532 Chinese Giant 



532 Chinese Giant Pepper (130 days) i^; 



One of the Largest of the Mild Red Varieties 



Chinese Giant is certainly a wonder. Ttie plants make a strong, stocky 

 growth. They are of bush form, erect, 18 in. tall, and about 2 ft. in 

 diameter. The plants are therefore very compact. The peppers are 

 very large, 4 to 5 in. in diameter, almost square and blunt at the end. 

 They present a most attractive appearance either while young when 

 they are rich green or when fully matured when their glossy skin is a 

 beautiful deep red color. Thick fiesh, of mild and sweet flavor. 



Pkt. ISc; 1/2 oz. 3Sc; oz. 60c; V4 lb. $1.80; 

 1/2 lb. $3.30; lb. $6.00. 



Hot Fleshed Peppers 



The varieties of peppers listed below all bear a great abundance of fruits of 

 exceedingly hot flavor. They are fine for sauces and flavortng, and may be 

 strung up and dried for winter use. 



S49 Hungarian Wax (120 days) tj/^ 



Here is a Pepper we have long needed. Unusually pungent and of good size, being 6 to 8 

 in. long and 2 in. across, the stem end tapers to a blunt point. Waxy canary-yellow changing 

 to bright red when fully ripe. Pkt. ISc; Vi oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.45; 



V2 lb. $2.65; lb. $4.85. 



548 Large Bell (Hot) (120 days) 



The true "Bell Ty[)e". While most of the flesh is mild, the ribs are quite hot and pungent. 

 Fruits are of medium size, rather square, and of deep green color, turning scarlet when 

 mature. Our stock is uniform in shape, size and maturity. 



Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.00; Vz lb. $1.65; lb. $3.00. 



543 Small Red Chili (140 days) 



The plants grow 18 in. tall, bearing a great quantity of small, hot, cone-shaped fruit 

 1 J4 inches long. Both the skin and flesh are a rich, deep red. Very productive and fine for 

 pepper sauce, pickling, or drying. 



Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.15; V2 lb. $1.90; lb. $3.50. 



535 Maule's Red Hot (120 days) ^ 



Handsome, bright red peppers growing ,S to 7 in. long and about 1 in. thick at the shoulder 

 gradually tapering toward the point. The fruits stand upright. Their bright red skin is 

 most attractive and makes them a valuable market variety. The thick flesh is exceedingly 

 hot and pungent. Of splendid quality either fresh or when dried. Enormously productive. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c; oz. 40c; V4 lb. $1.15; 1/2 lb. $2.05; lb. $3.75. 



547 Long Red Cayenne (125 days) 



The conical fruits are of fine appearance and often curled and twisted; about 4 to 4J^ in. 

 long by 1 in. in diameter. The pods are produced in great profusion and are much used in 

 some sections for pickling, both in the green state and also when ripe. Bright red skin and 

 deep red flesh that is hot and biting. 



Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.15; V2 lb. $1.80; lb. $3.25. 



550 Mixed Peppers (100 to 140 days) 



This mixture contains a grand assortment of many varieties of peppers, including both 

 hot and sweet fruits. By planting this mixture gardeners have an opportunity to provide 

 peppers for all purposes. 



Pkt. Sc; Vi oz. 22c; oz. 38c; V4 lb. $1.18; 1/2 lb. $2.18; lb. $3.98. 



Maulers Parsley Maulers Parsnips 



CuJfure: Sow seed in shallow drills in the early spring in 

 rows 12 to 18 inches apart and I/2 inch in depth. Use a packet 

 to 25 feet of drill; an ounce to 150 feet; 5 pounds to an acre. 



