70—Vegetable Seeds 
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Sow in early SS ‘Or s} 2 50c, “Hi 
Spring, in rows 2 SZ} Sized ees eng ae UN | 
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closer under hand A larly, mig sPAallow go;11'4ble for ff 
culture,and thin io = Cts.5 oz, 72d Dleasan; Very] 
4 or 6 inches in the =z) Cts; Ip, an 10 cts., 42". Pkt. | 
row. One ounce o =F 2 60 cts, ° 4 Ib, 20) 
seed will sow 200 ft Ea i 
of drill; 4 to 5 Ibs. of SSS | 
seed to acre in drills = = SSS 
2h4 feet apart. Cover the seed %inchtolinch. Do S= 
not use fresh manure, as it causes rough and branch-= 
ing roots. Use rotted manure and fertilizer 
Parsnips may be left in the ground all winter, as 
freezing improves their flavor. ; 
NEW WHITE LISBON.—(See green pages.) 
IMPROVED GROUND PEA OR PEANUT. 
Early, large and 
ae EX is prolific, yielding 
SF: BZ fewer imperfect | 
pods than any 
other kind, and 
producing 100 bush- 
elS per acre on 
medium land. 
With 2 or 3 kernels 
to the pod; large 
¥ and of rich flavor. 
Vines average 3% to 4 feet across, making valuable fodder for stock. 
Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents, postpaid. 
NEW MAMMOTH BUSH.—(See green pages.) 
_5 feet apart. 
plowed under. An ounce of seed will produce 1,250 plants; 14 lb. per acre. 
A flavoring herb of highest culinary value. 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1908 
PARSLEY, (.cc2ters “Souk sccd'or cevetal hotrs ana sow 
to another bed. If to be carried late into the fall, set 8inches both 
ways, and cover with litter. It will go through the winter with moder- 
ate protection. Uselounce seed to 150 feet of drill. Make open air 
sowing in April. 
CHAMPION MOSS- 
CURLED.—A choice se- 
lectedstrain, beautifully 
crimped, curled leaves. 
Pkt., 5¢€.; oz., 10c.3 
\4 ib., 25e.3 1b.; 70. 
PLAIN.—Hardy, ex- 
cellent for seasoning. 
Pkt., 5¢.5 oz., 10c.3 
14 lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 
FERKN-LEAVED.— 
For table decorating. 
Pkt., 5¢.3 Oz... 10c.; eae era = 
\4 Ib., 25c.3 Ib., 75e. DOUBLE CURLED PARSLEY. 
DOUBLE CURLED.—Compact; very curly and finely cut. 
green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.3 lb., 60 cts. 
PEPPERS. ways. When stuffed with chopped cabbage, mus- 
: : tard seed, etc., they are called mangoes. 
CULTURE.—The pepper plant is tender, and must be started under 
glass, like egg plaut. ‘the plants should be set 14% feet apait in rows 2or 
A warm, moist soil is best, with plenty of rotted manure 
Bright 
Peppers are used for pickling and in a variety of 
GOLDEN QUEEN.—To say 
that this pepper is a yellow 
Ruby King is the highest 
praise that can be bestowed 
upon it. Golden Queen is the 
best of all yellow peppers. It is 
always large and sometimes re- 
markably so, specimens reaching 
6 to 10 inches in length and 4 to5 
inches in diameter. A _ single 
plant sometimes carries 20 large 
peppers at the sametime. The 
flavor is mild and pleasant, and 
it may be eaten raw. It is unex- 
celled for stuffing. Its size and 
appearance always command 
good prices for it. Pkt., 10c.; 
0z., 30c.3 14 1b., $1.00; lb., $3. 
TOBASCO. — Excessively hot 
in flavor. A small pepper about two inches long, 
borne in profusion on the large plant or bush. 
Tobasco sauce is everywhere known as a flavor 
for soups, oysters, ete. It is extremely fiery and 
pungent. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
PROCOPP’S GIANT. — A mammoth, brilliant 
red pepper; average length 6 to 8 inches; sometimes 
9 inches. Not as large in diameter as Ruby King. 
Flesh very thick. Flavor crisp and pleasant. A 
favorite. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
RED CLUSTER.— Distinct and beautiful. The 
small, peppers are pretty coral red color, crowded 
in a bunch at the top of the branch. Hot and pun- 
gent. Prolific. Pkt., 10c.3 o0z., 30.3 14 1b. $1.00. 
TOM THUMB. — Plant dwarf and branching. 
Fruit globular, about the size of a red currant. 
Adapted to pot culture. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
CORAL GEM BOUQUET.—Very prolific. Pods an inch in length, 
bright red in color and highly ornamental. Hot and suited to season- 
ing. A fine pot plant. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
GOLDEN DAWN.—Of a beautiful golden yellow color. Resembles 
Bull Nose in shape, except that it is a little more pointed on the end. 
A productive and satisfactory sort. Pkt., 10c., oz., 30c.; 14 1b., $1.00. 
SWEET SPANISH.—Larger than Bull Nose, but somewhat resem- 
bling that well-known variety. It is pleasant to the taste. It is red in 
color at maturity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE.—An old standard and favorite 
sort. It is early, bright red in color at maturity, entirely mild, of large 
size, and has thick flesh. It is excellent for stuffing. It is a good 
bearer, and is much grown for both home and market. Packet, 
10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 14 pound, 71.00; pound, $3.00. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN. —Somewhat larger and milder in flavor 
than Bull Nose pepper, but otherw*se corresponds closely to that 
sort. Its color is green turning to red, and it is productive and desir- 
able. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. True.—The conical shaped fruits are 3 to 
4 inches long, of bright red colur, and borne in great profusion. The 
flesh in character is very Sharp and pungent. A standard household 
variety of pepper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts-; 14 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.00. 
SPANISH MONSTROUS.—A large pepper of the type of Ruby King. 
Color green turning to red. Often exceeds 6 inches in length by 2 inches 
in diameter. Flavorsweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00. 
ELEPHANT’S TRUNK.—Often grows 10 to 12 inches long. Fruit 
fleshy, of a bright scarlet color. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
NEW NEAPOLITAN.—(See green pages.) 
NEW TOMATO PEPPER —(See green pages.) 
BULL NOSE. 
