Beets are so easily grown and can be used in so many ways, they should be in every garden 1 



MAULE'S VEGETABLE SEED SPECIALTIES 



Maule's Blood Turnip Beet 



The Very Best of Their Respective Types for Summer and 

 Fall Sowing 



On Pages 1 to 10 will be found the best of the well-tried vegetables, 

 each a leader in its respective class, having been proven by over half a 

 million customers in all parts of the world. You cannot go wrong in plant- 

 ing any or all of them. When one crop is done, plant another. 



Our general list of vegetable seeds is on Pages 11 to 20. For each 

 class, full cultural directions are plainly given. 



66 Maule's Blood Turnip Beet 



The Best for All Purposes 



No other variety of Beets has proven more adaptable to different 

 soils and climates than Maule's Blood Turnip, which is perfectly round, 

 always smooth, free from side or fibrous roots, cuts rich, dark red and is 

 ready for use in about 50 days after seeds are sown. 



Unquestionably the best variety for an early or a summer crop and 

 being a good keeper, is especially desirable for winter storing. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; y 4 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50; 

 5 pounds, $11.25, postpaid. 



67 Maule's Alpha Beet 



The Best Extra Early Beet for Table or Market 



Maule's Alpha Beet is ready for use in 40 to 42 days. It is turnip 

 shaped; a little deeper than Crosby's Egyptian. The flesh is of a dark 

 crimson color, handsome in appearance. It has a rich, sweet flavor when 

 cooked; tender and free from fibre and toughness. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; Vi pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.75; 

 5 pounds, S8.00, postpaid. 



131 Maule's Surehead Cabbage 



The Best Known of the Flat Dutch Type 



Maule's Surehead is a late variety, being ready to cut in 

 about 110 days. The heads are firm, hard, large, somewhat 

 flattened and of the finest texture, elegant for kraut. Surehead 

 keeps well, is a splendid shipper, giving satisfaction every- 

 where, which is proven by the testimony of over 100,000 

 planters, in all sections of the country, representing all con- 

 ditions of soil, elevation, climate and cultural treatment. No 

 other cabbage in America has, for such a long term of years, 

 maintained so wide a popularity. 



Maule's Genuine Surehead is the greatest and most profit- 

 able main crop cabbage for the home garden or market. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; Vz ounce, 20 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; 

 V 4 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.50; 5 pounds, $15.00, 

 postpaid. 



89 Lucullus Swiss Chard 



The Cut and Come Again Spinach Beet 



The plants grow to a height of from 2 to 2 3^ feet; does not 

 produce edible roots, but makes a large top growth. The 

 stalks and mid-ribs of the leaves are delicious when cooked 

 and served like Asparagus, while the leaf portion, which is 

 heavily crumpled or savoyed, very crisp and tender, may be 

 cooked and served like Spinach. A valuable vegetable as it 

 affords two distinct dishes from the same plant at one time. 

 Can start cutting in about 21 days, which may be continued 

 until frost. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; l / 4 pound, 40 cts.; 

 pound, $1.25; 5 pounds, $5.75, postpaid. 



125 Danish Ball Head Cabbage— Middle Stem 



The Most Popular Late Round -Headed Cabbage 



Danish Ball Head Cabbage produces its crop in about 120 days. It 

 is sure to head, the heads being round, hard and extremely heavy, cf 

 medium size, and of quality second to none. It can be grown in close 

 quarters, on account of its compact habit. 



As to its keeping qualities, it comes out of the pit in March or April 

 as fresh as when put in, and with no waste. It is popular in all home 

 gardens and in the markets of the large cities. Our seed of this popular 

 Cabbage comes to us direct from the best growers in Denmark, which 

 will give you better results than seed grown elsewhere. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; y 2 ounce, 20 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; y 4 pound, $1.00; 

 pound, $3.50; 5 pounds, $15.00, postpaid. 



135 The Houser Cabbage 



The Latest of All Varieties 



Houser Cabbage will average about 12 pounds at maturity, and the 

 heads are uniformly handsome. The shape is round and deep, the leaves 

 closely surrounding and overlapping the head. Very compact in habit of 

 growth, strong and vigorous, with ability to withstand drought better 

 than most varieties. In quality the Houser Cabbage equals the best. 

 Indeed, it is because the Houser is so extremely late, maturing in about 

 130 days, and is such an excellent keeper that it has attained such wide 

 popularity. 



Packet, 20 cts.; 3 packets. 50 cts.; V 2 ounce, 85 cts.; ounce, $1.50; 

 Vi pound, S4.00; pound, $15.00, postpaid. 



135 The Houser Cabbage 



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



