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_MAULE’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1904 


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EGG 

NEW BLACK BEAUTY 
EGG PLANT. 
An Extra Early Variety That Recommends 
Itself to all Growers. 
The Black Beauty originated in South Jer- 
sey with a very prominent trucker, who has 
grown it for a number of years. It combines in 
itself many characteristics which are very valu- 
able in this vegetable. In the first place it is 
very early, in fact the earliest good market vari- 
ety. By this I mean it is the earliest variety that 
grows to a good size suitable for market pur- 
poses. Then again it is very desirable in color, 
eing a jet black, much the color of the Black 
Pekin. Shapeis well shown in illustration here- 
with; average weight 2to 8 pounds. It is dwarf 
growing and bears its fruit close to main stem. 
I believe this variety will be offered by many 
New “Excelsior Tree’? Egg Plant. 
After studying and watching this unusually fine egg plant for several years, I at last procured 
a stock of the seed, and offered it for the first time in 1901. 
wherever grown. It is of large size and extremely good shape, being particularly adapted to 
slicing, as there is no waste of material. 
The hot sun does not blight the blossom, as is the case with some other sorts. It resists drought 
bears its eggs or fruit sometimes one to two feet above the ground, thus escaping liability to 
rot. I am satisfied that Excelsior Tree Egg Plant is superior to any other kind now grown. 
The fruit often measures 18 to 24 inches in circumference (six to eight inches in diameter). A 
Single plant at times will produce eighteen fine eggs. 
should fail to try Excelsior Tree Egg Plant this year. Packet, 10 cen 
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This variety attracts attention 
In flavor it is simply superb and cannot be surpassed. 

wonderful degree, partly on account of its strong, upright growth. It 
No market or private gardener 





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seedsmen this season under different names, but 








I think the name Black Beauty about as good as 












any, as it so well describes the color of the fruit. 
For sale in small quantities only. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 60 cts. 













A BEAUTIFUL AND DESIRABLE NEW KALE. 
EMERALD ISLE. 
FRESH FROM OLD IRELAND. 
This handsome new kale is from the north of Ireland, a fact which (in 
connection with its green color) makes its name highly appropriate. It 
was originated by an expert Irish gardener, and is quite distinct from 
any other sort. It is of medium height, with long, well-curled green 
leaves, and is one of the handsomest kales ever developed. Kale might 
be grown to advantage in America more largely than at present, for 
more than one purpose. It is of great utility for feeding sheep, and even 
cattle, to say nothing of its value for human food. It is a species of 
cabbage, but much more hardy than cabbage. and is available for 
poultry food practically all winter, in the open ground. Indeed, I think 
poultry raisers might turn kale to far greater account than at present. 
Another use for kale is for ornamental gardening. Its graceful leaves 
are unmarked by frost, and present a bright, cheerful appearance until 
covered by the snows of winter. Fine contrasts can be obtained by 
planting the green and purple kales in close proximity to each other. 
Emerald Isle kale is quite hardy, and will be found of great practical 


value for both food and ornamental purposes. Packet, 10 cents. 

SILVER ANNIVERSARY LETTUCE. 
Silver Anniversary 
Lettuce. 
This new lettuce,swhich I first distributed in 1902, the year of my § 
Silver Anniversary (hence its name) is certainly a winner in Size, table i 
quality, heat resisting ability and commercial value. One of my éus- 
tomers well describes it as follows: ‘‘No more desirable or attractive a: 
lettuce has ever been produced than this one, forming dense heads of | 
yellowish green leaves that make it very conspicuous in the garden. { 
The leaves are crisp, tender and juicy, and of genuine lettuce flavor, } 
qualities that will recommend it either for salads or garnishing. Whilst. 
one of the earliest of the early, it endures the heat of summer as well, if } 
not better than any other variety.” It certainly is a valuable sort, and i 
is bound to win the favor of all who plant and cultivate it. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. 


