14 — ^Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



S9 Lucullus Swiss Chard 

 Spinach Beet 



This handsome and distinct variety Is a great 

 acquisition. The stalks are as thick and broad as 

 rhubarb. The plants grow to a height of from 2 

 to 2^2 feet, and the stalks are from 10 to 12 inches 

 long below the leaf and 1]4 Inches broad. These 

 stalks are delicious when cooked and should be 

 served in the same man- 

 ner as asparagus. The 

 leaf portion Is heavily 

 crumpled or savoyed 

 and is very crisp and 

 tender. The leafy por- 

 tion of the foliage Is 

 cooked and served in 

 the same manner as 

 spinach. The leaves and 

 stalks, being served as 

 separate vegetables, af- 

 ford two distinct dishes 

 from the same plant at 



one time. 



Plit., lOc; ox., 15c.; 

 '4 lb., 4:0c.; lb., $1.50. 



Lucullus Swiss Chard. 



85 



Large Ribbed White 

 Swiss Chard Beet 



MAULE'S ALPHA BEET. 



It seems American people are becoming more 

 acquainted with the desirability of having a little 

 Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet in their garden. 

 This beet is grown for its leaves only. The middle 

 of the leaf or mid rib Is cooked and served like 

 asparagus. The other portions of the leaf may 

 be used like spinach. A delicious summer 

 vegetable when cut young and used for "greens." 

 Fl£t., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 35c.; lb., $1.35. 



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Maulers Alpha Beet 



Maule's Alpha beet is ready for market in 40 to 45 days from date of sowing. It is what we call a finely made-up beet, as 

 shown in the illustration. It is turnip shaped ; a little deeper than Crosby's Egyptian, with more body and more value. 

 The flesh is of a dark crimson color, and is handsome in appearance. The top is small, which favors close planting. 

 It has a rich, sweet flavor when cooked, and is tender and free from fibre or toughness. It is, in fact undoubtedly, 07ie of the 

 best extra earhi table or market beets within our knowledge. Maule's Alpha beet is worthy of universal trial by gardeners. 

 It is good for the table and good for market, and will at once win public favor by reason of its earliness and its excellence. 

 Packet, lO cents; ounce, 15 cents; quEtrter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



86 Maulers Improved Long Red 



Xext to Market King this is the best long red 

 beet on the market, of unexcelled quality for table 

 and live stock. It has yielded twelve tons to the 

 acre. In color it is rich carmine, and in quality it 

 is sweet and tender. In rich ground it maj' be 

 sown with advantage in July or August, as a sec- 

 ond crop. It will not be injured by the October 

 frosts and will produce a great abundance of flrst- 

 ciass root food for winter, either for table or stock. 

 lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



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Alpha beet ordered of yon last spring is very early. Got of 4 other early kinds ■ 

 planted it (Alpha) came to the table days ahead of the others. Qaality very good. 

 I am very much pleased with your Market King beet. C. R. Robertson, Union, S. C. 



EARLY BASSANO BEET. 



75 Early Bassano 



A very early flattened turnip shaped variety of 

 beet, producing large light red colored roots, which 

 are of high table excellence. Jt has white and rose 

 colored flesh arranged in alternate rings, it is 

 tender, juicy and sweet. A very quick growing 

 variety. Should be planted In all home gardens. 

 The light green leaves, which are cooked the same 



IMPROVED ^^ spinach, are sometimes used for greens. 



ED BEET. Plit., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; >4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP OR LENTZ BEET. 



76 Philadelphia Early Turnip or Lentz 



The Favorite Second Eeirly for Main Crop Beet 



Second early, maturing but a little later than Eclipse. Very rich and 

 sugary, and highly esteemed by all who have ever sown it. Flesh is in 

 alternate rings of light and dark pink, but bolls red. It Is a smooth 

 variety, with light 'green small tops, making it suitable for growing 

 under sash. Protitable for market as well as the home garden. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; \i pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.0O. 



