Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. BY T. GREINER. SECOND REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. es bus ome, Oe ee a %6 amounts lo $628 orover will receive ab- se ly fee a B22 cloth bound copy of HOW 10 MAKE THE CARDEN PAY.” | =) & TN ‘‘ How tolMake the Garden Pay ”’ will be found a mass of information that all | farmers and/ gardeners should possess themselves of. The author of the book, Mr. T. Greiner, has} brought to his subject an intimate and practical knowledge of gardening. ae Probably nc)}man is better known as a successful gardener and clear practical writer than i Mr. G., and, in this volume he has condensed the experience of a lifetime, and in so plain a manner as to pu’ ‘all knowledge within the comprehension of all. The first edit on of this work, published some five years ago, met with an enthusiastic recep. tion and large sal | all over the United States. Thousands of farmers and market gardeners have found its purchast) a most profitable investment. During that time, however, a most wonderful progress has been made in the details of garden operations. Methods of cultivation have ma- terially changed ir) the direction of eeeonine the cost of production and replacing costly hand labor with inexpfisive machine labor. New methods of culture for special crops have been “~nany methods, which were in the front rank five years ago, have been rele- xy newer and improved processes. Insect foes and plant diseases have also in- ‘newer and more effective methods of treatment. So that, while the first edi- ‘ake the Garden Pay” continues to be the best work of the kind extant, both publisher were convinced that a new, up-to-date book was needed. The sec- m the press, gives to the market gardener and farmer just the book that is ay work. It is considerably larger than the original work, containing some illustrated, ge ee and bound. Price $2.00, Postpaid. \ 10 copies of this cee ean ine been sold at $2. 00 each by the book ing the past five years. It is with pleasure that I am able to make the fol- ' \nyone ordering seeds, bulbs, flowering plants, small fruits or anything in alue of $6.00, will receive as an absolutely free gift, a $2.00 cloth bound ake the Garden Pay,’’ second, revised edition, provided they request their order. It must also be understood that only one copy of this book if the order amounts to $12.00 we cannot send two books; no matter how order, we send only ove copy with each $6.00 order or over. ee ee ee ae ee Trying Times! Office of WM. HENRY MAULE, 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa. December 10, 1895. at fe) EVER in the history of American Agriculture have the farmers and gardeners of these : United States had so much to contend with as during the last few years; but there comes a time when everything must reach its level, and I really believe the era of low prices and y other disastrous features of the agricultural situation are about to change. When things come to a state when they cannot get any worse, the result is they are bound to get better. All my Southern friends are feeling the effects of the laws of supply and demand as regards prices of Cotton; and the Southern States are now, although the crop is short, enjoying greater prosperity than for many years past. I do not think there is a doubt but what the prices of Wheat and many other staples are bound to be affected in the same way, and 1896 will be a year to be remembered as the beginning of bright prospects built on such a strong financial basis that will last for many years to come. The seed business, like every other business, has been seriously affected for a number of years; but that I have appreciated the situa- tion I think my customers will readily admit. I have given them all through these hard times, good seeds at prices very little higher than it cost to have good seeds grown, and in every way, by cutting down expenses, newspaper advertising, etc., endeavored to meet my friends half way. I have to thank them for standing by me the way they have. My business has not increased to the enormous extent claimed by some seedsmen every year; however, it has been gradually im- proving each season; some years increasing 3 per cent., others as much as 5 per cent., which I consider more than satisfactory. In view of the steady progress this business has made through a period of the worst agri- cultural depression this country has ever seen, I think it no more than right that I should extend my hearty thanks to my old friends and customers, now numbering more than 300,000, who have stood by me year after year, and who at the same time have been the means of largely increasing my business by the many kind words they have spoken for Maule’s Seeds to their friends. As stated above, I think we are bound to see better times in the near future, so soon in fact that I spent last Summer quite a few thousand dollars increasing my facilities, so with exceptionally choice stocks of everything in this book, I am better prepared than ever to execute in a prompt and satisfactory manner all the orders my friends may send me. Wishing every reader of this book a Happy New Year, a most propitious growing sea- son, and a bountiful harvest, I remain Always yours to command, TRS agaccial Ngee Instead of aes a lot of newspaper notices, _u ae my = methods of conducting this business, or writing, myself, several pages about my facilities, etc., as is customary with many seedsmen, I have decided eee THE CAMERA IS A BETTER ILLUSTRATOR THAN THE PEN. eee On the next five pages my friends will find a number of photos of my various establish- ments, seed trials, etc., that illustrate better than it is possible for me to tell what is admittedly to-day the greatest direct mail order business in America. EKG ORES (Copyrighted. All rights reserved.) 39 - Photographic - Views of How I Conduct the Seed and Plant Business. A Row of Sweet Pea Trials. A Few Aster and Petunia Trials. Green-house Testing ‘‘Briar Crest.’’ 2 os A Few Decorative Plants. mle y SAS NE A Nursery Row. Strawberry Trials. ra > Rie RUN IG See Filling Mail Plant Orders. Sorting Plants for Shipment. Nursery Office in Winter. Opening the Mail One of My Seed Storage Departments. = be Potato Freight Shipping Department. Wrapping Outgoing Mail. Stamping Outgoing Mail. LORS A ta ae Nae Se Partial View of Vegetable Trials. PE oe a Oh ae Trials of 71 New Varieties of Potatoes. cunise ak camel ad é AS A Range of Glass ‘‘Briar Crest.’’ Harvesting Potatoes. A NEW POTATO FOR 1896, AND THE BEST ONE YET.——<_em. Maule’s Early Thoroughbred Potato. Perfection at last attained! As fine flavor as the Freeman, as great a cropper as the Irish Daisy, and as early or earlier than Early Ohio. HOROUGHBRED besides being so early, is of handsome appearance, superb quality, an enormous yielder, in fact, all whe have tried it consider it a perfect potato. The seed this year is limited, so much so that at first I thought of offering it only in small quantities ; but after due consideration I have decided to give every one a chance to make a thousand per cent. on their investment. No customer who purchased Freeman or Irish Daisy but made an enormous profit on the trans action. To every one I have to say that the profit on Thoroughbred will equal the combined profit made by my friends on Freeman and Irish Daisy together. N) ASN \ Ki nk Nis, a Ne \ WIN a) | AN di\\ SAN . — — SS AMBENRN MAULE, —— Every bushel of Thoroughbreds raised this Spring should readily bring $10.00 in ‘97. Remember the boom in Thoroughbreds is not started yet. This year on account of the limited supply, I can give them only one page. Next year my Catalogue will not only have a colored plate of Thoroughbreds, but three or four pages of descriptive matter as well. This will be the commencement of the boom, and those who order now from this small notice, will make the big oney. Read what Mr. Terry had to say about Thoroughbreds in the Practical Farmer of Oct. 5th 1895. BLOOD WILL TELL. were 45 pounds. They resemble the Rose in shape, color and quality E very much. They are quite early and were ripe entirely before the rains Yes it will, no matter whether it is in stock or seed. Last spring, | came, so this great growth was made with little chance. The tops were Wm. Henry Maule, the great seedsman, sent me two small tubers of a] not large. They were not as thrifty and promising as the Freemans, new early potato to test. They weighed less than half a pound, the two! hence my great surprise when I dug them. together. There was nothing in their appearance to indicate that they The two tubers obtained from a farmer's cellar gave me fifteen were better than any ordinary potatoes one could pick upin any far-| pounds of rather small potatoes. There were hardly any that you could mer’s cellar. I havea good many potatoes sent me to test in this way, | call medium and many small ones. The two lots were each given about and often find that they are no better than old varieties. We hada| three hills less than half a square rod to growin. The yield per acre of number on trial this year. To make the trial more complete, I got two | Wm. Henry Maule’s potatoes was over 240 bushels. The yield of the tubers of about the same size from an old farmer’s stock, and planted | others a little over 80. Here was a difference of 160 bushels per acre, due © them by the side of the others. He said they were Early Rose. I can’t} entirely and only to blood. In other words, the vigor and vitality of the Say about this, but they are an early kind that he has grown a long time | new seedling enabled it under precisely the same conditions to grow = without any change of seed. All these potatoes were cut to one eye and| three times as many bushels. Now don’t think this is an advertise- planted precisely as the rest of our field crop was planted. They were} ment of Wm. Henry Maule’s potato. He has never written me a word put right in the field, and not on selected ground, but on average. No| about it. When I planted the tubers I thought in all probability I manuring or fertilizing whatever was done on the land where they} should never have any occasion to mention it. But there is a great les- grew. Nor did they have any extra tillage. We dropped these pieces in| son taught by this little experiment. Thousands of farmers are using drills made the same as all over the field, and then treated all the field | seed that has so run out that there is no profit in growing the crop. I alike till digging time. I took a fork and threw out the hills planted | would not berash. I am pretty careful myself. But you will make a with Mr. Maule’s new early potato, and I never was so surprised in all| mistake if you don’t change seed occasionally and get the benefit of my life at any results obtained in potatoculture. In every hillthere were | new blood. In this line of new potatoes we are constantly testing and great, large, beautiful potatoes, such as I have never seen since the first | quick to change when it will pay. Weraised the Early Rose largely for year the old Early Rose came around. There were practically no small | years; but careful tests made us change to Early Beauty of Hebron, ones, or medium sized ones, just enormous ones, such as you might per- | Snowflake, Monroe Seedling, etc., as these newer varieties came out. haps look for under very favorable conditions in a wet season. Now I FP am not exaggerating a bit. The first year I grew the Early Rose there Cm y were a good many tubers as fine and large as these. I have never seen ee 7. . S é227244 - any early potatoes on my farm since, as fine, until I dug these. There RANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. B I lover GUA eeeee Mr. Terry was Offered $10.00 a piece for Single Tubers. ee ee Mr. Root, who saw the potatoes at Mr. Terry’s place | herewith is taken accurately from an average specimen; in a wrote me for a price; and on my quoting him 5 barrels for | bin of Thoroughbreds you can find thousands the exact coun- $100, immediately took them, thus making the first cash | terpart of it. Think the matter over whether you want one transaction in the Thoroughbred potato. Mr. Root is a} pound at $1.50, or a barrel at $25.00, and let me have your or- © shrewd business man, as well as a practical farmer. Do vou! der at your earliest convenience. Remember the first three suppose, when ordinary potatoes were selling at 15 and 25) years of the Freeman and the Irish Daisy, thousands of dol- cents per bushel, he would have paid $100 for 5 barrels, if he | lars had to be returned to disappointed customers. History did not know there was money in them. The illustration | will repeat itself in Thoroughbreds. me—__ PRICES OF THOROUGHBRED FOR 1896._ Pound, $1.50; 3 pounds, $3.00; 10 pounds, $7.50, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, at customer's expense, half peck, $3.00; peck, $5.00; half bushel, $7.50; bushel, $12.50; barrel, $25.00. T reserve the right to refuse all orders for more than 10 pounds, the moment I see my supply of seed is becoming limited. 7 atalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Le Page 7.—-Annual New Davis Kidney Wax Bean. a3td Cs The greatest addition to our list of Wax Beans in many years, and is bound to be the The Bean for the Market Gardener. It leads all in Earliness, Enormous pro- ductiveness, handsome appearance and desirable market qualities. most popular variety in cultivation. ally recommended to Canners. = Especi- LAst year in introducing this greatest of all Wax Beans I remarked that it was with special pride that I called the attention of my custo- mers to this remarkable bean, which impressed me so favorably that I paid the originator a Sum running into the thousands of dollars in order to have my name identified with CQO DO 09000 OO 8 iis introduction. All will admit ) $150 Oct. 15, ’96. this was a large amount to give for a Single variety; but at the same time I was enabled to offer my I will pay the above friends a bean that for earliness, amount in three awards. productiveness, desirable shape, $75 to the customer who § superior quality and handsome sends me the best six pods @ Waxy white color stands without of New Davis Kidney Wax Beans. $50 for the mext best six pods, and $25 for =e @ 666228 2 acompetitor. The Davis Kidney Wax is undoubtedly the greatest bean ever offered. It is new and the next best six. To be sent distinct in the fact that the seed is to me on or before October @ pure white, with absolutely no eye 15, 996, grown from seed whatever, and of true kidney purchased of me this year. shape; this is one chief qualia Ca: tion that alone should recommen CVO HOP DVODWOOS it to canners, as well as make it desirable for use as a shelled bean. The plant is vigorous, and of com- pact, upright growth. The pods are long, straight, and of a handsome, PACKET, 15 CENTS; PINT, Maule’s New [mperial Tomato. The peer of every known variety, early or late, embracing in itself earliness, form, solidity and every desirable quality that goes to make a perfect Tomato. Not quite as early as Maule’s Earliest; but as large and smooth as Ignotum or Matchless, and as solid as Turner Hybrid. So many good qualities never before embraced in a single variety. ‘The best Tomato for the South, the best for the North, none better for the East or West. Every market or private gardener will surely make a tremen- dous mistake if they do not include Maule’s New Imperial Tomato in their order this season. My attention was called to this variety for some time previous to my introducing it last year, samples having been sent out to seedsmen around the country generally for trial on the various trial grounds. From the very first it was recognized as a great improvement, and admitted by many to be decidedly the best early they had ever seen. Not only myself, but every one who tried it was es- pecially impressed with the superior merits of the New Imperial so much, that I finally made arrangements at a tremendous price for the purchase of every seed in the originator’s (Mr. Halladay) possession. In describing it I cannot do better than quote from a letter received from Mr. A. A. Halladay, Bellows Falls, Vermont, dated Oct. Ist, 1894. “In the season of 1889 I found among my Dwarf Champion Tomato plants, (The seed for which I saved myself) one plant that was entirely distinct from that variety. I keptit separate from the others, and was surprised to find perfectly ripe fruit on this plant several days before the ripe specimens appeared on the Champions or Early Ruby plants that were planted on the same day. The fruit on this new plant seemed entirely different and far superior to any I had previously seen. It being perfectly smooth ripened evenly to the stem, and in color between the Champion and Beauty. It was also the most productive Tomato I had ever seen. I saved the seed from one tomato only that season, and have since by careful selections of the stock seed improved it each sea-’ son, until to-day I claim the New Imperial Tomato is the earliest, hand- somest, smoothest, most solid and most productive tomato in the world. In my trials of all the leading varieties so-called best and earli- est, this new tomato has always come out ahead from 10 to 22 days in ripening. I claim and believe that this is the earliest perfectly smooth tomato in cultivation, and that it will produce more and better fruit than any variety known. It not only produces the earliest, but it will hold out all through the season until killed by frost. It also proves to be the longest keeper. My field of these tomatoes has been the wonder of all who have seen it, and with good reason, for I believe that there never was so many tomatoes ever grown before on the same amount of ground. Remember, I am sending you every seed of this new tomato that is for sale in the world, and I believe that the New Imperial Toma- to will prove to be the most valuable tomato to the public that has ever been introduced.”’ "THE competition for the prize I offered the past season for the best six specimens of this Tomato sent to me, was remarkably large and interest- ing and certainly demonstrated the enthusiasm my customers have for this grand new sort. worth special mention in addition to its many other exceedingly good qualities. ( as peas in a pod, and for this very reason it was necessary for me to divide the prize I offered, there being no perceptible advantage in the speci- (See page 14.) In conclusion I would say, I conscientiously believe that in the New Imperial Tomato Iam giving my friends the opportunity of securing seed of the most perfect tomato known to-day, embracing more good qualities than any other sort, and in size, shape and handsome appearance surpassing anything heretofore put on the market. PACKET, 15 CENTS; HALF OUNCE, 60 CENTS; OUNCE, $1.00; QUARTER POUND, $2.50. mens submitted by the three leading competitors. The two most popular and profitable clear, waxy white color, often growing to a length of seven or eight inches. They should be picked when quite young, in which stage of growth they are absolutely the finest flavored wax bean known to-day; but if allowed to remain on the plant too long; they are naturally liable to become stringy. Absolutely rust-proof, being held well up from the ground, standing considerably higher than the Golden Wax. Always full of plump beans, it being impossible to find a windy pod. In point of productiveness it leads all others, the vines are positively one mass of pods, and a field at a distance shows more yellow in color from the pods than it does green from the leaves. Many of our large cropping sorts produce a great deal of waste or second quality pods, but the Davis Kidney Wax makes little or no waste at all, and will grow a third more bushels of merchantable pods to the acre than any variety of wax beans in cultivation. There is no bean I can so highly recommend, particularly to market gardeners and canners; while for the home gar- den it is equally as desirable. One of its special features of superiority over other sorts is its extreme hardiness and shipping qualities. Can- ners even now, are using the old White Wax, which is one of the most unprofitable sorts to grow, but they use it Simply on account of the col- or of its seed. The Davis Kidney Wax overcomes this difficulty entirely, the seed being pure white and of true kidney shape, it is just the bean canners have long been looking for. This being only the first season since its introduction, the seed is still limited to a comparatively small quantity, and necessarily still high priced. 65 CENTS; QUART, $1.00. ‘SGUUS CHALINVUVND I0A0[D JuoT-1n09y s,e[MVpl JO 968T TOF anSo[uzep Jsnuuy—s Mr. Halladay writes me under date of Nov. 16th, 1895. My field of Maule’s New Imperial Tomato, this season contained about 4,500 plants. Owing to the late May frosts I did not put them out until after June Ist; the weather at that time being extremely hot and dry; and I lost some plants from this cause, and more by cut worms and potato bugs, but replaced them. Most of the plants were on very ordinary land not heavily manured. I used about 200 pounds of Bradley’s Complete Potato Manure to the acre; and 200 pounds of nitrate of soda on the three acres. The plants were not trimmed or racked up, but received good culture. We Yn oewewuyy.rpouwuwy) commenced pining uD, torn a toes in quantities for seed, July $ 9 150 Oct. 15, ’96. I will pay $150 in three 22nd. My entire field averaging over 14% bushels to a plant of per- fectly ripe fruit; large in size and awardsitoris specimens fine in shape. Many people came Newall perial iat ion ages sent me on or before Octo= ber 15, ’96, grown from seed a onm]oa a 00a] WIOAVW AUNGH ‘WA 0} Sx10p.to [Te ssorppy () long distances to see them, and @ all pronounced it the finest field of tomatoes ever seen. I have heard I the remark many times this sea- @ procurcd of ime seni si ycor: son, that it looked as though a © $75 for the best six speci= bushel of tomatoes had been @ ™ems- $50 for the second poured down around each hill. I} Pest six specimens. $25 for have tested only one new variety the third best six specimens. this season for earliness, “Bond’s Early Minnesota.” The Imperial CDSS VOOOVWAWGV was a few days ahead in ripening and the fruit more than twice as larg and more than twice as productive. I have kept the Imperial Toma- toes on the vines 60 days after they were ripe, before they commenced to decay. I shall ship to you by freight, Monday next, 207 pounds of very ~ choice seed of Maule’s New Imperial Tomato, all grown and selected 2 by myself. I have no more seed to sell this season. I trust this will 5 reach you in good condition, and that every seed will be sold. - TY also wish to supplement these two letters of Mr. Halladay’s with & the following from Messrs. Jas. J. H. Gregory & Sons, Marblehead, Mass.: “T was at Mr. Halladay’s, Bellows Falls, Vt., and examined his crop cs] of tomatoes, and can say that I never saw a handsomer crop. They 19s were uniform in size, ripened well around the stem, thick meated, and resembled the Dwarf Champion in color. As for earliness I cannot tell, only what Mr. Halladay claims for them. At the time he said they were 14 days earlier than any other, he having tried them for five years with all the earliest varieties known. I measured several of the tomatoes; the result was 334 inches by 24% inches. From what I saw of it, I think it would makean excellent shipping tomato, being very firm and solid.” The uniformity in development of the fruit is Hundreds of specimens were sent me that looked as near alike aq “apydapelud ‘390138 319q TT novelties of the year. One packet of each of S the two varieties described above and illustrated on colored plate opposite, only 25 cents, postpaid. % 8 ADEL Bat Ae: L Pm, , { ~ t eg ‘eis 3 Ka) eppnniearane ene 5H Z: MW oli ah | hm il id SN WS i oo | { J i wm AN ASTONISHING OFFER! __s ONE PACKET OF EACH OF THE SIX CHOICE VEGETABLES, ILLUSTRATED OPPOSITE AND DESCRIBED HEREWITH, for only 15 Cents, postpaid. ALL HEAD EARLY CABBAGE. MAULE’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP BEET. This variety has given excellent satisfaction to my friends, and is | Everyone knows the desirability of this popular shaped beet. My well worthy of atrial by all my customers. For full description see | strain is particularly choice, very early, and of fine globular shape. Col- page 25. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 4 1b., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.25. |orarich dark red. Cooks exceedingly tender and sweet. (See page 22.) EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER. | Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 144 pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.00. This is a very desirable table sort. Also makes a fine, cris ickle. | , : Very handsome, dark green color. (See page 37.) Packet, F cents: | MAULE’S EARLIEST SCARLET RADISH. ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound,, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. If you are at all anxious to have the finest red radishes, and have DENVER MARKET LETTUCE. them earlier than any of your neighbors, Maule’s Earliest Scarlet is what you should sow. Its crisp, brittle flavor, as well as its remar quick growth, alike recommend it. Color of skin a rich scarlet, An early variety, making large solid heads of a very ee ah green L “f risp 2 2xc avor. (S scription A ; b 1 wi Se ace an). fonder, Sho apeeerars tm oy be 60 ta: Ib, a 00 ee the flesh is pure white; of mild flavor; always crisp and tender. Has z : 7 =) ee a 4 ee ais very small, short top, and is equally valuable for forcing or open IMPROVED LONG SMOOTH PARSNIP. | ground; in favorable weather maturing in from 20 to 25 days from the This is a standard sort, and really needs no description. My stock | sowing of the seed. Theillustration on the opposite page is a correct is very choice. (See page 55.) PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; lb.,50 cts. | representation. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 144 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. ONE PACKET OF EACH OF THE ABOVE 6 CHOICE VEGETABLES, ONLY 15 CENTS. \\ \ = S — = = = — = S ——— ’ MAULE’S EARLIEST WHITE RADISH. I am very glad to be able to offer my customers this year, a most remarkable White Olive Shaped Radish, that I was fortunately able to secure in France last year, from one of the most prominent firms of French seed growers. This pure white, olive shaped radish is absolutely earlier than any other Radish, red, white, or any other color, When I state that good sized Radishes can be pulled in from 12 to 15 days from the sow- ing of the seed, all my friends will realize what a. remarkable variety it must be. Has a small top, is solid, of crisp flavor; and in every other respect is a first class radish. This is the first year it has ever been offered in America; and my friends, one and all should not neglect to try it. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents. es YI $50.00 for 18 Maule’s Earliest White Radishes. ( cA \. s = Hy! I will pay October 15th, °96, $25.00 for the best 6 Earliest AY White Radishes, raised from seed purchased of me, sent me B= Yj => by one of my customers; $15.00 for the next best 6. and $10.00 jjp=== for the third best 6 Radishes. It being a condition < that when the Radishes are sent in they are to be accompanied by a statement asto how many days after the seed was sown they were pulled. In awarding these prizes, they will go to the per- sons raising the largest Radishes raised in the shortest time from the sowing of the seed. oo et & 2] 69608 282 8 @ Long Cardinal Radish. Fit for use in 25 days from sowing the seed. It is particularly noted for its crisp, tender flesh, and bright, attractive , color of skin. In shape very regular, smooth and conical; the flesh is of the finest quality. I am sure it will delight all my cus- tomers. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. EN RADISH. This is a German Radish; remarkably quick growing. Planted under ordi- nary conditions the first of May it was ready for the table by the first of June. Has a very small top, which admits of the closest sowing. As shown in illustra- tion the Radishes are perfectly round and smooth, while they have attractive golden brown skin. Flesh is crisp, white, juicy, and of fine flavor. Market gar- deners can either grow this new Radish in the garden or use it for forcing. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. MAULE’S WINTER RADISH. This Radish will supplant China Rose Winter and all other varieties of Win- ter Radishes. Although it isan American grown Radish, it came originally from China. In shape it is somewhat similar to California Mammoth White, and also to Chinese Mammoth, but is superior to both in every way, the roots being more symmetrical in shape, and more crisp, solid and of superior flavor. Without ex- , : ception the most desirable winter variety in cultivation. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, a 20 cents; 44 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. LONG CARDINAL RADISH. 9 SS Page 9._Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULRE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. The Sweetest Say = ‘ The aa w= THE +» WONDERFUL + SUGAR + [JELON. am ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND ALREADY A LEADER. It is with great pleasure that I offer my customers seed of the best watermelon ever put before the Ameri- can public. Jn describing this variety, which I originally named and first offered in my 1894 Catalogue, I cannot do better than quote from a letter received from Prof. Massey, of Raleigh, N. C.: “As Iwas the first to bring this melon to public notice through the | melon had been grown by him for many years from seed originally columns of The Practical Farmer, it is natural that you should ask me | from the West Indies, and that, although he had tried all the new more about it. My notice of this melon was prompted solely by the fact | melons, he had yet found none equal to it. Now itis admitted that the that J,was satisfied that it was the best watermelon Lever ate. Having not |} Florida Favorite is a melon of good quality, so one morning the Col. the slightest financial interest in the sale of the seed, I feel perfectly free | sent to another patch and had a fine Florida Favorite brought in, split to give my opinion in regard to it. In August, ’92, I went to South Caro- | in two, with some of his own, and the spoons were handed around for @ fina at the invitation of Col. EK. R. McIver, President of the County Agri- | all to compare the two. There was no getting around the fact that the ° cultural Society, to make an address at their annual meeting. During | McIver melon was far superior in sweetness. One of the greatest excel- my Stay I was the guest of Col. McIver at his beautiful plantation. It ! lencies of this melon is its ability to withstand wet weather. The sum- was in the height of the watermelon season, and in addition to his gene- | mer of ’92 was very wet up to the end of July, and was then succeeded ral activity as a progressive planter, Col. McIver, I found, was an en- |; by prolonged drought. The wet weather had caused nearly all water- thusiast in watermelon culture. In a nook on the beautiful lawn |! melons to crack in the centre and become hollow, but we never found around his house, shaded by some fine evergreen oaks, a table was ! one of the Sugar Melons cracked in the slighest degree, and there was built, long enough to accommodate a score of guests, asa special altar |! a total absence of anything like stringiness, which makes Kolb Gem of sacrifice for watermelons, and then every day during my stay, dozens | and others so objectionable. Having enjoyed this superb melon so of them were sacrificed. Itis a point of etiquette in South Carolina | much at Col. McIver’s hospitable home, I feel convinced that such a meyer to offer a guest less than half a watermelon, no matter how large, | melon should be known to the Horticultural World. I have grown and the quantity of the sweet pulp I made away with that week I feel ; nearly every watermelon in the catalogues, old and new, and can sin- ashamed to guess. When I first saw the melons being piled out on the | cerely say that this melon is the best of all, and leaves nothing to be table, I asked Col. McIver if they were Georgia Rattlesnake? ‘No sir,’ | desired in a watermelon that I can conceive of. said he, ‘go a little closer, and when you try them tell me if you ever ate Yours truly, a Rattlesnake melon equal to them.’ I then noticed that the shape was W. F. MASSEY different from the Georgia melon. Col. McIver informed me that this open 0 The above letter covers the ground so fully, and describes so tersely, the superior qualities of the Sugar Melon, that I do not think I can im- rove upon it. Mr. E. L. Coy, West Hebron, N. Y., who probably knows Melons as well as any one in America, writes me, ““Wonderful Sugar Melon is certainly the sweetest and best flavored Watermelon I have ever seen.’ More than 20,000 of my customers, embracing among them many of the most celebrated melon growers in America, unanimously endorsed Mclver’s Sugar without exception as the most perfect and thoroughbred melon it had ever been their pleasure to raise, and in flavor far ahead of anything they ever conceived of in a watermelon. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50; 5 pounds, $5.00. NEW WHITE EGG PLANT. TE EN ea I consider this one of the grandest acquisitions to our list of Egg Plants in- troduced in many years; and might well be called a White New York Improved Purple, resembling this variety in shape; while in color when ripe, it is a rich creamy-white and its table qualities unexcelled. Sure to be in demand when it becomes more generally known. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents; 14 pound, $1.25. NEW LADY FINGER OKRA. a, This is a fine new variety of Okra, which in its young state is one of the best oN for flavoring. My customers in the South where this vegetable is principally a eultivated, will find this a fine prolific sort; very productive of long, slender pods of fine form. If used in its early state of growth it will be found excep- tionally tender and choice. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02z.; 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts; 1b., 75 cts. 9292138 210011 IIZT ‘ON ‘HIAVW AUNAH ‘WAA 0} S10ps0 [[e sso1ppy TD THE FAXON SQUASH. SEE = One of the largest growers of vine seeds, has this to say: “I find the Faxon to be the LZ most productive of any variety of winter Squash I have ever tested. It is also the best keeper, as well as the very best table variety I have eyer seen. I would earnestly 1 advise you to catalogue it. Although the color varies, the peculiar shape is very uni- form, so much so that it cannot be mistaken for any other variety. Its fixed and strong characteristics are: Earliness, long keeping, uniformity of shape, varity of colors and sweetness and richness of flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. COOL AND CRISP CUCUMBER. The introducers claim this to be an extra early, exceedingly prolific and everbearing variety. The illustration herewith gives a good idea of its shape which is most desirable for pickling. At the pickling stage they are straight, long, even and Slim, and until they ico reach their full size they are of a very dark green color, so dark that it might be almost $ .BLANG. called black. The knobs or protuberances, upon which the spines are placed, are eI prominent at all stages of growth, giving the cucumber a very attractive appearance. = While a pickling variety in its early growth, it is most useful for slicing when fully ma- @ COOL AND CRISP CUCUMBER. f tured, being of good size and very tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; 1b., 75c. > 10 a ~~ wy MUO pUlU HS GHALNVUVAYD 1240[D JueT-1n098 4 8,27nVW JO 96ST 103 OnFoluzUD [enUUY—o] 248g Page 11.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS, Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. Av S Ww es e- Z Fc =" op = : Is wl =< New Extra One weex earlier than any Other Variety. This isa grand novelty which I introduced last year. The main characteristic of this melon is its extreme earliness. Grand Rapids is well known on account of its progressive market gardeners, and in that wide awake city the New Grand Rapids Melon has been on the market two weeks earlier than any other sort, and sold readily at $2.50 per dozen to hotels and fancy grocers, while Melons grown in the South were practically unsalable. There is no question that it is bound to supersede the Extra Early Hackensack, as it is at least two weeks earlier. Shape is well shown in the illustration, which is taken from a photograph. Flesh is pure yellow, clear to the rind; skin finely netted; the hand- some appearance of this melon is sure to attract attention. To attain best results, and to show its remarkable earliness and prolificness, I would advise my customers to pinch off the runners; while it has no tendency to run more than other varieties, at the same time by throw- ing the growth into the fruit, it makes the fruit of larger size and ear- lier. During the past summer I received hundreds of unsolicited testi- monial letters, all speaking in the highest terms of this grand acquisi- tion. Mr. D. R. Johnson, of Blackshear, Ga., probably one of the largest and most successful market gardeners in the South says; **The 14% pounds of Grand Rapids Muskmelon seed I bought of you, planted nearly 8,000 hills, making from 2 to 4 fine melonstothe hill. Isold them for 5 to 15 cents apiece; they ripened five weeks earlier than any seed I had previously planted. There was many came to see my field and quite a number of newspapers printed facts concerning it.” Why not be up-to-date and ahead of your neighbors, and have the earliest Muskmelons in your neighborhood in 1896. Grand Rapids is absolutely the HARLIEST of all melons, large or small, while in shape and general appearance %* is orte of the handsomest melons ever offered the American melon grower. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 4 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. $100.00 Oct. 15, 1896, 2 ill pay $100.00 to the customer who sends me the largest and best specimen of Extra Early Grand Rapids Muskmelon, on or before Oct. 15, ’96, grown from seed purchased of me this year. TIP TOP MUSKMELON. This is a fine round melon of such attractive appearance that read- ily makes it a selling variety in market. Every fruit, whether large or Small, early or late in the season, is of delicious, sweet, juicy flavor; the flesh is firm but not hard, and eatable to the very outside coating. In productiveness it is unexcelled, being a strong and willing grower. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. MELROSE MUSKIMIELON. This is across of a number of varieties, among which Mr. Paynter Frame the originator informs me, Maule’s Perfection entered quite largely. They average about 3 or 4 pounds in weight, are finely netted, flesh thick, solid and of superior quality and sweetness. The melons are produced abundantly and very close to the hill. Packet, 6 cents; ounce, 15 cents: 44 pound, 80 cents; pound, $1.00. MELONS”4 BUSHEL BASKET i illd “24 <— NEW PINK PLUME CELERY. The introducers, Messrs. Peter Henderson & Co. of New York, have this to say regarding this new celery: “It is the most beautiful celery that ever graced a table, most delicious flavor, crisp and nutty; the first celery to be fit for use as well as the last, absolutely solid,and free from stringiness, and so brittle as to almost break of its own weight. It is a strong, healthy, compact grower, with no ten- dency to rust; stems very solid and crisp, extra early and a long keeper, remaining when properly trenched in perfect condition away into the Spring. The variegation on the tops does not show quite as early as the White Plume, but the celery blanches and matures as \ really a little earlier. It is a self-blanching variety in the same sense that White Plume and Golden Self-Blanching are—that is, it requires Lobberich’s Agricultural Carrot. One of the most highly esteemed of the French seedsmen rec- ommended this carrot to my attention, with the remark that it A should certainly be introduced in America. Many of our best car- Z rots came originally from France, and this variety was so highly recominended that I at once embraced the opportunity to present a ZZAZZL it to my customers, although I have only been able to secure a SS” _WO HH limited quantity of the seed. Lobberich’s Carrot is the result of 25 years’ improvement by a celebrated French grower, who now con- SSgeZZZZ Siders he has produced the most valuable variety for feeding stock. Of arich orange color; grows toavery large size, and while unusu- ee ally long is stump-rooted. It is claimed for this new carrot that it Se EZ \" will yield 50 per cent. more than any variety now cultivated. In BS Sa \\ my trials the past summer it outyielded all the other field carrots; \\ in-addition to its immense yield it is remarkably free from the Se ZZ 72 ‘ toughness generally found in field carrots, and in its young state —— AA may be used for culinary purposes, cooking sweet and tender. See En*“§“—_&qoyM \\ Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. SSAA \ Maule’s Extra Early Cucumber. SSS A This new cucumber is a cross between Russian and Green Pro- lific. Eully as early as the former, while it combines all the fine pickling qualities of the latter. Always grows uniformly and won- RNs Productive, seldom, if ever, produces. a cucumber too large or pickling. celebrated grower of cucumbers writes: “It makes _———mP—XW | a standard commercial. pickle, and in its younger state is a per- SAV fect gem for bottling. Its extreme earliness, in addition to its SS—_YWTWVRqyJ—yYy- } many other good qualities, will make it of great value to market gardeners for bottling or commerce.” The vines are of vigorous growth and enormously productive. The fruit retains its color a long SSSSaaDD"*=™ZZX0-/) while after being picked, consequently invaluable for market. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 144 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. SSSS== — = EHAAAA ———— _————— 7 . SSS iAAZB There is no safer way of sending money through _—————— s i _———— ee _TmYMA A the mails than by Post ; Ojfice Money Order. Itis SSSSSaeSSESTYAz®YZ also well to remember that = = : it costs only 8 cents now to = SSS Z register a letter, where it Jormerly cost 10 cents. I always accept postage stamps sameascash. But no matler whether you re mit by Money Order, Ex press Order, Bank Draft or Registered Letter, I guarantee safe arrival of all remittances made in this way, and on orders exceeding $2.00 the expense ; of sending may be deduct- x Re : ed from the order. MAULE’S EXTRA EARLY CUCUMBER. Lobberich’s Agri. Carrot. HUNDRED-WEIGHT PUMPKIN. When I tell my customers that this is an extra selection of my Prize Potiron, and that the seed is saved only from speci- mens weighing 100 pounds each, or over, it will need no further recommendation. Forsome time past one of my best growers has been selecting this pumpkin, until now Hundred Weight will surpass in size every other variety. Specimens weighing 200 and 250 pounds aré not unusual, and in competition for the prize offered below, some of my customers may possibly raise a ~ 800-pounder. In addilion to its enormous size, which is of itself sufficient reeommendation; (for as every one know, for years. to have the largest pumpkin raised in the county has been the ambition of every grower), it is of the finest quality, flesh fine grained and a bright yellow, color of skina dark salmon. In regard to the competition for the $100 prize, the pumpkins need not be sentin; a statement as to the weight, signed by two wit- nesses and sworn to before a Notary or Justice of the Peace will be sufficient. It must be understood, however, that I reserve the right to have the prize pumpkin sent in, should I so request i it, and the customer must pay the transportation charges. As is ‘! well known, there are very few more seeds in these big pump- kins than in the smaller ones, consequently seed of Hundred Weight will always be scarce and highin price. It is for sale this year in packets only. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. $B3BB2]ODSBW’EBWBUOSBWVBSEBWSBW|SWse $100 October 15th, ’96——_—_ To the customer who can raise the largest Hundred 2 Weight Pumpkin; the report to be sent to me on or before October 15th, ’96. The specimen need not be sent to me; a statement as to the exact weight, signed by two reliable S witnesses and sworn to before a Notary or Justice of the —— = = =3 Peace will suffice. But I reserve the right to have the HT PUMPKIN. Prize Pumpkin sent to me should I request it. “WAN 0} Sx9pao [1e SS9ApPY “SGCAAS GHALNVUVAY 124019 JeoT-an09 YW §,eTNVT JO 96ST FOF eMSopezuD [unUUy— ey eseg AUNGH =~ > a sf ce} 99T9S BTSOQTIA TEAL “ON . || HUNDRED WEIG *V'S’n “ed ‘eTydpepryad 3 Choice BEETS. — Mfjji4 ani Wy) Hi H ili Hii DRC TAT A cc 8 Gut tm Thr, Hl ii) li it p | P | ) ( Late lil | M) Wee i 4 1 @ ali Mm bh J “a Ay Medium Ge LEC att! as oe Early = - ee SSteese adh J csysivais ata 5) AULE’S IMPROVED LONG RED BEET. The best strain of long dark red beet in the market, and especially desirable for 1 or fall use. Excellent for the table as well as a feed for cattle, as 12 tons haye been tothe acre. Shape is wellshown in the cut above. Sweet, tender, richcarmine. Nog should be without at least a few beets of this variety. Once sown you will always wa them. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. MARKET GARDENER’S BEET. The best general purpose beet incultivation. As will be noticed from the illustration here: with, which is an exact representation of this desirable variety reduced in size. Very symmetrical in form, but few fibrous roots and unusually small top. Atthe age of Egyp- tian it is larger, and continues to grow until late in fall, attaining large size,and making a good Selling and eating beet for winter. By Ist of Oct. they measure 8 inches in diameter, and average 6 pounds in weight. One sowing only is necessary to produce early beets for market and main crop for winter use, which is not the case with any other variety. Color outside is deep blood red; in- Side layers blood red and light red alternate- ly. When cooked they are a beautiful dark red throughout, fine grained and unsurpassed quali- ty. For market gardeners it is the most profitable beet of any I know of. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 44 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.75. $50.00 FOR AN M. G. BEET. I will pay this amount to the customer who sends me the largest and best shaped Market Gardener’s Beet,on or before Oct. 15, 1896. Grown from seed purchased of me this year. SWISS CHARD. SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. Grown for its leaves only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and served same as Asparagus; the other portions of the leaf are used like Spinach PKt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 144 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. SS SN Y n wS Oe (= LER : y —S NEW CARDINAL BEET. This is a variety I picked up in England, and in- |; troduced last year for the first time. It is extremely early, being ready for market, six weeks from sow- ing. Shape is well shown in illustration, which is taken from a photograph. Flesh is dark crimson, changing alternately into rings of a lighter color, very tender and of delicate flavor. As an attractive beet for the table, there is no better. When cooked | itis a beautiful solid crimson, and of rich, sugary |* flavor, entirely free of fibre. Ready for market as early or earlier than Egyptian and of more desirable shape. I can highly recommend it to all my friends. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.00. ELEPHANT’S TRUNK PEPPER. This variety really needs no description; its name and illustration herewith fully describe it. Grows fully as large as Ruby King, and while not so thick through it is about double the length. The fruit is very fleshy and of a bright searlet color; and as stated above is very long, frequently measuring 10 to 12 inches in length, and 3 to 4 inches broad; flavor mild and pleasant. The plants are wonderfully prolific, producing an abundance of large, solid peppers, re- sembling in shape an elephant’s trunk, hence its name. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. WHITE WONDER CUCUMBER. Very handsome in appearance and of fine quality. The cucumbers are thickly set and average about eight inches long, very brittle, and remain solid for a long time. The 4 B ‘ , : : : : 1894 8Y ARNG color is always ivory white. Owing to its unusual hardiness it may be planted earlier than SS > most other cucumbers; a sure cropper. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. ELEPHANT’S TRUNK PEPPER. \G wwe J Climbing C b S KE apanese Imbing Cucumber. S = = < x 33) \ Everyone's attention is at once attracted upon seeing | \ Mn \\ a cucumber climbing gracefully and successfully wire q screens and at the same time to see the vines fairly loaded j from top to bottom with beautiful fruit. The illustra- tion shows better than words can express, the remarkable characteristic of this wonderful cucumber. The seed came originally from Japan, and has proven itself thoroughly adapted to open air cultivation. Comes into bearing quickly, and sets its fruit constantly throughout the sea- son. Young plants are remarkably stocky, and as soon as they become established, begin to climb fences, brush and wire netting. The saving of space in a small garden through this peculiar feature is an especial recommenda > tion, as with this cucumber, three times the product can be raised on a given area over that of any other yariet The fruit is exceedingly tender and of delicate flay = Flesh, pure white, never bitter; skin, dark green. 0 ; make excellent pickles, and when full size are exce Wire trellis showing Japanese Climbing Cucumber. for slicing. Packet, 10 cents; ounce 30 cents. Page 13.—Annual Catalogue tor 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULRE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A, 3 Bush Lima Beans. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. “Burpee’s Bush Lima comes absolutely true from seed. The bushes grow eighteen to twenty inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching so vigorously that each plant develops into a magnificent circular bush, from two to three feet in diameter. The leaves are of very large size and great Sub- stance. The bush character is thoroughly established, not one plant in a thou- sand showing any disposition to‘run.’ The thickness of the main stalk and branches of the plant, as also the unusual size, healthy green color, and thick, leathery substance of the leaves, indicate the strong constitution of this variety, by which it is enabled to bear large crops, and is also a sure cropper. Itisan immense yielder, each bush bearing from fifty to two hundred handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans, which are identical in size and luscious flavor to the well known large pole Limas.”’ Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. HENDERSON’S BUSH LITA. At least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing sorts, and the earliest of the Bush Limas. Requiring no support of any kind. It produces a crop from the time it comes into bearing until frost, and being enormously productive, a very small patch will keep a family supplied with this splendid vegetable throughout the entire season. One pint will plant 5rows each 50 feet long. To give some idea of its productiveness, would say, in competition for the $150 cash prize offered in my 1888 catalogue, a plant of Henderson’s Bush Lima, less than 24 inches high, and containing the enormous quantity of 323 well developed pods secured the prize. The size of the dry bean will hinder Henderson’s Bush Lima from being popular with market gardeners; but for private gardeners it will prove most satisfactory, its habit of growth, delicious flavor and wonderful pro- ductiveness recommending it highly. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. THORBURN’S OR DREER’S BUSH LIMA. This bean, first offered by Thorburn & Co., is a dwarf form of Dreer’s Pole Lima. Its habit is remarkably fixed, as it shows little inclination to run to vine. Grows 12 to 18 inches high, and possesses the delicious flavor characteristic of the Dreer’s Lima; withal is very productive, pods being short and very thick. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. W allthree of these Beans? One packet of E oooWhy Not Try anes ie ee BUSH LIMA BEANS BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA BEAN. 25 cts; one pintof each, 75cts.; one qt. of each, $1.25, postpaid. KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX BEAN. . This new wax bean, offered last year for the first time, is the result of many years’ efforts on the part of one of the most experienced and largest bean growers in the country, who has this to say regarding it: “This is the long-lookeu- for bean, combining hardiness and productiveness with fine quality. A strong growing bush variety of remarkable vigor and freedom from rust. It sends out short tendrils, on which pods are formed in addition to those near the central stalk of the plant, which accounts for its wonderful productiveness, amounting under favorable conditions to 100 to 150 fold. The pods are meaty and well filled, thick, flat when young and semi-round later, of rich yellow color and fine quality, and entirely stringless even when large enough to shell. If the pods are picked as fast as formed, the plant continues to furnish a bountiful supply for an unusually iong season.” Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 30 cts.; qt., 50 cts. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR PEA. Nothing has ever anywheres near approached Mammoth Luscious in size or delicacy of flavor, it being far super- ior to the Melting Sugar or any other variety of Peas, shelled or sugar. Dr. F. M. Hexamer, editor of the American Agriculturist writes: ‘We have grown nearly every variety of Sugar Peas listed in seedsmen’s catalogues, but have never seen anything to compare with the Mammoth Luscious.’”’ This is the general verdict. This new Sugar Pea bears pods much larger than any other variety and are from 6 to 7 inches long, and an inch and a half broad. They are entirely free from membraneous lining and strings, and combine flavor and brittleness and succulence far ahead of all other kinds. They continue long in bearing, and even when old they boil down as tender and nice as when young. The vines grow 6 feet long and require sticks. The pods areso long and broad that they should be sliced, boiled about ten minutes, or fifteen if old, and have a little butter or white sauce put over them, when they will be ready to supply the table of the most fastidious epicure; and as they contain so much sugar, starch and gluten, are very nutritious for family use. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pod eaten together. As can readily be seen from the above description, a very few pods, gathered quickly from a small piece of ground is sufficient for any ordinary family. ‘These pods can be sliced and boiled in fifteen minutes, so that the whole operation from gathering to the table can be done in less than an hour. The ordinary shelled varieties, as is well known, require a much longer time to gather and shell, and a very much larger piece of ground to supply a family. If you have never grown Sugar Peas, do not miss this opportunity. If you have sown them before, you should certainly include Mammoth Luscious in your order, as no lover of Sugar Peas can miss this chance of obtaining the most delicious Sugar Pea ever offered. Crop is very short, consequently I can offer it in small quantities only. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. It gives me pleasure to inform my friends that in addition to the $1500 which I distributed for the 94 largest Club Orders in 1895 (see opposite page 64) I also awarded $1200 as follows : $2 oO for the largest and finest head of Lupton Cab- $100 for the largest and best shaped Turner Hy- 5 bage, to J. V. N. Young, Arroyo Grande, Calif. brid Tomato, toJ.S. Hunter, Savannah, Mo. $100 for the best half dozen New Imperial Tomatoes. $ 00 for the largest and best Ruby King Pep- The competition for this prize was exceptionally I per, toS. E. Austin Way, Clove, N. Y. close, and it was necessary to finally divide the prize between + est a st shaped Maule? Jacob 8. Schamp, Minnie, W. Va., Franklin D. Jones, Beck- $50 Fo ese Ste eae to Hees ley, Conn., and Geo. J. Townsend, Palmyra, New York. Barrett, Provo City, Utah. for the threc largest and best shaped Maule’s for the largest and best shaped Maule’s Earl $100 Yellow Globe Danvers Onions, to D. J. $50 White Spine Cacambes to Jonas F. ose Saunders, New Bridge, Oregon. Tohickon, Pa. $100 for the three largest and best shaped Mauwle’s § for the largest and best shaped Improved Red Wethersfield QOnioms, to Abel Steele, 50 Half Long Parsnip, to George B. Sanders. Ferguson, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Sanders failed to give his address, consequently this for the largest Hundred Weight Pump- prize remains unpaid until he sees this notice and sends it. $100 kin, to J. O. Kelley, Sandersville, Miss. § oO for the best Red Top White Globe Turnip, K - \ for ear of Mauie’s Improved Early Mas- 5 to G. Herbert Williams, East Sound, Wash. GU s Rustless \ $100 todon Corn containing the most grains, to § for the best Maule’s Heavy Cropping Ruta Goiden Wax. \ 1p. W. Straight, Sheridan, Mo. 50 Baga, to Joseph Beaulieu, Liberty, Maine. @@S During the last 12 years I have paid out in cash prizes, a sum exceeding $20,000. Saar This is a record unequalled by any other seed firm the world over. QG6RL LOX aNSOTVjVD [eRUUY—'FL eseg ‘SGUHS CHAALNVUVAYD 19401) JUaT-INOy sermuyy FO ee TWO BIG FACTS CONCERNING THIS BUSINESS. ee During the year 1891 I gave away free for trial 272,650 packets of seed. | : postasenst iene During the year 1392 IT gave away free for trial 262,190 packets of seed. en ed In Postage Eling} Whar pane the Wau 1893 I gave away free for trial 32h 5 hh DaCHeLs of seed: A Fortune Exp d last five years. During the year 1894 I gave away free for trial 310,476 packets of seed. | Tn other words, from Oct. 1st, 1890 to During the year 1895 I gave away free for trial 349,267 packets lof seed. | Oet. 1st, 1895, I OO paid Uncle Sam 141 203 : 2 Thus making a record of 1,519,127 packets, distributed | for postage stamps. Do you think there is another seed company in free for trial among my customers in the last five years. ! America that can make such a statement? 14 °v Sa “ed ‘eryd [oped (999138 3129411 TLLAT ‘ON “AINVW AUNAH “WM 0} S1ep.so0 [Te sserppy EZ : sisayt ; E 3 Most Excellent Sweet Corns. D & a FIRST OF ALL. For years, as my friends well know, I have boomed the Cory Corn to the exclusion of all other sorts as the earliest variety in cultivation. I now take pleasure, however, in offering them a variety that is even earlier than the Cory. This a bold statement, but it is made with due deliberation, after careful test by several thousand of my customers. First of All has proven itself, in this test, two days, and in some cases, a week earlier than the Cory, and at the same time produces not only lar- ger ears, but more of them to the stalk. It will be found an especial boon to all market gardeners who desire to have the first sweet corn in market and thereby receive the top notch prices. I need not say more. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. ) aoe WI HENRY MAY = LE ZIG ZAG EVERGREEN. This grand new sweet corn is without doubt the most tender and Sweetest medium late variety ever introduced. It comes in about eight days ahead of Stowell’s Evergreen; the kernels very much resemble this variety, but grow on the cob in zig zag fashion—hence its name. The illustration below gives a good idea of an ear ina dried state. It inva- riably produces two perfect ears on every stalk, and of such presentable appearance as to readily command high prices wherever offered. a most excellent variety for the family garden, market gardener or the canner, and I heartily recommend it to all wishing a tender and delicious sweet corn. Excellent for a rotation of crops, as it can be planted at any time during the season, and can always be depenced upon to give an abundant yield. In mytrialsthe past summer, while many varieties did not produce a perfect ear on account of the long dry spell in this section, almost every stalk of Zig Zag Evergreen produced one or more ears of as fine corn as one could wish for. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. ZAG 7iczAG It is | | NONE SUCH. | This variety well deserves its name—None Such. Introduced first by me in 1892, it has turned out to be one of the best second early varieties ever put on ihe market. In quality it issimply delicious; while I have reports from many customers stating that numbers of stalks contained two ears at least 12 inches long, compactly filled from end to end. None Such is not a white cob, but a red cob variety, and on this account alone is preferred by many. I am sure all my customers will be delighted with it. With First of All for early, None Such to follow, and then Zig Zag Evergreen for general crop there is no reason why you should not haye delicious sweet corn from the first of July until October. { Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. “NONE SUC! WHY NOT TRY | All Three of These Sweet Corns? They make an elegant rotation, and are without doubt the three most excellent corns. One packet of each, 25 cents; one pint of each, 75 cents; one quart of each for $1.25 postpaid. | RED BEAUTY POP CORN. This new variety was discovered by an expert grower, while rogueing a field of Snow Ball Pop Corn and by carefully selecting each year’s pro | duct of this sport has secured a variety of extreme beauty. The grains are a handsome dark red, of great depth and in shape very much like | the well known whiterice. Itis extremely early and very productive, 50 bushels per acre being acommon yield. Very sweet, crisp and tender | and ready to pop four months from planting. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt.; 30 cts. Pag 2 15. Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,@ © 4 From five days to two weeks earlier than any other variety. This and New Imperial are the greatest novelties in Tomatoes offered in many years. The qualification above all others I have to make for this new Tomato is its wonderful earliness. Until 1892, when I offered for the first time Maule’s Earliest, I had recommended Earliest Advance as the ne plus ultra of early Tomatoes; but Earliest Advance will now have to take a back seat, for Maule’s Earliest is not only fully three days earlier, but at the same time is of much larger size, of a magnificent color and delicious flavor. In addition, it is not liable to crack and is very free from core. While possibly not quite as smooth as the Matchless, it is by no means rough, as can be seen from the illustration herewith which is a good re- presentation of this superior variety. Graham and Johnson, of Reynolds- burg, O., probably the largest growers of Tomato seed in the country, hav- ing made it their special business for years, are considered by all the lead- ing seedsmen, about the best judges of Tomatoes in America; they have this to say about it: ““Maule’s Earliest is of bright red color and good size, a little irregular in shape and a good yielder for so early a variety. We consider it as early as any ever grown. Its fruit was all picked earlier than any other variety, although the plants were set several days later.” Such a recommendation, from such celebrated growers, who have ex- perimented with hundreds upon hundreds of varieties, should at once stamp Maule’s Earliest as a variety worthy of trial by every gardener in America. It is well to bear in mind that while there are half a dozen new tomatoes offered every year, but very few ever amount to anything. We already have in the Matchless and Ignotum about the perfection as to size, shape, productiveness, ete. It remains for Maule’s Earliest to fill the only niche that is vacant in the recent improvement of this delicious vegetable. Packet, 15 cents; ounce, 40 cents; 14 lb., $1.25; pound, $4.00. = di ‘eyydopelyyd ‘390138 319Q11H TLZT “ON ‘TO «The Following Pages You cannot Find Skimmed Milk in this Book. the American Seed Trade. Contain the CREAM . of all the Varieties Known to T will be noticed that I never list as many sorts as other seedsmen ;_ still, nothing worthy of mention has been omitted from the following pages. | \ I have been told that my trials at Briar Crest are the most complete Not only are all the new things offered by American a when I make this statement. mad2 by any American seedsman. I know exactly what I am talking about nd for- eign growers tested each year, but I also make it a point to try all the so-called improved strains of ordinary varieties. I have spent thousands of dollars on these experiments, with the result that Everything Good, Old or New, will be found between the Covers of this Book. Tt is rank injustice to offer the same variety under half a dozen different names, and it is almost as bad to list an endless number of sorts for which there is no demand ; but such is the rule in some catalogues, as many gardeners have found out to their disgust. Most of the good old stand-byes have been so improved by careful selection as to be very hard to beat. ness the fact that I started booming Surehead Cabbage in 1877, am still booming it just as heavily, and it is still worthy of all the praise that I am giving it. SVPDVSTVSVIDBOTDVOHTVIHTVSHVIDVSISVOSVIHSDVISDOVISDSS Now I wish to call the attention of my customers to my SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON SEEDS IN PACKETS. It takes almost as much time to fill an order for 20 or 25 cents as it does one amounting to $1.00, consequently, with an idea of increasing the size of my packet orders, and to offer my customers an inducement to have their neighbors send in their orders with them, I allow the fol- lowing discount on seeds in packets: Amy one of my customers has the privilege of selecting seeds, in packets only, to the amount of $1.30, and sending $1.00 for same; or I will send seeds, in packets only, to the value of $2.75 for $2.00; or, pur- chasers remitting $3.00 can select seeds in packets to the value of $4.25. Purchasers remitting $4.00 can select seeds in packets to the value of $5.70. Purchasers remitting $5.00 can select seeds in pack- ets to the walue of $7.25. PURCHASERS REMITT- ING $10.00 CAN SELECT SEEDS, IN PACKETS ONLY, TO THE VALUE OF $15.00. When it is con- sidered that I offer to my patrons these discounts, in ad- dition to the liberal cash prizes which are given else- where, I trust that it will be appreciated by all of my customers. It must be borne in mind, however, that this discount applies to seeds IN PACKETS ONLY, and isnot allowed on seeds that are purchased by the ounce, pint, 4-pound, pound, etc. Every reader of this book will notice that I continue this year my annual offer of $1500.00 in cash for the largest club orders of packets and ounces sent me this season. It will be seen from the above that any one ordering seeds in packets to to the value of $15.00 need remit only $10.00 for same. Now, in addition to this lhberal discount during 1896, Any one who can make up a Club Order for $50.00. worth of Seeds ‘ in Packets need send only $25.00 in full for same. In other words, if you send me $25.00 for seeds in packets, all 5 cent papers will cost you only 2\4 cents; 10 cent papers will cost you only 5 cents; 15 cent papers 714 cents each, etc. No other leading American seedsman has eyer offered such liberal terms, and when it is considered every $25.00 cash club order sent me is sure of securing a cash prize July Ist, 96, I trust more of my friends than ever before will make up a club order. SAK AVENE COVER GUARANTEE ARE YOUA © e@@ MARKET I. SAFE ARRIVAL.—I guarantee that all goods sold: Gardener ? by me shall reach my customers in good order. Il. MONEY INSURED.—I guarantee to hold myself } Aspe heae palsoravek responsible for the safe arrival of all remittances sent to have as ara me by post-office order, draft, check or registered letter. cial Price oar Ill. FREE BY MAIL.—I guarantee to deliver It will be mailed all garden and flower seeds, except where quoted by freetoMarketGar- |||] peck, bus., bbl., or by the 100 Ibs., free of all charges. deners; but as it _ "lll! IV. AS REPRESENTED.—I guarantee my seeds to be is intended only for just as represented. If they prove otherwise, I will refill this particular trade the order free of charge; but it must be understood I do not I cannot send it to guarantee the crop any further than to refill the order, Address aii orders to WM. HENRY MAULN, 1711 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. nay: aw Mg; Cu ARTICHOKE JERUSALEM.—Over one thousand bushels have been produced on an acre. They are = * very hardy and resemble Potatoes in appearance; they should be planted in the same way and are very easily grown. If desired, they need not be dug, but the hogs can be turned in the field to root them up; in this way, one acre will keep 20 head in good condition until Spring, excepting when the ground is fro- zen too hard for the hogs to root them up. To destroy them the ground should be plowed when plants are a foot high. Pound, 40c.; 3 1bs., $1.00, by mail, postpaid. $3.00 per bushel, by express or freight, purchaser paying charges. GREEN GLOBE.—A table variety largely grown abroad, but little Known here. Edible portions are the flow- er heads, which should be used before they begin to open. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents. ASPARAGUS CONOVER’S COLOSSAL.—Known toall. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets. * ROOTS, | year old, 100 by mail, $1.25; by express, 1 year old, $4.00 per 1000; 2 year old, $5.50 per 1000, purchaser paying transportation charges. _ PALMETTO. —It is claimed that this new variety is not only much earlier than Conover’s, but is also a better yielder and of more even growth, while of a Southern origin, it is well adapted for all sections, both North and South. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 20 ects.; 4 Ib., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. ROOTS, 1 year old, 100 by JE private gardeners, even if they apply for it. mail, $1.50; by express 1 year old, $4.50 per 1000, purchaser paying transportation. MAULE’S MAMMOTH.—This variety, I consider, erecta all othess, not onlyin tenderness and flavor, but also in productiveness. It throws an unusual number of strong, well-developed shoots the entire season, and it has sold in Philadelphia mar- kets for four times the price of other sorts. At three years old has yielded crops valued at $500 per acre. PkKt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; lb., $1.80. ROOTS, 1 year old, 100 by mail, $1.50; by express, 1 year old, $4. per 1000; 2 year old, $6.50 per 1000. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.—The introducers, one of the most promi- nent firms engaged in the seed business in the country, describe this new variety as follows: ‘An entirely new and magnificent variety of Asparagus, which is sure to be in great demand, because it furnishes white shoots which stay white as long as fit for use, without earthing up or any other artificial blanching; and because it can be absolutely depended on to give 80 to 90 per cent. of white plants from seed. This grand noyelty has been brought to its present state of perfection by one of the largest and most experienced growers of Asparagus in this country, by many years of care- ful selection from a single plant found in one of his fields of Conover’s Colossal. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 1% Ib., 50 cents; Ib., $1.75. Roots, l-year-old, 100 by ' UAW mail, $1.50, postpaid. By express, 1-year-old, $4.50 per 1000; 2-year-old, $6.50 per 1000. 1q Page 1¥.—Annuai Catalogue for 1896 of Mauie’s four Leaf Glover GUARANTEED SHEDS. RUSALEM ARTICHOKE ROOTS WT ial Wit- { || wi Ricst at the head of my list of Beans, I wish to call the attention of my customers to that superb vari- ety of dwarf wax beans, first offered by myselfand D. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit, last year, namely, the New Davis Kidney Wax. No list is com- plete without this profitable variety, ~ which my friends will find pictured true to life on this year’s colored vegetable plate. @®m es, 2 62aece eq EARLY MOHAWK.—A hardy, early sort, of old-established reputa- tion. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. IMPROVED EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS.—After Valentine, I believe this bean is the next best -.- extra early green pod. It is abso- lutely stringless until it attains full Sj size. It is extra early, very produc- tive, and always makes a good, 4 thick, meaty pod. Pkt, 10 cts.; pt., 25cts.; qt., 40 cts. ROUND PODDED REFU- GEE.—This old, well known variety has lately been greatly improved by one of our most celebrated bean growers. It is somewhat later than either of the above, but still. it is won- derfully prolific, of excellent shape, and in every way desir- able; has always been largely grown for pickling. PKt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35c. BEST OF ALL.—Pods are long, very fleshy, succulent and stringless, of good flavor. They are produced medium early and abundantly. Market 3 gardeners in the neighborhood of New Orleans have long considered them the best of all. Al- though only known in the North toa limited ex- tent, all planting them agree they well deserve the name. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts. NEW PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX.—This is a decided improvement on the old German Wax Butter Bean, being a stronger grower, with longer, straighter and rounder pods, and at the same time is more than twice as prolific. Just as the Rust Proof Golden Wax has taken the place \ of the old Golden Wax, so has Prolific Wax taken the place of theold German Wax Bean; so much ; \) so that I do not consider there is any necessity of listing the other variety any longer. All who planted Prolific Wax last season are loud in their praises,and want no better bean. Its very hand- some golden yellow fleshy pods, entirely free from strings, borne in immense clusters on every plant, recommend Prolific Wax to the market and home gardener. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45c. IMPROVED RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX.—As we all know, the Golden Wax has long m been a popular and desirable variety, its greatest fault being its liability to rust, especially in wet 8 weather. This new strain of Golden Wax is really all its name implies. Pods are thicker than Golden Wax, and if anything of better quality, and above all, absolutely rust proof. I have now § handled this variety for five seasons, and it has given unbounded satisfaction to all my custo- @ mers, SO much so that I can conscientiously recommend every friend of the old Golden Wax to ~ give the Rust Proof a trial, and they will not want any other. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. YOSEMITE WAX.—No other Dwarf Bush Bean can anywhere near approach Yosemite in AN WAX. size, pods being often 8 to 9 inches long, and as thick as a man’s finger. Pods are nearly all solid meat, and are absolutely stringless, always cooking tender and deli- P P cious. Is enormously prolific,and has given great satisfaction the last few years to all my customers. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts. ACK WAX.—Tender, yellow, transparent pods of the most delicious flavor. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. SADDLE-BACK WAX.—A cross of the Yosemite and Black- eyed wax, made by N. B. Keeney & Son, Genesee Co., N. Y. First GOLDEN } offered in 1890 by a Philadelphia seedsman, who claims them to be J broader and thicker than other sorts. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts. GOLDEN WAX.—Ten days earlier than the Black Wax. Pods large, long, brittle and stringless. Say what you will, this variety is hard to beat. Notwithstanding the many wax sorts, it still holds itsown. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. WAX, AW 7 /| . \\\ 3 f y WHITE KIDNEY.—Popular, either green or ripe, and is one \ I\ yf i of the very best forWinter use. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts.¥ y Na /// Hy] AALNVUVAD 10A0{9 JuaT-1n0 yf G,2[NVM JO 96ST 10J enSoyuqup [enuuay—st wey RUST PROOF LARGE WHITE MARROWFEAT.—This has always been a popular variety in field culture, and also a most profitable market sort. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. PROLIFIC TREE.—This is a small, very white bean, resem- bling the old-fashioned Navy Bean, but cooks in less time, and is of better flavor. They should be planted in rows 21% feet apart, and 20 inches apart in the rows, so as to secure a large yield; they should not be allowed to crowd each other. In competition for a $25.00 premium, M. B. Puryear, Linwood, Ark., raised a vine containing71l pods. Mr. Thompson, of North Andover, Mass., a plant containing 612 pods. From this, some idea can be had of their wonderful productiveness. Pkt, 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts. BURLINGAME MEDI- UMS.—I have advertised this for years as the earliest, har: diest and most productive field bean in America, and j have sold many hundreds of B@====4 bushels to my customers, to : : their entire satisfaction. bushels to the acre is not an £ unusual yield, and they have frequently made even a larg- er return. They ripen sever- al days earlier than the Mar- row or Pea Bean, and in a wet season will keep dry and = healthy, while other varieties = rust and spot. The ripened § Seed is pearly white, andE much handsomer than the pes old sort, consequently can be fi frequently sold at an extra price. One of the largest firms handling Beans in (ip Western New York write me (IVAW esi that they consider Burlin- haa @alyn game the best of all, and it oy has always produced a crop ‘ when others have failed. ) Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. Y} 920098 329Q11H TILT ON ‘IAVW AUNAH "WAM 9 S19 pz [Te ssOAPPy hs = 23 2X NSM ENRY M we Foes ces on Beans by peck bushel, see page 63. °V 'S°A “Ug ‘esudlepellUud I-ge 19.—Annual Catalogus for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULRH, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 0. 8. A. EARLIEST IMPROVED ROUND POD VALENTINE. — After all, the Valentine Bean, although many years old, is still the best early dwarf green pod bean to be had, no matter what claims may be made to the con- trary by various seedsmen, who may be interested in pushing some particu- lar variety. I have examined in all sections of the country beans said to be § equally as good as the Valentine, but on looking into the matter, I have not as yet been able to find the superior of this improved Valentine, which I take pleasure in offering my customers. Fora period of almost ten years I have been breeding up the old Valentine, until to-day in the improved strain I offer I have a bean that is fully ten days earlier than the old Valen- tine, with full, round meaty pods, that when placed on sale in the market or on the table, always excite favorable comment, on account of the beauty of the pods or their tender and superior flavor. They are often ready to pick from 33 to 35 days from time of planting. I have not, I know, made a mistake in giving a whole page to this, the best of green podded snap shorts, and Maule’s Butter Wax described below. These two make a combination unexcelled, and no reader will make a mistake by including both varieties in their orders, either for a large or small quantity, according to their re- quirements. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts., by mail, postpaid. MAULE’S BUTTER WAX. During the last few years there has been quite a number of Wax Beans brought before the notice of the American public, so many varieties, in fact, that I certainly would have hesitated about adding another to the already long list, For the last five years, how- ever, I have been steadily booming Butter Wax as the best ofall. Butter Wax is unquestionably the earliest Wax Bean, while its beautiful, trans- parent golden-yellow pods absolutely contain more meat than any other variety. The dry beans are white, with an irregular brown eye, as it comes from an accidental cross between the Golden Wax and Dwarf Black Wax. Being entirely stringless, Maule’s Butter Wax can be used as a string bean until nearly ripe; in fact, longer than any other sort, and is less liable to spot than any other. Four cardinal points may be given why it should head the list 01 all other Wax varieties. First, quality, which is unexcelled. Second, stringlessness, as they are absolutely without strings. Third, earli- s ness, for in this respect they are not surpassed by any other wax bean in cultivation. Fourth, solid meat, for a pithy or hollow pod cannot be found. Maule’s Butter Wax with Davis’ Kidney Wax make a pair impossible for] any seedsman in America to beat. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. f One packet of each of above, 15 cts.; pint of each, 50 cts., postpaid. see) : . AN Ws HENRY MAULE Ls SF aa SSO SSS SS KIDNEY WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX.—This most prolific and hardy dwarf wax @ Bean is unquestionably one of the earliest of all wax Beans. It is only surpassed | in this respect by Maule’s Butter Wax. Jn comparison with the Golden Wax, the @ pods are often ready to pull ten days earlier. Wines are of medium size and hardy, while the pods are long, flat and of a delicate waxy yellow. Very brittle and entirely stringless. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. ; BURPEHM’S PERFECTION OR FLAGEOLET WAX.—I find these two beans identical. Pods are ofa bright golden color, larger than Golden Wax, very striking andshowy. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. = POLE BEANS au WHITE CREASEBACK.—This is that choice pole Bean known through many sections. of the South as the popular Fat Horse Bean. For string beans, the Crease- back is especially desirable, being of a beautiful light green color, stringless, about 6 inches long, perfectly round, with a crease in the back, and of most excellent quality. They ripen very early; in fact, it is the earliest of any green pole bean I know, and pods are thick from one end of the pole to the other. Creaseback for early, Lazy Wives for late, make an excellent combination. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts. NEW GOLDEN WAX POLE.—Golden Wax has fine, rich, round, fleshy, stringless, beautiful golden yellow pods, 7 to9 inches long. In flavor it equals any in cultivation, while the vines begin bearing as early as any other pole bean grown, and almost as early as any dwarf wax variety. It has only one fault, and that is the vines j do not take the poleas readily as the Lazy Wives or Creaseback, but then it is earlier Billi than either, and when its other superior qualities are taken into consideration, not an order for 1896 should omit it. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. MAULE’S IMPROVED DUTCH RUNNER.—Without a doubt far the most} productive pole Bean in cultivation. The illustration gives but a faint idea of its im- mense yield. I haye never seen anything that could begin to equal them, and all planting Dutch Runner this season I am sure will agree # — with me. They are also wonderfully early. Pods are very large and handsome, almost equal to the large # Lima. In flavor they are superior, and cooked green ff in Summer, you will find they equal any succotash you §} ever made. They continue in bearing from July right up to frost. Pkt., 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; qt., 50 cents. NEW GOLDEN CLUSTER,—This variety is an ff improvement on all the good qualities of the Giant and Dwarf Wax, and is distinct in color, in seed and habit of growth. The pods retain their tenderness and plump- } ness long after the Beans have attained a large size, so that only a few days elapse after they cease to be fit for le String Beans before they are fit to shell. The pods are AT he m| a beautiful golden yellow, and are from 6to 8 inches Y i i long, borne profusely in clusters of four to six. Com- mencing to bear ten days after the Golden Wax, it con- tinues to produce an abundance of pods until frost sets in. Packet, 10 cents; pint., 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. \ L I MA B EANS SALEM IMPROVED } e LIMA.—This is a select- Wa ed Strain of the large Lima, but it is so far superior to WW the Lima Beans that I know most of my customers see and grow, that I must give ita prominent place in my catalogue. In the first place, 1 think you willfind it \\ the most productive, and therefore the best table Lima i} you have ever grown. Pods are produced in large clus- i ters, five to six large Beans often in a pod, and ripens only a very short time after the Extra Early Lima. The qj vines continue in bearing right up to frost. The King of the Garden is a first-class Lima in every way, but I think the Salem fully equals, if it does not surpass it. It certainly beats it in strong, regular growth onmytrialgrounds. PkKt., 10 cts.; pint, 35 cts; quart, 60 cts. 1 DREER’S IMPROVED ge, | LAMA.—Very productive and pods Wy are always full of extra plump Beans of the most delicious and superior quality. When green they are nearly as large as the large Lima, thicker, sweeter and more tender, remaining green in the pod for a long time after ma- turing. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 50c. DREER’S BUSH LIMA.— This bean is exactly the same va- riety as Dreer’s mentioned above, except that, jnstead of being a pole bean, it is a bush form of this va- viety. Pkt., 10 cts; 3 pkts., 25 cts. FRENCH ASPARAGUS. —A Phila. gardener says: ‘I have grown all varieties of beans, and I consider the Asparagus Bean the most delicious production and best I haveever had.” Pods grow from 2to 4 feet long and are pro- duced in great abundance. In col- fi} or they. are a beautiful green, ten- der and delicious, so they will not only prove a great curiosity wherever grown, but also a desir- able variety as well. E. M. Pace, Virgil City, Mo., raised the prize Asparagus Bean in 1889. It was 380% in. long. Packet, 15 cents. DI MUSA rps EA A = A = vl ina van French Asparagus Bean. 490338 229Q1I TLLT ON “IOV AUNBE “WIAA 03 S19pI0 [Te SS9IPPY “GAHHS CAMLNVAVAD 294019 JeoT-1N0F S.2TDVH FO 968I IOJ onZoTezUD [enuUy—‘Oz eed SALEM IMPROVED LIMA. 20 °V 'S°h “ed “opudToperd LAZY WIVES POLE BEAN.—This variety originated in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where for age number of years, it has been the most popular Pole Bean grown. Pods are wonderfully broad, thick, fleshy, and, above all, emtirely stringless. In these respects they jm! surpass any otherI knowof. Then, again, the pods retain ™ their rich, stringless and tender qualities until they arcRm almost ripe; so much so, in fact, that I am perfectly safe Ry in saying they are the best of all Snap-Shorts. They also surpass every variety in the way vines cling to the pole, and every bean grower will at once acknowledge this is a most important qualification. Its name, I think, implies productiveness, for, the vines being covered all Summer with masses of beautiful pods, it is just the sort to suit lazy wives, as a mess can soon be picked for dinner. Pods are rather flattish, oval shape, and, when fully grown, are from 4 to 6 inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery, and fine flavored when cooked. They are hardy, easily grown, and § enormously productive. I could furnish hundreds of f testimonials from persons who have grown and used the ! Lazy Wives Bean, all claiming it to be the best Bean they have ever tried, and many have discarded all other kinds, using this foran early and late snap-short, and alsoasdry, ff shell or Winter bean; and such is the peculiar taste and pleasant flayu: of this Bean thgt we have known many § persons who could not be induced to eat other varieties of ff string beans after tasting Lazy Wives, if they could obtain the latter. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents. | IMPROVED KENTUCKY WONDER POLE BEAN.—This Bean, whilea very old variety, has lately been so improved as to deserve cultivation by all people who like a nice long green podded pole bean. It is very early, enormously productive, the pods actually hanging in clusters from the top to the very bottom of the pole. At the same time they are very long, stringless, and always cook remarkably tender. In fact under its new name, the Old Homestead, it has been recommended as the best of all green podded pole beans. Packet, 10 cents ; pint, 25 cents. 2 EXTRA EARLY LIMA.—Also known as Early Jersey. Thisis 10 days to two weeks earlier than any other le Lima, and until the introduction of THE NEW USH LIMA 8ix years ago, was the earliestin cultiva- tion. Notwithstanding its earliness it still equals the ordinary large Lima in quality and productiveness, while # the beans are equally aslarge. Many in the North who § have never been able to raise Lima Beans until they planted this variety have had great success with Extra § Early Lima. Pkt, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 55 cents. BLACK LIMA.—The introducers, W. A. Bur- j mpee & Co., have this to say: “The vine is a me- dium vigorous grower, quite hardy and enor- {| mously productive. Pods havea uniform length \ of about 34 inches, and contain 3 and 4 beans each, which are of dark green color when cooked, §i of delicious flavor and delicate quality. Packet, § 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. JACKSON WONDER.—This is one of the re- eently largely > advertised spe- cialties in dwarf # lima beans; re- sembles Hen- derson’s Bush Lima, and in parts of Geor- gia it is highly esteemed; said to be a very valuable forage crop, but on our own trial grounds we can not say that it ff amounted to |@ much. Pkt., 10 Meeliz\ waies meek a B Actual Count July 1st, 1895, I had 307,335 customers at 45,059 different post offices. y 9 There are still very nearly 20,000 post offices in the U.S. at which we have no customers. Any one who first sends me an order from an office where I have no customer will re- Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULRH, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. “The vines grow luxuriantly, and furnish a bountiful supply of enormous pods, many specimens measuring from 5 to 8 inches and often producing 5 and 6 beans to the pod, all perfectly formed and possessing superb qualities, unexcelled by any that have come to my notice during a practical experience in bean cul- ture of 20 years.” Pkt., 10 os @oage *1,.—Aumual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf \\" i \ 7 Hl i tat i 1) WE Te ZEN Ez MAULE’S DARK RED EGYPTIAN.—Absolutely the most popular beet among market gardeners for forcing purposes; considered by many the earliest of all. Roots are turnip Shaped, and when young are hard, crisp and tender; color a very dark red. I can particularly recommend my strain to those desiring to sow the best strain of Egyptian Beet on the mare ket. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; 5 pounds, $2.50. ECLIPSE.—My special strain of this popular beet is as early as the Egyptian, and by many of my customers is considered to be of better quality and flavor. It has a remarkably sma!}l top, is very smooth, fine grained and'tender. Bright redin color. During the last few years many of my market gardening friends have discarded Egyptian for this strain of Eclipse Beet, and each year witnesses an increased demand for this variety. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; 5 pounds, $2.50. DMAND’S TURNIP.—This is a very thoroughbred strain of Turnip Beet; very early, good shape with smalltop. It has given excellent satisfaction on the Boston and other New England markets where it has loug been considered a most popular variety. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; 5 pounds, $2.50. PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP.—This is a very early beet, maturing about the same time, or a little later, than Eclipse. Itis very rich and sugary, and is highly thought of by all who have ever sown it. Flesh is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, but boils red. It is a very smooth variety, and a decidedly profitable one for marketing. Packet, 6 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; 5 pounds, $2.50. BASTIAN’S EARLY RED.—Very early, quick large growth, fine form and bright red color. Profitable for either market or home garden. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; 5 pounds, $2.50 MAULE’S BLOOD TURNIP.—The Blood Turnip beet is known the world over as a most desirable variety, and there are any number of strains, good, bad and indifferent. Havin grown what I consider the most desirable and carefully selocted of all these various stocks, have for several years been supplying it to thousands of my customers to their entire satisfac- tion. It is nearly as early as Egyptian, but surpasses the latter variety in flavor. Colora § | rich, dark red; roots fine grained, globular shape, with small top. Free from side or fibrous | roots, always remarkably smooth. Excellent for forcing and a very superior keeper, thus making it also desirable for winter use. Cooks sweet, tender and crisp, and in every way may § be considered the standard sort for the market and home gardener. Has made a good crop seven weeks from sowing. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 35 cts.; 1b., $1.00; 5 1bs., $3.75. EARLY BASSANO.—Grows to a good size, an excellent strain for greens; an old variety, but still much thought of by many growers. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts. MARKET GARDENER’S.—Absolutely the best strain of half-long beet on the market. § For years I have not had enough seed to supply the demand. (See. Specialties.) Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.75. ; : H KF LONG BLOOD.—An excellent second early; good also for winter use. : Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents, MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG RED.—Way ahead of any other strain of long dark red beet on the market. Especially desirable for winter or fall use. § (See Specialties.) Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents; 5 pounds, $3.50. NEW CARDINAL.—This new globe shaped beet is quite an acqui- | sition; of most desirable shape and color; in every way a variety that » recommends itself to the market or private gardener. Flesh 1s rich dark red,of tender and delicate flavor. (See specialties.) Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 pound, 35 cts.; pound, $1.00. Wi i fh , =2\ \ °V SD “ug esudTopeltad ‘390498 22129q IIA TILT ‘ON “ATAVW AUNAH “WA 0} SXOpsIO [JU Ss2IPPY ‘SCAAS CHALNVUVAD 2040]0 Jue7T-1n0g G.2[MVI JO 968T 1OJ ouZo[UzUD [unUUY—"Ze eSug One of the best beets ever raised, for feed- Tree ing cows and young stock.* Can be raised at a Des cost of 5 cents per bushel, as it has yielded 30 MW yy syn mi) oD ? tons and Over per acre. Very free of side roots. The $25.00 prize offered in 1888 for the heaviest Imperial Sugar Beet raised from Maule’s seeds was secured by J. V. N. Young, Arroyo Grande, Cal., with a specimen weighing 3944 pounds. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 1b., 15 cents; lb., 40 cents; 5 lbs., $1.75. WURZELS MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED.—The best = MANGEL for deep soil. — This splendid variety has created a great sensation wherever grown, on account of its _extraordinary size, won- derful productiveness and superior quality. At Smithfield ( attle Show specimens have been exhibited weighing 50 Ibs. In 1887 one of my customers raised a Prize Long Red weighing 61 lbs. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 5 1bs., $1.50. MAULE’S CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE.—This is the best Yellow Globe in cultiva- tion. It is a splendid keeper, and cows fed on it give an unusual supply of rich milk. I can highly recommend this strain of Yellow Globe to all. Paciket, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; '4 pound, 15 cents; pound, 35 cents, 5 pounds, $1.50. : YELLOW TANKARD.— Best for dairy farming. — Considered indispensable among English Dairy farmers; it is stated by them they are able to obtain a higher price for milk when feeding cows on Golden Tankard. Sheep thrive on it. Other Mangels cut white circled with yellow, but Golden Tankard is of a rich, deep yellow throughout. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper, for on account of its Shape roots can _be left standing close in rows. Do not omit this variety when ordering. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; ly pound, 15 cents; pound, 40 cents; 5 pounds, $1.75. : : THE JUMBO.—Has produced over 60 tons to the acre, and is the very best strain of long red in cultivation. Has been grown to weigh over 50 pounds, yet it is not coarse, but most excellent for stock feeding. A Jumbo Mangel weighing 91 pounds, raised by Forrest Loberts, Arroyo Grande, Cal., secured him the $50.00 premium in 1888. If you want the heaviest cropper of all Mangels, sow the Jumbo this year. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 20 cents; pound, 45 cents; 5 pounds, $2.00. MAULE’S GATEPOST.—One of the very finest mangels ever introduced, giving unbounded satisfaction wherever grown. The crop is very uniform and the roots heavy, handsome and clean, with single tap root. In 1889 a Gatepost weighing 39 pounds, raised by Mrs.Irene D. Halli, Orange, Cala., secured the $50.00. In flavor they are wonderfully rich and Butritious. With good cultivation will crop at the rate of 2,500 bushels per acre. Particularly recommended to graziers. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 20 cents; pound, 45 cents; 5 pounds, $2.00. g NEW GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE.—It has a magnificent root, and is easily lifted from the ground; produces enormous crops, and has proven itself to be a most excellent keeper. It grows more than half above ground, is remarkably even in shape, rather elongated in form, and of most vigorous habit of growth. Fine neck and smooth skin. PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 1bs., $2.00. EDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULKH, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A. | Dn za £ < =) 5 he © > ° - 2 oo I © = D i 5 = & 2 e g GY ~ yyy LZ wy i] Y TB, ties é Y Wt Vy, = Gh iio Y, “Yip GEE. - i) WY, tizy “y tt ol|GZ Yh 244 IW i ZG lim GZ = Yip yy ZY Viet GZ PLZZ tp 0, € ZZ Yy E Z 3 ee ~ a - 3 1S) - 8 5 \ | | 1 <, i] gR ° ) a NEW EARLIEST EXPRESS. NEW EARLIEST EXPRESS.—AIthough I first introduced this Cab- bage in ’87, it still heads the list as the earliest Cabbage in cultiva- tiom, and bids fair to hold its position for many years tocome. In this -. connection, I wish to call attention to the fact that I have boomed g Express for 9 years, Surehead for 19 years, and Midsummer, which A I first introduced in 1889, for 7 years. Now almost every seedsman ap- ZA pears to have the idea that he should introduce a new Cabbage every year, andif the pace is kept up for a few years more, the number of Cabbages listed by the Am. seedsman, if he wants to sell them all, will run into the hundreds. I point with pride to the fact that in 19 years AI have introduced only four varieties—Sure-head in 1877; Express in 3: 1887; Midsummer in 1889, and the Lupton in 1894, every ome of which have come tostay. Asking your pardon for digressing in this way, I will now say in regard to Express: It has frequently produced fair size, marketable heads in 70 days from sowing the seed; it is evena few days earlier than the celebrated Etampes, but does not form quite so large ahead. When it is considered, however, that the Express forms a head fit for use in 70 to 80 days from the sowing of the seed, every one will at once admit it is a wonderful addition to our list of Cabbages. In quality itis A No.1, has comparatively few loose leaves, and almost every plant forms a fine head every time. Like Etampes, it holds its head admirably, and as it can be planted close together, yields a very large crop. There are many Cabbages called earliest, « listed by others, but my customers always find that Express dis= countsthem all. Pkt, 10 cts.; ounce, 25cts.; 4% lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. MAULE’S MIDSUMMER.—This excellent variety is nearly as early as Early Summer, and at the same time produces much larger heads, which for solidity and compactness are unsurpass- ed. Its short, compact growth permits its being plant ed close in rows, so although the heads are much larger than Early Summer, as many plants can _ be set to the acre. It is a remarkably sure header, and for a market crop is ome of the most profitable varieties im ex= istemce. Maule’s Midsummer is very Similar in many respects to the All Seasons, lately introduced by Mr. Gregory, and comes from very near the same source on Long Island. Plant Express for early, Midsum- mer for Summer and the Lupton, Sure-head or Prize Drumhead for Winter, and you will have a suc- cession of fine Cabbage all the year round, and the finest heads, both Zw, as to solidity and quality, that Zit has ever been your fortune 47 to raise. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 44 1b*, 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50. Mammoth Red Rock. % The largestand hardiest heading red Cab- bagein cultivation. Successful Long Is- land market gardeners will raise no other kind of red Cabbage, for they consider this the best ofall. The heads frequently av- erage 12 pounds each, and it is a very sure cropper. If you want as fine red Cabbage as youever saw, you must sow Red Rock, for it absolutely leads every other red sort, and I know you will be pleased with it. True seed of Red Rock has been scarce for years, a8 it is a very shy seeder, but this year, [am glad to announce to my custo- mers, I harvested a crop of choice seed ex- ceeding 400 pounds, consequently take leasure in offering it at the following re- Sued prices: Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 ats.; 44 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50. VSO (eM ‘BpUd ope (990295 F19QTTT TILT “ON “A IAVW AUNAH “WAL 0} 8x9Ps [Te S80IPPY “SCAAS CAALNVUVAND Jea0jN JvorT-1n0,J 8,o[NVIY JO 9GST 10¥ onZoTVIVO [euUAY—“Fe eSeg <5 Really Good Barly Cabbages. EARLIEST ETAIIPES. Pkt., 10 cts. : sae EARLIEST ETAMPES.—Earliest Etampes has fairly sprung into popular favor. Full ten days to two weeks earlier than any other variety, excepting New Express, it forms fine, hard and solid pointed heads of extra quality, much larger and finer than § the Early York. It has a short stem growing close to} the ground, and by reason of its few outer leaves, can be J planted much closer together than any other. Itisin every way one of the most desirable extra early j Cabbages ever introduced. Sown in March, it is | frequently ready for use by the first of June. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4% lb., 60 cts.; ib., $2.00. MAULE’S PRIZE WAKEFIELD.—There is no question that the Wakefield i¢ the best early Cabbage in America to-day, consequently it is not to be wondered atths% I should take particular pains in furnishing my customers with an extra choice straiz f of seed of this variety. I feel perfectly safe in saying that I consider I have to-day the § finest and truest stock of Jersey Wakefield in America. Neither pains, trouble nor ez- pense have been spared in producing or selecting my seed of this variety, which 1 have grown forme right at the fountain head of the Wakefield Cabbage—on Long Island. The strain I offer is just the sort for market gardeners and all others who look for quality first and then cost of seed afterwards. Forms an unusually large head; almost as early as Earliest Etampes, while for compactness and regularity of growth it cannot be sur- passed. It has remarkably few outer leaves, and is always sure to mature fine, market able heads, fre- quently in 100 days from plant- ing. Market or private garden- 7 ers cannot make a mistake by sowing Maule’s strain of this justly celebrated, popular and pro- fitable market variety. PEt., 10c.; 02, 30c.; 14 1b,, $1; lb., $3.00. READ Page 29} if You wish to know about Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. MAULE’S WINNINGSTADT.—Is_ very early forming large, cone-shaped heads of excellent quality and is very certain to head, as it will grow a solid head } in seasons when other sorts fail to produce anything. On account of its very_hard heads, it keeps well both WinterandSummer. It seems to suffer less from Cab- bage worms than any other sort. Market gardeners T and others desiring a choice strain of this popu- HE COMING lar Cabbage ought to sow Maule’s Seeds. Packet, | CABBAGE.-—@ } 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. IMPROVED BRUNSWICK, '-= Short-Stemmed.—Many people who only grow one variety of Cabbage, prefer the Brunswick to any other, as it is most excellent, planted early or late. Always a reliable header, and with ordinary cultivation, will readily weigh 20 to 30 lbs. In quality it is most desirable, while there is no question it is the ear- liest of all the large, hard-heading Drumhead varieties of Cabbage. I have long taken pride in furnishing my customers with an extra strain of Short-Stemmed Brunswick Cabbage seed, and for this reason my prices are a little higher than for the ordinary strains of Brunswick generally offered, but the seed is well worth the difference. Packet, 10 cts., ounce, 25 cts.; 14 lb., 60 ets.; lb., $2.00. ALL HEAD EARLY: . My friend, Mr. Burpee, has this to say about All Head Early: “The * claims made for this distinct new Cabbage are, first, earliness. It is the earliest of all large Cabbages, being at least a week earlier than any of the various Strains of Early Summer Cabbage. Second, size. It is fully one-third larger than the Eariy Summer Cabbage, and therefore much more profitable to the market garden- er. Third,uniformity. The All Head Early is unquestionably the nearest ap- proach to a thoroughbred Cabbage of any variety yet introduced, both as regards size and uniformity of development. Selection, the means employed to establish this variety, has been constantly made to secure the largest early heads, with the fewest loose leaves. The deep, flat heads are remarkably solid and uniform in color, as wellas in shape and size. Fourth, qual- ity. The main feature of a good Cabbage is ten- derness, and in this respect it surpasses all others. Tenderness is the result of rapid growth, and as the All Head Early comes in quicker than any of the other flat Cab- bages, it is consequently more tender; veins and mid-ribs of leaves are also finer than those of any other variety. Fifth, adaptation. While All Head Early is all that can be desired for earliness, it is also valuable for a late or Winter Cabbage. Seed sown in July and set out about the = middle of August, will bring heads, large and solid, which are sure to winter well Sixth, yield. By reason of the compac habit of its growth, and absence of loose = leaves, fully one thousand more heads can beset to the acre than of most other va- rieties, Set plants 18 in. apart in rows, with 3 ft. between the rows; plants can be set per acre, 95 per cent. of which, in an ordinary season, will make good heads. PEt., 10¢.; 02., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; 1 lb., $2.25. Page 25.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS, MAULE’S EARLY FLAT DUTCH.—An old variety, but one that is wonderfully popular wherever grown, unquestionably a good second early, of excellent quality, with large, sound and Solid heads. Heads are of a very uniform shape handsome in appearance, and flattened on top, as shown in the illustration. Especially recommended for the South, as it resists heat better than many other varieties. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. ES EKARLY SUMMER.— This variety matures ¢ : ten days to two weeks after Wakefield, but as @ the heads are almost double the size, it may be ranked as one of the best large earlies; of round, flattened form, very compact and solid, a valu- able variety for the market gardener. One point 2 in favor of this cabbage is that on account of its short outer leaves, it can be planted as close as the Wakefield, about 12,000 plants to the acre. | Grows remarkably uniform in shape. I offer strictly first choice Long Island grown seed Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 44 1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. DEEP HEAD.—This new strain of Bruns- wick icabbare well Genet es. its name, being equal ee Hs o Fottler’s in earliness and other good qualities, but making a larger and thicker head, thus prov- TE Se ER: ing a better Winter keeper. All desiring a fine, large, hard heading early cabbage will find Deep Head just what they want. Certainly, every one of my customers who has raised this sort must have found it a magnificent variety. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. AUTUMN KING, OR WORLD BEATER.—This variety might well be called an improved Marblehead Mammoth. It produces solid heads of that dark shade of green thatis most desirable in a cabbage, and has such few outer leaves that it can be planted much closer together than the ordinary late sorts, and can be relied upon to grow a large crop, from the fact of it producing so few loose leaves, and going all to head. A distinct feature of this variety is its peculiarly crimped leaves, which not only add to its appearance, but enable it to be distinguished any- where. Packet, 10 eents; ounce, 25 cents; 14 1b., 75 cents; Ib., $2.50. STONEMASON.—This is a very popular variety among New England growers, being a very sure header. It makes a deep, round and very hard head, the outer leaves wrapping it over very handsomely. In reliability for heading, no cabbage surpasses it. Itis certainly a variety that gives general satisfaction wherever grown. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 44 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. RED DUTCH.—Heads are round, extremely hard, and in color a dark red. Used almost ex- clusively for pickling. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 144 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH. — This enor- mous cabbage excels in size all other varieties of its family. If you want to surprise your friends with the largest cabbage ever raised in your neighborhood this is the variety you want. Un- der high culture it has reached an average weight of thirty pounds per head, and in size equals a two-bushel basket; heads sometimes Welening as high as 50 to 60 pounds each. The —S—_ quality, however, is not coarse, but, on the con- trary, delicate, and the flavor fine. It is well RED DUTCH. adapted to the South, and is considered one of the most desirable varieties of late @ cabbage for the warmer latitudes. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; ly pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. DANISH BALL HEAD.—This most excellent, variety of cabbage, coming from Denmark, I listed two or three years ago, and while on our own trial grounds, it proved to be a very fine variety, somehow my customers did not seem to take to it, so I stopped listing it. Just as soon as I left it out of my catalogue, however, those who had planted it in the two years I had listed it, wrote me saying it was one of the best varieties they had ever planted, and wished more seed. ' This demand from my old customers has been so great that this year I decided to list it again, and take pleasure in offering seed grown by the originator. It is a large, round, solid heading medium early variety; a very sure head- Hii] er, having few loose leaves, consequently can be planted very close to- a ij gether. Although a medium early, can also be grown for a Fall and 96 Hii Winter crop, being one of the best keepers. Very popular in the Phil- / adelphia, New York and Boston markets. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, < 30 cents; 44 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. FELDERKRAUT._This is a variety from Germany that combines * so many good qualities that it should be more extensively grown by all cabbage growers. It is especially desirable in making kraut. Heads large, very hard, solid and asure header. It is very hardy, and thrives well anywhere. Recommended to all desiring a pointed head variety that is good to plant for either early or late. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 44 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. IMPROVED DRUMHEAD SAVOY.—Few are aware how excellent are the Savoy Cabbages. They are of a most superior flavor, and in- quality far ahead of the common varieties, and not so very inferior even to the cauliflowers. In addition it can be depended upon for a good yield. Heads are large, finely curled and very compact. They are excellent £ Winter keepers, and deserve to be more generally planted. To market gardeners who plant largely of the Savoy Cabbage I particularly recom- mend my strain. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. \3 (( Fai “ie S| it ( (a) GHES GHALNVUVAD 1940109 JuaT-1n09g 6,e[Ne JO 968T OJ onSoluzUD [vnUUYy—'9z o3uq s12pi10 [[B sseappy WIAVW AUNGH WW pe FELDERKRAUT. IMPROVED DRUMHEAD SAVOY. 26 °V Ss a Sed ‘ByydTapeljyd ‘32929798 219Q1I TELT “ON means of con- inual and care- ullselection,one of my strong points has always been this standard Vinter Cabbage, which, ene the E country over, is still the most popular among 8 Fuller, East Ashford, market eames Heads are !arge, sound, solid, broad, flat on top and ofa bluish-green color. It is a low-growing variety, with few outer leaves. The quality is fine and flavor excellent; heads head weig h- }}/when opened, being crisp and white. My seed is eee if I and always has been American grown. Do not oe Ule’s Genuine Sure-Head Cabbage. =— 4G>-Now in its 19th Year and Still as Popular as Ever. ing Cabbage, sow Maule’s Sure-head this year, and be sure you get the genuine strain. ALL READ gd ALWAYS SU If You want to [Make More Money than you Have Ever done Plant- HAVE NO OTHER. E10 HEAD . ENERS GARD 9 Sg 9 7 “ABBAGES HEve ZING (GA) <= ao F You have never sown Sure-head, I might almost say you don’t I know what good Cabbage is. Many will laugh at this assertion, but after 19 years’ thorough test, during which time it has been sown by more than 100,000 planters in all sections of the country, to their entire satisfaction, I FEEL FULLY JUSTIFIED IN MAKING THIS BOLD STATEMENT. Icannotrecollect during this period of ever having a serious complaint, while good reports, some of them almost beyond belief, have come to hand by the thousands. If you want a Cabbage, ALL HEAD AND ALWAYS SURE TO HEAD, you have it withouta doubt in Maule’s Genuine Sure-Head. A few of the many excellent qualities possessed by this Cabbage are the remarkable uniformity with which it always heads, the heads being unusually hard, firm and fine in texture. It has comparatively few loose leaves, keeps well, is good for shipping, and is just the variety and qual- ity to suit all lovers of good Cabbage. It was originated by crossing the 2 CopyRiGHTED issl SS Mm HENRY i 2 Erie! MUL Flat Dutch and Drumhead by a practical gardener of long experience, who has never found any variety that sells so readily to his trade, and justly claims that it is unequaled by any Cabbuge raised in New Jersey for the Philadeiphia market. AS PERKECTED TO-DAY, THIS CABBAGE IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST MARKET VA- RIETY. and has not been surpassed by any sort until the in- troduction of THE LUPTON in 1894. IT 18S ALWAYS SURE TO HEAD, EVEN WHEN OTHERS FAIL. After having gained such an enviable local reputationamong experienced market-gardeners, who should well know their own wants, I brought it before the public, confi- dent that it would soon become everywhere equally as popular. PRICES F OR 1856. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts; - HAY: A 3-pound, 75 cts; pound, $2.50. Copy dapuryad §39933S I2OQIWA ITAL (ON ‘WIAVM AMNAH WAAL 03 Sz9ps0 [Te SS0IPPV ‘SCANS CHAUINVUVAD 1240]9 JuaT-IN0)g #,9[NVW JO GST TOJ onSopuzuy [enUUYy—"sz oSug “VSD “wa THELUPTON! Sisters: tener “= Planted last year by 20,000 of the best gardeners in America, who all unanimously endorse it as the Beau Ideal Cabbage. EVER before has the opportunity been given a single seedsman to introduce in one year three such sterling novelties as the Lupton Cabbage, MclIver’s Sugar Melon, and the Irish Daisy Potato; nor has it been the fortune for a seedsman to introduce in one year three varieties that gave such unbounded satisfaction. Every day last fall I was constantly in receipt of heads of Lupton Cabbage, in competition for the $250.00 in cash prizes, that were the admiration of every visitor ; So many large, solid, magnificent heads of cabbage it never having been my fortune or that of any of my visitors tosee. As to the superiority of this wonderful Cabbage, I cannot do better than quote from last year’s ¢ atalogue: DURING the last ten years, I have, without any exaggeration, tested | broad and well-filled out to their juncture with stem, showing no dis- at least 300 different varieties of large late cabbage, every one of | position to the petioled form. The stem was short, but strong under which was claimed by the originator to be something superior to any- | the head, tapering sharply to the point of entering the ground. The thing offered. The result, however, of all these trials has been fully | head wasa perfect specimen, thick and flat, the outer leaves covering demonstrated in my catalogue each year by the high endorsement I | it well across the centre, and while it was large, it had attained size have always given Surehead, for never until the last year or two have I| without the attendant features of coarseness, which is quite common found a cabbage that would anywheres near approach it. After | among allour main crop cabbages, and comes of too strong develop nineteen years time, however, I am particularly proud of the fact that I} ment of the veins and ribs. Here certainly was a very desirable cab- am able to introduce to my friends and the American gardening public | bage, and the question at once arose, can these good features be perpet- generally a thoroughbred late cabbage that will in every way sur- uated in future generations, and thereby become valuable? With the = pass every sort heretofore grown. Thoroughbred is the very best word | feeling that it was at least worth the effort, we laid this cabbage care ®& to use in describing the NEw LUPTON CABBAGE. It has demonstrated | fully to one side, and the following summer we grew the seed from this = C) Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa, U.S. A, itself to be the truest to type, most regular in growth, etc., not only in | single plant, taking care that it should be at a sufficient distance from small test trials, but in field trials embracing every known variety of| all others so as to make hybridization an impossibility. Frem this @ cabbage. Mr. Lup- seed we made a sec- ston, the introducer ond selection, this & of this Cabbage, is time taking four ® probably the largest perfect specimens, ® individual producer and growing the seed < of cabbage seed in as before; this seed = the world. For years was again planted, » he has devoted him- and from it was se self entirely to this cured a field of as business, and annu- fine cabbage as the ally puts in thou- most critical garden- sands of acres on the er would care to look eastern end of Long upon. In this field, Island, which he which is the third grows on contract generation from the for the largest houses original plant, we in the American feel that our object seed trade. His rep- has been secured, utation for reliabil- and that hereafter ity and trustworthi- the stock will re- ness has never been quire only such care questioned, and dur- and attention as all ing our acquaint- stocks require to ance of nearly fifteen : \ Y Hl | g : g Z YY ECA make them especial- years, during which \ c& WWW W KK A Z J} iG \ DNYGEA ly desirable to the time he has grown \ Z E= farming and garden- for me thousands ing world. Every and thousands of ractical seedsman pounds of cabbage snows that the seed, I have never in strong growing late all this time received or main crop cab- a serious complaint bages have never from any seed he has been bred to that ever sent me, and perfection of type such is the general which we have at- verdict of other tained in the second seedsmen for whom early or intermedi- he grows cabbage ate sorts. In other seed. With such a words, the tendency record, I think Mr. to sport or develop Lupton should know undesirable types is exactly what good more persistent in cabbage is, and he the cabbages of the thinks this new cab- strongest growth. In this new cabbage we feel that we have se- cured the perfection of type and reliabil- ity of heading which are the most desir- able features of all cabbages, and with- out the sacrifice of the strong constitu- tion which insures Vigorous growth and enables the plant to resist unfavorable and this one fact ze : conditions. In point should beasufficient - of maturity it is recommendation for every market gardener to give the New Lupton a| about a week in advance of the various strains of Late Flat Dutch. It trial. In describing this new variety, I can do no better than quote ver- | matures very evenly, is reliable and uniform about heading, is an ex- batim from Mr. Lupton’s description, which gives the history and the | cellent keeper, and for all purposes of the farmer or market gardener, good points of his new cabbage. | we believe it will be found the best late main crop cabbage.” “Tn the fall of 1888, while rogueing a field of Excelsior Flat Dutch, I | "(HOSE of my friends who planted Freeman Potatoes in the first years noticed a fully developed cabbage which especially attracted my atten- of its introduction made many thousand per cent. return. Those of tion, because of its possession of so many desirable features which our | my market gardener friends who planted Prizetaker Onion six or seven experience has taught us are very hard of attainment. In point of ma-| years ago have been making money raising these onions five years or turity this plant was several days in advance of any we were ableto| more before their competitors knew anything about the onion. The find in the same field, while it showed no diminution in size. Its growth | same argument will hold good as to the Lupton Cabbage. Plant the was particularly strong and vigorous; its color, a dark bluish green, in- | Lupton this year, and be three or four years ahead of your friends in dicated robust constitution and healthy development. The leaves were | having the best cabbage ever put out in America. Packet, 15 cts.; half-ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, 50 cts.; quarter-Ib., $1.50; lb., $5.00. HENR Address ail orders to WM. UARANTEED SEEDS. bage so good, that S not only has _ he giy- en me the privilege of introducing, but he has also given me the privilege of naming it after “ himself. Now, cer- tainly Mr. Lupton could not afford to have his name at- tached to any cab- bage that was not exceptionally good, Clover Du rin the last two years I have offered cash prizes on LUPTON CABBAGE. I shall continue to do so this season, > and will pay October 15th, ’96, $75.00 for the best and most perfect head sent me by one of my customers; 50.00 for the second best, and $25.00 for the third best. Last year the money was all awarded in one special prize, ut this year I have decided to spread it out in three prizes iustead of one. No better late cabbage than the Lupton can be found anywhere. In addition to having the finest cabbage you have ever seen, every customer stands an equal chance of securing one of these three prizes. So I trust you will not only enter the competition yourselves, but will tell your friends and neighbors about this, the most excellent of a!l cabbages. Lupron and SUREHEAD make a pair that no other seedsman in this or any other country can equal in the way of late cabbage. 29 A Page 29—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Lea oa <—S 5. SW ; : = A. ROSE, PENN YAN, N.. Y., IN 1887 RAISED A HEAD OF MAULE’S EARLIEST CAULIFLOWER WEIGHING 164% POUNDS. 1889, for a head of Maule’s Earliest weighing 22 Ibs, a je remain MAULE’S PRIZE EARLIEST.—I challenge the’ tworld to produce a finer, handsomer, or earliere Al'Cauliflower. It will surpass in earliness the Snow-® ™|° Ball and every other known variety. Whether for forcings 4{¢ Or open ground, planted early or late, it is the surest headere He of all. Very dwarf and compact in growth, like the Snow: e Ball, it can be planted very close, 18in. each way, and is? eparticularly desirable for forcing under glass. In my trial® ®grounds, every plant produced a superb head that sur-9} assed every variety in earliness, size and quality.» t is unquestionably the largest as well asthe best of all.e Market gardeners once having sown it, will plant no other.e PkKt., 25 cts.; 14 02., $1.00; 02., $3.50; 14 lb., $12.00. CO EARLY SNOW-BALL.—Sown year after year at theg same time, and under same conditions as other varieties, it has produced heads 9 inches across by June 10th. Every plant forms a beautiful large head. Pkt., 25 cts.; 02., $3.00. 5 EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT.—Next to Snow-» «Ball and Maule’s Prize Earliest. This is the best, earliest andeff qsurest to head. Packet, 20 cents; ounce, $2.75. e ARLY PARIS.—Popular sort for forcing. Heads¢ glarge, white, solid and compact. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts. EARLY LONDON.-—Sure to head, very early, and® y¢excellent in every way. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.75. «¢ AUTUMN GIANT.—So protected by the foliage asto 1 ti P. j 324 lb., $ fit for use, Pkt., 10 cts. ddd Ya) Was paid to J. A SLAYMAKER, Atchison, Neb. in Uj ZZ oe op be “VS A “vad ‘erydlopeiygd ‘390196 320q TTA ITLL ON ‘HTIAVW AUNAH ‘WA 03 Srapro [[e ssaIppy “SCUAS GUMLNVUVAY 12401) JuoT-1n08 VW 5,a[ BU JO 9681 LOZ onSopezeg Tenuuy—'0¢€ eSug Page 31.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS, Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A. Hj Hi —=——- GOLDEN BALL.— The earliest, consequently is largely grown for forcing pur- 2 poses. Roots are ofsmall size, rounc, of good color and excellent flavor. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. OXHEART.—This new Carrot well deserves general cultivation. In addition to being early, it equals if indeed it does not surpass, every other variety in shape, being an intermediate in length between the Early Horn and the Half- Long varieties, while it runs fully 3 to 4 inches in diameter, and specimens have been raised measuring over7 inches across. In quality it isextra good and will prove profitable in both the home and market garden. Where other sorts require digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled. If you want an early, handsome, Tens -Selling Carrot, Oxheart will suit you. PEt. 10c.; oz. 15c.; 44 1b., 30e.; 1b., $1.00. EARLY SCARLET HORN.