98 — Herbs and Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



Herbs and Odds and Ends 



Herbs, ^^"^^"^i^- 



warden should have a few herbs. They are 

 easily gi-own and are always pleasant and desirable for 

 flavoring, perfuming and medicinal purposes. 



CuLTUKE. — Sow in early spring, at the time 

 when the trees begin to leaf, in ordinarily good 

 and well drained garden soil, in rows 12 to 24 inches 

 apart. Cover seed lightly. Thin or transplant to 

 stand 6 to 12 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate 

 frequently and keep free from weeds. 



732 *Aiilse. — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 



734 jBalni. — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 



736 *Basil, S-»veet. — Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts. 



740 *Borage. — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents. 



742 jCaraAvay Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts. 



744 fCatiilp. — Packet, 10 cents; ounce, .30 cents. 



746 *Corlaiicler.— Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts. 



750 tDlU.— Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 



752 tFeiinel, Sweet. — Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 

 SAGE. 754 fHorehonnd. — Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 20 cts. 



7S6 tLavender.— Packet, 5 ets.; ounce, 15 cts. 

 758 *Mar1oiani, S«'eet.— Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 

 760 fMliit — Packet, 25 cents. 



762 *Penixyroyal Pkt., 10 Cts.; .3 pkts., 25 cts. 



264 tRosemary. — Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 40 cts. 

 766 fRue — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 

 768 *Saffron — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 



770 tSage Pkt., .5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb.,$1.50. 



772 *Siimmer Savory. — Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 15 cts. 

 ■ 774 fTansy. — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 

 778 fTliynie.— Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents. 

 780 t'W'lnter Savory.— Pkt., 5 CtS.; OZ., 20 CtS. 

 782 t^Vormivood. — Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts. 

 (Herbs marked * are annual; marked t are per- 

 ennial; marked % are biennial. 



/^l • Root used when dried as a substitute for coffee; the 



V^OlCOiry sprouts when forced in the dark are used for salads. 

 CUT TTJPE — Sow m spi mg, m dulls 18 inches apart, one-half inch deep. 



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WITLOOF CHICORY. 



194 Witloof Chicory or 

 French Endive 



The famous Winter salad so popu- 

 lar in first-class restaurants. Forms 

 leaves like Cos lettuce and can be 

 eaten raw as salad or boiled. Being 

 available in winterwill make a profit- 

 able crop. Cultural directions on 

 each package. Packet, 10 cents; 

 ounce, 20 cents; 14^ ponnd, 60 

 ceuts, poitntl, $3.00, postpaid. 



193 Large Rooted or Coffee 



The roots are cut in thick slices, 

 roasted and used for coffee. The 

 leaves in spring also make a good 

 salad. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 15c.; 

 ' I pound, 40c.; pound, $1.35. 



/^l_* Also called Schnitt- 



197 l_/mVeS lauch. Chives re- 

 semble small on- 

 ions. The tops are used for flavoring. 

 More delicate than onions raised 

 from seeds. Perfectly hardy. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 50 cts. 

 /^1« *1 Curled. Treat like 



191 l^ner Vll parsley. A valua- 

 ble flavoring herb. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 30c. 



CC 1 .J Cci,TPKB.— Treat like lettuce, except that it 

 Orn OcllclCl may be planted closer, as it is smaller. It is 

 hardy, and may be carried through the winter 

 in cold frame or under litter. 



203 Large Round-Leaved 



The well known common variety. Matures in 4 or 5 weeks. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 1 j' pound, 35 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 



CuLTtTRE. — Can be sown at 

 any time in hotbed, cold- 

 frame or outside, according 

 to the season. Cover seed about one-quarter inch and sow thickly. 



238 Extra Curled 



The most popular variety for market; excellent flavor. 



Packet 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound, 30 cts.; pound, 50 cts. 



241 Upland 



A perennial plant much lil^e water cress; ready for use in earliest 

 spring. Hardy. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; 14 pound, SI. 00. 



242 Water 



Propagated by roots or seeds. II will grow in shallow water on the 

 edge of streams, or upon a greenhouse bench In moist soil. 



Packet, 10 cents; ■oimce, 30 cents; J4 pound, $1.00. 

 TV J 1* A hardy perennial. Sow in early spring, in drills 



Ly8LnQ6lI011 half an inch deep, and thin to 10 or 12 Inches in the 

 row. Will be ready to cut the following spring. 

