Maule's Egg Plants 



Culture — Sow the seed in hotbed or greenhouse in March or April, and transplant in small pots or shallow boxes. Plant ir 

 the open ground when dang-er of frost is past, in rows 3 feet apart each way. A packet will produce about 150 plants, an ounce 

 about 2000 plants; ^ pound for an acre. Ready for use in 120 to 140 days. 



^ 277 Maule's Excelsior Egg Plant 



140 days. The Largest of All; Blight Proof 

 It is of large size and, extremely good shape, being particularly adapted to 

 slicing, and for flavor it cannot be surpassed. It resists drought, blight and bad 

 weather to a wonderful degree, on account of its strong, upright growth. The 

 fruit often measures 18 to 24 inches in circumference (6 to 8 Inches in diameter) 

 and is borne well above the ground. Matures in 140 days. 



Packet 15 cts.; % ounce 30 cts.; ounce 50 cts.; % pound $1.40; 

 y^ pound $2.65; pound $5.00, postpaid 



281 New York Improved Purple 



130 days. Leading Sort for Home and Market 



This is an entirely spineless strain of the large purple-fruited type. Our 



strain of this variety is especially fine. The plants are most productive, bearing 



oblong fruits in 130 days which are a beautiful rich purple. The large plants 



bear 4 to 6 full-size fruits. It is an excellent market and home garden sort. 



Packet 10( cts.; % ounce 25 cts.; ounce 45 cts.; 14 pound $1.25; 



% pound $2.40; pound $4.50, postpaid 



^ 282 BJack Beauty 'VZ^' E^^p^i^^^r' 



Originated in South Jersey. It combines in itself many characteristics which 

 are very valuable. It is very early, maturing in 120 daj's. By this we mean it 

 is the earliest variety that grows to a good size suitable for market. It is very 

 desirable in color, being a jet black. Shape is nearly round, average weig'ht 2 

 to 3 pounds. It is dwarf growing and bears its fruit close to the main stem. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 30 cts.; ounce 50 cts.; % pound $1.40; 

 % pound $2.65; pound $5.00, postpaid 



Gourds 



Culture — Gourds are tender annuals. The seed should not be planted until 

 the ground is vi^arm. Plant in hills and cultivate as squash. Leave only three 

 or four plants in a hill, and allow the vines to ramble over the ground, or train 

 on fence, trellis or arbor. A packet will sow about 10 hills, 2 ounces about 100 

 hills. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 



299 Calabash or Pipe 



80 days. Useful for Making Pipes 



An ornamental gourd from -K-hich are made 

 the African calabash pipes now so popular on 

 account of their lightness, grace and meer- 

 schaum coloring qualities. 'When grown for 

 the production of pipe gourds, the vines are 

 usually alloATed to grow on the ground like 

 cucumbers, pumpkins, etc.. so that the fruits 

 in place of hanging down and growing straight, 

 will take their natural pipe curve. Matures in 

 80 days. Directions for growing, curing and 

 how to make pipes sent with all packages. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 20 cts.; 

 ounce 35 cts., postpaid 



295 Nest Egg 



6S days. Useful for Darning or Nest Eggs 



This interesting gourd produces white fruit 

 exactly the size and shape of a hen's egg. The 

 matured fruit does not crack, and will serve 

 for years as a nest egg, or for darning stock- 

 ings. Matures in 65 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; Vz ounce 20 cts.; 

 ounce 35 cts., postpaid 



297 Mixed Gourds 



65 to 90 days. Ornamental sis Well as Useful 



In this mixture we offer all the varieties 

 listed and some other varieties we grow, so 

 that you may enjoy a number of curious 

 novelties. Matures in (vS to 90 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 20 cts.; 

 ounce 35 cts,, postpaid 



277 Maule's Excelsior Egg Plant 



291 Dish Cloth or LufFa 



90 days. Useful as a Sponge or Dish Cloth 



The peculiar lining of this gourd gives it it; 

 name. The fruit grows about two feet long 

 The interior membrane is serviceable for a 

 variety of household purposes, being used as 

 a dish cloth, or sponge. Matures in 90 days 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 20 cts.; 

 ounce' 35 cts., postpaid 



292 Orange or True Mock Orange 



70 days. Useful for Deu-ning 



A good old sort, the fruit often finding its 

 way into the family sewing basket. A beau- 

 tiful and rapid climber. Fruit the size and 

 shape of an orange. Matures In 70 days. 

 Packet 10 cts.; Va ounce 20 cts.; 

 ounce 35 cts., postpaid 



293 Dipper 



75 days. Useful for Dipping 



A well known and useful gourd. When 



grown on the ground the stem is much curved; 



but on a trellis the weight of the fruit makes 



the stem straight. Matures in 75 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 20 cts.; 



ounce 35 cts., postpaid 



Ground Cherry 



Used Only for Preserving or Pies 



Culture — Grow and cultivate the same as tomatoes. Full 

 cooking recipes sent ■with every order. A packet ■will produce 

 about 400 plants; an ounce, about 5000 plants. 



300 Mammoth Purple Fruited Ground Cherry 



120 days. The Green Gage Purple Husk Tomato 



A prolific bearer of enormous size fruit, which measures IV? 

 to 2% inches in diameter. The flesh is green while the color 

 of the skin is green changing to a purple. This fruit when 

 made into preserves has the appearance of green gages. 

 Forms a plant 2V2 feet high. Ready for use in 120 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 35 cts.; ounce 60 cts., postpaid 



Kohl Rabi 



Culture — Sow in drills 12 to 18 

 inches apart and thin out to 6 

 inches apart in the ro^w. A packet 

 will sow about 40 feet of drill, an 

 ounce about 300 feet, 2 pounds to 

 an acre. 



4$ 310 Improved Imperial 



50 days. Known as Early White Vienna 



A select extra early, short topped 



Pkt.' lOc; oz. 25c.; % lb. 70c.; 

 % lb. $1.25; lb. 2.25; 

 5 lbs. $10.50, postpaid 



311 Large White 



60 days. Late and Quite Hardy 

 Extra large bulbs. Sweet and 

 tender. 



I'kt. ac; oz. 20c.; % lb. 60c.; 

 V- lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 

 5 lbs. $7.50, postpaid 



Kohl Rabi 



301 Improved Ground Cherry 



120 days. Known as Strawberry or Yellow Husk Tomato 

 The small, yellow fruit is very sweet, of mild flavor, used for 

 preserving. Matures in 120 days. Vines low and spreading. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 35 cts.; ounce 60 cts., postpaid 



312 Early Purple Vienna 



50 days. Earliest and Best for Home Garden 

 Purple skin, flesh white, tender and of fine quality; matures 

 in 50 days. , „ 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 25 cts.; % pound 70 cts.; % pound $1.25; 

 pound $2.25; 5 pounds $10.50, postpaid 



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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1927 



