24 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



The Latest Cabbage of Them All 



THE ^^^^^ Xhe Houscr 



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This excellent cabbage is in verj' wide 

 favor, and thousands of my friends tes- 

 tify to its value. It is at least two weeks 

 later than any strain of the Late Flat 

 Dutch type. In solidity it is almost as 

 hard as the renowned Danish Ball Head. 

 It is very compact in habit of growth, 

 the leaves closely surrounding and over- 

 lapping the head. The shape and ap- 

 pearance are shown in the illustration. 



In size the Houser cabbage will aver- 

 age about 12 pounds at maturity, and the 

 heads are uniformly handsome. The 

 shape is round and deep, as indicated ; 

 and when a head cracks or bursts it is 

 always at the stem end, which does not 

 destroy its use for market. 



In quality the Houser cabbage equals 

 the best, being very free from the coarse 

 ribs found in most late sorts. In fact, I 

 would say that the Houser cabbage is 

 very well bred, and in the careful trials 

 and comparative tests on my grounds, it 

 has shown up excellently with all other 

 late sorts. It is a strong, vigorous grow- 

 er, with ability to withstand drought 

 better than most varieties. 



Its true merit is shown by the demand 

 for it. It behaves well in the field and 

 sells well in the market, and adapts itself 

 to various conditions of soil and climate. 



As to its keeping qualities, in winter 

 storage, I have only to say that it is per- 

 fect. Indeed, it is because the Houser is 

 so extremely late and is such an excellent 

 keeper that it has attained such wide 

 popularity. I ofl'er the original stock. 



Packet, 10 cents; half ounce, 25 cents; ounce, 40 cents; quarter pound, $1.10; pound, $4.00 





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MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH CABBAGE. 



MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH 



This enormous cabljage excels In size all other varieties. Under high 

 culture it has reached the enormous weight of 50 to 60 pounds per head, 

 with a diameter equal to that of a bushel basket, while SO pounds per 

 head is by no means rare. If you wish to have the biggest cabbage in 

 the whole neighborhood this is the variety to plant. The quality and 

 the flavor is excellent. It is well adapted to the South; is considered 

 one of the most desirable varieties of late cabbage for warm latitudes. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; 5,^ pound, 85 cts.; pound, S3. 00. 



132 HENDERSON'S SUCCESSION 



The introducers say of this cabbage : "We consider it one of our most 

 valuable contributions to horticulture. It would be classed as a second 

 early variety, coming in a few days later than Early Summer, but it Is 

 superior to that variety. It is of nearly double the size, and is abso- 

 lutely true to its type under all conditions. It is so finely bred that in 

 a field of twenty acres every head appears alike." 



It Is a very handsome cabbage in make up and habit of growth, as 

 well as high bred in quality. A reliable summer or winter sort. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; % pound, $1.00; pound, $3.50. 



137 Red Polls!! 

 Short-Stemmed 



This grand red cabbage 

 is a vigorous grower and 

 quite hardy. The heads 

 are of a dark red color, 

 and are extremely firm 

 and heavy. The stem is 

 short, and there are but 

 few outer leaves, and it, 

 therefore, requires only 

 a moderate amount of 

 room in the row. The 

 quality of the cabbage is 

 excellent, and I recom- 

 mend it highly. The out- 

 side leaves are somewhat 

 crumpled at the edges, 

 giving the plant a pleas- 

 ing appearance. Well- 

 shaped head is shown in 

 illustration. Pkt., lOc; 

 y^ oz.. 30c.; oz., 50c.; 

 % lb., S1.30; lb., S5.00. 



RED POLISH SHORT-STEMMED CABBAGE. 



HENDERSON'S SUCCESSION CABBAGE. 



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