Maule's descriptions are ^T J7 honest and complete. You 

 will notice at the heading ^L^^r of each description that we 

 give you assistance in planning your garden by stat- 



ing the number of days generally required to bring that variety 

 to maturity. In the case of cabbage, tomato, etc., the number 

 of days shown refers to the time between transplanting and ma- 

 turity. 



Varieties listed with the four-leaf clover symbol 1 *S\ are out- 

 standing in popularity and are good choices when you are in 

 doubt. Cultural instructions are printed on every seed packet, 

 giving the time and method of planting, together with suggestions 

 for the care of the growing crop. Free leaflets are listed on the 

 index page. You are invited to include requests for those you want 

 with your order. 



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69B56 Mary Washington Roots (1 year old) 



These strong, vigorous roots save you one year's wait in com- 

 parison with seed plantings although first cuttings (next year) 

 should be very limited in order to allow the plants to develop fully. 



25 for $1.05; 50 for $1.80; 100 for $3.25. 

 Larger quantities at still lower prices. 



69B58 Mary Washington Roots (2 year old) 



Your asparagus bed begins producing quickly with these sturdy 

 roots. Plantings made this spring will give conservative cuttings 

 for 3 or 4 weeks next spring, and 7 or 8 weeks every season 



following. 25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.00; 100 for $3.50. 



Larger quantities at still lower prices. 



Asparagus 



Asparagus is a fong-term project, but like anything else worth while it repays 

 patience handsomely. An established bed will last for many years, each new 

 crop repaying with interest the initiative that started it going. The cutting 

 season continues for 7 to 8 weeks, beginning very early in the spring. Mary 

 Washington has replaced all other varieties of asparagus because the shoots are 

 larger, thicker, and more uniform. This variety is practically immune to rust 

 and other diseases. The delicious flavor and tenderness of the dark green shoots 

 are unsurpassed, and their straight, tall growth makes them most attractive. 

 Planting instructions accompany each shipment. 



4 Mary Washington Seed 



Sow early in the spring, in rows i}4 to 2 ft. apart, placing the seeds 

 1 in. apart and 1 in. deep] Keep weeds eliminated. A packet 

 produces about 200 roots for transplanting, an ounce, 750. First 

 cuttings may be made the third season and regular cuttings each 

 year thereafter. Pkt. 10£; oz. 20£; V 4 lb. SO?!. 



34 Bansei * 



Early, vigorous, very widely adapted (96 days) 



Bansei is the variety most people have planted because it is adapted to 

 the widest range of climatic conditions. But Bansei has other good char- 

 acteristics. It is early, vigorous, and very heavy yielding. Plants grow 

 24 to 30 in. tall, requiring no support. Pods are short, fuzzy, and multi- 

 tudinous, and contain two or three oval green beans. At maturity the 

 beans turn pale yellow and become round. Grows freely even in heat and 

 drouth, and is not hampered by wet weather. Resistant to most insect 

 pests and diseases. 



Pkt. 10^; 1/2 lb. 25p; lb. 40g; 2 lbs. 75£; 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



26 Funk Delicious 



(111 days) Quite late, but tall, stalwart, and excellent for central and 

 southern states. Plants grow 30 to 36 in. tall and stand without support. 

 Pods contain two or three large, plump beans resembling baby limas. 

 Green or dry, the seed is rich in oil and delicately flavored. The mature 

 beans are large, round, and straw yellow in color. 



Pkt. 10j!; 1/2 lb. 25£; lb. 40*!; 2 lbs. 75*!; 

 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



32 Giant Green 



(88 days) Giant Green is successful in almost any part of the United 

 States because of its indifference to growing conditions and its rapid 

 maturing habit. The plants are short, growing from 12 to 18 in. high, 

 but they bear an astonishingly heavy crop in spite of their size. Pods 

 generally contain two beans. The entire plant is darker green than other 

 strains, and the very large seeds are a vivid green during the green pod 

 stage, and even retain a pale green color when they are mature. 



Pkt. 15$!; 1/2 lb. 30d; lb. 50ri; 2 lbs. 90d; 

 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



Soy Beans 



Cultural suggestions: Simplicity of planting and tending makes soy 

 beans a gardener's delight. Plant them about 2 in. apart and 2 in. deep 

 in rows 24 to 36 in. apart. They come up rapidly and grow swiftly, easily 

 outdistancing weeds. Through poor soil, drouth, wind, hail, insects, and 

 burning heat the plants survive where almost any other garden plant 

 fails. Pods hang high and in great profusion. A packet plants 

 about 25 ft.; K lb. 100 ft.; 60 lbs. to the acre. ■ 3 



