COPYAIG TEORy 
W.HENRY MAULE 
LINCOLN OATS. 
— The introducers 
say: “We unhesi- 
tatingly pronounce 
the Lincoln Oat the best oat now before the American people. To give 
some idea of their unusual productiveness, we have a report now before 
us from one of the largest farmers in Minnesota, who planted fifty bush- 
els, who reports that the crop turned out one hundred bushels to the 
acre and weighed 47 3-10 lbs. to the measured bushel; further that they 
would not sell a bushel at any price, as they wished to put in the whole 
crop next season. This shows the estimation in which the Lincoln Oat 
» is held by those who have grown them. This is the general verdict of 
f oneandall. While claiming it to be the most productive sort grown, 
zg we do not state that it will yield over two hundred bushels to the acre. 
f@ Such claims are unreasonable. Facts are what buyers want, and these 
Foe facts we will present briefly as follows: 
First.—That the Lincoln Oat has produced one-third more than any 
si other variety grown in the same localities. Second.—It is very early. 
Third.—It has thus far proven itself entirely rust-proof. Fourth.—It 
s stands up better than any other sort. (No season could have afforded a 
better test in this particular than the one just pasv.) Fifth.—It is best 
AULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A. 
It is best for oatmeal or grinding for the same reasons.” 
The Lincoln Oats I offer my customers were grown for mein the 
Northwest direct from the original stock and by the introducers them- 
Selves; consequently, it is strictly pure and a very choice sample. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., by mail postpaid, By express or freight, 
peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00; 50 bushels or more, 80 cts.; 
per bushel, bags included. 
WHITE MAINE OATS.—My attention was called to these oats in 
1893, and on investigation I find, that without exception, White Maine is 
one of the most profitable oats for the farmer to raise, if not indeed, the 
very best of all varieties. The introducer, one of the most successful 
growers of seed oats, wheat and potatoes in New York State, writes: 
“In regard to the White Maine oats, would say, that I have raised 
them largely for three years, and am more and more impressed with 
the fact that they are the best variety for horse feeding in existence. 
Now, I will tell you what they are not. They are not side oats. They 
have not a thick hull. They grow a very short, stiff straw, not long and 
Weak. They are not what are termed heavy oats, although the oats 
have weighed 34, 36 and 38 pounds per bushel, for the last three years. 
Now as to yield, two years ago on my own farm, a measured field of 13 
acres yielded 914% bushels of cleaned oats per acre. The same season my 
brother-in-law raised 4 acres for me, of course on a pet piece of land, that 
cleaned up 406 bushels, or 101% bushels per acre for the4 acres. Last 
year, although the oat crop in this section was light, my field of 14 acres 
yielded 70 bushels per acre, and Sweden, White Russian, White German, 
American Banner and several other of the new kinds, did not go over 
45 bushels on land equally as good. Last year I had a tremendous sale 
of them; sold some 2,000 bushels and returned over $500 in cash, as I was 
unable to fill orders.” More for an oat could not well be asked. Antici- 
pating a large demand, I have secured several carloads of extra choice 
seeds, free from all foul seeds, that has been extra carefully cleaned, and 
will be sure to give satisfaction, which I offer at the following reason- 
able prices: Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by 
mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 
10 bushels, $10.00; 50 bushels or more, 80 cents per bushel. 
GOLDEN GIANT SIDE OATS.—Originally from France. It has 
been demonstrated that the New Giant Side Oats are as desirable for cul- 
tivation in this country asin France. Grow 4 to 5 feet tall, with stiff 
straw, always stool freely, and yield prolifically, heads measuring 16 to 18 
inches in length, and containing 150 to 200 grains being of common oc- 
currence. By actual count, 1642 grains have been produced from a sin- 
gle grain, or in other words, a product of over 1,600 fold. As indicated 
by the name, they are a side oats. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts. 
By express or freight, peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; 10 bushels, $12.50. 
WELCOME OATS.—No oats have ever been so extensively adver- 
tised as Welcome, nor been distributed more extensively in all sections 
of the country. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds 75 cents, post- 
paid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00. 
NEW BLACK OR BRONZE OATS.—Mammoth Cluster.—The 
Mammoth Cluster, in my opinion, is the best black oats ever put out. 
They are superior to Black Tartarian or any other black oat in exist- 
ence; there are thousands of farmers who would purchase to-day New 
Black Oats at a fancy price in preference to any other, if they thought 
they would yield as well as the old Black Maine Oats of 30 or 40 years 
ago. This, I believe the Mammoth Cluster will do. In growth they are 
side oats, short, stiff straw, very early and weighing from 34 to 42 pounds 
per bushel. Packet, 10 cts.; pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., by mail, post- 
paid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00. 
HULLESS BARLEY.—Grows 2% feet high. Heads well-filled; 
plump, heavy kernels; hulless, like wheat, when threshed. Ripens 
early and yields well. Makes a sweet, wholesome flour for various fam- 
ily uses. Also admirable for grinding into provender for feeding young 
stock. Should be sown on rich, gravelly, warm upland. Packet, 10 cents; 
pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.50. 