 One ounce of seed to:iOU feet of drill. 



275 Large Leaved 



Very early large leaves wlilfh make wliolesome greens. 



Packet, io cts.; ounce, 40 cts.; i/f pound, SI. 10; pound, $4.00. 



276 Cultivated or French Common 



A pure bred Dandelion cultivated from selected strains. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; Yf pound, 60 cts.; pound, $3.00. 



Cress, or Peppergrass 



300 



MAMMOTH PURPLE FRUITED GROUND CHERRV 



Mammoth Purple Fruited Ground Cherry 



385 Melon Peach or Mango Melon 



Superior to all other husk tomatoes for preserving purposes. It is a 

 wonderful proliflc bearer of enormous size fruit, which measures 1% to 

 2V„ inches in diameter. The flesh Is green while the color of the skin 

 is "green changing to a purple. This fruit when made into preserves, 

 has the appearance of green gages. The flavor is simply delicious. 

 The bush forms a plant 2}^ ft. high. Pkt., lOc; 14 oz., 35c.; oz., 40c. 



301 Improved Ground Cherry 



A low growing plant producing fruit good for canning, preserving, pies, 

 etc. Unexcelled when dried in sugar, like raisins or ligs. The fruit is 

 of a handsome yellow color, and the flavor suggests the strawberry. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; }i ox., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



195 Chinese Lantern Plant hlluufuT windowViam. 



Pods at flrst light green, 

 then bright yellow, then intense orange scarlet. Resembles Improved 

 Ground Cherry, except that the color is a deep ruby red. Pkt., 10 cts. 



290 Garden Lemon or Lemon Cucumber 



Fruits short, nearly round, with yellow and green markings, skin 

 smooth, flesh exceedingly tender and of sweet melon flavor. Best when 

 turning yellow. Makes good preserves. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



The fruit 

 has the 

 size, 



shape and golden yellow color of an orange. The flesh is snow white, 



and makes excellent preserves. Superior to peppers for use as mangoes. 



Cultivate same as muskmelon. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 3.5 cents. 



XfS' Recipes for preserving sent with each of the above five varieties. 



El* Culture. — Sow in the open gi-ound, in June or July, drill 



nQlVe quarter inch deep. In autumn the endive is blanched by 

 tying the leaves together, or laying a board upon the 

 plant. Use 1 oz. of seed to .300 feet of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 



284 Green Curled 



Beautiful dark green leaves. Pkt.,5c.;oz., 15c.; }:^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.35. 



285 Ever White Curled 



Self-blanching. Moss-curled. Pkt, 5c.; oz., 15c.; J4 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



287 Broad Leaved Batavian 



A popular market sort. Pkt, 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 

 1\^iiol->«><-v<->.*v-> Oi^e brick of spawn is sufficient for 8 square feet 

 IVlUSnrOOni of prepared bed. Special cultural hints sent with 

 every order. Pure Culture Brand. Brick, 40c.; 

 5 bricks, $1.75, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, 

 5 bricks, $1.10; 10 bricks, $3.00; 35 bricks, $4.00. 



Miicf ai»rl Make repeated sowings in shallow drills a foot apart. 

 UdLctl U Of easy cultivation. Cut when not over 3 inches high. 



421 Chinese or Southern Giant Curled 



Produces large, dark green leaves with extra curled edges. JIakes a 

 fine salad. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; I4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



422 Elephant Ear 



This new variety produces extra large leaves of a light green color. 

 .-V single plant will produce sufficient leaves for a large mess of greens. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 30 cts.; pound, 90 cts. 



423 Fordhook Fancy 



Beautiful dark green leaves, curved like an ostrich plume. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., 75 cts., postpaid. 



424 White 



Mostly grown for its large, round yellow seeds, which are used as a 

 condiment. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 



Nacfiiffiiim Culture.— .Sow in drills, 1 inch deep, in early 

 ddLUlLlUIIl sprmg An ounce will sow 2-5 feet of row. 



426 D^\ ARP.-Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



427 TALL. — Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i\\i., 35 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



616 



Sori*f»l ^^^^ as a salad. Has a sprightlv flavor. Cook like 

 k-»vn 4 t;i spinach. Pkt., 5c.} oz., isc; % lb., 40c.; lb., $1.33, 



