628 Earliest White Bush 



SCjU3Sl1— For Summer and Winter 



Squashes are easy to grow in any well drained fertile soil. They are usually 

 grouped as Summer Squashes and Winter Squashes. The first class includes those 

 which are ready for the table while the skin is still tender, whereas in the Winter 

 Squashes the shell is allowed to harden which makes the fruit suitable for storing. 

 A packet of seed will plant 8 hills; 1 oz. 40 hills; and 3 to 4 lbs. are needed per acre. 

 Plant the seed after all danger of frost has passed. 



The Best Summer Squashes 



628 Earliest White Bush 



(50 days) This splendid bush squash is also known under 

 the name of Patty Pan. It has white skin and beautiful light 

 greenish white flesh of delicious flavor. An attractive 

 vigorous bush variety bearing a great crop of fruit. Pkt. 

 10c: oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 

 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 



For Summer and Winter @ 

 647 Fordhook Bush (55 days) 



This is an excellent squash for summer and winter use. 

 The plant makes a compact bushy growth bearing a 

 great quantity of oblong, thick, fleshy cream-colored 

 fruits containing a large quantity of light creamy yel- 

 low, lusciously sweet flesh. The fruits may be used 

 while the skin is still tender or they may be stored after 

 the shell has hardened. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 

 Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. 

 $9.20. 



632 Mammoth Golden Crookneck $ 



The Largest Golden Crookneck (55 days) 



This variety is an improved strain of the old Yellow Summer Crookneck squash. Though it is fully 

 twice as large it nevertheless matures equally as early. The fruits have a beautiful deep golden 

 yellow skin and are much waned. They are about IS in. long and have a thick fleshy neck filled 

 with fine grained flesh of luscious flavor. Compact, productive plants. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



629 Giant Summer Straightneck 



A Straightneck Strain of Crookneck (55 days) 



This new variety has become very popular. The squashes are of the same size and color as those of 

 the Mammoth Golden Summer Crookneck but the thick neck is perfectly straight. This makes it 

 considerably easier to pack the fruits for shipment to distant markets. The fruits are 18 to 20 in. 

 long and have a thick meatv neck filled with beautiful light yellow sweet meat. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz.20c; Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



631 Early^Yellow Bush 



(55 days) A very early, flat, scalloped squash 

 of largest size. The fruits have a deep orange 

 skin and pale yellow flesh which is sweet and 

 very tasty. It is a splendid home garden and 

 market variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 35c; 

 Vi lb. 60c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 

 10 lbs. $6.75. 



639 Cocozelle Bush 



(60 days) This is a favorite squash also known 

 as Italian Vegetable Marrow. The fruits are 

 large, oblong in shape, and have a dark green 

 skin which later shows yellow and light green 

 stripes. Fine grained, sweet, and tender flesh. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; Vi lb. 70c; lb. 

 $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 



630 Acorn or Table Queen 



(80 days) The fruits are just the right size 

 for cutting in half and baking. The hard, dark 

 green shell is smooth and keeps as well as the 

 Hubbard winter squashes. The orange-yellow 

 flesh cooks dry and sweet like a sweet potato. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; lb. 

 $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



650 Mixed Squashes 



(50 to 115 days) In this mixture you will find 

 all types of squashes, small, medium, large, 

 summer and winter varieties. Thus one packet 

 of seed will give you a great assortment to serve 

 every purpose for which squashes are grown. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. 

 $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



Quality Winter Squashes 



633 Banana Squash 



The winter squashes require a longer growing season to mature their fruits and they must 

 remain on the vine until they have fully matured. Because the plants make a vigorous, 

 rampant growth, place the seed in hills 8 ft. apart after all danger of frost has passed. An 

 extra heavy crop can be raised by placing a shovelful of well rotted manure under each 

 hill. Sow after all danger of frost has passed barely covering the seed. One packet for 8 

 hills; 1 oz. for 40 hills; 4 lbs. per acre. 



641 Blue Hubbard 



Splendid for Pies. A Good Keeper 

 (110 days) 



This resembles the Chicago Warted Hubbard in 

 size and shape but the color of the skin is a deep 

 blue-gray. The flesh is attractive bright yellow. It 

 is fine grained, very dry, and exceptionally sweet. 

 In quality it is as good, if not better, than the orig- 

 inal Hubbard. Very productive and easily stored 

 for winter use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 

 Vi lb. 95c; lb. $1.65; 2 lbs. $3.05; 5 lbs. $7.25; 

 10 lbs. $13.20. 



642 Boston Marrow 



Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good 

 Pies (100 days) 



This is a popular squash for autumn and winter use. 

 Matures early and has a bright orange skin. The 

 flesh is rich salmon-yellow. It is sweet, dry, fine 

 grained, and very luscious. A favorite home garden 

 variety and one for which there is a great market 

 demand. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; Vi lb. 50c; 

 lb. 80c; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40; 10 lbs. $6.00. 



645 Red or Golden Hubbard 



Golden Yellow Flesh (110 days) 



A valuable squash similiar to the old Hubbard in 

 size and shape, but differing from it in having deep 

 orange-yellow colored skin. This makes the 

 squashes particularly attractive. The flesh is richer 

 in color than Hubbard but of the same fine grained, 

 sweet, and luscious flavor. Red or Golden Hubbard 

 is easily stored throughout the winter for use dur- 

 ing spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; Vilb. 75c; 

 lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



(110 days) This is the most delicious 

 of all squashes. It has a tough shell 

 which is grayish green in color. The 

 beautiful orange-yellow flesh is firm and 

 solid, always free from fiber and stringiness. 

 It cooks smooth and has a delicious sweet 

 flavor. A productive variety, the fruits of 

 which are shaped like Bananas. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 65c; Vi lb. 95c; lb. $1.65; 2 lbs. $3.05; 

 5 lbs. $7.05; 10 lbs. $12.80. 



648 Chicago Warted Hubbard 



Best of the Winter Keepers (110 days) 



This strain of Hubbard Squash produces large dark 

 green fruits prominently covered with warts. They 

 sell well in all markets as the fruits are not only 

 handsome but they are also known to be of the 

 finest quality. The golden yellow flesh is dry and 

 sweet. It cooks mealy and is unsurpassed for pies. 

 W.e have a particularly fine strain of this excellent 

 variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; 

 lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



637 Essex Hybrid 



(115 days) This strain is also known under the 

 name of Warren or Hard-Shell Turban. The fruits 

 are very large, smooth, round, flattened, and show 

 distinct ribs. The skin and flesh are rich orange- 

 red. A squash of excellent sweet flavor. Keeps all 

 winter long. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; 

 Vi lb. 85c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60; 

 10 lbs. $12.00. 



6S5 Mauie's 

 Improved Hubbard 



635 Mauie's Improved 

 Hubbard Squash $ 



The Acknowledged Standard of Qual- 

 ity. Also the Popular Winter Squash 

 (110 days) 



Mauie's Improved Hubbard Squash represents the 

 perfection of all winter squashes. It is the choicest 

 type of the Hubbards grown. The flesh is rioh 

 orange-yellow. It is fine grained, solid, dry, and 

 lusciously sweet. It bakes equally as dry aB a Sweet 

 Potato. The toughness of the dark olive green rind 

 or shell makes this squash a favorite for keeping 

 throughout the winter. It is, without question, 

 the most popular variety with market growers, 

 home gardeners, or for roadside sale. Its yield on 

 fertile soil is truly enormous. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 55c; Vi lb. 80c; (lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 

 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20. 



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