82— Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1909 



WINTER SQUASHES. 



MAULE'S IMPROVED HUBBARD SQUASH. 



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THE ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD FOR QUALITY. 



More people in more places plant the Hubbard Squash than any other 

 sort; that is, it is the American favorite. It out-sells all other varieties 

 in winter in the great Eastern markets. It is an especial favorite in New 

 York and New England, but reaches perfection almost everywhere at 

 the North from ocean to ocean. Thousands and tens of thousands of 

 barrels of Hubbards are annually disposed of in Philadelphia, New York 

 and Boston. While the average strain is good there are differences in 

 the Hubbard type which should be recognized by progressive gardeners 



Maule's Improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the type. It 

 is the choicest type of Hubbard grown. 



The flesh is of a rich yellow or orange color, and is very fine grained, 

 solid, dry and sweet. The toughness of the rind or shell makes it a 

 a good keeper. The color varies somewhat, being sometimes green and 

 sometimes reddish when mature; but the color and quality of the flesh 

 are fixed and unchangeable— always a deep golden yellow or orange. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; % pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 



MAMMOTH WHALE.— An extra large fruited sort, quite distinct 

 in form and appearance. Often grows 3 feet long and sometimes 

 weighs 100 pounds or over. The skin is of a dark olive green or slate 

 color. Prolific, flesh firm and solid; of a beautiful orange color, qual- 

 ity good and keeps well. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; l A pound, 

 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. 



ESSEX HYBRID.— For shape see illustration. Skin and flesh a rich orange red. 

 Flesh thick and solid. The flavor is excellent. One of the most productive squashes 

 •ever introduced. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound, 30 cts.; pound, §1-00. 



DELICIOUS.— One of the thickest meated and very best in quality, not excepting 

 Hubbard. Although at any time excellent, does not acquire its best quality until 

 winter. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents; }+ pound, 75 cents. 



PROLIFIC MARROW — Maturing ten days sooner than the EostonMarrow. Skin 

 •orange colored. Flesh yellow, fine grained, thick, dry and sweet. Packet, 5 cents; 

 ounce, 10 cents; '4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



BOSTON MARROW — This is a widely popular squash for autumn aud winter use. 

 Its color is a bright orange. Flesh yellow, rich and sweet. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; % pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



THE FAXON. — - One of the most 

 reliable. Not excelled for table use 

 or as a keeper. Outside color varies 

 from green to orange. The flesh is 

 rich, drv and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



ESSEX HYBRID. 



THE FAXON. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. —The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange 

 yellow. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. 

 It is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceeding ordinary pumpkins in this 

 respect, and answering as well as root crops. It is a prolific variety, and a good 

 winter keeper. Has reached the great weight of 292 pounds. It is a typical sort to 

 grow for exhibition at the fairs. Pkt., 10c; oz,, 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



WHY NOT 



make up a club 

 rder. See cover. 



NEW GOLDEN HUBBARD. 



SEW GOLDEN HUBBARD A new and valuable squash, a sport of the 



old Hubbard. It has the shape and virtues of its parent, but is earlier and 

 more productive. The color of the skin is very pleasing, being deep yellow 

 or orange red. Flesh richer in color than Hubbard, and of equal quality. 

 Fine grained and sweet. It cooks dry, and is a splendid keeper. Packet, 

 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; \± pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.35. 



FORDHOOK.— The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It Is one 

 of the earliest of the winter varieties, and if stored in a cool, dry place will 

 keep until the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 

 color, straw yellow. The skin is so thin that it need not be removed for 

 cooking. The meat is thick and can be used at any stage of their growth. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 85 cents. 



FORDHOOK BUSH A true bush type of the above, that can be grown 



much more closely. The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of 

 the running type, also thicker fleshed, and have a smaller seed cavity. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; > 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 



MAMMOTH CHILI 



