6 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



Dwarf or Bush Beans — Wax or Yellow Pods 



27 Maule's Improved Butter Wax 



Stringless, Round, Yellow Pods 



This bean was first offered by us as "Nameless Wax" in 1906, later 

 known as Maule's Wlngold Wax, and during that time had become one 

 of the most popular wax beans on the market. For either the home 

 garden or market it is an ideal sort. The U. S. Department of Agricul- 

 ture in Bulletin 109, endorses this bean highly and part ot their descrip- 

 tion follows : 



"Kvldently one of the best of the newer sorts and possibly the hand- 

 somest and best general purpose wax bean. In Department trials 

 Us pods were straighter, more uniform In color and size, more attrac- 

 tive than any other wax sort and fully as productive. Snap pods very 

 uniform In size, long to medium, very straight, round, medium yellow, 

 extremely brittle, absolutely stringless, without fibre and of excellent 

 quality. Early and hardy as German Black Wax or Round Pod Kid- 

 ney Wax, with yellow shell pods borne equally above and below foli- 

 age, never colored or splashed." 



In addition to the above this bean is the earliest of all the wax sorts, 

 and is rust-proof and free from disease attacks, and all in all is unsur- 

 passed by any bean of its type on the market. 



Packet, 15 cents; pint, 50 cents; quart, 90 cents, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, quart, 75 cents. 



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Prolific Black Wax 



An improved strain of the old Black Wax; a stronger 

 grower, with longer, straighter and rounder pods, and twice 

 as prolific and is one of the earliest wax sorts. It also remains 

 in good picking condition for a long season. Its handsome, 

 yellow, fleshy, stringless pods are borne well up from the 

 ground, which commend it for both home and market purposes. 



Packet, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents ; quart, 75 cents, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, quart, 60 cents. 



MAULE'S IMPROVED BUTTER WAX BEAN. 



17 Golden Eyed Wax 



An extremely early yellow pod bean, and is entirely distinct In iti 

 character. The handsome flat yellow pods are very fleshy, stringless 

 and of good quality. It is a strong grower, very hardy and Is an exce 

 lent cropper. The beans are pure white with a yellow eye and can be 

 allowed to dry, making it a good Winter shell sort as well as a 

 snap bean. A desirable sort for both the home garden or market, 

 Packet, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 75 ceuts, post- 

 paid. By express or freight, not prepaid, qnart, 60 cents 

 4 quarts, $3.00; peck, S3. 50, 



NEW HARDY WAX BEAN. 



15 New Hardy Wax 



The beautiful yellow pods of this variety have a delightful flavor and are tender 

 at all stages of their growth. The round pods are solid, meaty and string- 

 less, growing about 5 inches long. The plant is a strong, robust grower, which 

 resists disease and unfavorable weather conditions better than most other sorts. 

 Its attractive appearance and fine shipping qualities recommend it to the market 

 gardener, aud it is equally desirable for the home garden. 



Packet, 10 ceuts; pint, 40 ceuts; quart, 7.5 cents, postpaid. Bj' express 

 or frelglit, not prepaid, quart, 60 cents; 4 quarts, S2.!25; peck} $4.00. 



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Silver or Crystal White Wax 



The pods are of a superb silvery color, and are borne in great 

 profusion. They are sweet and tender. Becoming very popular, as it 

 shows vigor of vine as well as good quality. The beautiful round 

 pods .show no disposition to spot. Seed clear white. Makes an excel- 

 lent snap wax pod as well as a desirable dry shell bean for winter. 



Packet, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 75r cents, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, quart, 60 cents; 4 quarts, $2.25; peck, $4.00. 



WardwelFs Kidney Wax 



One of the best, earliest and hardiest of the wax sorts. ThI 

 medium sized plant becomes loaded with long, broad an< 

 flat, beautiful waxy colored pods, which are stringless and o 

 a rich, luscious flavor, and are exceedingly brittle; the driee 

 beans are of a distinct kidney shape. We cannot reconi 

 mend It too highly to market gardeners, as although severa 

 other varieties have tried to supplant it, Wardwell's Kidnej 

 Wax still holds Its own in many sections of the coitntry. 1 

 always commands ready sale, making it one of the mo> 

 profitable wax sorts grown. A great favorite for shipping! 

 fine for the home market and family garden. 



Packet, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 75 cents, post 

 paid. By express or frelglit, not prepaid, quart, 6( 

 cents; 4 quarts, $2.25; peck, $4.25. 



The seeds I ordered from yon arrived in good order as have all th 

 articles ever ordered from your bonse. For a number ot years I hav 

 used Maule's seeds and my mother used them during her lile time, 

 can freely say they have always proved satisfactory, and can recommeni 

 them with a clear conscience. Ella A. West, Reno, Ohio, 



