Dandelion 



Culture — Sow in early spiing, in drills half an inch deep, 

 and thin to 2 or 4 inches in the row. Plants are perfectly 

 hardy. Will be ready to cut in about 55 days. A packet will 

 sow about 25 feet of drill, an ounce about 300 feet. 



275 Large Leaved ^^^'"L'slil^^'ss^dfys^""'''^ 



Very early; produces leaves ^vhich are larger and thicker 

 than the common sort. Make ^vholesome greens. 

 Pkt. 15c; y» oz. 4.'5c; oz. S5c; ^4 U>. $12.55: % lb. 554.65; lb. $8.50; 

 3 lbs. $15.80; 5 lbs. JjClS.liS; 10 lbs. .$72.25, postpaid 



Egg Plants 



Cttlture — Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March 

 or April, and transplant in small pots or shallow boxes. Plant 

 in the open ground when danger of frost is past, in rows 3 

 feet apart each way. A packet will produce about 150 plants, 

 an ounce about 2000 plants, % pound for an acre. 



277 Maul 

 Ex 

 Eg 



^ 277 Maule's Excelsior 



The Largest of All; Blight Proof. 140 days 

 It is of large size and extremely good shape, being par- 

 ticularly adapted to slicing, and for flavor it cannot be sur- 

 passed. It resists drought, blight and bad weather to a 

 ^vonderful degree, on account of its strong, upright growth. 

 Pkt. 15e; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; % lb. $2.75; lb. $5.00; 

 2 lbs. $9.30; 5 lbs. $22.50; 10 lbs. $42.50, postpaid 



281 New York Improved Purple 



Leading Sort for Home and Market. 130 days 

 This is an entirely spineless strain of the large purple- 

 fruited type. Our strain of this variety is especiallj' fine. The 

 plants are most productive, bearing oblong fruits in 130 days 

 which are a beautiful rich purple. 



Pkt. 10c; Va «z. 25c; oz. 45c; % lb. $1.40; % lb. $2.60; lb. $4.75; 

 2 lbs. $S.S5; 5 lbs. $21.35; 10 lbs. $40.35, postpaid 



The Ecurliest Large 

 Plant. 120 days 

 It is very early, maturing in 120 days. By this we mean 

 it is the earliest variety that grows to a good size suitable for 

 market. It is very desirable in color, being a jet black. Shape 

 is nearly round. Average •weight 2 to 3 pounds. 

 Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; % lb. $2.75; lb. $5.00; 

 2 lbs. $».30; 5 lbs. $22.50; 10 lbs. $42.50, postpaid 



^ 282 Black Beauty Egg 



Culture — Sow in the open ground in April, or for main 

 crop in June or July, about one inch deep. In autumn the 

 endive is blanched by tying the leaves together, or laying a 

 board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 feet of drill; an 

 ounce to 150 feet; i to 5 pounds per acre. 



4e 284 Green Curled 



Moss Curled or Giant Fringed Oyster. 40 days 

 Beautiful dark green curly leaves are finely cut or lan- 

 ceolated, giving the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in 

 color, but blanching to creamy white. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c: % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

 5 lbs. .$5.25; 10 lbs. $9.75, postpaid 



285 Ever White Curled seifbianching. 35 days 



A beautiful variety, Avith leaves as finely curled or mossed 

 as the preceding, but of an attractive light green color. 

 Blanches easily and has a most delicious crisp flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c: '/• lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. $3.30; 

 5 Ihs. $5.50; 10 lb. $10.00, postpaid 



287 Broad Leaved Batavian 



4Iso Known as Escarolle. 45 days 

 The leaves are large and broad. Well-rounded heads often 

 measuring 16 inches across. It can be blanched, but is more 

 generally used cooked like spinach or flavoring for soups, etc. 

 Pkt. 10c: oz. 20c; Vt lb. 50c; V^ lb. 7.'>c; lb. $1.25; 3 lbs. $2.30; 

 5 lbs. .$5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. postpaid 



Gourds 



Culture — Plant in hills and cultivate as squash. Leave 

 only three or four plants in a hill, and allow the vines to 

 ramble over the ground, or train on fence, trellis or arbor 

 A packet will sow about 10 hills, 2 ounces about 100 hills. 



291 Dish Cloth or Luff a 



Useful as a Sponge or Dish Cloth. 90 days 



The fruit grows about two feet long. The interior mem- 

 brane is serviceable for a variety of household purposes, being 

 used as a dish cloth, or sponge. Matures in 90 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; V^ lb. $1.20, postpaid 



292 Orange or True Mock Orange 



Useful for Darning. 70 days 



A good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into the 



family sewing basket. A beautiful and rapid climber. Fruit 



the size and shape of an orange. Matures in 70 days. 



Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.20, postpaid 



293 Dipper UsefuI^^for^Oipplng. 



A well-known and useful gourd. When grown on the 

 ground the stem is much curved; but on a trellis the weight 

 of the fruit makes the stem straight. Matures in 75 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25e; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.20, postpaid 



294 Sugar Trough 



Useful for Hen's Nest or Bucket. 75 days 



A large gourd, holding from 4 to 10 gallons, with a hard, 

 thick shell, but light and durable, lasting for years. It is em- 

 ployed for a variety of purposes, from a bucket ^;o a hen's nest. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.20, postpaid 

 oqC NAcf Fcyty Useful for Darning or Nest Eggs. 



This interesting gourd produces -white fruit exactly the 

 size and shape of a hen's egg. The matured fruit does not 

 crack, and will serve for years as a nest egg. 



Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. 40e; V^ lb. $1.20, postpaid 



299 Calabash or Pipe ^"f"' ^^o'dtys^^ ^""' 



An ornamental gourd from which are made the African 

 calabash pipes. Vines are usually allowed to grow on the 

 ground so that they will produce their natural pipe curve. 

 Pkt, 10c; yz oz. 25c; oz. 40c; M lb. $1.20, postpaid 

 OQT RA!.,^J /^.n...wJo Ornamental as Well as Useful. 



297 Mixed Ijourds ^s to so days 



In this mixture we offer all the varieties listed and some 

 other varieties we grow, so that you may enjoy a number of 

 curious novelties. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 



Pkt. 10c; 1/. oz. 30c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00, postpaid 



Mustard 



CULTURE — Sow broadcast or in drills, 1 to IV2 feet apart, V2 

 inch deep. Thin out plants to 1 or 2 inches apart in the row. 

 A packet will sow about 50 feet of drill; an ounce about 200 

 feet, 3 to 5 pounds in drills, or 25 pounds broadcast to the acre. 

 Ready to use as salads in about 30 days. 



421 Southern Giant 

 Curled 



* 421 Southern Giant Curled 



Very Curly; the Popular Sort. 30 days 



Produces in 30 days large, dark green leaves with extra 

 curled edges. Extensively grown in all sections. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c: % lb. 25c; V- lb. 40c; lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.25;, 

 5 lbs. $3.10; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid 



* 422 Elephant Ear ^^^'■^La^fr'"'' 



Very Quick Grower. 30 days 1 



This variety produces in 30 days large leaves of a light 

 green color. A single plant will produce sufficient leaves for a 

 mess of greens. Very popular in the South. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; Va Hi. 40c; lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.25; 

 5 lbs. .$3.10; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid 



423 Burpee's Fordhook Fancy 



Finest of All, Curled Like an Ostrich Plume. 30 days 

 Dark green leaves, used as a salad. Matures in 30 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; y. lb. 45c: lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.35; 

 5 lbs. $3.20; 10 lbs. $5.60, postpaid 



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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1931 



