70 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1909 



THE PRODIGIOUS. 



The Giant of the 

 Pea Family. 



There are few varieties 01 seed in this catalogue that are better named than this pea. Nothing more 

 nearly expresses its one remai'Kaole characteristic than its name Prodigious. When you consider 

 that this variety will produce pods attaiaing tae extiaordinary length of 7 inches and upwards, 

 closely packed with li to ii> targe, dar,i green peas of hue flavor, every reader of this book must 

 admit it is well named, ir or exhibition purposes it is simply unsurpassed. Exhibited at all 

 the leading shows in England, tne last t> years, it Lias always taken first prize, and it will create 

 just as much excitement in America as it has there. The plant is of branching habit, grow- 

 ing about 6 feet in height, with dark green foliage. It is of very vigorous and robust consti- 

 tution, which enables it to withstand drought and mildew. The pods are produced in great 

 profusion, mostly m pairs. Prodigious cannot be excelled as an exhibition sort, on 

 account of its striking and very attractive appearance; and will also be in demand 

 wherever there is a call for a pea of robust habit, fine quality and hardy constitution 

 On account of its height it may not be popular with market gardeners; still, there are 

 thousands of my customers w-ho will be delighted to show their friends such enor 

 mous pods of peas, the largest, by far, they have ever seen, which in addition to , 

 large size combine rich and succulent flavor. Packet, 15 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts,; III, 

 pint, 40 cts.; quart, 75 cts., postpaid. By ex. or fgt„, not prepaid, qt., 60c. 



G. W. Merrill, Lincoln, Maine.— I think you will be interested in the enclosed pbotograpl 

 of The Davis Perfect Cucumber. Seed, which I' obtained from you was planted June loth. 

 From ten hills I have raised enough for my own family and have kept several of roy 

 neighbors pretty well supplied, besi.les making pickles and having twice as many left a 

 are shown in photo. The best feature of The Davis Perfect for family use is that when 

 half grown they equal the ordinary cucumber in size and are at their very best for the 

 table. The color, too, is very attractive; altogether the very best cucumber I have ever 

 raised, and the one I sball raise in the future. 



Mrs. A. Olsen, Jewell, Ore.— We had the best garden in the neighborhood this year, 

 from using your seeds. Your New Ideal Corn is the largest and best that has ever 

 been seen here. 



Wm. Stewart, Quincy, 111.— In more than 30 years growing celery for market. I 

 found difficulty in getting seed true to name, until I tried a small quantity from 

 you and found it satisfactory in all respects. 



M. Cramer, Las Animas, Col.— I must say my garden was fine this season, 

 and I carried away 7 cash prizes at our County Fair, also got several special 

 premiums, and the premium for the best general display. 



Jacob Simena, Rapid City. Michigan.— Considering the dry season, our 

 onion crop from your New Commercial is enormous; we took 170 bushels 

 of onions from 70 rods. 



Dr. F. A. Dyer, Wilcox, Pa.— The Prodigious Peas were beautiful. 



MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR PEA. 



The Perfect Sugar Pea. 



Mammoth Luscious Sugar. 



Edible Pods. Choice for Snap Shorts. 

 Unsurpassed by Any Other Sort. 



This splendid sugar pea fully maintains its repu- 

 tation as a choice table variety. Indeed, my sales 

 of the seed increase year by year. The peas are not 

 shelled, but the pod is eaten like a bush bean. The 

 pods are stringless, and in flavor, brittleness and 

 succulence are unexcelled. The vines are very tall, 

 reaching a height of 5 or 6 feet and requiring sup- 

 port. The full grown pods are 6 to 7 inches long and 

 1% inches broad, and are produced continuously for 

 a considerable period, the vines having great bear- 

 ing capacity on account of their height. The pods 

 are sometimes sliced for cooking, because of their 

 size, and may be served with butter or white sauce. 

 They can be made ready for the table in 10 or 15 

 minutes, and are good even when quite old. Excel- 

 lent also for pickles. The sweetness and tenderness 

 of this edible-podded pea insure it a permanent 

 place in the garden. It should be tried where bush 

 beans and snap shorts are relished. 



Crop again short, and I can offer it only in small 

 quantities. Packet, 15 cts.; pint, 40 cts.; quart, 

 75 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, not 

 prepaid, quart, 60 cents. 



