AHH ANH 
HOT TYPES 
549 Hungarian Wax 
(65 days) Quite hot and pungent but milder than the other hot 
types. , Waxy canary-yellow changing to orange-red when ripe, 
6 to 8 in. long and 1% in. across at the largest part; the stem end 
tapers to a blunt point. Flesh is quite thick. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 60¢; 14 Ib. $2.15. 
547 Long Red Cayenne 
(72 days) In demand for drying purposes or for: pickling either 
when green or ripe. Peppers grow about 4 to 5 in. long and 1 in. 
_ thick and often curled and twisted. The bright red skin and deep 
red flesh are hot and biting. 
Pkt. 10¢; 2 oz. 35¢; oz. 60¢; 14 Ib. $2.15. 
557 Connecticut Field % 
Known as Big Tom and Improved Large Field (115 days) 
Large, round or slightly oval fruits with a smooth, hard, rich 
reddish orange skin and thick, dry, orange-yellow flesh so highly 
valued for making pies or canning. A great favorite with many 
who appreciate its superb quality. Vines make a vigorous growth 
and need ample room to spread. This pumpkin, which weighs 
about 25 lbs., is also grown extensively for stock feeding, often 
planted with corn. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.20. 
561 Hundred Weight 
The world’s largest pumpkin (120 days) 
A selected strain of Potiron sometimes called Jumbo because the 
‘pumpkins grow to such an enormous size. The fruits frequently 
attain a weight of 100 lbs. or more. In spite of its large size it is 
a shy seeder and among the best for table and for making pies. 
Skin is dark salmon and the flesh is bright yellow, fine grained, 
and sweet. ‘Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.20. 
554 Maule’s Yellow 
Sweet Potato Pie 
Adapted everywhere in the U.S.A. (100 days) 
Pale yellow skin but dark salmon-orange 
flesh. Grows well and produces heavily any- 
where in America. Flesh thick, juicy, tender, 
RUTABAGAS 
PEPPERS 
535 Maule’s Red Hot 
(77 days) Handsome, bright red peppers growing 4 to 5 in. long 
and about 1 in. thick at the shoulder, gradually tapering toward 
the point. The fruits stand upright. The thick flesh is exceedingly 
hot and pungent, fresh or dried. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 45¢; oz. 80¢; 14 lb. $2.95. 
543 Small Red Chili 
(82 days) Plants grow 15 in. tall and are covered with small, very, 
very hot, cone-shaped fruit, 11% in. long and 3 in. thick. Both 
the skin and flesh are scarlet; fine for pepper sauce, pickling, or 
drying. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; oz. 60¢; 4 Ib. $2.15. 
UMPKINS 
Small Sugar 
555 Small Sugar % 
The best for pies (115 days) 
The celebrated Yankee Pie 
Pumpkin, round and slightly 
flattened at the ends, lightly 
ribbed and grows 8 to 10 in. 
across. Skin is an attractive 
deep orange while the rich 
orange flesh is fine grained, 
sweet, thick and of extra fine 
flavor. Size, color, and sweet- 
ness make it very desirable 
for canning, for market, or for 
the home garden. It is with- 
out question the best pump- - 
kin for general use, and is par- 
ticularly excellent in pie mak- 
ing, since it is never coarse or 
i Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 
SUTINSY- 1) 1b. 4543 1 Ib. 80. 
Cultural Suggestions 
Plant in May or June, in hills 8 by 8 ft. 
apart, or drop 5 or 6 seedsin every fourth 
hill in the cornfield. Thin to the best 
2 plants ina hill. Use 1 oz. for 25 hills; 
3 to 4 lbs. are needed to plant 1 acre. 
-and distinctly sweet. Long a favorite pie 
pumpkin. Good winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.20. 
563 Cushaw or Crookneck 
~ Mammoth Golden strain (120 days) 
The skin is a light buff shade; flesh is of a 
_ rich yellow color, solid, dry, sweet, and fine 
| flavored. Fruits weigh 15 lbs. - 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 85¢. 
559 Green Striped Cushaw 
Strong, heavy vines (115 days) 
Crook-necked fruits, 18 to 20 in. long, weigh- 
ing about 15 lbs. Creamy white skin mottled 
with green. Flesh is cream colored, solid, 
and thick. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢. 
567 Mixed Pumpkins 
All sizes, shapes, and colors (100 to 120 days) 
~ Contains all the varieties listed above. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 lb. 85¢. 
“We have bought seeds from you over along period of years, and have found that they are the most dependable of all. 
need to be sure of our seed this year of all years.’ —Mrs. Isaac A. Peckinbaugh, Rockport, Indiana. 39 
707 Maule’s Heavy Cropping % 
‘Superior to Long Island Purple Top (90 days) 
The most profitable of all yellow 
purple-top Swede Turnips to 
grow; it is the hardiest, best 
shaped, and most productive. 
Flesh is beautiful yellow and of 
the choicest quality, becoming 
bright orange when cooked. 
Pkt. 10¢; 0z.15¢; 1441b.50¢; 4b. 85¢. 
709 Golden Neckless 
(85 days) Somewhat more flat- 
tened globe than Heavy Crop- 
ping, but earlier and almost en- 
tirely neckless. The root has a 
purple top; the flesh is an ex- 
ceptionally good orange color, 
fine grained, and sweet. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 1b. 50¢; 141b. 85¢. 
Rutabagas (Swede Turnips) require a longer season 
than turnips. Sow from June until August in rows 15 to 
24 in. apart. Cover with % in. of fine soil and thin the 
seedlings to stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. Usea 
packet to about 50 ft. of row; an ounce to 250 ft.; 1% 
Ibs. to the acre in drills or 2% Ibs. broadcast. 
Maule’s 
Heavy 
Cropping 
For other 
Turnips 
see page 48 
Certainly we 
