WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Vegetable Seeds — 13 



71 



Maule's Market King Beet 



While traveling in the County of Essex, England, I stumbled on Mar- 

 ket King by chance, and was immediately impressed with it. So much 

 so that after considerable trouble I succeeded in procuring a few cwt. of 

 the seed. Planted in my trial grounds at Briar Crest, as well as at 

 Panmure Seed Gardens, my experience with it is such as to warrant 

 me in saying it is worthy of a place in every American garden. 



Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; but though 

 an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The solidity, fineness and firm- 

 ness of its bright red flesh make it one of the best keeping varieties. 



On the points of flavor and table quality 1 would lay especial empha- 

 sis, for it is an ideal beet for household use. It can be used at all stages 

 of growth, and it is almost needless to say that a sweet and succulent 

 beet like this is sure to become a market favorite. 



The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy cropping, and 

 I. recommend it to my customers knowing tliat it will be both profit- 

 able and popular. Except for my knowledge of its high table quality 

 and great cropping ability, I would not give it so much prominence. 



Paclcet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; \^ poiand, 40 cts.; pomicl, $1.3.5. 



72 Electric 



Rich, red flesh, exceedingly tender and re- 

 markably early. In shape almost round. The 

 leaves are small and set close to the cx'own. 

 The tap root is small, starting without a tapei'. 

 It shows a maximum of edible portion with a 

 minimum of foliage and tap root. Color very 

 dark crimson, with rings of lighter hue. It is 

 early, coming in with. Egyptian. The flesh is 

 delicate, rich, sugary and free from fibre. 



Pfat., 5c.; oz., 15c. 5 % lb., iOc.; lb., ^1.35. 



91 Edmimd's Eariy Turnip 



An excellent early variety, producing a de- 

 sirable turnip-shaped beet, with both skin and 

 flesh of a deep blood red. Very sweet and ten- 

 der. A standard sort of well established merit; 

 long and favorably known; well adapted to 

 forcing. This beet has become very popular as 

 a home garden sort and for the market gar- 

 dener wanting an ideal shape blood red beet. 



Pkt., 5C.5 ox., lOc; % lb., S'Oc; lb., Sl.OO. 



87 Mauie's Midsummer 



The Best Half Long Blood Beet 



An excellent main crop beet. A great favor- 

 ite as a table or field sort. Roots are deep red 

 in color, and alvt-ays symmetrical and smooth. 

 The fiesh is of a rich, dark red color. In qual- 

 ity it is sweet, crisp and tender, and is an enor- 

 mous cropper and a reliable winter keei)er. It 

 is a heavy beet without being hard to pull. It 

 never becomes woody, and is always good for 

 table use or vStock food. Becoming very popu- 

 lar with market men and stock owners. 



Plct., lOc; oz., 15c.; }^ lb., iOc.; lb., $1.35. 



88 Improved Swiss Chard 



I ofl'er this season a particularly choice strain 

 of Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet. It seems 

 American people are becoming more acquaint- 

 ed with the desirability of having a little Swiss 

 Chard or Spinach Beet in their garden. This 

 beet is grown for its leaves only. The middle 

 of the leaf or mid rib is cooked and served lilce 

 asparagus. The other portions of the leaf may 

 be used like spinach. This beet does not make 

 a large root, but is a delicious summer vege- 

 table when cut young and used for "greens." 



Pkt, 5c.; oa;., lOc; % lb., 30c.; lb., Sl.OO, 



EDMUMD'S EARLY TURNIP BEET. 



BLACK QUEEN BEET. 



80 Black Queen 



The Darkest of All Blood Red Beets 



Black Queen is particularly valuable where 

 a late summer or winter variety is Avanted. 

 The roots are pear-shaped, of medium size and 

 fine form. Nearly buried in soil. Flesh deep 

 blood red color; almost black, making a strik- 

 ingly handsome beet, much superior to that 

 obtained from any otlier variety. Exceedingly 

 tender and never woody. It is a large cropper. 

 A good keeper till spring. Its nicely crumpled 

 leaves are of a beautiful dark red color, giving 

 it a striking appearance on the market stall. 



The handsome sliape beets, always cook ten- 

 der and sweet. An excellent winter keeper for 

 both home or market gardens. 



Plct., lOc; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



