Maulers Cucumbers 



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244 Maule's Extra Early (60 days) '^ 



Crisp and Delicious, For Table or Pickling. Darli Green 



When fruits are young, they are splendid for pickling; when ready for slicing 

 they are straight, 6 to " in. in length, and 2>2 in. thick, almost cylindrical, 

 slightly tapering to the square blunt ends. Maule's Extra Early is a quality 

 white spine variety with a crispness and delicious flavor that will appeal to all. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V* lb. SOc; V2 lb. 7Sc; lb. $1.2S; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 



262 Heinz Pickling (55 days) 



One of ttie Favorite "57" Heinz Varieties 



When small, fruits are of the ideal pickling shape and dark green 

 color which show up so well when bottled. If left to grow for 

 slicing, fruits are of uniform size, about 6 in. long and 2 in. thick. 

 Of the finest quality and claimed, by many growers, to be the 

 heaviest yielder of all commercial Cucumbers. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c: V* lb. 50c; Vz lb. 75c: 

 lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; S lbs. $5.50. 



250ArlingtonWhite Spine (60 days) 



Long, Straigitt, Attractive, Dark Green Fruits 



\'ery early, productive variety bearing a heavy crop of long, 

 straight, square-ended fruits which measure 7 to 8 in. in length 

 and 2^2 in. in diameter. Skin is moderately deep green with heavy 

 white markings at the blossom end. Flesh is white, crisp, and solid. 

 Splendid for slicing or for dill pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 



Vi lb. 39c; Vz lb. 59c; lb. 99c; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 



Straight Eight 



Culture: Sow the seed after all danger of frost is over to supply fruits for sum- 

 mer use and another sowing in late June or early July for pickles and late 

 Cucumbers. Plant in hills 4 or 5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seedsin each hill and 

 cover about H in. deep. When plants are 6 in. tall, thin to 3 or 4 plants in a hill. 

 A packet is enough for 15 hills; one oz. for 75 hills; 2 to 3 lbs, per acre. 



261 Chicago Pickling (58 days) 



May Be Used for Bottling or Slicing, Uniform Dark Green 



Unusually popular in Chicago and some other pickling centers for small or 

 large pickles. \ aluable for slicing as fruits will grow 7 in. long, 3 in. thick, and 

 of a uniform, dark green color. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. ISc; 1/4 lb. 4Sc; Vi lb. 6Sc; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 



272 Japanese Climbing (58 days) 



Can Be Grown in tite Smallest Gardens 



Wilt-resistant strain with vigorous, healthy vines which throw out strong 

 tendrils, enabling them to climb trellises, wire netting, fences or other suitable 

 supports. Especially valuable in small gardens where limited space does not 

 permit the growing of other Cucumbers. Fruits are dark green and when fully 

 grown are 9 in. long and 2}-2 in. thick; flesh is pure white, crisp, tender and of 

 fine flavor. Enormously productive. Can also be grown on the ground. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c: Vz lb. 80c: lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.93. 



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147 Straight Eight (68 days) 



All-America Gold Medal Winner of 1935 



An outstanding Cucumber of merit for home or market; the straight sym- 

 metrical fruits grow 8 in. long and about 2!4 in. thick. When ready for use, they 

 are rich dark green, well-rounded at the ends and do not show any of the 

 striping so objectionable at the tips. A good producer, an ideal shipper, attrac- 

 tive in appearance, high in quality, one of the best for slicing or market garden. 

 Pkt. lOo; oz. 20c ; V4 lb. 65c ; V2 lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.20; 5 lbs. $7.70. 



266 Everbearing (50 days) 



Popular for Pickling and Slicing 



A general favorite because if picked regularly it goes on bearing 

 throughout the entire season. It is uniformly productive from early 

 until late. The fruits may be used at any stage of their development. 

 WhenfuUy matured, they are about 4}^ in. long and 2 in. thick. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '4 lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; 

 lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 



269 Giant Long China (75 days) 



Extra Long Cucumbers of ttie Finest Quality 



A remarkable Cucumber from China. It is of the finest quality. Fruits are extra 

 long often growing 18 to 20 in. in length and only 2 to 3 in. in diameter. Skin is 

 deep green, nearly smooth, the spines being few and small. The solid white 

 flesh is extremely crisp and of the finest flavor. Has very few seeds. Even though 

 the fruits do attain an unusual length, they are ready for use nearly as early as 

 the shorter varieties. \ ines are strong, vigorous and very productive. We 

 especially recommend this fine quality Cucumber for the home gardener and 

 suggest that market growers selling direct to their customers give it a trial. 

 Pkt.l5c;oz.40c; 1/4 lb. $1.20; 1/2 lb. $2.20 :1b. $4.00; 2 lbs. $7.43:5 lbs. $18. 00. 



252 Maule's Early White Spine (65 days) ^ 



Fine for Slicing and General Purposes 



When we gave the Maule name to this special strain 

 of White Spine Cucumber, we did so because we 

 realized that perfection had been at last attained. 

 Ever-increasing sales since we introduced it are ample 

 proof that we have not misjudged the exceptional 

 qualities of this splendid table and market Cucumber. 

 Fruits are dark green, straight, 6 to 7 in. long, 2!'^ 

 in. thick, tapering at both ends and hold their color. . 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; Vi lb. 45c; Vi lb. 65c: 

 lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 



Maule Pays the Postage on All Cucumber Seed 



263 Early Green Cluster (52 days) 



Bears Two or Three Sfiort Chunky Fruits in a Cluster 



Medium dark green, short, prickly fruits highly valued for pickling purposes as- 

 well as for slicing. 2 to 3 Cucumbers are produced in clusters. Fully matured, 

 fruits are 6 i n. long and 2 ?i in. thick. 

 Pkt. lOc; oz. ISc; V4 lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $S.OS. " 



National Pickling 



260 National Pickling (55 days) •3^ 



Attractive Fruits of Dark Green Color. Heavy Yielder 



Its remarkable solidity will recommend it to everyone, and it is just as firm and 

 crisp after pickling as before. Early, heavy producer, and valuable for pickling 

 in the small sizes or for slicing when large. Fruits are straight, symmetrical, 

 rather blunt at each end but not chunky. Color is always dark green. Wonder- 

 fully even in growth so that a great number of fruits can be picked at onetime. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. SOc; Vz lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; Slbs. $5.50. 



WM. HENRY MAULE PHILADELPHIA 



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