50 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



THE NEW BUSH MUSKMELON. 



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The New Bush Muskmelon 



(Green flesh.) In many years I have not introduced to my customers 

 a novelty of such importance as this — a "vineless" muslimelon. Its 

 bush habit — which in itself is a wonderful tribute to the science of plant 

 breedinij — enables this melon to be grown in the small garden where 

 the vine sorts could not be grown because of lack of room. The plants 

 of this new melon grow from 15 to 18 Inches in length, and two or three 

 plants can be grown in a hill 2}^ to 8 feel apart. That this melon 

 will yield per acre practically twice the crop of the vine sorts is shown 

 by the figures that an average of but 5 fruits to the hill, and 4840 hills to 

 Prices of the ]Ve-»T Busli Mnslcineloii: Packet, 15 cts.; J^ ounce, 



the acre this melon will produce 24,200 fruits per acre, whereas from the 

 vine melons, with 7 fruits to the hill, the yield would be but 12,194. 

 Furthermore, in the quality of fruit this new melon is extra fine. The 

 flesh is deep, of luscious sweetness, eatable almost to the rind and of 

 light green color tinged with salmon as It approaches the centre. The 

 fruit Is of the "Jenny Lind" type but larger, growing about 5 Inches in 

 diameter, varying in shape from a trifle flattened at the ends to almost 

 spherical. Deeply netted, with shallow ribs. I predict an unusually 

 heavy demand for this grand muskmelon and I advise early orders. 

 85 cts., ounce, 40 cts.; i^ ponnd, SI. 10; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



Delicious Gold Lined 



DELICIOUS GOLD LINED ROOKY FORD .viUiKMELON 



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fGreen flesh.) This strain of the Eden Gem type is 

 the result of several years selection by one of the 

 most progressive melon growers of Eocky Ford, Col. 

 It is one of the sweetest and most delicious early mel- 

 ons ever grown. The tender green flesh simply melts 

 in your mouth. The melons are deeply netted, being 

 covered with a heavy grayish netting. The flesh 

 is thick, very tender and of a beautiful green color, 

 with a gold margin next to the seed cavity. Its 

 shape is ideal, very slightly oval, no ribs and is 

 heavily netted over the entire melon, making it blight 

 and rust proof. A wonderfully prolific yielder, pro- 

 ducing its melons 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than the 

 Rocky Ford. It is the right shape, to pack to best 

 advantage into crates. The close and deep netting 

 thoroughly covering the melon, protects its keeping 

 and shipping qualities. In flavor it is most deli- 

 ciously sweet and spicy. The seed cavity is very 

 small, the attractive green flesh is thick, smooth and 

 firm, making it the best melon for carrying to long 

 distance markets as well as an excellent home gar- 

 den sort. My seed of this delicious melon was grown 

 for me by one of the best melon growers in Rocky 

 Ford, Colorado. 



Pkt, 10 cts.; ox., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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imore or 



Acme 



(Green flesh.) Also called Anne Arundel, Baltimore Citron, Balti- 

 more Nutmeg, etc. This melon is large, showy and quite early. It is 

 strongly netted, and has thick green flesh of rich flavor and aroma. Is 

 popular in the hotels and restaurants and at the seaside resorts for its 

 superior table qualities. It is a well shaped and well marked melon, 

 and is one of the best all round melons in cultivation; recommended 

 for its uniform oblong shape and size and fine quality. An excellent 

 shipper, or for home market where a large melon is demanded. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 80 cts.; pound, 65 cts. 



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Extra Early Grand Rapids 



(Orange flesh.) This extremely early muskmelon, which I Introduced 

 to the American public in 1895, matures a full week earlier than any 

 large sort, and is profitable on that account. It is large and attractive. 

 Oblong shape, pale green, turning to a yellow when ripe. The flesh Is 

 orange almost to the rind. The slvin is finely netted. I advise growers 

 to pinch off' the ends of the main shoots when 2 or 3 feet long, to encour- 

 age more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. I particularly 

 recommend it to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; ^ pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 