—Known favorably by all growers. Con- sidered by many the best early table variety. Flesh finegrained. In colordeep orange, has small tops. Grows wellin shallow soil. Matures 8 to 10 dayssooner than Long Orange. Packet. dcts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 85 c. EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET.—Coreless and stump-rooted. Flesh bright orange. Early, with smooth skin; most excellent for table use. Will mature inshallowsoil. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.;14 pound, 25c.; pound, $5 c. P MAULE’S DANVERS.— Most excellent for all soils, and will yield Sacater bulk, with smallest length of roots, of any now grown. It is of a rich, dark orange color and all the roots are wonderfully smoothand handsome. Forty tons and over peracre have been raised with good cultivation, and has often given 25 to30 tons peracre. Last year it was the most popular Carrot in my entire list. Pkt., 10¢c.; 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 35¢.; Ib., $1.10. MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.—I consider this the best strain of the } well-known Long Orange Carrotonthemarket. Roots of largesize, smooth, fine-grained and superior. Always well tormed, and of a deep orange color. John T. King, Kent, O., J secured the $25.00 offered for the best Long Orange Carrot raised from Maule’s seeds in 1888, with a beautiful specimen 16% inches long. They always grow remarkably uniform, and with a little care and attention enormous crops can be grown of this variety, particularly on light, deep soil. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 ets. ; 14 lb., 30 cts. ; Ib., $1.00. NEW CHANTENAY.—Very productive, has an extra large shoulder, is easily dug, and is in every way desirable. It is very smooth, fine in texture, and of a beautiful rich orange color. Well worthy of athorough trial. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10cts.; 141b., 30cts.;1b., $1.00. RED ST. VALERY.—Originated in France, where it is one of the most popular varieties. Of arich,deeporangecolor. Large and handsome. Very straight roots, broad at the top, often measuring 234 to 3 inches across, while they grow 10 to 12 inches long. They have very little foliage forsize of root. Of superior quality for table use, also very desirable for stock. Very heavy crops can be grown in light,richsoil. Pkt.,5c.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; Ib., 75 c. LARGE WHI VOSGES.—This new field Carrot is especially suitable for shallow soil. In shape they very much resemble the Oxheart, excepting the roots grow more to a point. When other varieties require digging, Vosges can be pulled. Flesh andskin are white, and it is considered by those who have grown it, much better in quality than any other white variety. P&t., 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; 44 lb., 25 cents; lb., 75 cents. LARGE WHITE BELGIAN.—Large size, very productive ; but coarser than other Ee varieties. Itis entirely for stock feeding. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 55 ets. LARGE YELLOW BELGIAN.—Similar to white, except incolor. Price thesame. —4 WU “lly Milf Wf ® Wewish tocalil the attention of the readers of this book to the fact that the various P varieties, Beans, Cabbage, Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Turnips, etc., from pages 17 to 63, 2 L — © are alphabetically arranged so that any one special sort can easily be found, as the list R begins with Asparagus on page 17 and ends with Turnips on page 63. Herbs and other oo Odds and Ends will be found on page 64. ery in cultivation to-day, as has been proved by the demand the last twelve years. It isthe celery for the market gar- dener as well as the home grower. The demand for this magnificent variety has always been some- thing remarkable. Last year was as bad as the year before. Almost every order seemed to want Golden Self- Blanching until I had sold almost every grain of seed on hand. Golden Self-Blanching, besides being remarkably stocky, and a won- derfully strong grower, is very heavy, per- fectly solid, of a delicious sweet flavor, and with all these points is a wonderful keeper. One would think that these would be a sufficient num- / é ber of good qualities, but to all these is added the == bed acted) aon SSS wonderful quality of self-blanching to a very re- ¢markable extent. Without banking up, or any covering to speak of, even the outer ribs become of a yellowish ‘white color, the heart being large, solid and of a beautiful golden yellow. Every celery grower should test ‘Golden Self-Blanching this season without fail. Asa variety that needs no banking, it is reeommended to all. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 14-pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. ee N , NEW GIANT PASCAL.—This new celery which I took pleasure in introducing to my customers in 1890 for ‘the first time, has proved to be as great an addition to our list of varieties of this delicious vegetable as the Gold- en Self-Blanching. As it is an offspring of the latter, it partakes of its nutty flavor, and has no bitter taste at all; while being a wonderful keeper, it can be sold and shipped after Golden Self-Blanching is sold out. The height ds about two feet ; stalks are very large, thick, solid and not stringy. In fact, it is the largest celery ever known as to width of stalks. It is the celery for January and February use, as well as most excellent for shipping pur- poses, as it keeps crisp very long without flagging. The stalks are unusually tender and crisp, snapping like glass, and when desired can be sliced lengthwise. When fully grown the outer stalks will average two inches in width, and are fully as thick as a man’s finger, and is well shown in the illustration of a stalk of Giant Pascal reduced in size. It blanches very easily, and after a very few days earthing up, the outer stalks present a beau- ¢tiful white appearance. Even without blanching, while the outer stalks are green, the heart will be a rich, dright yellow. Unlike most other celeries it never’ becomes watery, and can be eaten when quite small. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 4% pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.25. ‘ PERFECTION HARTWELL.—The best flavored, most crisp and tender, of the white varieties. The plants are a little taller than Crawford’s Half Dwarf and somewhat later in maturing. The stalks are medium size, round, very solid, crisp and tender, with a magnificent, large, golden yellow heart, of an exceedingly fine and nutty flavor. It is one of the largest and finest celeries for Winter use, and one of the most profitable varie- ties to grow. Very popular in New York and Philadelphia markets on account of its superior keeping quali- ties. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 144-pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. ; ; NEW ROSE.—The rose or red celeries are increasing rapidly in popularity. In quality they are particu- larly fine, while they are better keepers than either the yellow or white sorts. This variety surpasses all other qed celeries in handsome appearance and superior flavor; atthe same time it makes a beautiful ornament for ‘the dinner table, heart and stems being shaded to a fine rose color. PkKt., 10 cts.; 0Z., 25 cts.; 141b., 75cts.; lb., $2.50. GIANT GOLDEN HEART.—As its name implies, this va- riety has been produced by careful selection and high culture from the Dwarf Golden Heart, by one of the most celebrated growers in the neighborhood of Chicago. It is claimed to be the best of all for keeping through the Winter; and in quality and appearance, @s well as size, leaves nothing to be desired. Itis of delicious fla- vor, and perfectly solid. One of the best celeries for the market gardener. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 30 cts.; 14 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. Jue]-100,j G,eynvy JO 968K 1OZ ONSoluzup junuady—¢, "SGUUS GHA LNVUVNYD 194079 WW if NN Ig > i Ani Wy ) \ My (Re BZ * PERFECTION HARTWELL. °V ‘SD “8d ‘BpUdTOpVlyd (9290138 322901 ITLT “ON “AINVW AUNGH “WAM ©} 829ps0 I1¥ sserppy = WHITE PLUME.— Never hasa Celery been 80 well or widely advertised. First introduced in 1884, and growing in popularity with each suc- ceeding season. Asa variety that needs no bank- ing, ithas no superior excepting in Golden Self] Blanching. Its beauty and distinct character makef it at all times an ornament for the table, but what frecommends it especially above other sorts, is that it can be blanched without high banking. It never whitens however ina young state, but usually only begins to show its self-blanching character when the growth begins in cool weather. The great trouble in growing Celery has been the labor entailed in blanching it, this has prevented many people from planting it in the past; but with the White Plume, and Golden Self Blanching varieties there is no reason why every amateur gardener should not grow this delicious vegetable.—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 4 1b., $1; lb., $8. NEW DWARF LARGE RIBBED.— Should you make up your mind to include Large Ribbed in your order, you will find you have se- cured a most excellent yariety. It is very solid, of delicious, crisp,nutty flavor, pearly-white and an extra good keeper. Ribs grow very large, entirely solid, and is of such compact, vigorous growth that it can be planted closer. A great point is that itis wonderfully robust and stocky. PkEt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts; 1b., $2.25. CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF. This variety, together with Golden Heart, is more ex- tensively grown by New York market-gardeners than any other variety. When blanched it is yel- lowish-white, making it very ornamental for the table. Has a delicious nutty flavor, unus- ual vigor of growth and is entirely solid. PkEt., 5 ets.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. GOLDEN HEART. - Similar to Crawford’s, except when blanched the heart is a golden-yellow color, making it very attractive and showy. market variety. Pkt., 5 cents; 0z., 20 cents; 441b.,60 cents; pound, $2.00. BOSTON MARKET.—Crisp, tender, of delicious flavor. Largely grown around Boston. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. ; 44 Ib., 75 cts; Ib., $2.50. FERN-LEAVED.— Leaves resemble Fern-leaved Parsley (see cut). It is very desirable for decorative purposes, alsostocky, solid and of good quality. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. Packet, Packet, 10 cents. CRAWFORD’S DWARF. Pkt. 5cts. Page 33.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SHEDS. Address all Orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. A eh 3 ) pi J a AN) WY 1) UN WM ih My, N\ d PATE. gn a wD THE CORY.—The earliest of all sweet corns, excepting First of All. Originated by Mr. Cory, of Rhode Island, he has been able to supply for many years the first sweet corn to Providence, Newport and Fall River markets. It is not only much earlier than the Mar- blehead, but produces much finer, larger and sweeter ears than this well known extra early. It is very dwarf in growth, producing almost invariably two ears to the stalk. Ears have been fit for boiling 52. days from planting. Two crops can readily be grown on the same ground in a single season. A large grower of vegetables near Newport, R. I., from about six acres marketed July 7th, 7,000 dozen ears at 35 cents, and by July 16th, 15,000 dozen ears at 30 cents, while Marblehead, not ready until 7 or 8 days later, brought only 20c. per doz. You will make no mis- take if you plant Cory for a first early. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. MAULE’S XX SUGAR.—This corn comes from Y¥@ one of the most successful market gardeners inthe { United States, who has grown this variety to the ex- clusion of all other sorts for the last 20 years; al- though he has tried every other known variety, he A has never succeeded in securing anything that : would begin to come up to XX, either in produc- OS ) tiveness, quality, or above all, in quick market IOS - Hie Atay] «Sales. It is fit for the table in 9 to 10 weeks from @x@RX\ wg ice VBR planting, and is of the most delicious, sweet and ee) MoO QW QD Sugary flavor; and it remains longer in an edible ibe i : q Vib condition than any other variety. Itisofcompara- ¥ WARS tively dwarf habit, stalks seldom growing more Mazi 8) | i \\\ Bm = p= BZ ABZ =——a B= ( A WU euSs S Y oe OS’ se LOD GIS ee Ay 3) i BY NES 2 2H y th as YA q Gas er VSees than four to five feet high. While it matures in a SGS PS W comparatively short period of time it produces 12 to Oe od Ce ES (Se) 16-rowed ears as large as Evergreen, which are set { ‘EZ Ww RSNA | low on the stalks. Three well-developed ears are of- 1G ten matured on a single stalk. Planted as late as the middle of July it has frequently matured a most ON Gi excellent paying market crop. ‘oO sum up, Maule’s ¥ c> : A. XX Sugar, whiie a medium variety, produces ears eos (ODSSS as large as any other, excepting Maule’s Mammoth; LS. f) . and is in every way a most desirable sort. So popu- Nee . PD lar with my customers that for years I have never =, = f had enough to supply the demand. Packet, 10 cents; 1a 3 DESIG: pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. Ges! fas ~ QIPOO sav COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, OR IMPROVED (OPIS Gye SHOE PEG.—The one fault with the Shoe Peg has H@¥@Mayexs SI VS been that it did not grow large enough. In the ‘WO & SP (5 Country Gentleman this fault has been completely eg A) Sep @ G overcome, the ears being of large size, while fre- YG GPSS r quently three or four ears are to be found on asingle EW) GF, Saye stalk. The cob is remarkably small, giving great 5 , ; a depth to the kernel, while in delicious quality it is q iN e: y equal in all respects to the Shoe Peg, than which (Qf there is no better. For the family garden, nothing ( a can surpass, in my opinion, the Country Gentleman, ¥ as it combines all the good qualities found in any Sugar Corn, namely: medium eartiness, large size apy ear, great depth of kernel, and above everything dy (i else, delicious flavor. PkKt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45c. Gen ie =} ASS many customers for this variety. It is very sweet iC) 7 p and delicious, and by many considered the most sugary of all. The grains when dried are of a bluish black color. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. EVERBEARING.—The ears are of good size, and are covered with kernels clear to the end of the "SCATS GAMLNVUVAY 194019 Juoy-1n097 8,2[NVIY JO 968T 103 onFZopuzup [enuny—"FE oSuq y Ss ASL © SS & pzo 18 ssorppy BLACK MEXICAN.—For years, although I have not catalogued it, I have had calls from H ‘WA, 07 820 ING cob. The husk and stalks are of a red color. Ripen- P| ing a few days after the Stabler’s Early, each stalk a) will produce one to two well-developed ears; now if Ill these are picked when mature, one to two and even >I four more ears will set and develop on the same COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. ~ | stalks during the next two to four weeks. Thisis a @@. 2 most remarkable and desirable qualiteation: LOECE aes or four dozen hills from one planting will su ya ° a good-sized family with a mnccession of the mine ae-) | Wish to Call oul licious sweet corn for weeks. Packet, 10 cents; mn pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. are eT e -_ Your Attention. = 5 ~~ wa) - will find threes y most excellent va- rieties of Sweet, Corn in my list of ¥. Specialties; they?) are First of All, e Nonesuch and Zig € Zag Evergreen. > ia u ¢ | the fact that you $ A PAGE OF SWEET CORN | tne Ties cared tut a one attatnty oto EARLY MARBLEHEAD.— One of the earliest of Sweet Corns | CoTns known. apes od little after the Evergreen, , 30 Cts, EARLY.—The old standard early, still | Of the most popular and desu- very popular. Excellent for private gardens. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 3c, | able. Packet, 10 cents; pint, TRIUMPH. — It is, after Amber Cream, the very best large-eared | 2¥ Cents; quart, Jo cents. 7 early ; of most delicious and delicate flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c., qt., 35¢. | STABLER’S EARLY.—A new variety, of larger size than usual e-~< for the early kinds. Remarkable for sweetness and earliness ; ripens nearly as early as Marblehead. A desirable gardener’s and canning variety. Very popular with Philadelphia truckers. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 ets. | ) AMBER CREAM.~—I always had a very high opinion of Amber | Cream, and I must say this opinion has been both confirmed and strength- | ened by those who have grown it. Stalks are strong and vigorous; ears from 12 to 16 rows; color, when fit for table, white and handsome, and | of yery superior, tender and sugary flavor. It is a second early, and grains, when ripe, are of an amber color. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt.. 35c. PERRY’S.—One of the very best. Earlier than Crosby’s, with much largerear. Packet, 16 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. ] EXCELSIOR SUGAR.—Fine, large ears, filled from end to end with extra large grains, cannot be surpassed in delicious J flavor. Ripens early and its superior quality and product- iveness make it very popular. Pkt. 1Uc.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35¢. EGYPTIAN.—Has proved wonderfully successful wherever grown. It is very sweet, tender and delicious ¢ in flavor. Ears large, and remains longer in a green 47& state than any other. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c. Fa ae Compare this book with other Cata- Ci logues you may receive this season, SK iQ and remember the same comparison Ee > holds good as to the liberal manner FSES with which we treat our customers. ey. ews we rye ANT NY RY MAULH, No. 1714 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. As > See ee ee ee CLAD ef WS EW SEVEN eae. Ye g EN eS tse : CoP ent = VE =) =i a = 2 - —f= y ¥ ( Q Se) ZH 7 fas —9 or : See = aes) : Bee wages =e b z A pes ade = See eat OS agg eee By, § Sk ; pyc SY ((i'3 2 (s =s XY Rosa: = RON = i ees, ree < Bes peaeso > Beste ae eS BbsS IGS 4 Sr €3 SA i = BIS Gr : Or a NEG 4 NHBLERS EARLY i rR Had nea sa Be SG S SS ra ao RES WALE RRY’s i OYPTIAN EEYERGREEN S ‘< BOSS CUCUMBERS AULE’S EARLY WHITE SPINE.—This beautiful Cucumber cannot le praised too highly. As a table sort it is unsurpassed, and in productiveness it is truly remarkable. In 1887 one of my customers gathered, between June and September, over 1,000 Cucumbers from a single hill containing three vines. Fruit grows from 5 to7 inchesin length, and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The accompanying engraving is an exact illustration of an average specimen. They are always as handsome as shown in the cut, being uniformly straight, of a rich green color, with few White Spines. It is one of the very best for forcing purposes. The flesh is always tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents; 44 lb., 30 cents; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.00. MAULE’S IMPROVED LONG GREEN.—I am confident in describing this variety, no words of praise can be too strong for its merits. They are always of superior quality, firm and crisp, = growing 12 to 20 inches long. The young fruit makes one of the Q \ we best of pickles while when ripe they are the best of any for : \ sweet pickles. Vines are strong growers, and fruit is always produced in great abundance, making it one of the most productive varieties in cultivation. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents ; 14 Ib., 30 cents; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.00. GREEN PROLIFIC.—The very finest pickling Cucumber. Of the very best form and quality, yielding at the rate of 200,000 and more pickles per acre, of remarkable uniformity. It is ome of the most valuable improve= ments in its class, and gives satisfaction. Packet, 5 cents; ounce,'10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents. 4 18 pe D ~ TEAK ENG ‘ian i$50.00 for a Cucumber. ¢ @ f Iwill pay this amount October 15, ’96, for] GIANT PERA.—Vines are strong growers, cucumbers early ; very close set together near the hill, so much so that it is one of, if not the most productive long cucumber at pres- ent known. The cucumbers grow very smooth and straight, the skin is a beautiful green, perfectly smooth, free from spines and retains its clear green color until nearly ripe, when the skin becomes of a leathery-brown color, They are very thick through, and perfectly round. They are fit to eat at any stage, flesh is entirely white, very clear, peculiarly crisp, tender and brittle, with very few seeds and free from the obnoxious green cucumber taste. The seed cavity is remarkably s and the seeds are slow to Ee form. Pkt., 10 cts., oz 15 ets.; 44 1b., 40 et Ib., $1.25. t Remember, all Garden Seeds are delivered FREE, except ; Peas, etc., by peck and bushel. °V SA “Ug SIUdTepelyd ‘320198 31911 TILE ON ‘A TOVM AUNGH ‘WAA ©} S10ps0 [18 Ss9zPPY “SHAAS CAMLNVUVAD 1240] JvoT-1N09Y 6,o[ BUH] JO 9GST 1OJ onSolujzey [enUay—'9g osug Cucumbers=2 Good Ones.| PARISIAN PICKLING.—This entirely distinct cucumber comes to me from§ France. The illustration is an excellent representation of this fine variety, as it represents the natural size of fruit as picked for pickling by Paris gardeners, soit can readily be seen that they make beautiful miniature pickles. Of course, they need not be picked so young if large pickles are desired, but if allowed to grow they will look much smoother. They are of a deep green color, very prickly, and flesh is always firm and remarkably brittle. It is of really startling productiveness, as the vines are completely covered with the little fruit from one end to the other. It is absolutely § and positively distinct from every other variety of cucumber. It is sure to become a | favorite with all lovers of small pickles, and I can highly recommend it to the attention of my customers. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents. THORBURN’S NEW EVERBEARING.—I desire to call especial attention to this unique variety. It is of small size, very early, enormously productive, and § valuable‘as a green pickler. The peculiar merit of this novelty is that the vines con- tinue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, whether the ripeJ cucumbers are picked off or not, differing in this respect from all other sorts in cultivation. The one vine exhibits at the same time cucumbers in every stage of growth, the small ones being perfect in shape, of a fine green color, and just the size for pickling. In my} travels last summer all the market gardeners I visited, who had planted Everbearing, were delighted with it. Packet, 10 cts. ; ounce, 15 cts. ; 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. J eS EARLY RUSSIAN.—The earliest. It is only about three inches long when fit for use. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 14 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. p EARLY GREEN CLUSTER.—FProduces a great abundance of fruit. Packet, g 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents ; 144 pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents. 4 EARLY FRAME.—Popular table sort and good for pickles; of medium size, straight and handsome. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60cts. § W HITE JAPAN.—Very desirable tor table or pickles ; productive and of superior § quality. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. MAULE’S PEERLESS.—This is one of the best strains of pickling cucumbers I consider in the market. All market gardeners desiring an extra § choice cucumber for their trade will find it fills the bill. It is very prolific, early, good § size, straight, well formed, full at both ends, color a deep green, which it retains until § mature. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cts. EVERGREEN. —It differs from the Early White Spine, in retaining a deep green J color in all stages of growth. It grows very long, is very productive, and matures very early. Its handsome appearance and desirable color will make it a great favorite with all growers, either for pickling or market and table use. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 30 cents ; pound, $1.00. TAILBY’S HYBRID.—A hybrid of the White Spine with a large English variety, retaining the prolificness of the former, united with large size, hardiness and good market qualities. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 144 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 80 cts. JERSEY PICKLE.—Largely grown in New Jersey for a commercial pickle. § 150,000 bushels are annually picked in Burlington county alone. Packet, 5 cents: § ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. 4 WESTERFIELD’S CHICAGO PICKLE.—For a number of years Chicago has been the centre ofa very large pickling industry. This variety is preferred for pickling by almost every large pickling factory in that city, and for commercial pickles it is one of ; Y%Ib., 25¢.; lb., 75e. TRA LONG WHITE SPINE.—This va- riety comes to me from the}]- very best and largest grower ot cucumbers in the country, and I am yery sure my customers | will be pleased with it. They gTow very straight, to a length of 12inches or more, and when about 5 inches long, make -| hard, brittle pickles; dark green and handsome. For} table use most excellent. Pkt,, } 5¢.; 0Z., 10¢.;44 1b., 30e., lb., 90¢. SMALL GHERKIN.— Exclusively for pickles. Pkt., == 10¢; oz. 20c: 14 lb. 50c. | SNAKE.—I have mn seen this cucumber as long as 6 ft., coiled up likeasnake. Singular and remarkable look- ing curiosity. Pkt.10c AIRE f I take Postage | Stamps the sameascash. | Page 37.—Annua! Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULR, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8S. As E & F i. B a i) Ln £ bt 7) 5 & ° B ® oR is) & <4 5 & < td iat st sa N ar 1 ew : \830 COPNRGATED BUOALRENRN MAULE. 37 are fabulous, but are so well sul)stan- cellent idea of its prolificness, as well with bright, handsome white grains. 6 ft. high. Its popping qualities are Al as the grains always pop pure white, and are at all times of deli- cious flavor. Pkt.10c.; pt. 25¢.; qt.45e. GOLDEN TOM THUMB POP CORN.—This is certainly a great curiosity. The stalks seldom grow more than 18 inches high. In addition, its dark green foliage cer- g tainly makes it an ornament to any MONARCH WHITE RICE.—Eve i q 4 eae ( sa I . ry growerof Pop Corn is acquainted sower garden panies ny with White Rice. This is an improvement on the old variety, ears being much all ane hee. ievenrealiperteCt larger and produced in greater Serer Six ears on a stark being a frequent ? ‘ Sie , | occurrence. Tains are sharply pointed and most excellent for popping. Packet, ittle ears, which are only 2 to ae | 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. popping. y RX inches long. Ears are compact WN filled with bright, golden yellow AS grains, which, when popped, expand == to large size. As will be seen from {<== the cut, the ears are set very low down, at times starting only 6 inches from the ground. Stalks do not stool. I venture to say that it will be an attraction to every flower LS or vegetable garden in which it is planted this season. For the sake of ip fe pigmy among giants. Pkt., 15c. | NEST-EGG DISH-CLOTH GOURD.—The pecu- LLL z liar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- " 3 ZZ Zz eae like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth. The fruit grows about two feet in length, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with a silvery-shaded dark green foliage. Many ladies prefer this dish-cloth to anything that can be made. For the bath and for all uses of the toilet in general the Dish Rag Gourd is taking the place of the sponge. It is, in fact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath-glove combined and are almost indestructible, for the fibre wears away almost imperceptibly and as long as any part is left they are as good as new. Even with daily use they will last for years, and tak- ing into consideration that a packet of seed contains suflicient to raise at least 30 to 50 gourds and the different uses it can be applied to around the house, it is something everyone should grow. In the North the seed should be started in a hot-bed. The dried interiors of these 2 gourds have already become me — Z j an article of commerce. They are sold by druggists in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, while in England their sale and use are quite general. Every housewife should procure a packet of this seed. i Packet, 10 cents. Have you ever tried to make up a Club for MAULE'D REEDS? JAPANESE CLIMBING GOURD.— This beautiful Japan- ese climbing annual, leaved foliage, is one of the most remark- able and novel climb- ers the East has ever produced. Of rapid growth and easy eulture, bears most profusely odd and attractive fruits, about the size of a cherry, of llight green color striped with white. ‘ % Worthy a place. on SS te every suburban home. OTH GOURD. Packet, 10 cents, 338 MA PLE DAL E.—Without doubt the most productive Pop Corn in cultivation, some of the reports 0. tiated by stds that there is ng uestion of their truthfulness. The illustration herewith given is an ex- ( ; eyerql as the size of cars, which are often SILVER LACE.—Well deserves its name, for its superior tenderness and 8 or 10 inches long, and filled out beautiful transparency when popped recommend it to all. varors five to six feet i : 2 4 igh, very productive. producing three to four perfect ears on a stalk. The ears It is oer apy ase ie habit of | are very handsome, five to six inches long and always filled out to the end wita sTowva, the staiss irequently STOW1N8 | smooth, round, metallic, white grains, Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cents. S purple, flesh white and of ex- cellent quality. I can espe- cially recommend my select carefully grown seeds of this \ profitable variety to market- §¥ gardeners. Pkt., 10 cts.; 02z., ¥ 50 cts.; 14 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. EARLY LONG PUR- PLE.— Early; prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts. BLACK PEKIN.— Weight, 4to 8 lbs. Itis very productive, with handsome, nearly round, solid fruit, which matures early. Pkt., 10 cts., a oz., 50 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.50. E GREEN A7ii Wilbert Surect, Pniiadeiphia, Pa., U.S. A. iO NAA La A) Lhd, UPLAND CRESS.— Water Cress re quires run ning water ta pertect it; but the new Up- land Cress, which is simi- ‘lar in its char- acteristics, can be raised with- out extra care in any garden. It is indestruc- ible by frost to such a de- gree as to re- Main green “inearly the swhole year round; it ¢ comes to us at sae — a time when UPLAND CRESS green vegeta- bles are scarcest, when the appetite for anything like this is the strongest, and when wished for the most ; it is the first from the open ground, weeks ahead of lettuce, asparagus or spinach. In quality it is the very best, having the identical, very agreeable and highly- prized flavor of the Water Cress; it grows with surprising and unequaled rapidity, so that in a few days after the opening of Spring, it is ready to use. The young and tender leaves can be eaten raw or asasalad. It is excellent prepared the same as lettuce, or when the leaves become large and plentiful, boiled as greens, being far super- ior to spinach. It is.of easy culture, thriving on any soil, wet or dry, and when once established remains, appearing regularly every Spring, requiring no further care. Upland Cress endures more cold, more freezing without injury than any other plant; from 15 to 20 degrees of frost will not change the color of the leaves, and if wanted to use during the whole Winter, a covering of two inches of straw will fully protect the foliage from spoiling, when the thermometer runs below a HHT HH & CURLED.] Black Pekin. Packet, 10 cents. —Very desirable for greens, being remarkably tender and delicate in flavor. It is Long Purple. Pkt., 5c.J Very hardy and is improved by frost. Leaves, rich green Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., 90e. and very curly. Adavean alt Andoes ¢o Wht HON MAUL, Nu. = ALL ; a Fi pits es ha Doe GREEN aE kl ae ze Ee rows ; S 4 Mushroom Spawn. Pace 39.—_Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule ) | AFIELD oF MAULE’$, IMPROVED ) OT SO aANGON O[BIUH [junUuUYy—'OF 24Vg XO: MAULE’S IMPROVED HANSON.—The most popular lettuce in | der as if blanched. It forms avery large head, at times attaining a my entire list. I make no hesitation in saying that its superior does not | weight of 5 lbs. each and over, and free from any bitter taste whatever. exist. These may appear to be strong words to use, but I think every | When eaten, it has a rich, nutty and sweet flavor; tender and crisp, even customer this season planting this improved strain of Hanson Lettuce | to the outer leaves. It resists wonderfully well summer heat and will willingly acknowledge the above to be correct. The branching | drought, and is in every way the sort for the market or family gardener. leaves are of a beautiful green color, slightly curled, while the inner | No praise is too high for its merits. Packet,10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; leaves which form the head present a white appearance, and are as ten- | 144 pound, 60 vents; pound, $2.00. a TILTON’S WHITE STAR.—This variety has been highly recommended as one of SL the very best varieties for forcing or early planting in the open ground. It forms a large, “AN Ley, loose head, has thick savoyed leaves which keep it fit for use a very long time. Cannot WY Z 4] help satisfying the most critical market gardener’s trade. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 4 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. BIG BOSTON.—This is a variety of the Boston Market, which has been perfected by a celebrated gardener in the neighborhood of Boston, to such an extent that it is fully double the size of the old variety. It is, however, a little later in maturing; but its unu- .Sual size and wonderful solidity are strong recommendations. All truckers and market # gardeners desiring large, salable heads, that are crisp and tender, will find this a nvost profitable sort. Packet, 10’cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 4 pound, 60 cts.; pound, $2.00. DENVER MARKET.—An early variety of head lettuce, that has proved itself of merit. It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green color, and is very slow to run toseed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped (like the Savoy cabbages) and are very tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. The crimp leaves distinguish it from any other kind of lettuce. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 44 pound, 60 cts.; pound, $2.00. : MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH.—Frequently grows as large as a good Drumhead Cab- = bage. A second early, leaves being of a lightish green color. In quality it is tender, crisp = and free from bitterness. It is a splendid Lettuce, a very hard header, and slow torun to = seed. If you want the largest Lettuce you have ever sown, you should sow Marblehead. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. ICEBERG.—This variety is especially recommended on account of its superior fla- vor and its handsome large heads. The large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. Its habit of storing moisture in the indents of the leaves keeps it fresh and remarkably crystal- line in appearance. The unusual solidity of the heads is insured by the main ribs of the Jeaves, which, curving strongly into the cen- tre, acts like a truss, making it impossible for the leaves to expose the centre, which is constantly thoroughly blanched. Packet, 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 44 1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. MAULE’S PHILADELPHIA BUT- “TE R.—One of the main stays and a popu- lar variety in the Philadelphia markets. Produces fine, solid heads of large size, white, tender, crisp and of fine. flavor. An elegant forcing variety or for growing \ in cold frames; stands the heat and cold to a remarkable degree and slow to running to seed. Sure to head, and to please in every way. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 14 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.25. EARLY PRIZE HEAD.—Forms a large, tender and crisp mass of leaves of superior, delicate flavor, and very hardy. = Well adapted for either forcing or outdooré culture. Slow to run to seed and does not =z = become bitter as early as many other sorts... — Suitable for planting at any season of the™ — year. Regarded as a very Gesirable sort. = Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 144 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. OTN 189'T-I1NnO0y B,eynvyy Fo TILTON’S : | : en : “(( My cel ((U » Sp EO OME iN rp TIN M Ni fi i \)\ i( d ) i K( oe a A an °¥ 'S'n “vg ‘Byydepelyug 329138 219G 1K TT “OCC eS CW awe Od 9A ‘A PAGE OF EITUCE, ‘ nici ) iy =_ ———— STUBBORN SEEDER.—It isa ettuce to be slow in running toseed. This variety is absolutely the slowest to run to seed of any known sort; in fact many of the heads will throw up no = seed stalks whatever. Tested alongside of almost 100 other sorts, it sur- passed all by long odds in this important qualification, while it formed = magnificent large solid heads of the most superb quality. It stands drought better than any other variety, and is equally desirable for mar- z ket or home use. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14.1b., 50 ets.; Ib., $1.75. e BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON.—Grows fully double the size of the » Early Gurled Simpson, and is better in evény:.way. It is much lighter = colored, leaves being almost white. An excellent early Summer sort, e also good for forcing. Stands Summer heat splendidly, and remains a = long time fit for use. Pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. é SALAMANDER.—Large, compact heads. New York market gar- = = deners consider it the best for Summer use, on account of its heat-resist- S i = ing qualities. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50. =? 2 =: = GREEN FRINGED.—A most distinct and beautifulsort. Much used SALAMANDER. GREEN FRINGED. © he = = < ENRW MAULR, No. 1711 Pilbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 0.8. A. ri awe A for garnishing, as wellasasalad. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., lic.; 14 Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. P ALL THE YEAR ROUND.—Crisp and compact. Valuable for forcing. A good sort for early or late planting; stands the heat well. Packet, 5 cts.;,ounce, 15 cts.; 144 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. TENNISBALL.—One of the earliest 4 of heading sorts, and of most excellent quality. It makes but few outer leaves, and for this reason can be planted quite closely under glass—from six to seven inches apart. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.50. BOSTON CURLED.—Excellent, of superior, crisp and tender quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0Z., 15 cts.; 144 1b., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.50. THICK-HEAD YELLOW.— Makes uniformly large, thick heads, as solid as a cabbage. Leaves are slightly crumpled, of a beautiful greenish yellow color, and always of remarkable ten derness. This is accounted for from the fact that it heads morerapidly than any # large lettuce. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 26 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. — GRAND RAPIDS.—Through raising this lettuce, Grand Rapids growers have been able to obtain the highest price, and have distanced all competitors, not only in the Grand Rapids market, but hundreds of miles away, even as far South as Cincinnati. In addition to its desirable forcing qualities, it is excellent for early Spring sowing in the open ground. Of superior quality and beautiful appearance, it is a strong grower, very free from rot and keeps crisp and tender without wilting, when exposed for sale longer than any other forcing lettuce. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; '4 pound, 40 cents; pound,$1.50. MIXED LETTUCE. —1?2 to 15 varieties in a single packet, early, medium and late. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 144 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. NN: THICK HEAD YELLOW. auce ~ DWARF WHITE HEART COS. Cos is the class of Lettuce that is served exclusively in the first class hotels of Europe, and is considered by many the only Lettuce fit to eat. White Heart is the best of the Cos Lettuces. It grows about eight inches high, of a very attractive green color: firm habit of growth, the outer leaves folding over and thoroughly blanching the inner ones 2 and requires no tying up. Crisp, very tender, and of a most délicate flavor. Very early, and very slow torun to seed, Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 44 pound, 60 cts.; pound, $2.00. GRAND RAPIDS. 41 Page 41.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. NETTED GEM.—A small melon, weighing from 114 to 14% pounds each. They are thick- meated, the flesh is light green in color, and uniformly of fine, luscious flavor; skin green, #7 new Muskmelons have been offered the American public; consequently I have #] variety before offering it to my customers. I uow do so, however, with 2 2 frequently 5,6 and7 melons to the vine that in quality will equal, if not surpass, MVS : No one is better aware than I that during the last few years any number of OK uuy—'eb been unusually careful in growing and examining into the merits of this new the full confidence that Maule’s Superior Muskmelon will prove 4 the most profitable market variety in cultivation, for the Superior unquestionably leads all other Muskmelons in quality, product- iveness and quick market sales. Ripening about the same time as the Jenny Lind, they are wonderfully strong and vigorous growers, producing J WSOl[U3U every known variety, and that for transportation purposes cannot be excelled. 3 They have never been known to crack or rot at the blossom end, and they are so ™ attractive in appearance that they will always command from 10 to 25 cents per a basket more than any other variety. I do not think a better name could have = = been chosen than Superior for this excellent Muskmelon, and my customers can 6 rest assured that if they want the most profitable variety for market ™ they should select this one, and if they desire the most desirable Musk= melon for the home garden they cannot do better than plant Superior the coming season. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 34 pound, MAULE’S PRIZE JENNY LIND.— It is astonishing that this, the most delicious small melon, is so little known outside of the State of New Jersey. There it is more largely grown than any other variety, and thousands regularly ribbed and thickly netted. They are almost as solid as a — — : upon thousands of cannon ball, and will = keep well five to seven days after picking. They area very heavy cropper, and are extra early in Tipening. I offer seed grown from stock ob- Netted Gem. Pkt., 5c. tained direct from introducer, and can recommend it Packet, 5 cents to all. ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. SSS a BALTIMORE. Packet, 5 cents. STARN’S FAVORITE.—This variety, which I introduced in 1887, was also ‘catalogued the same year under the name of ‘‘Champion Market.’ It origi- mated with one of my customers, Mr. E. N. Starn, of New Jersey, about 18 years -ago. Mr. Starn has grown it to the exclusion of all other varieties ever since, annually planting from 10 to 20 acres, the products of which have always sold -at good prices the entire season, and many times at two to three times the price of other sorts. They are nearly round, justa little oblong, thickly netted, with thick, green flesh. Rich and spicy and one of the very best flavored EARLY IMPROVED CHRISTIANA.— This is a most popular early in New York State, being 10 days earlier than than the Nutmeg. Many market growers, having once planted it, always continue to do so, pronouncing it just the ‘sort for early market on account of its extreme earliness. Try it. Pkt., 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound 70 cents. CASABA.—It has thick green flesh, of delicate and delicious flavor. Weight from 10 to 12 Ibs. Pkt., 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 70 ets. HACKENSACK.—Large size; well known in N. Y. market. Round shape, MONTREAL.—-Often weigh- ing from 20 to 251bs. In 1883, three melons were raised, weighing respectively 39%, xflattened ends;deeply netted, very productive,excel- lent quality. Liked ‘by market gar- deners. Pkt. 3814, and 3814 lbs. each, ‘5e.;.02.10e. In addition to their ¥4 1b.25 large size, the flesh is *c.5 1b. . remarkably thick, of ® delicious melting fla- vor, regular shape, m nearly round flat- tened ends, skin green, densely i, productive. At considerable ex- pense, TO- cured a few lbs. of Montreal di- rect from orig- inal source in Canada. Pkt.10ce. oz, 15 ¢.; 44 1b, ”30.¢.; lb., $1.00. netted, and very yi) STARN’S FAVORITE. Packet, 5 cents. ounce, 20 cents ; baskets are annually { shipped to New York.\W and Philadelphia markets, where they Zalways meet with Z ready sale. My strain igs J, of this popular variety Maule’s Prize Jenny Lind. has been carefully It is the earliest of all the green- Y selected for years. Z fleshed sorts. Pkt., U5 cts.; 0z., 10 5 *"SGUHS GAA LNVUVAYD 12401) J¥9T-In0OF 8,9T DB = SS — —— MAULE’S BAY VIEW. Packet, 5cents. in cultivation. They are shy seeders; the cavity for seed in many of them is so = small that if they were all seed inside the flesh they could not contain many. © | They are very attractive in appearance and a Boog shipper Mr Starn has never had a grower to see or taste them but wanted some of the seed. In addition to their attractive appearance and most excellent shipping qualities, they are also an enormous cropper and will be pronounced by all who plant them as most certainly a favorite and most profitable market variety. Pkt.. 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cents ; 14 pound, 30 cents; 1 pound, $1.00. 18 sse1ppy RG) ite BALTIMORE.— Quite early and very large and showy. A fine netted, green fleshed variety, for either market or private gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 70c. MAULE’S BAY VIEW. —Under ordinary cultivation will reach 12 to 15 lbs. Ve roductive, and most excel- ent in many other ways; they are firm when ripe; excellent for shipping. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Y% pound, 25 cents ; pound, 70 cents. NU TM EG.—Skin deep green, finely netted; flesh of . rich and delicious ee Pet aes AN 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 4% pound, - 25 cents; pound, 70 cents. NUTMEG. HARDY RIDGE.—This is a great favoritein France. Flesh is wonder- fully thick, 4 to5in.‘through; juicy and sugary, with few seeds. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c. BANANA.—At first Banana Melon was cultivated more as a curiosity than anything else, but the last few seasons have seen them bring such high prices, 50 cents to $1.00 a piece in Philadelphia, New York and Boston markets, that they prove a most profitable market crop. They must not be confounded with the old Log of Wood, as they are entirely distinct and resemble no other melon. They attain a length of from eighteen inches to two feet six inches, and jay; are from two to four inches thick. Flesh, very thick, of a salmon color; in flavor = / remarkably delicious, and equal to almost any melon you have ever eaten. It looks almost like an overgrown banana, and, moreover, smells like one. It is not only a curiosity, but in flayor is unquestionably fine. Packet,10cents; Y% pound, 50 cents; 2Q1H TL2E ON ‘A TAVW AUNAH “WIAA 03 = ————__ BANANA a) SOO) Sa tt) *w's ‘a “eg ‘orudpperud Se eS CF “eS ® OOO ims EMERALD GEM.—They are about the size of Netted Gem, but unlike that variety, the skin while ribbed is smooth and of a very deep emerald green color. Its salmon fiesh is thicker than any other of its size, and ripens thor- oughly to the thin green rind. The vines are hardy and thrifty in growth, very prolific; the melons mature early and are uniformly of the most superb quality. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK.—A selection of the popular Hacken- sack, but is a decided improvement; they will produce melons almost equal the size at least tem days earlier. In shape and color it is similar to the old Hackensack, the only difference being its greater earliness, but this alone is suf- ficient to highly recommend it toall. Pkt.,5c¢.; 0z., 10 ¢.; 44 1b. 30 ¢.; 1b., $1.00. OSAGE.—Is considered by many the most profitable market variety in 4 cultivation. It is a medium size, nearly round, salmon colored flesh, finely netted, of rich, luscious flavor; gains fayor with both growers and consumers wherever tried. Packet, 5 cts:; OU GSs 10 cts.; ly pound, 30 cts.; 5 pound, $1.00. New Columbus MUSKMELON. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. NEW COLUMBUS.—First introduced in my 1892 seed book, and although more than ten thousand of my cus- tomers have grown it to their entire satisfaction, it can still be considered a novelty. The flesh is wonderful- ly sweet and melting, and of a spicy flavor; skin is finely netted, and as a shipping melon, Columbus is undoubtedly unsurpassed, one customer in California reporting that it stood the heat better than any other variety, although at one time the thermometer was 109 in the shade, and every other melon was completely cooked and spoiled except Co- lumbus. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. PERFECTION.W— Originated 52 years ago in Chenango s Co., N. Y., by one of my best customers, I secured a small sample of seed from him in 1883. In sending it to me, I @ could not help but think he praised it too highly, stating as ® he did, that he had tested almost all known varieties, and ™ found Perfection superior to them all. After a careful ¢ test on my trial grounds, I discovered it was fully up to his “ recommendation, and a wonderful acquisition. It is © nearly round, as may be seen by the eut, of good size, fre- quently weighing 8 to 10lbs. each. Of a dark green color outside, heavily netted, while inside they are of a rich orange color, and I venture to say with thicker flesh than any other variety in cultivation, there being scarcely room for the seeds. As to flavor they take the lead of all, and are far ahead of everything else at present cultivated. It can be recommended alike for either home or market use, and has fully demonstrated that it well deserves the name of PERFECTION. One of our largest New Jersey melon growers, a man who annually makes it a bustness to try all the new sorts, made the remark last Summer, although he had tried fifty different sorts during the last ten years, he e had yet failed to find anything that would anywhere ap- * proach Maule’s Perfection, in quality, productiveness or © everything that goes to make a perfect melon. No wonder g@ the demand for Perfection always exceeds the supply. & Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.: 44 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.50. Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. -—Annual Catalog Ras For years both Musk and Watermelon seed, saved only from ry the choicest specimens, has been one of my leading specialties. p \ Tens of thousands of pounds have been furnished my customers toR their entire satisfaction, without a single complaint ; for thesim- ® Py ple reason that it has never been my practice to market all the best ® melons and save only the culls for seed purposes. Seed from the best melons only are none too good for my customers, whom I well know have no use for seed saved from culls and unmarketable melons. _ViICK’S EARLY.—One of the ear- \ liest. Small, long, solid and sweet; flesh, bright pink. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. PHINNEY’S EARLY.—Deep red flesh; excellent flavor; prolific and ——— oa a Nery Siang Peckey piben is CUnee: 10 9 cents; 4 lb., 20 cents; b9 cents. EHINNEY’S EARLY. FORDHOOK EARLY.—This new * watermelon, first offered in 1890, is 4 the largest of all the extra early va-# rieties, at the same time flesh is of a deliciously sweet flavor, bright red in color. Rind is tough, thus mak- ing it a valuable shipper. Seed we offer was grown especially for } us by Mr. Frame, of Delaware, the s Originator. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts. lb., 90 cts. 1 SEMINOLE.—This new water- melon comes from Florida, where Y it originated with Mr. Girardeau, the originator of the Florida Fa- A Vorite. Mr. Girardeau, having tested all known varieties, claims that while his Florida Favorite is a most excellent and desirable variety, that the Seminole lays on the shelf every watermelon at present known. Flesh a brilliant carmine, very solid, of a rich, melting flavor; rind thin, but so tough as to makeit a most super- ior shipping and market melon. Iam sure my customers will find the Seminole extra good, and I have no doubt that every one who grows this variety this sea- son will find it will even surpass every claim made forit. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; lb. 75c. KOLB’S GEM.—This variety, on account of its earliness and ex- cellent shipping qualities, is largely grown for shipping =purposes. They grow nearly round; dark green, with narrow = Stripes of lighter shade. Melons raised vary in weight from 30to 50 lbs.each. Pkt., 5cts; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts. TRUE DARK ICING.—Taking every- thing into consideration, I think there =are but few better melons In flavor it is simply delicious. SSS = It is very solid, rind very thing and an excellent shipper. It is round in form and white seeded. Having sold{ it by the hundreds of pounds for years, I have yet to hear from a customer who ¥* does not praise it. By purchasing the True Dark Icing from me, you will dis- cover you have secured a melon very hard to beat in all the points that go to make a perfect melon. Pkt.,5 cents.; oz., 10 cents.; 14 lb., 20 cents.; lb., 60 cents. CUBAN QUEEN.—This variety has become justly celebrated alike with both producer and consumer. Its large size, great productiveness, bright scarlet, sol- id‘ flesh, crisp, luscious and spicy flavor. thin rind and superior shipping qualities, recommend it to all growers. In flavor it is the equal of the Icing. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 1b., 25 cents; lb., 75 cents. THE BOSS.—An excellent shipper, very productive; of delicious flavor. Color, very dark; flesh of an unusually deep scarlet, rich in sugar. It well deserves the name of Boss, and you should not neglect to plant it. Pkt., 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; lb., 75c. PRIDE OF GEORGIA.—A Southern melon, thatis of particularly crisp, delicious flavor and very firm. An excellent shipper. Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 14 |b., 25c.; lb., 70c. COLORADO PRESERVING MELON.—Immensely productive; one vine produced 25 melons weighing 10 to 40 lbs. each. Preserving qualities the very finest. Makes beau tiful, nearly transparent preserves of surpassing flavor. Pkt, 5c.; oz, 10c.; 14 1b., 25¢.; 1b., 75 MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. — Iron-clad ~: “eG ws uniformly to a larger size, will yield a tar greater bulk, and more A 1 marketable melons, than almost any other of the extra © large varieties. They have frequently \ been dropped three feet, and even from the shoulders of a man without burst- ing or showing any bruise. The heart | is very large, the flesh next to rind is fully = MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. “oN flesh is never mealy, but always solid. They ' ripen with the Cuban Queen. They can be allowed to remaim on the vimes one month after they a1e ripe. Melonstaken & aan tion until Christmas. Packet, 5 cents; @ ‘WM 03 §19PI0 [1 SH9IPPY ‘SCHAAS CHALNVUVAD 194019 JvoT-INO,F 8,o[MVM JO 96ST FOZ onSoyuyey [onaay—-F GTAVW AUNAH equal to the heart in luscious taste. The =’ in the first of October keep in good condi- *'| ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 25 cents; 1b., 75 cents. 4 PEERLESS.—An excellent sort for gar- & | den cultivation. Size, medium; color, mot- #' tled green; flesh, rich scarlet; thin rind, rg sweet and productive. Packet, 5 cents; a ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 20 cents; lb., 60 cents. & GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE.—An im- g proved Gipsy; excellent for shipping and & very popular. Flavor, first class; rind, very & thin; flesh, brightred. Packet, 5 cents;'3 | ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 20 cents; 1b., 60 cents. 5 SWEET HEART.—A good variety for P | Shipping, very attractive in appearance pp | = and sells readily in market. Of large size, » | a@ little longer than thick but nearly globu- S larinshape. Skin very bright, beautiful «! mottled green. Flesh bright red, firm and ° heavy, but crisp, melting and exceedingly @' Sweet; a good keeper. Packet, 5 cents; >» ounce, 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts. 4 THE JONES.—Next to the McIver Sugar Melon, Prof. Massey, of North Carolina, considers this the best melon known to-day. It is certainly an ex- ® cellent variety; color of the skin a solid green, flesh a bright red, very sweet and juicy. It is an excellent shipper, and grows to a large size, often attaining a weight of 60 to 70 pounds each. In shape it resembles very much the Kolb’s Gem. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 144 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. MOUNTAIN SWEET.—Old, but good; flesh, bright scarlet. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. BLACK SPANISH.—Large size; round; dark green skin; flesh red and of fine flavor. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. MOUNTAIN SPROUT.—A large long variety; skin dark green, marbled with lighter shades. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. FRAME’S PRIZE, THE JUMBO OF ALL.—This new watermelon is a@ cross between those two grand melons, Cuban Queen and Iron-clad, per- fected by Mr. Paynter Frame, originator of Iron-clad, New Delaware and Ford- hook Early. Mr. F. writes me concerning it as follows: “The Prize Melon is a cross betweeen Iron-clad and Cuban Queen. It resembles Cuban Queen some- what, but is of finer quality than either that variety or Iron-clad. They ripen medium early, flesh solid, very sweet and juicy. They will grow the largest of any melon now known; and if you want to put the largest watermelon in the ees world on _ the market, now is your time to strike.’’ Color, dark green, striped light; flesh, rich card- m™ inal; stringless; = m seeds drab with dark centre. S—= Packet, 10 cents; — ounce, 20 cents; iy pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.2 KENTUCKY WONDER. Is oblong in shape, skin dark green, flesh beautiful scarlet, crisp, but firm and very solid. Not a mammoth variety; but a good, old- fashioned Kentucky melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 14 pound, 30 cts.: pound, 90 cts. GRAY MONARCH OR LONG WHITE == ICING.—For several years past a Z few melon growers of New z Jersey have had a type = = of the favorite Icing i eu Watermelon, en- tirely distinct in shape, being oblong, as shown in illustration. The skin is an attractive, mottled, very light green color, so light as to nearly warrant the name white or gray. The fiesh is deep red in color and of very fine quality, fully equal to the old Icing, which has long been recognized as one of the finest favored melons grown. In size, this new variety is much larger than the old, specimens haying been raised to weigh 60 to 70 pounds each. Pkt., 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 144 pound, 35 cts.; pound, $1.00. SSVVS*IESSEVIE*'9: A NOTE FROM PROF. MASSEY. ————--emm. S AN OFFICER OF AN AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION, I HAVE FELTIT } 4 MY DUTY TO BRING OUR WORK TO OUR FARMERS, AND GET AS CLOSE AS POS (GSS SIBLE TO THEIR LIVES AND METHODS, that I may learn their wants and be? able to help them, I have therefore for years been contributing to the agricultural press. But I never succeeded in getting so close to the farmers as I have since I have been editing ‘“‘The Experience Pool” in THE PRACTICAL FARMER. In po other paper with which I am acquainted ARE THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THOSE WHO MAKE AND THOSE WHO READ, SO CORDIAL AND INTIMATE. I AM GLAD TO KNOW THAT THE CIRCULATION OF THIS PAPER IS RAPIDLY EXTENDING IN THESOUTH, AND I PROMISE OUR SOUTHERN READERS THAT WITH THEIR HELP AND THAT OF OUR OTHER FRIENDS, WE WILL TRY TO MAKE “THE EXPERIENCE POOL” ALONE well werth the $1.00 which the paper costsayear. IE would like to see the Paper in every farmhouse in North Carolina, as AN AID IN DOING OUR STATION WORK OF DIFFUSING IN- FORMATION. = Raleigh, W. C., W. F. MASSEY. S&VetVe SVdBsIyqpnesewve Js FLORIDA FAVORITE.—Has ripened ten days earlier than Kolb’s Gem, Iron-clad or Rat- tlesnake, planted at the same time. Its superior oblong shape, beautiful color, rind being alter- nately striped with dark and light green, bright crimson, crisp and deliciously sweet flesh, are sure to make it a favorite. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. THE DIXIE.—The introducer has this to Say: “A cross between the Kolb’s Gem and Old Fashioned Mountain Sweet, made by one of the largest truck and melon growers of North Carolina, surpassing the former in ship- ping qualities, and fully equaling the latter in fine eating quality and flavor, being a weeix to ten days earlier than either, with a remar. ably thin rind, almost impenetrable, which pre- serves it for a great length of time, keeping three times as long as either before showing decay. Its great productiveness is shown from the fact that the past season each vine matured from seven to eight large melons, while the Kolb's Gem rarely produced more than three. The vines grow strong and rapidly, with more laterals than any other melon, and have the singular and very valuable quality of rooting from every joint, adding greatly to the productiveness and life of the vines. The meat is more scarlet, finer and of much better quality. These strong claims have been more than verified by hundreds of other growers.” I wish to call the par- ticular attention of my customers to its strong point of rooting at every joint. Towards the middle of September, when other melons, particularly the Kolb’s Gem, are absolutely dead, the Dixie will be sending out new shoots, and the foliage will beas luxuriant as at any time of its growth. This one quality alone, if noth- ‘ing else, would recommend Dixie for mar- ket purposes. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; : \Y% pound,25 cts.; pound, 75 cts.; 5 pounds, $3.00. & COLE’S EARLY.—An early variety thatS is claimed will mature in any latitude where the = # season is as long as that of New YorkState. A fine © melon, of medium size, almost round in shape, green,- : striped a lighter shade. Thin rind, bright red flesh of a == & THE JONES. S. A. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULS, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 5.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. delicate texture. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts == oc see = ‘SCAAS CAALNVUVAD 12A019 Jue]-an0g s,e[NUIY JO 96ST 105 enSo[yIeQ ~wnUUy—"gp Sug aw JHEKINOweal Sage (el GipBEONONS MAULE’S PRIZETAKER ONION 4a o————. First offered in 1888, and has has proven the greatest acquisition in years. Has been universally endorsed by every one who has tried it as the largest, handsomest, finest flavored, most superior Yellow Globe Onion ever introduced. There has never been an Onion in these United States that could equal it; eight years agoI made the prediction that it would supplant all other Yellow Globe Onions in cultivation as soon as its sterling qualities were known, and this has come to pass. Maule’s Prize- taker has excited more favorable notice from the agricultural press and progressive gardeners in all parts of the country than any other variety. Prizetaker is of a bright, clean straw color, and always grows to a uniform shape, which is a perfect globe. Has a very small neck, and always ripens up large and fine without any stiff neck. In market it attracts marked attention, and is sure to bring two or three times the price of any other, either red, white or yellow, for Prizetaker is more at- tractive in appearance, than the large Spanish Onions imported and sold in large cities for many years at fabulous prices. With ordinary cultivation frequently yields 700 to 800 bushels per acre, and with extra care and attention often runs up to 1,000 bushels per acre. Mr. Greiner has frequently been quoted as praising Prizetaker in the highest terms, so that many of my friends will likely be interested in hearing what he has to say about it after several season’s experience. AUNGH "WA 0} SI9ps0 [Te SseqpPV “T consider Prizetaker fittingly characterized by me in 1888 as the *King of All Onions,” has not yet found its peer. It excels every onion now existing, in beauty, size and productiveness, and equals the best in quality, being as mild in flavor as the Imported Spanish Onion of our groceries. Do you want to make money in onion growing? Plant the Prizetaker; if you are after the largest profits, plant none but the Prize- taker. You can easily and most profitably dispense with all others. Plant it on the plan now generally known as, ‘The New Onion Cul- ture,’ and you will make more money than you ever did in onion grow- ing before. The Prizetaker sells. The small and medium sized speci- mens go for Yellow Danvers, the large ones you can crate and sell for Spanish Onions. If you do only reasonably well, you should grow 1,000 bushels per acre, and every bushel of this crop will sell for more money than a bushel of the old varieties. I have been enthusiastic over the Prizetaker ever since its introduction. During the six years that I have grown it, more or less extensively, my enthusiasm has been steadily growing, and after this season’s experience, which proves the Prizetaker also the best onion to resist drought, Iam ready to give up all other varieties for the Prizetaker, and am only sorry that I have not done so years ago. It would have increased my profits in the business hundreds of dollars, You can grow a good crop of Prizetakers even in a dry season, when all other sorts are dwarfed and a failure. In short, the Prizetaker is the onion for me. T. GREINER, La Salle, N. Y. It will be seen from this letter that Mr. Greiner is as enthusiastic as ever concerning Prizetaker. His experience has been the same as that of more than 75,000 people to whom I have sold seed of this variety dur- ing the last eight years. In 1894 and 1895 I traveled more than 7,000 miles in Europe, as far east as Buda Pesth, as far north as Berlin, and as far south as Gibraltar; but nowheres in all Europe was I able to find so handsome a yellow onion as Prizetaker, nor one that anyways near ap- proached it. For many years my supply of this famous onion was ex- hausted very early in the season, to the disappointment of many friends. I have harvested a larger crop than ever, and as long as the seed holds out, I will be pleased to offer it at the following: Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 4% 1b., 60 cents; Ib., $2.25; 5 lbs., $10.00, postpaid. for three specimensof Prizetaker I50 5 Onions raised in 1896.———-__-_ &75.00 for the largest and best specimen sent me On or before October 15, 1896, grown from seed purchased of me this year, 850.90 for the second best and $25.00 for the third best. IT IS WORTH NOTING. under the (name of Prizetaker. The fact that the much lauded Spanish. King has been surpassed so completely by Prizetaker that the introducers of it, now do not even list Spanish King in their catalogue, but offer Prizetaker only. I would caution my friends, however, against purchasing Spanish King To be sure of ~etting the genuine, send your order direct to headquarters 1711 FILBERT ST. 46 °V SA “ug ‘epyUdTopelld ‘399178 20QTI TTAL ‘ON ‘@TAVW ters for the best seed of this popular vegetable. My crops this ' 4 season have been very. good, and we have harvested as fine a lot of as rea N ] plump, heavy seed as it has ever been my fortune to place in my =) 6 ee warehouses. Last season, notwithstanding the fact that almost every other house advanced their prices, I still held the fort at reasonable fig- PoR MANY YEARS I have given particular attention to Onion Seed, | ures, for owing to the hard times, I did not think it the proper thing and can say with pride that there is no one house in America to- | to run the prices up on my friends, as was done by many houses. That day, that furnishes so many successful Onion growers annually with I was right is proven by the fact that I sold out almost every grain their supply of Onion seed, as myself. As my customers well know, | of seed on hand, while my competitors had to carry over many Maule’s Seeds are not sold to dealers; but are sold to the planter direct. | thousand pounds. There is a lot of old seed in the country this year, Considering the fact that I gave Prizetaker its name and was the origin- | and I wish to say right here, that the prices quoted below are as low as al introducer of what has proved to be the greatest of all American On- | good seed can be furnished. Old Onion seed 1S worthless, hence can be ions; that I furnish 50,000 Onion growers regularly with their supply of | soldat almostany price. You may be offered seed at lower prices than seed every year, and thatit takes many tons of seed to supply my | quoted in this book, but good plump seed, crop of 95, is worth every trade, itis not to be wondered at that I am considered headquar-|centI ask for it, and if any thing it ought to bring a higher price. » Pa YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.—Of good size, globular form, very thick bulb, with small neck. Very choice, well flavored, rath- er mild and very early. In many markets it will find ready sale at much higher prices than any other variety. Frequently produces 600 bushels and more per acre from seed, the first year, and for relia- bility in bottoming itis unsurpassed. After Maule’s Prizetaker, it s is the best of all yellow onions. I only list the one variety, as I have s but one strain of Danvers Onion, and that the best Globe. For my art I cannot see the distinction between Globe Danvers and Roun@ anvers, unless it be in the quality of the seed, and I have no second grade of anything in this book. The best is what I find my trade al- | ways desires, and that is what they get. Packet, 5 cents, ounce, 15cents; 4% pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. MAULE’S WETHERSFIELD.—There are many strains of this justly celebrated onion offered, but none that can surpass = Maule’s famous stock of this popular variety. Growing to large size, 1 to 2 pound onions from seed the first year are of frequent oc- 4 currence. The $50.00 prize offered in 1887 for the heaviest was secured by one of my customers for a specimen weighing 24% pounds. It grows with unusual regularity, scallions being almost unknown. 600 to 800 bushels have frequently been raised on a single acre; and in i888, in competition for the $250 prize, several of my customers produced even a larger quantity, the premium being finally secured by Randolph By- ers, of Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., Cal., he having raised the enor- mous quantity of 66,905 pounds of marketable onions on one acre of ground. The shape is well shown in illustration. In color the skin is deep purplish » red and the fiesh white. Moderately grained and of a good strong flavor, Sit isa magnificent keeper. Maule’s Red Wethersfield is unquestionably the king of all red onions, as Prizetaker is the king of all yellow an@ Silver King the king of all white. 50,000 of my customers unanimously endorse it as the best they have ever sown. I trust no onion grower receiv- ing this catalogue will fail to try at least a smalk quantity of Maule’s Red Wethersfield, for alb S ought to know just how superior it is. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.35. NO OFFER @ @ | have ever made NA, HAS MET WITH SUCH SUCCESS AS MY STANDING OFFER TO DE- LIVER 10 Ibs. of six stand- ard vwarleties of Onion Seed anywheres in the United States for 810, AND I AM GLAD TO BE ABLE i} TO RENEW IT THIS SEASON, | HAVING NO DOUBT IT WILL MEET WITH APPRECIATION AMONG MY FRIENDS. oe]oe22d2]2e I will deliver 10 / pounds either of Maule’s Red Weth- / ersfield, Yellow Globe Danvers, Extra Early YY Red, Yellow Dutch, Southport Y ellow Globe or Red Globe to any post Foffice in America, for $10. Every customer has the privilege of making up his entire order of ten pounds ; with one variety, or he can order 5 pounds of 2 sorts, 2 lbs, each of 5 sorts, ete. All you have to do is to make up an order for 10 Ibs. any way you see fit, of the above 6 varieties and send me $10. —_ should remember that y cw Customers Maule’s Reliable Onion & Seed is only grown from carefully hand sorted 4 and selected bulbs, is always of high germinating quality and of unusual vigor of growth, by reason of its superlative vitality. My Onion Seed now has a@ reputation in almost every prominent Onion grow- ing district in America unsurpassed by any other house in the trade. a \N \ to remember that if your order amounts to $6.00 or over you will be entitled « (if you request it when or- e dering) to a copy of ‘How to Make wWthe Garden Pay.’’ Second, revised Py and enlarged edition. 7._Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULRE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphi a) Tn AUK it J Mh iMthin wall WL M@ oy “iy ,, Yar Ti, “rns (Uae : 37 My wo YY / > = = te —— : Weteka z XS =—— —————SSSSSHESSSH= = = = = 3 SS = : = —————————————— ———S SE SS LN VAS {XTRA EARLY RED,—Ten days earlier than the Large Red.|red skin, fine grained flesh, mild and tender. Very productive and an Wy seed has frequently produced fine, marketable onions 90 days from | excellent keeper. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 1% 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. wowing. Very hardy and reliable. Desirable for early market; keeps WHITE GLOBE.— Beautiful symmetrical bulbs, clear white skin, well. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 1b., 40 cents; Ib., $1.25. flesh firm, fine grained and mild flavor. A good keeper and always SILVER SKIN.—(White Portugal.)—Also known as Philadel-| commands a good price in market. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; ph White. A mild, pleasant onion, handsome shape and very popu- | 4 pound, 60 cents; pound, $1.75. war for family use; one of the best for pickling. In this vicinity grown YELLOW DUTCH.—Very productive, keeping welland being ex- targely for sets. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. cellent for shipping. In Philadelphia and many other sections largely _ RED GLOBE.—Very similar to Wethersfield in color, but differing | grown for sets. Flesh fine grained, mild and of good flavor. It is certain- “‘m form. Matures quite early, of perfect globe shape, large size, deep | ly a very profitable market variety. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 30ce.; 1b., $1.00. SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE.—This is similar in shape to the Réd and White Globe, but differing in color. A wonderfully heavy cropper. RemarkablyHandsome in appearance and large in size. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. NEW GIANT POMPEII.—Skin is very thin and delicate in appearance, of a handsome, reddish brown color; the flesh is pure white, very fine grained and of remarkably mild flavor, Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. GIANT ROCCA OF NAPLES.—Single bulbs have attained a weight of 314 pounds, Hand- some, globular form, mild and tender flesh. Valuable for \ both spring and autumn sowing. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, \ 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. MAMMOTH RED TRIPOLI.—A beautiful large, flat Y variety of excellent flavor, being both mild and pleasant. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14 pound, 60 cts.; pound, $2.00. GIANT WHITE TRIPOLI.—Quick growth, mild fla- vor, similar to the Red. Pkt., 5c.; 02., 20c.; 44 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. BERMUDA ISLAND WHITE.—In many sections of the South the Bermuda Onions are grown to the exclusion 6) of all other sorts. They are very early, consequently large ly cultivated for the Northern markets, Packet, 5 cents; SOUTHPORT | eae os OMIBERMUDA ISLAND HED.Same as the above, d YELLOW GLOBE. Dae ee — , 9BODECTDOTDODI§OTODIHSDOGIDIDBH ‘New Onion Culture,”’ BY T. GREINER. Me ~ Revised edition, price, 50 cents, postpaid, will be furnished FREE to every purchaser of $3.00 f worth of Onion Seed or over, providing the re- = quest for same is made at the time of ordering. GIANT ROCCA OF NAPLES. 48 v Ht! *V 'S'a “eg ‘BpUd oped ‘399138 319011 TLLT “ON ‘a TAVW AUNAH ‘WAM 0} Sr9psIO [[V SH9IPPY “SGHAS GCHHLINVUVAD 1040]) Jue [-1U0 4 ¥,eT DUR JO 96ST TOF enZol¥}uD) [ynUuUYy—*sF 23a ae EXTRA EARLY 4y —— a a 2 : among the earliest, it fii | =WHITE BARLETTA= not the earliest, of white \/\'\j) ml iN = ala Onions. Keeps well. Of;j/// S whitey BITE BARLETTA.—As Silver King is the largest a fine, showy,|ji/ \\ ite Onion in cultivation, I think this is a very good place for waxy appear-' \ the New Barletta, as itis not only the earliest but also ance; the flesh is) the smallest Onion grown. This new riety, offered SS ie in 1890 for the first time, comes in 3 weeks ahead of New vor mild’ and | In color, isa beautiful wax bulbs are WH pleasant; grows] inches in diameter, flattened on top and IBS to 6 inches inifl \ 34 inch thick, They make a beautifal diameter the pickle, aud are in every way the first yvear from most desirable of all small . ° Onions. Packet, 1 ounce, 25¢c.; seed. Pkt., 10 cts y, see eae ¢ ee oz., 25cts.; 4 1 75 ets.; _Ib., $2.50 NEW QUEEN. == — Remarkable E keeper and rapid grower. Ifsown in March, it will produce onions from 1 to 2inches in diameter in early Summer. Packet, 5 cents; i MN Mh, \\ ounce, 20 cents; 44 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. 1 | | | NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA.—One of the earliest. gf ING Mi) Grows first season to large size. Silvery white skin. Good i i keeper. Sown in February or March, will produce fine i {) i crop early in season. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, eT) vih 20 cents; 4 lb., 60 cents; lb., $2.00. IN \ f om DA “ONION SETS Philadelphia has long been esteemed in all sections of the country as headquarters for Onion Sets. In my estimation the best way to grow onions is from the black seed, but still, a great many people prefer to plant sets, which I will be pleased to furnish at the following prices : WHITE BOTTOM.—Grown from my best selected seed of the White Silver Skin or Portugal variety, which will produce White Onions very earlyintheseason. Pt., 20cts.; qt.,35cts.; 5qts., $1.50, by mail, postpaid. ELLOW BOTTOMS.—(See illustration of a tumblerful of sets taken from a photograph.) Pt., 20cts.; qt., 35cts.; 5qts., $1.50, by mail, postpaid. Above two varieties are produced fromseed. Potato, Egyptian and Mul- tiplier Onions do not produce seed, and can be obtained from bulbs only. YPTIAN OR PERENNIAL TREE.—When once set out, without having the slightest Winter protection, will come up year after year, as soon as frost breaks the ground, and grow very rapidly. The bottoms divide, making several irregular shaped Onions. The young sets grow on top of the stalks. Pt., 25c.; qt., 45c. ; 5 qts., $2.00, by mail, postpaid. POTATO ONIONS.—Small bulbs when planted increase in size, and the parent bulbs produce quantities of small bulbs in clusters. They mature early and are of a mild, pleasant flavor. Pt., 25 ets.; qt., 45 ets.§ NEW WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION.—Is enormously pro-: ductive ; of pure white silvery color, very hardy and will unquestionably prove a great acquisition to this class of onions, for its handsome appearance will make it one of the most salable varieties that can be 3 Town; itis also very useful for pickling. White onions being usually Sane igher priced than any other color, the advantage of a White Multiplying : a EE. Onion can be readily understood. Pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents BOTTOM SETS. 49 Page 49.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A THREE LEADERS IN PEAS!. se ee ee r rf dS RLIEST 05: ALT _4{ DAYS FROM -PL‘ANTING. _ MAULE’S EARLIEST OF ALL. —For years has distanced all competi- tors. Is there a seedsman in the U.S. who has not the best Extra Early Pea and where the special strain of Peas of- fered by the said seedsman is not all the way from one to two weeks earlier I do not claim there is no other extra early pea but Maule’s Earliest of All, but Ido claim that I have a strain of extra early peas that is the equal of cw i I 18 \ S anything on the market, and a thou- PMICMESMINCE NY SF sand per cent. better than lots of trash we that is yearly sold for extra early peas H)))}))1\;5 to the confiding gardeners of the coun- Mh) try. Every gardener who has ever sown Maule’s Harliest of All along side of other varieties, has yet to find an earlier pea, and nothing can better illustrate its worth, than the fact that many times in the last ten years I have entirely sold put, as the demand invariably exceeds the supply. Unsurpassed in regularity of growth, yield, size of pod and general excellence. It is wonderfully productive and can almost always be cleared off in two pickings. Color of the dry peas a bright green. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. \ SHROPSHIRE HERO.—No late pea has pleased meso much in years as this variety. In my own trial grounds, it has equaled and surpassed any other main crop sort, among a test of 150 to 200 different varieties. The following received from one of the largest and most suc- cessful pea growers in Northern N. Y., describes Shropshire Hero: “Shropshire Hero is very prolific, and very true to its type. The quality is exceptionally good, the pods large and well filled and easily opened. Weare confident this Pea is likely to Supersede Pride of the Market and Stratagem. In earliness it is about like Champion of Eng- land and Yorkshire Heroes. It has been much more prolific with us than White Marrowfat, and as soon as there are enough tosupply the trade, think they are likely to take the place of White Marrowfats in the canner’s trade.” There is no question but that Shropshire Hero is bound to take the place of many sorts now favorably known to the American mar- ket and home gardener; grows about 2% feet, is a second early, and produces wonderfully well filled, long, handsome pods in great abundance. Peas at the same time are of unusually large size and delicious flavor. The peas described on this page are three leaders that are certainly worth a fortune to every professional market gardener. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.—This makes the fifth year I have boomed this magnificent Pea as mn absolutely the very best dwarf wrinkled variety in cultivation. In my trials of several hun- I dred new varieties of peas at Briar Crest, Nott’s Excelsior has proved itself the greatest addi- | if tion to our list of peas in many years. It is so hardy and vigorous that it may safely be planted in early spring with any smooth variety, and can be counted on for table use almost as soon, while, as every one knows. the quality of any wrinkled pea is far superior to any smooth. Time after time they have been fit for the table forty-five days from planting, with the most ordi-} nary cultivation. Pods are square and chunky, always containing from 7 to 9 large peas, packed so closely to- gether in the pods that the peas are always more square than round. It grows to a \ uniform height of one foot, \ and is at all times very ten- der and of fine flayor. Sel- YZ dom has any vegetable been more unanimously recom- mended than has Nott’s hix- celsior Pea, by all my custom- ers who have tried them, a W vem Jj mea plant of Nott’s Ex- complaint has never been re- 3 eae Packet, 10 cents; celsior Peas grown from seed purchased of me pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. |this year containing the most pods. Notr’s EXCELSIOR(Z;4} 45 DAYS FROM PLANTING. 50 ‘wg ‘UpUdTopelyUd ‘399138 219QT1A TILL ‘ON ‘ATAVW AUNGAH ‘WA 0} S19ps0 [Te SH9IPPY “STAAS CHALNVUVAYD 12aA0[9 JvoT-1n08F 6,eINV JO 9G8T TOJ onSopureD [enuUY—"Og o3uq V's a Fora first Early, it has no superior, excepting Maule’s Earliest of All. Most wonder- alle’ N Improved cre f, TT, - fully productive; even cropper: pods large and well filled ; height about 2 ft.; of most_lus- cious and agreeable flavor. It is undoubtedly an extra A No. 1 and very profit- * EXTRA EARLY The Most Profitable Pea - able variety inevery respect. J. Russell, Waldoboro, Me., secured the $50 premium . Oct., 1889, for picking the enormous quantity of 20,047 pods from one qt. sown in 100 Zw feet of row. This certainly stamps Maule’s Extra Early the most prolific of all. Any f/ number of reports came from customers who picked from 10,000 to 19,000 pods. Z - < ; Pkt., 10e.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40e. ; , Lo for Market-Gardeners. Saw = % Boh 3 — = Y . MAULE’S FAMILY GARDEN ess, Family Garden equals any other, oftem maturing in 45 to 50 days. In productiveness, it is simply wonderful. In quality of a most toothsome and delicate flavor. The only difference between them and Maule’s Extra Early is, that although they frequently ripen equally as early, they are not an even cropper ; that is they do not mature their crop all at once, but continue in bearing from onetothree weeks. For market-gardeners this is not so desirable a quality, but for the home garden it is most desirable, hence the name Family Garden. Being very hardy, they readily resist frost. Wherever grown they have at once become general favorites. In nota single order received this spring should Maule’s Family Garden be omitted. Your garden will not be complete without them. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. EW EARLY PRIZE.—A well-known grower of Vermont writes: ‘“‘ Having tested Early Prize this season by the side of eighty varieties from all parts of the country, I consider it in all respects one of the best varieties in America.’’ A cross between Tom Thumb and the Advancer. Grows eighteen inches high, being slightly taller than Premium Gem, and while equaily early, it is decidedly a better cropper than either that or Tom Thumb. Pods large, heavy, and well filled. Also equal to the wrinkled varieties in sweetness and flavor, and can be planted earlier than these without danger of rotting. Its combination of earliness, dwarf growth. yield and quality, with the large size, and good filling of the pod, ensures its future as one of the best peas for the family or market garden. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. ADVANCER.—An early sort, very popular in many sections, wrinkled and of excellent quality ; grows from 2 to 3 feet Ligh, very prolific. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 46e. IMPROVED DANIEL O’ROURKE.-— A favorite extra early variety ; a standard market sort, very productive. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM.—A green wrinkled variety, comes in use a few days after Imp. O’Rourke. 12 to 18 in.; prolific, excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c.: pint, 25¢.: quart, 40¢c. PREMIUM GEM.—Animprovement on Little Gem, being more robust and produc- ing longer pods. Pkt.,10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40e. LAXTON’S ALPHA.—A very early wrinkled sort. Very prolific bearer, of fine quality, pods being larg and well filled. Pkt., 10 cents; pint, 25 cents. juart, 45 cents. TOM THUMB.— A. ivorite with many on account of its dwarf habi.; is very productive and produces pods of good size; the peas are sweet and tender. Packet, 10 cents: pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. Address all Orders to WM, HENRY MAULEH, No, 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A AMERICAN WONDER—Planted in June ma- . turesin 33 days. 27 to 41 pods counted on some *M vines, 9 large peas to pods, all well filled. Vine 8 to 10 inches high. My crop is as choice as ever. The genuine Bliss strain. Pkt.. 10c.; pt., 25c.: qt., 45¢. r- s f —= =— Vee TOM THUMB. Packet, 10 cents. 5k Page 51.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SE BLISS’S EVERSBEARING PEA. —The wanitof a reliable first-class pea for Summer and Autumn use has long and seriously been felt by everyone. In this choice and remarkable variety I am confident I place before the public a pea which, when sufficiently known, will everywhere be recognized as an excellent sort for a Summer and Autumn crop. Season late, to very late inches to 2 Height of vines 18 feet. Its habit of growth is of a peculiar branching character, forming as stalks from a single One hundred pods many as ten root stalk. have been counted on a single vine, After WN repeated pickings of quantities of full-sized pods, the vines continue to be covered with blossoms and buds developing to maturity, making it practically a perpetual bearer. On account of its branch- ing habit, a pint of seed will plant asmuch ground as a quart of most other kinds. Pkt., 10 cts. ; pt., 25 cts. ; qt., 40 cts. STRATAGEM.—The Strata- gem is a pea for everybody, |f whether rich or poor;it is a Pea that will always pay, whether for the best table in the land or the people’s market. It is of wonder- fully vigorous habit, and immense- ly productive. It is dwarf in habit, growing 18 to 24 inches high, and is no doubt, the best green wrinkled marrow in cultivation; : PN pods long, large, and always well Ip ull \ Mc } i G EST WRIRKLED PE4 Ky filled. You should surely put down Stratagem on your order, if only for a single packet. Packet, 10 cts; pint, 30 cls.; quart, 50 cts;2 quarts, 90 cts. YORKSHIRE HERO.—A splendid large marrow pea, growing about 2'feet high ; has a branching habit, and isan abundant bearer ; of fine quality and the pods keep a long time before becoming hard. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40e DWARF BLUE IMPERIAL.—A favorite sort for either private use or for market-gardeners. Pods are large and well filled, and when young are exceedingly tender. The dry peas are sold in large quantities in our market during the winter season. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢c. McLEAN’S BLUE PETER.—Is a remarkable dwarf variety, with dark green foliage. Splendid bearer and of exquisite flavor. Itis sometimes called the Blue Tom Thumb. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 4oc. I sincerely trust that you have made up your mind, before reaching this far in the book, to make up a club order for Maule’s PIC FINEST FLAVORED &B ee gu Ne : y Seeds. It is well to remember that any one fcan secure a prize-winning club with two or \ three days’ good honest work. | q ek: 7) g ay Wag oe WPA\S , MRY ' ea th en elas Win} iy = ‘ GUNS ON WG IN YG id pi \ N27 wal NY (8 gh yin MER GANS ie ‘y ay: Wh) = aa At eu WAY a Pz | hs a Raat Wil Ee) 1S | BNC Masai Ng ON he (Rey : | \Z IN Shy } % G We oN ES N i [i ae AV INO AN Ne, at | LPO le i WW ANS BESS SN ZI Wf Zu j i’ Aa > ii) COP SINGS Sa AT Be hu NN a Ve S| - is FNC gcAn Ne | «, Busss VP» MON 4 Ms | py - SINGLE PLANT, | ui UNDANCE PEA’\\ ~~ ing a veritable bush. Plant, half dwarf. 15 to 18 in. high ; pods, 3 to 3% in. long, roundish and well- filled, containing 6 to 8 large wrinkled peas of excellent quality. Packet, 10 cents; TELEPHONE.—These Peas are w pint, 25 cents; quart, 40 cents. | tinkled, ofa pale green color, and superior sugary flavor. Itissecond-early, very robust in habit, a great bearer, averaging 18 to 20 unusually long pods to the stalk. No private garden should be without this grand Pea, as it is one of the ff very finest yetintroduced. Pkt., 10c. ; pt., 25 HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN. e.:qt., 40e. —This most excellent fj OT: new seconé early Pea is from a cross between the Alpha and American Wonder. As a first-class wrinkled variety, it has excited favorable comment wherever grown, particularly on account of its superior flavor and great productiveness, 154 pods have been counted on a single plant. Grows 20 to 30 inches high. and is very stocky. On the grounds of the New York Experimental Station it has proved among the most & desirable of almost 100 varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. ELECT SEEDS IN PACKETS ONLY TO THE VALUE OF $15.00, AND YOU HAVE ONLY TO SEND $10.00 IN FULL PAYMENT FOR SAME. 52 HORSFORD’S MARISET GARDEN. ows a “Ud ‘eyudopend eG) eal TIAL ON ‘AIOVW AUN “WAM 0} Steps Tle Ss0APPVY ‘SGAAS CHALNVAVAD 1040[D JeoT-1MOT SoTBVH JO VEST TOF onSoye3u [snuuy—‘es ofeg How About__ That Club? Just stop one moment and consider that I offer more liberal Club Terms to Agents than any other Seedsman in America. E the first place, you have a chance for that $1500 in cash prizes; and in the next place, if you take this catalogue out among your friends and neighbors, and secure an order for $50.00 worth of seeds in packets, you need send us only $25.00 in full for same, thus making all 5-cent HEROINE.—Next to the Shropshire Hero, Heroine is about the best large green wrinkled sort of recent intro- duction (see illustration below). Growing about 2% feet high. it bears a profusion of large, pointed pods, many of which contain from 8 to 9 large peas of the finest quality. It is a second early green wrinkled variety that is sure to make a name for itself in every garden in which it may be planted. Packet,.10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. PRIDE OF THE MARKET.—They require no sticks, and are quite unequaled in productiveness. They have a robust, free-branching habit, 18 to 20 inches high, and are immensely productive. They are, indeed, such heavy croppers that I know of no peas from which so large a bulk of produce can be obtained from a given space. Pods are large in size and handsome in appear- ance; the peas of so splendid a quality that it would be packets cost you only 23 cents; 10-cent_ packets cost you only 5 cents; 15-cent packets, 7} cents, and 20-cent packets cost you only 10 ce1its, and in addition to securing this, my largest discount, you are certain of securing a cash prize July next. Could any thing be more liberal than this? Don’t you think it would pay you to give up just one day; this winter and visit a few of your! neighbors with this end in view ? I am sure the results would surprise you, and it may be they would be so encouraging you would sail in and se- cure the top prize of $500.00. SANDER’S MARROW.—A tall, very late and im- mense cropping variety. The pods are produced in pairs and are well filled with fine, large wrinkled peas, the largest that we have ever seen; the quality is sweet and delicious; it has the desirable peculiarity of retaining its deep green color when dished forthe table. It is a great favorite with experts in Great Britain, and should be grown by every one desiring a really first-class Pea. Height, 5 feet. Packet. 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.—‘This good old stand- ard sort is stillas popular as ever. Very productive and of delicious favor. Ican particularly recommend my stock to market gardeners. Pkt., 10c.; pt, 20c.; qt., 30c. NEW PERPETUAL.—One of the best late varieties, on account of its continued bearing, maturing just after the Telephone, and continues growing and branching un- difficult to overpraise them. Packet, 10c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 45c. til cut by frost; thus one can have green peas the whole BLACK-EYED MARROWFAT. — Popular in all parts of the country. Both of the Marrowfats are very ex- tensively grown as a field pea; very hardy and produc- tive; largely used by the canning’ establishments. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. WHITE MARROWFEAT.— Extensively cultivated for Summer crops by market gardeners; a strong grower very productive; height about 5 feet pu Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts. SOUTHERN WHIP-POOR- WILL. (Field.) Used for soiling. Packet, \0 cents; quart, 35 cents. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa, U.S. A. Page 53.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. seuson, from June to October. It has proved superior to the Everbearing. It requires no bushing; a wonderful cropper, strong and robust; foliage attractive; very desir- ble for family use and worthy of trial for market. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents. MELTING SUGAR.—Well deserves its name. They should be cooked and eaten, pods and all,the same as ee oe = Wax Beans. Packet, 15 cents. DWARE SUGAR. (Edible Pods.) Height f about 2 feet. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. CANADA FIELD.—Extensively used for field i culture; also make excellent feed for pigeons. 14 Packet, 10 cents; quart, 35 cents. RUBY KING argest of All * Most Productive of All x Best of All x 12 to 18 Peppers 6 to 8 inches long and 4 inches thick on a single f plant at one time. i During the last few years I furn- ished seed of Ruby King to tens of | thousands of gardeners who have fg all found it ahead of everything they had ever tried. Every one § who has ever grown Peppers will want Ruby King, and you need § it. Thismew Pepper attains § alarger size than the §{ Spanish Monstrous and is of | different shape. They are re- markably mild and pleasantin } flavor. Unequaled by any other wariety. They can be sliced and eaten with pepper and vinegar, like tomatoes, and make avery pleasant and appetizing salad. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 02., 35 Cts. ; 14 1b., $1.00. ; lb., $3.00. GOLDEN QUEEN.—This is a yellow Ruby King, and when I say this about it, Gold- en Queen should not need any further description, for as Ruby Kir g is the best of all Red, Golden Queen is the best of all Yellow Peppers. I have omitted the illustration this year from the fact thatit is ex- actly the shape and size of the jllustration given herewith of Ruby King, the only differ- ence being that in coloritisa rich, golden yellow. Like if Ruby King, in sizeit is simply Sana remarkable, 6 to 10 inches g +i ANA: long, and 4 to 5 inches «,¥ x) $5 through. As high as twenty 18) \ peppers of this size can fre- ia) quently be seen growing ona 4 : single plant at one time. In CAD fiavor they are so mild and =~ Aa : ) October 15th, Eq will pay this | , amount of money to the persom sending me the f largest and best Ruby King Pepper, raised from seed pure chased of me this season. pleasant they can be eaten raw likeatomato. They are frequently sold at doublethe % Brice of other sorts; can also Gy CC e recommended for stuffing, as mangoes. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 50c. \_GODEN DAN 4 i Sweet Mountain. Packet, 5 cts. ? PROCOPP’S GIANT.—A mammoth indeed, for while j not as large around as Ruby King they frequeudy. grow 9 inches flong. Their shape being well illustrated in the above cut. Flesh is very thick, flavor mild and pleasant. They are of a brilliant red color. It is very sure to please, and I do not hesitate to highly reeommend Procopp’s Giant tomy customers. Pkt.,15c. NEW RED CLUSTER.—This is one of the most distinct and beautiful varieties I have ever seen—in fact, the plants are so ornamental as to deserve a prominent position in the flower gar- den. The illustration shows habit of growth. The small, thin peppers, of a most conspicuous coral-red color, are curiously Bull Nose. Pkt..5 cts. 992278 2200 TILE ON “RTAVH RUNDE MAA 03 SI0pzIO ae SH2IPPY ‘SCUTS GHAENVUVNAYD 10A0[0 3U977-In9W some JO 9G8T 10X OnSoluzUN yeRUNY—EL SUF a GOLDEN DAWWN.—AII reports from those who have tested Golden Dawn have been of the most favorable character. Inshapeit resembles the Bull Nose, except that it isa little more pointed on the end; in color, it is a beautiful golden yellow, which, as all will recognize, is a very distinctive feature. It is very sweet, not the slightest suspicion of a fiery flavor about it, and withal, very productive. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25cents; 14 pound, 75 cts. SWEET SPANISH.—The earliest ; very mild and pleasant. “Packet, 5 ets; ounce, 25 cts. : $ LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE.—It is early; bright red in color; very mild’; thick | CTOwded together in bunches at the top ofeach branch. A single flesh and of large size, excellent forstuffing. Pkt., 5 cts.: 0z., 25 ets.; 14 pound, 75 ets.; pound, $2.50, | Plant will bear hundreds of these handsome little peppers, which SWEET MOUNTAIN.—Larger and of milder flavor than above. Productive and very |2 Very hot and pungent in flavor. Packet, 10cts.; ounce, 30 cts. desirable. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 14 pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.50. “ G RED CAYENNE.—True. Pkt. 10 cts.; 02., 30 cts.; 14 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.00. Thousands of my Customers @ @ @< SPANISH MONSTROUS.—The largest of all except Ruby King and Procopp’s. : : F Frequently grows six inches long and two inches thick. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 25cts., 41b. 75 cts. |ave written me that they never received im the whole course OXHEART.—A hot Pepper all my customers willlike. It is one of the very best for} 0f their lives such a big 25 cents worth as I offer on the last pickles, of medium size and heart-shaped. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. page of the order sheet enclosed with this Catalogue. wx ‘Spud opelyd “Vv °S°2 Miaule’s Seeds are not sold to dealers, and can only be obtained by erdering them direct from Philadelphia, ot Two MINATURS a PA RS NI = Sa f CARLY SHORT ROUND.—Earliest ; Une does wellinshallow soil. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound, 65 cents. : 8 Vegetables eco ILLUSTRATED ON OUR COLORED PLATE THIS YEAR. ONE PACKET OF EACH ONLY 40 cents, postpaid. IN ORDINARY TIMES THEY WOULD BE CHEAP at $1.00. 6 WA NZE®’E : PE. EARLY Packet, SHORT / \ ont ROUND. /: 3 k TOM THUMB PEPPER.—As a winter decorative plant, this will be found to be a great acquisition.. Grown in pots, it will prove very useful for the decoration of the dinner table, or in fact inany situation where a bright color is desirable for effect. The plant isota dwarf branching habit, scarcely exceeding 9 inches in height. The leaves are small and ovalshaped. The berries, which are of a globu- lar form about the size of a red currant, are of a bright color; they are produced in great profusion on short pedicels, which spring froin the axils of the leaves and rise above the foliage, literally covering the plant. The plant produces flowers and bears berries all through the season, and should become quite as popular as the Solanum, on ac- count of its free habit of growth and its distinct appearance. This fine new pepper was awarded a first-class certificate of merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of London, England. It is sure to please every customer who sows it. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. CORAL GEM BOUQUET. — Beautiful pods of shining red color are so thickly set as to give it theap- pearence of a bouquet of corals: ence its name. Handsome andat- tractive, it delights every lover of =the beautiful. Asa pot plant, it has proven a most rapid-selling article. n open ground, plants grow to a $50.00 ~ | October 15th, 1896, for the f largest and best shaped Half 4 Long Parsnip sent me, raised } from seed purchased of me } this season. : height of 20 to 24 inches so densely set with pods as to bend its branches. Come een etametae SE ES 100 ath go mnany desirable qualities combined, it will become one of the most popular and profitable in the manufacture of pepper sauce. Packet, 10 cents. | What Mr. Terry has to say about the P, F. as THIS NOTE MAY REACH THE EYE OF SOME FRIENDS WHO USED TO READ MY ARTICLES IN THEIR AGRICULTURAL PAPER, BUT HAVE MISSED THEM FOR TWO OR THREE YEARS BACK. THE REASON IS, THAT ALL MY TIME THAT CAN BE SPARED FROM THE FARM IN SUMMER iS devoted to writing for THE PRACTICAL FARMER, of Philadelphia. Writ- ing for but one paper, of course one can do better work. The best that I can do in the line of encouraging, inspiring, and leading into the best ways, is done weekly in the columns vf THE PRACTICAL FARMER. I aM NO THE- § ORIST, NOR DO I PREACH ONE THING AND PRACTICE ANOTHER. I WRITE ABOUT WHAT I HAVE DONE, EVERY LINE OF PRACTICE THAT YOU FIND ME ADVISING YOU WILL FIND ME DOING WHEN YOU COME TO THE FARM DURING THE WORKING SEASON. J have hardly had a day off this summer, as it is all I can do to run the farm the best we know how, and tell you about it from week to week. My time in winter is given to attending Far- mers’ Institutes all over the land, where many good things are picked up tor P. F. readers. This may be the first time that some have heard of the writer. To THESE FRIENDS LET ME SAY, I want youto take THE PRACTICAL FARMER, of Philadelphia, so I MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU, IF POSSIBLE. I HAVE HAD SOME 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE WRITING AND SPEAKING DAILY FOR MONTHS EACH WINTER TO AUDIENCES OF FARMERS. But back of this we have had 25 years experience on the farm, going in debt for a run-down farm, and gradually working our way up until our debts were paid, and every improvement made that we cared for (we carry a fire insurance of $8,900). Mr. ALVA AGEE, the well known writer, said of our farm in the Ohio Farmer, recently: ‘‘Itis the neatest farm I ever saw.’’ From 8 bushels of wheat per acre the year we bought the place, we have worked up to 4734 bu. this year (1894). All this came about by systematic work, governed by simple business principles. You must excuse me for saying this. as it isonly done to draw you into our family with the hope that I may help you y along more or less on the road we have traveled, It doesn’t make one cent’s difference to me whether you take the paper or not. I am coo. NOT AFTER YOUR MONEY, BUT WANT TO Nn HELP YOU TO MAKE MORE MONEY. And , 1 Mr. Maule has kindly offered to insert A ry this note in his catalogue, where many a thousands will see it. $1 Buys $1.36 Parsley 82 Buys $2.75 > FERN-LEAV ED.— $3 Buys $4.25 ts Most beautiful, splendid for $4 Buys $5.70 a crested fern. Packet, 5c.; $5 Buys $7.25 0z., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 30e.: Ib., 90¢e. 10 B 15 00 DOUBLE CURLED. | ! — Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 5 uys s i | ighing 14lbs. This monster radish secured Mr. H. the $25 premium. CHINA ROSE WINTER.—One of the very best tor winter use. Packe 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 34 pound, 25 cents: pound, 75 cents. — = BLACK SPANISH V TER.—Of large size, firm, and keeps well until // Spring Packet, 5 cents: ounce. 10 cents; 44 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. a WHITE SPANISH WINTER.—Solid, pungent flavor, but milder than/Z the black. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; #4 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents.= CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WINTER.—Sometimes a foot long.gy Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; +4 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. Z Sy) Y Ai Page 57,—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. i f W t/a 22D \ a= ‘AN Ss yy. \\\ N WY NYY . \ N “ NWN \ \XY SIND aa ese CaO \ In 183 a successful German gardener, coming to | crisp and brittle flavor; is always solid, of quick growth; : , 4 this country, brought with him seed of this | flesh and skin a beautiful ivory white. Thousands can be radish. Timeout of mind he has been solicited by his | pulled, and they will be as near alike as peas in a pod. It neighboring gardeners to let them have some of the seed | may also justly be called the “All-Year-Round” radish, as \ at fabulous offers. No seed introduced in years has had | it does equally well sown any time in frames or open Ww Such a pedigree. In 1834 it was a good radish, and to-day | ground. Every market gardener needs it. Packet, 10 7 it is as good as ever. It surpasses every other sort in fine. | cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4% pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. — : ‘4 NEW VICTORIA SPINACH.—This new variety is distin- PINACHe Se } guished for its exceedingly dark green color, and also for its very long standing qualities, being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary “Long standing.” The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. Itis excellent for Spring sowing, but f not sufficiently hardy to stand the Winter in the locality of Phila- a delphia. _ In our trials of spinach at Briar Crest last spring, it H outyielded every other variety, and at the same time stood longer before going to seed than the ordinary long standing, which was heretofore considered the best variety in this respect. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4% lb., 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. LONG STANDING.—It remains a very long time before going to seed; on this account is very desirable, particularly for marketing purposes. Leaves large and thick, somewhat similar to the Round Leaf. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 35 cts. ROUND LEAVWED.—The old popular variety, and very de- sirable for spring sowing. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; ly pound, 15 cents; pound, 35 cents. SS j little call for it. } Pkt., 6 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4% 1b.,30 | lb. $1.00. S SIBLEY.—It is claimed that this will supplant the PROLIFIC MARROW.W—Remarkably productive Hubbard. Fleshvery thick, of a brilliant orange color. | and early. Quality excellent and a good keeper. Mr. E. In quality it is dry, and of a rich delicate flavor pecu-| L. Coy, who grows as many acres of squash as any man liarly its own. Weighs from eight to eleven pounds. Rip-| inthe United States, pronounces it the earliest (10 days ens with the Hubbard, but is more prolific. Packet, | ahead of the Boston Marrow) and the finest Fall variety. 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cts. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. BAY STATE.—Resembles very much the Essex Hy- MAMMOTH CHILI.—I think I can justly claim to brid, but is not quiteas large. In color it is dark green; | have the best strain of this squashin the market; cer- has a thick shell, and is very thick meated. In quality it | tainly there is no better. Outer color a rich orange yel- is dry, fine in the grain and quite sweet. A good yielder. | low; flesh very thick and of rich yellow color; quality Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. always good, very nutritious. Most profitable to grow for WHITE CHESTNUT.—Nearer to white than any |stock, particularly when root crops are not largely ft] other of the hard-shell squashes; the color and quality of | grown. Keeps well throughout entire winter and spring. W the flesh is very suggestive of a chestnut. In size and| Very productive. In 1883 Mr. Hewitt, of Nova Scotia, ex- form it is largeand similar to the Hubbard. Packet, | hibited one at Dominion Exhibition weighing 292 Ibs. | MAM MOT BK SANDWICH ISLAND @ 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. Pkt., 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 Ib., 50 ets.; 1b., $1.50. I consider this the : ; NTT largest and most profitable Salsify in cul- B aigardeners. Hj0z., Loe. ; 44 1b., 50c. —The flesh is dry and very sweet. A good keeper; if placed in a cool, dry room keeps in perfect condition until late in June. Skin is so very thin and delicate that the squashes are prepared for the table by simply cutting in half, lengthwise. and cooking skin and all at any time throughout the winter. Ripens earlier than any other winter squash. Matures far north, where scarcely any other varieties even ripen. It is as easily grown on all soils as the small Canada Crookneck. The meat is very thick and seed cavity small. In appearance they j are handsome and attractive, of a bright yellow outside, and a 4 straw vellow within. The green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth; thus Fordhook is really an “all-the-year- § round” squash, and must prove of great value, both for market a and family gardens. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 58 f=) || | 2 EI CS rd v VS 2 ced ‘erudpperdd 929198 312°q 11 TILT (ON ‘SGHAS GCHALNVUVAD 12A0]) Jua7T-1n0 4 6,e[NeW JO 96ST 1OJ 9uSopupuD [eNUUY—"Ss esegq *WAA 0} S19pi10 [[@ ssarppy TAY. HENRY MAULKE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. EKEDS. Address all Orders to WM. wn ogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED 9.—Annual Catal productive. 5 perfectly ripened squashes. EARLY WHITE BUSH.—The Bush or Patty Pan Squashes are earlier } than any other Summer variety. The shape well shown in illustration ; skin is white; and they are always tender when ready for use. They are very dwarf habit and very productive. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets. EARLY YELLOW BUSH.—Similar to the above except in color. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. j BRAZIL SUGAR.This distinct new variety for Summer and Autumn use, is the richest flavored and sweetest of all squashes. It is liked for table use in every stage of its growth. During the months of August, September and October it has no equal. It is enormously A single plant has yielded as many as twelve The flesh is yellow, slightly tinged with green. They ripen as early as the Boston Mar- Tow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. COCOZELLE.—Grows very compact and uni- orm in height; vinesdo not run. Thesmall green squashes when 2 to 4 inches long are the most deli- cate in flavor. PKt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.00. kX AYBRID fh J ee semble cocoanut. till late over one year. shape. flesh, good both ES ESSEX HYBRID.—It is not only one of the richest flavored, finest grained, and sweetest of all the squash family, but one of the very best keepers I know of. The flesh is thick, rich colored. and solid; it is also one of the most productive squashes ever introduced. On a vine 314 feet long, 3 squashes, weighing collectively, 39 pounds, have been counted, all about the same size and well ripened. Pkt.,5 cts.; 0z., 10 ets. ; 14 lb., 25 ets. ; Ib., 75 cts. a NEW RED CHINA.—It’ is a good gTower, matures early, and keeps in fine con- dition until late in the Spring. Its immense productiveness, handsome appearance, fine uality, and convenient size, make it one of the most desirable Squashes ever introduced. GOLDEN CUSTARD.—Also known as Mammoth Yellow Bush, is an improvement on the old Yellow Bush so well and widely known. Very early, of a bright golden yellow, often producing squashes 12t015 inches across. Pkt., dets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00 RED CHINA. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 10 ets.; 14 Ib., 30 ets.; Ib.. 90 ets. | PINEAPPLE.—-As a Winter Squash, | ahead of every other variety for makin or custards, which in flavor remarkably re- Can also be sliced and fried same as egg plant; it keeps wonderfully in the Spring, and I have seen them kept in perfect condition for Cembine wonderful pro- ductiveness, with a desirable selling size and | A pure white color, unusually thick for Summer or Winter. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, 90 cents. z as ee Pe GOLDEN SUMMER CROCKNECK.—This is one of the very best of Summer Squashes, and I can particularly recommend my selected hardy, of | stock to the attention of all market growers. Of bushy dwarf habit, they are very productive. Flesh is greenish-yellow, dry, and of a most agree- able flavor, so much so that it is the most highly esteemed of all the Summer varieties, Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cents. OC RAGETED ($33 BY AN WERE AYUE 4 BOSTON MARROW .— Oval in form; thin skin; outer color. orange. Flesh sweet and fine grained. A good keeper. Pkt, 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 ets.; lb.. 60 ets. MARBLEHEAD.—-THE BEST KEEPER of all. Very fine grained, possessing a sweet and delicious flavor. This is an old variety, but is so good that it should be more largely grown than it is. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 20 cts; pound, 60 cts. DER WING.—Has been extensively adver- | tised; grows 5 in. long, 3in. through. Hardy, pro- ductive, and on account of its thick shell, whier is covered with warts, is a good winter keeper. | PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50. AP pies a IMPROVED HUBBARD.—For many years I have prominence to the Hubbard squash. iven especia ) It is one of those old things that has certainly come to stay, and while squashes without number have come and gone, Hubbard is still the best seller and most p ty in my entire list. The improved strain which I take ple fering my customers, gives universal satisfaction, and is adm one and all, to be absolutely one of the best squashes ever inti Every new sort is claimed to be equal to or better than the Hul One point will emphasize the superior merits of the Hu Flesh, light orange, very dry, sweet and rich flavored. H for winter use, as it keeps perfectly througb the winter, three months later than the Marrow. Really, Hubbard is so well Known as not to need any description. I offer particularly choice seed saved from se lected specimens. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 4{ 1b., 50 ets.; Lb. $1.50. ee ALL Garden Seeds are delivered free at prices quoted in this book, except peas beans and sweetcorn, by peck and bushel, at prices q ular varie- > in of Important Notice! I wish to call the attention of my custo= mers to the fact that many varieties of Maule’s Seeds which last year were sold at 10 cents per packet have «, been reduced to 5 cents, also 15 _ cent packets to 10 cents per packet, in this year’s Catalogue. = = anSorvivo tenumy—na oSnz Nothing I have ever introduced has excited so much comment as this magnificent tomato. It is unquestionably one of the largest, most solid and most productive tomatoes grown. They ripen very early, evenly up to the stem, are free of all core, and in flavor surpass anythin you ever tasted, especially when eaten raw. Skin thin, but so tough tha’ they will keep longer in good condition than any other. Color, a rica, un- surpassed red. A strong, Vigorous grower, its foliage differs from all others, leaves being entire and not cut. In enermous productiveness it leads all. Over 60,000 gardeners, the last six seasons, pronounced it the most re- markable tomato they had ever seen. In 1886, hearing of just half ounce of seed taken from selected specimens of the Turner Hybrid, I paid $50 for it, or at the rate of $16 Oper Ib. The seed raised from the $1600 stock can only be obtained from me and from no other source. The $100 premium in 1890 was secured by I. S. Davis, Daisy,N. C., withamammoth tomato, the largest raised. Such a tomato q I am sure was never raised before. If you pens wish to surprise your neighbors with finer, larger and more delicious tomatoes than you have ever seen, you must sow this $1600 strain of Turner Hybrid. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 14 pound, $1.00; pound, 33.00, EARLIEST ADWVANCE.—Unquestionably the earliest af- ter Maule’s Earliest of All. If you sow Advance, you will have, with favorable weather, fine tomatoes in 90 days from sowing of the seed. A cross between Alpha and Perfection, it surpasses the former in early ripening qualities, and equals the latter in beautiful form and productive- ness. It is an excellent shipper, being exempt from rot or cracking, ripens all \ over at. once, and is wonderfully \ smooth, none smoother. Packet, 10 \\\, cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 14 1b., 75 ets. \\\ BEAUTY.—Stands at the head of \\ Mr. Livingston’s introductions. It iy grows in clusters of 4 or 5 large fruits. Color, a rich, glossy crimson. For | shipping and early market, it cannot be excelled for solidity, toughness of Skin, and especially on account of color, as it can be picked when quite green, and will ripen up nicely. PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20. cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. OPTIMUS.—Highly spoken of oy many experienced growers. Smooth, good color, excellent shipper. Pkt.,5 Cts.; 02., 20 Bie Oct, eee ; PERFE e—Almost identi- cally the same as Paragon. Pkt., EARLIEST ADVANCE. 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. ESSEX HYBRID.—A valuable variety, rapidly gaining great popularity. Very rich flavor, perfectly smooth, large size, very productive. Ripens all over alike; flesh i j | fully selected for years, and produces the most perfect fruit of very large size. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 144 pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.25. FAVORITE.—It is smoother than Paragon; does not crack like Acme; after ripe, it is a darkerred than Perfection, and is larger thaneither. Has few seeds; weighs heavier than any ofits size. Ripens evenly all around at once. 3 to hard core. Packet, 5 cents.; ounce, 20 cents; 144 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.75. f& PARAGON.—Color, dark red, flesh solid, of excellent flavor. ipens very evenly. Desirable; largely used for canning. PKt., 5c.; 0Z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.75. ACME.—Very productive; form, round, smooth; delicious in flavor. My strain of this famous Tomato is surpassed by none. _ Price same as Paragon. § GOLDEN QUEEN.—The perfection of yellow Tomatoes. There is no question it is the best. In size, smoothness, solidity and productiveness, the equal of the Paragon. In color,a beautiful yellow, and there is none better suited for preserving. Packet, 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50. PEAR-SHAPED.—Red or yellow, either variety. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 144 pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.25. a MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO.—Has attained a height of 10 feet, 7 inches, has produced tomatoes weighing 34 ounces, with a diameter of 6 § inches. Mr. Mansfield, the originator, writes me as follows: “T will state facts, and nothing but facts. I have laid by a sample tree to show you or your customers, which measures 10 feet and 7 inches; and can § show testimonials to back all my statements. I had my first ripe Tomato § July 4th, and my best trees July 25th stood 10 feet high, and I had Tomatoes on them that were 5 inches in diameter at that time and still growing. They are as solid all the way through as a hard-boiled egg, and with very few seeds. im There are several other tomatoes called the “Tree Tomato,” but all have proven to be poor, worthless and sour tomatoes, while the Mansfield has Saag royen to be all that is claimed for it, from Dakota to Vermont, and from ie ane eee oer re antn rwornr_moae came im QE6R8T AOE he Lakes to Florida and California.’”” Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. NSS 60 emmy 0 ou bran Seer sommr © fanared arane oo wrerT emer 6rorewoerwiy wawrateres ewan na oenmen wee con eemee UNSU PASSED; FO M MATCHLESS.—This tomato is very well IN, Bens as itis certainly matchless in form, regu- irity of growth and desirable shipping qualities. = COLO UIC The skin being so unus t &' when ripe, they can be long as ten days. This gq ification alone is SALES enough to recommend it to every grower of toma- . toes for market in the country. It isa remarkably illy tough, that if picked t in good condition as strong grower and very productiy oducing fruit of the largest size right up to the I the vines are ~ killed by frost. The fruit are very f . as can be seen from the illustr: accurate picture of a medium-si Mate fully mature. In color they are always a rich cardinal red, and are less liable to crack in wet weather than any other large tomat =k market sales, they cannot be sur 1 quently bring from 25 to 50 cents a ket more than any other variety, even when ‘ \\a glut on the market. The Matchle to please everyone, growers and consum \ Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4% lb., 75.cts.; Ib., 0. | IGNOTUM.—One of the finest tomatoes ever in- )troduced. It was discovered by Prof. Bailey, of the i Mich. Agri. College. It grows to a good size, al- ways a rich color, always round and very solid. Keeps its good flavor later in the season than most other varieties, and will be found not so liable to crack as the average. It is very productive; in dry seasons it has produced double the crop and much more solid fruit than the Turner Hybrid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 44 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. BUCKEYE STATE.—Claimed by the intro- ducers to be the heaviest cropper known. Grows in clusters of from four to ten fruits; color, glossy, dark crimson, with a slight tinge of purple, and in shape a little thicker from blossom end to stem than any other Tomato. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents, pound, $2.00. STONE.—Of great favor among canners, South- ern growers and market gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable, col- oris a very desirable red, good shape, perfectly smooth, free from rot, and a very good cropper. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. IMPROVED PEACH.— Originated by breed- ing up the old variety, with the special idea of in- creasing its size. Has a beautiful color, that exact- ly resembles the delicate bloom of a peach. Skin is remarkably thin, and can be peeled like a peach. I know of nothing that will attract the attention of \ visitors to your garden toso great an extent as a } few vines of this Tomato. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. \ _ LONGKEEPER.—This new tomato of recent introduc- \ ih oe tion was originated by E. S. Carman, editor of “The Rural from core, ch is an q HH i i wit i POTATO LEAF .—This is a second early, and is everbearing until the vines are killed by trost, and it takes a pretty sharp frost or two before the vines are = Ha ve You injured, so protected are they f by the heavy foliage. Has Read the Offer on back of Wy" Strong vine and resists win = ® remarkably well. Has the Or den: Sheet, enclosed in ¥ Acme color, and yery pro- this Book? - = lific. Leafresembles “ae Turner Hybrid, hence _ its name, but while the fruit is not so = large, they Ww smoother. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, use Tas 20 eerie Aue ATO LEAF. 60cts. ; | NEW DWARF CHAMPION.