14 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



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Maule's Alpha Beet 



Maule's Alpha Beat is ready for market in 40 to 45 days from 

 date of sowing. It is what I call a finely made-up beet, as 

 shown in the illustration. It is turnip shaped, with a dispo- 

 sition to deepen to the half-long type ; though by no means a 

 half-long beet. It is deeper than Crosby's Egyptian, with 

 more body and more value. The shape of the beet iudicates 

 strong individual traits. The flesh is of a dark crimson color, 



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with lighter rings, and is handsome in appearance, becoming 

 solid crimson when cooked. The top is small, wlaich favors 

 close planting, though this beet, in common with all others, 

 matures most quickly when given plenty of room, say 4 or 5 

 inches in the row. It has a rich, sweet flavor when cooked, 

 and is tender and free from fibre or toughness. It is, in fact, 

 by all odds, one of the best extra early table or market beets 

 loithin my knowledge. 



Maule's Alpha Beet is worthy of uni- 

 versal trial by gardeners. It is good for 

 the table and good for market, and will at 

 onee win public favor by reason of its ear- 

 liness and its excellence. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 \ ponnd, 50 cents; pornid, $L75. 



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MAULE'S ALPHA BEET. 



New Swiss Chard or 

 Spinach Beet 



This grand new and distinct variety Is a great 

 acquisition. The stalks are as thick and broad as 

 rhubarb. The plants grow to a height of from 2 

 to 2)^ feet, and the stalks are from 10 to 12 inches 

 iong'below the leaf and 13^ inches broad. These 

 stalks are delicious when cooked and should be 

 serred in the same manner as a^^^ aragus The 

 leaf portion is heavilv 

 crumpled or savoyed 

 and is very crisp and 

 tender. The leafy por 

 tion of the foliage is 

 cooked and served m ' 

 the same manner as 

 spinach. The leaves and 

 stalks, being served as 

 separate vegetablps af- 

 ford two distinct dishes 

 from the same plant at 

 one time. 



Pitt,, 10c. ; oz., lac, 

 i^lb., 40c.! lb., S1.35. _ __. 



Also see page 16. Lucullus Swiss Chard. 



While traveling in the County of Essex, England, I stumbled on Mar- 

 ket King by chance, and was ■immediately impressed wath it. So much 

 so that after considerable trouble I succeeded in procuring a few cwt. of 

 the seed. Planted in my trial grounds at Briar Crest, as well as at 

 Panmure Seed Gardens, my experience with it is such as to warrant 

 me in saying it is worthy of a place in every American garden. 



Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; but though 

 an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The solidity, fineness and firm- 

 ness of its bright red flesh make it one of the best keeping va.rieties. 



On the points of flavor and table quality I would lay especial empha- 

 sis, for it Is an ideal beet for household use. It can be used at all stages 

 of growth, and it is almost needless to say that a sweet and succulent 

 beet like this is sure to become a market favorite. 



The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy cropping, and 

 I recommend it to my customers knowing that it WTll be both profit- 

 able and popular. Except for my knowledge of its high table quality 

 and great cropping ability, I would not give it so much prominence. 



Packet, 10 cts.: onuce, 15 cts.; 54 pound, 40 cts.; ponud, S1.25. 



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