44 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



In demand every month of the year. One of the most profitable crops grown by market gardeners. 

 Cplture.— Start the seed in boxes, frames or borders, and transplant once or twice, giving a space of 7x7 inches up to 



12x12 inches, depending on variety, for final development. Extra rich, mellow ground, the highest culture and sufiicient 

 moisture are demanded for best results. The lettuce is hardy, but makes little growth when the mercury is below ii)^. When much above 65° the 

 plant quickly becomes drawn out of shape. Sow shallow. One ounce will sow SOO feet of drill, 4 to 5 pounds for an acre. 



ettuce. 



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Immensity Lettuce 



This grand lettuce is claimed to be with- 

 out exception the very largest lettuce in 

 cultivation. jSTotwithstanding its great 

 size it is tender, sweet and crisp. It pro- 

 duces a fine large, solid head, often 3 feet 

 in circumfereuce and 12 inches in diam- 

 eter. It has great heat resisting qualities, 

 beiug slow to run to seed, so that it is very 

 reliable for a late crop when mauy other 

 sorts are unlit for use. Do not be preju- 

 diced on account of the great size of Im- 

 mensity, as it is not coarse, even the outer 

 leaves being tender. Especially adapted 

 to planting in the fall and winter, and is 

 the most sure heading of any of the large 

 buttery varieties. A number of the best 

 local market gardeners have been growing 

 it and find it unsurpassed for a tine, heavy, 

 shipping variety, also for home garden. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz„ 23 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., §2.00. 



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.ei 



Twelv'e to 1-5 sorts — early, medium and 

 late. One sowing produces salad for the 

 entire season; a grand assortment of decid- 

 edly distinct and excellent lettuces; all are 

 delightfully fresh, crisp, tender and of 

 excellent flavor. All sizes from the small 

 early to the mammoth summer varieties. 

 A desirable leaf or head lettuce from 

 spring until winter. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



IMMEkSII y lcttuce. 



ew^ Cabbage 



NEW CABBAGE LETTUCE MAULE'S SUCCESS. 



ay King Lettuce 



318 



The Sensational Lettuce of Germany. 



The Most Popular Lettuce Today in the Markets of Berlin, 



Leipsic, Frzwnkfort, etc. 



It has solid round heads, and will bear transportation better than 

 almost any other variety. For early spring planting in the open 

 ground or under glass it is unequalled. The plants grow 6 to 7 inches 

 in diameter ; the outer leaves are so closely folded, the plant is practi- 

 cally all head. It is hardy, as well as very early, and a quick grower. 

 Leaves are a light green, the outer leaves slightly tinged with brown, 

 inner leaves a bright yellow. In flavor it is particularly rich, but- 

 tery and tender. May King has certainly been highly appreciated 

 wherever grown or tried, and is sure to become popular both in home 

 or market gardens where an early buttery head lettuce is wanted. 

 Packet, 10 cents; oonce, 15 cents; i poond, 40 cents; ponnd, $1.50, postpaid. 



317 



Mania's Success 



This new variety was ou'ered in 190C for the first time. 

 The introducer has this to say about it ; "Among the many 

 \arieties of lettuce introduced, none can claim the hardi- 

 ness of Success. The hardy sturdiness of the plants adapt 

 them for early spring planting, or cold frame culture. 

 Planted in May it produces large, splendid yellow heads Id 

 June, continues to grow to an enormous size till beginning 

 of July, and stands still till end of July or beginning o( 

 Vugust before bolting to seed. From the centre to the 

 outside solid heads are formed, packed with crisp, tender 

 and savory leaves, slightly tinged with brownish red. Suc- 

 cess must be planted further apart than any other variety 

 on account of its large size. The heads, cut for market, can 

 be kept fresh for a long time, a quality which renders it 

 invaluable for the market gardener." I have grown a good 

 crop of this variety and offer choice seed from originator's 

 stock. Put., lOc; oz., aOc; % lb., 60c.; lb., §2.00. 



MAY KING LETTUCE 



