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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- 
3 able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market two 
"3 weeks in advance of other varieties. The shape is well shown in the 
> illustration, which is from a photograph. The flesh is yellow almost to 
¢@ therind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon is handsome in ap- 
= pearance and sure to attract attention in the market. I advise growers 
to pinch off the ends of the main shoots when two or three feet long, to 
*# encourage more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. This 
practice makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapids 
is absolutely the earliest of all large melons, and I particularly recom- 
mend it to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 
public esteem. 
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five to seven melons. 
shipper. 

VIIS catalogue is my salesman. Iam glad to send it free of charge to my customers and all § 
who write for it; but after you receive my catalogue do not expect to be deluged with letters } 
and private mailing cards asking you to buy Maule’s Seeds. Maule’s Seeds have always sold § 
J on their merits. I want your trade, but do not propose to annoy my friends with correspona- } 
) ence soliciling it, as has evidently become the custom with a great many houses in the trade. 
| Jf there are not sufficient inducements placed before you open and above board in this book to ¥ 
purchase Maule’s Seeds, I am afraid I cannot secure your patronage. PLEASE REMEMBER | } 
HAVE NO PRIVATE DISCOUNTS FORIANY FAVORED BUYERS. ONE AND ALL WHO PURCHASE MAULE’S SEEDS } 
STAND ON THE SAME FOOTING. Jf at any time this spring or summer you run across @ neighbor } 
who is one of my customers, if you compare notes, you will find he has purchased his seed at the 
j same price you have. This book for private planters and my Special List for Market 



> Gardeners are the only two price lists of Maule’s Seeds. 
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 
5 hard, and is edible almost to the rind. The melon is of medium to large size, and is one of the 
ls best of the yellow fleshed sorts. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 144 pound, 40 cents. 
A HONEY.—Well named, as all who try it testify. (See page #2.) 
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reaching a weight of 8 or 10 pounds. The color 
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#theseeds. The flavor is absolutely unexcelled Fez 
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7 home use or to market. It originated with one 
~ of my customers in New York State, some Mj 
years ago, and until I tried it his praises AXye& 
Sounded overdrawn. The trial showed me Qe 
Se] that the Perfection Muskmelon cannot be & 
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MAULE’S SUPERIOR. — (Green flesh.) 
muskmelon, which I introduced, now holds a permanent place in 
It ripens about the same time as Jenny Lind, but is 
rather larger than that variety. 
The vine is very prolific, frequently producing 


NOTE. For years both Musk and Watermelon seed, saved only from the choicest specumens, has 
Thousands of pounds have been furnished my customers 
annually to their entire satisfaction. It has never been my practice to market all the best melons and 
With this year's short crops this fact is of special importance. 

MAULE’S SUPERIOR. 
This excellent early 
Its shape and appearance are shown 
The quality is unsurpassed, and it is a perfect 
The fruit is never known to crack or rot at the blossom end, 
and is so attractive in appearance as to command a higher price in the 
markets than other early sorts. 
Full cultural directions are printed 
on every packet of Maule’s Secds. 
Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15e.; 44 lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.25. 
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CHAMPION MARKET. — (Green fiesh.) 
This is the same as Starn’s Favorite. It is a 
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. E. 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., 10 cts.; 
0z., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

BALTIMORE OR ACME 
BALTIMORE. — (Green flesh.) Also called 
Acme, 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 isa 
great favorite in the vicinity of Baltimore, and 
is popular also in the hotels and restaurants of 
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., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 39c.; 1b., $1.00. 



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