angular steel frame, adjustable steel seat and equipped with treadles, ball-bearing, strong and rigid. Stone 19 to 20 inches in diameter by 1% to 2-in. face. $13.50. KING. The frame is constructed of tubular steel, very rigid, ball bearing, adjustable seat, and equipped with treadles. Stone is 20-22 inches in diameter by 2-inch face. LOOSE GRINDSTONES (centered) 20-22 in. dia. by 2 in. face. $8.75. Loose Grindstones, 6c per pound. TOOL GRINDER This very useful grinder is especially suited to farm work and can be easily clamped to a mower wheel or bench. 82—With Bevel Tool wheel only ........ $13.95 83—With both Flat and Bevel Tool Wheels. .16.10 171—_4%4x1% Dimo-Grit 181—Stanchio «Loe 9l4c ea. Baa 290—Hanger Hooks, - Tool Wheel ........ 3.25 89—Water Bowls, 25c ea. DG3144—Beveled NR $5.00 401—Track, 42c ft. OD Yah heelnle eta tare - 2.10 76 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. e Superior Seeds & Let Us Send Complete Free Catalog For Quick Service Mail Your Order To Us Prices F. O. B. Baltimore BEE SUPPLIES HONEY JARS 1% lb. size 6736—Plain Round ................-+--- $1.25 case 2 doz. 1 lb. size 6741—Plain Round ........ tetnieralecciee ote $1.45 case 2 doz. 2 1b. size SSS SPEDE ay i Ne ini mowan cheno $ .95 case 1 doz. 5 lb. size BG ——FLONO Gy SAE oe its stelee aie = siernrsl acne. t esti abeisye a $1.50 doz. White coated caps included CORN SHELLERS No. 3 $30.00 Red Chief $3.95 FEED CUTTER This cutter is simple and durable. Hand lever type, has adjustable 11 inch tempered curved knife; gauge plate adjustable to any length of cut up to 3 inches. Cuts either green or dry fodder. $11.00. RURAL MAIL BOX 1—18% in. long, 6% in. wide, 8% in. high......... 2—23% in> long, 11 in. wide, 13% in. high.......... $5.95 SALT BRICKS 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, potash. Each kit is accom- panied by complete instruc- tions and tables of plant needs. and MODEL D (as illustrated)—Contains enough soil test- ing solutions to make 20 individual tests. $2.50. JR. PROFESSIONAL—Makes 50 individual tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and acidity. Cased in hand- some sturdy imitation leather. $4.75. HORTICULTURAL—In permanent metal case. Contains sufficient 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. $12.50. DELUXE MODEL—Widely used by large growers, nur- series and government departments. Makes 200 individual tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and acidity. Cased in instrument type pine box. Complete instructions. $22.50. TESTING FLUID for refill. Specify whether for nitro- gen, phosphorus, potash or acidity. 2 oz., $1.00; 6 oz., $2.00. PARA WATERPROOFED TARPAULINS GRIZZLY BRAND (12 oz. sq. yd. before waterproofing). Genuine canvas duck, color brown. Ruggedly constructed, heavy rustproof brass grommets set at each corner and along edges in double reinforced canvas patches. Cut size before seaming and Approx. hemming weight Price 10x12 16 lbs. $11.40 12x16 23 lbs. 18.24 15x20 40 lbs. 28.50 16x24 50 lbs. 36.48 Sizes not listed available at proportionate prices. F.O.B. Factory. HANDLES BXSs SOG ES ODOLIMKG FLOUSC ir iate ciel ecoye' sa se sissies lois, « $ .20 AXGT Ot SIN BODO LI Mme Es Clite x ciess rae nie, > cards eie the eie el eiute.ohe :70 JENSEN BIG. FUR a BAS) 0 Bein 6 Big GO DIDIDI Cac te cunin casero ease .50 Cultlyarors ROWED Ally ayers ciaieieie «/a.cleve nalsistare widen. Srelepa.e « 1.35 LG eb be ar wo Gago be ogo o Oo UGe AOR on Once ae 15 Pit LPCMeGs b+. nar ODOM Msaciersieleretele erels © seal « cialela eters! eats 15 Hay Fork,416 ff) with) ferrules... 