Maule*s Cucumbers 



Culture: Sow the seed after all danger of frost is over to supply fruits for 

 summer use and another sowing in late June or early July for pickles and late 

 cucumbers. Plant in hills 4 or 5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in each hill and 



cover with ; 2 in. of fine soil. When plants are 6 in. tall, thin to 3 or 4 plants in 

 a hill. Succeed best in a light, well-drained soil. A packet is enough for IS hills; 

 one oz. for 75 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. 



EXPLANATION OF 

 WHITE AND BLACK SPINE 



Black spined cucumbers are so named be- 

 cause of the color of the spines or bristles on 

 the fruits. In most cases these cucumbers are 

 smaller and are used for pickling. The fruits 

 turn a yellowish orange when ripe. White 

 spined varieties have light colored spines, are 

 generally larger, and turn a creamy white 

 when ripe. They are used for slicing and for 

 large pickles. 



254 MAULE'S EARLIEST BLACK DIAMOND >3t 



It "Stays Green" longer than others. Grows well almost everywhere (56 days) 



This excellent White Spine Cucumber is adapted to all sections and all soils, and we 

 highly recommend it to both small and large growers. Whether used for pickling when 

 small or for slicing when fully grown, it is a valuable variety for the home garden, for 

 local markets, and for distant shipping. The cylindrical fruits grow 7 to 8 in. long, 2^4 

 in. thick, and retain their dark green color for a very long time after picking. Firm, white 

 flesh of the finest quality. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 1/4 lb. 50?^; V2 lb. 75(2!; lb. $1.25; 



2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 



252 Maule's Early White Spine (65 days)« 



Fine for slicing and general purposes; extra select 



When we gave the Maule name to this special strain of White 

 Spine Cucumber we did so because we realized that perfection 

 had been at last attained. Ever-increasing sales since we intro- 

 duced it are ample proof that we have not misjudged the excep- 

 tional qualities of this splendid table and market cucumber. 

 Fruits are dark green, straight, 6 to 7 in. long, 2'< in. thick, 

 tapering at both ends, and hold their color. Pkt. lOjf; oz. 15?!; 

 1/4 lb. 45^; 1/2 lb. 65^; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 



270 Burpee's White Wonder 



Pearly white skin and flesh (60 days) 



A quality cucumber and by no means just a freak. 

 Fruits are 8 in. long and about 2>2 in. thick; the 

 skin and flesh are a beautiful pearly white. Re- 

 mains solid and crisp over an unusually long period. 

 Excellent for pickles or slicing. Primarily a home 

 garden variety. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; V4 lb. 55(!!; 



1/2 lb. 80^; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 



263 Early Green Cluster 



Bears 2 or 3 short, chunky fruits in a cluster 

 (52 days) Medium 'dark green, short, prickly 

 fruits, highly valued for pickling purposes as well 

 as for slicing. 2 or 3 cucumbers are produced in 

 clusters. Fully matured fruits are 6 in. long and 

 234 in. thick. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; Vt lb. 45f(; 



1/2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 



Maule's Early 

 White Spine 



258 Delcrow (68 days) 



An excellent home garden and greenhouse variety 



The deep green fruits, 8 in. long and 2 ' ; in. thick, are smooth and free of spines. The 



seed cavities are small and the crisp flesh is delicious. Pkt. 15f!; oz. 40^; Vi lb. $1.15; 



1/2 lb. $1.80; lb. $3.25; 2 lbs. $6.05; 5 lbs. $14.60. 



262 Heinz Pickling (55 days) 



One of the favorite "57" Heinz varieties 



WTien small, fruits are of the ideal pickling shape and dark green color which show up 

 so well when bottled. If left to grow for slicing, fruits are of uniform size, about 6 in. 

 long and 2 in. thick. A heavy yielder of smooth, crisp fruits. 



Pkt. 10^; oz. 200; V4 lb. 50f(; 1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 



National Pickling 



257 Maule's Improved Long Green ^ 



Long, dark green fruits; pure white, solid flesh (68 days) 



Fruits are dark green, from 10 to 14 in. long 3 in. across, straight, tapering 

 gradually toward the stem-end. They are more slender and show less warting 

 or irregularities on the surface than the common Long Green. Flesh is white, 

 firm and crisp. When young, the fruits are valued for pickling and when full 

 size are splendid for dill pickles or slicing. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; '4 lb. 500; 



1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.30; 2 lbs. $2.40; 5 lbs. $5.70. 



261 Chicago Pickling (58 days) 



May be used for bottling or slicing. Uniform dark green 



Unusually popular in Chicago and some other pickling centers for small 



or large pickles. Valuable for slicing as fruits will grow 7 in. long, 3 in. 



thick, and of a uniform, dark green color. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 



1/4 lb. 450; V2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 



260 National Pickling (55 days) ^ 



Attractive dark green fruits. Heavy yielder 



Its remarkable solidity will recommend it to everyone, and it is just as 

 firm and crisp after pickling as before. Early, heavy producer, and 

 valuable for pickling in the small sizes or for slicing when large. Fruits 

 are straight, symmetrical, rather blunt at each end but not chunky. 

 Color is always dark green. Wonderfully even in growth, so that a great 

 number of fruits can be picked at one time. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 



Vi lb. 500; 1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 



269 Giant Long China (75 days) 



Extra long cucumbers of the finest quality 



A remarkable cucumber from China. It is of the choicest quality. Fruits are extra 

 long, often growing 18 to 20 in. in length and only 2 to 3 in, in diameter. Skin 

 is deep green, nearly smooth, the spines being few and small. The solid white 

 flesh is extremely crisp and of the finest flavor. Has very few seeds. Even 

 though the fruits do attain an unusual length, they are ready for use nearly as 

 early as the shorter varieties. Vines are strong, vigorous and very productive. 

 We especially recommend this quality cucumber for the home gardener and 

 suggest that market growers selling direct to their customers give it a trial. 



Pkt. 150; oz. 400; 1/4 lb. $1.15; 1/2 lb. $2.00; 

 lb. $3.60; 2 lbs. $6.70; 5 lbs. $16.20. 



28 WM. HENRY MAULE, SEEDSMAN, PHILADELPHIA 



Giant Long China — fruits often grow 18 in. long 



