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88—Vegetable Seeds 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1915 
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CULTURE.—For early Spring use, sow seed in August or September, 
in rich soil. Upon approach of cold weather, cover the plants with 
3 inches of straw or salt hay. In the Spring, when dry, remove litter 
and plants will be ready for use in a short time. Sow seed 1 inch deep 
in rows 1 foot apart or broadcast. For a succession, sow every two 
weeks from April to August. 
pounds per acre in drills; 12 to 15 pounds broadcast. 
623 Long Standing 
Leaves large, thick and crimped. One of the best varieties for either 
, autumn or spring 
sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 
15 ets.; lb., 35 cts.3 
paid. 
618 Victoria 
This is a handsome 
variety with exceed- 
ingly dark green col- 
or, and has very long 
standing qualities. 
or fallsowing. Hardy. 
Pkt., 5cts.; oz..10 
35 cts.: 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
619 Viroflay or Improved Thick Leaved 
One of the best market sorts, producing large, thick, dark green 
crumpled leaves of fine quality, standing a long time before running to 
seed. 
sowing. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 15¢.; Ib., 35.3 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
625 Long Season 
Forms a dense rosette 
of thick, tender and 
succulent crumpled 
or blistered leaves of 
dark green color. 
With this variety 
spinach may be con- 
tinuously grown in 
any home garden. 
The best variety to be 
sown in the spring 
and at intervals for a 
successional summer 
supply. It is inval- } 
uable to both home Gaga a aes 
and market garden- LONG SEASON SPINACH. 
ers. PkKt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
621 Bloomsdale 
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Also called Norfolk Savoy Leaved. A favorite with market garden- 
It has thick, dark green wrinkled leaves, | 
ers along the Atlantic slope. 
and is perfectly hardy. One of the 
best for fall sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 ets.; 14 Ib., 15 ets.; Ib., 
35 ets.; 5 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. 
622 Everlasting 
Available for use during the hot- |: 
test months of midsummer, when 
ordinary spinach is not to be had 
Quite different from the true spin- 
ach, but an admirable substitute. 
Cooks like others. Pkt., 5 ets.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1. 
- Salsify 
CULTURE.—AIso known as Oyster 
Plant or Vegetable Oyster. Treat 
about-the same as carrot, except 
that salsify is hardier, and may be 
left in the ground all winter. Sow 
in drills a convenient distance 
1 to 2 feet apart, and thin to 4 
inches in the row. Cover seed 
about linch. Use 1 ounce to75 feet 
of row; 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 
Sow in April or May. 
614 Mammoth 
Sandwich Island 
This is an improved type and 
the largest and most profitable 
salsify now in cultivation. It is 
white in color, being quite smooth, 
is a satisfactory sort in every way. 
It is invaluable to market garden- 
ers. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 
15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; 
pound, $1.50, postpaid. 
MAM. SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY. 
Use 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 | 
5 Ibs., $1.50, post-_ 
Unexcelled for spring | 
cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts; Ib., | 
A great favorite in all parts of the country, for fall or spring | 
Summer Squashes 
CULTURE.—About the same as melons. Make the ground very rich. 
| A good sandy loam is best. The squashes are all tender, and the seed 
should not be planted until warm weather. Allow 4x4 feet for the hills 
of the bush squashes and 8x8 feet or more for the running varieties. 
Four plapts to the hill: 3 to 4 pounds of seed to the acre. For summer 
Squashes estimate 2 ounces to 100 hills; for winter squashes 4 ounces to 
100 hills. Use Bug Death, Buhach or Slug Shot to keep down the bugs. 
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628 Earliest White Bush 
The bush or patty pan squashes are earlier than any other summer 
| variety. The illustration shows the characteristic shape. The skin of 
this one is white, and it is tender when ready for use. It is of dwarf 
| bushy habit, quite hardy and very productive. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.: pound, 75 cts. 
631 Early Yellow Bush 
Also called Golden Custard. Similar to the white bush in every way, 
except color and markings. The skin and flesh is of a clear yellow. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 ets.; 14 pound, 25 cts.: pound, 75 cts. 
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632 Mammoth Golden Summer Crookneck 
One of the best of the summer squashes. It is of dwarf, bushy habit 
and very productive. The skin is yellow. The shape is shown in the 
| illustration. Theflesh has a deep golden yellow color, and is dry and of 
most agreeable flavor. This is, in fact, most highly esteemed of all the 
summer varieties. We particularly recommend our selected strain to 
the attention of market gardeners. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 30 ects.; pound, 90 cts. 
| 639 Cocozelle or Italian Vegetable Marrow 
Fruits large, oblong shaped, dark green at first but as they mature 
become marbled with yellow and lighter green stripes. The young 
fruits when sliced and fried in oil constitute a vegetable delicacy super- 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., LO cts.; '4 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. 
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646 Fordhook 
The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It is one of the best 
of the late summer varieties and if stored in a cool, dry place, will keep 
| until the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 
| color, straw yellow. The skin is so thin that it need not be removed 
for cooking. The meat is thick and can be used at any stage of its 
growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
647 Fordhook Bush 
A true bush type of the above, that can be grown much more closely. 
The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of the running 
type, also thicker fleshed, and have a smaller seed cavity. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 4 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
