90—Vegetable Seeds 
HERBS AND ODDS AND ENDS. 
< HERBS, cy vene cneae oo are 
and are always pleasant and desirable for tlavor- 
ing, perfuming and medicinal purposes. 
*Anise.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
{Baim.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
*Basil, Sweet.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
*Bene.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
*Borage.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
jCaraway.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
yCatnip.—Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. 
*Coriander.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
*Cumin.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 
TDill.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
jFennel, Sweet.—Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 ets. 
i j;Horehound.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 
SAGE. jLavender.—Paciket, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
*Marjoram, Sweet. - Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts. 
{Mint.—‘acket, 25 cents. 
*Penny:oyal.— Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. 
tRosemary.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
tRue.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
*Saifron.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
7Sage.—Pkt., 5 cts.;0z , 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 
*Su:nmer Sivory.—Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts. 
tT..msy.—Dacket, 5 cents; ounce, 30 cents. 
{Tarragon.—Packet, 10 cents;3 packets, 25 cents. 
{Thy me.—Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
{Winter Savory.—Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 20 ets. 
{Worm wood.—Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1908 
CRESSES, 
UPLAND CRESS. 
—A perennial plant 
much like water cress; 
ready for use in earli- 
est Spring. Hardy. 
Sow in shallow drills. 
Packet, 10 cents; 
3 packets, 25 cents. 
EXTRA CURLED 
CRESS, CR EEP- 
PER GRASS.-Anan- 
nual, making a good 
salad. Sow thickly in 
Shallow drills in 
Spring, and make 
repeated ; lantings. Ht 
4 does well in dry soils; 
z Pkt., Fe.; oz.; 10c4 
2 14 Ib., 20.3; 1b., 50e.. 
WATER CRE SS.— 
Proj agated by roots 
cr seeds. It will grow 
a green] ouse bench in 
ly pound, $1.00. 
UPLAND CRESS. 
in shallow water on the edge of streams, or upon 
moist soil. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 
CHICORY Root used when driedas asubstitute lor cotiee, the ten- 
gs dersprouts when forced in the dark are used for salads. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 
CORN SALAD. 
Sometimes called 
Fetticus Used as a salad 
like lettuce or cooked 
like spinach. 
CULTURE. — Treat like 
(Herbs marked * are annual; marked + are per- 
ennial; marked ft are biennial. 
GARDEN LEMON. 
Fruit striped dark green 
somewhat smaller than the 
melon peach, with thinner 
flesh and decidedly more 
acid, thus dispensing with 
the sliced lemon so import- 
ant in putting up the melon 
peach. Tne cultivation is 
the same as for muskmelon 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 phts.; 25 cts. 
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MELON PEACH. 
Grows on a vine, the same as a melon. 
The fruit has the size, shape and golden 
yellow color of an orange. The flesh is 
Snow white, and makes excellent pre- 
serves, The fruit may be sliced and fried, 
like egg plant. Superior to peppers for 
: use as mangoes. The vine is productive 
- and quite hardy, and the fruit will keep 
along time after picking. Recipes for 
a = preserving sent with each packet of 
MELON PEAC seeds. 
IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY. 
A low growing plant producing fruit good 
for canning, preserving, pies, ete. Unexcelled 
when dried in sugar, like raisins or figs. The 
fruit is of a handsome yellow color, and will 
keep until midwinter. The diameter of the 
fruit is about 44 in. and the flavor suggests the (My! 
strawberry. It is abundantly produced. It is a Phil! 
great curiosity everywhere, and in some 
sections is highly prized, selling well in the 
markets. Pkt., 10 ets.; 3 pkts., 25 ets. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. 
(Physalis Francheti.) A gigantic sort of the 
winter cherry, 11% 
Yy 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 
H. 
across. Pods at first light green, then bright 
winter cherry or husk 
color is a dee 
far superior. 
tomato, except that the 
pruby red and the food quality 
Directions for preserving with 
each packet. Pkt., 10 cts.;3 pkts.; 25 cts. 
