88 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



WHITE BOX RADISH. 



588 White Box 



A most excellent radish for forcing under 

 glass or for growing In the open ground. Its 

 short top and rapid growth make It a great 

 farorite with market men, and its mild, sweet 

 quality wins the favor of the consumer. White 

 Box is one of the hest white globe-shaped 

 radishes for early summer use, as it remains 

 solid and crisp longer than any of the other 

 early sorts. At Philadelphia and elsewhere 

 the market men grow it extensively. A desir- 

 able white sort for the home garden. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 T^ pouud, 30 cts.; pouud, 90 cts., postpaid. 



575 Triumph or Scarlet Striped 



The roots are globe-shaped, with stripes of 

 bright searlet^'oh a white skin. The tops are so 

 small that close planting may be practiced. 

 The flesh is tender, mild, juicy and sweet, mak- 

 ing it a very desirable table radish. Its pecul- 

 iar beauty gives the Triumph radish an un- 

 usual value. It grows easily and quickly. De- 

 sirable for outdoor planting as well as forcing. 



Pacltet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 \^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.35, postpaid. 



574 Lightning Scarlet Turnip 



Truly a little gem for bunching, and one of 

 the most profitable for forcing. >fothing can 

 surpass its crisp and nutty flavor. Fit to pull 

 in from 16 to 21 days from sowing, and absolute- 

 ly one of the best of all turnip-shaped radishes, 

 sure to take a leading place in all under glass 

 operations, as well as open air culture. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 



Id pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



610 Mixed Radishes 



This mixture contains all shades and shapes 

 of red, white and pink, olive-shaped, i-ound, 

 half-long and long In great variety. Just 

 what is wanted for the home garden where 

 the space is limited. One sowing is all that 

 is required for the whole season, as they be- 

 come ready for table use early, medium and 

 late. An excellent and desirable mixture. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 1^ pound, 25 cents; pound, 8.^ cents. 



VICK'S SCARLET GLOBE RADISH. 



597 Vick's Scarlet Globe 



A Popular Radish for Forcing or Outdoor Planting 



This grand radish has established a reputa- 

 tion as a forcing sort. Its peculiarity is that it 

 will bear the heat requisite for forcing without 

 becoming pithy in character or sutfering In- 

 jury to its flavor, its color is a rich scarlet. It 

 has a small top and Is a high bred radish. 

 An excellent variety for sowing outdoors. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 l^ pound, 25 cents; pound, 85 cents. 



LONG CARDINAL RADISH. 



591 Long CardineJ 



Fit for use In 25 days from sowing. It is of a 

 bright red color, with white tip. Noted for Us 

 crisp, tender flesh and good appearance. It is 

 smooth and uniform and highly colored; the 

 contrast of brightest cardinal with the white 

 tips Is both effective and fetching. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. 



595 Early Round Dark Red 



Its beautiful color is implied in its name. It 

 makes very rapid growth, and is one of the 

 sweetest and tenderest radishes in our whole 

 list. Market gardeners and private growers as 

 well flnd this variety gives entire satisfaction 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 i^ pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



GIANT STUTTGART RADISH. 



602 Giant StuttgBU^ 



The Best Large White Summer Radish 



This mammoth white radish is the largest of the tur- 

 nip shaped sorts, it has solid, crisp, pungent flesh, 

 and is highly prized by people demanding a radish of 

 high flavor. Both skin and flesh are pure white. It 

 should be given plenty of space In the row. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 



'^ pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Rhubarb 



CtJi-TURE. — Plants easily grown from seed. Sow in drills about IS inches apart, 

 and thin the plants 7 to 12 inches in the drills: use 1 ounce to 5 feet of drill. Plant 

 roots 4 feet apart each way using plenty of manure. Cultivate freely. 



611 Victoria 



A good market sort, with beautiful red stalks. The most popular variety grown, 

 giving satisfaction everywhere. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; '< pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 

 Roots, 15 cts. each; 4 for .30 cts.; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. By express or freight, 

 not prepaid, 10 cts. each; 10 for 65 cts.; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.50; 100 for $4.75. 



Salsify 



Culture. — Also known as Oyster Plant or Vegetable Oyster. Treat about the same 

 as carrot, except that salsifyis hardier, and may be left in the ground all winter. 

 Sow in drills a convenient distance, I to 2 feet apart, and thin to -1 Inches in the row. 

 Cover seed about 1 inch. Use 1 ounce to 75 feet of row; 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 

 Sow in April or Maj". 



614 Mammoth Sandwich Island 



VICTORIA RHUBARB. 



This is an Improved type and the largest and most .profitable salsify now In cul „ 



tlvation. It is white In color; being quite smooth, Is a satisfactory sort in evei-y ~:g 

 way. It is invaluable to market gardeners. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; % pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.25, postpaid. MAM. SANDWICH 



