Dast young Squash plants with Bug Death or Slug Shot, or spray with Bordo Lead or Key-Cide for Squash Bugs or Beetles 93 



For winter use, store ¥X7*i -O 1_ 



in a warm, dry place Wlllter OqUaSIieS 



These sorts should be left 

 on the vine to ripen 



6^5 Red or Golden Hubbard 



Golden Yellow Flesh of Excellent Flavor 



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

 virtues of its parent, dlHeringin 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, cooking dry. It is a splendid keeper; matures 

 in 65 days. A desirable market sort. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 

 quarter pound, 65 cents; pound, $3.25, postpaid. 



6^8 Chicago Warted Hubbard 



One of the Best of the Winter Keepers 



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. It grows to a large size, its 

 cooking qualities unsurpassed. Matures In 65 days. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 

 quarter pound, 65 cents; pound, $2.25, postpaid. 



655 Maule's Improved Hubbard Squash 



The Acknowledged Standard for Quality 



While the average strain is good there are differences in the Idubbard 

 type which should be recognized by progressive gardeners; Maule's 

 Improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the type. The flesh is 

 of a rich, deep golden yellow or orange color, and is very fine grained, 

 solid, dry and sweet. The toughness of the dark, olive green rind or 

 shell makes it a good winter keeper. Ready to pick in 65 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 

 quarter pound, 65 cents; pound, $2.25, postpaid. 



637 Essex Hybrid 



Hard Shell Turban 



For Shape see illustration. Skin and flesh a rich orange red. Flesh 

 thick and solid. The flavor is excellent. One of the most productive 

 squashes. An extra good winter keeper. Matures in 75 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 



644 Mammoth Chili 



Largest of all Squashes 



The outer skin of this great squash is a rlcli 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 in this respect, maturing In 80 da.vs. It isa 

 prolific variety, and a good winter keeper. Has 

 reached the great weight'of 100 pounds or more. It is 

 a typical sort to grow for exhibition at the fairs. 



Packet, 10 cents; oiince, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



650 Mixed Squashes 



Supplies the Table the Entire Season 

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

 medium and large, whereby any one can have a good 

 supply of delicious squashes which matures in 55 to 

 80 days. All are good winter keepers. 



Packet, .5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 



6^3 Faxon 



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uUASH. 



Not Excelled for Table Use nor sls a Keeper 

 One of the most reliable. Outside color varies from green to orange. 

 The flesh is rich, dry and sweet and unequalled for table quality. A 

 good keeper. Matures in 60 days. Excellent for home or market. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



6^6 Fordhook a Late Summer or Winter Vine Sort 



The flefeh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It is one of the best 

 Df the late summer varieties and if stored in a cool, dry place, will keep 

 antil the following June. The outside color Is bright yellow; inside 

 ;olor, straw yellow. Produces an abundant crop of squash in 55 days. 

 The meat is thick and can be used for baking or pies. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



647 Fordhook Bush Perfect for Summer or Winter Use 



A true bush type of Fordhook. that can be grown much more closely. 

 The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of the running 

 ype, also thicker fleshed. Ready for table in .55 days. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 30 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound $1.50, postpaid. ^ 



6^2 Boston Marrow 



Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies 



This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter u.se. Its color 

 is a bright orange. Flesh is salmon yellow, rich and sweet. Matures 

 in 60 days. Fine for making pies and largely used by canners. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 

 quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 



