Maulers Tasty Vegetables 



Chicory 



Culture; Sow in Spring, in drills 18 inches 

 apart, one-half inch deep and thin plants to 

 4 inches. Use a packet to 20 feet of drill; an 

 ounce to 200 feet; 4 pounds to an acre. 



193 Large Rooted (100 days) 



The roots are taken up in the fall, cut into small 

 pieces, dried, roasted, and ground. Sometimes 

 used as an adulterant for coffee as it adds color and 

 brings out the flavor of the coffee. 

 Pkt. 5c; 02. 20c; Vt lb. 60c; Vz lb. 85c; lb. $1.50. 



194 Witloof (110 days) 



This is also known as French Endive. Highly 

 valued as a winter salad. The roots are grown out- 

 doors during the summer, and replanted into boxes 

 covered with sand to force the growth of the 

 tender crisp shoots indoors. It is easy to force in 

 any cellar or home near the heater. Allow 30 days 

 for forcing shoots. 

 Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; Vi lb- 65c ; Vz lb. $1 .00 ; lb.$l .75. 



Collards 



Culture; Sow like cabbage. Set a foot apart in 

 rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Can also sow seed in 

 June, July and August. A packet will give 

 about 300 plants, an ounce 2,500. 



201 True Georgia (80 days) 



Splendid, wholesome cabbage-like greens enjoying 

 great popularity in the South. The plants grow 

 2 to 3 feet tall, forming a cluster of tender, waved 

 leaves at the end of a rather long stem. Deserves 

 to be grown more widely. 

 Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; ^^ lb. 25c; V2 lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



Corn Salad 



203 Round Leaved (60 days) 



Also known as Lamb's Lettuce. It is a hardy plant, 

 producing early in the spring an abundance of 

 rich green leaves which are excellent for salads. 

 Sometimes they are cooked like spinach. Sow the 

 seed early in the spring thinly in drills and thin to 

 stand 2 inches apart. A packet will sow 10 feet 

 of drill, an ounce 35 feet. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 45c; V2 lb. 65c; lb. $1.10. 



Cress 



238 Extra Curled (40 days) 



This curled variety, known as Peppergrass, is best 

 if used when young. As a salad, either alone or with 

 lettuce, it has an agreeably pungent taste. The 

 seed is sown outdoors thinly in rows as early in the 

 spring as the ground can be prepared. Space the 

 rows 1 foot apart and cover the seed }4 inch deep. 

 One pkt. for 40 feet of drill; one oz. for 200 feet. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 40c; lb. 65c. 



242 Water Cress (50 days) 



A tasty salad plant which grows luxuriantly in 

 shallow running water or in cool moist soil. Start 

 the seed in pots, keeping it moist at all times. When 

 large enough, set into a shallow stream. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.15; 

 1/2 lb. $1.90; lb. $3.50. 



Dandelion 



Culture; Sow early in a sunny position in 

 drills 18 inches apart. Thin out to 5 inches 

 and if cultivated it will be ready for salad 

 Ihe following spring. If growrn for roots sow 

 in September. A packet will sow 25 feet of 

 drill, an ounce 300 feet. 



275 Large Leaved (60 days) 



A quick-growing variety with large, broad, thick 

 leaves which make delicious greens during the 

 spring and summer. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c: Vt lb. $1.40; 

 1/2 lb. $2.60; lb. $4.75. 



Egg Plant 



262 Black Beauty 



282 Black Beauty (120 days) ij^ 



No other large egg plant produces fruits as early as 

 this remarkable variety. They grow to really 

 enormous size but may be used while still quite 

 small. They are tender and tasty at all stages of 

 growth. When fully developed they weigh 2 to 

 3 lbs. each. The color of the fruits is an extremely 

 dark uniform purple with no lighter or greenish 

 spots on any part of them. 



Pkt. lOc; Vz oz. 25c: oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.15; 

 Vz lb. $2.05; lb. $3.75; 2 lbs. $6.95. 



Culture: A rich, sandy, warm soil produces the besl 

 plants and yields the highest number of fruits. In 

 order to provide the long growing season required 

 by these plants, the seed should be started indoors 

 in boxes or small pots some time during February. 

 Water, and keep moderately warm until the plants 

 are ready for setting out. One ounce gives 1,500 

 plants; 1/4 lb. per acre. 



277 Maule's Excelsior 

 (130 days) t^ 



This remarkable egg plant has made a "hit" with 

 many growers, particularly in the South for which 

 section it has proved of unusual value because of 

 its blight resistance and endurance to drought and 

 bad weather. The dark purple eggs are of large 

 size and even, oblong shape and therefore more 

 easily packed for shipping than the thicker va- 

 rieties. 



Pkt. 10c ; V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.25; 

 V2 lb. $2.35; lb. $4.25; 2 lbs. $7.90. 



