90 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



Winter Squashes 



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MAULE'S IMPROVED HUBBARD SQUASH. 



655 Maule's Improved Hubbard Squash 



The Acknowledged Standard for Quality 



More people in more places plant the Hubbard squash than any other 

 sort; that is, it is the American favorite. It out-sells all other yarieties 

 In -winter in the great Eastern markets. It is an especial favorite in New 

 York and New England, but reaches perfection almost everywhere at 

 the Morth from ocean to ocean. Thousands and tens of thousands of 

 barrels of Hnbbards are annually disposedof in Philadelphia, New York 

 and Boston. While the average strain is good there are differences in 

 the Hubbard type which should be recognized by progressive gardeners. 



Maule's Improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the type. 



The flesh is of a rich, deep golden yellow or orange color, and is very 

 -fine grained, solid, dry and sweet. The toughness of the rind or 

 shell makes it a good winter keeper. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; ]4 pound, 40 cts.; ponud, $1.50. 



638 Delicious 



One of the thickest meated and very best in quality, not excepting 

 Hubbard. Although at any time excellent, does not acquire its best 

 quality until winter. A desirable home garden sort. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; J^^pouud, iO cts.; pound, $1.25. 



636 



Mammoth Whale 



An extra large fruited sort, quite distinct in form and appearance. 

 Often grows 3 feet long and sometimes weighs 100 pounds or over. The 

 skin is of dark olive green or slate color. Prolific, flesh firm and solid; 

 of a beautiful orange color. Excellent for exhibition purposes. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; impound, 50 cts.; pound, SI. 75. 



THE FAXON SQUASH. 



643 The Faxon 



One of the most reliable. Not excelled for table use or as a keeper. 

 Outside color varies from green to orange. The flesh is rich, dry and 

 sweet. A good keeper. An excellent sort for the home or market. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; J^ pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 



642 Boston Marrow 



This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use. Its color 

 is a bright orange. Flesh yellow, rich and sweet, a most popular variety. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 3^ pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 



644 Mammoth Chili 



The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange yellow. The flesh 

 is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good and nutrltiotts. It is of 

 the highest value as a stock food, far exceeding ordinary pumpkins 

 in this respect, and answering as well as root crops. It is a prolific 

 variety, and a good winter keeper. Has reached the great weight of 292 

 pounds. It is a typical sort to grow for exhibition at the fairs. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 1^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 



648 Chicago Warted Hubbard 



This is a distinct strain of the famous Hubbard and is an Ideal winter 

 squash for market men. The shell is deeply warted and a dark green 

 in color, the flesh dry and sweet in flavor. It grows to large size, is a 

 fine keeper and shipper, its cooking qualities unsurpassed; excepting 

 Maule's Improved Hubbard, is one of the best strains of Hubbard 

 squash otTered. Packet, 5 cts,;oz., 15 cts.; ^^11}., 40 cts; lb., $1.50. 



ESSEX HYBRID SQUASH. 



637 Essex Hybrid 



For shape see illustration. (Sljin and flesh a rich orange 

 red. Flesh thick and solid. The flavor is excellent. One 

 of the most productive squashes ever introduced. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

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



641 Prolific Marrow 



Maturing ten days sooner than the Boston Marrow. 

 Skin orange colored. Flesh yellow, fine grained, thick, 

 dry and sweet and keeps well. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 J^ pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents, postpaid. 



640 Delicata 



May be used either as 

 a summer or winter va- 

 riety. Matures about the 

 same time as the sum- 

 mer varieties, and is of 

 fine flavor. Color orange- 

 yellow, splashed and 

 striped with vei-y dark 

 green. The flesh is rich 

 and dry, wonderfully 

 solid and heavy. For 

 private use we can re- 

 commend it as surpass- 

 ing in richness of flavor 

 any of the large sorts. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 

 14 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.35. 



RED OR GOLDEN HUBBARD SQUASH. 



645 Red or Golden Hubbard 



A valuable squash, a sport of the old Hubbard. It has the shape and virtues of Its 

 parent, but is earlier and more productive. The color of the skin is very pleasing, 

 being deep yellow or orange red. Flesh richer in color than Hubbard, and of equal 

 quality. Fine grained and sweet. It cooks dry, and is a splendid keeper. A desirable 

 market sort. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; '^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 



650 



Mixed Squashes 



In this mixture will be found early and late, small, medium and large, whereby 

 any one can have a good snpplj' of delicious squashes from early summer until late 

 In the fall. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; ^ pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



