Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Vegetable Seeds for 1917 



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Pkis., Ozs. and M Lbs. 

 Delivered Free 



Squash 



GoURGE 



Calabaz ,. 

 g'prlap SCurbia 

 Parcel Post Bates, see Page 3 

 1 Oz. Bush Varieties for M Hills: Large Seeded Varieties. 15 Hills; ? to 3 Lbs. 

 Busk; 3 to // Lbs. Large Seeded per acre 

 Culture. Sow in hills in the same manner and at the same time as 

 Cucumbers and Melons, the bush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running 

 kinds from to 9 feet apart. 



Bush Varieties 



Boston Marrow 

 Squash 



304. Mammoth or Giant Summer Crookneck Squash. Double the 

 size of the ordinary Grookneck and very warty, fine for market. Pkt. Sc. 

 Oz. 10c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. I 



329. Fordhook Bush. Early, sweet and dry, oblncg, bright yellow, 

 one of the handsomest and best keeping Winter varieties, also a good Summer 

 sort. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c. U Lb. 25c. Lb. 7.")c. 



331. Bolgiano's Extra Early Dawn Squash. The earliest and finest 

 white Bush Squash. (Specialty, see page 32.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. 

 J^Lb. .i.3c. 14 Lb. 60c. Lb. .SI. 00. Postpaid. 



501. New Extra Early Jersey White Bush. An extra early strain of 

 the White Bush. Pkt. 5c. Oi. 10c. I4 Lb. 2.5c. Lb. 75c. 



191. Long Island White Bush. An improved strain of Early While 

 Scallop Bush; very prolilic. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. H Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. 



265. Extra White Bush Scalloped or Patty Pan Squash. Good fii/.e, 

 uniform, a heavy cropper, and early. The skin is white and the flesh fine 

 grained and tender. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. li Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. 



267}^. Mammoth Whits Bush Scalloped. Frequently 12 to 1 I 

 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. J ; Lb. 2.5c. Lb. 75c. 



271. Early Yellow Bush Scalloped. A very early, flat, scalloped 

 variety of largest size; skin deep orange; flesh pale yellow and well flavored. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. i| Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. 



211. Mammoth Yellow Bush Scalloped or Golden Custard. Simi- 

 lar to Early Yellow Bush, but very much larger. A splendid variety, very 

 prolilic and a good seller. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. H Lb. 20c. Lb. 60c. 



269. Golden Summer Crookneck Squash. Of dwarf, bushy habit, 

 very productive; skin yellow; flesh greenish-yellow color, dry and agreeable 

 flavor. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. ',i Lb. 25c. Lb. 76c. 



Running Varieties 



272. Early Prolific Orange iMarrow. A very early, 

 prolific Boston Marrow of most delicate flavor and uniform 

 type. Suitable for Fall or Winter. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. }4 

 Lb. 20c. Lb. 60c. 



273. Boston Marrow. Oval, bright orange, flesh yel- 

 low. Our stock is exceptionally fine. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 M Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



270. The New Red or Golden Hubbard. Red, ex- 

 ceedingly showy and attractive. Flesh much richer in color 

 than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c. M Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. 



80. The True Hubbard Squash. Vines of strong run- 

 ning growth; fruits large, olive shape, with dark green skin, very 

 richflesli. Anexcellentkeeper and of splendid quality. Our strain 

 isextrafine. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c. }i Lb. 25c. Lb. 7.5c. 



330. Chicago Warted Hubbard. A superior strain of 

 mammoth size witli skin heavily warted. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 2 Ozs. 15c. M Lb. 25c. l,b. .S.5c. 



274. Improved Winter Crookneck or Cushaw 

 Squash. Mottled green and white; flesh is yellow, solid, 

 fine grained and sweet; excellent for pies. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. 

 H Lb. 25c. lb. 75c. 



Pumpkins 



PoTiRON Culture. May be planted middle of .Spring among Indian Corn or in field or garden, 



Calabaza „ in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way. 4 seeds in a hill; in other respects are cultivated in 



flSroajf SCurbiB same manner as Melons and Gucumbers ; avoid planting near other v ines. 2 lbs. to acre. 



102. King of the Mammoth or True Potiron. The 



Great Prize Pumpkin growing the largest of all, from 100 to 

 200 pounds in weight, bright yellow, tender, excellent. Pkt. 

 5c. Oz. 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c. M Lb. 25c. Lb. S5c. 



364. Golden Oblong Pumpkin. Produces oblong, 

 bright, orange colored fruits of good size, with rich colored 

 flesh. PkT. 5 •. Oz. 10c. U Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



13& Sriall Sugar Pumpkin. Small orange colored, 

 sweet. Pkt. .5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 45c. 



1069. Connecticut Field or Large Yellow Pumpkin. 

 Excellentforstockfeeding. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. ;| I>b. 15c. Lb. 35c. 



10,58',^). Kentucky Large Field. Flat, fine for Pumpkin 

 pies. Winter, etc. Pkt. 5e. Oz. 10c. }4 Lb. 15c. Lb. 3.5c. 