281 New York Purple 

 (130 days) 



An entirely spineless, large, purple egg plant of 

 oblong shape. The plants are large, making a 

 spreading growth, and are entirely free from 

 spines. Each plant will produce from 4 to 6 large 

 eggs of a fine dark purple color. It has proved to 

 be a favorite market variety but it is just as de- 

 sirable for the home garden. 



Pkt. lOc; V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; V4 lb. $1.15; 

 Vz lb. $1.85; lb. $3.35; 2 lbs. $6.25. 



278 Ft. Myers Market 

 (130 days) 



An improved Florida High Bush variety, producing 

 fruits much darker in color. The large oval fruits 

 of deep purple color are uniform in shape, size 

 and color; very disease resistant and an enormous 

 yielder. Popular with southern shippers and ex- 

 cellent for home gardens. Plants are of the high- 

 bush type. 



Pkt. 15c ; V2 oz. 30c; oz. 45c; V4 lb. $1.30; 

 Vz lb. $2.40; lb. $4.35; 2 lbs. $8.10. 



Endive 



Culture: Sow in the open ground, in April 

 or for main crop in June or July, about one 

 inch deep. In autumn the endive is blanched 

 by tying the leaves together, or laying a 

 board upon the plant. Use a packet to 25 

 feet of drill; an ounce to 150 feet; 4 to 5 

 pounds per acre. 



285 Ever White Curled 

 (95 days) 



This is called Self Blanching as the curled or moss 

 leaves are an attractive light color. They blanch 

 easily and have a most delicious, crisp, refreshing 

 flavor. j\'Iakes a wholesome and appetizing salad 

 and is used as winter lettuce. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c: V2 lb. 60c: lb. 95c. 



284 Green Curled (85 days) ^ 



This is also called Moss Curled Giant Fringed 

 Oyster. Before blanching, the finely cut and 

 laciniated leaves are a rich green color. When 

 blanched they are a beautiful creamy white, being 

 crisp, tender, and of an agreeably pungent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; Vt lb. 35c; Vz lb. 55o; lb. 90c. 



286 Deep Heart or Improved 

 Full Heart (85 days) ^ 



This is without doubt the finest Escarolle variety 

 for table quality, of this popular Salad Plant. 

 Always gives a mass of leaves which are spicy, 

 tender and sweet. When blanched the hearts are 

 large and full, of finest quality, and of an attractive 

 delicate yellow color. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 50c; Vz lb. 80c; lb. $1.35. 



287 Broad Leaved Batavian 

 (90 days) 



This is also known as Escarolle. Large broad leaves 

 form enormous, well-rounded heads often measur- 

 ing 16 inches across. Can be blanched like other 

 endive or cooked like spinach, making two distinct 

 vegetables from one plant. 

 Pkt. 8c; oz. 14c: V4 lb. 38c; V2 lb. 56c; lb. 95c. 



288 Large Curled Pancalier 

 Pink Ribbed (100 days) 



A large late type, producing large, medium green 

 leaves, coarsely cut, with pinkish tinged ribs. 

 The leaves develop into well-blanched, head-like 

 hearts, which may be called self-blanching. Of 

 good quality and finely flavored for salads. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c: Vz lb. 60c: lb. $1.00. 



The Best Kitchen Herbs 



Culture: Sow the seed early in the spring 

 and cover thinly but firmly with fine soil. 

 The average packet will give a row 25 feet 

 long. One ounce will give about 200 feet. 

 Varieties marked (A) are annuals; those 

 marked (P) are perennials. 



745 Chives or Schnittlauch (P) 



The dark green, onion-flavored tops are used ex- 

 tensively for flavoring. Perfectly hardy, lasting 

 for many years. 



Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 25c; oz. 40c; V* lb. $1.20; 

 Vz lb. $2.20; lb. $4.00. 



750 Dill (A) 



The green herbage is used extensively in pickling 

 cucumbers, and dill tea is good for colic and is said 

 to prevent hiccoughs. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; V* lb. 25c; Vz lb. 40c; lb. 70c. 



770 Sage (P) 



One of the most popular herbs. Used extensively 

 for seasoning soups and dressings. 



Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 15c: oz. 25c; V4 lb. 75c; 

 Vz lb. $1.15; lb. $2.00. 



Pkt. 14 oz. 



732 Anise (A) 10c 



742 Caraway (P) 10c 



744 Catnip (P) 10c 25c 



748 Coriander (A) 5c 



754 Horehound (P) 10c 25c 



756 Lavender (P) 10c 25c 



764 Rosemary (P) 10c 25c 



772 Summer Savory (A) 10c 



736 Sweet Basil (A) 10c 



752 Sweet Fennel (P) . . 10c 



758 Sweet Marjoram (A) 10c 15c 



778 Thyme (P) 10c 25c 



780 Winter Savory (P)... 10c 30c 



782 Wormwood (P) 10c 20c 



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