98 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



704 



Japanese Turnip 



A NEW VARIETY FROM THE LAND OF THE MIKADO 



i". Large, Tender and Sweet Turnip, Deserving Universal Trial 



This new turnip Is a large white variety, of great merit, and comes 

 directlv from Japan ; in fact, the seed which I offer was actually grown 

 in Jaoan. and was imported expressly for this season's sales. The shape 

 ol the turnip, as shown In the illustration, is between flat and globe. The 

 color is a pure white, both outside and inside, except that there is a pale 

 tinting of green on top, near the leaves. As it is a large turnip it has 

 correspondingly large and vigorous leaves. It is solid and meaty in 

 flesh. As a heavy cropper and reliable winter keeper it cannot be ex- 

 celled, and I am able to recommend it highly to farmers and gardeners. 

 It will be found adapted to table use as well as to stock. This variety 

 is new, and the seed stock is limited. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; impound, 30 cts.; pound, §1.00. 



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Rula Bagas ©r Swede Turnips 



Culture. — Does best on new land, or light and sandy soil. Sow the 

 seed from the latter part of June until August in drills 15 to 21 Inches 

 apart. Cover seed J^ inch and thin out to 6 to 8 inches In the rows. 

 Cultivate frequently. Can be sown broadcast. Use 1 ounce to 250 feet 

 of drill, 13^ pounds to the acre in drills or 2J4 pounds broadcast. 



707 



laule's Heavy Cropping 



I have been selling this magnificent ruta baga for 25 years, having 

 first oflTered it in 18SS, and it has given perfect satisfaction everywhere. 

 It is, I think, the finest and most profitable of all the Swede turnips, 

 being the hardiest, heaviest, best shaped and most productive. The 

 roots are better keepers than other sorts. The flesh is of a beautiful 

 yellow color, of the choicest quality, and full of nourishment. The 

 external markings, the shape, etc., may be learned by referring to the 

 illustration. Pfet., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; "^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



708 Improved Purple Top 



Next in yield and value after my Heavy Cropping Swede, I place this 

 old standard variety. It is of fine quality and is widely grown. It 

 keeps perfectly all winter, It is hardy, productive, sweet, solid and 

 satisfactory. Its shape is shown in the illustration, which also gives 

 a hint of its yield. It is justly held in high esteem for both table and 

 stock feeding purposes. Pacicet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; i>:^ pound, 

 35 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



711 Large White French 



Grows to a large size, and is 

 most excellent for table u'=e 

 or for live stock. The 

 white flesh is firm, rich and 

 of sweet, nutritious qualiij . 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; impound, 35 cis.; 

 pound, 75 cents. 





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WHITE ROCK RUTA BAGA. 



713 White Rock 



But little known outside of the New England 

 States, but in that section it has long had an 

 enviable reputation as an extra good cropper 

 and reliable keeper. It is equally desirable 

 for table purposes or for stock feeding. 



put. 5c.; 01., 10c. ; 1,^ lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Culture. — Sow seed as soon as danger of frost 

 is over; use wood ashes on seed bed. Pulverize 

 soil of seed bed thoroughly. When plants are 6 

 inches high transplant into hills 4 or 5 feet apart each way, and culti- 

 vate frequently. An ounce of seed produces suilieient plants for an acre. 



716 BIG HAVAJfA. — An Improved Havana tobacco, larger than the 

 old sort. It is one of the earliest. Fine texture and superior fiavor. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 85 cents; ]4. pound, 75 cts; pound, S2.50. 



717 I3IPROVED YEIiLOW OUOjVOKO Produces the best yel- 

 low type. Long broad leaf. For wrappers and cutters, also cigarettes. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; l^ pound, 75 cts.; pound, S2.50. 



718 IMPROVED W^HITE STEM ORONOKO.— It has a large leaf 

 and is of the finest texture. It cures the finest yellow. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents; % pountl, §1.10; pound, $4.00. 



721 IMPROVED LOIVG 1,EAP GOOCH One of the best for grow- 

 ing on light or sandy soils. Has a long tapering leaf of fine texture. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; impound, 75 cts.; pound, S2.50. 



722 SUMATRA.— Fiue texture and small fibre. Grown for its super- 

 ior quality for cigar wrappers. Best stock. Pkt., 15 cts.; 01., 75 cts. 



723 VUEL.TA DE ABAJO.— The finest, silkiest and highest flavored 

 Havana tobacco grown. A fine cigar variety. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 75c. 



724 CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.— Grown lu all sections of the 

 U. S. and extensively in Connecticut. Broad leaf of medium length. 

 Suitable for cigar fillers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 35c.; i<^ lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



725 SWEET ORONOKO.— A favorite sort producing the finest plug 

 fillers. When sun cured it makes the best natural chewing leaf. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents; ^ pound, 75 cts.; pound, $3.50. 



726 THE PRIMUS.— This is the earliest tobacco grown. It will 

 ripen even in Canada. Leaves large, fibre fine, texture silky, flavor su- 

 perior. It makes an elegant smoking tobacco, either for cigars or pipe. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 14 pound, S5 cts.; poxtud, $3.00. 



727 IMPROVED \VHITE BURL.EY The Western favorite, su- 

 perior to the old variety of Burley. Malies better color; commands 

 higher prices. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J4 !''•> 75 ets.; lb., $3.50. 



729 IMPROVED GOLD LEAP A bright sort for plug wrappers, 



cutters and filler.";. The plants grow to good size. Leaf long and med- 

 ium broad; fine and silky. Pkt., lOc; oz., 50c.; ],i lb., $1.50; lb., $5r 



