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MAULE'S VEGETABLE SEED SPECIALTIES 



351 Maule's Model Muskmelon. 



348 Maule's Gold Coin 

 Muskmelon 



The Sweetest of the Salmon-Fleshed Sorts 



(Salmon flesh.) Maule's Gold Coin is very early, maturing 

 in 70 days. Melons are large, heavily netted, wide ribbed, 

 with deep flesh of superior quality. It is a heavy yielder. The 

 melons vary in shape from round to oblong, often both on the 

 same vine, some of which weigh 6 to 7 pounds. In Maule's 

 Gold Coin we consider we have found what we have long been 

 looking for — a melon equal to the Emerald Gem in quality, 

 but a better shipper. Excellent for both the home garden and 

 market. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; */ 4 pound, 50 cts.; 

 pound, $1.75; 5 pounds, SS.25, postpaid. 



351 Maule's Model, the Famous Muskmelon 



Spicy Green Flesh. Small Seed Cavity. A Prodigious Cropper. 

 A Melon of Distinguished Pedigree. High Bred at Every Point. 



' I Green flesh.) A paragon of merit — in size, shape, netting, appearance, aroma, flavor, depth of flesh, smallness of seed cavity, 

 cropping ability and shipping quality. It is by far the finest, most delicious muskmelon ever grown. 



Maule's Model is an early large melon, maturing its crop of fine, luscious, green-flesh melons in 70 days. It is larger than 

 Rocky Ford, the average weight being somewhat above two pounds. It has an ideal shape for a fashionable market. The interior 

 seed cavity is small, and of triangular or prismatic shape, the seeds being few. 



As a table melon Maule's Model cannot be surpassed. In delicacy and quality of flavor it is unexcelled by any variety in 

 our list. The flesh is deep and firm, extending from the rind almost to center of the melon. Rich and highly flavored. 



Maule's Model bears transportation well, and can be carried to distant cities without injury, where it will bring the highest 

 prices. The right size for hotel or table use. One of the best for home or market gardeners. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; l / 4 pound, 75 cts.; pound, §2.50; 5 pounds, $11.25, postpaid. 



404 Maule's Improved Kleckley Sweet Watermelon 



A New and Improved Type — A Reliable Long Distance Shipper 



This Improved Strain of Kleckley Sweet Watermelon retains all the fine qualities of the old type as a table sort, with an 

 important added feature of having a much harder rind, which makes it a satisfactory shipping variety. The seeds are all creamy 

 white. Flesh, scarlet, very firm, of superb flavor and crisp texture. Color of rind remains the same dark bluish green; melons 

 grow to a much larger size and mature in about 85 days. Now so thoroughly fixed as to perfect a new type of this favorite sort, 

 which is desirable for home garden, market or shipping. Our seed stock is limited, so advise ordering early. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; Vi pound, 60 cts.; pound, $2.00; 5 pounds, $8.75, postpaid. 



387 Maule's Panmure All-Heart Watermelon 



The Sweetest of All — A Vigorous Grower and Exceedingly Productive 



An entirely distinct variety that is sure to excite the admiration of all lovers of fine Watermelons. It is not only of superb 

 flavor, but is all its name implies. Solid as a cannon ball, and while it has a thin rind, the skin is firm, consequently making it 

 a good shipper. ^ Seeds are about the same size as apple seeds; but, notwithstanding this fact, the average weight of the melon 

 is -30 to 40 pounas. The shape, which runs uniform, is well shown in illustration. Every one of our customers who grow Water- 

 melons should make a trial of Panmure All-Keart this season, as it is sure to please the most exacting. Matures in 80 davs. Our 

 seed supply of this popular Watermelon is somewhat limited, so advise ordering early. 



Packet, 15 cts.; 2 packets, 25 cts.; ounce, 40 cts.; i/ 4 pound, $1.25; pound, $4.00; 5 pounds, $18.75, postpaid. 



Customers may order half pounds at the pound rate; 2 pounds or over at the S pound rate. 



