60—Vegetable Seeds 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1915 
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« Maule’s National 
The one reason that this fine, watermelon received the 
is pale green, with darker green markings. The flesh is bril- 
name of National was because of its proven ability to flour- | liant red in color, and remarkably solid. The flavor is deli- 
ish almost anywhere, even in districts where watermelons 
are not usually grown. 
The National is a watermelon of medium to large size and 
of high table quality. It is of Southern origin, but thrives 
well in the North. In shape itis oblong. The outside color 
cious, and the flesh entirely stringless. The rind, though 
thin, is tough, insuring good shipping qualities. National 
produces large melons, often weighing 40 pounds and over. 
Its handsome appearance and luscious flavor, make it a 
rapid seller, and for the home garden it has no equal. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 
Le Wonderful S ugar or 
Mclver 
The Sweetest of All Melons 
This widely famous watermelon is, we believe, 
the sweetest ever put before the people of this 
country. It is of medium size, with striped or 
variegated exterior, beautiful red flesh, and light 
colored or white seeds. The flesh is entirely string- 
less, and of perfect’ quality as to texture. The 
vines are strong, thrifty and prolific, and well 
adapted to withstand either wet weather or 
drought. This melon was grown for many years 
by Col. E. R. McIver, of South Carolina, president 
of his county agricultural society, and a water- 
melon enthusiast, and he considered it the sweet- 
est within his knowledge. The seed came origin- 
ally from the West Indies. We introduced it to 
the Americam publie in our 1894 catalogue. 
Since that time it has been tried by many thou- 
sands of our customers, both North and South, 
and unlimited praise is given to it. It is well 
adapted to nearby markets, but is rather delicate 
for. long freight shipment. An excellent home 
garden melon of superior quality. 
WONDERFUL SUGAR OR McIVER MELON. 
394 Gray Monarch or Long White Icing 
The exterior color of this fine melon is a light green, though its 
mottled markings make it appear gray. The flesh is deep red in 
color, and equal or superior in quality to the old Icing from which 
it is derived. It differs in shape as well as in size from its parent, but 
lacks none of the virtues of that sweet flavored variety. Specimens 
of Gray Monarch weighing 60 to 70 pounds have been produced. 
It has become widely popular both in the home market and garden. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 
391: Fordhock Early 
One of the largest of the extra early varieties, and claimed to be the 
earliest of all. Shape nearly round. Color a medium shade of green 
Flesh bright red, and of deliciously sweet flavor. The rind is suffi- 
ciently hard to make it a good shipper. Its originator, who lives 
in Delaware, says that this variety always matures first in competi- 
tive trials with other sorts. Does equally as well in heavy soils. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 4 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 65 cts. 
GRAY MONARCH OR LONG WHITE ICING WATERMELON. 