CHIVES Also called Sehnittlauch. Chives 
* resemble small onions. The tops 
are used for flavoring. More delicate than 
onions. Easily raised from seeds. Perfectly 
hardy. Packet, 10 ects.: ounce, 50 cts. 
CHERVIL Curled. Treat like parsley. A 
® valuable flavoring herb. Pkt., 
9 Cts.; 0Z., 10 ets.; 14 Ib. 25 ets. 
DANBELION A hardy perennial. Sow in 
" early spring, in drills half an 
inch deep, and thin to 10or 12 inches in the row. 
The rows may be close together, or alternate 
rows of Spinach or other quick maturing crops 
may be put in. 
CHINESE 
LANTERN 
PLANT. 
following spring. One ounce of seed to 300 
feet Of arill. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
feet high. Perfectly hardy. A beautiful window | 
plant. Bears the first Season, husks 3 to 34 in. | 
yellow, then intense orange scarlet. Inside the | 
pod or “lantern” is the fruit, resembling the | 
j | with extra curled edges. 
Give good summer culture, | 
and the Dandelion will be ready to cut the | 
| ward like an ostrich plume. 
lettuce, except that it 
may be planted closer, as 
it is smaller. It is hardy 
and may be carrie 
through the winter in 
CORN SALAD. cold frame or under litter. 
NEW LARGE ROUND-LEAVWED, — 
Matures in 4 or 5 weeks. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 
10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts. 
! ENDIVE Endive is used as a salad, and for 
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window decoration in eating 
=~ houses and restaurants. 
CULTURE.—The seed is usually planted in the 
open ground, in June or July, as a second crop, 
in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and the plants 
thinned to stand a foot apart from each other. 
led in an inch below the surface, and the soil 
CHICORY. 
The seed should be dril 
pressed firmly about 
it,asS with all other 
seeds sown in hot 
weather. In autumn 
the endive is blanched 
by tying the leaves 
together, or laying a Aggy 
board or slate upon the (RSA 
plant,or covering with a 
a box foraweek. Use & 
4 to 5 pounds of seed’ ¢$ 
per acre; 1 ounce to 300 S 
teet of row. é 
GREEN CURLED. =& 
—Extra Curled. Pkt., == A 
5.3 OZ., 15¢.; A lb., eames 
40c.; Ib.) $1.35. EVER WHITE CURLED ENDIVE. 
EVER WHITE CURLED.—Self-blanching. Fine moss-like leaves. 
A favorite sort. Phkt., 5 Cts.3 OZ., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
OYSTER OR FRINGED.—Largely grown for the markets of big 
cities in the East. Pkt., 5 ets.: 0z., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 ets.; Ib., $1.50. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. — Cooked like Spinach or used for 
flavoring soups, stews, ete. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.3 14 Ib., 40e., Ib., $1.25. 
MUSTARD Make repeated sowings in shallow drills a foot apart. 
a Of easy cultivation. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED.—Produces large, dark green leaves 
Makes a fine salad and very effective in 
garnishing. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
NEW CHINESE. — Large crimped leaves. Tender and delicious 
when cooked like spinach. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 75. 
FORDHOOK FANCY.—Beautiful dark green leaves, curved out- 
Pkt., 5¢€.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., T5e. 
WHITE.—Mostly grown for its large, round yellow seeds, which are 
used as a condiment. Pkt., 5c., oz., 10¢.; l4 Ib., 15e.3 Ib., 40c. 
MUSHROOM One pound of spawn is sufficient for 8 Square feet 
a of prepared bed. Special cultural hints sent out 
with every order. Pure Culture Brand. Per Ihb., 35 ets.: 5 Ibs.; 
$1.25, postpaid. By express, 10 Ibs., $1.25; 25 Ibs., $2.75. 
NASTURTIUM Used for pickles. Also prized as a fiower. 
a CULTURE.—Sow in drills, 1 inch deep, in early 
Spring The tall kinds need sticks. An ounce will sow 25 feet of row. 
TALL.—Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 ects.; lb., 70 cts. 
DWARF .—Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 10 ets.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. 
SORREL. 
Used as a salad. It has a sprightly flavor. Cook like 
Spinach. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.25, 
NASTURTIUM. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