— warf Champion possesses two qualities that re bound to recommend it to all growers f Tomatoes, whether for market or private e; one of these consists of that wonder- 1 qualification that even when laden th fruitit isactually bapa ieee Ure , its thick, stiffand short-jointed stems olding the fruit from the ground when oaded with Tomatoes. The second point hat particularly recommends Dwarf hampion is its earliness, it haying no uperior in this respect, excepting Earliest nd Advance. As its fruit is much larger han the latter variety, it will no doubt prove more profitable as an early market crop than this heretofore popular extra early sort. The above two points arestrong % in themselves, but there are others in ad- © dition that should recommend Dwarf € Champion to every reader of this catalogue, @ Itsclose, upright growth enables it to be ™ planted closer than any other sort, conse- & quently it bids fair to surpass in produc- i & tiveness every other variety, asa half-bushel VL OAS My: © of full-grown Tomatoes can frequently be : seen on a single vine. In shape it is of medium size,the fruit resembling the Acme, being ofa purplish pink color, and always ( \ smooth and symmetrical in form. The (7 fim: ; lar @ flesh issolid and of superior quality, while , ee on account of its tough skin, it 1 bear ce f transportation much better than many y \ / Gi other varieties. Itsdwarf, compact growth, . attractive appearance, earliness in ripen- ing, and above all, that great quality of g yf 5 f AY \e eee Ly We > ‘ee f? supporting its fruit. will cause Dwarf { ( > Sat was A , oe Champion to prove ome of the most : 2 : yf AY EN popular varieties ever introduced. Ww eas) Pkt., 10c. ; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.50. = New Yorker.” It is claimed by the originator to combine long- keeping qualities, uniform shape, earliness in ripening, as well as productiveness toaremarkable degree. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,20c.; +41b., 60.c.; 1b., $2.00. Address all Orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A, ii ic a A Oo “> +) Dee for Ths noc ye o Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SKEDS. am les] S <2 ; 4 H RED TOP STRAP LEAF.—There is probably a larger amount of seed of this variety annually ah | sold than of any other turnip. Philadelphia seedsmen for years past have been accustomed to handle & it by the ton, consequently it is not to be wondered at that I should endeavor to offer my customers an @ | extra selected, carefully grown stock, of so popular a variety. It is not only one of the best table turnips, but also one of the most desirable varieties for feeding stock. Shape is very well shown in cut herewith. Has single tap root and a bright purple top; leaves are short and narrow, and grow erect from the bulb. It will mature good sized turnips 8 to 9 weeks from sowing, It is an excellent keeper, flesh fine grained and of mild flavor. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 1b., 20 cents; lb., 50 cents. EXTRA EARLY MILAN.—The earliest in cultivation. It is fully one week earlier than any cther sort, and of super- ior quality. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth with a bright purple top; leaves few, short and of light color, growing very compact, and making an exceeding- ly small and neat top. The pure, white flesh is of the choicest quality, hard, solid and fine grained. It is an excellent keep- er. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. TSN | Have Issued | a special 16-page circular for club raisers. They will be of great benefit to EXTRA EARLY MILAN. = \\ KY all my customers making EARLY FLAT DUTCH.—For many years this £ : . ; up has been the most profitable, white flat garden turnip 2 ~e L > WINN Maule’s Seeds. j in cultivation, and is held in high esteem by all grow- 5 ) HM YN * send 25 of these circulars ers. I have always paid particular attention to my g . S ) : HANAN \\s by mail postpaid to any strain of this variety, and can safely say that while EN 4 = KS one writing me they can there may be as good seed offered by other seedsmen, I Z S \ = \ pe se that many, provided do not think there cam be any better. It grows to ? A é : W ihey enclose 10 cents with , _, amedium size very quickly, WG cheir order, which small y Mw bas clear, white skin, is al- 4H "a sum pays less than half WW” ways juicy and extra choice the postage. } \ ZB for table use, and bulbs are : iF ie entirely free from (aap small roots, the long, narrow strap leaves , growing erect which permits close culture. One of the very best, if not the best vari- ety, for spring sow= ing. Pixt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; Yy Ib., 20c.; 1b., 45¢. LARGE YELLOW | GLOBE.—One of the | best standard yellow | turnips, both for table and stock feeding; a good cropper and keeps well untilSpring Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. | | Y ; Fall turnip, skin is white and smooth; grows quickly and forms a perfect ” globe. Pkt., 5.5 oz., 10c.; % Ib., 20¢,; 1b.; 45e. WHITE SIX WEEKS. —This is a new, very early tur- nip, that ma- tures rapidly. Fine, large handsome bulbs which are free , from side roots Packet, 5 cen ounce, 10 cents; ly lb., 20 cents; lb., 55 cents. EARLY SIX WEEISS. tw cen bmg Corudropeyrdd 990095 14941 TILE ON ‘STAVE AUNAH 'WAA 03 S20pao [Te ss0APPY ‘SCUHS CHALNVUVADY 1240[9 JvoT-M0F s,2INvTY JO 9G8T 10S omSopuyuy yanuUV— “wo 62 GOLDEN BALL.—Rich, sweet, unsurpassed for quick growth and excellent table qualities. Keeps well. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 lb., 20 cents; lb., 45 cents. YELLOW ABERDEEN.—Tender and sugary; very solid; in color purple above, deep yellow below. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 lb., 20 cents; 1b., 45 cents. WHITE EGG.—Produces beautiful egg-shaped roots, with thin white skin. They are always lirm, solid and of sweet and agreeable flavor. It is a good keeper, and excellent either for early or late sowing; its attractive appearance makes it very desirable for table use. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 20c.; 1b., Oe. RUTA BAGAS or SWEDE TURNIPS. MAULE’S HEAVY CROPPING.—See illustration and description on opposite page, and don’t forget that you will make a mistake if you do not include it in your order this year. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. LARGE WHITE FRENCH.—Grows to a large size, and is most excellent for either table or stock. Flesh firm, rich and sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b.; 15c.; 1b., 40c. IMPERIAL HARDY SWEDE.—A very heavy yielder, a good keeper and one of the best; has a small top and a single tap root. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; 1b., 40 cts. SUTTON’S CHAMPION.—Has produced 38 to 43 tons per acre. One of the very best grown. Packet, 5 cts.; . f ounce, 10 cts.; 4 pound, 15 cts,; pound, 40 cts. ! WHITE ROCK.—Is little known outside of the New England States. There it has an enviable reputa- tion as an extra good cropper, an excellent keeper, and equally desirable for the table or for stock feeding. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 lb., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts. IMPROVED PURPLE TOP.—One of the best ‘istandard warieties. Of fine quality, keeps hard and brittle until summer, and after Heavy Cropping the larg- est yielder of them all. Unsurpassed both for the table and stock feeding. My extra choice stock I consider un- equaled. Pkt, 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 40 cts. IMPROVED PURPL Bulk - Seed - Price - List. @ Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn._.+ ‘All other prices in this Catalogue on BEANS, SWEET CORN and PEAS include deliy- ery, all charges paid, at your nearest post or express office. This price list is for the benefit of those desiring to purchase these three varieties in quantity. BEANS—PoleorRuming, PEAS. Benne netan packs y Pk. Bu. \ j - - Earliest Imp. Round Pod Valentine Ape Bee ( Continued.) Maule’s Earliest of All....... West gc etree neat 125 450 Early Mohawk. Sat 00 375 | Pk. Bu. | Maule’s Improved Extra Early em | 25 4 25 Imp. Early Yellow Six Weeks........... BONES 751 |) CO) Mem GiShe teren. nadie. -ccectencers-cp-estecsaance 200 700 | Maule s Family Garden..... a 29 4 25 Be OT IAA. ne Cdesct iver 2125 400 | King of the Garden Limu........ 200 700 | Barly Prize... = <0 Round Pod Refugee.. ay 375 | Salem Improved Lima............ .200 700 | Nott’s Excelsior..................... . 200 650 White Kidney............. ray 375 | Extra Early Lima.....:.......... .200 700 American Wondevr............. wk 50 5 50 Large White Marrowfat Bar| 375 | Dreer’s Improved Lima . 200 700 Bliss’ Abundance... x I 25 1 50 Prolific Tree. 0... 2000000005 il Bi5p| Warly Black limas..cssstvecesaccccessccewsaedee 200 700 | Bliss’ Everbearing Senet one 4 oc Burlingame Medium... ae | 3 50 | Laxton’s Alpha........ Bee Spe eee | 50 5 00 New Davis Kidney Wax 5 00 15 00 | SWEET CORN. Improved Dan'l O'Rourke... 125 425 Maule’s Butter Wax............ 2 1: 5 00 ¥. . IRON TU eesecce.-css25-0c6 acaoueneueeaeeansee UL 30 5 00 Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wa: “175 600 | First of All Poniencacgs accevanstacnecnaarstatcraanaccrs IB 4 00 Advancer .... eeenataes essesensee ness te OE a. 25 4 50 Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.......... 12% 425 The Cory.............. . 100 3 50 McLean s Little SOM a... crecueth 125 : 50 Black Wax Bs. l 459 | Barly Marblehead.. . 100 325 | Premium Gem........... er 125 450 Rust Proof Golden Wax .. ~ 195 4590 | Barly Minnesota...... 100 300 | Horsford’s Market Garden. 125 450 Golden Wax - f 125 4 25 | Adams’ Extra Early... . 100 300 | McLean's Blue Peter...... 150 5 0 Prolific German Wax....... "495 475 | Crosby’s Extra Early. . 100 300 | Shropshire Hero....... — 150 5 & Saddleback Wax ; i 1: 5 00 None Such... 2 .- 12% 400 Heroine..........-.. pen Se 2M 00 Perfection or Flageolet Wz = 750 5 00 | Lriumph........ cette -100 300 | Champion of England... 100 375 Yosemite Wax... “959 8 09 | Stabler’s Early. .100 300 | Dwarf Blue Imperial Bo 100 37% Henderson’s Bush Lima.. (175 600 | Everbearing «-.... eee eee eee eseees 125 4 Yorkshire Hero....... boo £0 Burpee’s Bush Lima beat 95 759 | Maule’s XX Sugar...... 150 5 Telephone...... : lm 5D Thorburn’s or Dreer’s Bush Lima...... 2.25 7 50 SpaniE YG entleman.... ae Pride of the Market La 6 00 acke r ¢ PR ’ om 7 soe) PCP... ....cscesedeues -100 8 Stratagem..............-.. =) x Jackson Wonder Bush Lima..... 200 7 00 Amber Cream SON aed 100 3 | Perpetual ........... ; 150 5 0 i lack Mexican... .100 8 Sander’s Marrow 175 6M BEANS—Pole or'Running. RL OUINVER SED VDI tes cect rs ane aks cane cstnsetasptsene 100 8 | Large White Marrowfat 100 275 Witte Creaseback ei .scceiiessceccscnsercenveean 5 6 50 Excelsior Sugar.. .100 325 | Black Eye Marrowfat 100 275 Kentucky WoOnder.......:...---..c--cccreeeneeee 2 700 | Zig Zag Evergreen . 150 5 00 | Dwarf Sugar (edible pods 175 6 00 Improved Duteh Runner 650 | Egyptian 100 325 | Wonderful (field 100 8 Lazy Wives............ 7 00 | Maule’s Mammoth... . 100 8 Southern Whip-poor-will (field)...... 100 38 & BNE Ww Golden, WAX oo c..s2 esi cesscsecsenessceanae 8 00 | Stowell’s Evergreen.................:.cceeeeeee 100 825 | Canada Field......... ay << 75 2 = TE NE SS SS A ta=AT THE ABOVE FIGURES | deliver these goods on board cars in this city, and make no charge for bags. BUT THE PURCHASER HAS TO PAY THE FREIGHT. ; 63 j | MELON PEACH. —Those who have tried this unique novelty consider they are very interesting vegetables of value. Grow on vines Same as melons, are a beautiful golden yel- low, almost resembling } Oranges in color, shape and size. The flesh is \ snow white, and makes WN excellent and hand- some preserves. Deli- cious fried as egg plants, and for man- H soes are considered su- erior to peppers. ardy, very produc- tive, and keep a long ; time after being picked. Recipes for preserving en- 4 closed in each packet. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents. w M if My iil NYSE: ie wil ATTN CA Ta on in MARYORAM ese aoa see OF URAC CA tu ANCE iT ve HERBS.3% Anise.—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. Balm.—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. ; t.—Pkt., 5c.; 02., 20c. 10J onSo[u}uyQ [enUUY—F9 OSES 7 s,oynuvy JO 96 In} Lavender.—Pkt., 5c.; 02., 20c. Marjoram, Sw’t.—Pkt.5c.0z. 20c. Rue.—Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents. Rosemary.—Pkt c.; 0z., 20¢. Sage.—Pkt., 5 cents; 0z., 15 cents. Summer Savory.— Pkt. 5c; 02.15. Thyme.—Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. Winter Savory.—Pk&t. 5c; 02, 20c. BRU EL SPROUTS, Imp .—Should be more largely grown. The sprouts grow as # Shown in cut, and are used as greens. They become very tender and of rich flayor when touched by frost. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.35. i CELERIAC.—(Turnip Rooted Celery). Used asa saladas wellas for seasoning meats and flavoring Soups. Pkt., 5c.;.0z., 20c. _CHICOR Y.—Used when dried as asubstitute for Coffee. Pkt.,5c.; 02., 10c.; 34 lb., 30c.; Ib. ,90c. CORN SALA D.—New Large Round-Leaved. Ma- tures in 4to5 weeks. One of the hardiest of all salads. Pkt., 5 cts:; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 1b., 65 cts, CRESS. Extra-Curled.— Pepper Grass. Pkt.. 5 cts.; 0z., f 10c.; Water.—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35c. DANDELION IM- PROVED, Large-Leaved.— Cultivated for spring greens. The leaves of this variety are fully double the size of the common sort. Pkt., 10 cents; 0oz., 50 cents. RSE- RADISH. — Sets, 25 cts. per doz. By mail postpaid. MUSTAR D—White.—Pkt., } 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. Black.—Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. New Chinese. —Grows to twice the size of the ordinary mustard. Pkt. 5c.; 07. 10c NASTURTIUM, Tall.— W Pkt,, 5cts.;0z.,15 cts. Dwarf.—q Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts. i} OKRA, Dwarf Green.— } Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts. Long Gvreen.—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,10cts. H RHUBARB, Victoria.— Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20cts. Roots, } 25 ets. each, $2.25 per dozen. RHUBARB, Linnaeus.—} Anearly, large, tender variety.t nar 2 Packet. 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 44 pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. : KOHL RABI, Improved Imperial.—-The best for table use. HAVANA.— TOBACCO ie ost af aN ported seed Br. Sprouts. TD Jeoyq=-. WAY I2AO IMPROVED “GROUND PEA” OR PEANUT. variety that combines the following good qualities, Vv Harliness, size and pr olificness, yielding fewer im- perfect pods, and makes less “popps’” than any other Hixind, yielding on medium land, one hundred bushels per acre; the vines average three and a half to four feet across, Which makes valuable forage for stock; color of nut red, two to three in a pod, large and rich flavor. An excellent paying crop in the South. It does not re- Hquire arich soil. Packet, 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts. no or Has small greens, but extra large roots, thus producing a very} heavy crop per acre. It will not only outyield all others, but is 1% better keeper. When matured most excellent and even better} R Be \\ YS from the most ithan Mangels or Swede Turnips, for feeding stock, and especially NEW PRIMUS —Earli- oN a celebrated fine for feeding cows, as it imparts no unpleasant taste to thefer than any other variety. (ey districts on | milk. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 cts.;1b.; $2.00. WRipens even in Canada, the Island. ' KOHL RABI, Large White.—Excellent for the table. where few kinds will rip- Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.20. Hen. Leaves large, fibres BROCCOLI, Early Angiers.—Hardier and far more easily fine, texture silky; can grown than cauliflower. Heads are always large, handsome, and of} always be depended delicate flavor, Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents; ounce, $1.00. fon to yield extra y BROCCOLI, Purple Cape.—Large heads of brown purplish ie oe FETA air x xp color, Which are always very close and compact, and of superior f;4™8e Crop PEt 4) SS flavor. Packet, 10 cts.: ounce. 40 cts.: 4% Ib., $1.25. gior quality. Pit. UPRIGHT OR TREE TOMATO.—There have been#l0 cts. 07., 30 cts. many varieties of so-called Tree Tomatoes offered in recenty BIG HAVANA.— years; but I think this more nearly fills the bill than any other.g4 hybrid of the Standing up like a tree, without support of any kind, as shown}/Cuban Seed Leaf, in illustration given herewith, it bears abundantly, fruit being offa heavy crop- f medium size. smooth in shape, bright red in color and fine fla-f|per, vor; a valuable and curious acquisition; very ornamental as wellfure, flavor, and the mi earliest cigar variety after a pe as useful. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. MY COMPETITORS oa, i tell me that this catalogue is THE UP-TO-} DATE BOOK of the American seed trade. } After looking over the preceding 63 pages, I } think all will admit this fact. If you do not see a variety of vegetables listed in this} book that may be found in some other cata- logues, PLEASE REMEMBER it has been}| omitted for cause. Thousands of dollars have been expended on my trials at Briar Crest, for this very purpose. ture and ripen Packet, 10 cts ounce, 75 cts. equals s 7 while in flavor it resembles Havana. P&t., 10c.; 0z., 25e. | CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.—PKt., 5c.; 02., 20¢. SWEET ORONOKO.—PKt., 10 cts.; 02., 25 ots. KENTUCKY SEED LEAF.—PEt., 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts. Upright or Tree Tomato. 64 JUISY 1ST ASG: i GSAS fub Orders. HE Offering of Cash Club Prizes has been a distinctive | terms I offer for clubs of packets and ounces of vegetable and feature in my business since 1883. I have had some few imitators, but after a few years’ experience, they have gener- ally dropped out of line. Now there is no actual direct cash profit to me in offering these prizes; for, as a rule, the clubs amount to comparatively little more than the prizes them- selves; but at the same time, it has been one of the best ad- vertisements I have ever had, for it has been the means of introducing Maule’s Seeds in many new homes during the last thirteen years, and as all my old friends know, when Maule’s Seeds are once grown they are always grown. Tens of thousands of customers are now planting Maule’s Seeds, who, possibly, if their attention had not been called to them by one of my club raisers, might never have heard of them. It is remarkable that so few take advantage of the liberal Peas GNU WINES. OF EER 500.00 GARDEN OR FLOWER SEEDS - - ————— For the Second Largest Club = $250.00 For the Third Largest Club = = 100.00 For the Fourth Largest Club - = 50.00. 94 PRIZES. flower seeds, and very often the top prizes are awarded to clubs amounting to less than the prizes themselves; for in- stance, in ’95, the top club amounted to only $48.00 more than the prize, while the second club amounted to $38.00 less than the prize. I trust the coming winter every one of my old, as well as many new club raisers, will pitch in, and that the showing for ’96 will be considerably better than last year. Any one who makes even a small effort, ought to, and I think can, safely depend upon being one of the 94 club raisers whose names will be published in the list of prize winners in my ’97 catalogue. Every order you send, large or small, for packets and ounces, will be counted July Ist, 1896, when the prizes will be awarded as follows : For the next 5 Largest Clubs, each $25.00 For the next 5 Largest Clubs,each 20.00 For the next 5 Largest Clubs,each 15.00 For the next 10 Largest Clubs, each 10.00 For the next 10 Largest Ciubs, each 5.00 For the next ro Largest Clubs, each 4.00 For the next 20 Largest Clubs, each 3.00 For the next 25 Largest Clubs, each 2.00 Total - - - $1500.00 ON’T fail to notice my liberal DISCOUNT on Seeds in Packets on page 17. liberal terms were never before offered by any leading American seedsman. More It gives me pleasure to publish below a list, with Post Office addresses, of the club prize winners in- 1899 : ist Prize of $500 for Club of $548.78—J. S. LOVELL, Council Bluffs, lowa. and Prize of $250 for Club of $212.94—J. N. BROWN, Custer City, Pa. 3rd Prize of $100 for Club of $171.17—JOHN J. L. SANDERS, Schaefferstown, Pa. 4th Prize of $50 for Club of $148.28—A. A. RICHARDSON, Dundas, Minn. Five Prizes of $25.00 Each Awarded to the 3 i For Club. Ten Prizes of $5.00 Each Awarded to the 20.60—Alex. Devilbiss, Canton, Mo. For Club. ollowing. $131.27—Henry Field, Shenandoah, iowa. 119.06—Herbert S. Earl, Galesburg, Mich. 105.86—W. A. Randall, Windom, Texas. 83.99—Wm. E. Hand, Argos, Ind. 76.02—A. B. Peet, Costello, Pa. Five Prizes of $20.00 Each Awarded to the For Club. Following. $70.09—W. E. Embry, Howell, Ky. ° 55.20—O. N. Tranbarger, Anderson, Ind. 51.00—Geo. A. Wisc, Beaver Dam, Wis. 50.25—A. C. McDaniel, Kirksville, Mo. 48.74—J. A. Kirkpatrick, Fordyce, Ark. Five Prizes of $15.00 Each Awarded to the For Club. ollowing. 44.95--Paul C. Dearborn, Yorkville, Il. 42.67—J. M. Miller, DuBois, Pa. 40.81—Lizzie Miller, Pataskala, Ohio. 40.47—A. Alferink, Graafschap, Mich. 38.55—Chas. Hoover, Star View, Pa. Ten Prizes of $10.00 Each Awarded to the For Club. Following. $37.25—Mrs. Carrie Wood, Knoxville, Pa. 37.10—Mrs. N. Basler, Festus, Mo. 37.03—G. A. Trimmer, Shepherdstown, fe 36.40—I. R. Vick, Garnett, Ark. 36.33—R. P. Manning, Youngstown, O. 34.60—Sam’1 F. Kaufman, Gap, Pa. 34.55—A. B. Tullis, Mercer, O. 34.14—I. B. Brenneman, Mt, Joy, Pa. 33.77—G. Everett, Marcellus, N. Y¥. 32.85—Mrs. S. A. Diehl; Homeworth, O. Following. $32.67—W. J. Neal, Fairmount, lad. 32.53—W. C. Wert, Warren, O. 32.00—H. H. Stehman, Millersville, Pa. 30.55—K. K. Bitting, Benmvenue, Pa. 30.55—H. Hofses, N. Waldoboro, Me. 30.38--V. Kimg Pifer, Falls Creek, Pa. 29.68—F. L. Whittemore, New Boston, Ct. 29.62—J. R. Morton, Protection, Kan. 29.55—A. E. Rouiller, Paraje, New Mex. 28.48—J. C. Grossman, Wolcottville, Ind. Ten Prizes of Ba Each Awarded to the For Club. ollowing. $28.35—T. J. Loughlin, Durango, Tex. 28.33—Eliz. Royan, Wetmore, Kan. 28.17—D. E. Woods, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 27.25 —Mrs. L. KF. Wagoner, Warsaw, N.Y. 26.95—Mrs. M. Andrews, Blocton, Ala. 26.64—W. Riley Myers, Westminster, Md. 26.00—J. N. Frazier, Chippewa Lake, O 25.48—Levi Gilbert, Rock Falls, Ils. 25.00—Stephen Denison, Minter, Tex. 24.95—Elisha V. Payne, Hillsboro, Ky. Twenty Prizes of $3.00 Each Awarded to the For Club. Following. $24.35—A. F. Hall, Fairfield Centre, Pa. 24.30—W. F. Shumate, Greenock, Tex. | 23.90—John M. Hartman, Sutersville, Pa. 23.70—C. H. McCan, Waterloo, Ill. | 23.60—K. G. Goddard, Worcester, Mass. | } 22.30—A. C. Bayless, Alvada, Ohio. 22.25—Mrs. P. V. Phillips, Buckhannon, W. Va. 21.95—K. F. Hiler, Holland, Mich. 21.92—Mrs. D. A. Robinson, erndale,Cal. 20.95—Mirs. D. Sac mdera, Now Bridge,Ore. 20.45—Will G. Gray, Hubbard, Tex. 20.15—H. C. Dillahunty, Riley, Oxla. Ty. 20.15—E. C. Spaulding, New Haven, Ct. 20.03—John W. Pharr, Chriesman, Tex. 20.00—J. A. Canger, Holmes Creek, Tenn, 20.00—Malinda Corley, St. Paul, Ark. 39.90—Edwin Marshall, Gehm, Mo. 19.70—J. J. Woodall, Stevensvilie, Tex. 19.56—W. H. Nichols, Lyndell, Pa. Twenty-five Prizes of $2.00 Each Awarded to For Club. the Following. $19.25—Berney Earl, Cedar Springs Mich. 19.20—G. Nichols, Farmington, N. Y. 19.10—K. E. Jenks, Ostrander, Wash. i9.05-Thomas L. Pettit, Cross Creek Village, Pa. 18.65—E. Willenborg, Tours, Tex. 18.60—M. L. Hoy, Prairieville, Tex. 17.85—Mrs. W. H. Tedford, Lenox, Iowa. 17.80—Mrs. J. Voorhees, Millersburg, O. 16.75—R. C. Camp, Vernal, Utah. 16.60—Dr. J. M. Hale, Mt. Vernon, Ind. 16.15—D. J. Strang, Monmouth, II. 15.90—E. Gebhart, Zion, Pa. 15.39—Mrs. N. H. Henry, Butler, Pa. 15.25—Mrs. L. L. Williams, Ottumwa, Ia, 15.20—Mrs. M. F. Niles, Derrick City, Pa. 15.00—R. EB. Shaw, Clearfield, Pa. 14.95—S. G@, Daniel, Barren Fork, Ark. 14.40—John E, Stearns, Nampa, Idaho. 14.25—Banta & MoKee, Yantis, Tex. 14.25--Mrs. R. E. Buck, Oklahoma, O. T. 14.21—A. H. Walker, Naylor, Mo. 14.10—T. C. Berry. Peoria, Texas. 14.07—0O. P. Lewis, Hopkinsville, Ky. 13.80—F. Eberts, New Mahoning, Pa. 13.70—D. C. Stevens, Belfalls. Tox. : EEG ki STECHER LITH co ROGH NY: 4 7 FILBERT ST. W™ HENRY MAULE. | PHILADELPHIAUSA. Page 65.—Annual Catalogue f The [rish Daisy Potato. oe ae THE GREATEST DROUGHT RESISTER OF THEM ALL. cost @ @ First offered the American Public in 1894. @ @ If you want the HEAVIEST CROPPER of them all, then you must plant the Irish Daisy. With extra cultiva- tion can readily be made to produce 600 busheis per acre. My customers in the Northwest, where potatoes last Fall were worth only 10 cents per bushel, MADE MONEY on Irish Daisies. How? Because even with potatoes selling at this price, they had $70.00 return from an acre. N INTRODUCING the Irish Daisy to my customers for the first time, I stated in doing so I gave them a fif companion for the Freeman. With Maule’s Early Thoroughbred, “the E Freeman and Irish Daisy, my friends have THE THREE BEST VARIETIES KNOWN to the American potato planter to-day. During the ‘last three or four years, owing to the great success I had in introducing the Freeman Po- ato, I do not believe any one in America has received so many new potatoes for trial, or been of- red so many new potatoes by potato growers from all sections of the country. I 6f course tried 1 the different samples; but until I secured the Irish Daisy I could find nothing that any- here near approached the Freeman. As _ stated in last. year’s catalogue, in securing the Irish aisy, I am satisfied that at last I have obtained the greatest of all late potatoes. The Irish aisy is a seedling of the Empire State, possessing all the strong qualities of its parent; is not uite so large in size, but perfect in form. Eyes shallow and pure bright straw color, on sandy land - = shading down to a brilliant white. The Irish Daisy, put out and grown by trusty growers on 4 gravelly land, heavy soil and sandy loam, alongside of all other heavy yielding late potatoes, has a 8 outyielded them in every instance. Vines are stocky in growth, a dark, rank green, and seem to @ stand dry weather better than any other late variety. They have never blighted yet, therefore a might safely be guaranteed to be blight-proof. The growth in the hill is a marked peculiarity of a this potato. We dug in the Fall of 93 one hill containing 27 merchantable potatoes, with a net zweight of over 15 pounds, from two eyes of seed planted. With common field culture on ordi- # nary sandy loam, they yielded at the rate of a bushel from five hills for the entire field. They 5 ripen with Rural New Yorker No. 2, White Star and Monroe Seedling, and will outyield any «one of these three varieties two to one. For eating purposes the quality cannot compare g with the Freeman or Thoroughbred, which are undoubtedly the finest flavored potatoes known. S For a potato to sell from the wagon or by market gardeners, or grocers direct to customers, they E will outsell every other variety, owing to their attractive form, “shape and pure white coloring. t As stated before, ‘with Maule’s Thoroughbred and Freeman for early, and Irish Daisy for late, my € customers will have the three most perfect potatoes known to-day. Owing to the wonderful record made by the Irish Daisy the last two seasons, a record that has never been equaled before by any other variety, I understand a large number of dealers pro- = pose offering the Irish Daisy this year, who have never had any stock in any way, shape or form from me either this year or last, consequently I would caution every one to be very careful from whom = they purchase. My prices for this year are even more reasonable than last, especi jally when it is P g considered that this is only the third year of its introduction, and I .do not think-that any one ‘ will offer the bogus stock at much less than my figures for the genuine article. If you want the Greatest Cropper! The Greatest Potato to Resist Drought! and absolutely the Greatest Money-maker of them all! You want the Irish Daisy and you want to send your order direct to headquarters, namely: Str 1711 FILBERT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. ncemmmmnmmp Pound, ; r Prices of the Irish Daisy for 1896. By express or freight. peck. 75 conte: bushdl, $5.25; barrel, $4.50; 2 barrels, $8.50; 10 barrels, $40.00. 65 ue aa ose Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. of Maule’s F years, than were ever before written of any other variety. POTATO ef REENUN Pa = MORE NEW FRR SER _ SINCE THE_INTRODUCTIO —S OF THE FARLY ROSE” All I had for sale sold at $3.00 per pound in 1891. All I had for sale sold at $7.50 per bushel, $15.00 per barrel in 1892. All I had for sale sold at barrel in 1893 and 1894. UCH A RECORD was never before made for any potato. Not only have I sold out of every Free- man [I had on hand, but thou- sands of dollars had to be returned to disappointed customers. Tens of thou- sands of dollars have been made by my friends, who followed my advice and planted NS largely of the Freeman variety during the ‘ last five years. The Freeman has not only equaled but surpassed all claims made for it, and is unanimously pronounced, by 50,000 America po- tato growers, a perfect wonder. No potato was ever before so gratuitously advertised in the Agricultural Press or by the praises of the thousands who have planted it; I really believe more enthusiastic testimonials have been written concerning Freeman in the last five Tnere is no gainsaying the fact that the Freeman Potato is un- questionably the strongest grower, and contains more new, fresh blood than any other sort; it has also shown unusual de- velopments both as to early ripening, enormous productiveness, etc., etc. potato on the market, and when once tried it will be used for the table to the exclusion of all other varieties, It is admitted by all to be the finest flavored In some sections of the country it is not quite as early as the Early Ohio, but taking the country over it is the best early ever put in the hands of the American potato grower. In introducing the Freeman potato to the American public, I did so with the belief that it was destined in the next few years to create as great a furore and to sell at as high prices as the Early Rose in the first few years of its introduction, twenty-five years ago. While my ideas were extremely high, to tell the truth I hardly expected the result that has come to pass, Every one I know of who has tested the Freeman Potato is equally as enthusiastic as I am, among these is my friend, Mr. T. Greiner, of La Salle, N. Y. This is what he thinks about it: “What 1 know about the Freeman Potato is soon told. In the Au- tumn of 1889 I received from Mr. Freeman, of Minn., samples of the new seedling for testing. Undoubtedly these tubers were a selection, for I do not remember ever having seen a lot of tubers equaling these in color, size and shape, and in beauty. Skin white, russet; shape oblong, slightly flattened; eyes almost even with the surface, and very incon- spicuous. These potatoes were placed in an ordinary cellar, and when taken out to be planted on May 17th, were almost as fresh and plump as when first received. The growth was so early, so strikingly bushy, and wonderfully strong and altogether in so pleasing and favorable contrast with any of the 50 or 60 other varieties in the lot (among them the most renowned of the newest sorts, anda number of my own seedlings), that I was tempted to write to the originator for price of his whole stock. The Freeman is none of your weakly dwarfish things. We have in it vigor, Strength and health such as I have not seen elsewhere in many years. The crop ripened about with Obio, or Burpee’s Extra early, i. e., little, if any, later than the Early Ohio, which, heretofore I have always considered to be our best first early potato, and the yield was far larger than that of any other early sort; the tubers of fine shape and large size. Of course this is the test of but a single season; but if this potato does as well elsewhere as it did with me this year it is the coming early potato, and the most valuable recently brought out. Iam so sure of this that I feel like throwing all my own seedlings away, and begin with the Freeman, raising seedlings from it just as soon as I can get seed balls of the variety. As to table quality, I know of no reliable market potato that is better.” ; The originator, Mr. Freeman, gives the following history and description of this variety: N “The Freeman Potato came from true seed of what is here called the ‘Silver Tip’ Potato, the seedling being grown in 188. The tuber is oval in shape, russet in color; flesh very white, both raw and when cooked, very fine grain and of very best flavor. The greatest merits of the variety are its extreme earliness, and long-keeping qualities. From the time they are as large as hen’s eggs until new potatoes come in the next year, they burst open when boiled with their jackets on, and appear snow-white and floury. Last year (1889) I planted some of my Freemans on June 4th, and on July 13th—thirty-nine days from planting- I dug the first mess of fine potatoes for dinner. They grow very quickly, and ripen here several weeks in advance of Early Rose. My first general planting this year was ready to be put into the cellar August Ist, being then thoroughly ripe, and vines dead. They are also a first-class yielder; I have freauently dug six to nine pounds from a single hill, and in rich ground there are few small ones.” R. T. B. TERRY’S three vears experience, well known to all my customers, describes what can be accomplished with the Freeman Potato better than any words I can use. I have only this to add: I would advise all my friends to exer- cise caution from whom they purchase their supply of Freemans. For four years now I have sold Freemans by the barrel, so cannot be said to control the supply; still I would advise all intending purchasers, if they do not send their orders to head- quarters, to be sure they secure Freemans that are guaranteed to be raised from seed purchased from Wm. Henry Maule. Prices of Freemans for 1896: Pound, 50 cents; 3 pounds, $1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.25; barrel, $4.50; 2 barrels, $8.50; 10 barrels, $40. 66 PMV JO 9G8T 10J onZoluavy junuuy—"99 oseg a y $4.00 per bushel, $7.50 per? i | A Ce ‘OpUdT2PELId ‘992498 222411 TELE “ON ‘ATIAVW AUNAH “WA OF S19psz0 [Te S824pPVY “SGHAS CAALNVUVAD 29401) suorq~ va > - GOOD - EARLY - POTATOES. The Polaris Potato. North, South, East and West, from the Pa~ cific to the Atlantic, the Polaris Potato has df made a Name for Itself. - - - é | For years the demand has been so great for this su- perb potato as to nearly exhaust the supply, my sales | annually running into the carloads. The Polaris is of || long, oval shape and a creamy white in color, cooking as white as the finest flour. It originated by nature’s own processes; is hardy, prolific, handsome, early, and a good keeper, and as a table variety has no superior. With the originator, it has yielded at the rate of 600 bush- els peracre. It has certainly made for itself a wonder- ful record during the last few years, wherever grown. There is no question in my mind but that the Polaris is one of the best early potatoes, and not one of my custo- mers investing in this variety will regret his purchase. My stock came to me direct from the originator in Ver- mont, and I would respectfully solicit early_orders. If POLARIS. you desire Simon-pure stock of the Polaris Potato, you ~ should send your order direct to headquarters. Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.00; barrel, $4.00. irr». THE NEW QUEEN. HU : : Very Early, Extra Quality and an Im- Hi WITH) HH\\\ Hit HA A i) No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. As mense Yielder, especially adapted to all sections. - - - = S This excellent new early potato comes from Maine, from where during the last eight or ten years, it has been sent all over America, and given the best of satisfaction to all who have planted it. It is certainly a very fine, large size early potato, resembling the White Elephant and Beauty of Hebron in color and shape. In addition to being very early, they are of excellent quality, as well as a superior ¥ yielder. One grower reports that the Queen, ¥ planted April 13th, were ready to dig June 17th 65 days after planting, and that, on account of their extreme earliness, he was able to sell them in the Philadelphia market at $1.50 per bushel, when a week or ten days later, on ac- count of a tremendous crop all over the coun- try potatoes were only bringing about 50 cents per bushel. I have a remarkably choice stock of The Queen potato this season, which I take pleasure in offering my customers at the fol- lowing prices: Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; bu., $2.00; bbl. $4.00. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE Carman No. 1. CARMAN Of superior quality. A’*remarkably good keeper, and the best yielding second early; hills frequently containing 8 to 15 hand- some, marketable tubers. - = The Carman No. 1 is a seedling from seedlings raised through several generations, with the object of develop- ing good and suppressing undesirable qualities. It is intermediate in ripening, and resembles the Rural New Yorker No. 2in shape, and also in having very few and shallow eyes. The fiesh is very white and quality perfect. A large grower in New York State reports: » The tubers were cut to single eyes, so as to make the — seed go as far as possible. They made the most lux- uriant growth I ever saw from so little seed. This va- riety is proving to be an enormous producer of very handsome tubers. They grow very large. In fact, there are scarcely any small ones among them this year. In my opinion, Carman No. 1 will make a great sensation among growers, as soon as its enormous productiveness and superior table qualities are known. To illustrate this would say that fifteen bushels of tubers planted the past season, cut to single eye, gave the remarkable yield of over eleven hundred bushels of merchantable potatoes under ordinary cultivation. If you want the best second early potato known to-day, you should not fail to plant Carman No. 1. Offered for the first time in 1894 at $26.00 per barrel; and willno doubt be quoted at a higher price than I offerthem this season .by various seedsmen and potato dealers. But having harvested a large crop, am prepared to offer them as follows: A i Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by 5 \ \\\\\ mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, \\\ \\ i \ i\ SS Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. aa -Leat —— ———— ee HAN " i} \N\} \ \\ | NI ) \ \ 75 cents; bushel, $2.00; barrel, $4.00. ii 67.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Ko | if they are forsale. From what I have seen of this potato, and from what friend Terry tells me of it, I think it is certainly an acquisition.” THE VERY FIRST SALE OF I swe above, rrote Mr. R é y d le i ave MAULE’S EARLY THOROUGHBRED. |svatreisforsi00. In reply to this, Mr. Root replied. as follows: | “T wrote you a card from Penfield, O. yesterday morning, telling you I would ‘ * 105 ww S take 5 barrels of potatoes for $100.00. I simply send this in confirmation of the card Mr. A. I. Root, of Medina, O., under date of Oct. 11th, '95, wrote: of yesterday. Can you tell me briefly something about the quality of the potatc “Can you furnish me one pound, more or less, of the potatoes that Mr. T. B, | Terry said he had not tried them, as they were too valuable to cook, even a small © Terry describes in THE PRACTICAL FARMER of Oct. 5th? TI visited him yesterday | one. Send by great Western Despatch on through rate to Medina.” and saw the potatoes; but, of course, he wouldn't want to either sell or give them For description and illustration of Maule’s Early Thore Essay without consulting you, and I thought perhaps I had better buy of you direct,' oughbred Potato, see page 7. 67 Rose’s Beauty of Beauties. Unsurpassed as a Family Garden Potato, though equally Desirable for a Field Crop. A seedling from the Peachblow. On one-eighth of an acre with extra cultivation yielded 12514 bushels, or at the rate of 1004 bushels per acre. Shape, beautiful oval-oblong to round; skin, russeted white; eyes, shallow ; flesh, white, fine grain; cooks evenly through, dry and mealy, not falling to waste. Vines grow strong, fast and vigorous. Tubers from 1 to2 pounds each. One of the very best varieties introduced in many years. I consider it one of the best and most productive late potatoes I know of. Although a medium late variety, tubers form quite early and can be dug when the tops are quite green and will cook as mealy as if fully matured. This feature alone makes it a very desira- ble potato for the family garden, while for field culture has few equals. Pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, pk., 75c.; bu., $2.00; bbl., $4.00. Victor Rose. Undoubtedly the best Main Crop Potato ever Intro- duced. On our trial grounds the past summer out- yielded every variety, either early medium or late, with the exception of Irish Daisy. It gives me pleasure to offer this grand new potato to my customers. In my estimation this is the greatest main crop potato extant to-day. It contains more new blood, more vigor, better quality and greater ability to yield enormously than any variety of its class. Last year samples of Victor Rose were sent out to all sections of the United States, and where ever planted, either on light sandy soil or heavy ground, whether the season was wet or dry it has made agreat record. It is a seedling of the Reeves’ Rose which dates back to the Early Rose and although ten or fifteen days later than the early varieties it is certainly a wonderful potato and should be planted by every one wish- ing a perfect intermediate variety. @ The skin is perfectly smooth, a hand- ff some pink in color entirely free from all disease, eyes are prominent but very shallow, shape, is oblong to long ends are nearly square, in fact it is the best shape potato I have ever seen. My stock of this grand new potatoisa large one of handsome large size, well shaped tubers that yielded in common field culture 38344 bushels per acre the past Summer. Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, pk., 75 .cts.; bu., $2.00; bbl, $4.00. I Have Had the Reputation For a number of years of being head- quarters for new varieties of potatoes, and this department of my business is one inwhich I have always taken a great deal of pride. This year I offer my customers only the best, in my opinion, of all the new sorts. The list is small, but at the same time it covers the ground fully. Last year was a very favorable one for potatoes; my crops of all the varieties named herein were unusually Jjine, consequently I never remember a year in which I have been able to offer such superior seed stock at such reasonable figures. SS EE ————— a I have a quantity of very choice potato seed from the Potato Seed. flower ball (the true seed) which I a pleased to offer to my customers who would try to raise a new kind of potato. Packet, 15 cents. i —— mn \ \\ | mM NT i oy mM i 7 — HA A HTT ! Hf | H | | ee ‘| Ht 1) {| | | \| ih | tH Hl HT | WATT i) a | 68 SoS )\\ i i Le a \\ a SS Ht = ‘WAA 0} Sx9pr0 [[e SHOIPPY ‘SCAHS CHALNVUVAD 1040[D JuoI-1nog 8,0[MV JO 9681 10J onFo[VzuD [enuuy—'s9 ova Rural New Yorker, No. 2.2 First offered in1889 and as Popular as ever. Con- sidered a Most Reliable General Crop Variety. Originated on the experimental grounds of the Rural New a) Yorker; is quite distinct in appearance; flesh while; quality =| excellent; shape nearly round, somewhat fiattened. Tubers », large to very large, but not rough or irregular; eyes quite = | small; general form symmetrical. It is very strong and vigor- ~) ous in growth, and an enormous yielder. Has been planted 6 largely by many growers to their entire satisfaction. Its ap- a | pearance while growing is different from all other varieties. 4 The stalks are thick and stout and very dark colored, growing = | upright at first, afterward spreading around and lopping over in every shape; leaves small and of the darkest green; blos- 2 soms, purple. it is slow in getting started, and the first part of = he season looks very unpromising, but later on gets down to work in earnest, and keeps growing after most varieties are dead. A Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, @' postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; # || bushel, $1.75; barrel, $8.75 VW AYNAH next year, at $10.00 per bushel. ey PRICES FOR 1896: Pound, $1.50; 8 pounds, $3.00; 10 pounds, 2) $7.50, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser's ex- "Ji ense, one-half peck, $3.00; peck, $6.00; one-half bushel, $7.50; ®) ushel, $12.50; barrel, $25.00. 5] I reserve the right to refuse al] orders for more than 10 pounds ef these potatoes, the moment I consider my " supply of seed is becoming limited. MAULE’S —= Standard - Field - Seeds. Maaule’s [mproved EARLY [UASTODON CORN. In the Celebrated American Agriculturist corn contest, it far outyielded every other yellow corn in America. Alfred Rose, Yates Co., N. Y.., from seed purchased of me, raising on one acre 15,898 pounds of corn on the ear, which made 213 bushels of shelled corn. Another of my customers, George Cartner, Pawnee Co., Neb., reported next best yield on one acre, 11,380 pounds on ear, or 171 bushels of shelled corn. See reports in March 1890 issue, of the American Agriculturist. Last year my entire supply, several thousand bushels, again sold out early in the season, and hundreds of dollars had to be returned to disappointed customers. The demand for 1896 for Masto- don promises to surpass all previous records. Be sure to purchase direct from headquarters, as thousands of bushels of corn—Mastodon only in name—have been sold by unprincipled dealers. Early Mastodon will be found to combine large yield, large grains and extra earliness to a re- 2 markable degree better than any other variety. It originated with Mr. C. S. Clark, of Ohio, prob- - ably the largest grower of field and sweet corn for seed purposes in America, as Mr. Clark ships annually seed corn by the hundred carloads. Mr. Clark grows every variety of corn known to the American public, and in Mastodon he claims to have the best ofall. In describing Mastodon I cannot do better than quote as follows from a letter from Mr. Clark. “The Early Mastodon Corn, named Mastodon because of its large ears, is a cross between the White Cap and the Early Roe Dent Corn, and has been brought to its present standard by care- ful selection. The seed trade and large growers of field corn have for many years been anxious- ly inquiring for a large eared, yet early Dent Corn, and tosupply their wants I have for years been studying it up, and until I got up this corn was not fully satisfied. Many sorts have been tried and found wanting. In the Mastodon your customers will find a high bred corn, of beauti- ful color, and one which will please them. I claim for this corn the largest number of rows on cob, and the deepest, longest grains of any corn every originated. It makes the finest appearing shelled corn I have ever seen, being a cast of two colors, and such corn as brings the highest price in market. It fully withstands the vigor of our Northern climate, and grows very rapid, 3 strong and rank, at a medium height, and will outyield any corn ever grown in this section. To © convince your customers of its earliness, tell them it was grown and ripened in from 96 to 100 » days within eight miles of Lake Erie. Fields planted June Ist were cut up September l5th. You = cannot too highly recommend this corn to your customers. My reputation as the largest grow- er of seed corn in this country is at stake, when I say to you, as I have said before, that the Mastodon Corn is the earliest in the world, taking its size and number of rows on thecob. I have grown thousands of bushels of Golden Beauty, and now have many fields under contract. The Mastodon is from three weeks to one month earlier, growing side by side, and planted the same week; and again Mastodon Corn is from one week to ten days earlier than the J.S. or any other Leaming corn grown, and with us ripened up in some cases earlier than the Pride of the North. How can it be otherwise, when it is crossed with two of the-earliest corns ever grown in the North—the White Cap and Karly Row Dent? I love the seed trade as well as any man, and I expect to follow its calling as long as I live, and to do so successfully must recommend things just as they are. Now I want youto pushthiscorn. Mr. Sibley said before he died: ‘I made a great mistake in not contracting for all that corn.’ Seedsmen who have visited me this summer, one and all, congratulate you upon getting hold of this corn first, and I am afraid I will not have half enough to supply your trade.” As I was a contestant for the Agriculturist Corn Prize in 1889, willsay my yield was 213 bushels shelled corn, grown on one measured acre, of the Early Mastodon Corn. I have grown nearly all of the improved high-class bred corn, and find Early Mastodon is the most wonderful of all Dent corn, and the handsomest. It grows quick, strong and powerful, has broad heavy leaves and large ears, 20 to 36 rowson acob. Longer grains than any other variety. Ears generally 9 to 11 inches long, with the stalks 15 to 17 feet high. For ensilage will grow more fodder than any other now known; many stalks bearing 3 to 5 large ears, some weighing 2 pounds each, and some with 1,600 kernels on a cob. ALFRED ROSE, Penn Yan, N. Y. If you wish to be abreast of the times, you must put in a few acres of Mastodon in 1896. Not a corn grower who reads this catalogue should miss this opportunity of planting the most improved Yellow Dent in America—a corn sure to outclass any other variety grown. PRICES OF EARLY MASTODON FOR 1896: Packet,10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.25; 2 bushels, $4.0C; 10 bushels, $17.50. m—__ $50.00 Oct. 15, 1896__ For ear of Maule’s Improved Early Mastodon Corn sent me, raised from seed purchased of me this season, from which can be shelled the largest number of grains of corn. In the competition last season many ears sent me shelled 1500 to 1600 grains; the prize was finally secured by an ear containing the enormous quantity of 1770 grains. Now who can raise the ear that will shell the most grains in 1896? Whoever does will obtain that $50.00 next October. 2am] Extra Early Huron Dent Corn. For years past one of my growers of field corn has offered a large sum of money to an man who could produce and prove to him a Dent Corn as early aS Flint. Mr. A.A. Chat. field, of Fulton county, Ohio, has won the money, and I now offer to my customers the most perfect shaped ear, economical grain and earliest Dent corn in the United States. This new Extra Early Huron Dent will ripen with my customers in many Northern States s where heretofore they have only been able to grow the Flint varieties, and is really the ™= most valuable extra early corn ever introduced. It is of a bright orange color, has good © sized stalk and ear, small red cob, long deep grain, is very rich in oil and starch, and is the 6 only smooth, very early Dent corn I know of. 70 pounds of ears made 63% pounds of shelled corn, leaving only 6% pounds for the cobs; from this all can readily judge of the un- usually small size of the cobs. Out of7 fields grown for me last year, not one was a failure, and all topped out the middle of July, while the Leaming, Pride of the North and King of Earlies showed hardly Signs of it. Planted on trial grounds with King of the Earlies May 4th, on account of cold nights did not come up until May 13th, and was cut down by heavy frost May 17th, which retarded growth and put it back, but July 2d it showed tassel and the 15th silked out. August lst ears were fit for roasting; last of August ripe and cut up. To sum up, would say that for good sized ears, grained over both ends of the cob, quick, rank, strong growth and wonderful productiveness, it heads the list of all other extra early varieties; and I have no hesitancy in recommending it to all my customers as worthy of a thorough trial. My supply is genuine, strictly pure and carefully selected, and will be sure to please all who give Extra Early Huron Dent a trial. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mall, post- paid. By express or freight, pk., 6O cents; bu., $2.00; 10 bus., $15.00. 69 Z, A 0.1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A. FARLIES? LARGE E)\pe gat CORN INTHE WORLD pENT eLpED ZIG BUSHEL ED CORN PERAc SHE ATES CO. NY.IN BBO" M. HENRY MAULE Address all order —= 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. SCG Page 69.—Annual Catalog brightest golden yellow grains,of remark= able size, and filled out completely i to the extreme end ofthecob. THE \ : sea COBS ARE UNUSUALLY SMALL; ' IMPROVED GOLDEN Me BEAUTY.—The ears are of perfect shape, - with from ten to fourteen straight rows of al I) | when broken in half the grains will i always reach across. The illustration ia is an exact representation of half an ear. The richness of color and fine quality of grain make it very superior for grinding / into meal. The grains are not of a hard, flinty type, neither are they so soft as to be | greatly shriveled, as is the Golden Dent. The ears are easily shelled, although the kernels are firm on the ear, and in every ff respect presents as perfect a type as AAW@A AMA) gx could be desired. The stalk takes a DO#y yi Ziye strong holdin the gfound; grows vigorously \ Z S/ to a height of eight to ten feet. his year ¥ Z gy typ I offer seed growm for me by the \ "| YWYY originator of Golden Beauty. For the last nine years he has continued by careful selection to greatly im= fal prove this magnificent variety until y it is now far better than ever it was before, and my seed is certainly worthy the name Improved. Pkt., se JO 96st 10¥ enSopeyeD [enuuy—Os eg 10c.; lb., 30¢.; 3 lbs., 75¢., by mail, postpaid. Seal \\W Zz ot Bia Rene Peck, 60 cents; bushel, $2; 10 bushels, $17.50. IMPROVED GOLDEN BEAUTY. HICKORY KING.—Hasthe smallest cob and largest grainsand ELOUR CORN.—This southern variety will produce from three to five is the most valuable and reliable White Corn in cultivation. It | times as much per acre as wheat (owing to climate and soil), makes Bread, will shell more and weigh more to a given measure, make more ears to a stalk | Cakes, Rolls, Biscuits, Wafiles, etc., as light and good as those made from the and bear planting closer than any other field variety of white corn in the world. | best wheat flour. It will yield twice as many bushels as common varieties of As the stalks are never barren, no matter how thin the soil, you are always sure | field corn, and four times as much fodder. Makes fine roasting ears, hominy, to get a crop of the Hickory King. Itripens in from 100 to 120 days from | and beautiful starch. Thesame process is used as in grinding and bolting wheat. lanting, shells and husks easily, and makes as much fodder to the acre as other | It should be planted same as other corn, 2 grains to the hill, and grows well on 4 inds. It is unusually productive, nearly always 2 and very often 3 good ears to | any land where Indian Corn is grown. It must, however, to mature in this = astalk. The ears have a thin husk, uncommonly small cob. By breaking an | latitude, be planted by the 1st to the 20th of May, as it requires at the very least 4 ear in half, one grain will cover the entire end of the cob. Both ends filled full | aslong a season as Chester County Mammoth to mature. The stalks stool ¢ out to the end of the cob. Pkt. 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By ex-| from the ground like sorghum, and grow 7 to 8 feet high, each grain pro- press or freight, peck, 60 cts.; bus., $2.00; 2 bus. sack, $3.75, ducing four to six stalks, as when it is 8 to 10 inches high it begins to tiller up Q CHAMPION WHITE PEARL.—Originated in Illinois and is enor- | like wheat, one hill making an armful of fodder. This one quality is sufficient G mously productive, a strong growers matures in about 100 days. The stalk is | to recommend it, for it makesit yield more and better fodder than any corn in B > 2 129" ~-IN0,\T stout and thick, and ears are set low. offer the direct headquarters stock. Pkt., | cultivation. It averages10 ears to the hi; ears from 5 to 7 inches in circum- 10c.: 1b.. 30c.; 3 lbs., 75¢., postpaid ; by ex. or freight, pk., 60c.; bu., $2.25; 2 bu., $4. | ference, and from 8 to 12 inches long; grain very white. Stooling from the PRIDE OF THE NORTH,—One of . ground like sorghum, as stated above, suckers the earliest Dents in cultivation, and has should not be pulled off. Cultivate same as been grown farther North than any other Gol- other corn. Flour Corn is worthy ofa trial, at & den Dent I know of, and matured a crop. least, by every corn or wheat-grower who & Planted on the fourth day of July, it has fully reads this catalogue. There is not a county i=} wn matured before frost, and it also has been in the same latitude as Philadelphia or sout: planted as a second crop after wheat harvest, f of it, where it should not be at least experi- i and yielded a full, well-ripened crop. It is very kor ES 5 3 mented with. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 40. cts.; fa prolific, 100 bushels per acre having been : 10} nance ular oye 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By ex., peck, $1.00. grown; will grow wonderfully well on poor syala\ceillatatatatcee NN yD ) LUO LEAMING.— Is in character somewhat @ soil, and makes no suckers. I can Safely } ofa Dent variety, nearly always two good ears ° recommend it as earlier than any other variety to the stalk. In good soil, well manured, excepting Huron. Mastodon is the earliest ; has produced by actual measurement ls of the large eared Dent varieties; but Pride of ; Za rie vA THE arr 134 bushels of shelled corn per acre. p the North, growing a smaller ear and stalk, is acta UML 1 (X}ZA | Stalks grow to a medium size, and produce @ even earlier. It is just the variety for all my f yf i EC OUGTOE if Saw but few suckers, ears large and handsome, ot 8 Ce CHEAEKSUTO) Conte DORnUMeONCeN Ts: @ A Taree CCC sagt da MUieatedt es Gicaleks offer an dmproved Leaming, theLeam. & . ’ Sy , »¢ yt C q NGkC\e Alay 5 a U a ounds, 75 cents, postpaid. By express or i Q Rraravata hyn, Oty ing I offer needs no improvement, it is per= = ‘freight, peck, 60 cents; bushel, $2.00; 2 fection itself. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb, 30 cts.;3 lbs., iS) bushels, $3.50. 75c., postpaid. Peck, 60c.; bus., $2; 2 bus. $3.50. CHESTER CO. MAMMOTH CORN.—There have been hundreds of ORN.—A pure white Corn, cropping § thousands of bushels of worthless stuff, Chester County Mammoth only in name, | as high as 45 toms peracre. In introducing this variety of Ensilage a distributed all over the country. If you want the genuine, send direct | Corn tomy customers, I consider I offer them the very best grown. It » to headquarters. The Chester County Mammoth Corn, wherever introduced, | is sweet, tender and juicy, furnishes more nourishment than any other ° has given universal satisfaction, both on account of its large yield, fime | variety, has short joints, abundance of leaves and grows to a great quality of grain and superb fodder. The strain of Chester County Mam-| height. It is adapted to every section of the country. Hundreds of moth Corn I offer for sale has been brought to its present perfection by umtiring | dairy farmers use it, and are never disappointed. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; a care and judicious skill of several of the most scientific corn growers | 3 lbs., 75 cts. postpaid. Peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; 10 bushels, $14.00. of Chester County, being strictly pure, and saved only from the finest ears SUGAR CORN FOR GREEN FODDER. — Profitable as green of the most productive fields. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 | feed for milch cows. It is sweeter and more nutritious and eaten more & cents, postpaid. Peck, 60 cents; bushel, $2.00; 2 bushel sack, $3.50. readily than fodder from Field Corn. Peck, 75 cents; bushel, $1.75. 4 {7 is with much pleasure that we take this opportunity and method ™ A Cw or bes Ry of greeting you, and to again say that, Providence permitting, we & will try to make the Dairy Department of The Practical Farmer 2 acceptable to all, and in so far as it lies with us, to give thoughts, facts a from John Gould. and methods that will make the industry, as it relates to the indi- & vidual, more economical along certain lines, more methodical along z =_ Others, and in all respects progressive, as becomes America’s greatest © } productive industry. The last year has been fruitful in invention and # original research, and in condensed form it has been laid before The & Practical Farmer readers, and the year to come promises other de- ; velopments not less interesting and instructive. The Practical & Farmer has no startling announcements to make for the future, but 5 will certainly not be distanced in its endeavors to make its Depart- 4 ment one of wide interest and varied instruction. It thanks the thou- 2% # sands of readers who are in touch with its efforts to please and in- struct, and along with them hopes for yet thousands of other readers. For the many hopeful words that we are ever receiving, we return thanks, and in future hope to be the recipient of others, to tell us that i our work is appreciated and helpful, and yet back of all this lies an ob- } ligation to the man whose generosity and liberal spirit has made it possible for The Practical Farmer to weekly visit so many homes 1 freighted with its columns of the best agricultural thought and expe- | rience, not to mention successful practice of thousands, which isina? great measure the true measure of worth of the farm paper, and in this | we think The Practical Farmer ranks with the few, if not a very < leader among the farm journals of the day. Yours truly, JOHN GOULD, Editor of the Dairy Department. , 30 a “eyydapulyyd ‘390% COPYAIG TEORy W.HENRY MAULE LINCOLN OATS. — The introducers say: “We unhesi- tatingly pronounce the Lincoln Oat the best oat now before the American people. To give some idea of their unusual productiveness, we have a report now before us from one of the largest farmers in Minnesota, who planted fifty bush- els, who reports that the crop turned out one hundred bushels to the acre and weighed 47 3-10 lbs. to the measured bushel; further that they would not sell a bushel at any price, as they wished to put in the whole crop next season. This shows the estimation in which the Lincoln Oat » is held by those who have grown them. This is the general verdict of f oneandall. While claiming it to be the most productive sort grown, zg we do not state that it will yield over two hundred bushels to the acre. f@ Such claims are unreasonable. Facts are what buyers want, and these Foe facts we will present briefly as follows: First.—That the Lincoln Oat has produced one-third more than any si other variety grown in the same localities. Second.—It is very early. Third.—It has thus far proven itself entirely rust-proof. Fourth.—It s stands up better than any other sort. (No season could have afforded a better test in this particular than the one just pasv.) Fifth.—It is best AULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A. It is best for oatmeal or grinding for the same reasons.” The Lincoln Oats I offer my customers were grown for mein the Northwest direct from the original stock and by the introducers them- Selves; consequently, it is strictly pure and a very choice sample. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., by mail postpaid, By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00; 50 bushels or more, 80 cts.; per bushel, bags included. WHITE MAINE OATS.