86 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



Spinach 



CuLTUKE. — For early Spring use, sow seed in August or September, 

 in rich soli. Upon approach of cold weather, cover the plants with 

 3 Inches of straw or salt hay. In the Spring, when dry, remove litter 

 and plants will be ready for use in a short time. Sow seed 1 inch deep 

 in rows 1 foot apart or broadcast. For a succession, sow every two 

 weeks from April to August. Use 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 

 pounds per acre In drills; 12 to 15 pounds broadcast. 



618 Victoria 



This is a handsome 

 variety with exceed- 

 ingly dark green col- 

 or, and has very long 

 standing qualities. 

 Unexcelled for spring 

 or fall sowing. 



put., acts.; oz.,10 

 cts.; I4 lb., 15 cts; lb., 

 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.75. 



621 Bloomsdale 



Also called Norfolk 



Savoy Leaved. A 



great favorite with 



LONG STANDING SPINACH. market gardeners 



along the Atlantic slope. It has thick, dark green wrinkled leaves, 



and is perfectly hardy. One of the best for fall sowing. 



Pkt., 5 c; oz., 10 c; % lb., 15c.; lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. 



623 Long Standing 



Also called Improved Thickleaved. Leaves large, thick and crimped, 

 with a fleshy appearance. Hardy, and one of the best varieties for 

 either autumn or spring sowing. Packet, 5 cents; ouuce, 10 cents; 

 ^■^ pound, 15 cents; ponnd, 40 cents; 5 pounds, $1.75, postpaid. 



625 Long Season 



Forms a dense rosette 

 of thick, tender and 

 succulent crumpled 

 or blistered leaves of 

 dark green color. 

 With this variety 

 spinach may be con- 

 tinuously grown In 

 any home garden. 

 The best variety to be 

 sown in the spring 

 and at intervals for a 

 Buccessional summer 

 supply. It is inval- 

 uable to both home 

 and market garden- 

 ers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $3.85. 



LONG SEASON SPINACH. 



622 Everlasting 



Available for use during the hottest months of midsummer, when 



ordinary spinach is not to be had. 

 ach, but an admirable substitute. 

 Cooks like others. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 1^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1. 



624 Round Leaved 



A hardy and favorite sort, desir- 

 able for early spring sowing. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \^ lb., 15 cts.; 

 lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.73, postpaid. 



Salsify 



Culture.— Also known as Oyster 

 Plant or Vegetable Oyster. Treat 

 about the same as carrot, except 

 that salsify is hardier, and may be 

 left in the ground all winter. Sow 

 in drills a convenient distance 

 1 to 2 feet apart, and thin to 4 

 inches in the row. Cover seed 

 about 1 inch. Use 1 ounce to 75 feet 

 of row; 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 

 Sow in April or May. 



614 Mammoth 

 Sandwich Island 



This Is an Improved type and 1 

 the largest and most profitable ^ 

 salsify now in cultivation. Roots ' 

 much heavier than the old Long 

 White, which I have discarded, 

 and of more agreeable flavor. It 

 is white in color, and a satisfac- 

 tory sort In every way. It is 

 invaluable to market gardeners. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 

 cents; >4 pound, 40 cents; pound, 

 $1.50, postpaid. 



Quite different from the true spin- 



Summer Squashes 



CuLTUKE.— About the same as melons. Make the ground very rich. 

 A good sandy loam Is best. The squashes are all tender, aftd the seed 

 should not be planted until warm weather. Allow 4x4 feet for the hills 

 of the bush squashes and 8x8 feet or more for the running varieties. 

 Four plants to the hill; 3 to 4 pounds of seed to the acre. For summer 

 squashes estimate 2 ounces to 100 hills; for winter squashes 4 ounces to 

 100 hills. Use Bug Death, Buhach or Slug Shot to keep down the bugs. 



628 Earliest White Bush 



The bush or patty pan squashes are earlier than any other summer 

 variety. The illustration shows the characteristic shape. The skin of 

 this one is white, and it is tender when ready for use. It is of dwarf 

 habit, quite hardy and very productive. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; >^ pound, 30 cts.; pound, 90 cts. 



631 Early Yellow Bush 



Also called Golden Custard. Similar to the white bush In every way, 

 except color and markings. The skin and flesh is of a clear yellow. 

 Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; >4 pound, 30 cts.; pound, 90 cts. 



632 Mammoth Golden Summer Crookneck 



One of the best of the summer squashes. It is of dwarf, bushy habit 

 and very productive. The skin is yellow. The shape is shown in the 

 illustration. The flesh has a deep golden yellow color, and is dry and of 

 most agreeable flavor. This is, in fact, most highly esteemed of all the 

 summer varieties. I particularly recommend my selected strain to 

 the attention of market gardeners. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; >^ pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 



633 Giant White Summer Crookneck 



This beautiful variety is one most fixed and distinct type of the sum- 

 mer squashes. The fruit is similar in size and shape to the Golden 

 Summer Crookneck. (See illustration above), but of a beautiful ivory 

 white. It has the bush habit of growth and is wonderfully productive; 

 cooking qualities is flue. Packet, 5c.; oz.. 10c. ; ^/^ lb.. 30c.; lb., 90c. 



MAM. SANDWICH 



646 Fordhook 



The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It Is one of the best 

 of the late summer varieties and if stored in a cool, dry place, will keep 

 until the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 

 color, straw yellow. The skin is so thin that it need not be removed 

 for cooking. The meat is thick and can be used at any stage of its 

 growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 13 cts.; 1^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.35. 



647 Fordhook Bush 



A true bush type of the above, that can be grown much more closely. 

 The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of the running 

 type, also thicker fleshed, and have a smaller seed cavity. 



Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; J4 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1,5U. 