22. .. cee. eee ss .90 aye Ore ytGolt. cwithe TeLMmuUre ce ecoic/e sicnsls scersisus'< is elaiein et = 1.15 Hay Fork, No. S8A, 6 ft. with ferrule.............. LOG eee MESO CHE Litiertaraiets ore aiciehecel eta. e is eialm smi aeice GMcee ere tM Rete LES one 10 -60 SAG “oO CalerumuChloride sso ce ve ane .60 1.25 3.85 EPSOMMESALCS ke ceisler esaroreare 10 .65 1.25 4.50 Hydrated Lime (CSORIDS. COC earnest revere Oe -20 nee 1.25 Iron Sulphate (Crystal).. .20 oe oats 5. Nitrate of Sodas. ccs e 10 .80 1.50 4.35 Pulverized Ground Limestone, (80 lbs., 75c; 160 1bs., $1.25) Super Phosphate (20%) .. 10 740 -75 2.35 Top Soil (500 lbs., $5.00). = .20 50 1.25 ZINC Sulphaterc oes stcciois ala 20 He ny Fete ADCO Is a powder, which, when mixed with almost any non- woody vegetable waste, and kept wet, gradually converts it into manure. 50 pounds of ADCO makes a ton of manure. Equal to stable manure—Odorless. 7% Ibs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.25; 150 lbs., $12.00. ROSE FOOD An organic plant food especially for roses. G. & O. Analysis 5-7-4. 5 libs., 75c; 10 lbs,, $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.75. TRIOGEN. Analysis 5-10-5. 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.00. ALA 10 Tablets, 10c; 30 Tab- lets, 25c; 75 Tablets, 50c; 200 Tablets, $1.00; eee esemceran 135, Popo A 1000 Tablets, $3.50. (By Ondasosereg- za “Z mail add 10%.) FLORALIFE “B” Prolongs life of cut flowers, retards wilting, prevents fading, maintains fragrance. 10c size makes two quarts solution $1.00 size makes thirty quarts solution monium 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 phos- phorus. It is available in mixed fertilizers, superphos- phate, bone meal and tankage. POTASH is the root growing element. Asparagus, beets, 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 FRUITONE MEO. U. 8. PAT. OFFS FRUITONE, the hormone spray for stopping premature drop of fruit, flowers and leaves. When sprayed on flowers or tomatoes or beans it produces better set and larger crop. Prevents premature drop of apples and pears. Makes hollies and other Christmas greens hold their leaves longer. 2/5-ounce packet, 25c; 2-ounce pack- age, $1.00; 12-ounce can, $5.00. RoofroNne Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. The New Hormone Powder for dusting seeds, cuttings and bulbs. Requires no solutions nor soaking and is easy to use. Assures better germination of seeds, produces better plants with longer roots, greater top growth and vigor. Rootone kills fungi and prevents damp- ening off. 1% oz. will treat 2% lbs. seed or 400 cuttings, 25c. 2-oz. size will treat 8 bu. seed or 3,000 cuttings, $1.00. 1 lb. will treat 30 bu. seed or Be 30,000 cuttings, $5.00. TREATED Reg. U.S. Pat. OF. TRansdiAjrows 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 beneficial to transplanted seedlings, shaded lawns and backward garden plants. 