—My attention was called to these oats in 1893, and on investigation I find, that without exception, White Maine is one of the most profitable oats for the farmer to raise, if not indeed, the very best of all varieties. The introducer, one of the most successful growers of seed oats, wheat and potatoes in New York State, writes: “In regard to the White Maine oats, would say, that I have raised them largely for three years, and am more and more impressed with the fact that they are the best variety for horse feeding in existence. Now, I will tell you what they are not. They are not side oats. They have not a thick hull. They grow a very short, stiff straw, not long and Weak. They are not what are termed heavy oats, although the oats have weighed 34, 36 and 38 pounds per bushel, for the last three years. Now as to yield, two years ago on my own farm, a measured field of 13 acres yielded 914% bushels of cleaned oats per acre. The same season my brother-in-law raised 4 acres for me, of course on a pet piece of land, that cleaned up 406 bushels, or 101% bushels per acre for the4 acres. Last year, although the oat crop in this section was light, my field of 14 acres yielded 70 bushels per acre, and Sweden, White Russian, White German, American Banner and several other of the new kinds, did not go over 45 bushels on land equally as good. Last year I had a tremendous sale of them; sold some 2,000 bushels and returned over $500 in cash, as I was unable to fill orders.” More for an oat could not well be asked. Antici- pating a large demand, I have secured several carloads of extra choice seeds, free from all foul seeds, that has been extra carefully cleaned, and will be sure to give satisfaction, which I offer at the following reason- able prices: Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00; 50 bushels or more, 80 cents per bushel. GOLDEN GIANT SIDE OATS.—Originally from France. It has been demonstrated that the New Giant Side Oats are as desirable for cul- tivation in this country asin France. Grow 4 to 5 feet tall, with stiff straw, always stool freely, and yield prolifically, heads measuring 16 to 18 inches in length, and containing 150 to 200 grains being of common oc- currence. By actual count, 1642 grains have been produced from a sin- gle grain, or in other words, a product of over 1,600 fold. As indicated by the name, they are a side oats. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts. By express or freight, peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.50; 10 bushels, $12.50. WELCOME OATS.—No oats have ever been so extensively adver- tised as Welcome, nor been distributed more extensively in all sections of the country. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds 75 cents, post- paid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00. NEW BLACK OR BRONZE OATS.—Mammoth Cluster.—The Mammoth Cluster, in my opinion, is the best black oats ever put out. They are superior to Black Tartarian or any other black oat in exist- ence; there are thousands of farmers who would purchase to-day New Black Oats at a fancy price in preference to any other, if they thought they would yield as well as the old Black Maine Oats of 30 or 40 years ago. This, I believe the Mammoth Cluster will do. In growth they are side oats, short, stiff straw, very early and weighing from 34 to 42 pounds per bushel. Packet, 10 cts.; pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., by mail, post- paid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cts.; bushel, $1.25; 10 bushels, $10.00. HULLESS BARLEY.—Grows 2% feet high. Heads well-filled; plump, heavy kernels; hulless, like wheat, when threshed. Ripens early and yields well. Makes a sweet, wholesome flour for various fam- ily uses. Also admirable for grinding into provender for feeding young stock. Should be sown on rich, gravelly, warm upland. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.50. I HIGHLAND CHIEF BARLEY.—This is an entirely new and dis- ei tinct two-rowed variety of Barley. It is very robust, a vigorous grower, —Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address ali orders to © and the size of the grain when peepee with any other is immense, | er acre, and | good hedge in from 8 to 4 years, from the seed. © Has strong, upright straw, yields from 50 to 60 bushels usually weighs over 50 pounds to the measured bushel. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., @& 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck 75 cents; bushel, $2.50, “~ for feeding on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Sixth.— | IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN.—The best for gen- eral cultivation; brush firm, of good length and bright green color; never gets red and brings the highest price. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel, $2.50. EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE.—This is by far the best variety for sugar. The seed is valuable also as food for horses and cattle, and is greedily eaten by poultry, increasing the egg production. For ensilage or fodder, it possesses important advantages. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 8 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel of 56 lbs., $2.50. EARLY ORANGE SUGAR CANE.—The favorite Southern vya- riety. Yields an abundance of syrup; does not grow quite as tall as Ear- ly Amber, but is heavier. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, $1.00; bushel, 56 pounds, $2.50. JAPANESE BUCK WHEAT.—The best, most productive and pro- fitable variety in cultivation. From one-half bushel of seed sown, 40 bushels of good seed have been harvested. In color, the kernel is a rich, dark brown. Straw is heavier and branches more than the Silver Hull, while it need not be sown as thickly as other varieties. Flour made from the Japanese is fully equal if not superior to any other sort. It ripens a week earlier than Silver Hull, and yields two to three times as much. Can be planted as far north as New Hampshire. It is also an excellent variety for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 1bs., 75 cts., by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.35; 10 bu., $12.00. SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT.—Continues in bloom longer than the common buckwheat. The flour is whiter and more nutritious. Pkt., 10 cents; lb., 30 cents; 3 lbs., 75 cents, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50 cents; bushel, $1.35; 10 bushel, $12.00. SPRING VETCHES OR TARES.—Sown broadcast like wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with oats for soiling. Used in France and Canada as a substitute for peas. Also ground up into flour, after which it is mixed with wheat flour for making bread. A valuable plant. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck, $1.25; bushel, $3.50. THE TWO BEST SUNFLOWERS. MAMMOTH RUSSIAN.—Sunflower seed is one of the best egg-pro- ducing foods known for poultry, keeping them in fine condition and largely increasing the supply of eggs. It can be sown any time up to the middle of July. It should be grown by every poultry breeder who has the opportuni- ty to raise only a few stalks even. It may be set in any soil where other fruits and vegeta- bles cannot be conven- iently raised or any- where where the soil is Wig not easily cultivated. The flowers are double the size of the common variety, and as a bearer it far excels the latter. t Pkt,, 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express, $1.00 per peck. BLACK GIANT.— This magnificent Sun- flower produces even larger heads than the Mammoth Russian. Seeds are short, unusu- ally plump and filled full of meat, while on account of the thinness of the shell, it is at once more easily eaten by the fowls than other varie- ties. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents, postpaid. %: TREE SEEDS. Apple, oz., 15 cts.; Ib., 55 cts. | White Birch, oz., 15c.; Ib., $1.35. Cherry Mazard, ounce, 15 cents; Box Elder, ounce, 15 cents; pound, 45 cents. pound, 81.35. iy Peach, oz., 10 cts.; Ib., 35 cts. | Hardy Catalpa, ounce, 15 cents; Pear, 0z., 30 cents; lb., $2.70. pound, $1.15. os Quince, 0z., 30 cents; Ib., &2.70. European La rch, ounce, licents; Arbor Vitx, American, ounce, 40 pound, $1.35. z cents; pound, 83.60. European Linden, — 15 Silver Fir, oz., 15 cts.; Ib., $1.35. cents; pound, $1.35 = Hemlock, 0z., 50 cts.; Ib., 84.50. Honey Locust, oz,, 1LOc.; 1b., 55c. Scotch Pine, 0z., 20c.; 1Ib., $1.80. | Yellow Locust, oz., 1Oc.; lb,, Sc. White Pine, 0z., 30c.; lb., $2.70. White Mulberry, ounce, 25 cts.; Norway Spruce, ounce, 15 cents; pound, $2.00. pound, $1.35. Russian Muiberry, 60 White Ash, oz., 15c.; Ib., $1.35. cents; pound, $5.40, OSAGE ORANGE.—This will produce, with proper cultivation, a Ounce, 10 cents; pound, Bushel, by express or freight, purchaser paying charges, $7.50. By express or freight, $1.00 per bushel. ounce, ounce, 40 cents. PEACH PITS, Natural, 71 ff Page of Fodder Plants. # eeapine. JAPANESE MILLET.—A new variety imported two years ago from Japan, where the grain is largely used as human food. The importer in 1891 planted a small plot of ground which yielded at the . rate of 63% tons dry straw and over 90 bushels of seed per acre. The yield of seed is surely a remarkable one, especially since a considerable amount was lost through the ravages of birds (which prefer it to com- mon millet) as well as by rattling out, for unlike common millet, this threshes very easily. There is good reason to believe this new variety will prove an exceedingly valuable crop for green fodder or for the silo, as it is as much superior in every respect to all other millets, as is uhe Japanese buckwheat, that has since its introduction gained such popularity over the common solt formerly largely grown. The seed of this millet constitutes an excellent grain for hens, and when ground, is a wholesome, nutritious and economical food for cattle. The plants attain an average height of six feet, are short Jointed, and at every joint there is put forth an immense number of long, thick, fleshy leaves that increase its val- ¥ me as a cattle food. The heads average a foot in length and over six inches in diameter. The illustra- tion drawn from nature but scarcely conveys an adequate idea of the great food-producing qualities of this Millet. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts. By express or freight, peck, 75 cts.; bu., $2.25. JERUSALEM CORN. —This corn belongs to the non-saccharine sorghums, and was brought here from the arid plains of Palestine by a missionary, who gave two grains of it to a farmer in Finney County, Kas. It is pronounced the best 0 and surest grain crop for dry countries g/ and seasons, even better than Kaffir Corn, Dhoura and Milo Maize. It grows about 3 feet high, makes one large head on main stalk, and several smaller heads on side-shoots; have seen as high as 8 heads on one stalk. The grains are pure white and nearly flat. Three pounds will plant an acre. The govern- ment experimental farm at Garden City makes the following report : From Henry Clay Brooks, Superintendent of the United States Experimental Grass and Forage Station, Garden City, Kas.: “This is to certify that I raised a fair crop of ‘Jerusalem Corn’ on the unirrigated part of the United States Experimental farm the past season, which was the dryest season in the past 15 years at this point, the record showing 10 inches less rain fall this year than the average of the past 15 years. I had 90 acres in crop with forage plants, and the Jerusalem Corn was the only kind that did any good. I consider it good for both man and beast. I have experimented with it in fattening a hog, and the hog is in as fine condition as I ever saw one. I have also used it in my family in the form of hominy. and it cer- tainly makes the best hominy that I ever. ate. H. C, BROOKS, in Charge.” I have had a supply of Jerusalem Corn grown for me in Kansas the past season, and take pleasure in offering it to my friends at the following prices: Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds. 75 cents, postpaid. GOLDEN WONDER MILLET.—This is a Hybrid Millet. The combination was brought about by one of Minnesota’s experi- mental farmers. Heads 18 inches in length, containiug 18,000 seeds, are not at all rare. The average length of heads is about 15 inches; heighth from ground to top of head, six feet. The yield is enormous. The stalk at butt measures about one-fourth of an inch, full of broad leaves, resembling those of corn, yielding from ten to twelve tons of fodder ' per acre, which is as easily cured as clover hay. Can be grown and matured where corn will not ripen. One of the best crops for cutting and feeding green and for soil- ing purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts. \ KAFFIR CORN.—A New Forage Plant] \ from the South.—Kaffir Corn produces two to four= heads from a single stalk, and in Georgia has yielded in Se single Beason Byte middle of ees: two crops of green fonder = — = and a full crop of grain (50 to 60 bus. per acre), he whole stalk i cut down as soon as seed heads appear, at once starts asecond JAPANESE MILLET. Pkt., 10 cts. growth from the roots. It also stands drought wonderfully. If growth is checked for want of moisture the plant waits for rain, and when it comes, at once resumes its growth. On very thin or worn-out lands it yields paying crops of grain or forage,even in dry seasons when corn has utterly failed. The whole _Stalk; as well as blades makes excellent fodder, and all stock eat it greedily. It is as carly or quick in growth as Minnesota Amber Cane, and is therefore reliable in any latitude where Amber Cane has been found useful as a fodder crop. Should be sown in drills and cultivated same as Indian Corn. Compared with other sorghums Kaffir Corn has proved itself to be early, abundant in yield, reliable in all seasons and a superior crop for both quantity and quality of its product. It keeps green, and stalk is brittle and juicy to the last; is not a hard and cane-like growth such as other sorghums, Flour made from Kaffir is excellent for batter cakes, muffins, VW etc., has a slightly sweetish taste, otherwise is not distinguish- ed from wheat. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1b., 40.cts.; 3 1bs., $1.00, postpaid. YELLOW MILO MAIZE.—This is another variety of the sorghum family, and I cannot do better in describing it than by giving the experience of one of my customers (Judge Hudson, of Miss.,) had with it. “I planted it in my Irish po- tato patch, four by two feet, three stalks to the hill, and about 200 hills, and cultivated as corn. It was a bold, vigorous grow- er and deep green color and continues so yet from bottom to top; grows eight to ten feet. About half-way up the stalk and on the top are numerous large shoots with fine large blades on them like those of the main stalk, and on which shoots are other shoots or suckers, all bearing fine heads like the main head or stalk, but not quite so large, until from mid-way the stalk up is a large mass of heads and fodder. Some stalks have as high as twenty heads, weighing from one-fourth to one pound per head, and as fine heavy blades as the best common corn. One stalk will make a good, rich feed or meal for a horse. It makes a beautiful, delicious and perfect pop-corn. There is no use to raise anything else for horses, cattle, chickens or pop-corn. Fertil- ize and cultivate well; nothing of its kind will pay as well. It will mature its main head in 100 days, and still grow on and ma- O ’ \ ‘ f ture others and fodder until frost.” Packet, \ AN vi i il 10 cts.;pound, 40 cts.; 3 pounds, $1, postpaid. l TEOSINTE.-—In this latitude, plant- ed July 3d, it produced from one seed, twen- ty-seven stalks, and attained a heighth of seven feet by Sept.,10th, making a luxuriant growth of leaves, which the horses and cat- tle ate as freely as young sugar corn. In ap- pearance somewhat resembles Indian Corn, but the leaves are much longer and broad- er, and the stalk contains sweeter sap. In its perfection it produces a great number of shoots, 12 feet high, yielding such an abun- Asmar dance of forage that one plant is sufficient =] to feed a pair of cattle for a day. In the eaa)— South it excels either Corn or Sorghum for Yellow Milo oiling or fodder. 85 stalks have been grown BAFFIR CORN. Packet, 10 cents. Maize. from one seed. Pkt, 10c.; 34 Ib., 50¢.; lb., $1.50. TEOSINTE. Packet, 10 cents, 12 "SAHAS CAUMLINVUVAY 12940[) JeoT-1n0F G,o[ MUM JO 96ST TOF onSoly3up [enuuy—ee odeg oe Ms | VN "A Wee Mace NY NAY Me °Y SoA “Ug ‘BIUdOpULsUE (909228 220q TIT TIAZT ON ‘A TAVW AUNAH ‘WA 0} 6190ps0 [[e sHOIPPY Adaress all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. AS 6 Pom AB RA RARER VALEUR MO AOF £500 OF NMaAUIC’S PoureLear Clover GUARANTEED SHEDS. CLOVE a CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER. Trifolium Incarnatum. Have You Ever had Trouble in Securing Good Clean Clover or Grasses? For years Ihave made a specialty of all the standard varieties of grass seeds, and my trade in them is rapidly in- ® creasing. If you want an extra choice sample of clover, timothy, orchard or other grass seeds in any quantity, do not Jail to write me for quotations. If return postage is remitted, I will be pleased to send samples of any varieties desired. CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER. annual, making its principle growth in autumn and spring. hay the same season. same has been plowed. Sownin summer or autumn is ready for harvesting towards the close of spring or the advent of summer and is cut for hay at the same Stage of growth as com- mon red clover. It will provide pasture and excellent soil- ing food early in the season, and for green manure to be plowed under for another crop the same season, there is noth- ing better. Very useful for renovatiug orchards in which it will furnish a soft clean bed for fruit to fall upon; also has & tendency to bind drift soils and prevents washing on hillsides. My seed is American grown; all new crop of high germinating quality and for either spring or fall planting you cannot do better than send in your order now. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. By express or freight, peek, $1.50; bu., $5.00. LUCERNE OR ALFALFA. Oneofthe best of clovers, succeeding in almost any situation. Will bear cutting three or four times during the season, and yield on an average about six tons of forage per acre. Especially adapted to the drought sections as the roots extend a good depth in the soil, keeping the plant fresh and green. For renewing worn out lands it is one of the best. i to secure a good stand before winter, as while it is very vigorous when established, the young plants are inclined to be tender. : 3 lbs., 75 ets, by mail, postpaid. Sow early in the spring, © Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.;—% By express or “& The last few years has witnessed a regular boom in this seed all over the country and is now recognized both by experimental stations and culivators of the soil as a money making cropin many ways. Grows from 1 to 2 feet high, hasstrong upright stems, large cone-shaped heads of a beautiful crimson hue. Roots penetrate the soil toa good depth hence of much value in fertilizing light and worn lands. An If sown in theearly spring will give a good yield of It is a common practice to sow it in the standing corn after the last working, and in j tomato fields, ete.; but it may very well be sown alone on land from which some crop has been reaped after the pains to cure. and sandy soil. m when once thoroughly F,crops in a season. A circular de- scribing crim- son clover in detail will be mailed FREE upon applica- tion. ("15 cents per pound; $10.00 per 100 pounds. RED CLOVER. freight, peck, $2.00; bushel, $7.00. MAMMOTH OR PEA VINE CLOVER. ALSIKE CLOVER. freight, 20 cts. per lb.; $15.00 per 100 Ibs. ESPARCET OR SAINFOIN. Grown very extensively in Europe on land where it is im- possible to secure a stand of other grasses, but’ as yet is little known in this country. perennial, usually sown in the spring; equals any clover in nutrition and fiesh forming qualities, and no grass grown requires so little i Thrives On heretofore barren wastes, established, it has produced two abundant Seed weighs 26 pounds to the bushel. ‘10 cts.; pound 30 cts., 3 pounds, 75 cts., postpaid. Lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts, postpaid. By express or WAY) NY pyc: » P) It is a = ip AIS fetes ah best on dry, chalky y Packet, By express or freight, Te 4) ee Lasts longer than most varieties; grows 5 to 6 feet high. Pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., post- = paid. By express or freight, peck, $2.00; bushel, $7.00. S A hardy perennial; thrives well on wet or dry Lb., 30cts.; 3 1bs.,75 cts., postpaid. By ex. or freight, 100 lbs., $16.00. Valuable when mixed with other grasses. SS Lb., 40c.; 8 Ibs., $1.00. By ex. or igt., 100 IDs. $30.00, land. WHITE CLOVER. G RASS ES sively grown in all parts of the country. 45 lbs. per bus. Lb., 30 cents; 3 lbs., 75 cents, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.00. RED TOP OR HERD GRASS.—Grows well on almost any soil or in any climate, very valuable for a permanent pasture. 12 lbs. per bus. Qt., 20 cts., postpaid. By ex. or fgt. bus., $1.25; per 50 lb. sack, $4.00. KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.— Excellent for lawns; also valuable for pasture. TIMOTHY.—Well known and exten- | | grows well under trees. | | | express or freight, peck, 60 cents; bushel, $2.00. ORCHARD GRASS.—A very desirable variety ‘or stock, 12 lbs. per bus. Qt., 20 cts., express or freight, bushel, $2.00. GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET.—Yields more hay and seed per acre than any other variety. Lb., 30 cts.; 3lbs75cts., postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 60 cents; bushel $2.00. HUNGARIAN MILLET.—Valuable soiling plant; grows on light soil, stands heat and drouth. Lb. 30 cts.; 3lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By als@ postpaid. By M. Ex. Lawn Grass. A country place, now-a-days, without its lawn of from one to five or ten acres, isseldom seen, and it is no wonder, for what more beautiful sight is there than a well kept, carefully mown lawn? But although a | good lawn may be beautiful, a poor one is about as ugly a sight as one cares tosee. Appreciating this point, I have taken unusual pains with my Lawn Grass Mixture, selecting nothing but the most desirable grasses, that will give a luxriant growth, Spring, Summer and Autumn, always:presenting the same gretn velvety appearance. Withthe ground carefully prepared, graded and rolled, seed sown at the rate of 4 bushel per acre, and the lawn then frequently mown and rolled, it is within the reach of every one, at a trifling expense by sowing Maule’s Lawn grass, | to have as fine a lawn as one desires. Quart 25 cts.; 2 quarts, 40 cts., post- paid. By express or freight, peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.00; 4 bushels, $15.00. | seed, it should be sown separately. Maule’s Special Mixture for Permanent Pasture. This mixture of standard grasses is particularly recommended to every farmer receiving this catalogue who desires to lay any portion of his farm to permanent pasture. I have prepared a mixture of : for this purpose which I consider unequaled. It contains nothing the most desirable varieties, such as will insure a heavy stand for a number of years. Four bushels shonld be sown to the acre. 3ushel, $3.00; 4 bushels, enough for 1 acre, $10.00. With this mixture, when in- tended-for either mowing lands or pasture, should be also sown 10 pounds of mixed clover per acre, comprising White, Mammoth, Alsike, ete. 10 pounds of this mixed clover, with 4 bushels of Permanent Pas- ture Seed, is worth $12.00, thus making a cost, for 5 or 6 years lay, the trifling amount of $12 per acre. The clover being much the heavier State if for thin or heavy land. 73 \Y FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES for 1806. HE CREAM of all the Floral Novelties T and Specialties of recent introduction, = I can truly say, will be found on the g | next ten pages of this Catalogue. Everything # | listed has been proven by careful test at Briar = Crest, distinct additions to the flowers that = | can be grown successfully from seed in this § | =! country. From page 84 to 89 will be foundas 6 | fine a general list of flower seeds, embracing 8 everything really good, as can be found in } any American catalogue. It is very gratify- ing tome to note that my trade in Flower Seeds has increased very rapidly the last few \] years, and I give all the credit to the superior quality of seeds that I make it an invariable rule to furnish my customers. Just at this 1 time J think it would be well to remind my friends that the Special Discount on Seeds im Packets (see page 17) also applies to Flower Seeds. In addition to this liberal discount, it has always been my custom to add a few extra packets of choice seeds to every order; in this way I distributed free to customers uy— Ps osea : pee Sg ha oe a ee % Pye nd a iN nN Y Tal i ah Z. Tact | eens \ ite EAN COMET ASTERS. x : y during the Winter and Spring of 795, 74,209 packets of flower ee Hopes een Fe ee OnEGE } IAD seeds alone. Many firms do not sellas many. This year I 15 WH — from all other sorts in shape of flowers. GEG N\A propose to do even better. Grows from twelve to fifteen inches igh, and covered with large double flowers three to four inches across, their long, wavy and twisted pet- als forming a_ loose yet dense half globe, resembling a _ large- flowered Japanese Chrysanthemum. Only a few years ago, the Rose and White was the only known varie- ty of Comet Aster, but ‘ with the utmost skill eg and attention many mew colors and mark- ings have been intro- duced, which for pro- fusion of bloom and and thrifty upright growth, stand to-day without an equal. GIANT WHITE.—A_ decided improvement over the ordinary White Comet. Rose and White. NEW DWARF GOLDEN COSMOS. (Cosmos Sulphureus.) Wi a, ba A grand new species of Cosmos, which, like all the other mts varieties of this most pleasing flower, comes to us from y; lips y = Mexico. New Dwarf Golden Cosmos is distinct from all oth- y : Zany " Aa Rose. White and Lilac. Reddish Lilac. Carmine. Light Blue. Light Blue & White. Any of the above named Comet Asters: Packet, 10) wieents; 3: packets, 25 cents; or I will send one packet of each of the 8varieties for only 50 cents, postpaid. e © @e COMET ASTERS. @ e All Colors; finest mixed. Ali the above in one grand mix- ture. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cemts. NEW GIANT COMET ASTER. The Bride. Offered this year for the first time. Unequaled in delicacy of coloring and elegance of form. White, changing to rose is the near- est description one can give of its very lovely coloring, the flowers at first being pure white, changing to rose and finally a beautiful deep rose tint. Flowers as large as the New Giant White. Packet, 25 cents; 3 packets, 60 cents. DATURA CORNUCOPIA. ‘‘Horn of Plenty.’’ In the wilds of South America a collector of Orchids came upon this floral gem; impressed with its beauty, magnificence and strik- ing appearance, he secured all the obtainable stock and sent it for introduction in this country. The singular form, gigantic size, striking colors and pleasant odor of the flower, make this novelty most conspicuous. The plant is of a very robust habit. The stem is thick, dark brown purple, shining as if varnished. The branches are very numerous, spreading symmetrically three or four feet in every direction. The leaves are large, of a dark green color. The RES Na ieee Uy Ps bE ZZ MAF; flowers are trumpet shaped, measuring eight to ten inches in Datura length, and five to seven inches across the mouth, and form three : a distinct flowers, growing each within the other; the throat and Cornucopia mouth of corolla,a most delicate French white, beautifully con- y trasted and marbled with royal purple on the outside. They are HORN OF produced in great abundance, a single plant giving easily from 75 to 150 fragrant blooms during the season, followed by a large, ‘ PLENTY. thorny seed vessel, which adds to the beauty of the plant. This ° novelty is of easiest culture, requiring only to be planted in the house iy February or March, and planted out in May, in a warm, rich soil. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. "VS ‘A “va ‘eryd oped 990198 219qQ11A ILLE ON ‘A IAVW AUNGAH “WIAA 0} S19psIO [Iv SSeIPPY ‘“SCAAS CAMLNVUAVAN 10A0[D JvoT-INOT 82MM JO IESE TOF Ou —— NEW IMPERIAL Japanese Morning Glories. SINGLE AND DOUBLE. These magnificent Japanese Morning Glories, beggar description in their striking and brilliant color effects. The eye is dazzled by tints of rose, shell pink, lilac and azure, and by the gorgeous purples and vivid reds in endless combination and variety. Each flaked, clouded, starred or striated flower seems more unique and beauti- ful than the last, and one wonders how such marvels can be sold at any. price. They are entirely distinct from the common Morning 7 Glories, embracing a far greater range of delicate tints and rich colors. Indeed, the remarkable variety of tinisand colorsisalmost endless. There are many extraordinary shades that can scarcely be named, and many peculiar combinations and variegations difficult to describe, there often be- ing three or four colors in one fiower, while all have white, pink, crimson or lilac throats. The vines of the dif- ferent varieties vary considerably in height, but most of them climb from twenty to thirty feet, branching in all directions. The foliage also is very variable; some varieties have plain green leaves, others of rich golden bronze, many are blotched and variegated with creamy white and silver gray. They flower three wm weeks after planting, and the seed can be sownin the open ground in May, or started earlier under glass, 3 or in the house. But above all, the surpassing feature of these New Imperial Japanese Morning Glories lies @ in the entrancing beauty and gigantic size of the flowers; they measure from 4 to 6inches across, and their greater substance causes them to remain open much longer than ordinary Morning Glories. The @ colors of the flowers, shadings and markings are limitless. Some flowers are of deep, rich velvety @ tones, others more daintily tinted and shaded than an artist’s brush could portray. The solid colors range through reds, from soft rose to crimson, bronze and garnet, from light blue to ultrama- fg Tine, indigo and purple; from snow white to cream and silver gray. Some are striped, starred and f Spotted; others have magnificent edges and throats. We especially noted a royal purple with z < HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. Ac Address all orders to WM. broad white edge and a red throat,a blue with pink throat, a white flushed pink and a wine- red throat, a crimson with white throat, a carmine with white edge and red shaded throat, a f claret-purple with snow white throat, copper color with white throat, etc., ete. I can truly say that the New Imperial Japanese Morning Glories are by all odds the grandest climbers ever offered and you should include them in your order. The single flowers are larger than the @ double, although the double ones embrace most of the charming colors found in the single. Single Mixed. About twenty distinct varieties. Packet, 15 cents, 2 packets, 25 cents. Double Mixed. About fourteen distinct varieties. Packet, 20 cents, 3 packets, 50 cents. Special New Imperial Japanese Morning Glory Offer. One packet of single mixed and one of double mixed only 25 cts. UMBRELLA PLANT. Cyperus Alternifolia. For indoor decoration, few plants are more ornamental, growing rapidly in moist soil, and will remain green the whole year round. The easiest and most use- ful plan for growing it is in a bow], dish or vase, half filled with rich soil, and then filled with water. In this way it will grow luxuriantly, making a hundred or more flowering shoots in a season, and requiring no other attention than the fill- ing of the vase with water when nearly dry. When the stem has reached a height of about 20 inches, it will produce a dense tuft of small white flowers, followed by a miniature plant on the top of each stem, which can be cut off and easily rooted by being laid in a bowl of water. The plant grows elegantly in rooms, the water in the bowl counteracting the effect of the dry heat from furnace or stove. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. DOUBLE ORANGE DAISY. Erigeron Auranticas. _ The Double Orange Daisy is quite a novelty in this country, although highly prized in Europe. Its growth is somewhat similar to the old fashioned Daisy, yet it is more robust, easier to bloom and perfectly hardy. The flowers, are fully two inches across, of the most dazzling orange, a color which has never before been found among Daisies. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion during the entire summer and until late in the autumn, brightening the garden more than any flower known, as the plants increase in size and number from year to year, blooming early and continuously, they become a lasting ornament. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. THE BLUE DAISY. Agathza Ceelestis. The Blue Daisy is one of those handsome herbaceous perennials that should be found in every flower garden. The plants grow about 1% feet high, of branching habit, producing an abundance of clear Sky blue flowers, the shape of which is ac- curately shown in the illustration herewith. It makes a very pretty object for summer decoration in the garden, and is equally desirable for the house in winter, r Srown in pots or window boxes. The seed should be started in the house in , = : » Shallow boxes containing rich garden soil, covered with a sprinkling of sand f+. —— S = - SSR, wor leaf mould, kept moist and in a warm situation. —E a s Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. The Blue Daisy. - 75 hy % ord Umbrella Plant. of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover 5.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 AULE’S * PRIZE + PANSIES. sm. ¢ ¢ ¢ © @ @ EXQUISITE COLORS AND MARKINGS. \.d== HOW TO SOW PANSY SEEDS. The best method for sowing Pansy seeds is to select a good piece of rich ground, dig and rake tho- roughly, scatter the seed evenly on the surface and cover thinly by sieving over it some rich, light soil, pat gently @ * with a board or spade, water thoroughly, and shade dur- ing the middle of the day. FIERY FACES. This grand and dazzling Pansy, offered for the first time, this year, is of compact growth and the flowers are of pleasing shape. Thecolor is a brilliant purple scar- P| let, with a margin of golden yellow and yellow eye. The three lower petals are regularly marked with large vel- 9 vety purple black spots. In Spring and Autumn they are particularly brilliant. A bed of Fiery Faces inspires 5] wonder and admiration, each flower displaying itself as a if to greet us with its friendly smile. The effect is as sur- =] prising as it is agreeable and bestows on this interesting and charming novelty quite a peculiar merit as a show @ flower for bed or border. Packet, 20 cts.; 3 packets, 50 cts. TRIMARDEAU. Golden Giant. Imagine large, golden yellow Pansies measuring 8 inches across. This alone is sufficient to stamp the Golden Giant as one of the handsomest introductions in Pansies, being remarkable not only for enormous size of flowers, but its robust growth, eclipsing any other strain of this well:.known and popular flower in this re- spect. The large and perfect, pure golden yellow flowers stand well above the foliage, and are uniquely blotched with a large and dense black eye. One great advantage the Trimardeau Pansies have over all other sorts is their most vigorous habit, securing a start in the Spring on which hot summer days seem to have no effect, while other sorts invariably succumb and dwindle away. Packet, 10-cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. TRIMARDEAU. Lord Beaconsfield. Size of flowers and manner of growth same as the Golden Giant. Color a rich, deep purple violet, shading off in the top petals to an almost white hue. Greatly admired by all who saw them growing in our trial grounds at Briar Crest the past summer. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. EMPEROR FREDERICK. An exceedingly fine new variety from Germany, producing extra large flowers of per- fect form. The ground color is of a deep, rich purple, with an outward margin of yellow and scarlet. A very unique and charming contrast. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. ROSY MORN. This is a really beautiful rosy red color, with a distinct white edge around each petal, while the three lower petals are blotched with a deep purplish red. Pkt., 10cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. PEACOCK. _._ A striking variety; the form and substance of the fiower is very perfect, the upper petals being of a beau- tiful ultramarine blue, resembling in shade the peacock feather, while the lateral and lower petals are ofa deep claret, with white margins. Extremely odd and showy. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. FIRE KING. One of the handsomest pansies of lateintroduction. The three lower petals are a rich, golden yellow, with a large blotch of deep, brown red; the upper petals a fiery reddish brown. Comes almost absolutely true, but few plants bearing flowers varying from the type. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. VICTORIA RED. A decidedly rich color, unusually found in the pansy, being a beautiful, deep red throughout. For size of flowers and uniformity of color, is anequalled, and is bound to become a favorite. A bed of these pansies produce a striking effect. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. WAY 4I2aAoT AS | \ s Juayj-1N0Y 8,2[BVyy JO 96ST 103 enSoluzVyD [enuUy—'g9z oseg ; } BUGNOT’S SUPERB BLOTCHED. A beautiful strain of various colored, very large, fine, perfect formed flowers, each petal distinctly and handsomely blotched with rich and varied darker shades. The color of the blotches radiates through the ground color of the margin of the petals, producing a most magnificent effect. The large and brilliant flowers are produced in great numbers and borne well above the foliage on strong stems. The Bugnot strain of Pansies is highly endorsed by specialists in this line, and is also extensively grown for exhibition purposes. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. MAULE’S PRIZE MIXED PANSIES. The Finest Mixture of Pansies. Ata great expense I have gathered together all the new introductions of both continents, and offer them one grand mixture. Many of the flowers are of mammoth proportions, measuring from 2 to 8 inches across, variously striped, blotched, veined and marbled, superior to anything previously offered. If you wish a charming display of show pansies, you should plant at least a packet of Maule’s Prize Mixed. I feel confident that their perfection of form, firmness of texture, freedom of bloom, elegance and diversity of coloring, united with large size and perfect form of flowers are features that tend to make this Pansy the people’s flower. Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. ae— TWO SPECIAL OFFERS IN PANSIES._——_—_ ket of h of the > FOR 25 CENTS. Tritmenjoeomechst ose of FOR 75 CENTS. sctlmee ne trecec cr ae onal FREDERICK, PEACOCK, FIRE oO Pansies, or 5complete collections for « KING, ROSY MORN and TRIMARDEAU, GOLDEN GIANT, or | only 3.00. A banner offer and a chance to secure the finest collec- ®! five packets of each, for only $1.00, postpaid, tion of Pansies offered the world over for only 75 cents, postpaid. > 16 q Bd ‘srudreperad §420.138 I20Q1IT TELAT ‘ON ‘A TAVMW AUNAH ‘WAA 0} S19ps0 [Ie sseIPPY “SCAT sEckford’s - Large - Flowering - Sweet - Peas. SURPASSING NEW HYBRIDS. HESE deliciously perfumed new Hybrid Sweet Peas have become so | *BLUSHING BEAUTY. Very large flower, color, rich, soft, fleshy-rose, well-known during the past two or three years, that it is unneces- expanded form, very fine. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. sary to give a detailed description of them, their popularity being al- | BUTTERFLY. Standards and wings white, suffused lavender, entire ready so well established. The flowers (which with proper culture are flower edged with blue. Packet 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; “4 lb., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. double the size of ordinary varieties) are produced in the greatest pro- | *BLANCHE BURPEE. A white-seeded, pure white of exquisite form and fusion, some beautifully marked in the most gorgeous manner, others immense size, having a bold, rigid, upright, sheli-shaped standard of of rich, solid colors, soft and charming shades, suffused with entirely great substance; is a wonderfully profuse bloomer, and absolutely free different tints, etc., of unsurpassed beauty and attractiveness. The from the objectionable notch so conspicuous in other white varieties. Varieties marked with a star (*) I offer this year for the first time, and It usually bears three flowers on a stem; a very chaste variety and by consider I have the most complete list of new Sweet Peas ever far the finest white sweet pea ever produced. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, offered. To secure the best results, seed should be planted 30 cents; 44 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. ve Be. } three or four inches deep, and as early as the ground can be | *BRONZE KING. _Standard a perfectly distinct coppery bronze, wings worked in the spring, enabling the vines to get a good ivory white, quite odd. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. strong growth before the warm weather comes. | DOROTHY TENNANT. Beautiful clear heliotrope; flowers large, three = on a stem; the handsomest variety tested by methe past summer. Packet 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. *DUKE OF CLARENCE. A handsome hooded variety. A brilliant shade of rosy claret; extra large. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15c.; 44 lb. 40c.; Ib., $1.25. Qa, *DUKE OF YORK. The standard is bright rosy pink with a primrose (4 tint in it. The wings are primrose tinted white, and it is a distinct fine variety. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. *ELIZA ECKFORD. Standards a pretty hue of rose, the back of the standards having each a fiake of deep rose and tinted with the same, the wings delicately striped with rose. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. *EMILY ECKFORD. Light reddish Javender, changing to a rich true blue. Very large and handsome fiower. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 |b., 40 cents; Ib., $1.25. FIREFLY. Intense, brilliant, carmine scarlet. Positively the finest and brightest red grown. A self color. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. GAIETY. The standards white, striped and flaked with bright rosy lilac; the wings delicate blush; very distinct and beautiful. No collec- tion of Sweet Peas is com- plete without this unique variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. HER MAJESTY. Deep rosy crim- = son, of satiny gloss; large, hand- some and distinct, flowers borne on long spikes, very fragrant. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; Y4 |b., 40 cents; lb., $1.25. *IGNEA. Very large, expanded form, color brightest and deepest searlet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. *LADY BEACONSFIELD. Salmon standards tinted with rose, the wings pale yellow, very distinct and beautiful. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. LADY PENZANCE. Pale, but very bright rose, very striking and distinct;a most chaste and lovely tlower. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. LEMON QUEEN. Delicate blush, standards faintly tinted lemon; wings almost white; grand large flower. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. *METEOR. The standards very bright orange salmon. The wings delicate pink with slight veins of purple, a flower S __ possessing rare novelty; very rich. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c. & *MRS. ECKFORD. Very pretty, of a faint primrose yellow; of the largest expanded form. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 16 __cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. *TIRS. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN. White, striped and flaked heavily with bright rose, a charming flower, fine form, very striking and pretty. Packet, 15 cents, 2 packets, 25 cents. *OVID. Beautiful rosy pink with darker rose margins. Packet, 10 cents; once, 20 cents; 4 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. UARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULH, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. *PEACH BLOSSO/1. Salmon-pink standards, upper half, shading into ‘ buff-white; wings rich soft pink. Very distinct and beautiful. Packet, ( ef 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 144 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. a *PRINCESS MAY. A delicate shade of pale heliotrope or lavender, appearing in the bud state of rather a darker tint than when fully expanded. A most pleasing color. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; ly pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. PRINCESS VICTORIA. Standards dark cerise, the wings mauve pink, and slight lines of rose. One of the most distinct varieties of recent _introduction. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; ! 4 \b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. *RISING Ne Cuong ea ees orange and rose, shaded carmine; wings rose, Shading to blush. Superiorin form and color to Orange " _Prince. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 1 pound,30 cents; pound, $1.00. 11 = Sesee New *ROYAL ROBE. A very delicate shade of pink, shaded carmine, very SWEET PEAS large flower. Invariably grow three fiowers on a stem. Packet, 10 | illustrated on the cents; ounce, 20 cents; 4 Ib., 50 cts.; 1b. $1.50. SENATOR. Standards splendidly expanded; color chocolate and bright noe Cover) Page ot Le epaded eaped, mottled and blotched, creamy white. Very | this Catalogue, were arge flower. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 4 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. | accuratel ainted |) *STANLEY. Deep self maroon very handsome and distinct, flowers | from aces rat of the finest form and substance. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; S Apoane 50 cents, pound, $1.50. : YY a1 71, 7 1 3 VENUS. Salmon buff, thestandards delicately shaded rosy pink; very SPECIAL SWEET PEA OFFER. distinct; a most charming soft tinted flower: a grand variety for bou 2 ssi 4 L £ A: é é ) - n 28 s assing N quets. Packet, 5 cents, ounce, 10 cents, 14 pound, 30 cents, pound, $1.00. SWEEP BAS one OO Reatoon: ooo ae aa SCBOVSIGVOVSOGVIHVSVCVBOCVIVSOVIDVSwWSesve OD OB 0DHD HD OS IPDVH/DIND IVIH/DI/DW ODO Eckford’s New Large Flowering Sweet Peas. Finest Mixed. ALL THE ABOVE AND MANY OTHER OF ECKFORD’S NAMED SORTS IN A GRAND MIXTURE. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. ce Page 77.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clove ah st WAY \\\ AR x a i 4,9. Sy Ce pe RN \ x \ Ta ee ae Ways Ke R NGA ca i EAA EEG mA NCRR ERR AT AMI i A i Mi Mi Hi \ VGA 3 vat MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS. NEW MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS. A new mammoth flowered strain of Cosmos, which can truly be called “The Glory of the Autumn Garden,’ blooming long after tender flowers have succumbed to frost. The flowers are double the size of the old large flower- ing Cosmos, measuring 12 to 15 inches in circumference; the petals are broad- er and overlapping, forming a perfectly round flower deeply ribbed and of splendid substance. For cutting for bouquets and vases this is one of the finest flowers grown, lasting in water for two weeks; the long stems and feathery foliage lend themselves to graceful arrangements. The plants grow about six feet high, of pyramidal form, producing one mass of feathery, dark green foliage, completely covered in season with its mammoth flowers of pearly white and pink, a display unequaled by any of our garden favorites. if grown in pots and taken indoors the latter part of September, will make good house plants and fiower all winter. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents, MIGNONETTE. Giant White Spiral. Grows two or three feet high, perfectly erect and spikes of bloom have been seen measuring ten inches. Its coloris pure snow white. The grand spikes of bloom can be seen for a long distance, and being so beautiful in form and color, much un- like anything else in cultivation, it attracts the at- tention of every one. Will produce twice as much bloom as any other variety. Seed can be sown in open ground in April or May, where it will grow rapidly and bloom profusely early in June. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. NEW DOUBLE PINK. Fireball. An exceedingly dwarf and compact growing # Pink, only growing ten to fifteen inches high, § the flowers perfectly double, and color a rich velvety blood red, accurately shown tn illustration on colored plate in my 1892 Catalogue. The plants are symmetrical in form, and begin to flower short- ly after seeds are up, and continue to bloom pro- fusely all summer and fall, only ceasing when overtaken by severe frost. Effective for garden bedding or pot culture, and as a cut flower stands unrivaled. No flower garden is complete without the China or Indian Pinks, and for the handsomest of all the different varieties you must plant the Fireball, without doubt the showiest of all. Packet, 10 cemts; 3 packets, 25 cents. NEW BRANCHING WHITE ASTER. A variety of Aster having pe- liar and very valuable character- istics. The plant is a strong grow- er and its tendency to form nu- merous branches is very marked. The plant continues to grow later in the season than any other vari- ety with which we are acquainted, and blooms correspondingly late, thus giving its crop of flowers in late autumn, a season when there is always ascarcity of bloom. The flowers are borne on very long A stems and are pure white, being four inches and more in diameter. The petals are broad, long, and many of them are more or less twisted and curled in such a man- ner as to give the blooms the ap- earance of large, loose and grace- ulchrysanthemums. Atadistance ~ the resemblance is so great that % nearly everyone would so consider fy. them when seen as cut flowers. All florists who have seen them the past season, greatly admire them, id and there is no question that they will quickly and permanently find 5 a place for Se ee Ne ane Tew > , ; er trade, leading, as they do, the MIGNONETTE. |} Chrysanthemum season by a = Improved Golden month or six weeks. Queen. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. MIGNONETTE. Improved Golden Queen. A decided improvement over the old variety, and one of the most § perfect of NenOTetres: considering all its good qualities. The habit of i the plant is superb, foliage a beautiful dark green, while the handsome \\\ flower spikes are densely covered with florets of a pleasing, light, gold- en yellow color. The fragrance is delicious, and for cutting is unsur- ‘ passed. Every lover of Mignonette should plant this luxuriant variety. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. THE ALGERIAN STRANGER, or African Mullen. This beautiful annual has fine, large, wrinkled foliage and lon spikes of most beautiful golden yellow flowers, centered with rich, vel- vety brown spots, adding beauty to the flower. The buds are a rich, or- ange yellow, shining like satin and folded in squares. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. ESCHSCHOLTZIA MARATIMA, Cross of Malta. A unique new Eschscholtzia, or California Poppy, has beautiful grayish Ean foliage, and gorgeous canary yellow flowers, with a mal- .— tesé cross of deep orange in the centre of the flower. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. HELIOTROPE. Lemoine’s Giant iyi ; i Undoubtedly the grandest of Heliotropes, producing from see - sown in April, Teeatane healthy, bushy plants 144 to 2 feet high by July, and bloom abundantly until cut down by frost. The clusters of bloom are immense, many mncasuridert inches across, and deliciously t; colors, lavender, white, purple, etc. Rech Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. Rf 73 *W'S D ‘Sq SeyUdlopelyyd ‘300138 340qT 2 ee "‘SCUHS CAMLINVUVAD 1040[D Jue] -1n09,y #,o[ MVR JO OGSE 20z OMZoTURUD jenuay—'sz odug FAA 03 S1OPLO [[V ssCIPPY ASTER. New Dwarf, Triumph. The mosi beautiful and distinct dwarf Aster in cultivation, only growing from 7 to 8 inches high, each plant covered with from 30 to 40 large, handsome, perfectly formed flowers of unsurpassed form and exquisite beauty. The flowers bend slight- ly at varying angles, which do not impair their beauty, but makes every plant ap- pear to be a bouquet in itself. The individual flowers measure from 2% to 3 inches across, and are of the most faultless Peony form, all petals being beautifully incury- -ed. Thecolor is peculiarly rich and brilliant; when beginning to bloom it is pure = searlet, but when in full bloom it changes to a magnificent, satiny deep scarlet, pre- £ senting with these two brilliant colors a lovely sight. The effect produced in mass- ing, bedding and bordering cannot help but induce favorable comment. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. Pa., U.S. Me $1.00 | Buys Flower § seeds in pack- ets to the val- § ue of $1.30. | ASTER. Dwarf White Queen. A pleasing companion to the New Dwarf Tri umph Aster being a d tinct and decidedly hand- some pure white Aster, = resembling in height, form and habit of growth, the Victoria race, but isa more profuse bloomer and florets more perfect. Its habit is very dwarf and bushy, only growing 8 to 10 inches high, each plant bearing from 20 to 30 beautifully formed and exceedingly large and per- fect double flowers, almost completely hiding the foliage. For massing, bed- ding and bordering, and more particularly for pot cuiture, is most admirably adapted. I know of nothing that could be more attractive than a bed of Dwarf White Queen and New Dwarf Triumph Asters. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. MARGUERITE CARNATION. Many new, exceedingly valuable and beautiful novelties in flower seeds have lately been introduced, but I feel confident that none of them can excel the beautiful Marguerite Carnation. In the first place, any one growing these beautiful Carnations can secure the greatest possible perfection with the most ordinary care. In the the second place, it is hardly possible that they will ever be excelled as to size of flowers. But above all, they will bloom with- in 4 months after sowing the seed. The vigorous stalks grow usually 6 to 8 inches high, the buds and flowers, much crowded together, forming many large tufts The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through all shades of red, pink, yellow and white, many handsomely variegated, and are always, as stated above, of enormous size. They are most valuable for pot culture, bed- ding, groups and borders; and any one in want of fine flowering plants is of- fered in the beautiful Marguerite Carnations, a new race that cannot be ex- celled, all the more remarkable in the fact that they can be planted at any Season of the year and will bloom in four months after sowing the seed. Sown about May Ist in the open ground they require but little different cultivation, other than that given to the ordinary annual. Packet, 10 cents, 3 packets 25 cents, bx,, TRIUMPH 2 “ Kg ; . > f# TSALPIGLOSSIS NEW HYBRIDS. Pacer DAHLIA NEW SINGLE \RGINED AND MOTTLED — © (NE PACKET OF EACH VARIETY ILLUSTRATED ONTHIS P SS ONLY | & cents: FR 2 PACKETS prea 2 PACHETSIN ALL) ONLY 25 CENTS POSTPAID. tgs: Ys WHY CAEP Nyy = —— y = . “7 NEW CURLED AND © nO \\ Watery MAOLE: MIGNONETTE. Grandiflora, Red Giant. This grand novelty, first introduced by us in 1891, is of perfect form, growing vigorously, and forming a compact pyramid of elegant appear- ance. The flower spikes are of enormous, unequaled size, the single blossoms of an intense red color. ‘The plant attains a height of from 12 to 16 inches, producing its large spikes of rich red flowers most profuse- ly. Itis the result of many years’ careful selection, and is withouta . doubt the most distinct variety ever offered. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. CUT AND COME AGAIN STOCKS—Princess Alice. This distinct pure white Stocks grows about 2 feet high, and if sown early will produce an abundance of bloom. from spring until late in the fall. Phe advantage of this variety over all others is its tendency to throw out endless numbers of side branches, each bearing a cluster of: beautifully shaped, perfectly double and delightfully fragrant pure whiteé flowers. The plant seems to delight in having the blooms cut, for noz sooner are they robbed of their side branches than they begin to produce ¢ as many more, hence its name (Cut and Come Again). They also produce a large top cluster of handsome florets. Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. CLEOME PUNGENS. Giant Spider Plant. Although this is one of our native annuals, it is but little known. The flowers are a deep purplish pink when they first open, but fade to light pink so that the lower part of the panicle is a different color from the upper. The stamens are several inches long, from which it derives the name—spider flower. It is a strong, robust grower, 4 to 5 feet high with great panicles of bloom as large as a Hydrangea and unaffected by wind or weather. Seed sown in the open ground in May will flower in July and continue in flower uninterruptedly until frost. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢. PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Grandifiora, Monarch. This handsome and distinct Phlox produces enormous trusses of large pure white flowers, with a deep outer margin of rich, rosy car- mine, of strong, compact growth, its wealth of bloom produces a pleas- ing effect. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. PHLOX DRUIMONDI. Fimbriata. The fiower petals of this unique Phlox are partly fimbriate, partly three-toothed; the centre teeth are \ almost twice as long as the lateral ones; all dis- tinctly bordered with pearly white, which, together with the bright eye of the centre, pic- / turesquely contrast with the magnificent i velvety colors, violet-blue, all shades of purple, bright red, etc., comprising many splendid and distinct colors. They bloom profusely, and for cutting for bouquets are unequaled. The plants grow in compact, bushy form, about 12 to 16 inches high, and are one mass of bloom the whole summer, A bed of Fimbriata and Star of Quedlin- Pa., U. S. Ae SS WN = PHLOX DRUMMONDIi. Double Yellow. Of late years several semi-double flowering Phlox Drummondii have been introduced, the value of which as cut-flowers will have been recognized by those who have tried them. The very pretty yellow-flowering va- riety now offered comes true from seed, and possesses a slight perfume. In our trial grounds at Briar Crest the past summer, this distinct new Phlox produced about 95 per cent. of double flowers. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pKts., 25¢. J PHLOX DRUMIMONDII. Double White. f A profuse bloomer, and of great value for bouquets, as it blooms at a season when white flowers are especially desirable. About burgh Phlox produces a most striking 75 per cent. of the seed sown will produce effect. Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. j r 2 ” double flowers. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts, 25 cts. SS ; \ Z Soe aa as 5 PHLOX DRUIMMONDII. Double Red. g \ ASS ° SX More compact than the single flowered while the trusses and the individual flowers are equal in size to those of the dwarf varie- ties. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. SPECIAL OFFER.—-ONE PACKET OF EACH OF THE ABOVE THREE DOU. BLE PHLOX ONLY 25 CENTS. PHLOX DRUMIMONDH. Star of Quedlinburgh. This floral novelty is of an extraordinary character. The growth of plants is simi- lar in every respect to the Fimbriata, dif- fering, however in the distinct shape ofits flowers. The pointed centre teeth of the pet- als (five in number) are threeor four times as large as the lateral ones, and project beyond them like little spines, making them appear to have a star-like form, the effect of which is re- markable. The flowers are of various shades, =~ TPE ne all the colors to be found in theold va- 3 SE rieties 0 lox, and are excellent either for garden or pot = ae culture. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. P PHLOX. Double White. VERBENA. New Mammoth. | My strain of this beautiful Verbena is unequaled, flowers being of gigantic proportions, as large as a silver twenty-five cent ‘as ; SS Z f S piece, while clusters of bloom & 7 ea) f . y areenormous. In coloring they A Ah , \ PHLOX. excel the old varieties of Ver- } bena, embracing Many distinct }shades and markings, of vigor- ous habit and free bloomers. 4 For bedding they are far super- ior to the ordinary Verbena, and also desirable for pot cul- ture. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. Ros Hy 2 . sant Sa Page 81.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maale’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia Tat CANDYTUFT. | New Snow Queen. TTR ll NUH { i cies, of marvelous beauty. m™ In full flower for three months. The very hand- some tufted, pure white § "flowers are produced in such great abundance that § ; each plant resembles a ball f of snow, and would seem, j at a little distance, to be a single mass of white. As a bedding or border plant, it would be hard to find its superior, while even a single plant is most at- tractive. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 3|Are There Any Bare Spots on Your Lawn? If soa sprinkling of M. Ea. ( | An entirely distinct spe- | Nt IN é \V I \ HAR —— =— bottom of page 73, will make a CANDYTUBPT. wonderful improvement, Snow Queen. ZEBRA ZINNIAS. This strain presents a new departure in Zinnias, bearing large, perfectly double flowers a evenly imbricated as a Camellia. The flowers are variously striped and mottled, presenting all} colors and shades known in the Zinnia, such as crimson, pink, orange, yellow, violet, rose, white, ete. An interesting characteristic of the Zebra Zinnia is a tendency shown by some of the plants, to throw out a branch on which the flowers are self-colored, while all the other blooms are varie- gated or striped, making a striking and unique contrast. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. STOCKS. New Large Flowering Pyramidal ‘‘Azure Queen.’’ In presenting this very handsome and distinct Large Flowering Stocks, I feel confident that in doing so I introduce a variety without an equal. Produces long pyramidal spikes of beautiful perfectly double flowers of a rich lavender color, changing to azure blue, which give out a rich, spicy fragrance not attained in any other variety. AS a bedder, cannot be sur passed and is equally desirable as a pot plant. Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. STOCKS. Globe Pyramidal. In the new large flowering Globe Pyramidal Stocks, I have the most magnificent race yet perfected. Both the spikes and flowers are very large, the individual blooms frequently measuring from two to two and one-half inches in diameter. The large double and perfect flowers are produced in great profusion, the spikes being com- pactly pyramidal in shape, and the plants of neat habit of growth. I offer the Globe Pyramidal Stocks ina very fine mixture of twenty beautiful and distinct shades and colors. