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THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1906 
POP CORNS. 
MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC.—The most prolific pop corn. Its 
reported yields would seem fabulous if not attested by reliable grow- 
ers. The ears are often eight or ten inches long, well filled with 
bright, handsome, white grains. ‘The stalk is of vigorous growth, 
reaching a height of six ieet. This corn for popping is altogether 
unsurpassed. ‘The popped grains are of delicious flayor. Packet, 
10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.25. 
QUEEN’S GOLDEN.—This is perhaps the handsomest of all the 
pop corns when on the ear, Surpassing all others in size and color. 
it pops perfectly white, and a single kernel will expand to nearly an 
inch. .Produces four to six ears onastalk. My stock of this strain | 
is very fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts., postpaid. Pk., $1.25. 
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and very productive. It is ready to pop four months from planting. 
Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents, postpaid. 
SILVER LACE.—A popcorn well deserving its name. Its super- 
ior tenderness and semi-transparent appearance when popped high- 
< ly recommend it. Grows fiveto six feet high, producing three or 
= four ears to the stalk. The ears are of good appearance, five or more 
XY inches long, with Smooth, round, white grains. Packet, 10 cents; 
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pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.25. 
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MONARCH WHITE RICE. 
MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Eyerybody knows the old variety 
named White Rice. My strain is an improvement, with larger ears, 
and ears more abundantly produced. Six earson astalk is nota 
rare occurrence. The grains are sharply pointed, and the earisa 
handsome one. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts., postpaid. Pk., $1.25. 
When ordered by express or freight deduct 8c. per pt. or 15c. per qt. 
GOURDS. 
CULTURE.—Gourds are tender annuals, of trailing or climbing habit. 
The seed should not be planted until the ground is warm. Plant in 
hills and cultivate as cucumbers. Leave only three or four plants in a 
hill, and allow the vines to ramble or train over a trellis. 
DISH CLOTH.—The peculiar lining of this valuable gourd gives it 
its 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. The fibre is tough, elastic and durable. Start seed 
under glass in the North. Pacixet, 10 cents. 
(aN y Ai ORANGE OR TRUE MOCK ORANGE. 
=a aoe —A_ good old sort, the fruit often finding its 
\ \\S way into the family sewing basket. A beau- 
tiful and rapid climber, quickly covering 
trellises. Fruit the size and shape of an 
orange. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 
DIPPER. — 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 
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SUGAR TROUGH GOURD. ounce, 25 cents. 
SUGAR TROUGH. —A_ very 
large gourd, holding from four to 
ten gallons, with a hard and thick 
shell, but light and durable, lasting 
for years. It is employed for a 
variety of purposes, from a bucket 
to hen’s nest. Make hills eight feet 
apart each way. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c. 
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DISH CLOTH GOURD. | 
NEST EGG.—This interesting 
gourd produces white fruit ex- 
actly the size and shape of a hen’s 
egg. The matured fruit does not 
erack, and will serve for years as 
a nest egg, for use in darning 
stockings, or for ornamental pur- 
poses. The vineis arapid grower, 
useful for covering screens or 
trellises. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
MIXED.—In this mixture of 
gourd seeds I offer all the above 
mentioned sorts, so that my 
friends may enjoy a number of 
eurious novelties by purchasing 
a Single packet. Packet, 10 cts.; 
3 packets, 25 cents. 
Size suitable for market. 
EGG GOURD. 
NEW BLACK BEAUTY.— Originated in South Jersey. 
many characteristics which are very valuable. 3 
good market variety. By this I mean it is the earliest variety that grows toa good | 
It is very desirable in color, being a jet black. 
2 well shown in illustration herewith; average weight 2 to 3 pounds. It is dwarf grow: | 
ing and bears its fruit close to main stem. Pkt., 10c,; 0z, 50c.; 14 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
EGG PLANTS. 
CULTURE. — The egg plant demands heat. 
Its growth should never be checked after the | 
germination of the seed. It is best started in a | 
hotbed, not too early in the Spring. It should — 
not be set out while the nights are cold. The 
plants may be set two by three jieet. Use four 
ounces of seed to the acre. i 
EARLIEST DWARF PURPLE.—Resem- 
bling N. Y. Improved Purple exactly in shape, 
but considerably smaller in size, and reach- 
ing maturity very much earlier. Prolific and- 
desirable. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 60 cts. 
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NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE.— 
The leading sort for home and market. Plant 
is a vigorous grower. Fruit large, fine and free 
from thorns, and produced until frost. Skin 
rich purple. Flesh white and of good flavor. 
I can highly recommend my carefully selected 
strain of this egg plant to market gardeners 
and amateurs. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; 
l4 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. 
BLACK PEKIN. — A widely favorite eg 
plant. It produces handsome, nearly round, 
solid fruit, weighing four to eight pounds, of 
good quality and maturing early. Very pro- 
ductive and satisfactory. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 
30 cts.; 144 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. 
EXCELSIOR TREE.—(See yellow pages.) 
It combines in itself | 
It is very early, in fact the earliest | 
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