WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA.,1926 
Maules Supeirtor 
Vegetable Seeds 
All varieties of Vegetable Seeds and Roots of Special Merit will be found on pages 2 to 21, and both old reliable | : 
and entirely new varieties are listed on the following pages. In all cases full tests have been made, conforming to th 
varying Maule rule. Some old varieties have been discarded because newer sorts listed are an improvement. over them. } 
may be sure of every article listed. They have been proven so far as possible. Our listing merits the same confidence : 
shown by our customers in the past, for which we thank them. ~ ; 
Order by the correct number given each variety or by name, but if both are given, mistakes are less liable to occur — 
Asparagus Seed = 
Asparagus grows easily in any good soil; a bed well cared for lasts for years” 
CuLture.—Sow in the early Spring in drills 2 to 3 feet apart, scattering about 1 inch poate n 
the drills. Cover with 1 inch of soil: cultivate freely. A packet will produce about 200 plants; 
an ounce, about 750 plants; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. The following spring set out the roots 
in a permanent bed. oy Se 
we L Palmetto Produces large, always green grass 
One of the most profitable asparagus on the market; mammoth in size, dark green, heavy 
yielding and early producing. A standard variety for all purposes. Always commands a high 
price in all markets. Se Se 
Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 ects.; 4% pound, 35 ets.; pound, $1.00; 5 pounds, $4.50, pestpaid 
2 Giant Argenteuil Improved strain for home or market gardeners 
We recommend it with great confidence to all asparagus growers; an ideal home garden so 
producing mammoth stalks, yet retaining that tender quality and beautiful dark green color. 
Packet, 10 ects.; ounce, 45 ets.; 144 pound, 35 ects.; pound, $1.00; 5 pounds, $4.50, postpaid 
s 4 Washington Rust Resistant The newest creation in Asparazus 
This new strain is not only practically free from rust and other diseases but it is also reer 
and more vigorous. Excellent home garden and market sort. See Specialty page 2 for illus- 
tration and full description. 
Packet, 15 ets.; ounce, 30 ects.; quarter pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50; 5 pounds, $11.25, postpaid 
ASP R GUS ROOT Cultural directions are sent with every I 
A A order of Asparagus Roots 
For a home garden, Asparagus Roots may be planted 18 inches apart in rows 2% feet apart, 
thereby requiring about 100 roots for a patch 20x20 feet. 5,000 to 7,000 roots will plant an acre. 
If your garden is smaller or larger, order accordingly. Asparagus can be cut the following 
spring. Not less than 50 roots of the one kind supplied at the 100 rate. 250 roots or over at the | 
1,000 rate. | 
Asparagus Roots are out of season during June te October 
? By mail, postpaid Not prepaid | 
1-year old 2-year old 1-year old 2-year old d 
No. per 12 per 100 per 12 per 100 No. per 100 per 1000 peri00 per 1000 
Aa MettOls oss... <2 ope $6.3 $1.85 $0.35 $2.00 i Palmetto: --:. -s oe career $1.40 $12.60 $1.50 $13.00 
2 Giant Argen‘euil..... -o 1.85 230 2.00 2 Giant Argenteuil..... 1.40 2.60 1.50 415 
4 Washington ......... -40 2.25 45 2.50 4 Washington ......... 1.835 15.09 2 
Dwarf or Bush Beans 
CULTURE. =Succeed best in warm, sandy loam, enriched with well rotted stable or poultry manure. ma To eS ‘sown 
until the ground is warm and dry. Sow in drills 18 to 30 inches apart, 1 to 2 inches deep, placing the beans 2 to 3 inches | 
apart in the drills; for a succession sow every 2 weeks until September. A packet will sow about 25 feet-of row; use 1 pound 
to 100 feet of drill, 60 pounds to the acre. Bush beans are ready for use in 30 to 50 days. Cultivate frequently but shallow 4 
and never when the foliage is wet. = 
% 9 Full Measure a 
35 days. Attractive, L : 
45 days. Perfectly Stringless, with Fleshy, Brittle Green Pods This magnificent Teta SA oo ress 
The handsome, round, green pods average about 5 inches dark green pods in 35 days: always solid, stringless and exe | 
long and are brittle, tender, fleshy and perfectly stringless at ceedingly prolific. The pods are of an attractive green color, 
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all stages of their growth. Fit for the table in about 45 days. 5 inches long, firm and tender, remaining fit for use m: 
Its quality is superfine; for commercial canning it is un- days after maturing. The plant is of a handsome, stiffly eres 
equalled, and is very desirable for home or market garden. growth, very prolific ana practically blight proof. Seed me- 
Seed light drab, thickly mottled purple. dium size, brown mottled with light yellowish drab. 
Packet, 10 ects.; half pound, 25 ets.; pound, 45 ets.; Packet, 10 ets.; half pound, 25 ets.; pound, 40 ets sia 
5 pounds, $2.00, postpaid 3. pounds, $1.75 D» postpaid 
Not prepaid, 5 Ibs, or over at 30 ects. per Ib.; 100 Ibs., $24.00 Not prepaid, 5 Ibs. or ever at 25 ets. per Ib.; 100 aD 
