Sweet Peppers—coniinued 
531 Maule’s Neapolitan (61 days) 
Very early, large, sweet and mild; heavy cropper 
Neapolitan has proved itself to be earlier than any other large, 
sweet, mild pepper. It is wonderfully productive, carrying as 
many as 40 fruits on a single plant. Peppers are three-lobed, 
4 in. long, 2 in. across, turning from light green to brilliant red 
when fully ripe. Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.20; 
1% |b. $2.20; Ib. $4.00. 
532 Chinese Giant (79 days) % 
One of the largest sweet peppers 
Peppers are very large, 4 to 5 in. or more across and fully as long, 
almost square and blunt at the end. They present a most attrac- 
tive appearance either while young, when they are rich dark 
green, or when fully matured when their glossy skin is a beauti- 
ful deep red color. Flesh is moderately thick, mild and sweet. 
Plants make a strong, erect, stocky, bush-like growth, 1% ft. 
tall and 2 ft. across. An ideal home-garden pepper. Pkt. 15¢; 
VY oz. 35¢; oz. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.75; 1% Ib. $3.20; Ib. $5.85, 
Hot Peppers — ee Gian 
Hot peppers are used chiefly in relishes, pickles and condiments, some for drying and canning while others are dried and ground. Some are large, 
some are small and usually the smaller the fruit, the hotter it is. Peppers may be strung on thread or the whole plant hung up to dry for winter 
Maule’s 
Neapolitan 
use. Culture is the same as for Sweet Peppers (see opposite page). 
549 Hungarian Wax (65 days) % 535 Maule’s Red Hot (77 days) % 
Quite hot or pungent, waxy canary-yellow changing to bright red when ripe, 
6 to 8 in. long and 2 in. across at the largest part; the stem end tapers toa 
blunt point. Flesh is quite thick. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 50¢; 14 Ib. $1.50; 14 Ib. $2.75; Ib. $5.00. 
548 Large Bell (69 days) 
Hot Bull Nose. The true “Bell Type.’’ While most of the flesh is mild, the 
ribs are quite hot or pungent. Fruits are of medium size, rather square, deep 
green turning to scarlet when mature. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.15; 12 lb. $1.90; Ib. $3.50. 
543 Small Red Chili (82 days) 
Plants grow 18 in. tall and are covered with small, very hot, cone-shaped fruit 
1% in. long and % in. thick. Both the skin and flesh are a rich, deep red; fine 
Handsome, bright red peppers growing 5 to 7 in. long and about 1 in. thick at 
the shoulder, gradually tapering toward the point. The fruits stand upright. 
The thick flesh is exceedingly hot and pungent, fresh or dried. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.30; 1% Ib. $2.35; Ib. $4.30. 
547 Long Red Cayenne (72 days) 
In demand for drying purposes, or for pickling either when green or ripe. 
Peppers grow about 4 to 434 in. long and 1 in. thick and often curled and 
twisted. The bright red skin and deep red flesh are hot and biting. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.15; 14 lb. $1.90; Ib. $3.50. 
550 Mixed Peppers (61 to 82 days) 
Grand assortment of many kinds of peppers, including both hot and sweet 
fruits. By planting this mixture gardeners have an opportunity to provide 
peppers for all purposes. 
Seed is shipped in the shell. 
_ Early, large, and prolific, yielding fewer imperfect pods than any other kind; produces as much as 100 
for pepper sauce, pickling, or dryin 
g. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 4 Ib. $1.15; 14 Ib. $2.10; Ib. $3.85. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.15; 14 Ib. $2.10; Ib. $3.85. 
Peanuts 
Culture: Peanuts grow best in a warm, light or sandy soil, rich in lime. Do not plant until ground is 
thoroughly warm. Plant in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart; shelled nuts to be placed 8 to 10 in. apart in the rows, 
but if planted in the hulls, space them 16 to 18 in, apart in the row. Cover with 2 in. of soil. Cultivate 
and hoe freely. In the fall, before frost, dig and hang them under a shed or in an airy room to cure. A 
packet will sow from 15 to 25 ft. of row; a pound from 175 to 300 ft. Use 30 to 45 lbs. of seed per acre. 
485 Improved Virginia or Jumbo (120 days) 
The popular commercial jumbo sized peanut 
bushels per acre on medium land. 2 or 3 large, richly flavored kernels to the pod; in great demand every- 
where. Vines spread 314 to 4 ft. across, making valuable fodder for stock. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 60¢; 5 Ibs. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $2.35. 
For other 
Turnips 
see page 56 
Rutabagas or Swede Turnips 
Culture: Rutabagas or Swede Turnips require a longer season to mature than turnips and should be sown 
earlier. Sow the seeds from late June ‘until early August in rows 15 to 24in. apart. Cover with ¥% in. of 
fine soil and thin the seedlings to stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. Use a packet to about 50 ft. of row; 
an ounce to 250 ft.; 11% lbs. to the acre in drills or 232 lbs. broadcast. May be stored in a cool cellar or 
pit if wanted for winter use. 
707 Maule’s Heavy Cropping (90 days) % 
The most profitable of all yellow purple top Swede Turnips to grow; it is the hardiest, heaviest, best 
shaped and most productive. Flesh is beautiful yellow and of the choicest quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; 14 lb. 45¢; lb. 75¢; 2 Ibs. $1.35; 5 Ibs. $3.20. 
710 Maule’s Golden Heart (85 days) % 
Large, perfect in shape, uniform in size and the quickest to mature. Roots are smooth, globe shape, 
with a shade of green or bronze at the top; flesh is yellow, fine-grained, solid, tender and sweet. Sure 
cropper; perfect winter keeper. Can be planted as late as August 1 in the vicinity of Philadelphia. An 
excellent home garden or early market rutabaga. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 30¢; 14 lb. 50¢; Ib. 80¢; 2 Ibs. $1.45; 5 Ibs. $3.40. 
708 Improved Purple Top or Long Island (90 days) 
Keeps perfectly all winter. It is hardy, productive, sweet, solid and always satisfactory. Roots are globe- 
shaped, with purple top, yellow skin and flesh, and have smaller tops and shorter neck than most sorts. Justly 
held in high esteem for both table and stock feeding purposes. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 25¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.40. 
713. White Rock (90 days) 
Maule’s 
Heavy The large roots have a small neck and are nearly globe shape; flesh is white, firm and sweet, with a shade of green 
C x or bronze at the top. It is equally desirable for table purposes or for stock feeding. Tops are small and strap leaved. 
ropping Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; 14 Ib. 40¢; 
Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.60. WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA 45 
Rutabaga 