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. CAMPANULA. Cup and Saucer. A new, entirely distinct and exceedingly beautiful va- riety of Canterbury Bells, and is quite an acquisition to this class of hardy perennials, which are at present receiving a great deal of attention, both at home and abroad. The bell or trumpet of the flower is quite three inches in diameter, presenting the form of a cup and saucer, as 4 shown in illustration below. Colors are blue, rose, lilac and white, and also includes the new striped sorts, which are entirely new and _ distinct, and as yet very scarce and expensive. The plants are of strong growth, and their beauti- ful blooms almost completely hide the foliage from view. Notone of my customers should fail to plant this new Campanula. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. ‘SCUAS CHALNVUVAD 12401) JuoT-in09 yg s,eINV] JO 9G8T 10J enSo[uzeg [euuuy— zs eed IPOM@A GRANDIFLORA. 3. NEW [pomoeas. IPOMCEA GRANDIFLORA. (Giant White Moon-flower.) One of the grandest of annual climbers, and far superior in every way to the common Moon-fiower, the flowers being much larger—5 to 6 inches across—of more substance and pure white. The buds open late in the afternoon, remaining open until close on to noon the next day, and if cloudy will remain open all day Jong. The vines makea rapid growth, branching and climbing 25 feet or more; a single plant often » having from 20 to 40 of its magnifi- » cent flowers open at one time. Flow- ers vary in form on different plants, some;being scalloped, others: round, others star-shaped; foliage varies to oak leaved and star-shaped form, adding charm and interest to this great climber. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. Gy, f Mh GLOBE IPOMCGEA SETOSA. ea PYRAMIDAL New Brazilian Morning Glory. STOCKS. Tothe genus Ipomcea we are in- debted for some of the most magnifi- NY a! cent of climbing plants. One of the ~ most ornamental and finest of these is this New Brazilian Morning Glory, which is entirely distinct from the common Morning Glory. An annual, climbing 30 to 50 feet. The vines branch and climb in all directions, one vine soon covering a tree, arbor or building. Its leaves are like those of the Grape in form and of immense size, often a foot across in rich soil. The flowers, which open in the morning, are 3 inches or more across, of a beautiful rose color, and are borne in large clusters very freely from July to frost. Every part of the vine is thickly covered with short reddish hairs which, with its immense leaves and large clusters of curious seed capsules render it highly orna- mental. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. IPOMGEA. Heavenly Blue. The foliage of this new Ipomcea is very large, heart shaped, thick, and'S of a light green color. The flowers are in large, airy clusters, and of that = indescribable heavenly blue so rarely seen in flowers; the throat is yel- ® low, spreading softly into blue. The flowers measure four and a half to five inches across, and about 10 o’clock in the morning no loylier sight 2 can be imagined than this Grand New Climber, the great profusion of : flowers almost rendering the foliage invisible. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25cts. One Packet of Each of the above Three Grand New Ipomeeas, only 25 cents, postpaid. T9PBIIGd ‘999138 319Q1hT TEAL ON ‘A TAVW AUNAH “WA 0} 819p.x0 [Te sseappy / "Vv Ss’ 82 PETUNIA. Ruffled Giants. An entirely new strain of single fringed, large flowered Petunias, which are simply the acme of perfection. The tlowers are exquisitely ruftied or fringed on the edges, and are of enormous dimensions, many measuring five inches across, while the colors are indescribably rich and varied, marked, veined and blotched in the most grotesque and beautiful manner, giving the throat the appearance of great depth. The colors range through all shades of yellow, rose, velvety crimson, green, black and white, running off into intricate veins, or exquisitely penciled combinations, heretofore unknown in Petunias. The leaves are of good substance, of a rich dark green, making a suitable back- ground, from which the flowers stand out in bold relief. If you want the most gorgeous Petunias ever seen, plant the Ruffled Giants. Packet of 50 seeds or more, 20 cents; 3 packets, 50 cents. PETUNIA. Double Extra Large Flowering. (Maule’s Superb Strain.) This is without a doubt, the finest strain of Double Petunia ever of- fered. In the last few vears I have received many flattering testimo- nials from planters of this superb Petunia, speaking in the highest terns of the immense size of flowers and exquisite colors, shades and markings. On my trial grounds, they are greatly admired by all who see them, producing at least 60 per cent. of large double flowers, many measuring 34% inches in diameter. Even those that come single are of such immense size and handsome markings, that it would be impossi- ble to grow them from single Petunia seed. Every reader of my cata- logue that wishes the finest double Petunias ever raised, should plant my strain. Packet of 50 seeds or more, 20 cents; 3 packets, 50 cents. NASTURTIUM. Empress of India. The plant is of dwarf bushy habit, with dark tinted foliage, while the flowers are of the most brilliant crimson color, so freely produced that no other annual in cultivation can approach it in effectiveness. Its dazzling colors are remarkable. Packet, 5 cents. Petunia, Ruffled Giants. NEW VARIEGATED JAPANESE HOP. This charming annual climber is sure to create a furor wherever grown, especially among the lovers of the mag- nificent, luxuriant and picturesque. Itisarapid grower, attaining a height of 20 to 25 feet in a few weeks time. The leaves (averaging from 6 to7 inches across) are beautifully and distinctively marked with silvery white, yellowish green and dark green, partly regularly striped, as well as marbled and blotched almost like crazy patchwork. In many cases the leaves are almost white and no green leaved branches appear. It is not injured by insects, does not suffer from the heat and it retains its lively variegated and densely packed foliage until cut down by frost. The plant is unusually vigorous, and will rapidly cover porches, fences, summer houses, rustic arches or gate ways. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. GLORIOUS NEW POPPIES. Double Dwarf Peony Flowered. Many new and over exaggerated Poppies have been lately introduced, but I think that the New Double Dwarf Peony Flowered will be pronounced most distinct and handsome. The fiowers are of enormous size, perfect- ly double, resembling a Pony, and ranging through many shades of purple, red, pink, yellow and white, some gracefully variegated in a manner impossible to describe. The plants stand upstrong and luxuriant,2 to 2% feet high, each producing an abundance of full and double flowers measuring 3 to 4 inches across, with buds still to develop, thus keeping up a succession of flowers for several weeks. Unlike other poppies they are desirable for cutting, a vase of their beautiful blooms being extremely gorgeous and showy. They are of the easiest culture; seeds sown in the open ground in May will produce flowering plants in July. There are 12 distinct varieties of this new class of Poppies which I take pleasure in offering to my friends and custom- ers in one grand mixture, thus insuring a most gorgeous display when in bloom. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. ~etis—_F LOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT. =i POR the benefit of my florist’s trade and others who plant largely of some varieties of Flower Seeds, I take pleasure in presenting the following list of leading varieties, such as are generally in demand in quantity; each and every variety is quoted at as low a figure as good strains can be procured. Should you wish to purchase by the ounce any variety of Flower Seeds I catalogue, not quoted herewith, drop me a line, and I will be pleased to give you my very lowest figure on same. : mi Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULBE, wo. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. New Variegated Japanese Hop. NOTE.—I do not sell less than 1 ounce of any variety priced at less than 30 cents per ounce; but will put up one-half ounce of seed priced at 30 cents per ounce and over; one-fourth ounce of seed priced at 60 cents per ounce and over; one-eighth ounce of those priced at $2.00 per ounce and over. Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Per ounce. Per ounce. ISRCTN AWE) COE a Sonnssscbgencottogs: cogoog6os ie Gogo SCE EECEOSDCLLCLECOSCEREP REE EEREE EEE DIGD) | PVE Se TOT Okie MACHOL. ur. cascseccecsceensexennncnupebecetco=craeceepercanenesaar-cons : ... $1.00 w Alyssum, Sweet................0.- . .380} Mignonette, Improved Golden Queen......................... : 75 4 Tae co Finest mixed. -40 | Mignonette, Giant White Spiral............. Sebactte ; 50 ‘© Aster, New Branching White.................. 4.00 | Nasturtium, Tom Thumb. Finest mixed. 15 S Aster, Comet. Finest mixed................. 4.00 | Nasturtium, Majus. Choice Tall mixed.......... J t : 15 = Aster, Choice Varieties Mixed, all sorts.... .75| Pansy, Maule’s Prize Mixed... : 8.00 ™ Balsam, Double Rose Flowered. Finest mixed. 1.00 | Pansy, Extra Fine Mixed... 1.50 € Balsam, Superb Camellia Flowered. Mixed... .40 | Pansy, Choice Mixed................. Peete Senerceces as ase : 75 © Calendula, Meteor.............csssssesssessseeeeessenes -20 | Petunia, Inimitable Nana Compacta...... * : 1.50 5 Candytuft, White Rocket... .15 | Petunia, New Hybrids, Mixed...................... 65 4 Candytuft, Hybrid Dwarf Mixed -25| Phlox Drummondii, Grandiflora Mixed...... 1.00 = Carnation, Marguerite........ speaneseos iiss 2.00 | Phlox Drummondii, Splendid Mixed........... -60 § Cosmos, Mammoth Perfection Mixed...... 2.00 | Poppy, New Dwarf Prony Flowered. Finest mixed 25 ¢ Dianthus, Chinensis, China or Indian Pink.. .50 | Poppy, Carnation Flowered. Finest mixed. 15 o Dianthus, Heddewigii, Double Japan Pink... -75 | Portulaca, Single Large Flowering. Finest mixed. 50 =| Dianthus, Imperialis, Double Imperial Pink... 75 | Portulaca, Grandiflora, Double Flowering. Mixed 8.50 Dianthus, Diadematus, Double Diadem Pink. .75 | Salvia, Coccinea Splendens. Scarlet Sage 1.65 1 everlentings, Hiner Mare of any arlene ‘75 | Sweet He ies PSB) icsccctssscuven : ourds, Ornamental. Small varieties mixed. 25 | Sweet William, Double Fine Mixed... TS z Gourds, Ornamental. Large varieties mixed.... .20) Verbena, New Mammoth, mixed.. - 2.00 - | Hollyhock, Double Fine Mixed. Chater’s Strain. 1.75| Verbena, Hybrida Mixed.......... Fe Bi c.ct ; 1.50 Ipomeea, Grandiflora. Giant White Moon Flowe 1.00 | Zinnia, New Curled and Crested......... : 2.00 2x Ipomeea, Setosa. Brazilian Morning Glory........... STD ZAIDIG) PIN OW ZODEON .cccccccck.ceackccctucccccuavacviuves : ; .75 © Marvel of Peru, Hybrid Fine Mixed........... . .15| Zinnia, Elegans, New Pompone................. ; 75 % Mignonette, RW COURMOOMLCO sscelcorccapatcte coccdscs.sucepvcneresccactuccteeneccedevasceuucuss SLD 20) FATT hs A PEAT OUI LG MCL OU BMWZ ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.— 4 IN Finest Mixed. All the above and 5% others in mixture. 1 2) le! | & =) i & : & 8 COIX LACHRYMA. is) [TS AN SST n CLIZAYX BE RS ss —Scandens. Rich purple. 15feet 10c. & COCCINEA.—A handsome climber of a the Gourd species, with dark, glossy f % a green foliage, snow-white bell-shaped ff eB owers, bearing fruits about 2 inches a Rone which turn to a brilliant carmine. == z a i 8 apart eee early in frame or in the house. 10 eerie surpass this in strik- j l= CONVOLVULUS.—Morning Glory. A well-known | ing beauty of, fruit ° and beautitul free flowering class of climbers, with Re 1 ONENESS oe Bh brilliant and varied colored flowers, growing in | ~2@ SPE o : ® almost any situation. awe TR . Apple SAAN BASRA CI —Major. Very fine mixed. 5e. Sutheceleatiigs Evie) WE a ee G DOLICHOS.— Hyacinth Bean. = hee siya een a en aa mS ee pee clusters of purple and white NASTURTIUM MAJUS.—Talt Tropewolum. Ad- —Fine Mixed. | 5e. maa, adapted for Se eo banks, covering * il rellises ; or rustic-work. eet. GOURD ORNAMENTAL.—A very useful and —Spitfire. Brilliant scarlet, very showy. 10c. = 5c. Beautiful fra- & grant free flowering plants, thriving in any open & situation ; Dioo mins all Summer and Autumn if the y flowers are cut free Boe 6 feet. —Fine Mixed. ,and the pods picked off as they All colors, shadesand markings. Pkt. 2 a y.% 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. For New Z Sweet Peas, see page 77. THUNBERGIA.—Black Hyed Susan. mental, rapid growing climber. son. coration. Delights ina light, rich soil. 6 feet. —Fine Mixed. FLOWER SEEDS IN PACKETS T0 THE AMOUNT 0 $1.30; $2.00 TO THE AMOUNT OF $2.75; $3.0 BUYS SEEDS TO THE AMOUNT OF $4.25, ETC. LOPHOSPERMUM—SCANDENB. ! An orna- The flowers are very pretty, and are borne profusely during the sea- Fine for vases, rustic work or greenhouse de- White, buff and orange. 5c. REMEMBER THAT FOR $1.00 YOU CAN SELECT F 0 "Vv SO “ea ‘epydiepelud 20078 2200 TIAL ‘ON ‘aUTAV oo on CALCEOLARIA.—Highly ornamental, both for conservatory and garden; pro- ducing a mass of beautiful pocket-like flowers early in the Spring. —Hybrida Fine Mixed. Superb strain. 20c. CENTAUREA.— Dusty Miller. Fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets and pots; also extensively used for margins. —Gymnocarpa. Graceful silver foliage. 10c. —Candidissimi. Splendid silvery broad leaves. 10c. CINERARIA.—(Cape Asters. A favorite. attractive, free-flowering plant, blooming during the winter and spring months. —Finest Mixed. Large flowering varietie 20¢. COLEU: A very universal favorite in foliage decorations. —Fine Mixed. Excellent strain. De. CYCLAMEN. — Charming _ bulbous- rooted plants, with beautiful foliage, and rich colored orchid-like fragrant flowers; favorites for Winterand Spring blooming. —Persicum. Choice Mixed. Splendid strain. 25¢. FUCHSIA.—Lady's Ear Drop. A weli- known popular greenhouse plant. of easy culture for the house or shady situations in the garden. —Choice Mixed Hybrids. 25e. DSEEDS,. Address all Orders to WM. HENRY MAULRP, No, 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. XR Ra cn Ly ZF NW YW AY Hi Ss nw ie Page 89.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Lenf Clover GUARANTEE CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA—FINE MIXED. = CINERARIA—FINEST MIXED LARGE—FLOWERING. =) FERNS.—A well-known and useful ornamental plant for window = decoration, baskets, vases, etc.; and shady positions in the garden during the Summer. care and attention. Seed i Sow in Spring in boxes, with a light covering of soil, keep moist with a covering of fine moss. Thrive best ina peatty and san@y soil. € —Choicest Mixed. A fine collection. 15e. Pelargonium. These well-known garden favorites are as indispensable for in-doors as for out-of-door decoration, and {, should be extensively cultivated. —Finest Varieties Mixed. 20c. GERANIUM. it has been my FOR GREENHOUSE and WINDOW-CULTURE In the following list will be found seeds of plants tnat are adapted to house-culture, and while it requires careful treatment to grow them successfully, it is an interest- ing study to watch, day by-day, the devel- opment of these rare and beautiful plants. ABUTILON.—Chinese Bell Flower. Beautiful green-house shrubs of strong growth, and easy cultivation; free flower Ing. with pretty drooping bell-shaped flowers of various colors, well adapted for Summer flowering in the garden, where they bloom profusely, many having hand some variegated foliage which are quite attractive. —Choice Hybrids Mixed. 20c. AZALEA.—Charming free flowering shrubby plants, covered with a mass of bloom, thrives bestin a mixture of rich loam and sand. —Indica. Finest mixed varieties. 25c. BEGONIA.—Plant of great value for Summer decoration or window gardening. To secure the best results they should be paanted as soon as tk zround becomes warm. They are covered the whole Sum- mer with bright andelegant drooping flowers; blooming the first season trom seed, ifsown in February or March, ina temperature of 60 degrees; for Winter or Spring blooming, sow from August to October. Tubers must be kept from frost in dry sand. --Tuberous-Rooted, Hybrid Fine Mixed. Handsome single and double varieties. ue CHRYSANTHEMUM. — Chinese and Japanese Large Flowering.— Grand m Ire. Seed saved from new perennial varieties only. 25¢c. re Yh sft NS i oN NM AN e ow to germinate and requires some A WILD-FLOW ER GAR DEN.—Fora number of vears past om to offer a mixture of flower seeds,which I think named ‘A Wild-Flower Garden,” containing 200 varieties of Annuals, Perennials Everlas Grasses and Choice Greenhouse Seeds, in one grand b. I have received many fiattering testimonials, of x3wonderful beauty and most pleasing results obtained from thi 22 superb mixture, in fact it is a difficult matter to describe what ane ;endless variety of beautiful flowers can be obtained from my Wild Zy Flower Garden Mixture, which on account of the various se: bloom, insures something new every day O' La acy = ee GLOXINIA- = ih = : GLOXINTIA.—A bulbous-rooted plant. producing ip reat profusion, during the Summer r ths; e bell- i fi ars, of the richest beautiful variety of brilliant colors. —Choicest Mixed. From finest erectand drooping varieties. Be. HELIGTROPE.—A half-hardy perenn ing Guring the whole season; its delight makes it a most desirable bouquet flower. —Choice Mixed. Many shades. y LANTANA,.-—Strikingly handsome, producing heads of various colors and changing hues; for pot culture or bedding. 2 to 5 feet. —Finest Hybrids Mixed. 10c. LEMON VERBENA, Aloysia Citriodora. A green-house deciduous shrub witha very fin fume and graceful habit. Is easily grown seed, and there is nothing more desirabl 1 fragrant foliage for making up with beuquets | LINARIA.—Kenilworth Ivy. A charming, small neat, hardy perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and rock-work. —Cymbaliaria. Lavender and purple. 10c. OXALIS.—Popular and attractive; good effect in baskets or rock-work. 44 foot. —R Geen and Valdiviana Mixed. Pink see yellow Cc. PASSIFLOR A.-Passion Flower. A highly interest- ing climber, bearing beautiful flowers. —Czerulea. Flowers Geep blue; very hardy. 10c. PRIMU LA.--Chinese Primrose. M« splendid Winter blooming plants ; specially adapted to house culture. —Fimbriata Mixed. Splendid fringed varieties. soc. SMELAX.—Popular greenhouse climber, leaves deep glossy green ; flowers white and fragrant. 10c. TORENIA,—A ve fine, new, distinct, tender, annual. A splendid pot plant for vases, hanging- baskets, or for growing out-of-doors. —Fournieri. Sky-blue flowers. yellowcentre. 10¢ SUMMER + FLOWERING - BULBS. Chlidanthus Fragrans. Perhaps one of the finest new bulbs lately introduced. Begins to grow immediately after planting, and produces in great profusion dense clus- ters of long, tubular flowers of a rich golden yellow. They possess the most exquisite i fragrance, and the blooms last for a long time, if placed in water. As a pot plant they are very useful, and in the gar- den will prove also valuable, increasing in numbers rapid- ly. Being the third year these bulbs are offered, the supply is still limited, so | would suggest early orders. € 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. Hemanthus. Kalbreyeri. \\ As may be seen from the illustration herewith, this is one \) of the rarest and handsomesit flowering bulbs in existence, AZ and probably never before offered in this country. Last year UI > NS in Europe, these bulbs sold at $5.00 each. Each bulb produces one or more spikes crowned with nearly 100 spider-like flowers NX Of richest scarlet in umbels nearly two feet in circumference. \\\ \\ As may be imagined, these glowing crowns produce a bril- N liant and attractive effect The leaves are beautiful in form Ni and texture. The leaf stems and flower stems as well, are Airy light green beautifully mottled with maroon. -Even when not . in bloom the plant is very ornamental. It is of the easiest management, growing as freely as a Calla. Having a few hundred home-grown bulbs, all of blooming size, I can offer them at very reasonable prices. 75 cts. each; 2 for $1.25, postpaid. THLADIANTHA DUBIA. The very curious bulbs of this rare plant are entirely hardy and therefore need not be taken up in the fall. Early in the season it pro- duces in greatest abundance its attractive and ornamental foliage, Clunab ig: a fence OE trellis nape Bron eet CVELY, jet appear arge bunches of clearest yellow bell shape owers entirely distine SIRE H ERE) Drag an orm any other climbing plant, but reminding one of a yellow clem- atis. The flowers are fragrant and quite frequently followed by an attractive but inedible fruit, at first green, but later turning a bright red. While this would make a good pot plant, the garden certainly is the place for it. For covering archways, trellis work orches or unsightly objects it is most valuable. cents each; 2 for 50 cents; 5 for $1.00, postpaid. ANTHOLYZA. A&thiopica. A rare flower from the Cape of Good Hope seldom geen in this country. Begins to grow immediately after the bulb is planted. The foliage is bright green, upright and sword-like. Each bulb produces several spikes 15 to 20 inches high, of large, brilliantly-colored flowers, in which yellow and red predominate, re- sembling the mouth of an enraged animal. They last for a long time, one spike being succeeded by another. These are exceedingly useful for growing in the house in winter, as a dozen bulbs planted at intervals will be in bloom for many weeks. Equally as desirable for out-door culture, thriving best in light, rich, sandy soil. They increase rapidly, so that once ordered you will have a supply forever. At the extremely low price at which I am able to offer this beautiful Antholyza, not one of my customers should fail to at least give them @ trial as they are handsomeandsureto please. 5cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. Hemanthus Kalbreyeri. An Introductory to my Bulb Department is un- necessary, it being generally conceded that this department and my facilities for filling bulb orders are the most com- plete of any house in the United States. (WW LUCEY — Egypt, as the reigning Pharaoh was suing @ for the great King Solomon’s favor; and Sy thus the mind is carried back to the very a dawn of history. The bulbs of Arum A Sanctum (Solomon’s Lily) which I offer, 9, came from around and about Jerusalem, * where they are grown, making each one a Ley valuable souvenir of the Holy Land. Itis very difficult to properly describe the Arum Sanctum, illustration conveying | only a partialidea of its distinctive splen- = dor; the magnificent flowers are sweet s scented and a foot long, 7 to 9 inches #) LIDANOES CLV UIs across, and so beautifully shaped and * turned that they must have served as models for the exquisite vases and sculptures of the & great ancient artists; the color is of the richest velvety black imaginable; spike or spadix if: rises 10 to 12 inches and is ebony black; splendid rich green luxuriant foliage. My customers cy will be glad to hear that all who can grow a Calla Lily can as easily grow this remarkable £ novelty, needing only a larger pot and richer soil.’”’ Do not fail to include it in your order. tg Large blooming size bulbs, 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid ; Smaller bulbs, large as some houses send out as first size, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. = THE SPOTTED CALLA.—Richardia Alba Maculata. eo) Thi. is indeed a magnificent species of the Calla Lily, its glossy dark green leaves dotted iy with numerous white spots, making its appearance unique. The flowers are pure white = with a black centre, and are very beautiful. They grow freely in any ordinary soil, either = indoors or out. They fiower splendidly in the garden, planted in the spring, and in the fall = the bulbs can be dug and kept in the cellar, dry, over winter. As a decorative pot plant, ct for house culture, either summer or winter, the Spotted Calla Lily is highly recommended. Ey Strong bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 5 special Calla Lily Offer. One strong blooming size Bulb of ~ bd =e pe each of these 5 Curious Callas - # ONLY $1.00, POSTPAID. SS THE SPOTTED CALLA. a ~—w=—— HARDY GARDEN LILIES. —«£ N2 other flower will so adorn our gar- SS dens when in bloom, as these SS My beautiful Hardy Garden Lilies, and I . | \ urge my friends to include at leasta few of them in their orders. No brush can paint or pen portray the exquisite purity and delicacy, yet magnificent grandeur of the stately Lily, and above all, are of the easiest cultivation, es- pouany, the following varieties, which ’ ave been carefully selected, with this object in view. Complete cultural directions, for gar- den or pot culture, accom- pany each order. EEE SS SPECIOSUM ALBUM.— Large, pure white flowers of great substance, petals beautifully recurved. One of the finest Lilies in culti- vation, and splendid either for the garden or for grow- ing in pots for house deco- ration, as it is of neat and graceful babit while the pure white flowers are delight- fully perfumed. Grows about two feet high. 20 cents Geen: 3 for 50 cents; i] Speciosum Roscum. SPECIOSUM ROSEUM.— Pure white ground, stained and spotted rose, similar to Speciosum Album except in eolor. Thrives excellently in our climate, the bulbs increas- ing rapidly; very beautiful. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.00. ELEGANS. INCOMPAR= ABLE,—A grand new addition to the elegans family, large, tulip-shaped blossoms of the richest red color imaginable; shaded and veined orange sal- mon. Theumbels of upright ecup-like flowers, which are produced in abundance, are very pleasing, and one of the first of our hardy garden Lil- ies to bloom. 2 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; 6 for $1.00. AURATUM. The Golden Rayed Lily of Japan, This hand- some Lily has deservedly be- come one of the standard fa- vorites of the flower garden. Deliciously fragrant, immense blooms, nearly a foot wide when fully expanded, and pro- Double duced in the greatest profusion, Ticer Lil stamps Lilium Auratum as one g Le of the finest. The color and markings of this magnificent Lily surpass all others; flowers are pure white, spotted with intense chocolate crimson, with a bright golden yellow band running through the centre of each petal. The illustration here- with is from a photograph of a plant standing about 6 feet high, with over 20 large and perfect flowers fully expanded at one time. My stock of this peaubeul Lily pis year js better phar ever before, and I am prepared to supply my customers wi as fine bulbs as can b , anyw 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for 1.00. SpE CuEce aay nere: TENUIFOLIUM. Coral Lily of Siberia. Siberia is, next to Africa, the least Known to us of all the countries of the world. Itsanimals differ from those we know, and its plants are unlike those of any other part of the ei = world, being odd, beautiful, with marked characteristics. The Coral Lily of 2 Siberia is no exception, being quite distinct from any other Hardy Garden a Lily. It grows to a height of three feet, with a grand bloom 5 feet in 2 circumference. Its form is graceful, and its fern-like foliage is a beautiful bright green, and surpasses in delicacy and shining surface, any plant we know. Its fragrance is exquisite, but its most striking attraction is the wonderful brightness of its scarlet, fame-like bloom. It is the most bril- liant red we have ever seen. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; 6 for $1.00. ALEXANDRAEA. This magnificent new Lily was received from Japan for the first time last year. It is described as a dwarf white Lilium Aura- tum without spots; having dark brown anthers, and a perfume pleasanter and more delicate than that of Auratum. The flowers are large, widely expanded, of great substance and exquisitely beautiful. It is admirably adapted to pot culture. From a decorative point of view it is a grand Lily, and one that will doubtless become as popular as Lilium Auratum., It grows less than 18 inches in height, and the plants produce a large number of flowers, which are pure white. According to the best English publica- tions it is one of the finest Lilies of recent introduction, and will soon acquire a high degree of popularity, and be grown wherever Lilies are appreciated. It is so well thought of in England that it was introduced there in 1894 as a new lily at one guinea each. I have succeeded in secur- © ing a few hundred bulbs of this grand new Lily and can offer them at a — very low figure. 35 cents each; 8 for $1.00. Lilium Auratum. POUBLE TIGER LILY. Tigrinum Flore Pleno.—This really perfectly dou- ble Lily should be planted in every gar- den in the land. They are of stately habit, growing from 4 to 6 feet high; fo- liage dark green, very long and bearing an immense number of bright and love- ly double orange red fiowers, distinctly spotted with black; accurately illus- trated herewith. If you have _ never planted Lilies, you should try Double Tiger Lily; if you have a collection, you should add this one to make it com- plete and attractive; as few lilies equal it for brilliant display and yield ing so liberal a quantity of bloom 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; 10 for $1.00 aa re a i tt) he Ni ie et ected, i lteter vicious Mawel dient eed nana ee ae ee et et ee ee ee Be eS ee ee atalogue for 1590 OF Mane’ tion carefully selected Only $1.25, postpaid. and unsurpassed. 8 : 5 Hardy Garden For only $1.25 I will send, postpaid, one each 3 LILIES of the above 7 Hardy Lilium eee eee te < A Garden Lilies, a collec- Alexandraea. e & 93 Novelties in Dahlias. 2 Mrs. Peart. 3- Mrs. Langtry. Under date of Sept. 11th, 1895, Mr. W. J. Green, Horticulturist of the Ohio Experiment Station, wrote Mr. T. Greiner as follows: “Thave examined ‘‘Howto make the Garden Pay’’ quite carefully, and amconvinced that it is the best work of the kind in this country. It is more full than any other on the treatment of insect pests and diseases of plants, and is up to date in all departments. I have frequent in- quiries for books on gardening and_ shall recommend it as the latest and best work on the subject.’’ --e THE COMING... POPULAR FLOWER. GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. Undoubtedly the Dahlia Novelty of the year and the grandest introduc- tion since Nymphea, which I introduced four years ago. The flower is of entirely new form, each petal being twisted and curved funnel shaped, with astonishing regularity, most accurately shown in illus- tration herewith; the whole flower presenting a beauti- ful and unusually symmetrical appearance. The color of the flower is pure white, shading to a most delicate and charming shell pink; each petal cupped so closely as to make the inner side appear to be of a much deeper shade of pink; in fact, the color and form of the flower easily make it the most remarkable and attractive of Dahlias. The flowers are of enormous size, often measuring 20 inches or more in circumference, while the plant is of vigorous habit and a most profuse and continuous bloomer. The past summer when scarcely any dahlias flowered owing to the severe drought in this section of the country, Grand Duke Alexis produced an abundance of flowers. Good strong roots, 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. MRS. PEART.—A handsome and distinct form of Cactus Dahlia, standing out in bold relief from all others, and it is the admiration of everyone who has & seen it. The plant is of medium growth, exceedingly w floriferous, the flowers standing clear above the foliage; these are of medium size, of the purest white, with a slight tinge of lemon in the centre when it first opens; this dies off as the flower fully expands. The illustration gives a better idea of its form than any description that Ican give. Itis of English origin and has been awarded numerous certificates and medals. Good strong roots, 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. MRS. LANGTRY.—A grand new Show Dahlia recently introduced from England, where it has received numerous certificates , of merit and is certainly worthy of all the praise that has been bestowed upon @' it. The depth of the petalsis a rich canary yellow heavily flaked and > 4 edged with deep glowing 3) crimson scarlet. The flower Pp: is of the most perfect form, 4! large, full and double, show- § ' ing no yellow centre what- & | ever. At the annual meeting of the American Dahlia So- §) ciety, held in Philadelphia » | last fall, was conceded to be ome the handsomest Show Dahlia js | exhibited. Good strong roots, = 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00. wn 6 Newest Early Flowering Show Dahlias. See illustration on last page of cover. BEAUTY.—The best white Show Dahlia yet offered. The flower is of perfect form, good ® size, perfectly double and a & wonderfully profuse bloomer. The plant is of robust habit; in fact is the perfection of white Show Dahlias. 25 cents 4 each; 3 for 60 cents. ave A. D. LIVONI.—A_ grand, rich solid & i pink of the most lovely form; petals beauti- bs fully quilled, regular and double to the centre; an early and profuse 9 bloomer, flowers borne on long stems. 30 cents each; 4 for $1.00. Hei!) FRANK SMITH.—Most distinct form, color and markings, color a rich | dark purplish maroon, the edge of the petals tipped pinkish white care- ey fully blending into the bodycolor. The flower is of medium size, blooms & early and abundantly. 380 cents each; 4 for $1.00. : > RUBY QUEEN.—Entirely distinct from any other Dahlia, color, rich S| ruby red, the depth of the petals dark velvety maroon a color never be- a fore seen in a Dahlia. The flower is of perfect form, plant of most robust habit © blooming early and continuously. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. i Pt MRS. PEARY.—A new seedling introduced by me in 1893 and a variety that must 6 be in every collection of dahlias to make it complete. The color of the flower is a rich es sulphur yellow tipped and shaded old rose and lavender, producing a most pleasing effect. It is not only one of the handsomest of dahlias but one of the first to come into ja | bloom, flowering continuously until cut down by frost. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. JOHN SLADDAN.—Could well be termed the Black Dahlia, being the nearest approach to black yet introduced. The color of the flower is very dark maroon shaded black. Perfect ball shape an early and prefuse bloomer. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. ~ 6 Newest Early Flowering SHOW DAHLIAS, ONLY $1.00, POSTPAID. f Beauty, For only $1.00, sostpaid, I will send one strong root each oO 3 A.D. TAvGie Frank Smith, Ruby Queen, Mrs. Peary and John Sladdan, mak ing a novel collection of rare beauty. See illustration on last page of cover, HIS is what Prof. Green thinks of “HOW TO MAKE THE GAR- DEN PAY.” “Prof. Bailey, of Cornell, as my old friends know, thinks just as highly of it. The endorsement of two such men, who 2 are by all odds the leading authorities on Horticulture to-day, is sufficient without any other indorsement. I present absolutely free a $2.00 cloth bound copy of this book to every one ordering goods to the value~ of $6.00 or upwards, provided they mention the fact that they want a copy FS of the book when sending in their order.’ It is worth remembering hai this offer of “HOW TO MAKE THE GARDEN PAY” with all = orders of $6.00 and upwards does not apply to seeds only; but to flowering % | plants, bulbs, small fruits,ete.; in facteverything and anything in this book. p 94 ] uUuy—°t6 esta {DVT JO 968 1OX onFolTUpVHD [en I2A0[9 JueJ-1n98 4 a 1IpPlO [[V ssvippy WSS WW) | { | \ Udo PClldd ‘3200138 p19QTIA ILL CACTUS DAHLIAS,. ——_-_- This handsome type of Dahlias is gaining favor rapidly, and when they become better known, the demand for them is sure to be immense. The Nymphea, which I in- troduced three years ago, and accurately illustrate here- with, stands to-day without an equal in its class. NYMPHAEA DAHLIA, This grand new Cactus Dahlia is without doubt the most distinct variety I have ever introduced. In the Nymphea I not only have the choicest Dahlia ever in- troduced, but something entirely distinct; as it furnishes not only anew and rare color, but distinct form and habit as well. The flowers are of large size, the full view re- sembling in form and color so clearly the ideal Pink Water Lily as to suggest its name, while from a side view it resembles a beautiful full blown rose. The petals are broad, those of the centre being somewhat cupped or in- }% eurved, while the outer petals extend their full length. The color is a clear, distinct light shrimp pink, shading slightly darker toward the outer petals; a color difficult to describe or reproduce, and which is so seldom found in }¥y any flower, and never before in a Dahlia. The inner pet- als are almost pure white, as the flower fades, becomes decidedly so, and does not show any signs whatever of a ¥ yellow centre. The flower is of a most exquisite finish, } soft, waxy, delicate and graceful, and will Keep perfect, } when cut, for several days. In its habit and growth it is y also distinct, resembling more a fine, vigorous, well kept (fm Rose bush, bearing the flowers on strong, graceful stems; the stems, unlike those of any other Dahlia, are well sup- 1% plied with buds and foliage, thus furnishing within itself everything required for bouquets or floral decorations. MAID OF KENT.—The ground color is a rich crimson, overlaid with intense cherry red; the tips of the petals are a pure snow white a most pleasing contrast. Yip / MARCHIONESS OF BUTE.—Early in the season solid LAH) Yy y pink, toward fall changing to almost white, tipped pink, (YHA L YY handsome form. Named after the Marchioness of } Bute, who it is claimed first introduced the Dahlia into } England in 1789. Za JOHN BRAGG.—Very dark, velvety maroon; in fact, |IZ7ZeaSSsss almost black; quite distinct; large full flower. Z M. PIERCE.—Deep canary yellow, generally con- {Z ceded to be the best yellow cactus Dahlia; profuse } bloomer. Flowers early and continuously. HARRY FREEMAN.—Petals of good substance and of a glistening snow white, grand full flower. OBAN.—Reddish pink, overlaid and edged silvery bronze; quite distinct and handsome; large flower. G GLARE OF THE GARDEN.—Intense, vivid crimson (77 scarlet, a most profuse bloomer and perfect flower. Any of the above Superb Cactus Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per duzen. Or I will {7 send one strong root of each of the 8 varieties for only $1.25, postpaid. POMPON OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. FAIRY TALES.—Creamy white, faintly suffused pale primrose, profuse bloomer, often bearing three open flowers on a stem at one time. LELIA.—Ground work fiesh color, faintly tinted pink, mottled and varie- gated with dark red; very handsome bouquet flower. VIVID.—Glowing vivid crimson searlet; very showy and profuse bloomer. GUIDING STAR.—Grand pure white, distinct form, free bloomer. KLEIN DOMATIA.—Rich orange buff; flower of compact globular form. LOVLINESS.—Pure pink, shaded lavender; distinct and beautiful. CATHARINE.—Pure golden yellcw; unequaled for bouquets and jardinieres. Any of the above desirable Pompon or Bouquet Dahlias,20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.50 per dozen. Or I will send one strong root of o\ a ] Page 95.—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULKE, No, 1711 Pilbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. i; s/f Nis Vi iv ¢ 4 / i} Uff us Yj yf yj Y S Wi Yy PSS AN ips \\\ A : Vf, if NYMPHAA DAHLIA. = P Large Flowering or Show Dahlias. - - I take pleasure in offering twelve Show Dahlias selected from | hundreds of varieties of recent introduction both at home ana abroad, and will be found the most desirable, not only in diversi- ty of coloring, but perfect form and profusion of flowers. CRIMSON BALL.—Color, a rich glowing dark crimson, form- ing an almost perfect ball, as will be seen in illustration; and when flowers are full blown, the outer edge of the petals take on a distinct rosy violet hue, giving the flower a dazzling appear- ance impossible to describe. Plant of robust habit, early and a most profuse bloomer, being unequaled in this respect. NEW LEMON GIANT. (The Weeping Dahlia.)—The flowers are of enormous size, borne on long stems, becoming slender as they approach the flower, causing the flower to droop most gracefully; and as they become full blown the outer petals curve toward the stem, forming an almost complete bail, and showing no hard centre whatever. The color is a rich lemon yellow, as rich a shade as it is possible to produce in a Dahlia. The plan? is of robust habit, often three open fiowers on one stem. HERCULES.—Deep canary yellow, penciled with crimson Scarlet, flowers of enormous size, full and double, MADASME MOREAU.—The fiowers are of tremendous size, ball shaped showing no yellow centre. The color is a_ solid reddish pink, .a solid color not to be found in any other dahlia. MRS. DEXTER.—Canary yellow, shaded-orange salmon; flow- ers of enormous size, full and perfect; constant bloomer. PRINCESS BONNIE.—Large creamy white, the depth of centre petals rich canary yellow, outer petals sometimes slightly tinged rose. producing a handsome effect, perfect form, large size. SPORT.—Bright rosy lavender, blended light and dark shades, flower of immense size and perfect form. MODEL OF PERFECTION.—Deep rose, tipped lavender, flower medium size, perfect form, and produced on long stems. ELEGANS.—Handsome rosy purple, petals decidedly cupped and tipped with white, the outer side of petals a rich silvery pink NISS BROWNING.—Entirely distinct. The colors are made up of large blotches of pure white and canary yellow distributed over various portions of the petals, flower of perfect form. PAUL OF PAISLEY.—Rich, light lilac purple with a velvety hue, flower perfect in form and a constant bloomer. DIANA.—Satiny white, softly blending to shell pink, uniquely tipped with reddish pink, handsome full flower. Any of the above Large Flowering or Show Dahlias, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.50 per dozen. Or lI wil? send one strong root of each of the 12 varieties for only $1.50, postpaid. FOR ONLY $3.00, POST PAI D_———_esuem. I will send one strong root of eachof the 27 Dahlias described above (Show, Cactus and Pompon Varie- ties.) A collection of real merit not to be duplicated elsewhere. MIXED DAHLIA ROOTS.—Not having the space to give all the named varieties of Dahlias I have grown the past summer @ notice in this catalogue, I have decided to offer themin a grand mixture, embracing many new and beautiful unnamed sorts, at the extremely low price of 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. e AE ee is ‘one of the pucet Popular and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs, vi all spikes of flowers, some two feet or more in height. Of al t i color, blotched and spotted in the most curious manner. i parma tS 12 OF THE BEST NEW GLADIOLUS. PRIDE OF JAPAN.—One of the finest novelties in Gladiolus, introduced from abroad and un- approached by any other in color, which is a pure nankeen yellow; spike erect, compact and well filled with flowers. Entirely distinct. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. EXQUISITE.—A new French variety of great merit, producing in abundance spikes of large white flowers, gracefully spotted with rose; elegant for cutting. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 85 cts. per doz. VENUS.—This fine variety is sure to please, owing to the purity of its large, tender rose-colored flowers, with 6 to 8 blooms open at one time. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. GOLDEN SCEPTRE.—Yellow Gladioli are always scarce and high-priced. This one is perhaps the finest of all, being nearly a pure gold, making a brilliant contrast among other varieties. A collection of Gladiolus is incomplete without this one. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.00 per dozen. BLANDINE.—Entirely distinct from any other. The color is a pure white, slightly shaded with yellow; large bold spike. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. LORD BYRON.—The tlowers are very large, color a dazzling scarlet, greatly enhanced by a pure white blotch; very effective; fine large stalls. i 10 cents each; 3 for.25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. : AURORE.—Most beautiful to behold, the blend- ing of the colors, almost impossible to describe, be- ing a combination of white, yellow, rose and car- |f mine, streaked violet; none could be moreexquisite. | 10 cents each ; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. WESUVIUS.—One of the brightest and best bloomers in my collection. Color a beautiful orange red, frequently flamed carmine and spotted with white; well expanded and very attractive. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.00 per dozen. EUGENE RAMEY.—Of French origin and certainly very handsome not only in the size of the flowers and spikes but in the coloring, which isa purplish Amaranth with a lustre of ivory lilac, the edges slightly mottled with slate; quite distinct 10 cents each; 8 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. ROSE UNIQU E.—Unexcelled for cut flower purposes. The spikes are long, close and compact, well filled with flowers which open well in water and last fora longtime. The color is a deep, pure rose, distinct from any other pink variety. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. MARIE LEMOINE.—A hardy hybrid Gladio- lus. Long spikes of fine, well expanded flowers; upper divisions pale creamy color, flushed salmon lilac, the lower divisions largely spotted purplish WG yiolet and bordered with deep yellow. ) \ R \ the most beautiful in form and color in existence. Flowers § Ye: b= il BIJ-1NOT 6,e[DVI JO 9681 OJ onsoluzeyD [enuay— fe) large and full; color, a beautiful, creamy white, suffused 4 - golden yellow. Very desirable in the open ground, pro- @ ducing an abundance of flosvers throughout the entire @ © season. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. > PERLE DE FEU. A perfect little gem. The flowers are of medium size; buds perfectly formed. The color is > - Intense poppy-red, shaded vermillion and nankeen-yellow, with chamois tints on g = the refiex of petals. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. LA NIEGE. A new Bengal or Daily Rose. The flowers are pure white, very double, and so freely produced that a bed of it will be in bloom the entire summer. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. BELLE SIEBRECHT. An ideal new Rose, a cross between La France and Lady Fitzwilliams. The color is a solid pink of the richest shade. The flowers which are sweetly perfumed, are large, beautifully formed and of that long tapering ~ shape, which is so desirable in a Rose; with high centre, and when half blown the petals reflex in a graceful manner. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. ; MADAME PERNET DUCHER. The outside petals are sulphur yellow and as- sume a deeper shade toward the centre. The open flower is semi-double, very graceful and holds well together. The habit of the plant is free and graceful, the fragrance of the flowers is SS = delightful. Desirable for garden or house culture. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. SS MADAME EDWARD HELFENBEIN. Of strong, vigorous growth, of free flowering habit, SS and unique in color. The buds are globular; the full flower is double and the color is chamois- S= apricot yellow, shaded with carmine-rose, veined in varying depth. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, GRAZIELLA. This lovely new Rose has received several silver medals in France; large, very full flowers which open well; color, cream-white, delicately shaded pink. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts, : HIPPOLYTE BARREAU. One of the best crimson Roses. Beautifully moulded buds, the petals clos- *SGUUS GCHO.L MAMAN Yl ing upon each other in folds of deep carmine-crimson, shaded velvety maroon. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts, COCHET. YY For $1 25 I will send one strong plant each of the 10 New Roses named above; ay 2 a collection of New Everblooming Roses without an equal. x HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. These constitute a very striking and distinct family of Roses, the members of which are distinguished \\ from all others by their luxuriant foliage, prodigious blooms and vigor of growth. A bush during the course of a few years attaining considerable PEO pOriene. The flowers are highly fragrant. They are \ quite hardy and succeed well in all localities. wing to their robust habit they are suitable for outdoor culture only, in which situation they will thrive with very little care or attention. I have about B 25 of the very best varieties, embracing all the worthy recent introductions together with the best of the 2 old sorts. They range through all shades of Pink, Red and White. When ordering please state which a color you prefer. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00. (See page 101.) : HARDY MOSS ROSES. A class of roses which are much admired. The beauty of the flowers consists in the deli- cate mossy covering which surrounds the bud, and which gives to the opening flower a unique appearance. I have six of the very best varieties. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. NEW CREEPING ROSE. Rosa Wichuriana. A new and beautiful single Rose from Japan. Blooms in clusters on the ends of short branches during July and August. Flowers fragrant, single, pure white, from six to eight inches in circumference, with yellow stamens,which is followed in the fall and winter with bright red fruit. Foliage, dark shining green, almost evergreen. Valuable for covering low walls, banks or rockeries and for covering graves in cemeteries. It is perfectly hardy, thriving in any situation. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 5 POLYANTHA OR FAIRY ROSES. By many considered the most desirable class of Roses for bedding and general plant- ing. A lovely and distinct class of everblooming Roses. Highly valued for their dwarf, bushy growth and double flowers, which are very fragrant and borne in such large clus- ters that the whole plant seems asheet of bloom. Survive the winter with protection. CLOTHILDE SOUPERT. Flowers of large size and very freely produced in clusters. Each single bloom is a beauty, either in bud or open flower. Color is cream white, shadingtoa , peach centre. (See colored plate opposite page 104.) 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. E- PINK SOUPERT. Identical in every way to Clothilde Soupert, except in color, which is a solid bright pink, a color similar to the old Hermosa. A most fitting companion to Clothilde Soupert, and should be in every garden. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. STAR OF GOLD. Calor, coppery gold; flat-rayed flowers, very sweet; constant and profuse bloomer. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. MIGNONETTE. Very beautiful, full, regular flowers, about the size of a twenty-five cent piece; perfectly double, deliciously perfumed, bright rosy-pink. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents. *IWAA 0} S1Op.10 [[e ssomppy A Grand Hardy Everblooming Plant ABSO= LUTELY FREE. Clothilde Soupert. SS SS MINIATURE. The smallest of allroses. Very dwarf; branches freely, and produces clustess SSS of perfect white flowers in great profusion. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents. SSSS>== I will send, postpaid, one strong plant of each of the For 50 Cents 5 Polyantha Roses named above. - - = = 102 °v Sa “eg ‘erydaperygd 920138 210q1TH ITLZT ON ‘HA IAVW A 50 EVERBLOOMING ROSES. 0" Spike GENERAL PLANTING. on am 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 7 for 50 cents; 15 for $1.00, postpaid Purchaser's choice of varieties. BELow I offer 50 Everblooming Roses selected with great care, embracing all the best. of the old and = tried varieties, together with splendid new Roses of re- cent introduction. They are all strong and vigorous, blooming without intermission from June to October; and if taken up and potted in the fall, will bloom again during the winter and spring in the window garden or greenhouse. If you de- sire to leave them out over winter they should have a covering of leaves or straw in the fall, @& although perfectly hardy in the South without «any protection whatever. AGRIPPINA. Rich, velvety crimson. Will always maintain a place in every outdoor col- lection for permanent planting. ALINE SISLEY. A handsome Rose, sweet and double, strong grower; color, rich dark red. ANDRE SCHWARTZ. Bright glow- ing scarlet; large, full and sweet, a con- stant bloomer. ANTOINE VERDIER. Large bright pink fiowers, immense bloomer; very sweet and beautiful. ARCHDUKE CHARLES. Grand bright red; large, full and double; early and constant bloomer. BON SILENE. Color, a deep rose, shaded rosy crim- son; handsome and graceful buds; one of the best for bouquets. CATHARINE MERMET. One of the most fashionable roses for cut flowers; color, clear rosy pink; large pointed buds, full double and sweet. CELS TEA. A beautiful old rose, creamy-white, tinted rose; very fragrant and quite hardy; a grand bedder. CHAT. DES BERGERIES. Palecanary yellow, a most beautiful rose; fine large buds and a pro- fuse bloomer. CHRISTINE DE NOUE. A _ promising new Tea Rose, buds long and pointed; color, rich crimson, shading to deep pink in the centre. COMTESSE RIZA DU PARC. Coppery rose, shaded violet-crimson; an elegant rose. DEVONIENSIS. The Magnolia Rose; color, creamy-white, profuse bloomer; one of the best old Roses. DOUGLASS. Color, deep, rich cherry- red; large, full flowers, which are very sweet; constant and profuse bloomer. DR. GRILL. Coppery yellow, with a fawn rose reflex, back of the petals shaded delicate rose; an entirely new color. Large, well formed flowers. DUCHESSE DE BRABANT. Beauti- ful buds; deep rosy-pink, edged with sil- : ets soe til Tea Been, es quick- f (( Y a y \ y and constantly; one of the best. \( Yi Uf BRAS i” “EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A (EWS Qa grand new Rose of German origin. It isa ; HY g true tea Rose; soft pearly white, remarkably g fragrant; a strong and healthy grower. e ETOILE DE LYON. Rich golden yellow; \ \\ ( Lop My i | SPGENERAL DE TARAS. ‘A tpi Poe lid — \\ Pa., U.S. Ae hiladelIphia MAULRE, No. 1711 Filbert Street | oe f uN Address all orders to WM. HENRY EDS. large, full and sweet; bright carmine-red; very rich and handsome; constant and free. GEORGES FARBER. Medium sized flowers, very double and sweet; fine for cutting; rich velvety red. GUSTAVE NADAUD. A beautiful, medium sized rose; color, dark terra cotta red; very striking. HERMOSA. Unsurpassed as a bedding rose; per- fectly hardy; color, clear bright pink; constant bloomer. ISABELLA SPRUNT. Bright canary-yellow, very sweet; profuse bloomer; one of the best. J. B. VARRONE. A fine grower; flower, large and very double; color, soft china rose, changing carmine. Mrs. Degraw. GUARAN A FINE NEW HARDY PLANT Absolutely Free. See page ior. , K\ \\F JOSEPH METRAL. Rich magenta-red, shaded purple; fine, large, MARIE LAMBERT. Pure white; a grand Rose for bedding; from its full flowers, deliciously fragrant. freedom of flowering it is called the “White Hermosa.” JULES FINGER. Bright rosy scarlet, shaded crimson; extra large MARIE VAN HOUTTE. A lovely, pale yellow color, with outer buds and flowers; constant and sweet. petals most beautifully suffused with pink. A reliable outdoor rose. LA PACTOLE. Pale sulphur-yellow; large, full and double; beauti- MARECHAL NEIL. Known the world over for its superb, rich, ful buds; delightfully scented. golden yellow flowers. MADAME CAMILLE. A splendid Rose; extra large, full and sweet; MARION DINGEE. A most valuable bedding variety. It is astrong, clear rosy-flesh, changing to salmon; good, free bloomer; very handsome. | vigorous grower, with large, thick, deep green leaves; the flowers are MADAME HOSTE. A grand tea Rose. Color is generally a whitish | large, beautifully cup-shaped. The color is deep brilliant crimson. yellow, with deep buff yellow centre; in cool weather the petals change MAURICE ROUVIER. Deep carnation-red; large, full and sweet; vig- to a clear ivory white. orous and free; a most desirable rose. MADAME LAMBARD. Extra large, globular flowers; salmon pink, MRS. DEGRAW. A new hardy everblooming rose; blooming from passing to rose; extra fine; profuse bloomer; very sweet. June until frost; color, a rich glossy pink; very fragrant. 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover. __ MADAME DE WATTEVILLE. The Tulip Rose. NEW VIOLETS. ome. THE CALIFORNIA. This grand New Violet is probably being grown more large- ly at the present time than any other variety. The plant is of vigorous habit and abse- lutely free from disease. The flowers are single and of immense size, covering a silver halr- dollar. The color is a rich violet purple and does not fade; while the fragrance is simply unequalled. The plant is of the most robust habit, producing its flowers profusely on long strong stems about 10 inches long, as many as 250 perfect flowers having been picked from a single plant. Lovers of Violets should have the California. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. LADY HUME CAMPBELL. An improvement on that old favorite, Marie Louise. The leaves are large, clean and bright, and the fine stemmed flowers are soft, pure, azure blue, —the favorite color in violets. They are delicately pretty in form, perfectly double, and deliciously fragrant. The most fastidious lover of violets will be charmed with these superbly dainty blossoms, and may pick them in quantities from the open garden in the fall, and all winter from potted plants or from cold frames. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. SWANLEY WHITE. A most beautiful Violet, being pure white, double and deliciously fragrant. It is a free bloomer, its large double white fowers above its glossy green foliage, producing a wonderful effect. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. SS FOR 30 CENT. I will send, postpaid, one strong plant of each of the three New Violets named above, or 4 of each for $1.00. NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. PHILADELPHIA. The grandest Chrysanthemum ever introduced. Unequalled in form & and color; a strong grower anda profuse bloomer. Single blooms sold at $1.00 each at the Chrysanthemum Show in Philadelphia the past fall and was awarded more premi- w ums than any other variety exhibited. An entirely new type in coloring and form of petals and florets. The formation of its florets and their disposition makes it gracefully globular in form; its color is white, illuminated with lemon yellow, giving it light and life . never before seen in a Chrysanthemum. It was awarded the highest honor by the American \ \ Chrysanthemum Society, and was also the centre of attraction at the fall Chrysanthemum Shows \\\Y in the following cities, at all of which it was shown at the same time: Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis and London, England. I have a large stock of fine well rooted plants of this charming Chrysanthemum, that I can offer very reasonably. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00. MRS. E. G. HILL. The color is a pleasing shade of delicate lavender pink, full to the centre; a grand incurving sphere when fully developed. It is an early bloomer, cut flowers having re- ceived the Columbian Medal at the World’s Fair, Chicago, Oct. 16th, 1893. The flowers are of enor- mous size and keep for a very long time if placed in a vase and kept in a cool place. Undoubtedly the most perfect large pink Chrysanthemum yet offered. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. GOLDEN WEDDING. Deep, bright golden yellow, of shining texture; very large in size and perfect in form. continues in flower the year round. As many as 160 F open flowers and buds have been counted on a single plant in a 4inch pot atonetime. Flowers are 144 inches § long, with bright red tube and sepals, and pur- = ple corolla. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. TRAILING QUEEN. This New Fuchsia § never grows erect, but always trails down i over the side of the pot, and is the most beau- 6 tiful of all plants for suspension. Very robust ® and easy to grow, the branches reaching a length of four or five feet, blooming and grow- ing nearly the whole year. The leaves are dark green, ribbed and rayed with red or crimson, which makes them luminous and handsome. Flowers and buds long and grace- ful, borne in large clusters at the ends of the vines. When expanded the flowers are very large in size, tube and sepals bright rosy scar- let, while the corolla at opening is a rich vio- let purple, changing the second day to a fine shade of crimson, the two colors in the same cluster contrasting beautifully. A good speci- men will show hundreds of flowers at once, and the effect when suspended in a window is truly glorious. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. MRS. E.G. HILL. The largest double pure white Fuchsia ever offered. It surpasses that popular sort, the Storm King, from the fact 4 that the habit of growth is quite erect, being a clean, upright, stocky grower, and a very pro- lifie bloomer. Flowers are very large and double; the corolla is a beautiful satiny white; ; the sepals well refiexed, of a beautiful bright f scarlet pink. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. PHENOMENAL. Without doubt the larg- est flowering Fuchsia ever offered, the cor- olla measuring two inches across; full and dou- ble; beautiful, azure violet, flaked red. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. > , JUPITER. The plant is a tall grower, with 4 dark green leaves veined with bright crimson. The flowers are as large aS Phenomenal, more compact, and the petals have more depth; large and long sepals of bright scarlet, with rich, vio- let-purple corolla. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. For 50 Cents Iwill send, postpaid, one strong plant of —— CO CCH OF the 5 Choice Fucchsias named above. Or these 5 and 7 more just as good (12 im all) for only $1.00. 3 SUPERB PASSION VINES. CONSTANCE ELLIOTT. One of the most graceful of all vines, worth a place in every home for its exquisite foliage. The shining, leathery, five-fingered leaves airily fringing the slender stems, and festoon-sup- porting pillar or trellis until after the snows of Winter begin to fall. Flowers pure white. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. PFORDTI. Considered the best of all the tender varieties for out- 9 door planting. Its beautiful flowers are borne freely. They are ofarich = shade of blue, suffused with rose. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. JOHN SPALDING. A pretty variegated variety, having large foli- age, which is mottied with bright golden yellow spots; an@ light colored, almost white flowers. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. I will send, postpaid, one plant of each of For 30 Cents the 3 Passion Vines named above. ; ue Nhe: i vit In addition to my many ABSOLUTELY FREE. (See page 101.) VAD 19A0[O JUa7J-100,j 6,9TNeyy JO 96ST 10x on. *SGuus GHHL ssoIppy Collection No. 5. 16 Coleus, all the best varieties, for $1.00. Each plant distinctly labeled and sent postpaid, for only $1.00. 22 Choice Plants of all kinds (but not la- Collection No. 6. beled wiorseiron A surprise collection, which will embrace Roses, Carnations, Chrys- anthemums, Begonias, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Coleus, Heliotropes and many other valuable plants; but not labeled; sent postpaid, for only $1.00. Collection No. 7- \0 Hardy Climbing Roses, Including a good, strong plant of the New Polyantha Climber, Crimson Rambler. Each plant distinctly labeled and sent postpaid for only $1.00. 