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Chas. G. Addison, Springfield, Md. ‘On the 10th of April (1901) I planted a 
packet of Prolific Early Market Pea, containing about 200 seeds, in comparison with 
the same quantity of First and Best. The two varieties were planted the same day, 
in adjoining plats, each in a row 12 feet long, under exactly similar conditions, the 
vest cultivation being given to both. Both varieties started off with a rapid growth, 
tut I soon noticed that ‘Maule’s New Prolific’ were stronger and more vigorous in 
appearance, and of a deeper green in color. By the 20th of May blossoms began to 
‘appear on the vines of First and Best, to be followed only two days later by Mautle’s 
New Prolific, and in a week to ten days later both varieties were almost literally 
‘white with bloom. On the 8th day of June I found that the earliest bearing of 
First and Best were ready for the table, and two days later I gathered a fine mess 
-of ‘Maule’s New Prolific,’ which was exactly 60 days from the day the seed were 
planted. On the 16th of June I gathered the last picking of First and Best, the bear- 
sing period being just nine days, and the total yield from the 12 foot row, being a 
fraction over 1 peck of peas in the pod. The ‘New Prolific’ held out a week longer, 
-and the total yield measured 1 peck and three-fourths (peas in the pod) from the 12 
-foot row, being more than 50 per cent. in excess of First and Best. The extra yield 
was owing, not so much to the greater number of pods of ‘Maule’s New Prolific’ as 
“to the size of them, they being fully one-third larger, which in itself is a great ad- 
vantage, as it requires that much less time to gather. In flavor they are unex- 
<celled by any other peas, except the wrinkled seed (which are later), and when 
smore widely known will undoubtedly supersede many other extra early kinds now 
planted, even if they are two or three days later, as their larger size, attractive ap- 
pearance, greater productiveness will more than compensate.”’ ) 
DWARF TELEPHONE PEA. 
A Sort That is Rapidly Winning Friends. Best Second Early on the Market 
This grand pea, which is rapidly gaining favor among gardeners of all 
classes, is the result, not of chance, but of years of effort to produce a 
type having the quality of Telephone, without its vine, and the merit of 
Stratagem, without its delay; in other words, a dwarf form of the one 
and an early form of the other. The result has been named Dwart Tele- 
phone, and is so highly satisfactory that nobody can afford to overlook 
it. It is sometimes listed under the name of Carter’s Daisy. 
Dwarf Telephone grows to the height of 18 inches, and is especially re- 
markable for its large, handsome pods, which are of the highest merit f 
The peas are of great flavor and ex-f 
both in appearance and contents. 
cellence. It is the most promising mew second-early or medium 
pea on the market. It is a wrinkled pea, of the Marrow type. 
Dwarf Telephone is the famous old Telephone without its long vines. 
It is more dwarf and a week earlier than Stratagem. It is of healthy, 
stocky growth, and very productive. All accounts of it emphasize its 
bearing qualities. The pods frequently measure five inches in length 
and are broad, straight and remarkably well filled, often containing nine 
or ten peas. The color of the ped is pale green; and it is thick, plump 
and well adapted to marketing. The peas are of extra large size. 
Dwarf Telephone will bear close planting, and requires no sticks or 
supports. It is a business pea in all respects, and suited to the best mar- 
kets, It is in‘equal favor with money makers and with amateurs. It is 
one of the best on my trial grounds or in my garden, and always attracts 
attention. I cannot too strongly recommend it for a second early sort. 
Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents, postpaid. Peck, £2.00. 
TESTIMONIALS. 
Every fall I am in receipt of thousands of letters praising Maule’s 
Seeds. I would like to publish them all, but I would fill this catalogue 
with nothing else,so for years have had to omit them. This does not 
mean I do not want to hear from my friends. I am delighted to hear 
J of their success. I hope they will always continue to write me, espec- 
jally this, My Silver Anniversary Year. 
