42 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



258 Nichol's Medium Green 



A handsome variety in shape between Early White Spine and Long Green. Worthy of a high 

 place iu the list of pickling sorts, and second to none for slicing -when mature. Useful for for- 

 cing. Color dark green. Flesh crisp and tender. Size medium. Always straight and smooth! 

 and uniform in appearance. Grown largely for supplying pickle factories. 



Paciset, 5 cents.; ounce, 10 cents.; Ji^ pound, 30 cents.; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



261 Westerfield's Chicago Pickling 



This variety is preferred above all others by sorae of the largest pickling establishments in Chi- 

 cago and elsewhere. It is one of the best for the purpose, combining almost every good quality, 

 and being alike satisfactory to grower and pickle maker. I have a choice strain of this seed. 

 Paclset, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; I4 pound, 23 cents; pound, 83 cents, postpaid. 



262 Perfected Jersey Pickle 



A decidedly improved strain of the old reliable Jersey Pickle. It originated in the pickle 

 growing district In Burlington county, N. J., where this business is carried on to a greater 



extent than elsewhere in the United 

 States. It is a choice, thoroughbred strain, 

 producing cucumbers uniform in size, 

 with thin skin white flesh and few seeds; 

 •s ery crisp and tender in quality, and hav- 

 ing the valuable everbearing habit largely 

 developed. The truckers' favorite. 

 Pacliet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 1^ pound, 

 25 cts.; pound, 83 cents, postpaid. 



263 Early Green Cluster 



This Is a short, pale green variety, 

 maturing early. It is rather prickly 

 and contains few seeds. The fruit is 

 borne in clusters near the root; it is a 

 favorite for pickling on account of its 

 great productiveness. Paclset, 5 cts.; 

 ounce, lOc; J^ lb., 25c.; lb., 85c. 



264 Cool and Crisp 



An extra early and exceedingly pro- 

 lific variety. At the pickling age the 

 fruit is Straight, long, even and slim, 

 and until it reaches full size it is of a 

 very dark green or almost black color. 

 The knobs bearing the spines are prom- 

 inent at all stages of growth, giving 

 the cucumber a characteristic appear- 

 ance. A fine table variety, tender and 

 crisp. It also yields a good num- 

 ber of fruits for pickling and 

 holds its crop for an unusually 

 long period. Packet, 5 cents; 

 ounce, 10 cents; ]^ pound, 

 23 cents; pound, 85 cents. 



273 Small Gherkin 



A novel little cucumber grown 

 for show and pickles. The fruit 

 is oval, 2 to 3 inches in length, 

 and closely covered with spines. 

 Of no value for slicing. Used ex- 

 clusively for pickling, for which 

 purpose it is in high favor. 

 Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 20c.; % lb., 30c. 



THORBURN'S EVERBEARING CUCUMBER. 



266 Thorburn's Everbearing 



This is a unique and highly meritorious pickling variety; 

 meritorious because of its quality, and unique in its ability to 

 go right on bearing, whether the ripened cucumbers are picked 

 or not. ■ It is enormously productive and a general favorite. 

 Fruits of every age and also blossoms may be found on a sin- 

 gle vine and bearing continues until the coming of frost. A 

 favorite for pickles. Also an excellent home garden variety. 

 Paclcet, 5 cts.; ounce", 10 cts.; ]^ pound, 23 cts.; lb., 8.5 cts» 



JAPANESE CLIMBING CUCUMBER. 



272 Japanese Climbing 



All cucumbers are of trailing or creeping 

 habit, but this one is a real climber and does 

 best on pole or trellis. It comes into bearing 

 quickly, and sets its fruit constantly through- 

 out the season. The fruit is of excellent qual- 

 ity, of dark green color. The flesh is pure white 

 and never bitter. Jly reports of this cucumber 

 in connection with my own experience enable 

 me to recommend it as a valuable and inter- 

 esting sort both for slicing and pickling. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts. 



THE CUMBERLAND CUCUMBER. 



253 The Cumberland 



The Cumberland was originated by Mr. Coy, 

 who writes me : "We honestly believe it is the 

 best picking cucumber ever produced." 



A distinct variety, said to have originated 

 from Parisian Pickling and Early White Spine; 

 it certainly has the good qualities of each of 

 these sorts. The fruits are large, often 10 Inches 

 long, sj'mmetrical, dark green covered with 

 innumerable small white spines and of prime 

 quality for slicing. Vine vigorous, wondertully 

 prolific and continues in bearing much longer 

 than most sorts. A desirable home garden 

 cucumber. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 

 5-:^ pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cents. 



SMALL GHERKIN. 



GIANT PERA CUCUMBER 



254 Giant Pera 



The Giant Pera is early, and one of the most 

 productive long cucumbers. Fruit is straight 

 and cylindrical; with a smooth skin. The color 

 of this variety is a bright shade of green 

 which is attractive and desirable. The flesh is 

 white, clear, crisp and tender, of excellent 

 flavor, with no trace of bitterness. The seed 

 cavity is small; the seeds slow to form. 



Pkt., 3c.; oz, lOc; I4 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



SNAKE CUCUMBER. 



271 Snake 



This cucumber is curious as well as useful. I 

 have seen It 6 feet in length, coiled like a ser- 

 pent. It is an interesting thing in the garden. 

 Are grown chiefly as a curiosity and for exhi- 

 bition. Elegant for slicing when quite young. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 23 cents. 



r^EDUCT 10 cents per pound when ordering 

 ^^ seeds by express or freight, customers to pay 

 the transportation charges. 



