SUPERIOR FARM SEEDS
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
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MANNS' SUPERIOR FARM SEEDS
Our fair dealing and conservative methods have resulted in an enormous increase in the volume of our field seed busi-
ness, and we are thoroughly convinced that high quality seed at a reasonable price will make many more pleased customers
during this year.
Our experience in this line and our equipment protect you from the many losses which must result from the planting
of inferior seed, which is expensive at any price. All seeds offered must strictly conform to our high standards, and pur-
chasers may depend upon our best efforts to supply only seed which is fresh, pure and free from weeds.
Continual market fluctuations make it impossible to quote firm prices here; changes are made almost daily. We shall,
therefore, appreciate the opportunity to mail samples and quote the very latest price on any quantity.
When comparing quotations, consider both purity and germination.
SHEEP'S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina.) Grows naturally on
light, dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures; considered
quite valuable mixed with other grasses for permanent early
spring pasture. (About 12 pounds.)
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.) Not very produc-
tive, but it is of a very fine quality, and thrives well in dry
situations where many other grasses would fail, thus mak-
ing a desirable pasture variety.
GRASS SEEDS
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. June Grass. (Poa pratensis.)
Universally known; desirable for pastures and lawns. Sow
in fall or spring at rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Fancy
clean seed.
RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Thrives well in
any soil, but best on low land; produces a firm sod. Sow 1
to 2 bushels per acre.
TIMOTHY. (Phleum pratense.) Well known variety. When
ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a
carload. (Bushel 45 pounds.)
ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) Extremely hardy
and widely known. One of the earliest to start in spring;
grows rapidly; furnishes an abundance of pasture the entire
season. 1% to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.) Valu-
able for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. IM
to 3 bushels for pasture. (Bushel 12 pounds.)
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior.) Used for
soiling. Succeeds well in sandy lands, and owing to its long,
fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well. Sow 3 bushels
per acre. (Bushel 10 pounds.)
SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) Very frag-
rant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other
grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early
in the spring and grows until late in the fall. (Bushel 10
pounds.)
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera.) Excel-
lent for pasture when mixed with other grasses; succeeds
well in most situations and thrives in moist land. Sow 40
pounds per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.) Recommended
especially for low, wet pasture, or for lawns in damp, wet
situations. It starts early in the spring and produces a
beautiful green turf, which lasts a long time. (Bushel 14
pounds.)
DROUGHT RESISTING GRASSES
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Loliura perenne.) Very nutri-
tious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures; rapid
grower; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to I'/i
bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 lbs.)
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) Thrives in all
soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; very
productive. Sow 1 to 1"^ bushels per acre.
MILLET
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown
German Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed.
HUNGARIAN GRASS. A very valuable forage plant of the
Millet family, but not so coarse. Two to three weeks earlier
than German Millet.
MANNS' PERMANENT
PASTURE MIXTURES
are giving wonderful results. They con-
tain pure seed of high vitality, with
varieties proportioned to meet the spe-
cific requirements of our individual cus-
tomers. Let us know your particular
needs and we shall be pleased to quote
attractive prices.
BIRD SEED
FRESH, RECLE.\NED STOCK
Postage extra.
Canary lb. 10c
Rape lb. 10c
Millet lb. 10c
Hemp lb. 10c
Maw, Vi lb., 10c lb. 30c
Sunflower lb. 10c
Lettuce Seed lb. 25c
Mixed Canary Seed lb. 10c
Cuttle Fish Bone lb. 40c