154 — Flower Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



MAUIFS GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS 



Hardy 

 AnnuEd 



Sweet Peas, since the introduction of tlie New Spencer types, have become more popular than ever, for the improvement in this flower 

 the last few years has been greater than anything known for years in horticulture. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that for the last 

 few years we have paid particular attention to sweet peas, and have, as our customers well know, furnished them with seed of the Spencer 

 types, especially, that when flowering have excited the wonder and admiration of every visitor to their gardens. 



Sweet Pea, Agricola Spencer 



Sweet Pea, Rosabelle Spencer. 



Twelve Newest Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



To allow our customers to thoroughly test the newest varieties of .Spencer sweet peas, we areoflTering two collections which include 17 varieties 



considered by us as the finest yet introduced. 



postpaid, one Packet each of the foUowiiig 12 Newest Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



J838 AGRICOLA SPEIVCER. A very handsome variety; a pleasing 

 shade of blush suffused rosy lilac. The stems are strong and carry 

 uniformly four blooms of large size." Pacliet, 15 cts.; a pkts., 35 cts. 



1850 BLiCE PICOTBE SPEW CER. A grand flower, white margin- 

 ed with blue. Produces flowers of good size profusely and well placed 

 on long, strong stems. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1858 DOBBIE'S CREAM SPENCER. Deep cream or primrose; 

 the best of its color. Of true .Spencer form, very large and generally 

 four on a stem. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1874 HERCU1.es SPENCER. The large flowers are a pale rosy 

 pink, of good substance, borne uniformly in four-flowered sprays on 

 long, stout stems. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1876 IL,L=UMIWATOR SPEIVCER. The flowei's of great substance, 

 are well placed on long, stout stems. The standards are bold, expanded 

 and attractively waved. The color Is a deep, bright cerise-salmon on a 

 cream ground. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



1880 KING "IVHITE SPENCER. Without exception the best and 

 largest of all Spencer sweet peas. It is of a purer white, of better sub- 

 stance and more finely placed on thick, long stems, than White Spen- 

 cer. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1882 MARKS TEY SPENCER. The color of the flower is a rich 

 purple; of true Spencer type; flowers large, well-waved and very free 

 flowering. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1884 MARGARET MADISON SPENCER. An exquisite self-col- 

 ored azure blue. Splendid form and size. A great favorite and should 

 be grown by every one. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



1886 MARTHA WASHINGTON SPENCER. Color is pure white, 

 the edges heavily picoteed with deep rose on both standard and wings; 

 extra fine variety. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 35 cents. 



1904 NUBIAN SPENCER. One of the best maroon Spencers. It Is 

 a beautiful, rich, deep chocolate; flowers being well placed, generally 

 four on long, erect stems. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1908 ROSABEIiLiE SPENCER. A large rose-colored sweet pea of 

 great vigor. The flowers are of immense size, splendid form and good 

 substance. The stems are stout and carry uniformly four blossoms. 

 Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



1914 \VEDGEAVOOI) SPENCER. Of finest Spencer form, usually 

 4 to a stem, the standard and wings well waved. The color is a most 

 beautiful Wedgewood blue throughout the entire flower, not showing 

 any harsh purple shading. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 



Five Newest Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



j For 50 cents we willsendTpostpaid, one Packet each of the folio wing 5 Newest Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 



I860 DORIS USHER SPENCER. A beautiful apricot color on 

 cream ground, which is a very pleasing color combination. Flowers of 

 large size, beautifully waved and crimped, making this variety one of 

 the best for exhibition. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 35 cents. 



1862 ELFRIDA PEARSON SPENCER. The flowers are truly 

 magnificent and of immense size. The color is a loA'ely, blush pink 

 throughout. The plant is a vigorous grower and very free flowering; 

 four-bloom sprays on long stems are produced in profusion. For ex- 

 hibition or table decoration it is excellent. 



Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 85 cents. 



1872 HELEN PIERCE SPENCER. Clear blue marbled on ivory 

 white. Flowers are of fine form and beautifully waved and crinkled on 

 the edges. A strong grower. Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



1894 MRS. CUTHBERTSON SPENCER. One of the most pleasing 

 varieties ever grown. The standard is a clear, rose pink and the wings 

 are white with faint flushing of pale rose. The vines are vigorous, and 

 four flowers are generally found on every stem. Packet, J 5 cents. 



1910 ROYAL PURPLE SPENCER. A distinct color, being a rich 

 royal purple of the best Spencer form, beautifully curved and fluted. 

 Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 



1922 



MAULE'S BEST GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEA MIXTURE 



This mixture has been made with extraordinary care by ns from the finest named, true, large flowering Spencer varieties introduced to date, and 

 in such quantities as to produce a well balanced and finely proportioned color effect. All dull and undesirable colors have been omitted, making 

 this mixture the best ever offered. No better can be had. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; quarter pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.50, postpaid 



For SI 



Sl^ we will send, postpaid, both collections above and include 

 ^ One Ounce of Maule's Best Giant Spencer Sw^eet Pea Mixture 



