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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
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MAINE GROWN
SEED POTATOES
LET US QUOTE PRICES ON HIGHEST QUALITY SEED ON BASIS OF LOWEST MARKET VALUE
Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be produced,
however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches turned under in
the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions.
In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the
stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts
cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously
or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should be 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 oflF 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, Pyrox giving very satisfactory
results.
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 oflFset the
uncontrollable results of poor seed. Be
sure of your crop and plant only the best
Maine grown seed potatoes.
Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph ^W/i%%,^l
in favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes
slightly depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very
hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies.
Maine Certified Cobblers l^ti' J,\7^^,\f.
tremely rigid requirements of the Canadian Government,
assuring finest quality clean seed, free from disease, uniform
in size, true to type and from highly productive strains.
Ffieh Cnhhiov The biggest Potato and greatest pro-
iriiin LyVUUier ^^^^^ j^^^^^j^ among the first early
varieties. It will outyield all other early kinds and equal
most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a pure,
creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines
very stocky, with dark foliage.
Flnvlii #?ne/7 For a generation the standard Potato of
x^Uftj/ #t.UdC ^jjg ^jjQjg country for earliness, yield,
thrift, beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds
well in any soil. Our stock is strictly pure.
(Zrt.t.n Mminfnirt White skin, flat, oval form,
x^iKKll iTiUUllLUUl gj„ooth, of good appearance; ex-
cellent table quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper.
Valuable for late crops. Now taking the lead in all markets.
Gold Coin ^ very desirable main crop variety proven
to be very hardy, of vigorous growth, most
productive, of the very best quality. The tubers are slightly
oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes are
small, and there is but little waste in paring. The skin is
thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint.
White Star ^e*^'^™ late, of good size and quality,
white in color; eyes flush with the skin
and a good keeper.
Norcross
Dakota Red J^'^ ^S^^ popular local variety has gained
..^v...»vr..u. ^v^vi/ fayQj. Jug j.(j j^-g yery productive and fine
cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Balti-
more markets than the most fancy table stock from New
York and Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote.
Miohinnn Rlt^^pf Rapidly gaining popularity in
mitnigan tlUbbei Maryland due to excellent quality
and exceptionally high yield. We offer specially selected seed.
SEED SWEET POTATOES
Elzey's Improved l%Ss r:o\\\r.!!Lir:Jlt
potato growers. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable
stock and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet;
decidedly the best of all. Prices subject to market fluctua-
tions. Let us quote.
Sweet Potato Plants see Page se.
Semesan Bel
Norcross ^^^ shape is a little oblong and slightly flat-
tened, the skin is finely netted or rusty, which
always indicates good cooking and eating qualities. The
tuber, are large and very uniform, maturing medium early.
This instantaneous dip
treatment for both
white and sweet pota-
toes is fast replacing
all formerly prac-
tised methods of seed
potato disinfection.
Semesan Bel exerts an
invigorating effect
upon plant growth by
removing disease
handicaps and repell-
ing the attacks of
soil-borne organisms so that yields are greatly increased.
Ask for Semesan Bel booklet. 1 lb. treats 16 to 22 bushel.