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WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1924 



MaulQ*s 



Farm 5/7^/ Grain Seeds 



The following varieties of field and grain seeds are especially adapted to Spring, Summer and Fall sowing. In the description of each variety 

 we give the quantity of seed required to plant an acre. Write for special prices on larger quantities. We make no charge for bags. 



789 Japanese Buckwheat 



The best and most profitable variety. From 

 J4 bushel of seed sown a crop of 40 bushels has 

 been harvested. Flour is superior to that from 

 any other variety. Ripens e;aly. !Sow36 pounds 

 in "drills or JS lbs' (bu.) broadcast to an acre, 

 put., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, 12 pounds (peck), 75 cents; 

 48 pounds (bushel), S2.75. 



8^9 Spring Rye 



Used with profit as a catch crop where grain 

 has winter killed. Quite commonly employed 

 recently. Sow 84 lbs. to 112 lbs. broadcast to acre. 



Packet, 10 cents; pound, 35 cents; 

 3 pounds, $1.00, postpaid. 

 Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities 



846 Rosen Winter Rye 



An excellent, hardy sort giving satisfaction 

 everywhere. A vigorous grower, producing tall 

 stltf straw which stands up well, with large 

 grains. The Rosen is a distinct improvement 

 over common rye, and should be more largely 

 grown. Sow S4 "pounds to 112 pounds to acre. 

 Packet. 10 cents; pound, 3.5 cents; 

 3 pounds, SI. 00, postpaid. 

 For larger quantities of winter rye, write ris 

 for prices when you are ready to order. 



831 Thousand Headed Kale 



Somewhat similar to Rape. It produces 

 plants growing 8 to 4 feet high, the stems cov- 

 ered with rosettes of leaves. It Is a heavy crop- 

 per. Animals, especially sheep, eat it greedily. 

 Hardy and will thrive on most any soil. Sow 

 the seed in rows or broadcast, using 2 pounds 

 of seed per acre. Packet, 10 cents; 



quarter lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



Sunflower 



Sunflower seed is one of the best egg produc- 

 ing foods for poultry; the leaves make excellent 

 fodder, being relished by all kinds of stock. 

 The stalks make excellent fire wood. It can 

 be sown any time before the middle of July. 

 Plant in hills, 3!^ to 4 feet apart each way, allow- 

 ing 3 to 4 plants to each hill, or in drills; 5 pounds 

 will sow an acre. Cultivate the same as corn. 



855 Black Giant 



This magnificent sunflower produces even 

 larger heads than the iSlammoth Russian, pro 

 ducing more seed per acre than any other 

 variety. The seeds are short, plump, well filled 

 with meat, and have a thin shell. Specimens 

 have been grown measuring ti feet in circum- 

 ference. It is something wonderful and is 

 extremely profitable to grow. 



Packet, 10 cents; half pound, 30 cents; 

 pound, 50 cents, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, pound, 40 cents; pounds 



(peck), $1.50; 35 pounds (bushel), $5.00. 



856 Mammoth Russian 



Flowers 18 to 20 inches in diameter. ' Very 

 showy, and largely grown for the amount of 

 seed produced. Stalks often grow 10 feet high. 



Packet, 10 cents; half pound, 25 cents; 

 pound, 40 cents, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, pound, 30 cents; BKi pounds 



(peck), Sl.UO; 85 pounds (bushel), $3.75. 



. Evergreen Broom Com 



The best. Brush firm, of good length iii 

 briglit green color. Sow in drills, using 10 to 

 pounds of seed to the acre. 

 Pkt., 10c; lb. 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid, 

 Not prepaid, 11% pounds (pcckl, $1.30) 

 46 pounds (buslitl), $5.00. 



860 Hairy or Winter Vetch 



This useful plant Is noted for its e.xtren! 

 hardiness. -Vs a winter cover crop, to prevei: 

 leaching, as well as for foiTige and fert' 

 purposes, It is one of 

 the best. If sown in 

 September or October ,, 

 it will make excellent 

 forage the following 

 spring. The top 

 is small and in- 

 conspicuous, at 

 the start, but 

 the root sys- 

 tem is e X - 

 t e n s 1 v e 

 from the be- 

 ginning. 

 The plant is a 

 valuable nitro- 

 gen gatherer 

 Forage yield, 

 l]4 to 4 tons per 

 acre. Excellent 

 for dairy stock 

 and for poultry 

 pasturage. Use 

 90 lbs. of seed 

 per acre, or (il) 

 lbs. o f V e t c h 

 with 28 pounds 

 of rye or oats. 



Pkt., 10 

 pound, 60 cts.; 

 3 lbs., $1.50, 

 postpaid. Write 

 for our lowest 

 prices on larger 

 quantities. 



cts.; ^ 



861 Spring Vetch 



This vetch or Tares is not hardy and mni 

 therefore, be sown in the spring during Ml 

 or June. It possesses the same desirable fe 

 tures as the Winter Vetch. Use 90 pounds p 

 acre alone, or sow with spring wheat, springrj 

 or oats for support. , 

 Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaW 

 Not prepaid, 15 pounds (peck), 91.50; 

 60 pounds (bushel), $5.75. 