1 ounce makes 10 gal. trans- planting solution or 900 gal. watering solution. % oz. pkt., 25c; 3 oz., $1.00; lb., $4.00. VERMICULITE (Terra-Lite Brand) Expanded Vermiculite is a new sensational sterile, inert, plant growing medium obtained from natural deposits in Montana. Work done by the U.S.D.A. at Beltsville and Glen Dale, Md., definitely proves this propagating mate- rial far superior to mixtures of sand and soil, sphagnum moss, etc., for producing the finest seedlings and best rooted cuttings. Processed at 2200° heat, there are no weed seeds, no disease organisms, no “dampening off’. It holds water, air and applied plant foods readily avail- able, therefore seeds germinate quickly, grow faster with much stronger roots and therefore transplant better. Cuttings of even very difficult varieties are easily rooted. Vermiculite has many other horticultural uses such as soil corrective, mulch, for bulb storage, etc. Packed in bags of approximately 2% cu. ft., weighing about 15 lbs. $1.75 ea.; 44 Bu., 85c; 144 pk., 78 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° Superior Seeds AGRICO Fertilizers FOR BETTER LAWNS and GARDENS Each of these three special-purpose AGRICO Fertilizers is made to do its own job and do it better than any all-purpose fertilizer could possibly do. Yet Agrico costs no more... is more economical to use... gives you more value, per pound and per dollar. /AGRICO For 4 BROADLEAF EVERGREEKS y en Z " AGRICO ‘or GARDENS AGRICO FOR AGRICO FOR AGRICO FOR LAWNS, TREES GARDENS BROADLEAF & SHRUBS LIScuenthss ‘aie EVERGREENS Keep a lawn good purpose Agrico for This AGRICO pro, by feeding it with flowers of greater vides all needed Agrico every Spring health and beauty plant foods for and Fall. Use Agrico —and for larger acid-loving plants, in rebuilding lawns. yields of -vegeta- — also acidifies Also, feed your trees bles, richer in min- the soil, essential and shrubs. Use 30 erals and vitamins. for best results. Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Use 40 lbs. per 1000 Use approximate- bs a 5 lbs. 7. 1OMIbs: sq. ft. 5 lbs. 45c; 10 ly 1% lbs. per 80c; 25 lbs. $1.60; lbs. 80c; 25 Ibs. 100 running feet. 90 lbs. $2.65; 100 $1.60; 50 lbs. $2.40; 10 lbs. $1.10; 25 Ibs. $4.75. 100 lbs. $4.25. Ibs. $2.10; 100 lbs. $5.50. COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON EVERY BAG 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, Vegetables, Trees and Shrubs. It builds up the soil and leaves no acid residue. LOOHUD PAs vave:slsis cs stelo or srecays $4.00 HO=Ib: sDaASe io o-5 <3 eleracdereyouse cua 2.75 PAE) OR TY) tele CREO aioe Tae 1.65 WD =Be; Da Biicneteleiate cis ic = sfausets fe -83 DAHLIA FOOD G. & O. Analysis 5-6-15. Can also be used on gladiolus, tulips, daffodils. The excess potash in this food balances the nitrogen and phosphorie acid. It forms starch and acids in maturing of well nourished roots. 5 Ibs., 65c; 10 Ibs., $1.15. NITROGEN AVAILABLE PHOSPHORIC ACID POTASH SOLUBLE IN WATER MAMUFACTURED BY ——<— a HY-GRO ignite PLANT FOOD 13-26-13-Plus Trace Elements Formulated by America’s greatest au- thority on soils, an ideal starter solution and all season fertilizer. A proven prod- uct that helps growers increase their profits. Hy-gro analyses 13-26-13 plus minor elements, completely soluble in water, absorbed quickly by the roots. Use 2 to 4 lbs. per 50 gal. water. 3-ounce jar, 30c; 20-ounce jar, 10 lbs., $4.00. HYPONEX Chemical Plant Food Contains Vitamin B-1 For growing plants water. $1.00. in soil, sand or Ideal for “tank farming,” a com- plete and balanced plant food; odorless and keeps indefinitely. MOZ IDAKES US sBALONS= ol ete 63 Mole Eraps taser ietsteces 68 Molo en! Pees misters ts cts 63 WMortarvEioe in. ic. ste secre ke 68 Mortar Mixer .......... 68 Naphthalene Flakes .... 63 Neponset Pots)... cis).