92 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



TOMATOES. 



Culture. — Sow the seed in February or March in a hotbed, greenhouse or in shallow boxes in the house, 

 in rows i to 6 inches apart and half an inch deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high transplant to 

 3-inch pots or Into shallow boxes 4 inches apart each way. Transplant in the open ground after all danger 

 of frost is past, 3 to 4 feet apart each way. Cultivate frequently. One ounce of seed will produce 3,500 plants, enough for an acre. - 





651 {Bright Red) 



The Greatest of al! Early Tomatoes 



Today, 24 years after its introduction to the American public, it 

 is still the leading extra early tomato, and all its name implies : 



Four Days to a Week Earlier Than Earliana or any 

 Otlier Extra Early Tomato 



Since 1892 our friends have made tens of thous- 

 ands of dollars b}^ planting Maule's Earlie.st of All, 

 and if j^ou have not given this wonderful variet}" 

 a trial you will neglect your own interests if you 

 do not include it in your order for 1916. Maule's 

 Earliest of All is the best tomato in America for 

 truckers, market gardeners and money makers. 



Nor is its extreme earhness its only virtue, for 

 it is of large size, good color and dehcious flavor. 

 It does not crack and has no large core. Color is 

 a blight red, and though a httle irregular in 

 shape, the fruit is not rough. 



Pages of this Seed Book could be filled with statements and comments about tlie money value of this fine, early tomato; 

 but the best testimonial that we can present in regard to its worth is the fact that our customers, especially our market 

 gardener friends, have again and again exhausted our supply of seed, even when we had imagined it to be sufficient for 

 all demands. Maule's Earliest of All is all its name implies, namely: the earliest tomato in existence, not withstanding the 

 claims made for June Pink, Earliana, Early Jewel, Early Richmond, etc., etc. 



Packet, 15 cts.; half ounce, 25 cts.; ounce, 45 cts.; quarter pound, $1.25; pound, $4.50, postpaid 



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657 Maule's Imperial 



Also called Trucker's Favorite 



(Purplish pink. ) Maule's Imperial is unquestiona- 

 bly the best pink fruited tomato in the market today. 

 Not quite as early as Maule's Earliest of All, but only 

 a few days later. The fruits are beautifully smooth, 

 and in market this variety in\'ariably cominands the 

 highest prices at all times and in all seasons. Th< 

 flavor is of the best. It ripens evenly to the stem 

 and is highly productive. Maule's Imperial ha: 

 proved its adaptability to all sections. A desirabl( 

 home garden tomato or long distance shipper. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00, postpaid 



(Bright puiii.) June Pink ripens as early as 

 Earliana. In markets where pink varieties 

 are preferred it will bring 25 per cent, more in 

 price than similar red varieties. The vine is 

 compact and branches freely; with handsome, 

 good size, deep pink fruit hanging in clusters. 

 A popular market variety also equally desira- 

 ble for home use. 

 Pkt„ 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; :i lb., Sl.OO; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



659 



Greater Baltimore 



(Brilliant red.) This grand second early variety 

 produces large bright red tomatoes in clusters at 

 every second joint. The vines are vigorous, com- 

 pact and healthy growers; a heavy cropper of large, 

 smooth, well formed tomatoes; deep from stem to 

 blossom end. Very firm and meaty. Free from 

 ridges, cracks and blight. B"or canning or the home 

 garden the results have been far beyond expectations. 

 put., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; Yi lb., 85 cts.; lb., S3.00. 



671 



Red Rock 



MAULE'S IMPERIAL TOMATO. 



(Bright red.) A -n-onderfiil main crop variety, pro- 

 ducing large, solid, bright red tomatoes free from an 

 excess of water, as smooth as an apple, of superior 

 texture and flavor, an enormous cropper and an ex- 

 cellent shipper. -The vine is a vigorous grower which 

 protects the fruit from sunscald. Very good for home 

 or market use and for canning it is unexcelled. 

 Pkt., 10 ct8.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; lb., S3. 00. 



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