MAULE’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1902 
PROLI 
The $50.00 in Prizes were Awarded the Three Reports Below in the Order Named. 
FIC EARLY MARKET 
As Early as the Earliest and 30 to 50 per cent. more Prolific. 
Last year I offered this new pea for the first time, quoting the intro- 
ducer to the effect that while it was 8 to 4 days later than the first \ \ 
sorts, it was 80 to 50 per cent. more prolific. A year’s experience wit. | 
leads me to conclude that it is practically as carly as the very first of} 
all, and distinctly more prolific. I therefore offer it with increased 
confidence as to its money value. x eit | 
The introducers, Messrs. N. B. Keeney & Son, prominent New York 
pea growers, thus speak of it: “About ten year's ago the writer selected a | 
very productive plant of an extra early pea, having an exceptionally 
long pod. From this during the last ten years was produced what we 
call the Prolific Early Market. Our tests of this pea for earliness during 
94, 796 and ’97 Showed it to blossom two days later than our earliest and 
best strain of Extra Early, and in thedevelopment of pods suitable for 
icking, 3 or 4 days behind; but the remarkable productiveness and} 
ength of pod have followed this strain through all these years, many of 
the plants this season, 1900, containing 40 to 50 fully developed pods as} 
the result of one seed sown; and I believe this pea will give a yield of 30 
to 50 per cent. more than any other strain of Extra Earlies I know of.” 
My trials of Prolific Early Market induce me to value it very highly, | 
as above stated. The seed resembles the seed of the hard, round, extra} 
early sorts, but is somewhat wrinkled, suggesting, if not proving, the}} 
Tee nee of some other blood. But the point or characteristic which I} 
esire most to emphasize is that this variety is very prolific, a thing of 
extreme importance in a first early pea. Below will be found, the three 
prize reports. They give an excellent idea of the superlative merits 
this new pea. I regret that owing to a much shorter crop thanle 
pected, I can offer Prolific Early Market in small quantities only. _ 
Packet, 10 cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 75 cents; 2 quarts, $1.25, postpaid. 
G. H. Williams, East Sound, Washington. ‘Prolific Early Market Pea was: 
planted side by side with Surprise, American Wonder, Alaska, Tom Thumb, Thomas) 
Laxton, Maule’s Improyed Extra Early, Advancer, Maule’s Earliest of All, Gradus: 
and a new pea sent out by Burpee & Co., called English Market Forcing. | | 
varieties in all planted April 22nd. The first to blossom were Surprise and Maule’ i 
Earliest of All, followed in three to seven days by all the others. On July 8th picked 
Surprise and Alaska; July 11th, Maule’s Earliest of All, Tom Thumb and the New || 
Prolific Early Market; July 14th, American Wonder, Maule’s Improved Extra’ 
Early, Advancer and Burpee’s New English Forcing; July 16th, Gradus and | 
Thomas Laxton. The New Prolific Early Market has the tallest vines of any ex- 
cept the Gradus and Thomas Laxton, and it has slightly larger pods and peas than | 
any except the Gradus, Thomas Laxton or American*Wonder. They outyielded }} 
all the others except Maule’s Earliest of All and Gradus.” BA 
D. H. Welch, Hopedale, Ohio. ‘“‘The New Prolific Early Market Pea, judgi 
the future by the tests of the past: We will find in this pea one of the greatest ca 
producers of the new century. Of the host of Extra Harlies and Earlies sent out: 
the past, none compare with the Prolific Early Market; it exceeds all in length of) 
pod, number of peas in a pod and number of pods to the vine. Growth Strong and 
vigorous. with heavy foliage; on our soil coming into bloom 3 days later than our) 
best extra earlies, and giving pods for picking five days later, while its productive- 
ness is wonderful; from seed sown, vines averaged 50 pods each with the same cul- 
ture given other varieties. I think in field culture one will be safe in counting on 
50 per cent. more pods from a given area than from other earlies. It is the pea for 
the home, the canner and the market gardener.” noe 
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