Maule’s Cucumbers 
Culture: Sow the seed after all danger of frost is over to supply fruits for 
summer use and another sowing in late June or early July for pickles and late 
cucumbers. Plant in hills 4 or 5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in each hill and 
Black 
Diamond 
245 Fordhook Famous (65 days) 
Long, attractive fruits. Wonderful for slicing 
Fruits are about 14 in. long and 3% in. thick in the center, tapering slightly 
towards both ends. The attractive dark green color of the skin is retained until 
the cucumbers are ripe; flesh is white, solid, crisp with small seed cavity. A 
foremost variety for slicing and a great cropper. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 55¢; 
ly, Ib. 80¢; Ib. $1.40; 2 Ibs. $2.55; 5 Ibs. $6.15. 
252 Maule’s Early White Spine (65 days) % 
Fine for slicing and general purposes; extra select 
When we gave the Maule name to this special strain of White 
Spine Cucumber, we did so because we realized that perfection 
had been at last attained. Ever-increasing sales since we intro- 
duced it are ample proof that we have not misjudged the excep- 
tional qualities of this splendid table and market cucumber. 
Fruits are dark green, straight, 6 to 7 in. long, 2™% in. thick, 
fapering at both ends, and hold their color. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 
4 Ib. 45¢; 1/2 Ib. 65¢; Ib. $1.10; 2 Ibs. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $4.80. 
261 Chicago Pickling (58 days). 
May be used for bottling or slicing. Uniform dark green 
Unusually popular in Chicago and some other pickling centers for small or 
large pickles. Valuable for slicing as fruits will grow 7 in. long, 3 in. thick, and 
of a uniform, dark green color. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 1% lb. 65¢; 
Ib. $1.10; 2 Ibs. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $4.80. 
National Pickling 
263 Early Green Cluster (52 days) 
Bears 2 or 3 short, chunky fruits in a cluster 
Medium dark green, short, prickly fruits, highly valued for pickling purposes as 
well as for slicing. 2 or 3 cucumbers are produced in clusters. Fully matured 
fruits are 6 in. long and 23% in. thick. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 45¢; 14 Ib. 70¢; 
Ib. $1.15; 2 Ibs. $2.10; 5 Ibs. $5.05, 
257 Maule’s Improved Long Green ¥ 
Long, dark green fruits; pure white solid flesh (68 days) 
Fruits are dark green, from 10 to 14 in. long, 3 in. across, straight, tapering 
gradually toward the stem-end. They are more slender and show less warting 
or irregularities on the surface than the common Long Green. Flesh is white, 
firm and crisp. When young, the fruits are valued for pickling and when full 
size are splendid for dill pickles or slicing. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 
V lb. 75¢; Ib. $1.30; 2 Ibs. $2.40; 5 Ibs. $5.70. 
28 WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA 
cover about 4 in. deep. When plants are 6 in. tall, thin to 3 or 4 plants ina 
hill. A packet is enough for 15 hills; one oz. for 75 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
EXPLANATION OF WHITE AND BLACK SPINE 
Black spined cucumbers are so named because of the color of the spines or bristles on the fruits, 
In most cases these cucumbers are smaller and are used for pickling. The fruits turn a yellowish 
orange when ripe. 
turn a creamy white when ripe. They are used for slicing and for large pickles. 
254 MAULE’S EARLIEST BLACK DIAMOND 
White spined varieties have light colored spines, are generally erect and 
It “Stays Green”’ longer than others. Grows well almost 
everywhere (56 days) 
This excellent White Spine Cucumber is adapted to all sec- 
tions and all soils, and we highly recommend it to both small 
and large growers. Whether used for pickling when small or 
for slicing when fully grown, it is a valuable variety for the 
cylindrical fruits grow 7 to 8 in. long, 2M i in. thick, and retain 
their dark green color for a very long time after picking. Firm, 
white flesh. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 
lb. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.30; 5 Ibs. $5.50. 
270 Burpee’s White Wonder (60 days) 
Pearly white skin and flesh; remains white until ripe 
A quality cucumber and by no means just a freak. Fruits are 8 in. long and 
about 21% in. thick; the skin and flesh are a beautiful pearly white. Remains 
home garden, for local markets, and for distant shipping. The 
solid and crisp over an unusually long period. Excellent for pickles or slicing, — 
VY, Ib. 55¢5 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1, lb. 80¢; Ib. $1.40; 2bs. $2.55; 5 Ibs. $6.15. 
262 Heinz Pickling (55 days) 
One of the favorite ‘‘57’’ Heinz varieties 
When small, fruits are of the ideal pickling shape and dark green color which 
show up so well when bottled. If left to grow for slicing, fruits are of uniform 
size, about 6 in. long and 2 in. thick. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 75¢5 
Ib. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 Ibs. $5.50. 
260 National Pickling (55 days) 
Attractive dark green fruits. Heavy yielder 
firm and crisp after pickling as before. Early, heavy producer, and 
are straight, symmetrical, rather blunt at each end but not chunky. 
Color is always dark green. Wonderfully even in growth so that a great 
number of fruits can be picked at one time. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢5 
4, Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.30; 5 Ibs. $5.50. 
THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER is used to designate the best vari- 
eties in each class. If in doubt as to which varieties to plant, 
make your selection from those marked with the clover. 
269 Giant Long China (75 days) 
Extra long cucumbers of the finest quality © 
A remarkable cucumber from China. It is of the finest quality. Fruits are extra 
long, often growing 18 to 20 in. in length and only 2 to 3 in. in diameter. Skin 
is deep green, nearly smooth, the spines being few and small. 
flesh is extremely crisp and of the finest flavor. Has very few seeds. Even 
though the fruits do attain an unusual length, they are ready for use nearly as 
early as the shorter varieties. Vines are strong, vigorous and very productive. 
We especially recommend this fine quality cucumber for the home gardener and 
suggest that market growers selling direct to their customers give it a trial. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.15; 14 Ib. $2.00; 
Ib. $3.60; 2 Ibs. $6.70; ’5 Ibs. $16.20. 
Its remarkable solidity will recommend it to everyone, and it is just as: 
The solid white 
Maule’s Early | 
White | 
valuable for pickling in the small sizes or for slicing when large. Fruits § 
