Parsnip 



Culture: Sow early in the spring in rows 2 to 3 ft. 

 apart; thin to 4 to 6 in. in the row. A packet will 

 sow about 40 ft. of drill; an oz. about 200 ft.; 4 to 5 

 lbs. per acre in drills 2}4 ft. apart. Cover the seed 

 14 inch. Ready to use in 95 to 110 days. For win- 

 ter use, they may be stored in the cellar or left in the 

 ground and dug when the weather permits. They 

 will keep in the ground for spring use. 



477 Maule's 

 White Lisbon 



Of Uniform Size and Shape (100 days) 



A highly improved type producing uniformly large 

 and handsome snow-white roots of stocky form. They 

 are heavy at the shoulder, well rounded, and gradu- 

 ally taper toward the base. The white sweet flesh 

 is of fine texture, free from oore and stringiness. It 

 cooks tender, and has a fine rich flavor. Enor- 

 mously productive and exceptionally smooth. An 

 excellent winter keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 30c; V 2 lb. 50c; lb. 85c; 2 lbs. SI. 55; 

 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35. 



478 Maule's 

 Improved Half-Long^ 



Roots Smooth, Easy to Harvest (95 Days) 



The roots grow to a good length, but not too long. 

 They are smooth, snow-white, and have practic- 

 ally no side roots. Their whiteness is quite re- 

 markable and gives the roots a very attractive 

 appearance. This is by far the best strain of pars- 

 nip we have ever seen. The roots are very uni- 

 form and of good shape. They are white, smooth, 

 and handsome. A desirable home garden and 

 market sort and a good basket filler that is easy 

 to harvest. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; 

 i/ 2 lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20; 

 10 lbs. $5.60. 



483 Maule's Improved Long Smooth 



Straight, Smooth, and Handsome (110 days) 



This is also called Hollow Crown or Improved Long Sugar. 

 A strikingly attractive white parsnip. It is remarkably 

 free from side roots; in fact, in this respect it is about the 

 cleanest of all parsnips. Its shape and size make it a de- 

 sirable market sort, selling on sight on account of its attrac- 

 tive appearance. The flesh is fine grained and of superior 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; >/ 2 lb. 40c; lb. 65c; 

 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 



478 Maule's Improved Half-Loan 



Peanuts 



Culture: These grow best in a warm sandy soil rich in lime. Mark out 

 rows 2]/2 to 3 ft. apart, plant the shelled nuts in May or June, 8 to 10 in. 

 apart in the rows, or if in the hulls, 16 to 18 in. apart. Cover with 2 in. of 

 soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. In the fall before frost, dig and hang them 

 under a shed or in an airy room to cure. A packet will sow from 15 to 25 

 ft. of row; a pound from 100 to 200 ft., according to the variety and method 

 planted. Use 35 or 40 lbs. of seed per acre. 



485 Improved Virginia® 



The Popular Commercial Peanut. Very Productive 

 (120 daysL 



Early, large, and prolific, yielding fewer imperfect pods than any other 

 kind and producing 100 bushels per acre on medium land. Produces 2 or 

 3 large, richly flavored kernels to the pod. The vines average 3}4 to 4 

 ft. across, making valuable fodder for stock. This large-podded sort is in 

 great demand everywhere and is known as Jumbo Peanut. An excellent 

 home garden and market sort, selling well in all large cities and towns; 

 very popular every where. Pkt. 10c; Vilb. 25c;lb.40c; 21bs. 75c;51bs. 

 $1.45; 10 lbs. $2.70; postpaid. Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $3.15; 25 lbs. $5.00; 

 50 lbs. $9.50; 100 lbs. $18.00. 



Parsley 



Culture: Sow the seed any time from early spring 

 until mid-summer right where the plants are to re- 

 main, or start them indoors in boxes. Cover the 

 seed with }4 in. of fine soil and keep moist until the 

 plants appear above ground. When large enough, 

 transplant to other boxes, pots, or outdoors in the 

 flower border or in the vegetable garden. Some 

 gardeners soak the seed in hike-warm water for a 

 day before planting to hasten germination. One 

 packet for 25 f t. ; 1 oz. for 60 ft. ; 5 lbs. per acre. 



472 Plain Parsley 



Known as Hardy Italian (75 days) 



Plain leaves of excellent flavor, grown very exten- 

 sively for soup bunches. Yields an enormous. quan- 

 tity throughout the season. In great demand in all 

 large cities and towns, especially by people from 

 foreign countries, as it is used as a vegetable as well 

 as for flavoring. Not as attractive for garnishing as 

 the Double Curled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 30c; 

 Vz lb. 50c; lb. 85c; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60; 

 10 lbs. $6.35. 



Double Curled 



474 Double Curled® 



Fine Moss-Curled Strain, Everybody's 

 Favorite (70 days) 



This is, without doubt, the finest Parsley grown. 

 The plants are of semi-dwarf compact habit. The 

 beautiful bright green leaves are very finely cut 

 and exquisitely curled. Its superior flavor makes it 

 one of the best sorts to be used for soups, stews etc. 

 And its attractive appearance makes it ideal for 

 garnishing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c; 

 Vz lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 

 10 lbs. $6.75. 



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475 Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted 



Large Edible Roots, Known as German Parsley 

 (100 days) 



The leaves as well as the roots are used. The roots are boiled and served 

 like parsnips and have a very pleasing flavor. They can be stored in 

 sand for use during the winter. We offer an improved strain which has 

 nice, smooth roots of medium length (5-6 in.). They are thick and of 

 fine quality; esteemed for flavoring soups, stews etc. Tied in bunches, 

 they are sold in all the better markets. There is always a demand for 

 this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; Vz lb. 65c; lb. $1.05; 

 2 lbs. $1.95; 5 lbs. $4.60; 10 lbs. $8.40. 



485 Improved Virginia 



Our Special Offer 



As a further inducement for you to sow Maule's 

 Quality Seeds, we are glad to make you the following 

 special reductions in prices: We will send 



Any 6 five-cent packets for 25c 

 Any 3 ten-cent packets for 25c 

 Any 6 ten-cent packets for 50c 

 Any 13 ten-cent packets for $1.00 



We guarantee everything we sell to the full amount of the purchase price 



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