
Maule’s Cucumbers 
of seed to 15 hills; an ounce to 75 hills; two to three pound 
Ready to use in 50 to 80 days. 
bers by cutting, not tearing. Leave none to ripen on the vine 
CULTURE—Flourish best in a rich, warm, sandy loam. Sow 
when danger of frost is over, in hills 4 or 5 feet each way. 
As the young plant has many enemies sow thickly half an 
inch deep, and thin out finally to three or four plants to the 
hill. For pickles plant during June and July. Use a packet 
# 244 Maule’s Extra Early — "= {er,the Table Market 
This widely popular cucumber is as early_as Green Cluster. Although early, the fruits 
are of fine quality and the color an attractive dark green. When suitable for pickling, 
the cucumbers are straight, square ended and very firm. When ready for slicing they 
are 6 to 7 inches long, crisp and of a most delicious flavor. The vines are of extra vigorous 
growth and produce an abundance of fruits, which are fit for the table or market in 55 days. 
Its extreme earliness is, however, its greatest reeommendation, making it invaluable. 
Its earliness and its very high quality make it a good variety for both home and market 
gardens, or for planting in June or July for late pickles. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20¢; %4 Ib. 45c; 1% Ib. 70e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $5.25; 
10 Ibs. $9.75, postpaid 
* 254 Maule’s Earliest Black Diamond 
The Earliest of the White Spine Type. It ‘Stays Green.” 50 days 
Maule’s Earliest Black Diamond is the cucumber all growers are looking for. It is 
adapted to all sections and soils. We especially recommend it to all growers that grow 
cucumbers either in small or large quantities, for the home garden, market or long distance 
shipping. The fruit grows 7 to 8 inches in length, cylindrical in shape, smooth and hand- 
some. The color is a dark green from end to end, with little white rays at the blossom 
end. Maule’s Earliest Black Diamond retains this dark green color longer than any kind 
we know of. On this aceount it will always 
command the highest market price. The flesh 
is white, firm, crisp, and of the very best quality for 
slicing. The vine makes a vigorous growth and is 
an enormous yielder of dark, always green, cucum- 
bers maturing in about 50 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \%4 Ib. 45ce3; % Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.25; 
2 Ibs. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $9.75, postpaid 
* 268 Maule’s Early Fortune 
A Great Favorite. Excellent Table Sort. 60 days 
An attractive variety, and has. become very 
popular. Early Fortune is now being largely 
grown by market gardeners and shippers both 
north and south. In color it is an attractive deep 
green, which it retains much longer than most 
other sorts. Being fine grained, its white flesh is 
exceedingly crisp and brittle, excellent for slicing. 
Matures in 60 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e; %4 Vb. 40c; % Ib. 65e; Ib. $1.15; 
2 Ibs. $2.10; 5 Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $9.10, postpaid 
to the acre. 
if you want a full crop. 
253 Nichol’s Medium Green 
Straight and Smooth. 50 days 
A handsome variety, in shape between Early 
White Spine and Long Green. Worthy of a high 
place in the list of piekling sorts, and second to 
none for slicing when mature. Ready to pick in 
50 days. Color dark green. Flesh crisp and tender. 
Size medium. Always straight and smooth. 
Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15ce; %4 Ib. 35e; 1% Ib. 55e; Ib. 95e; 
2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $3.90; 10 Ibs. $7.00, postpaid 
x261 Westerfield’s Chicago 
Pickling 
Green with Prominent Spines. 53 days 
This variety is preferred above all others by 
some of the largest pickling establishments in Chi- 
cago and elsewhere. It is one of the best for the 
purpose, combining almost every good quality, and 
being satisfactory alike to grower and pickle 
maker. Matures its crop in 53 days. 
Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e; 1% Ib. 35ce; % Ib. 55e; Ib. 95e; 
2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $3.90; 10 Ibs. $7.00, postpaid 
259 Snow Pickling 
55 days. It is cylindrical in shape with square ends, 

244 Maule’s Extra Early 

WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1928 
The Right Size for Bottling 
or Slicing. 
A beautiful dark green cucumber which is the right size for bottling. Matures in 
Pkt. 5c; oz lie; 1%, Ib. 35e; % Ib. 55c; Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.80; 
5 Ibs. $4.25; 10 Ibs. $7.75, postpaid 
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