EDS. Address all Orders to WM. WENRY MAULKE, No. 1711 Wilbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. 
Page 29.—Annual Catalogue for 1891 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTY RED SE 
MAPLE DAL E.—Without 
doubt the most productive Pop Corn 
in cultivation, some of the reports 
are fabulous, but are so well substan- 
tiated by affidavits that there is no 
question of their truthfulness. The 
illustration herewith given is an ex- 
4 cellent idea of its prolificness, as well 
as the size of ears, which are often 
S$ or 10 inches long, and filled out 
with bright, handsome white grains. 
It is of remarkably vigorous habit of 
growth, thestalks frequently growing 
6 ft. high. Its popping qualities are 
Al as the grains always pop pure 
Grows five to 
The 
white, and are at all times of deli- ES 
cious flavor. Packet, 10 cents. | Bry: Saree 
GOLDEN TOM THUMB 2 
\\\ POP CORN.—This is certainly a 
\\ great curiosity. The stalks seldom y 
grow more than 18 inches high. In = VOIDS ID 
addition, its dark green foliage cer- | MONARCH WHITE RICE. 
aoe res oY DL OnOR ent .20y, MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Every growerof Pop Corn is ac 
flower garden; while stalks only | ith White Rice. This isan improvement on the old variety, ears beit 
grow 1% feet tall, each stalk will | ja;cer and produced in greater abundance. Six ears on a stalk being ; 
Ae eee ae x Feats pee occurrence. Grains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. 
ittle ears, which are y 2 to 24 eae age ATA earn eARicorital 
inches long. Ears are compactly a0 Cents Eiken) Coats 7 auart scent 
filled with bright, golden yellow 
grains, which, when popped, expand 
*to large size. As will be seen from 
=the cut, the ears are set very 
low down, at times starting only 6 
inches from the ground. Stalks do 
not stool. I venture to say that it 
SSS will be reper e to every fakes 
g Uy SS or vegetable garden in which it is ee 
h Ly planted this season. For the sake of QUEEN’S GOLDEN. 
SS a comparison, it would not be a bad QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—This is the handsomest of all Pop Corns, 
GZESAN Y 
= ASS iS \ 
()) idea to plant a hill or two of one of | and every one of my customers should plant at least a few hills 
“ the larger varieties of field cornin | of it. It surpasses all others in yield, size and color. It pops perfectly white 
the pateh with Tom Thumb, as it | anda single kernel will expand to nearly one inch. Often produces from 
would be interesting to show the vis-| three to four ears to the stalk. In former years demand has exceeded my 
itor to yourgarden thisSummer, this supply; but I have grown for this season’s trade a very large stock, so that | 
pigmy among giants. Pkt., 10c. | think I can promise to fill all orders. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; postpaid. 
cnet, * GOURDS ¥ 
SS 
SX NEST-EGG GOURD.—A capital ne 
Produces fine, white fruit, exact size and shap 
an egg, and so similar as to often deceive growers. 
Do not crack and will last for years. A rapid 
grower, very ornamental, useful for covering 
screens, etc. Boys can make lots of money by 
sowing this gourd, and selling them to their 
neighbors for nest-eggs. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 45 cts. 
SUGAR TROUGH.—tThis variety grows 
to a very large size, holding from 4 to 10 gallons 
each, having hard, thick shells, very strong, but 
light and durable, lasting for many years. 
They are used fora great variety of purposes, 
such as buckets, baskets, soap and salt dishes, 
nest-boxes, etc., and haye been used for pack- 
ing lard. They are as easily grown as pump- 
kins.- Plant in hills 5 feet apart each way, 
when the ground is warm and settled, Pkt., 
10 cents ; 02z., Ss 
5 cents. 
_ DISH-CLOTH GOURD.—The pecu- 2 
liar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- 
like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit grows about two feet in 
grow. In the North the seed should be started in a hot-bed. The dried interiors of these 
= ¥ r gourds have already become 
an article of commerce. They 
are sold by druggists in New 
Sore Enuedeee and Boston, : S 5 = 
< while in England their sale and >p <oOn 
use are quite general, Every ee DIE PER GOURD. 
housewife should procure a& |; DIPPER GOURD.—When grown on the ground the stems 
packet of this seed. |’ ill becurved, as shown in the engraving, while if raised asa ¢ - 
Packer 10 cents. ing vine on the trellis, the weight of the blossom end will ¢ 
pclae Silo — |Stem to growstraight. They are very easily prepared for us 
Henry Wurtenburg, ers, Will last for years, and are particularly valuable for dippi 10t 
W ech e eaenare iquids—the handles do not readily become hot. as of various 
the past eight years, Sizes, of a capacity from a pint to a quart and a half, ean be had 
and they are always 
f00d and just as repre- 
sented. 
FAPANESE 
CLIMBING 
GOURD.— 
§ This beautiful Japan- 
ese climbing annual, 
=} With its handsome cut 
leaved foliage, is one 
of the most remark- 
able and novel climb- 
ers the East has ever 
produced. Of rapid 
growth and easy 
culture, bears most 
profusely odd and 
attractive fruits, about 
W) the size of a cherry, of. 
light green color 
striped with white. 
Worthy a place on 
Ni J m@ every suburban home. 
YOURD, Packet, 10, cents, 
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from a few vines. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
\ 
N S 
DISH-CLOTH (¢ 