472 Plain (60 days) 



Plain leaves of excellent flavor, grown very extensively for soup 

 bunches. Yields an enormous quantity throughout the season. In 

 demand everywhere, especially by people from foreign countries, as 

 it is used as a vegetable as well as for flavoring. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; 

 lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 



474 Double Curled (70 days) ^ 



This fine Moss-curled strain is, without doubt, the finest Parsley 

 grown. The plants are of semi-dwarf, compact habit. The beautiful, 

 bright green leaves are very finely cut and exquisitely curled. Its 

 superior flavor makes it one of the best sorts to be used for garnish- 

 ing, soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; Vi lb. 50c; 

 lb. 85c; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 



475 Hamburg or Parsnip-Rooted (90 days) 



This variety is also known as German Parsley and the roots as well as 

 the leaves are used. The roots are boiled and served like parsnips and 

 have a very pleasing flavor. We offer an improved strain which has 

 nice, smooth roots of medium length (5-6 inches); esteemed for 

 flavoring soups, stews, etc. Tied in bunches, they are sold in all the 

 better markets. They can be stored for use during the winter. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; V2 lb. 50c; 

 lb. 80c; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 



476 Paramount (New) (70 days) 



This new variety received the All-America Award. It produces the 

 finest and most uniformly curled, dark green leaves we have ever 

 seen. The stems are a little shorter than Double Curled. Unexcelled 

 for the home garden or for forcing. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; 

 lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 



Culture: Sow early in the spring in rows 2 to 3 feet apart; thin to 4 to 6 inches 

 in the row. A packet will sow about 40 feet of drill; an ounce about 200 feet; 

 4 to 5 lbs. per acre in drills 21/2 feet apart. Cover the seed I/2 inch. 



477 Maule's White Lisbon (100 days) ^ 



A highly improved type producing uniformly large and handsome snow-white roots of 

 stocky form. They are heavy at the shoulder, well rounded, and gradually taper toward 

 the base and therefore are very easily dug, when the crop is harvested. The white sweet 

 flesh is of fine texture, free from core and stringiness. It cooks tender, and has a fine rich 

 flavor. Enormously productive and exceptionally smooth. An excellent winter keeper. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 3.Sc; Vi lb. 55c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 



478 Maule's Improved Half-Long (95 days) ^ 



The roots are smooth, easy to harvest, and grow to a good length, but not too long. They 

 are smooth, snow-white, and have practically no side roots. Their whiteness is quite re- 

 markable and gives the roots a very attractive appearance. This is by far the best strain 

 of parsnip we have ever seen. The roots are very uniform and of good shape. They are 

 white, smooth, and handsome. A desirable home garden and market sort and a good 

 basket filler that is easy to harvest. 



Pkt. rOc; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 



479 Improved Short Thick (90 days) 



The earliest of our Parsnips, with short, thick roots 2}4 ^o 314 in. in diameter, and length 

 of 6 to 8 in. The tops are one-half the size of the longer varieties, while the roots are fully 

 crowned and rounded on top with a small neck. This is truly a fine garden vegetable, that 

 always has a smooth and attractive appearance. 



" Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; V2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 



483 Maule's Improved Long Smooth (100 days) 



This variety has roots which are straight, smooth and handsome and is also known as 

 Hollow Crown or Iniproved Long Sugar. It is remarkably free from side roots; in fact, in 

 this respect it is about the cleanest of all parsnips. Its shape and size make it a desirable 

 market sort on account of its attractive appearance. The flesh is fine grained and of 

 superior flavor. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 25c; Vz lb. 40c; lb. 70c; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. 



Maulers Jumbo Peanuts 



CuJfure; These grow best in a warm, sandy soil rich in lime. Mark out rows 21/2 to 3 feet 

 apart, plant the shelled nuts in May or June, 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows, or if in the 

 tui. ■'^ '° ^^ inches apart. Cover with 2 inches of soil. Cultivate and hoe freely. In the 

 fall before frost, dig and hang them under a shed or in an airy room to cure. A packet 

 will sow from 15 to 25 feet of row; a pound from 100 to 200 feet. Use 35 to 40 lbs. of seed 

 per acre. 



485 Improved Virginia (120 days) 



The Popular Connmercial Jumbo Sized Peanut. Very Productive 



Early, large, and prolific, yielding fewer imperfect pods than any other kind and producing 100 bushels 

 per acre on medmm land. Produces 2 or 3 large, richly-flavored kernels to the pod. The vines average 

 3/^ to 4 feet across, making valuable fodder for stock. This large-podded sort is in great demand every- 

 where and is also known as Jumbo Peanut. 



Pkt. 10c; V2 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 60c; 5 lbs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.35. 



485 Improved Virginia 



PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



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