Summer Squash 



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

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

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

 feet or more for the winter 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. Summer squashes are 

 ready for use in 45 to 55 days; winter sorts in 60 to 90 days. 



62S Earliest 

 White Bush 



at 628 Earliest White Busti 



Earliest of All. Known as Cyblings. 50 days 



The bush or patty pan squashes are earlier than any other 

 summer variety. The skin of this one is Avhite and it is 

 tender vv^hen ready for use. It is of dwarf bushy habit, quite 

 hardy and very productive. Matures in 50 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c i % lb. 40c; y. lb. 65o; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.05; 

 5 lbs. $5.00; 10 lbs. $9.10, postpaid 



631 Early Yellow Bush 



Golden Yellow, of Good Quality. 55 days 



Similar to the ■white bush in every way, except color and 

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

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. .SSc; Vs lb. 55c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.80; 

 5 lbs. $4.25; 10 lbs. $7.75, 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; % lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.25; 10 lbs. $9.75, 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 w^ell as the 

 Hubbards. Flesh is a rich orange yellow which cooks aa dry 

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

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



650 Mixed Squashes 



Supplies the Table the Entire Season. 45 to 90 days 



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

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

 licious squashes which mature in 45 to 90 days. 

 Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



4^ 632 Mammotli Golden Summer 

 X Crookneck 



Largest of the Golden Crook- 

 necks. 55 days 



632 Mam- 

 moth 

 Goldun 

 Ciotik- 

 \, neck 



a^/ 



' -^ 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. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 

 % lb. 65c; lb. $1.15; 2 Ib.s. $2.05; 

 5 lbs. $5.00; 10 lbs. .$9.10, 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. 10c; oz. 15e; % lb. 40c; 

 y-> lb. eOc; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $1.95; 

 5 lbs. .$4.75; 10 lbs. $8.60, postpaid 



Winter Squash 



* 641 Blue Hubbard 



Splendid for Pies. Good Keeper. 65 days 



The Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, resembling 

 the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size and shape, but the color 

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

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

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.25; 10 ll>s. $9.75, 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. 15c; % lb. 40c; y- lb. 65c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs, $2.05; 

 5 lbs. $,kOO; 10 lbs. $9.10, postpaid 



i^ 642 Boston Marrow 



Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies. 100 days 



This is a w^idely 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. 40c; V2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $1.95; 

 5 lbs. $4.75; 10 lbs. $8.60, 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 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25: 

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



644 Mammoth Chili 



Largest of All Squashes. 110 days 



The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange yellow. 

 The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good and 

 nutritious. It is of the highest value as a stock food, far 

 exceeding ordinary pumpkins, maturing in 110 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; V" lb. 70e; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



635 Maule's 

 Improved Hubbard 



^ 635 Maule's Improved Hubbard 



The Acknowledged Standard for Quality. 110 days 



Maule's Improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the 

 type. 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; % lb. 45c; V2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



648 Chicago Warted Hubbard 



One of the Best of the Winter Keepers. 110 days 



This is a distinct strain of the famous Hubbard and an ideal 

 squash for home or market The shell is deeply warted and 

 a dark green in color, the flesh dry and sweet in flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



645 Red or Golden Hubbard 



Golden Yellow Flesh of Excellent Flavor. 110 days 



A valuable squash, a sport of the old Hubbard. It has the 

 shape and virtues of its parent, differing in color of the skin 

 which is deep yellow or orange red. Flesh richer in color 

 than Hubbard, and of equal quality. Fine grained and sweet. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 45c; V> lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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

 etc. Vines are very productive. Matures in 110 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25; 

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



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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1929 



