62 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1907 



MOTE. For years both Musk and Watermelon seed, saved only from the choicest speciTnen; hi 

 -'' been one of mt/ leading specialties. Thousands of pounds have been furnished my custonuW 



EXTRA EARLY 

 GRAND RAPIDS 



annually to their entire satisfaction. It has never been my practice to market all the best melon* aim 

 tavn only the culls for seed purposes. With this year's short crops this fact is of special importanceif 



EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex- 

 tremely early muskm elon, which I introduced to the American public 

 In 1895, matures a full week earlier than any large sort, and is profit- 

 able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market two 

 weeks in advance of other varieties. The shape is well shown in the 

 Illustration, which is from a photograph. The flesh is yellow almost to 

 the rind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon Is handsome in ap- 

 pearance and sure to attract attention In the market. I advise growers 

 to pinch otr the ends of the main shoots when two or three feet long, to 

 encourage more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. This 



f)ractice makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids 

 8 absolutely the earliest of all large melons, and I particularly recom- 

 mend It to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; ^ pound, 80 cts.; pound, 11.00. 



MAUUE'S SUPERIOR. 



MAULE'S SUPERIOR. — (Green flesh.) This excellent en: 

 muskmelon, which I introduced, now holds a permanent place 

 public esteem. It ripens about the same time as Jenny Lind, bul 

 rather larger than that variety. Its shape and appearance are sho' 

 In the illustration. The vine is very prolific, frequently produci 

 five to seven melons. The quality Is 'unsurpassed, and it is a perfi 

 shipper. The fruit is never known to crack or rot at the blossom ei 

 and is so attractive in appearance as to command a higher price in t 

 markets than other early sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; ]4 lb., 40c.; lb., 81.; 

 JPull cultural directions are printed 

 on every packet of Haulers Seeds. 



TIP TOP.— (Yellow flesh.) This Is a fine, round melon of such attractive appearance as to 

 always sell quickly in the markets. It is sweet, juicy and delicious. The flesh is firm but not 

 hard, and is edible almost to the rind. The melon is of medium to large size, and is one of the 

 best of the yellow fleshed sorts. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 30 cents; pound, 81.00. 



BOIVMAN'S GOLD COIN and HONEY (.See green pages.) 



MAULE'S MODEL. — (.See green specialty pages.) 



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MAI Lit S PKRFKt i !0\ -(^ ell a\ llesh ) 

 I rate this mekn with the best m culti\ation 

 It lb nearly lound as may be seen in the 

 Illustration and of good size not infrequently 

 reaching a weight ol 8 or 10 pounds The color 

 of the skm is dark gieen well netted The 

 color of the flesh is rich oiange The melon is 

 nearly all flesh, the interior opening being 

 very small; scarcely room to accommodate 

 the seeds. The flavor is absolutely unexcelled 

 by any variety grown. It is adapted alike to 

 home use or to market. It originated with one 

 of my customers in New York State, some 

 years ago, and until I tried it his pra ses 

 sounded overdrawn. The trial showed me 

 that the Perfection Muskmelon cannot be 

 overpraised. It justifies its name by its 

 performance and its real merit. Crop very 

 short. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 50 cents 



CHAMPION MARKET. 

 CHAMPION MARKET. — (Green flee' 

 This is the same as Btarn's Favorite. It 1 

 nearly round melon, as shown in the lllusi 

 tion, thickly netted, and with green flesh t 

 is deep and of good flavor. It originated w 

 one of my New Jersey customers, Mr. E. 

 Starn, who for years past has grown mi 

 acres for market. This variety is an enorm 

 cropper, but a very shy seeder, the Inter 

 cavity being small. It is a most desire 

 melon for home or for market. Pkt., 5 <| 

 oz., 10 cts.; !4 lb., oO cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Fred'k. Gearhardt, Sr., Sunnyside, New Mexico.— 

 The seed consisting of beets, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, 

 etc.. sent me last year bave been excellent; I never had 

 loetter seed, and shall continue to patronize you. 



Mary E. Wood, Arcadia, Tenn.— I cannot recommend 

 your seeds too highly, especially your cucumbers, 

 tomatoes, melons and beets; and I get more seeds in a 

 package than I ever got from any other firm. 



Wm. Memmett, Sclpio, Utah.— Your seeds are all 

 light. Grape vines good, potatoes what yovi claim. 



W. E. Bronson, Gasport. N. Y.— The Bowman's Gold 

 Coin Melon did the best of any, and stood the drought 

 wonderfully well. The melons were all good and sal- 

 able, and I consider it a fine variety. 



Thos. Kayl, Hutchinson. Kan.— I do not think your 

 seeds can be beat. I have used them for about 15 years 

 without any complaint. 



Isaac Edwards. Lakeside, Mich.— I have grown mel- 

 ons exclusively for 20 years and have tried all known 

 varieties; but believe the Perfection and Model the two 

 best melons I ever saw. 



Mrs. M. G. Bolton, Elllcott City, Md.— Maule'B Seeds 

 are all tbey claim to be, and I can say they are the best 

 I have used for years. 



Mrs. W. A. Harwell, Emmett, Idaho.— I have used 

 your seeds the past three years with others, and find 

 yours to be the best in every way. 



John H. French, Bozeman, Mont.— I am well pleased 

 with Maule's Seeds, and expect to use them just as 

 long as I find them as satisfactory asl have thus far. 



W. C. Brown, Rolling Fork, Miss.— 1 am glad to say 

 every seed bought of you has given ample satisfaction, 

 and as a family or market garden, we have rhe cream 

 garden of this neigbborhood. All praise for Maule. 



BALTIMORE OR ACME. 



BALTIMORE. — (Green flesh.) Also ca 

 Acme. Baltimore Citron, Baltimore Nutn 

 etc. This melon is large, showy and q 

 earlv. It is strongly netted, and has tl 

 green flesh of rich flavor and aroma. It 

 great favorite in the vicinity of Baltimore, 

 Is popular also in the hotels and restauranl 

 other Eastern cities and at the seaside res 

 on account of its superior table qualities. Il 

 melon suited equally well for home use oi 

 market. It is a well shaped and well mai 

 melon. Pkt., 5c.; oz., ICc; ^ lb., 30c.; lb., 81. 



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