14— Vegetable Seeds 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1915 
LMI III 
.Maule’s Marke King Beet 
Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; 
but though an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The soli- 
dity., fineness and firmness of its bright red flesh makes it one 
of the best keeping varieties. It is always a ready seller on 
the market stall; where a symmetrical shaped beet is wanted. 
On the points of flavor and table quality, we would lay 
especial emphasis, for it is an ideal beet for household use. It 
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say that a sweet and succulent beet like this is sure to become 
a market favorite. 
The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy 
cropping, and we recommend it to our customers knowing that 
it will be profitable and popular. As a winter keeper it is one 
of the best of the half long blood strains. If it were not for 
our knowledge of its high table quality and great cropping 
can be used at all stages of growth, and it is almost needless to 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 
ability, we would not give it so much prominence. 
pound, $1.25, postpaid 
Vows 
ELECTRIC BEET. 
72 Electric 
Rich, red flesh, exceedingly tender and re- | 
markably early. In shape almost round. The 
leaves are small and set close to the crown. 
The tap root is small, starting without a taper. | 
It shows a maximum of edible portion with a | 
minimum of foliage and tap root. Color very | 
dark crimson, with rings of lighter hue. Itis | 
early, coming in with Egyptian. The flesh is| 
delicate, rich, sugary and free from fibre. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 Uh., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. 
7s Early Bassano 
A very early flattened-turnip shaped variety 
of beet, producing large light red colored roots, 
which are of high table excellence. It has | 
white and rose colored flesh arranged in alter- | 
nate rings. It is tender, juicy and sweet. A | 
very quick growing variety. Should be planted 
in all home gardens. The light green leaves | 
are sometimes used for greens. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 30¢.; Ib., $1.00. | 
EDMAND’S EARLY TURNIP BEET. 
o &dmand’s Early Turnip 
An excellent early variety, producing a de- 
| sirable turnip-shaped beet, with both skin and 
flesh of a deep blood red. Very sweet and ten- 
der. A standard sort of well established merit; 
long and favorably known; well adapted to 
forcing. This beet has become very popular as 
a home garden sort or for the market gar- 
dener wanting an ideal shaped blood red beet. 
Pkt., 5c¢.3 oZ., 15c.; 14 1b., £0c.; Ib., $1.25. 
BASTIAN’S EARLY RED TURNIP BEET. 
73 Bastian’s Early Red Turnip 
A desirable main crop sort, producing hand- 
some, large, fine turnip formed beets of bright 
| red color, zoned with lighter rings. Tender and 
sweet and remainingso fora longtime. Profit- 
| able for market or homegarden. Anold favor- 
| ite with many of our market gardener friends. 
Pkt., 5c.3; oZ., 10c.; 14 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 
ss mproved Swiss Chard 
| or Spinach Beet 
| We offer this season a particularly choice 
| Strain of Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet, Itseems 
| American people are becoming more acquaint- 
ed with the desirability of having a little Swiss 
| Chard or Spinach Beet in their garden. This 
beet is grown for its leaves only. The middle 
of the leaf or mid rib is cooked and served like 
| asparagus. The other portions of the leaf may 
| be used like spinach. This beet does not make 
a large root, but is a delicious Summer vege- 
table when cut young and used for ‘‘greens.”’ 
| Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.3 14 Ib., 30e.; Ib., $1.00. 