One Ounce to 100 feel of drill. 10 to 



12 pounds in drills for an acre. ?5 



to 35 pounds broadcast for an acre 



Culture. Sow as early as the ground can be worked in the 

 Spring, in driUs 12 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 

 6 inches to the row. Keep them free from weeds. Cultivate 

 the same as Carrots and Parsnips. Sow S to 10 pounds to 

 the acre. One ounce to 50 feet of drill. 



504. Large White. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 1.5c. U 

 Lb. 45c. Lb. $1.60. 



365. Winter Luxury. A superior pie Pumpkin, small, 

 but enormously productive and an excellent keeper; shape 

 slightly oval, about 10 inches in diameter; color golden-russet, 

 finely netted; flesh deep golden, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



299. Striped Cushaw. Skin striped with mottled-green 

 bands of creamy white. Rich yellow meat, tender and of fine 

 flavor. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 1,5c. U Lb. 35c. Lb. $1.00. 



225. Sweet Potato Pumpkin. Finest variety for 

 table. Pkt. .5c. Oz. 10c. V| Lb. 20c. Lb. 50c. 



89. Large Cheese Pumpkin. Forms flat like a cheese; 

 a sure cropper and extensively grown for canning. Pkt. 5c. 

 Oz. 10c. M Lb. 15c. Lb. 40c. 



Salsify or Oyster Plant 



Parcel Post Bates, 

 see Page 3 



Salsifis 

 Ostion Vegetal 



275. Bolgiano's New "Great Giant" Salsify. The 



largest, purest and best Salsify to grow. (Specialty, see page 

 32.) Pkts. .5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. hi Lb. 50c. J4 Lb. 90c. 

 Lb. $1.75. Postpaid. 



270. Sandwich Mammoth White Salsify. Superior 

 in quality, pure white color, very meaty and fine flavor. Our 

 stock unusually good, grows so large and shapely. Pkts. 5c 

 and 10c. Oz. 15c. M Lb. 45c. Lb. $1.65. 



Great 

 Giant 

 Salsify 



Spinach 



Bolgiano's Bloomsdale 

 Curled Savoy Spinach 



1104. Curled Leaf Savoy or Bloomsdale, Imported. We grow many thousands of pounds of both the American 

 and Imported seed each year. We believe our private stock is the choicest it is possible to produce. We solicit your 

 orders. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15e. }4 Lb. 35c. }i Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1106. New Improved Curled Long Standing. Tlie very best for Spring. 

 (Specialty, see page 32.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 1,5c. J-4 Lb. 35c. 1^ Lb. 65c. Lb. 

 $1.25. 



1107. New Victoria Spinach. The foliage is heavy, the broad, dark green leaves 

 are of the finest quality. Pkts. Sc and 10c. Oz. 15c. M Lh- 3.5c. J^ Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1105. Curled Leaf Savoy, or Bloomsdale. American Grown. Large curled 

 and wrinkled leaves, tender, finest flavor. Pkts. .5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. 

 M Lb. 35c. 14 Lb. 6.5c. Lb. 81.25. 



Mammoth Seeded Curled Leaf Savoy or Bloomsdale, Ameri- 

 can Grown. Pkts. 5andl0e. Oz. 15c. .14 Lb. 35c. J^ Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



Mammoth Seeded Curled Leaf Savoy or Bloomsdale, Im- 

 ported. Pkts. 5 and 10c. Oz. 15c. 34 Lb. 35c. 3.2 Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1000. Long Season Spinach. This new variety is especially 

 adapted for Summer sowing, as it remains in perfect condition a long 

 time before going to seed. (Specialty, see page 32.) Pkts. 5c and 

 10c. Oz. 15c. J. i Lb. 35c. '^ Lb. 6.5c. Lb. $1.25. 



1108. Long Standing Thick-Leaved Spinach. Leaves are 

 large, thick, fleshy and crumpled, fully equal to the Savoy Leaf. Pkts. 

 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. 14 Lb. 35c. J2 Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1109. Monstrous or Viroflay. A valuable variety; has large, 

 round, thick leaves. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. li Lb. 35c. l-i 

 Lb. 65c. Lb. S1.25. 



1232. New Triumph Spinach. This excellent new Spinach 



is nearly double the size of the Victoria and has all of its good qualities. 



Very profitable for market gardeners and shippers. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 



Oz. 15c. 14 Lb. 35c. 3^ Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1233. Early Giant Thick-Leaved. A new and superior Spinach, either sown in Spring 



for early Summer use or Fall for Winter use; it is very slow to run to seed and very hardy; plant 



compact, growing with short stemmed, thick and fleshy rich green leaves. Pkts. 5c and 10c. 



Oz. 15c. M Lb. 35c. K Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



1262. New Zealand Spinach. This variety endures heat and drought; excellent for Sum- 

 mer use. (Specialty, see page 32.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. }4 Lb. 35c. J^ Lb. 65c. Lb. $1.25. 



