90 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



gnificent Tomato 



225,000 Sample Packets Without a Name Distributed Among My Customers for Trial in 1903 



(Bright red.) Never before has any vegetable been tried so 

 thoroughly in all sections of the country as Maule's Magnifi- 

 cent. In different soils and various climatic conditions 

 it came out with flying colors. The name, suggested by 

 eleven customiers, expresses in one word how really good it is, 

 and it certainly well deserves the name of Magnificent. In 

 describing it I cannot do better than quote from a report sent 

 to me by Mr. A. F. Boyd, Limestone, Pa. Mr. Boyd writes as 

 follows : "It is difTerent from all other tomatoes in almost 

 every particular. First — The plants root well from the very 

 beginning of their growth. Second — As the result of this 

 strong growth of root there is a large and \iigorous growth of 

 stock to support the weight of the fruit. Third — As a result 

 of this strong and vigorous growth of stock the spreading 

 branches produce a great abundance of fruit from each plant, 

 giving larger crops than other tomatoes of equal acreage. 

 Fourth— The fruit is large, solid and smooth, easily prepared 

 for market on account of its perfection. Rub each tomato 



with a dry cloth, and your basket will challenge any gardener 

 for size, smoothness, richness of color and general perfection, 

 A good shipper, does not crack or rot; unsurpassed for canning, 

 Fifth — The plant is hardy, can be set out early and not be 

 injured by the cold if protected from frost. Sixth — The fruil 

 ripens early, and the later fruit on the vines is just as large 

 and perfect as the early. After two heavy frosts (the vines 

 lightly covered with straw) we are selling as fine tomatoes as 

 I have ever seen, the people glad to get them at one dollar pei 

 bushel. If you want an abundant crop of solid, smooth 

 bright red, meaty tomatoes that will be large and good a.' 

 long as vines can be protected from, frosts, send for Maule's 

 Magnificent." 



Thousands upon thousands of people seeing this tomatc 

 growing in the gardens of their neighbors were struck by its- 

 remarkable beauty, making the remark they must surelj 

 have some of this seed next year, so that Maule's Magnificent 

 at once sprung into popular favor. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents; quarter pound, $1.00; pound, $3.50. 



661 



The Careless Tomato 



(Scarlet red.) A perfect globe shaped medium to large size tomato of 

 recent introduction. This new shape Is preferred by many growers; it 

 is almost round, being about the same diameter each way. There is 

 little or no depression at the stem end; making It very economical for 

 all uses. It is most productive, clusters of six or more fruits being pro- 

 duced at close intervals all along the vines. Fine for slicing, the seed 

 cells being surrounded by bright red, heavy, meaty and delicious flesh. 

 In color it is a rich bright red. On account of its superior solidity it is 

 a good long distance shipper. The vine Is a strong and most luxuriant 

 grower. Pacliet, 10 cts.; ox., 35 cts,; 14 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.50. 



681 Turner Hybrid or Mikado 



(Purplish pink.) This is one of the largest, and most productiv* 

 tomatoes gi'own. The color is a rich, pinkish red, with a suggestion o: 

 purple. The skin is thin, but so tough as to preserve the fruit a long 

 time in good condition. The fruit ripens evenly to the stem, with nc 

 hard core and in flavor is unsurpassed. It is a strong, vigorous grower 

 Producing large handsome tomatoes which are attractive on th( 

 market stall. The foliage differs from all others, the leaves beinf 

 entire and not cut or deeply lobed. resembling potato foliage. 



Packet, 10 cts.; oance, 35 cts.; 34 pound, $1,00; pound, $3.50« 