16 Choicest House Piants for a Window Collection No. 8. Gardenitor Sines Embracing plants that are the most desirable for a Window Garden, each distinctly labeled and sent postpaid, for only $1.00. Collection No. Q. 17 Beautiful Plants for $1.00. 5 Maule’s Prize Pansy Plants. 8 Double Petunias, beautifully fringed. 2 New Chrysanthemums, white and yellow. 2 New Everblooming Roses, different colors. 2 Hardy Garden Pinks, white and red. 3 Beautiful Geraniums, single and double. Each plant distinctly labeled and sent postpaid, for only $1.00. Collection No. ro. 24 Extra Selected Plants for $1.50. 3 New Everblooming Roses. 3 Superb: Chrysanthemums. 3 Splendid Geraniums, Single and Double. 3 Fine Flowering Begonias. 3 Choice Fuchsias. 838 Basket Vines. 3 Variegated Plants. 8 Hardy Garden Pinks. Each plant distinctly labeled and sent postpaid, for only $1.50. "VS °O “Vg Suyydlepulyyd 199438 129QTI TILT ON ‘STTIAVW AUN “WAA 0} s1op10 i a ea VALUABLE ° FRUITS - AND - NUTS. ALWAYS on the alert to secure for my friends the most promising of the new fruits. I am pleased to announce, that in addition to the many valuable varieties I have placed before the public, I now offer some of rare merit, among which I call especial attention to the Bismarck Apple, illustrated and described on this page. Strawberry-Raspberry and the Logan Berry illustrated and g described on page 112, all being worthy of extended cultivation. ae APPLES.“ BISMARCK. Bears fruiton one year grafts. Finest quality, finest color. Dwarf and extremely prolific. Most suitable apple for hot climate, yet the hardiest known. This most remarkable apple, introduced from New Zealand a few years ago through the agency of a celebrated Arboretum in Germany, promises to take the place of almost every other apple grown in this country and abroad. It has already been fully tested in Russia, Germany, France, England, United States and Canada; and wherever grown has proven a most astonishing revelation, not only in high quality, but also in hardi- ness and especially in earliness of fruiting. A prominent firm boldly affirms that one year grafts bore as many as eight fruits, and two year trees seldom fail to produce good crops, that it is an excessive bearer, and extremely hardy. The tree is of stocky short growth and when laden with hand- some fruit at oneortwo years old is very desirable as a pot plant for table or greenhouse decora- tion. Fruit is large, brilliant color and very handsome. Flesh tender, pleasant subacid of distinct and most delicious flavor, unequalled as a dessert apple and very superior for cooking, and will keepin anordinaryroom until March. lyearold trees, 50 cents each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. STARR. The perfection of early apples. Another year’s experience with this remarkable apple only strengthens our very high opinion of it. It has again produced an abundant crop of very large magnificent fruit measuring 11 to 12 inches around early in July, and created a sen- sation among fruit growers and market men, as well as the fancy grocers and their customers, who eagerly bought them up at high prices, while other good sorts were selling at very low 5 figures. Its pale green color with beautiful red cheek renders it very attractive. It is very @ firm, an excellent stripper and remarkable Keeper, haying remained in good condition in an < ordinary room through July, August and September. A very valuable feature for distant market. The quality is very good, while for cooking itis unsurpassed. 1 year old trees, 60 cents each; 2 for $1.00; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 2 yearold trees, stocky well branched, orl yearold top buds on 3 year old trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; $9.00 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. PARLIN BEAUTY. Anexceedingly handsome early fall Apple. It originated in Maine, and has endured uninjured, very low temperature. Its extreme hardiness will adapt it to the cold Northwest, where many of our finest apples will not succeed. The nursery trees are vigorous, sturdy growers, maturing their wood and buds so perfectly that the most severe winter failed to injure them in the least. They come to bearing young, and always produce good crops even when many others are killed. The fruit is medium to large, slightly flattened, of most charming shade of yellow ground, striped and splashed with red, so intense on sunny side to be almost crimson. Flesh firm, crisp, juicy, mild subacid; very good for eating and excellent for cooking; 1 year old trees,60 cents Pa., U. 9. As 0. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia 3 each; 2 for $1.00; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid; 2 year old trees, well branched, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; $9.00 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. LINCOLN ' One each of Bismarck, Starr and Parlin CORELESS Special No. I. Beauty Apples. 1 year old trees only $1.25, postpaid. SUNTER .8) Bi k Apple, L ld da + me Bismarc pple, 1 year old, and one PEAR. Special No. 2. each of Starr and Parlin Beauty Apples, 2 years old, only $2.00 by express at purchaser’s expense. I can also furnish the following standard apples: Paragon, Flory 3 or Winter Banana, Red Astrachan, Red Beitigheimer, Grimes’ Gol- den, Smokehouse, Maiden Blush, E. Bough, Fallawater, Del. Winter, Yellow Transparent, Russet and E. Harvest. And Crab Apples: Siberian, Marengo, Transcendent and Whit- ney. 1 year old trees, 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 2 and 3 years old, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. Purchaser has the privilege of selecting an assortment of varieties from this list of popular apples at these figures. Address all orders to WM. HENRY MAULE. BISMARCK APPLE, 2 years old. PEARS. old when discovered and showed evidence of having produced heayy crops of fruit. 3 for $1.25 by express, at purchaser’s expense. ripening later. Strong, vigorous upright grower, free from blight and 2 year old trees, 75 cents each; 3 for $1.50 by express, at purchaser’s expense. mass Of melting luscious flesh that can be preserved whole. It is very hard 8 for $1.50 by express, at purchaser’s expense. WHERE LINCOLN CORELESS WINTER PEAR ORIGINATED. This is to certify that the new Pear knownas Lincoln Coreless, originated in Lincol Co. Tenn. That the fruit which is almost without core or seed is of unusually large size, specimens having weighed 1% lbs., and is very handsome in appearance; a rich golden yellow color when ripe; of excellent quality and keeps perfectly sound until March. Signed and seated wien { WAL G MORGAN, Clerk of Cirout Court Fuyettevilie, Tenn. the seal of Lincoln Co. ok Va CUT SNE ERE ELGAR VLG fe Fh eae al NC ca Se tae st Ue Reena E. 8S. WILSON, Clerk of Lincoln Co. Fayettevilie, Tenn. Pears, 2 years old, by express at purchaser’s expense, for only $2.00. chaser has the privilege of selecting an assortment of varieties at these figures. 109 Page 109.—Annual Catalogue for 189% of Maule’s Four Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEED KOONCE. A chance seedling found on an old farm in Illinois. The original tree was very young trees are very vigorous, free from blight, upright and equal in growth to Kieffer. Fruit, medium to large. Skin yellow and one side covered with bright red. Very hand- some. Ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle or Jefferson. 1 year old trees, 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents, 4 for $1.00, postpaid; 1 year old extra, 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each; SENECA. A seedling of Bartlett, possessing the good features ofits parent but disease. Bears young and abundantly. Fruit beautiful bright yellow, with brilliant red cheek. Large, rich, juicy, buttery, melting, sprightly, vinous, of rich flavor; very attractive in appearance and of excellent quality; ripening immediately after Bartlett. 1 year old trees, 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. JAPAN GOLDEN RUSSET. This remarkable pear continues to growin popula- rity. Its immense productiveness of handsome Golden Russet Pears at 2 to 3 years of age is the wonder and admiration of all who see it. Its sturdy growthof large luxuriant tropical foliage makes it an attractive ornamental tree, while its beautiful golden fruits are unsurpassed for preserving. lyear old trees, 25 cts. each; 3 for 60cts., postpaid. 2 year old trees, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00 by express, at purchaser’s expense. LINCOLN CORELESS WINTER PEAR. This triumph of perfection in a winter Pear is entirely hardy, a magnificent grower, wonderfully productive of large hand- some fruit of good quality; highly colored, juicy, rich, delicate, aromatic flavor; flesh, rich yellow tint, having neither seed or core, there being an uninterrupted solid green at time of ripening in Fall. In February and March it assumes a golden color, mellows up nicely and makes a delicious dessert fruit after all other Pears are gone. 1 year old trees 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 2 year old trees, 75 cents each; es 1 One tree each of Koonce, Seneca, Japan Golden Russet and Special No. 3 Lincoln Coreless Winter Pears, Lyear old trees,$1.00, postpaid. i One tree of Koonce Pear, extra l year, 4 to 6 feet, and one each Special No. 4. of Seneca, Japan Golden Russet and Lincoln Coreless Winter 1 can also furnish the following popular Pears: Idaho, Wilder, Bartlett, Clapp, Kieffer, Le Conte, Lawson, Lawrence, Seckle and ‘Anjou. l year old trees, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, post- paid. 2 year old trees, 30 cents each; $2.50 per dozen, by express at purchaser's expense, Pur- Gurculio-Proof Plums? WILLARD.—A Japan Plum with many valua- ble features. Claimed to be the earliest of all Plums, ripening a month earlier than Abundance. Very hardy, enduring the extremes of heat and cold without slightest injury. Fruit of good size, handsome in appearance, firm and poor! shipper, rich, juicy and excellent quality, resists the attacks of Curculio, free from rot and is very productive; a very valuable market sort. 1-year-old trees, 25 cents each, 5 for $1.00, postpaid. LINCOLN.—This magnificent Plum is a great favorite wherever known. Its very large size and handsome appearance renders it very attractive, while its rich, melting, luscious quality is all that fe7 can be desired in a Plum. The color is reddish purple, with a delicate bloom, very bright and showy. It is the largest in size of all hardy Plums, 2% inches long and over 6 inches around; l-year-old trees, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 2-year-old, 60 cts. each; 2 for $1.00, by ex., at purchaser’s ex pense. ABUNDANCE.—Produces enormous crops annually. Tree is a vigorous ‘upright grower and at two or three years of age, never fails to produce “an immense yield of luscious fruit, of large size; beautiful amber, turning to rich, ght cherry red, with a decided white bloom. 1-year-old trees, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 2year-old trees, 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen, by express, at purchaser’s expense. SPAULDING.—Never fails to yield a heavy crop, and so very productive as to bend its limbs in rainbow curves. The fruit is large, yellowish green, resembling the Green Gage, exceedingly firm and of sugary sweetness, though sprightly and very rich. Proof against \” the Curculio. l-year-old trees, 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen postpaid. 2-year-old trees, Y 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. 8 SATSUMA BLOOD.—A purple-fleshed Japan Plum of very vigorous growth with rank, !) dark green foliage and, like other Japan Plums, very productive; large, skin dark purplish red, { mottled with bluish bloom, shape globular or with a sharp point, flesh firm, juicy, dark red or blood color, fine flavor, firm and good quality. Pit very little larger than a cherry stone Fruits at two or three years of age; ripening very late. 1l-year-old trees, 20 cts. each, $200 per dozen, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, 30 cts. each, $3.00 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. JO 968T A003 enSoju3up9 jTenuuy—OlL 2 ‘ One tree each of Willard, Abundance = Special No. 5. Lincoln, Spaulding and Satsuma Blood. ripening im the order named and covering the entire season, i year old, $1.00, postpaid; 2-year-old, $1.50, by express at purchaser’s expense. ROCKY MOUNTAIN DWARF CHERRY. But few new fruits have grown in popularity, so rapidly as &\ this. Its unbounded success throughout the entire country, the \ great productiveness of luscious cherries at two to three years of age, and on bushes 4 to 5 feet high, has rendered the genu- y \\ ine Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry a great favorite. Sixteen \ \ quarts of fruit are reported to have been picked off a3-year- g \old bush, and 80 cherries from a branch 12 inches long of a \2-year-old bush. The fruit is purplish black, and in size somewhat larger than the English Morello. Season of \\ripening after all others are gone. In flavor, akin to 8 i\ the sweet cherries, and when fully ripe, to eat out of @ \ hand or for preserves it has no equal in the line of ° A\ pitted fruits, while the juice for pectoral or cordial is both appetizing and delicious. The demand last year for this new cherry surpassed any novelty in fruits previously offered. l-year-old trees, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, stocky branched, 25 cents each, 3 for 60 cents; or 35-year-old trees, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00, by express, at purchaser’s expense. ELEAGNUS LONGIPES. A low, fruit-bearing sbrub of unusual merit. It produces small, yellow flowers, 7 borne on long, slender pedicels, followed by handsome, bright red berries, render- ing it a very ornamental plant. The fruit is oval, five-eighths of an inch or more long, very fleshy. bright red and drooping, juicy acid, with rather pung- ent, agreeable flavor, and makes a deli- cious sauce used as the cranberry. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents postpaid. DLNVUVAD 10a0[D J807-100 7 6, oTnVyy PAW PAW TREE. (Custard Apple or Northern Banana.) The Paw Paw Tree is vigorous, healthy and handsome, comes to Bearing, young roducing an abundance of fruit of ropical appearance resembling a ba- nana and described among the native fruits of Mississippi valley as the “Prince of fruit - bearing 3 shrubs,’’ and further states “The pulp of the fruit re sembles Egg Custard in con- Sistancy and appearance. It has the same creamy feel- ing in the mouth and unites j the tastes of eggs, cream, augar and spice. It is a natural Custard, too lus- cious for the relish of most eople.So many unexpected tes are compounded in it that it is said that a person of the most hypochondriac temperament relaxes into @ smile when he tastes a Paw Paw for the first time. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid; or larger trees, by express at purchaser’s ex- pense, 35 cents each. TARTARIAN CHERRY. CHERRIES. EARLY RICH MOND.—Medium early, red, productive; acid, cooking. MAY DUKE.—Large red, rich and good quality; one of the very best. MONTMORENCY.—Large bright red, sour, late, excellent for cooking. BLACK TARTARIAN.—Large black, juicy, mild, sweet and excellent qual- fty ; early, valuable. Asa general purpose Cherry has few equals, no superior. NAPOLEON.—Very large, light red cheek, sweet, superior to Oxheart. YELLOW SPANISH.—Large, yellow, rich, sweet, excellent for canners. l-year-old trees, 20 cents each, $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, 25 cents eaca, $2.50 per dozen, by express at purchaser’s expense. JAPAN APRICOTS. Apricots are among our most delicious fruits. The Japan varieties are more vigorous growers, more productive, hardier and more desirable than the Ameri- can. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid; larger, by express at same price. DOWNING EVERBEARING MULBERRY. : Not only makes a handsome lawn tree, but produces delicious berries, begin- ning to fruit at 4 and 5 years of age, continues in bearing 3to4 months of the year, making it very desirable. The foliage is valuable for silkworms, while the fruit makes excellent chicken feed as well as a fine table dessert. The late Henry Z= Ward Beecher said he regarded it as an indispensable addition to every fruit gar- 2 den, and that he would rather have a Downing Mulberry tree than a Strawberry 2 bed. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid, or larger trees by express. healthy, carefully packed, and that they will reach our customers in g00d c004- LL_]]]SSj=SS22]a ceipt in good order, through neglect, improper planting, unfavorable seasons or other causes beyond our control. We will, however, share the loss with our customers and replace failures, upon satisfactory proof of proper care and treatment, at one-half original cost of plants that have failed. Cannot guarantee safe arrival if forwarded by freight. 110 PF 8 °a “ea ‘eyad opel, 399539 F29QThA TILE ON ‘A TAVW AUNGH WAM 0} ex9ps0 [Te ssorppy Address all orders to D 2 CI 3 n WM. HENRY MAULK, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. & CROSBY PEACH. PeoNUT. TREES. -— JAPAN MAMMOTH SWEET CHESTNUT. The value of the Japan Mammoth Sweet Chestnut, cannot be over estimated. The enormous | size of the nuts (4 to 6 inches around and 4 to7 in a burr) and their early bearing and great productiveness, are the wonder and admiration of all | who see them. Frequently trees 2 and 3 years old and but 3 to 4 feet high are heavily laden. The nuts ripen very early without the aid of frost, and 1 to 2 weeks earlier than the American sorts, and sell readily | at $8 to $10 per bushel. 1-year-old trees, 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00, by express, at pur- | chaser’s expense. | AMERICAN CHESTNUT. The well known chestnut of the forest, of | rapid, upright growth. A handsome shade tree. The nuts are unsur- | passed for sweetness and delicacy of flavor. l-year-old trees, 15 cents | each; 4 for 50 cents, postpaid; 2-year-old trees, 25 cents each; 3 for 60) cents, by express, at purchaser’s expense. JAPAN WALNUT. This species is found growing wild in the moun- | tains of northern Japan, and is as hardy asanoak. The leaves are of immense size, and of a charming shade of green. The nuts, which are produced in extreme abundance, grow in clusters of 15 or 20; have ashell thicker than an English walnut, but not so thick as the black walnut. The meat is sweet, of the very best quality; flavor like butternut, but less oily and much superior. The trees grow with much vigor, assuming a very handsome form, and need no pruning; mature early; bear young and are more regular and productive than the English walnut. 1-year- @ old trees, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, 40 cents a » & ual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover @ jelly, and an exceedingly attractive flowering shrub. pro- each; 3 for $1.00, by express, at purchaser’s expense. PERSIAN WALNUT, KAGHAZI. The hardiest of all soft-shelled wal- nuts, and stands several degrees below zero without injury. It is a vig- orous free grower, and transplants readily—very prolific, produc- ing nuts in clusters, and comes to fruiting very young. It puts out leaves and blossoms late in Spring, and is therefore especially desirable for sections subject to late frosts. The nut is largerthan . the ordinary varieties; the kernel full, plump, meaty; sweet and of finer flavor. l-year-old trees, 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts., postpaid. Larger trees by express, at purchaser’s expense, at Same price. THE ENGLISH WALNUT, or MADEIRA NUT. Isa handsome growing tree, with light green foliage and sil- very white bark, very ornamental. Nuts large, thin- shelled, sweet and delicious. 1-year-old trees, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents, postpaid. Larger trees, by express, at purchaser’s expense, at Same price. THE BUTTERNUT. Is a rapid growing tree, with long, tropical looking foliage. Begins to bear quite young, and produces enormously. Nuts long, kernel very sweet and delicate flavor. 1l-year-old trees, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees by express, at purchaser’s expense, at same price. THE PECAN. Is a beautiful, symmetrical and very rapid growing tree, with luxuriant, light green foliage, which it retains until late in the Fall, rendering it a very conspicuous and attractive shade tree, producing in great abundance oblong, smooth, thin-shelled nuts, with sweet and delicious Kernels. l-year-old trees, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, by express at purchaser’s expense, at same price. THE FILBERT, or Hazlenut, is of the easiest culture. Dwarf, hardy, abundant yielder. 1l-year-old trees, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 2-year-old trees, by express at purchaser’s expense, at same price. One tree of ench of any 6 Special No. 8. of the above valuable Nuts, purchaser’s own selection of varieties, 1 year old trees, only $1.00, postpaid. NEW JAPAN QUINCE, COLUMBIA. A rare combination of a magnificent fruit, unequalled for f ducing an abundance of bloom upon the first approach of < spring and before the foliage appears, making a striking ) effect. The fruit is so very fragrant that one specimen = Will soon fill aroom with a delightful perfume. It cooks = as tender as an apple and makes a fine jelly. The tree is hardy, healthy, free from blight or mildew. 1l-vear-old w trees, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 2-year-old trees, 40 cents & each; 3 for $1.00, by express, at purchaser’s expense. Peaches...» CROSBY FROST-PROOF. If you want peaches every year, and plenty of them, plant the Crosby. It fruits in New England every year, never having failed in eleven years, even when all others were killed by the winter. It is of large size, beautiful orange yellow, splashed with carmine and of best quality, ripening about mid-season. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. CHAIR’S CHOICE. A very large, late, yellow-fleshed variety; very handsome, rich, juicy, firm; flesh of excel- lent quality, freestone and a superior canning pea 20 cents each; $2 00 per dozen, postpaid. LOVETT’S WHITE. For a late white Peach, nothing could be more desirable. Large, perfectly white, free stone; an annual bearer of rich, luscious, juicy fruit. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. MOUNTAIN ROSE. An old reliable and very valuable Peach, ripening early; large size, skin whitish and nearly covered with rich, dark red; a valuable family and market sort. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. Larger trees of the above, by express, at same price. ooeSpecial No. * 4 Peaches only 60 cents, postpaid. Or larger trees by express, at purchaser’s expense, at same price, One of each of the above I can also furnish Crawford’s Early, Crawford's Late, Elberta, Beer’s Smock, Stump, Old Mixon, Wonderful, Ford’s Late White Peaches. 20cts. each; 7 for $1.00, postpaid; or larger, by express at purchaser’s expense, at same price, Hf A Hard Times Fruit and Nut Offer for 1896. Special No. 7° Only $1.00, postpaid. My Hard Times Fruit Offer for 1895 proved so popular and was re- ceived so favorably that I am prompted to again offer it in 1896, making it even more desirable by substituting Koonce Early Pear for Lincoln Coreless Winter, and adding a valuable new Berry and a Japan Mam- moth Chestnut, making it at once the most worthy collection ever of- fered for the money. If orderedsingly at catalogue prices would cost $2.10. 1 Koonce Early Pear. (See page 109.) 1 Parlin Beauty Apple. (See page 109.) FOR 1 Trifoliate Hardy Orange. (See page 112.) 1 Abundance Plum. (See page 110.) ONLY 1 Strawberry-Raspberry. (See page 112.) 1 Japan Mammoth Chestnut. (See page 111.) $1 .0O0. 1 Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry. (See pag »110.) 6 Valuable Trees, 1 year old,and 1 New Berry (7 Trees and Plants In all), for only $1.00, postpaid. Extra large trees, by ex- press at purchaser's expense, for only $1.50. Four-year-old tree, producing six quarts of Mammoth Nuts. Il J o8eq Page of Valuable Japan Berries. Qa : GOLDEN JAPAN MAYBERRY. Belongs to the Raspberry family, and ripens its fruits before Strawberries, and described as the most wonderful of all fruit novelties ever introduced. The bushes are distinct from all others, grow- ing like trees 6 to 8 feet high, with spreading branches; and all along the branches large, white, well- shaped blossoms are pendant, which are soon followed by the great sweet, glossy golden, Ssemi-trans- lucent berries. The plants when established will surprise one with their abundance of fruit. Unlike raspberries, it does not die down after fruiting, but continues to grow and increase in productiveness » with age and size. The berries are of a golden straw color, as large as Cuthbert raspberry, andripens @ 9 [BRaay—'eT the past have hardly awakened from their winter rest. Good, strong plants, 25 cents each; 8 for 65 cents; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. THE LOGAN BERRY. Raspberry-Blackberry. Originated with Judge Logan of California, from seed of the Aughinbaugh Blackberry, a wild, is pistillate variety, crossed or fertilized by pollen of the Red Antwerp Raspberry, producing a decided @ novelty, and if it succeeds generally as well as at its place of nativity, and at other places where it © | has been tested, it will prove a valuable addition to our fruits. The plants are unlike either the rasp- berry or blackberry, and are of a low trailing habit, more like the Wilson Blackberry the first year i after planting. Very large, strong canes or vines, without thorns, but have very fine soft spines, like those found on raspberry plants; leaves of deep green color, coarse and thick, more like those of x the raspberry than blackberry. The fruit is as large as the largest blackberry, is of the same shape, with globules similar to that fruit; color when fully ripe a dark, rich red. It partakes of both the flavors of raspberry and blackberry, being a combination of the two mixed, a very pleasant, mild, vinous flavor, delightful to the taste, not found in any other fruit, but peculiar to this alone. It is excellent for the table, eaten fresh or cooked, and for jelly or jams is without an equal. The fruit is firm and carries well; seed small and few. The vines are enormous bearers, ripening very early, beginning with strawberries and the bulk or nearly all ripe and gone before Raspberries become plentiful, rendering it a very valuable fruit for market. The genuine stock is very limited. Beware of seedlings which are being offered by some, and cannot but bring disappointment to the planters. Good, strong plants, 60 cents each; 2 for $1.00, postpaid. ox anSojys Special No. 9. One good, strong plant each of Golden Japan Mayberry, Logan Berry, Strawberry - Raspberry and Japanese Wineberry, the most remarkable berries ever in-= troduced, for only $1.00, post= paid. Extra large plamts, by express, at purchaser’s expense, at same price. GOLDEN JAPAN MAYBERRY. THE STRAWBERRY=-RASPBERRY. Rubus Sorbifolius, A very novel fruit from Japan; and from its characteristics thought to be a hybrid between the Strawberry and Raspberry. The plant is a low growing spreading bush, producing, its fruits in branching clusters of three or more at the ends of the stems. Af- er fruiting in the fall the plant dies to the ground, and the next Spring sends up new growth which produces the fruit on the young growth. The fruit in form and appear- ance, is a combination of the Strawberry and Raspberry; being formed of globules or drupes like the Raspberry, with form and color of a beautiful crimson Strawberry; large size, handsome, luscious, sprightly, sub-acid, pleasant flavor; excellent for sauce or jams; or very good as a dessert fruit; ripening with the Raspberry. Good, , strong plants, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 6 JAPANESE WINEBERRY. Belongs to the Raspberry family; is a strong, vigorous grower, attaining the usual height of a raspberry and is perfectly hardy in all positions, with- size fruit of out protection. It stands alike, the cold of Northern winters and the heat of Z E - sp X Strawberry- Southern summers, without the slightest degree of injury. Its leaves are of ; dS ee Raspberry. < the darkest green outside and silvery white underneath. The young shoots } N and branches are covered with reddish brown hair or moss. The fruit is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 berries in a bunch. These berries are from the time of formation and bloom, until they ripen, enclosed in a burr, which is formed by the calyx covering them entirely, giving the appearance of a Moss Rose bud. When ripe the burrs open, exhibiting a large berry of the brightest, light, glossy scarlet or sherry wine color. The flavor of the fruit is entirely distinct from any other berry, being very sprightly, sweet and juicy; having no disagreeable sour, but a delicate and luscious flavor peculiar to itself and superior to other berries. It is very juicy and makes the finest quality of wine. Good, strong plants, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. Special No. 10. one good, strong plant of each of the Japan Berries named above; and a strong l-year-old tree of Bismarck Apple, described and illus- trated on page 109, for only $1.25, postpaid. Extra large plants and tree, by express, at purchaser’s expense, at same price. TRIFOLIATE HARDY ORANGE. | A hardy species of the Orange from Japan, which withstands a cold of zero and below. Of bushy and thriving habit; leaves trifoliate, dark, iii | Z j \ Vie glossy green. Flowers large, white and very fragrant; the first appear- WAN {i ’ A h Dy AS \ ¥ ing very early in Spring and others following profusely during the sea- ( h s t ss iy) or Wiis ™ ct son; showing fruit and bloom at thesame time. Fruit bright yellow; very acid and unfit to eat; though very nice for lemonade. It is grow- ing luxuriantly, blooming and fruiting in parks of both Philadelphia Wy \ NAA and New York. 1-year-old, 20 cents each;3 for 50 cents, postpaid. i i iste vane 2year-old, by express, at purchaser’s expense, at same price. THE STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY. 112 a month before Hansell, before strawberries, and before the earliest of the standard raspberries of m= ‘SauaSs GuaLNvuvayd I2A0T) Pal Grd: § 9,9[uB8 VHA AUNGH “WA 03 SrepsO [VB ssOIPPY °¥ 6° “ud SuIydlepeljUd 6390198 J10QTIA TEAL “ON SS ee ee sf STRAWBERRIES. = At dozen rates will hep Se per eee; a 100 rates add 25 cents per 100 to cover cost of extra packing and postage. BUBACH NO. Seg (P.)—Remarkable for its vigor of plant and abundant yield. The berries are very large, light color and good quality, '* profitable as a market sort and very desirable for family use, ripening early. 35 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. very productive. Fruit is large size, bright and very showy, moderately firm and excellent quality. 85 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. LEADER.—A very vigorous plant with clean, healthy foliage. Immensely productive, of fine large fruit, of handsome conical form, deep scarlet and colors all over at once. Very firm, an excel- lent shipper and delicious quality. Valuable for eanning or preserving. 35 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. ‘ : TIMBRELL.—A thrifty, strong grower, with rank dark foliage and a very heavy yielder. Fruit is large, round, Symmetrical, uniform in size and shape, dark crimson in color, of high quality and firm. It has received universally high endorse- ment wherever tested; one of the best for family or | market. 35c. per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. LADY THOMPSON.—A seedling from North } Carolina. Mr. J. S. Westbrook, the largest Straw- 3} berry grower in the State, says: ‘It has more good z points than any berry I have ever seen, being early, = very large, a perfect bloomer and a good grower and shipper. It has perfect shape, good color and fine flavor. It is an enormous yielder, having picked 10,000 quarts per acre the past year. Al- though it ripens among the earliest it continues throughout the season until the latest, making an all-season berry. It has proven its adaptability to a wide range of country having been sufficiently tested. 35c. per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. BRANDYWINE.—Supposed to be a cross be- tween Glendale and Cumberland. The berries are of immense size, heart-shaped, regular and uniform; bright crimson; very handsome, firm and solid; excellentin quality, with fine flavor. The plant is remarkably vigorous, hardy and productive. The berries color all over evenly and retain their large size to the last, ripening medium to late. 50 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000. Ten plants of each of the above 6 Straw- . 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. 8. A AULE ie z & = = 2 ° » & Special No. 11. paid. By =xpress, at purchasers expense, 50 plants of each (300 5 plants) only $3.00, or 100 plants of each (600 plants) only $5.00. e ¢ RASPBERRIES. « « Atsingle or dozen rates will be mailed free; at 100 rates if 25 cents for 50 plants, and 40 cents for 100 plants to be added to cover cost of extra packing and postage. ROYAL CHURCH.—A large, strong-growing variety, thorns few and small; perfectly hardy. Continues in bearing three or four weeks; is very productive, over 150 berries having been counted on a single branch. The size of berries is very large, 4% inch or morein diameter—of uniform large size. Flavor delicious, aromatic and sprightly, ripening earlier than Cuthbert, larger, more productive and of better quality. 10 cents each; 4 for 25 cents; 50 cents per dozen; $8.00 per 100. COLUMBIAN.—A most vigorous grower; length and often over an inch in diameter; strong and woody; its roots are large, spreading and penetrate the soil to a great depth, thus en- abling it to resist drought. It propagates from the tips and never suck- ers from the root. It is very hardy, enduring 28 degrees below zero without harm. Fruit very large, often an inch in diameter; color, dark red, bordering on purple; adheres firmly to the stem and will dry on the bush if not picked; of rich, sprightly flavor; the best for canning or evap- orating, and probably the most productive of all raspberries. each; $2.50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Page 113.—Annua! Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS. Address all canes 10 to 15 feet in| 35 cents | GREENVILLE. (P.)—A large, robust plant with healthy foliage; Ui \ | berries (60 plants in all) only $1.00, post-| TIMBRELL STRAWBERRY. MILLER’S RED RASPBERRY.—Has been grown and fruited largely for the past ten years and is no untried novelty. The bush is a stout, healthy, vigorous grower, not quite so tall as Cuthbert, rather more stocky and dwarfish, and is well calculated to hold up the im- mense crops of large, luscious berries with which it is loaded. It is very hardy, remaining unhurt when Cuthbert and Thompson in same field were badly winter-killed. Berry is as large as Cuthbert holding its size until the end of the season, round in shape. Color bright red, does not fade, but will hold its color after shipment longer than any other red variety, core very small, does not crumble and is the firmest and best shipping berry in existence. Rich flavor and good quality. Time of ripening is with the earliest and continues until the end of Raspberry season. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.00 per dozen; $4.00 per 100. CUTHBERT.—Has been considered the leading late market variety and the best red raspberry in existence. No other of its class has proved of such general adaptability. Canes hardy and of strong, rampant growth, with large healthy foliage and very productive Fruit large, crimson, firm and good. 10c. each; 40c. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8 per 1000. GOLDEN QUEEN.—Is a yellow Cuthbert of large size, great beauty, high quality, hardy and productive. Succeeds admirably in allsections. A most valuable variety for family use. 10 cents each; 60 cents per dozen; $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. ~_BLACKBERRIES.— At single or dozen rates, will be mailed free; at 100 rates, if 25c. for 50 plants and 40c. for 100 plants be added to cover cost of packing and postage. OHMER.—Originated with Mr. N. Ohmer, probably the most exten- sive and successful fruit grower of Ohio. Originator of the Gregg Rasp- berry, which is better known; has been planted more extensively and with greater profit, to small fruit growers, than any other black Rasp- berry. For this new Blackberry to be disseminated by Mr. Ohmer, bear- ing his own name, it must have many rare points of excellence. He describes it as hardy, healthful, very large; ripening after Raspberries are gone and lasting until late in August when prices are up. Excellent quality, firm, no core, and sweet before soft or fully ripe. Five Points of Merit: Hardiness—As hardy as any good berry; Large Size—As large as the largest; Productiveness—It is immensely productive; Quality—It is the most delicious of all Blackberries; Late—Ripening with Taylor and sells at highest prices. It is a very strong grower having passed through 16° below zero uninjured. Price, 15 cents each; $1.00 per dozen; $4.00 per 100. MINNEW ASKI. — Originated in New York State, a seedling of Kittatinny and extremely hardy. | ‘Erie.:......... OO). 260 20 00 z 4) (Senecas Ui viean: ic. -c0-t White, Mountain Rose, Crawford’s Early, | Cumberland (Per.).. 25 50 400 | Minnewaski...... 50.62500=—.20 00 @ Crawford’s Late, Elberta, Beer’s Smock, | Dayton (Per.)........ 25 Or 8.00) kOhmern:c-c cere eee 10 400 30 % Stump, Old Mixon, Wonderful, Ford’s Late | E. P. Roe (Per.).... 25 50 400 | Oregon Evergreen... 100 400 350 e White. Edgar Queen (Per.) 25 50) = 4'.00) |PSny deritss.tscc- 40 10 10 00 : Extra, 1 year, 5 to 6 feet...............s04 a 8 00 $75 00 | Epping (Imp.)........ 50 100 600) Stone’s Hardy 50 100 1000 = First class, 1 year, 4 to 5 feet... ; Eureka (Imp.)... 25 SO 4 OOF Tay lOn cee tee cccce cetees rece cnc cece 50 100 1006 O Medium, 1 year, 3 to 4 feet..... Gandy (Per.)........ 2 50 400/ Wilson’s “Early. 40 86100 6 00 ‘= Second class, 1 year, 2 to 3 ft... Greenville (Imp.)... 3> 100 6500] Wilson Jr................ 50 1 00 70 wl AUP TV STG 0 a ee Haverland (Imp.)..... 2% 50 400 | Lucretia Dewberry............... 50 100 9 00 nm PLUMS oe W. (ne (Per.). pe 2 0 a a ATDIinO DT peice ees caseccesne 50 200 1500 . essie ia) Se eueseness BY 5 & Spaulding, Satsuma, Abundance, Burbank, | Kentucky (Per.).. 25 50 = 4:00 HARDY GRAPES. & German Prune and Lombard. Wiedderi(Reriyiteccccesccscs-ce 35 100 500 ; First class, 4 t0 6 feet...........cccsscs00 $20 Lady Thompson (Imp.). 35 100 500 | At dozen rates will be mailed free; at 100 rates, = Lincoln, first class, 3 to 5 feet........... IDG EW) Oo) eee ee 3 «6. 60-—«i‘éd4 00. |_~—s if 380 cts. for 50 plants and 40 cts. for 100 plants & Willard, first class, 3 to 5 feet........... er Ore) eohae 35 - 50 4 00 be added to cover packing and postage. -] arshall (Per.).. 5 0 00 ital ft h variety é CHERRIES. Mary (Imp. B20. Oo |, PBS Coa aise cae vordcty Ganete the cm < Early Richmond, May Duke, Montmorency, nee Tooele Pam 33 50 ~ 00 the small letters the color of the fruit, red, 6 Black Tartarian, Napoleon, Yellow Spani.h, | 5 P g (Per.) He 50 5 00 white and black. © Gov. Wood, Elton, Downer L. Red, Windsor. ALLY (BEL .).-0.-cereresseereeeeeees ze " © Wirst class, 2 years $90 00 Yanker ere ey DO 1 ef 7 on lyearold. 2years old J I AV CATS. vc ccnscccscscccecsnsecenceses S20 rineeton ie er.(.. 25 5 4 doz. 100 doz. 100 = Rocky i 2 YAMS... -- 15 00 Princess (Per.)............-. 2 60 400] Agawam, (M. 1)... $100 $500 $1 25 $10 00 % Rocky Mountain Dwarf, 3 years..... 15 00 Sharpless (Per.).... 23 50 400| Brighton, (M.r)....... 100 750 200 1000 & 2 years...... 10 00 Shuckless (Per.)... 35 50 400 | Catawba, (L. r.). 75 8300 410 600 “ “ “ © , ( g CHESTNUTS seeseese 7 50 Saini (Per,)... 2 50 400 | Champios, (E. 7 200 4100 80 a ennessee (Per. 25 a 400 | Colerain, (E. w.).. 800 2000 500 400 Fa < = Timbrell (Imn.) 39 100 7 50 Goltmnitas (M. b 500 4000 600 60 00 r apan ee oe sees 2815 ie Van Deman (Pe 35 60 400] Concord, (M. b.) 75 200 4100 800 aan TRUE pie Ps Strawberries marked “Per.” have perfect blos- | Delaware, (M. r.). 100 600 20 90 8 Hau memean Sweet, : fear ii ia 1¢ oF soms, while those marked “lmp.’ are | imper- | Early Victor, (E. b. 7a 4 “eH z = 5 00 “ “ aeaee 4tos ft 15 00 fect and must be planted near a perfect | Eaton, (EB. b.)............... 100 750 200 1000 real, Oe Mn es ee > flowering variety, for best results. Empire State, (E. w.). 100 500 200 70 5 WALNUTS, Etc. Green Mount'n, (E. w.) 3.00 2000 5 00 40 00 & Japan, 1 year, 1 to 2 feete..ecseceeeeee$15 MISCELLANEOUS. Ree ee ta ko Le eee S Moore’s Early, (E. b.).. i 4 Rey Rate ies ee ey _ 100 | 1000 | Niagara, (M. W.).....-« 7 300 10 8 | years, 4 to 6 feet... : Trifoliate Orange, MY GIG. os. cncere-s $300 $ 2000 | Ohio Early, (E. b.)........ 4.00 6 0 ay English, 1 year, 1 to 2 feet.... .- 10 2 years..... 5 00 40 00 | Pocklington, or W.)... 60 300 7 4@ ® Pecan Pee rece: raat : os 3 VOTE: 7 50 50 00 Salem, (L. r.) sawam 2 00 5 00 130 7@ St ayears 2toateed. ig | BehawbenRacpbets em boo | Woo tas So Tee Oe » <2 tooteet..... 4 < 25 y 5 & Fiiberts, 1 year, I to 2 feet 7 6 00 Logan Berry............-. 40 00 Worden, (8b). jae: P o “i 2 years. 8 to 4 feet............... 7 60 Golden Japan Mayberry 1500 123500 or Ninh prices on larger quantitiea 115 * THOROUGHBRED PIGS * My stock has always been and will always umy— Olt 040.7 be my best advertisement. Few, if any, in the | live-stock business, shipping as largely as I do, | spend so little in advertising. A pair of pigs, 5 ] itt mm ue oe CR ie TTT TMM hs ruin ] PL TUT I R 2 nie ii } | 2 Sheep, or a trio of chickens sent into a neigh- 4 ae Lai) | borhood, is at once a standing advertisement 2 Zz “ia | of the superior excellence of my stock, bring- i ing me frequently any number of other orders, a 1 so that I have not only made shipments to all § H parts of the United States, but also exported = } 2 large number of animals to the West Indies, # ! Europe, ete. Ze A ot Nan ee 30 $68T 2 This most profitable breed origina- Ez | ted im Chester Co., this State, mot 406 j miles from our office. Order direct and « fobtain the genuine; by placing your jg | order at omce you imsure the pick of6¢6 j hundreds of as Fime Pigs as cam be found im America. We consider our= | selves Headquarters for the Best Speci= = | mens ofthis Breed. It will repay you to § read the following short summary of 4 A pair of | DAOTD | their merits: are invaluable on ac- Model Chester] ~ | GjESTER WHITES count of their Jarge size Lt The genuine Chester White, such as we ship, have the following prominent characteristics: head very short and broad between the eyes ; ears, medium, and projecting forward; neck, short and thick ; joints, large and full; body, lengthy, deep and “ well-ribbed out,’”’ giving ample room for large, sound lungs; back, broad and very straight; hams, large full and deep, with fine bones; legs, short and well set under the body, of sufficient strength for bearing the heavy weight; hair, perfectly white; skin, fine and thin; tail, neat and small in proportion to size of body. The accompanying cut of the fine pair ‘“‘King of Chester County” and ‘Chester County Model of Perfection,” is drawn from life by an artist visiting the farm for that purpose. Price: Single pigs 2 to 3 months 01d, $12.50; pair, boar and sow, not akin, $20.00; trio, 1 boar and 2 sows, not akin, $29.00. Gq ¢ A R A NTE I guarantee all stock shipped to be strictly first- class, and as represented, also that they shall arrive at destination in good order. BOXING, ETC.—I box comfortably, but at the same time as lightly as possible, deliver on board cars in this city, put trough for feed and water in box, and supply feed for journey free of charge. Customers must pay transportation charges. ALL ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IN ROTATION Chester Whites. They will readily fatten into pork at nine to ten months, when they will weigh 300 to 325 pounds. As perfected to-day, the Poland AS RECEIVED. mu I claim for Poland Chinas that for early fattening quali- China is, beyond doubt, entitled to a position as a very valuable breed, |f We have in them a breed thoroughly established, of fixed characteristics, of fine style and |j specially suited to roughing it on the Western plains. unquestioned good qualities, which can be relied upon for the production of a progeny of like qualities and character. popular and numerous breed of swine in the Western States, being found in arge quantities, bred more or less pure, in almost every section of the West and North-West. sow, not akin, $25.00; trio, 1 boar and 2 sows, not akin, $35.00. SMALL YORKSHIRES ties that recommend them to all at an early age; meat is very fine in texture and quality. size that is very desirable for family or packers’ use. show them to waste less in dressing than any other breed. I offer a most excellent strain of this breed and send certified pedigree with each pig ties and continued growth, they are second only to |f The Poland Chinas are the most |f Price: Single pig, 2 to 3 months old, $15.00; pair, boar and |f \ Have united in them a great many superior quali- |f They fatten easily They grow to a|f Careful experiments |f —they readily weighing 200 to 225 pounds at five to six months old, 400 to 700 pounds at twelve or fourteen months, 1000 pounds even, ; ea ; "not being an unusual weight attained by well- fattened old porkers. Fine forms; ready fattening qualities—as they can be fattened > for market at any age, and may be fed to any reasonable weight desired ; good | bacon, flesh rating as A 1; docility and prolificness. They are gentle, quiet jg and easily kept. They are not liable to mange as some prejudiced breeders, or those who have ‘axes to grind” on other grindstones, so positively state. Chester Whites are also a well and thoroughly established breed, with well defined charac- =| teristics to which they breed very true—as true as the Berkshires or Poland Chinas. There is no doubt that the fame and good name of Chester Whites has suffered 4 considerably by the shipments of certain unprincipled dealers; men, such as will be py found in every business, who would buy up worthless mongrels, whose only pretense & to the genuine was their white color and perhaps looped ears, and palm them off for @ the ‘* Genuine Chester Whites.”’ There are as poor hogs in Chester County as any-° where in America, and_we have sold the pure stock of Chester Whites in this very county at FANCY PRICES. We have shipped our pigs to almost every State in the Union, and everywhere they prove the very best sort of an advertisement, procuring for our firm numbers of new customers. We have no superior, if any equal, in our shipments of this profitable breed. f Whites. is a @ NOTE. - - 1 CAN FURNISH OLDER PIGS OF ANY OF THESE BREEDS, AND & WILL CHEERFULLY SUBMIT PRICES ON APPLICATION. i a an shipped. Price: Single pig, 2 to 3 months old, $15.00; pair, boar and sow, not akin, $25.00; trio, 1 boar and 2 sows, not akin, $35.00. 3 = mos — zs : , pee ET 2 — = — ed | JE SEY EDS The Reds have been bred in New Jersey upwards of fifty years, consequently are thor- R R oughly established, breeding in all cases remarkably true, The most important quali- ll ties for which they ure esteemed are—first, unusually heavy weights attained at small cost. Second, hardy constitutions. Third, good breeding and fattening qualities, Fourth, their exemption from the mange. They are of one solid red color throughout. Whe= full grown they are of a dark but very red w color, and perfectly free from white. They have short snouts; small head in proportion to size of body; 8 loop ears. They should have a long, deep, and rangy body, and rather coarse bone; hair inclining to § | bristles on the baek. They will weigh at twelve months, 300 to 400 lbs.; and at eighteen to twenty months, 450 to 700 Ibs. I ship extra choice specimens of this breed, and all pigs shipped are guaranteed rg pure bred and first-class; in every particular. Price: Single pig, 2 to 3 months old, $10 00; pair, boar i and sow, not akin, $18.00 trio, 1 boar and 2 sows, not akin, $26.00. \ i; BERKSHIRES J have for many years made this breed a specialty, and consider that I ship specimens 8 } H 24001 TLAT ‘ON ‘VIAVH AMNAH “WA 09 sxopso that are unsurpassed. With every pig sent out from my establishment goes a certified iF pedigree which is short and direct to importation. I will give some of the esteemed qualities of this, _ breed Sows are very prolific and good sucklers. They at all times breed remarkably true in color, 5 markings, ete. They are unusually hardy, with high vital powers, shifting well for themselves. Young § = fl pigs are very strong, active and grow well. They may be fattened and marketed atany age. Their flesh + is of the very highest quality. They are less liable to disease than other breeds. Price: Single pig, 2 to 3 months old, $15.00; pair, boar and sow, not akin, $25.00; trio, 1 boar and 2 sows, not akin, $35.00. : re a SS ‘S A READER of this book whom it will not benefit to read Greiner’s “How to Make 4 THERE IS NOT the Garden Pay.” It will give me pleasure to present a copy of this $2.00 cloth-bound ° book, absolutely free to any of my customers ordering anything from this catalogue to the vabue of $6.00 or upe Z wards, provided they request the book when sending in their order. - * - - - . rg 116 == BERKSHIRE. Address all Orders to WM, HENRY MAULF, No. 1711 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. ~ é e 117,—Annual Catalogue for 1896 of Maule’s Four-Leaf Clover GUARANTEED SEEDS, I have spared no expense to have the finest stock of each breed, and keer several distinct yards of each breed, so that we can send out stock not akin. The prices quoted, which are my very lowest, are for first-class breeding fowls, from the very best strains and properly mated. r INDIAN GAMES. INDIAN GAMES.—The quickest-growing chick from the shell up to 10 or 12 weeks, of any breed; at 12 weeks old have seen males weigh 8to4lbs. each. The fiesh is of the finest quality, juicy and tender. They are easily cared for,and are without dovbt the fowl for those who want quick growth, good size, good laying and eating qualities, and beauty in appearance, combined. Price—Single male, $5.00; pair, $8.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $12.00. Eggs, $2.50 per 13; $4.50 per 26. BUFF LEGHORNS.—A new variety of the Leghorn family, first brought out by Mrs. Lister Kay, of England, from whom our strain was obtained. This breed on ac- count of wonderful qualities as an egg pro- ducer, and early maturity, is bound to be- come popular. They are the best layers I have ever had in my yards; the chicks are easily raised, grow rapidly, are very plump, heavy meated and yellow skinned. The comb, ear lobes and legs are the same as the Brown or White Leghorns, but in plumage they are a _ beautiful buff. Like all new breeds The Buff Leghorns do not all breed exactly true, but are showing a marked im- OR each year. Price—Single male, 500; pair, $8.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pul- lets, $12.00. Eggs, $2.50 per 13; $4.50 per 26. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES.—The most beautiful of all breeds of Wyandottes. Color, golden bay laced with black; characteristics Same as other Wyandottes. Price — Single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 | broilers, at 8 to 10 weeks, than the Brahmas. THOROUGHBRED Pouutry and Eccs For Harcuine I guarantee all eggs fresh, and true to name. I can EGGS FOR HATCHING ship eggs by express only, and use the utmost eare in packing, but cannot guarantee any number to hatch, as this depends on causes over which I have no control. 1! have frequently forwarded eggs from 1000 to 3000 miles, and had 12 out of 13 hatch out a chick. ROSE COMBED BROWN AND WHITE LEGHORNS.— to the sire combed, except that aney have 4 rose comb. 5 single male, $4; pair, $7. ; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10. Eggs WHITE-CRESTED BLACK POLISH.—Excellent 1 fine quality for the table. These fowls attract a good deal of attention, and for an ornamental fowl for park or lawn, I can highly reeommend them. Price, single male, $4; pair, $7; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10. Eggs, $2.50 per 13. BUFF COCHINS.—They thrive well in the smallest yards, and are most excellent Winter layers. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.50 per 13. WHITE COCHINS.—Very hardy, and make excellent broilers: Mature early, good Winter layers. Price of both fowls and eggs, same as Buff Cochins. PARTRIDGE COCHINS.—Attractive appearance and large size. Price of both fowls and eggs, same as Buff Cochins. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS.—Have all the good points that make the Plymouth Rock such a favorite, but have a pure white plumage. They are very prolific layers and make excellent mothers, a most profitable breed for either the farmer or fancier. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cock- erel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.50 per 13. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS.—For general purposes, may be justly entitled the “Farmer’s Fowl.’’ They are very hardy, most excellent Jayers, and one of the very best market fowls. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 13. LIGHT OR DARK BRAHMAS.—No breed makes larger or better Very docile and easily enclosed by alow fence. Price for either Light or Dark Brahmas, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 13. BROWN AND WHITE LEGHORNS.—Single Comb.—They ma- ture very early, and make good table fowls. Price, either Brown or White, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00 ; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10. Eggs, $2 per 13. WHITE-FACED BLACK SPANISH.—One of the handsomest fowls and also one of the best layers. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00 ; trio, i cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs $2.50 per 13. BLACK HAMBURGS.—Are non-setters, and for layers are hard to surpass. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs. $2,00 per 13. HOUDANS.—Ate prolific layers of large rich eggs. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs $2.50 per 13. BLACK-BREASTED RED GAME.—Are most excellent table fowls, prolific layers; good foragers and when desired can bear the closest confine- ment. Price, single male, $4.50; pair $8.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $11.50. Eggs, $2.50 per 13. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS.—They are good layers, and are the most profitable breed for market. Gobblers 2 years old will often weigh 30 to 40 pounds. Price, single gobbler, $7.00; pair, $10.00; trio, 1 gobbler and 2 hens, $14.00. Eggs, $5.00 per 13. VOULTRY MARKER This little instrument is for marking young and old chickens and all kinds of fowl. Invaluable to breeders and farmers, as markings will enable them to recognize their own fowl at a glance. Thus, 15 # figures can be made into 225 different @% combinations and can be increased by marking skin of wing. An advantage for young chicks, as eggs are marked from different breeds and as soon as hatched are marked, thus enabling you to tell their age and every detail. Similar pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 13; $3.50 per 26. DERBYSHIRE RED CAPS.—This breed Made in two sizes, nickel-plated, steel cutter and ‘although well-known in England is comparatively spring, small and neat to carry in vestpocket. Price, new inthe U.S. From my experience with them the last three or four years I can heartily recom- MAMMOTH mend them as most excellent layers and also first-class table fowls. They are fast becoming a favorite in this country; they are beautifully marked and in color are a red or rich brown and black. Full grown birds will weigh from 6 to 7 lbs. for cock and 5 to 6for hen. They are non-setters and make a most excellent egg pro- ducing sort. Kggs I offer my customers are from birds bred direct from imported stock. $2.50 per 13; $4.50 per 26. BLACK MINORCA. BLACK MINORCAS.—Grow to a good size and are one of, if not the most prolific layers. Eggs very large, weighing from 2 to 8 ounces each. Price, single e, $4.00; pair. $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 13. WHITE MINORCAS.-—Similar to the Black, exceptin plumage. Price same as the Black. SENS oF) , PEKIN DUCKs, 117 25 cents, postpaid. BRONZE. WHITE WYANDOTTES.—Similar to Silver Laced except in plumags which is a pure white. Price, single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 13. SILVER LACED W YVANDOTTES.— Unusu- ally hardy. Most excellent lay- ers, good mothers. Single male, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, $2.00 per 18. GSH. BLACK LANGSHAD maturity and grow te a larg od layers all the year round. Price, f >, $4.00; pair, $7.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, $10.00; at £2.50 per 18. PEKIN DUCKS.—They are without doubt the best laying duck known. Price, single drake $8.50; pair, $6.00; trio, 1 drake and 2 ducks, $9.06 Eggs, $2.00 per 153. S.—They attain early 5 ( Size SINC Bi The “PLANET JR.” Garden Tools. These are the most popular and complete garden tools made. They are known the world over, and beyond question are the most perfect 1n design, construction and finish, and most practical yet invented. I offer them this year more perfect, more labor-saving and money-earning than ever. No wide-awake farmer or gardener can afford to be without them. Space will not permit illustrating and describing all of the “Planet Jr.” tools; but I will gladly send a fully illustrated catalogue to any who desire it; and I can supply promptly anythirg ordered. The New ‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill. Until recently there was no such thing as a Hill Dropping Seeder, the most modern Drills, sowing continuously only, but the demand for a machine that could be adjusted to sow in hills was very great. This Drill will sow in a continuous row, in the ordinary way, with the greatest regularity; but its distinctive feature is that it will arcp neatly in hills, either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty-four inches apart. It opens the furrow, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next % row, all at one operation. The hopper holds three quarts. The wheel is 18 inches § hign. It is changed in a moment from hill dropping to drill work. It has a force y, feed, sows equally well whether the hopper is full or contains only a paper of seed, } and will not injure delicate seed, such as radish, cabbage, etc. Price, $9.00. The *‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 2 Seed Drill. This tool 1s used the world over, and, with the exception of our Hill Dropping Drill, is the most perfect drill known. It holds two and one-half quarts. The drill sows in an even, regular stream, whether there is much or little in the hop- per. The opening piow, being directly between the wheels, follows all irregulari- ties of the ground, is adjustable and once set, opens the furrow at a uniform depth, and the seeds are deposited in a very narrow line. The machine is extremely sim- ple, having no agitators, belts or gearing, the seed cannot be injured, even if sprouted. The plow is adjustable and opens a very narrow furrow, which is a great The “Planet dr. 1) Combined Drill and Wheel Hoe, peek for after a Price, $6.50. CULTIVATOR, RAKE AND PLOW. This is the most popular combined tool known, and its friends have been gained by substantia! merit alone. Asa seed sower it is identical with the No.2 “Planet Jr.” Drill, except in size, and has all its merits, its strength, durability, ease of opera- tion and perfection of work. This combined tool has a com- plete set of cultivating tools, and all its operations are: rapid, easy, perfect and delightful. When used as a Drill - the seed is sown with great regu- larity and at uniform depth, regu- lated at pleasure. The hopper holds one quart. Froma Drill it is changed to its other uses by ur- screwing but two bolts, when any of the attachments shown in fhe No. 2 Seed Drill. cut can be instantly attached. Price, $9.00. : The ‘‘Planet Jr.’ Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow. Thousands of farmers and gardeners who own this tool save its cost once or more times every year, for in an onion field and among many other crops, one can do more =& z : = and better work with it than six men with ordinary hoes. It is invaluable for all mar- ket garden crops. The wheels are only ten inches high, as a high wheel is wrong for a SA Wheel Hoe, since the wheels are simply depth regulators, not load carriers. The “Planet Jr.” Double Wheel Hoe will ENN straddle plants eighteen inches high, and finish rows from six to eighteen inches apart at one passage. All the tools shown ia the cut go with the machine for the price; and all the blades are steel, hardened in oil and polished. The wheels are adjustable to make the work shallow or deep, as required and to adopt the machine to all width rows. Price, $6.00. The ‘‘Planet Jr.’’ Plain Double Wheel Hoe. To accommodate those who have little work but hoeing, we offer the machine just described with hoes No. 3 Hill Dropping Drill. nSojwiep lenuay— sil Sea This is the first year that this machine has been offered widely, but the machine has been tested thoroughly by careful gardeners and nurserymen during the season of 1895, and the manufactuyvers guaran- tee it to give entire satis- faction. Sows either in hills or continuous rows. Price, $9.00. “Planet Jr,’’ ~ Combined Drill. SGUUS GHHRLINVUVAD 1940[9 JueT-1NOyq Se[NVy JOOGSET FOZ . SN only. The other parts can be added at any time, and will be found to fit. It is just the thing for onion grow- \ ers and others who want a hoe only, and at asmall cost. Price, $3.50. ‘Planet Jr.’’ Double SS The ‘‘Planet dr.”’ Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow. This Wheel Hoe is considerably lighter than the Double, but does almost the same variety of work, being used mostly between the rows, yet it can be used to hoe both sides at once, while plants are small, by placing the wheel at one side of the frame. The form of the hoes insures a forward slanting cut © next to the plant and consequent close work without danger, and thorough cul- °S tivation of the soil. The rakes and cultivator teeth, and “iN the hoes and plow enable the operator to perform al- » most every variety of work, either in the field or garden. i All rows from six to eighteen inches apart can be hoed at one passage. The frame is quickly raised or lowered. I Wheel Hoe. 9} SIDpPIO [[V ssoippy WA i a to regulate depth; and the wheel has an extra broad 2 : pam, = face. Priee, $4.50. a 9 Eira. ” * The “Planet Jr.’? No. 8 Horse Hoe. Mum aR AUR bl oe Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as Cultivator and Plow. a this Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use through- ‘‘Planet Jr.’’ This popular tool is exactly the same as out the civilized world. It isso strongly built as to withstand in- Single Wheel the “Planet Jr.” Single Wheel Hoe, except- jy credible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. For 1896 we of- Hoe. ing that it does not have the rakes = fer important improvements on this machine as follows: or leaf lifter. Price, $8.75. 2 The Standards are framed up hollow with round throats of stiff ° steel; they polish quickly and free themselves readily from ob- The “