SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
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CARROTS
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre.
Our stock Is grown from choice selected and transplanted
roots only, and are of the truest type and richest color
money can procure.
CULTURE. — Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but
the most perfect roots, however, are developed in rich, fri-
able soil, preferably sandy loam. The flavor and tenderness
of the table varieties is secured by having a quick growth,
which usually means good growing weather and proper cul-
tivation. Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for
late crop until the latter part of July, in drills 15 to 18
inches apart, finally thinning the plants to 3 to 4 inches in
the drills. The seed is slow to germinate and if sown early
or on moist soil, half an inch is deep enough. When sown
during the hot summer months it is well to protect the seed
bed with a thin layer of chips or straw as excessive heat will
kill the vitality of the seeds before they germinate. After
the seed has sprouted remove the covering, selecting the late
afternoon for this work. Carrots are usually quite free from
pests and diseases. The usual danger from ground worms
and slugs is of course always prevalent, but once up they
are easier to grow than most vegetables. They are ready
for table use in about two months.
California Bunching see page 2.
Chantenay or Model Carrot ^J!!?"* ^^"^"T*-
medium early,
half-long variety. Very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering
slightly. They are smooth, deep orange-red in color and the
flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early
sort the roots are suitable for use nearly as early as any,
and will also prove very satisfactory if grown for winter use.
Very easily harvested and bunched.
\foir Chnnfertmi Produced from individual root se-
i^eW Lynamenay j^^^^^ ^^^^^^ therefore a great im-
provement in uniformity of size and shape. The principal
feature of this new strain, however, is its deep solid color.
Oxheart or Guerande very stout and thick end-
ing m an abrupt small tap
root, easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow soils
where other sorts would not thrive. Quality excellent.
Chantenay
Sunri^P This variety has become a favorite with our
market garden trade because of its fine quality,
perfect shape and attractive color. Sunrise has been found
to be specially valuable for medium and late use, an excel-
lent keeper and thoroughly dependable. It is of most per-
fect form, pointed-rooted, with a broad, high shoulder. For
main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown dur-
ing June may be depended upon to produce the very best
crop of roots to store for winter.
DanVPrS Half Lona ^^^^ ^^ ^" exceptionally fine
MJUnvvia nuu UUny 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.
Imperator or Tendersweet see page 2.
Coreless or Scarlet Nantes 7tll^^^'!M°^Jh
type; size and
shape uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small
top.
Improved Long Orange ^ty.te"a'uti?uiand 'unt
form in shape, deep orange in color. The roots grow to a
length of 12 inches and are of good quality for table use as
well as for stock. They require a deep soil and if full size
roots are wanted they should stand at least 8 inches apart
in 18-inch rows.
Sunrise
PRICES
Variety Pkt.
California Bunching $0.10
Chantenay or .Model Carrot .10
Coreless or Scarlet Nantes .10
Danvers Half Long .10
Early Horn .10
Imperator .10
Improved Long Orange 10
New Chantenay 10
Oxheart or Guerande. 10
Rubicon 10
Sunrise 10
14 Lb.
Lb. 10 Lbs.
$0..=.0
$1.50
$13.50
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.90
S.OO
.30
.90
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.30
.90
S.OO
.30
.90
S.OO
.40
1.25
11.50
.30
.90
S.OO
.40
1.25
11.00
.30
.90
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.30
1.00
S.50
.50
1.50