WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
Maule’s Alpha Beet is ready for market in 40 to 45 days from 
date of sowing. It is what I call a finely made-up beet, as 
shown in the illustration. It is turnip shaped, with a dispo- 
sition to deepen to the half-long type; though by no means a 
half-long beet. It is deeper than Crosby’s Egyptian, with 
more body and more value. The shape of the beet indicates 
strong individual traits. The flesh is of a dark crimson color, 
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MAULE’S ALPHA BEET. 
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- Maule’s Alpha Beet 
with lighter rings, and is handsome in appearance, becoming 
solid crimson when cooked. ‘The top is small, which favors 
close planting, though this beet, in common with all others, 
matures most quickly when given plenty of room, say 4 or 5 
inches in the row. It has a rich, sweet flavor when cooked, 
and is tender and free from fibre or toughness. It is, in fact, 
by all odds, one of the best extra early table or market beets: 
within my knowledge. 
Maule’s Alpha Beet is worthy of uni- 
versal trial by gardeners. It is good for 
the table and good for market, and will at. 
once win public favor by reason of ity ear- 
liness and its excellence. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
» LUCULLUS 
NEW SWISS CHARD OR 
SILVER BEET 
This grand new and distinct variety is a great 
acquisition. The stalks are as thick and broad as 
rhubarb. The plants grow toa height of from 2 
to 244 feet, and the stalks are from 10 to 12 inches 
long below the leaf and 14% inches broad. These 
stalks are delicious when cooked and should be 
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served in ithe same manner as asparagus. 
leaf portion is heavily 
crumpled or sayoyed ¢ 
and is very crisp and 7 
tender. The leafy por- (Fe 
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4 cooked and served in 
spinach. The leaves and ny 
stalks, being served as “© | 
separate vegetables, af- 
ford two distinct dishes 
from the same plant at 
one time. 
Pkt., 10c.3 Oz... 15€.3 
Vy Ib., 25c.3 lb., 75c. 
Also see page 15. 
Lucuttus Swiss CHARD. 
. Maule’s Market King Beet 
While traveling in the County of Essex, England, I stumbled on Mar- 
ket King by chance, and was immediately impressed with it. So much 
so that after considerable trouble I succeeded in procuring a few cwt. of 
the seed. Planted in my trial grounds at Briar Crest, as well as at 
Panmure Seed Gardens, my experience with it is such as to warrant 
me in saying it is worthy of a place in every American garden. 
Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; but though 
an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The solidity, fineness and firm- 
ness of its bright red flesh make it one of the best keeping varieties. 
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On the points of flavor and table quality I would lay especial empha- 
sis, for it is an ideal beet for household use. It can be used at all stages 
of growth, and it is almost needless tosay that a sweet and succulent 
beet like this is sure to become a market favorite. 
The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy cropping, and 
I introduce it to my customers in the full expectation that it will be 
both profitable and popular. Except for my knowledge of its high table 
quality and great cropping ability, I would not give itso much promi- 
nence. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ih., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
