46 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



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STUBBORN SEEDER OR IMPROVED PERPIGNAN LETTUCE. 



338 Stubborn Seeder or Improved Perpignan 



Slowest variety going to seed, sometimes failing altogether in that 

 respect, and is held in high esteem by gardeners. Forms large, solid 

 heads of superb quality; resists drought and heat -well. Valuable for 

 home use or market. Pkt., 10c. ; ox., 15c.; ^ lb., 4:0c.; 11>., $1.50. 



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MAULE'S SILVER ANNIVERSARY LETTUCE. 



Maulers Silver Anniversary 



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Foims dense heads of bright green leaves that make it very 

 conspicuous m the garden. The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, and 

 of genuine lettuce flavor, qualities that ■will recommend it either for 

 salads or garnishing. While one of the earliest of the early, it endures 

 the heat of summer as -well, if not better, than any other variety. It 

 certainly is a valuable sort, and is bound to win the favor of all who 

 plant and cultivate it, either for home or market use. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.: % poiiud, 40 ets.; pound, $1.50< 



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ICEBERG LETTUCE. 



323 Iceberg 



Large, handsome head, of fine flavor. The 

 light green, curly outside leaves have slightly 

 reddish edges. The inside leaves are strongly 

 arched, making a solid, well blanched head. 

 Very hard beading and deliciously crisp. Free 

 from bitterness. A desirable home garden sort. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; \4 lb., 40c.; lb., S1.50. 



THE FORTY-DAY LETTUCE. 



324 The Forty-Day 



A splendid lettuce of the butter head cabbage 

 type, especially desirable for early spring and 

 late fall, and for cold frames. Head blanches 

 to a beautiful golden yellow; size i to 6 inches; 

 very solid. Mild, sweet flavor. An early variety 

 for Spring forcing or home garden. 



Pkt., 5c.: ni... 15c.; ^4 lb., 40c.; lb.. S1.50. 



DENVER MARKET LETTUCE. 



325 Denver Meirket 



An early head lettuce, with beautiful Savoy- 

 like leaves. Heads large and solid, of light 

 green color, and slow to run to seed. The 

 leaves are curled and crimped In a manner 

 peculiar to this variety. Good home garden 

 sort, and is In demand by market gardeners. 



Pkt., 5c.; oi., 15c.; \^ lb., 40c.; lb., S1.25. 



326 Early Prize Head 



This lettuce forms a large, tender, crisp, loose head of bright green 

 crimped leaves tinged with brownish red, of superior flavor, long re- 

 maining sweet and slow to run to seed. It is a very attractive lettuce 

 well adapted to open air culture, being quite hardy. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; % pound, 40 cts.; pound, SI. 25. 



327 Maule's Philadelphia Dutch Speckled Butter 



A main reliance in the great markets of this city. Solid heads of 

 large size; white, tender, crisp and of good flavor. The outer leaves 

 are dotted with brown. Very hardy, well adapted to culture in cold 

 frames in winter; also suitable for forcing or for open air culture. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; ]4 pound, 40 cts.; pound, SI. 50. 



