W. E. MAESHALL & CO. NOVELTIES. 
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SPECIALTIES 
IN VEGETABLES — Coiitimiecl 
LETTUCE, Eclipse Cos. 
A perfectly distinet variety. It is the dwarfest Cos Lettuce, and produces a firm crisp heart 
quicker than other sorts, and is the most self-folding variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
LETTUCE, May King. 
A very early and extra fine heading Cabbage Lettuce for Spring and Fall use in the open 
garden, also for growing in cold frames during the Winter. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 
60 cts. 
LETTUCE, Wayahead. 
This is the earliest and surest heading Lettuce grown. It is earlier and larger than May 
King, more tightly folded and with smaller amount of outer foliage. The leaves are light 
green and heads blanched to a rich yellow tint. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
MELON, Heytesbury King. 
A large forcing variety with a finely netted golden yellow skin, thick green flesh and fine 
flavor. Pkt.^ 25 cts. 
MUSK MELON, Fordhook. 
This variety is a cross between the Emerald Gem and Jenny Lind. The flesh is very thick, 
of a deep salmon color. Its flavor is equal to the Emerald Gem, and the fruits are remarkably 
even in size, weighing from one-and-a-half to two pounds each. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
MUSK MELON, Hoodoo. 
The flesh is extremely thick of a deep orange color, skin closely and heavily netted. The 
shape is similar to the Eocky Ford, only being a little more round. Very prolific and not sub¬ 
ject to insect pests. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
ONION, Alisa Craig. 
This grand English variety can be grown here witli as great success as in England, wliere 
if often attains a weight of 2 pounds and over. Tlie skin is a pale straw color, and oval in 
shape. Excellent for exhibition purposes. The seed wo offer is imported and grown from a 
selected strain. Pkt., 10 cts.; % oz., 25 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
ONION, Cranstons Excelsior. 
This is the leading English Exhibition va¬ 
riety, and well deserves its popularity. It is 
very large and handsome, inclined to globular in 
shape, and of beautiful straw color’. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
% oz., 25 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
ONION, Invincible Giant. 
The latest and most important novelty in 
exhibition Onions. This is not an improved 
strain of Ailsa Craig, but grown under the same 
conditions, produces bulbs one-third larger. Pale 
yellow in color. The seeds we offer are carefully 
selected for us by an English grower. Pkt., 50 
cts.; 14 oz., $2.00. 
Invinci'ble Giant Onion. 
A large percentage of the Prize Vegetables shown at the Pall Shows were grown from our 
Specialties. 
