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General List of 
Superior Vegetable Seeds 
Once Grown, Always Grown 
not prepaid.” Cultural directions are given on every package. 











ies W ashineton. Rust Resistant Asparagus 
Asparagus 
Culture: Sow seed in early spring in rows 114 to 
2 it. apart, spacing the seed 1 in. apart in the row, 
and firmly cover with 1 in. of fine soil. Keep free 
from weeds at all times. A packet will produce 
about 200 roots; ounce, 750; 4 to 5 lbs. to the 
acre. 
4 Mary Washington 
Rust Resistant 
The finest and most vigorous green 
asparagus 
Mary Washington has replaced all other 
varieties of Asparagus because the shoots 
are larger, thicker, more uniform, and 
practically immune to “‘rust’’ and other 
diseases. Of a delicious flavor, tender, 
and an attractive dark green color. The 
tips or buds grow straight, are tightly 
folded, and get quite tall without branch- 
ing. Makes a quick growth. 
Seed Seed sown this spring will pro- 
duce tips of cutting size the 
third year. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz.15¢; 14 1b. 40¢; 141b. 75¢; Ib. $1.45. 
69B56 Roots (1 Year Old) 
Planting our strong, healthy roots this 
spring saves a year over raising your own 
plants from seed. Some cutting may be 
done next spring, but better to wait until 
the second year. 
25 for 85¢; 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2.75, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 1000 for $12.50; 5000 for $55.00. 
69B58 Roots (2 Year Old) 
We recommend this size if quick returns 
are wanted. Set out early this spring; a 
small cutting can be made during the 
coming season. 
25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.65; 100for $3. 00, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 1000 for $13. 50; 5000 for $60.00. 
Broccoli 
Culture: Same as for cabbage. 
cauliflower except in color. 
Italian or Sprouting Broccoli very much resembles 
One large head is borne on the main stalk and, when cut, a 
succession of smaller heads appear, which if kept cut will be replaced ‘by others for 
2 months or more. 
14 |b. for an acre. 
105 Calabrese ¥ 
Large green heads; Italian Sprouting (90 days) 
Forms large, rich green sprouting heads which, if 
kept cut, will continue to develop smaller heads for 
8 or 10 weeks, thereby prov iding a continuous supply 
of ‘‘greens” fora Jong time. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1/2 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 1% lb. $2.25. 
Maturity Dates 
At the heading of all VEGETABLE SEED de- 
scriptions we are giving the maturity dates, 
starting from day of sowing the seed in the field 
or setting out plants, the seed of which must 
be started indoors. The maturity dates are 
noted thus: (85 days). This will tell you when 
you may expect vegetables ready for the table; 
of course, the weather conditions must be fa- 
vorable for producing the crops. 

A packet will produce about 250 plants; an ounce, 3000 plants; use 
106 Propageno ¥ 
Earliest and largest; Italian Sprouting (85 days) 
An improved early strain of green sprout- 
ing broccoli having a large main head made 
up of an abundance of tender sprouts, and 
which, after being cut, will produce for a 
long time many smaller heads. Flavor is 
delicate and delicious, --Make a generous 
planting so as to havea ‘good supply of this 
wonderful vegetable all summer and fall. 
Propageno is earlier than Calabrese, pro- 
duces larger heads, and is more productive. 
Vigorous, stocky plants, tall and erect. 
Thrives in sections where cauliflower does 
not. : 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.25. 
6 WM. HENRY MAULE, 4015 CLARISSA ST., PHILADELPHIA 




Danish Prize Brussels Sprouts 

















Brussels Sprouts 
108 Danish Prize 
(125 days) : 
The most delicately flavored vegetable of the entire 
cabbage family. Plants grow medium tall and pro- ~ 
duce an abundance of large, solid, dark green, 
tightly folded ‘“‘sprouts” or little cabbage-like heads — 
along the stem. Grow in moderately rich soil to ~ 
avoid an excess of leaves. Sow seed in April or May 
in the open ground. Transplant in rows 3 ft. apart 
and 18 in. apart in the row. When the “‘sprouts”” 
begin to form at the base of the stalk, break off the — 
lower feaves to give them more room for growth. 
A packet of seed produces about 300 plants; one 
ounce, 3000 plants; 4 to 6 ounces to plant an acre. 
The seed crop is very short. Pkt. 15¢. 
oq 
Artichoke ; 
2 Green Globe 
Grown extensively for its edible, deep green, globe-— 
shaped buds or flower heads whose fleshy bud scales, 
when cooked, are regarded as a choice delicacy. 
Sow seed early indoors, setting the plants outdoors — 
after danger of frost is past, 2 ft. apart, in rows — 
4ift. apart. Plants are hardy, but where winters are. 
severe, protect with a heavy mulch to keep crowns — 
from freezing. Will produce a crop of buds the sec- 
ond season and yield heaviest during the first two 
or three years. A packet will produce 25 plants; an 
ounce about 500 plants. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 lb. $2.75. 





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