. The Maule seed book for 1905. ort crops this fad is of special importance. EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex* treinely early muskmelou, which I introduced to the American public In 1895, matures a full week earlier than any large sort, and is profit- able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market twoweeks in advance of other varieties. The shape Is well sliown in theillustration, which is from a photograph. Tlie flesh is yellow almost tothe rind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon is handsome in ap-pearance and sure to attract attention In the mark
. The Maule seed book for 1905. ort crops this fad is of special importance. EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS. — (Yellow flesh.) This ex* treinely early muskmelou, which I introduced to the American public In 1895, matures a full week earlier than any large sort, and is profit- able on that account. Indeed, it is not infrequently in the market twoweeks in advance of other varieties. The shape Is well sliown in theillustration, which is from a photograph. Tlie flesh is yellow almost tothe rind. The skin is finely netted, and the melon is handsome in ap-pearance and sure to attract attention In the market. I advise growersto pinch ofl the ends of the main shoots when two or three feet long, toencourage more abundant blossoming and earlier maturity. Thispractice makes the fruit heavier as well as earlier. The Grand Rapidsis absolutely the earliest of all large melons, and I particularly recom- y mend It to those whose profits depend upon being first in market. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound, 30 cts.; pound, MAULES SUPERIOR. — (Green flesh.) This excellent earlymuskmelon, which I introduced, now holds a permanent place inpublic esteem. It ripens about the same time as Jenny Lind, but larather larger than that variety. Its shape and appearance are shownin the illustration. The vine is very prolific, frequently producingfive to seven melons. The quality is unsurpassed, and it is a perfectshipper. The fruit is never known to crack or rot at the blossom end,and is so attractive In appearance as to command a higher price in themarkets than other early sorts. Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c.; % lb., 4()c.; lb., Full cultural directions are printed on every packet of Maules Seeds. T<n IS catalogue is my salesman. I am glad to send it free of charge to iny customers and alluho xvrite for it: but after you receive my catalogue do not expect to be deluged with lettersand private mailing cards asking you to buy Maules Seeds. Maules Seeds have always so
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