HENRY MAULKE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. 
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ogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED 
9.—Annual Catal 
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5 perfectly ripened squashes. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH.—The Bush or Patty Pan Squashes are earlier } 
than any other Summer variety. The shape well shown in illustration ; skin is 
white; and they are always tender when ready for use. They are very 
dwarf habit and very productive. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets. 
EARLY YELLOW BUSH.—Similar to the above except in color. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. j 
BRAZIL SUGAR.This distinct new variety for 
Summer and Autumn use, is the richest flavored and 
sweetest of all squashes. It is liked for table use in every 
stage of its growth. During the months of August, 
September and October it has no equal. It is enormously 
A single plant has yielded as many as twelve 
The flesh is yellow, slightly 
tinged with green. They ripen as early as the Boston Mar- 
Tow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. 
COCOZELLE.—Grows very compact and uni- 
orm in height; vinesdo not run. Thesmall green 
squashes when 2 to 4 inches long are the most deli- 
cate in flavor. PKt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.00. 
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till late 
over one year. 
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ESSEX HYBRID.—It is not only one of the richest flavored, finest 
grained, and sweetest of all the squash family, but one of the very best keepers 
I know of. The flesh is thick, rich colored. and solid; it is also one of the 
most productive squashes ever introduced. On a vine 314 feet long, 3 
squashes, weighing collectively, 39 pounds, have been counted, all about the 
same size and well ripened. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets. ; 14 lb., 25 ets. ; Ib., 75 cts. 
a NEW RED CHINA.—It’ is a good 
gTower, matures early, and keeps in fine con- 
dition until late in the Spring. Its immense 
productiveness, handsome appearance, fine 
uality, and convenient size, make it one of 
the most desirable Squashes ever introduced. 
GOLDEN CUSTARD.—Also known 
as Mammoth Yellow Bush, is an improvement 
on the old Yellow Bush so well and widely 
known. Very early, of a bright golden yellow, 
often producing squashes 12t015 inches across. 
Pkt., dets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00 
RED CHINA. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 10 ets.; 14 Ib., 30 ets.; Ib.. 90 ets. | 
PINEAPPLE.—-As a Winter Squash, | 
ahead of every other variety for makin 
or custards, which in flavor remarkably re- 
Can also be sliced and 
fried same as egg plant; it keeps wonderfully 
in the Spring, and I have seen 
them kept in perfect condition for 
Cembine wonderful pro- 
ductiveness, with a desirable selling size and | 
A pure white color, unusually thick 
for Summer or Winter. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 
30 cents; pound, 90 cents. 
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GOLDEN SUMMER CROCKNECK.—This is one of the very best 
of Summer Squashes, and I can particularly recommend my selected 
hardy, of | stock to the attention of all market growers. Of bushy dwarf habit, 
they are very productive. Flesh is greenish-yellow, dry, and of a most agree- 
able flavor, so much so that it is the most highly esteemed of all the Summer 
varieties, Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cents. 
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BOSTON MARROW .— Oval in form; thin skin; 
outer color. orange. Flesh sweet and fine grained. A good 
keeper. Pkt, 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 ets.; lb.. 60 ets. 
MARBLEHEAD.—-THE BEST KEEPER 
of all. Very fine grained, possessing a sweet and 
delicious flavor. This is an old variety, but is so good 
that it should be more largely grown than it is. Packet, 
5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cts; pound, 60 cts. 
DER WING.—Has been extensively adver- 
| tised; grows 5 in. long, 3in. through. Hardy, pro- 
ductive, and on account of its thick shell, whier 
is covered with warts, is a good winter keeper. 
| PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
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IMPROVED HUBBARD.—For many years I have 
prominence to the Hubbard squash. 
iven especia 
) It is one of those old things that 
has certainly come to stay, and while squashes without number have 
come and gone, Hubbard is still the best seller and most p 
ty in my entire list. The improved strain which I take ple 
fering my customers, gives universal satisfaction, and is adm 
one and all, to be absolutely one of the best squashes ever inti 
Every new sort is claimed to be equal to or better than the Hul 
One point will emphasize the superior merits of the Hu 
Flesh, light orange, very dry, sweet and rich flavored. H 
for winter use, as it keeps perfectly througb the winter, three months 
later than the Marrow. Really, Hubbard is so well Known as not to 
need any description. I offer particularly choice seed saved from se 
lected specimens. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 4{ 1b., 50 ets.; Lb. $1.50. 
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