Summer Squash 



Culture — About Ihe same as melons. The squashes are all 

 tender and the seed should not be planted until warm weather. 

 Allow 4x4 feet for the hills of the summer squashes and 8x8 

 feet or more for the \vinter varieties. Use seed freely, thin 

 out summer varieties 4 plants to a hill; winter varieties 2 to 3 

 plants to the hill. A packet will sow about 8 hills; an ounce 

 about 40 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 



628 Earliest 

 White Bush 



'^ 628 Earliest White Busti 



Earliest of All. Known as Cymlings. 50 days 



The skin and flesh of this Squash is white and it is tender 

 when ready for use. It is of dwarf bushy habit, quite hardy 

 and very productive. Matures in 50 days. 



Pkt. 10c; ox. 20c; 14 11>- 45c; V-> lb. 70c; lb. iSl.SS; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.2.>; 10 lbs. .$9.75, postpaid 



631 Early Yellow Bush 



Golden Yellow, of Good Quality. 55 days 



Similar to the Avhite bush in every way, except color and 

 markings. The skin and flesh is of a clear yellow. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 

 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $0.20, postpaid 



639 Cocozelle Bush 



Known as Italian Vegetable Marrow. 60 days 



Fruits large, oblong shaped, dark green at first, but as they 

 mature become marbled with yellow, and lighter green 

 stripes. Fine grained, tender and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % ">. 50c; Vz lb. SOc; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 

 5 lbs. $5.»5; 10 lbs. $10.80, postpaid 



630 Acorn or Table Queen 



Good Family Size. The Last Word in Squash Quality. 80 days 



The fruit is just the right size to cut in half and bake. The 

 hard shell is smooth dark green and keeps as ■well as the 

 Hubbards. Flesh is a rich orange yello-iv which cooks as dry 

 and sweet as a sweet potato. Matures in 80 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. OOc; 1/2 lb. 85c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 

 5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid 



629 Giant Summer Straightneck 



A Straightneck Strain of Golden Summer Crookneck. 55 days 



A straightneck strain, thus being more easily packed for 

 shipment. The fruits are intensely warted. They grow 18 

 to 20 inches' long and have a thick meaty neck. The flesh 

 is a beautiful light yellow. It is sweet and buttery. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1/2 lb. 85c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 

 5 lbs. $G.60; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid 



^ 632 Mammoth Golden Summer 



Crookneck 



Largest of the Golden Crook- 

 necks. 55 days 



One of the best of the sum- 

 mer squashes. It is of dwarf, 

 bushy habit and very produc- 

 tive, maturing in 55 days. The 

 skin is yellow. Flesh deep 

 golden yellow, tender, dry and 

 of agreeable flavor. 



Pkt. lOc; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; 



% lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. .$2.25; 



5 lbs. $5.25; 10 lbs. $9.75, postpaid 



647 Fordhook Bush 



For Summer or Winter. 55 days 



A true bush type of Fordhook, 

 that can be grown much more close- 

 ly. The fruits are rather shorter 

 and thicker than those of the run- 

 ning type, also thicker fleshed. 

 Ready for the table in 55 days. 

 Pkt. lOe; oz. 15; % lb. 4.5c: 



Va lb. 65c; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 

 5 lbs. $4.80; 10 lbs. $8.80, postpaid 



Winter Squash 



« 641 Blue Hubbard 



Splendid for Pies. Good Keeper. 65 days 



Resembling Warted Hubbard in size and shape, but the 

 color is a clear blue gray. Matures in 65 days. The bright 

 yellow thick flesh is fine grained, very dry and sweet. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; Vz lb. 85c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 

 5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid 



634 New Kitchenette 



A Miniature Hubbard Squash. 65 days 



This new squash is a trifle smaller than the old famous 

 Hubbard. It is just the right size to sell on the market stall. 

 The shell is dark green in color. Flesh dry and sweet. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. SOc; V2 lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 

 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 



* 642 Boston Marrow 



Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies. 100 days 



This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use. 

 Its color is a bright orange. Flesh is salmon yellow, rich and 

 sweet. Matures in 100 days. Fine for making pies. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; % lb. SOc; lb. S5c; 2 lbs. $1.55; 

 5 lbs. $3.60; 10 lbs. $6.35, postpaid 



637 Essex Hybrid 



Hard Shell Turban. 115 days 



Very large and smooth. Skin and flesh a rich orange red. 

 Flesh thick and solid. The flavor is excellent. One of the 

 most productive squashes. Matures in 115 davs. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. SOc; y, lb. 75c; lb. $1.26; 2 lbs. $2.30; 

 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 



644 Mammoth Chili 



Largest of All Squashes. 110 days 



The outer skin is a rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow 

 and very thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; % lb. 85e; lb. $l.,'iO; 2 lbs. $2.75; 

 5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid 



635 Maule's 

 Improved Hubbard 



4^ 635 Maule's Improved Hubbard 



The Acknowledged Standard for Quality. 110 days 



It is the choicest type of Hubbard grown. The flesh is of 

 a rich yellow or orange color, and is very fine grained, solid, ^ 

 dry and sweet. The toughness of the dark olive green rind ^ 

 or shell makes the squash a good ■winter keeper. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. SOc; Va lb. SOc; lb. $1..S5; 2 lbs. $2.50; 

 5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. .$10.SO, postpaid 



648 Chicago Warted Hubbard 



One of the Best of the Winter Keepers. 110 days 



The shell is deeply warted and a dark green in color, the 

 flesh dr5' and sweet in flavor. 



Pkt. lOc; oz. 20c; % lb. SOc; Vs lb. SOc; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 

 S lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80, postpaid 



645 Red or Golden Hubbard 



Golden Yellow Flesh of Excellent Flavor. 110 days 



Shape like Warted Hubbard, differing in color of the skin 

 which is deep orange red. Flesh fine grained and sweet. 

 I'kt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. .".Oc; Vz lb. SOc; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 

 5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80, postpaid 



633 Banana Squash 



The Most Delicious of All for the Table or Pies. 110 days 



The tough shell is a grayish green in color. The beautiful 



orange yellow flesh is firm and solid, free from fibre or string- 



iness, cooks smooth and of delicious flavor, excellent for pies. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; y. lb. S5c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 



5 lbs. .>^6.64); 10 lbs. $12.0O, postpaid 



650 Mixed Squashes 



Supplies the Table the Entire Season. 50 to 115 days 



In this mixture will be found early and late, small, medium 

 and large, ^vhereby any one can have a good supply of de- 

 licious squashes which mature in 50 to 115 days. 

 Pkt. lOc; oz. 20c; % lb. SOc; Vz lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 

 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 



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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1931 



