88 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



Spinach 



LONG STANDING SPINACH. 



Culture.— For early Spring use, sow seed in August or September, 

 in rich soil. Upon approach of cold weather, cover the plants with 

 3 inches of straw or salt hay. In the Spring, when dry, remove litter 

 and plants will be ready for use in a short time. Sow seed 1 inch deep 

 in rows 1 foot apart o'r broadcast. For a succession, sow every two 

 weeks from April to August. Use 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 

 pounds per acre in drills; 12 to 15 pounds broadcast. 



623 Long Standing 



Leaves large, thick and crimped. One of the best varieties for either 



autumn or spring 

 sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 1^ lb., 

 15 cts.; lb.. 35 cts.; 

 5 lbs., SI. 50, post- 

 paid. 



618 Victoria 



This is a handsome 



^ variety with exceed- 



-j^ iugly dark green col- 



V— or, and has very long 



standing qualities. 



Unexcelled for spring 



or fall sowing. Hardy. 



Plit., 5 cts.; oz.,io 



cts.; 1-4 lb., 15 cts; lb., 



35 cts.; 5 lbs., SI. 50. 



619 Viroflay or Improved Thick Leaved 



One of the best market sorts, producing large, thick, dark green 

 crumpled leaves of fine quality, standing a long time before running to 

 seed. A great favorite in all parts of the country, for fall or spring 

 sowing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; % lb., 15c.; lb., 35c.; 5 lbs., SI. 50. 



62S Long Season 



Forms a dense rosette 

 of thick, tender and 

 succulent crumpled 

 or blistered leaves of 

 dark green color. 

 With this variety 

 spinach may be con- 

 tinuously grown in 

 any home garden. 

 The best variety to be 

 sown in the spring 

 and at intervals for a 

 successional summer 

 supply. It is inval- 

 uable to both home 

 and market garden- long season spinach. 



ers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 lbs., S2.00. 



621 Bloomsdale 



Also called Norfolk Savoy Leaved. A favorite with market garden- 

 ers along the Atlantic slope. It has thick, dark green wrinkled leaves, 

 and is perfectly hardy. One of the 

 best for fall sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; M lb., 15 cts.; lb., 

 35 cts.; 5 lbs., S1.50, postpaid. 



622 Everlasting 



Available for use during the hot 

 test months of midsummer, when 

 ordinary spinach is not to be had 

 Quite dilTerent from the true spin- 

 ach, but an admirable substitute 

 Cooks like others. Pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., SI. 



Salsify 



Culture. — Also known as Oystei 

 Plant or Vegetable Oyster, iieat 

 about the same as carrot, except 

 that'salsify is hardier, and may be 

 left in the ground all winter, sow 

 in drills a convenient distance 

 1 to 2 feet apart, and thin to 4 

 inches in the row. Cover seed 

 about 1 inch. Use 1 ounce to 75 feet 

 of row; 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 

 Sow in April or May. 



614 Mammoth 

 Sandwich Island 



This is an improved type and 

 the largest and most profitable 

 salsify now in cultivation. It is 

 white in color, being quite smooth, 

 is a satisfactory sort in every way. 

 It is invaluable to market garden- 

 ers. Pacfeet, 10 cents; ounce, 

 15 cents; '/i pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



Summer Squashes 



CULTUEE.-About the same as melons. Make the ground very rich 

 \ ''ood sandy loam is best. The squashes are all tender, and the seed 

 should not be planted until warm weather. Allow 4x4 feet for the hills 

 of the -bush squashes and 8x8 feet or more for the running varieties. 

 Four plants to the hill: 3 to 4 pounds of seed to the acre. For summer 

 squashes estimate 2 ounces to 100 hills; for winter squashes 4 ounces to 

 100 hills Use Bug Death. Bnhach or Slug Shot to keep down the bugs. 



MAM. SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY. 



628 Earliest White Bush 



The bush or patty pan squashes are earlier than any other summer 

 variety. The illustration shows the characteristic shape. The skin of 

 this one is white, and it is tender when ready for use. It is of dwarf 

 bushy habit, quite hardy and very productive. 



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



631 Early Yellow Bush 



- Also called Golden Custard. Similar to the white bush in every way, 

 except color and markings. The skin and flesh is of a clear yellow. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; ij pound, 35 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 



632 Mammoth Golden Summer Crookneck 



One of the best of the summer squashes. It is of dwarf, bushy habit 

 and very productive. The skin is yellow. The shape Is shown in the 

 illustration. Theflesh has a deep golden yellow color, and is dry and oi 

 most agreeable flavor. This is, in fact, most highly esteemed of all the 

 summer varieties. I particularly recommend my selected strain to 

 the attention of market gardeners. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; \^ pound, 30 cts.; pound, 90 cts. 



639 



Cocozelle or Italian Vegetable Marrow 



Fruits large, oblong shaped, dark green at first but as they mature 

 become marbled with yellow and lighter green stripes. The young 

 fruits when sliced and fried in oil constitute a vegetable delicacy super- 

 ior to egg plant. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



646 Fordhook 



The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It is one of the best 

 of the late summer varieties and if stored in a cool, dry place, will keep 

 until the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 

 color, straw yellow. The skin is so thin that it need not be removed 

 for cooking. The meat is thick and can be used at any stage of its 

 growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



647 Fordhook Bush 



A true bush type of the above, that can be grown much more closely. 

 The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of the running 

 type, also thicker fleshed, and have a smaller seed cavity. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; ^ pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 



