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64 THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1906 
NOLE. For years both Musk and Watermelon seed, saved only from the choicest specumens, ha 
been one of my leading specialties. Thousands of pounds have been furnished my customer 
annually to their entire satisfaction. It has never been my practice to market all the best melons ani 
save only the culls for seed purposes. With this year’s short crops this fact is of special importance. 
EXTRA EARLY 
GRAND RAPIDS. 
7 MELONS 
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EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex- 
tremely early muskmelon, which I introduced to the American public 
in 1895, matures a full week earlier than any large sort, and is profit- 
able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market two 
weeks in advance of other varieties. The shape is well Shown in the ae ’ ; % 
illustration, which is from a photograph. The flesh is yellow almost to | Public esteem. It ripens about the same time as Jenny Lind, but ii) 
therind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon is handsome in ap- | father larger than that variety. Its shape and appearance are showr 
pearance and sure to attract attention in the market. Iadvise growers | in the illustration. The vine is very prolific, frequently producing 
to pinch off the ends of the main shoots when two or three feet long, to | five to seven melons. The quality is unsurpassed, and it is a perfec 
encourage more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. This | Shipper. The fruit is never known to crack or rot at the blossom end 
ractice makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids | 224 is so attractive in appearance as to command a higher price in the 
8 absolutely the earliest of all large meloas, and I particularly recom- | Markets than other early sorts. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.; 4 lb., 25¢.; 1b., 90c. 
mend it to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. <- Full cultura! directions are printed 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cents. on every packet of Maule’s Seeds. Ba 
N the last cover page of this catalogue, you will find illustrated and 
described a fine new melon that I am sure is bound to take the place of | 
the Emerald Gem. Not a market grower receiving this catalogue should fail | 
to give Gold Coin a trial the coming season, while for the home garden, if you 
want the most delicious melons you haye ever eaten you must plant Gold Coin. | 
If wanted in quantity, I would advise early orders, as the supply of seed | 
this the first year is of course limited, and I very much doubt if I will be able | 
to fill pound orders after March 15th. 
TIP TOP.—(Yellow flesh.) This is a fine, round melon of such attractive appearance as to 
always sell quickly in the markets. It is sweet, juicy and delicious. The flesh is firm but not 
hard, and is edible almost to the rind. The melon is of medium to large size, and is one of the 
best of the yellow fleshed sorts. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
HONEY.—(See yellow pages. ) 
MAULE’S MODEL.— (ee yellow specialty pages.) 
CHAMPION MARKET. 
CHAMPION MARKET. — (Green flesh.) 
This is the same as Starn’s Favorite. Itisa 
nearly round melon, as shown in the illustra- 
tion, thickly netted, and with green flesh that 
is deep and of good flavor. It originated with 
one of my New Jersey customers, Mr. HE. N. 
Starn, who for years past has grown many 
acres for market. This variety is an enormous 
cropper, but a. very shy seeder, the interior 
cavity being small. It Is a most desirable 
melon for home or for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 90 cents, 
| I rate this melon with the best in cultivation. 
i It is nearly round, as may be seen in theg 
} illustration, and of good size, not infrequently § 
reaching a weight of 8 or 10 pounds. The color 
of the skin is dark green, well netted. The B® 
29 color of the flesh is rich orange. The melon is § 
“nearly all flesh, the interior opening being 
@ very small; scarcely room to accommodate 
W theseeds. The flavor is absolutely unexcelled 
a by any variety grown. It is adapted alike to 
home use or tomarket. It originated with one 
¥of my customers in New York State, some § 
years ago, and until I tried it his praises 
ea sounded overdrawn. The trial showed me 
Hthat the Perfection Muskmelon. cannot be 
yw Overpraised. It justifies its name by its 
4 performance and its real merit. 
ly lb., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 
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BALTIMORE 
BALTIMORE. — (Green flesh.) Also called 
Aeme, Baltimore Citron, Baltimore Nutmeg, 
ete. This melon is large, showy and quite 
early. It is strongly netted, and has thick: 
green flesh of rich flavor and aroma. It is a} 
great favorite in the vicinity of Baltimore, and | 
= is popular also in the hotels and restaurants of 
Z other Eastern cities and at the seaside resorts > 
; on account of its superior table qualities. Itisa | 
melon suited equally well for home use or for 
market. It is a well Shaped and well marked | 
melon. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b. 3 26e.; lb., 75e. 