I HIGHLAND CHIEF BARLEY.—This is an entirely new and dis- 
ei tinct two-rowed variety of Barley. It is very robust, a vigorous grower, 
—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address ali orders to 
© and the size of the grain when peepee with any other is immense, | 
er acre, and | good hedge in from 8 to 4 years, from the seed. 
© Has strong, upright straw, yields from 50 to 60 bushels 
usually weighs over 50 pounds to the measured bushel. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 
@& 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck 75 cents; bushel, $2.50, 
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for feeding on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Sixth.— | 
IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN.—The best for gen- 
eral cultivation; brush firm, of good length and bright green color; 
never gets red and brings the highest price. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 
cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel, $2.50. 
EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE.—This is by far the best variety 
for sugar. The seed is valuable also as food for horses and cattle, and is 
greedily eaten by poultry, increasing the egg production. For ensilage 
or fodder, it possesses important advantages. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 
30 cents; 8 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel of 56 lbs., $2.50. 
EARLY ORANGE SUGAR CANE.—The favorite Southern vya- 
riety. Yields an abundance of syrup; does not grow quite as tall as Ear- 
ly Amber, but is heavier. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 
75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel, 56 pounds, $2.50. 
JAPANESE BUCK WHEAT.—The best, most productive and pro- 
fitable variety in cultivation. From one-half bushel of seed sown, 40 
bushels of good seed have been harvested. In color, the kernel is a rich, 
dark brown. Straw is heavier and branches more than the Silver Hull, 
while it need not be sown as thickly as other varieties. Flour made 
from the Japanese is fully equal if not superior to any other sort. It 
ripens a week earlier than Silver Hull, and yields two to three times as 
much. Can be planted as far north as New Hampshire. It is also an 
excellent variety for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 1bs., 75 cts., by mail, 
postpaid. By express or freight, pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.35; 10 bu., $12.00. 
SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT.—Continues in bloom longer 
than the common buckwheat. The flour is whiter and more nutritious. 
Pkt., 10 cents; lb., 30 cents; 3 lbs., 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express 
or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.35; 10 bushel, $12.00. 
SPRING VETCHES OR TARES.—Sown broadcast like wheat or 
barley, and sometimes mixed with oats for soiling. Used in France and 
Canada as a substitute for peas. Also ground up into flour, after which 
it is mixed with wheat flour for making bread. A valuable plant. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck, $1.25; bushel, $3.50. 
THE TWO BEST SUNFLOWERS. 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN.—Sunflower seed is one of the best egg-pro- 
ducing foods known for poultry, keeping them in fine condition and 
largely increasing the supply of eggs. It can be sown any time up to 
the middle of July. It 
should be grown by 
every poultry breeder 
who has the opportuni- 
ty to raise only a few 
stalks even. It may be 
set in any soil where 
other fruits and vegeta- 
bles cannot be conven- 
iently raised or any- 
where where the soil is Wig 
not easily cultivated. 
The flowers are double 
the size of the common 
variety, and as a bearer 
it far excels the latter. t 
Pkt,, 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; 
qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By 
express, $1.00 per peck. 
BLACK GIANT.— 
This magnificent Sun- 
flower produces even 
larger heads than the 
Mammoth Russian. 
Seeds are short, unusu- 
ally plump and filled 
full of meat, while on 
account of the thinness 
of the shell, it is at once 
more easily eaten by the 
fowls than other varie- 
ties. Packet, 10 cents; 
pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 
cents, postpaid. %: 
TREE SEEDS. 
Apple, oz., 15 cts.; Ib., 55 cts. | White Birch, oz., 15c.; Ib., $1.35. 
Cherry Mazard, ounce, 15 cents; Box Elder, ounce, 15 cents; 
pound, 45 cents. pound, 81.35. iy 
Peach, oz., 10 cts.; Ib., 35 cts. | Hardy Catalpa, ounce, 15 cents; 
Pear, 0z., 30 cents; lb., $2.70. pound, $1.15. os 
Quince, 0z., 30 cents; Ib., &2.70. European La rch, ounce, licents; 
Arbor Vitx, American, ounce, 40 pound, $1.35. z 
cents; pound, 83.60. European Linden, — 15 
Silver Fir, oz., 15 cts.; Ib., $1.35. cents; pound, $1.35 = 
Hemlock, 0z., 50 cts.; Ib., 84.50. Honey Locust, oz,, 1LOc.; 1b., 55c. 
Scotch Pine, 0z., 20c.; 1Ib., $1.80. | Yellow Locust, oz., 1Oc.; lb,, Sc. 
White Pine, 0z., 30c.; lb., $2.70. White Mulberry, ounce, 25 cts.; 
Norway Spruce, ounce, 15 cents; pound, $2.00. 
pound, $1.35. Russian Muiberry, 60 
White Ash, oz., 15c.; Ib., $1.35. cents; pound, $5.40, 
OSAGE ORANGE.—This will produce, with proper cultivation, a 
Ounce, 10 cents; pound, 
Bushel, by express or freight, purchaser paying charges, $7.50. 
By express or freight, $1.00 per bushel. 
ounce, 
ounce, 
40 cents. 
PEACH PITS, Natural, 
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