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Seamer Squash 
644 Yankee Hybrid % 
A genuine hybrid squash (48 days) 
Entirely newand different, Yankee 
Hybrid is a first generation cross by 
controlled pollination. It produces 
the earliest squash in the garden, 
and makes a heavier crop than any 
other kind. In addition, the fruits 
are amazingly uniform, and the bush 
vines are extremely vigorous. A cross 
between Early Prolific and Connect- 
icut Straightneck, its fruitsare bright 
yellow and average 8 to 9 in. long, 
tapering only slightly at the neck. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 oz. 40¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.25 
628 Earliest White Bush 
Early; scalloped fruits (50 days) 
Also known as Patty Pan. Squashes are 632 Mammoth Golden 
creamy white and scalloped around the edges; Summer Crookneck 
flesh is milk-white, smooth, firm and of the Fine grained flesh (60 days) 
most delicious flavor. Plants are of bush form hee d Pa errr 
and bear a great crop of fruit: Probably the Y llo Berea eae 2 . E old a 
most used and best liked of all summer squash. ellow Summer Crookneck. Fully Yankee Hybrid 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14, 1b.60¢; 1%41b. $1.10 tWice as large, it matures just as 
early. Fruits grow 18 in. long, 
we yf i 
_ 640 Fordhook Zucchini 52 have a peauliul deep golden: 629 Giant Summer 
(60 days) Illustrated on page 4. This squash is orange flesh. Necks are curved; Straightneck 
_ of the very finest quality, and we are proud to entire fruits are, filled with fine 
_ present it to Maule customers this year. The grained flesh of luscious flavor. (80 “ays) This variety is really just the same as 
fruits are so dark green they appear almost ‘The compact, bushy plants con- Golden Summer Crookneck except that it is not 
black; they are straight, cylindrical, and tinue to yield over a long period handicapped by a crooked neck. This improve- 
should be picked when they are about 1 ft. jf fruitsare pickedastheyappear. ™ent makes the squash easier to prepare for 
long. Bush type. ; Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; | cooking, and allows easier packing and handling. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; 1% Ib. $2.35 4 Ib. 60¢; 1p Ib. $1.10 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.10 
ap delietous greens plane Swiss Chard 
Planting Guide _,,, 86 Rhubarb Chard & 
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ee passe ard te a rdclicious excen A new Swiss Chard that looks like rhubarb. The 
the outer stalks as needed and the plant Stalks extend 10 to 12 in. before the leaves begin, 
will continue to produce freely. Sow the — and are of the most spirited, glowing crimson you 
SEES Gere anciconan ith ies feoie, can imagine; the rich red color extends out through 
Thin the young plants to stand 8 to the veins into the dark green heavily crumpled 
12 in. apart in the row. A packet will leaves. In addition to being by far the most colorful 
ices Bee ae are ese and attractive plant in the vegetable garden it has 
freezing. j a wonderful chard flavor to make it attractive on 
the table as well. Plants grow about 2 ft. tall, and 
continue to provide greens and tender stalks from 
July until frost. They are very easily grown, and 
thrive on poor soil, in drouth, and in all parts of 
the country. Plant it along the edge of your garden 
where it will be on display. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 50¢; 
Y, lb. $1.40; 1% Ib. $2.50; Ib. $4.75 
89 Lucullus % 
(60 days) Well-known cut-and-come-again spinach 
beet; grows 2 to 2% ft. tall, and has rich light 
green, savoyed or crumpled leaves which are tender 
and flavorful. The white, thick midribs may be pre- 
pared separately and providea most appetizing dish. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %4Ib. 60¢; 1% lb. $1.10; Ib. $2.00 
87 Fordhook Giant 
(60 days) Fordhook Giant differs from Lucullus in the color 
of the leaves, which is a much darker green, and in the greater 
thickness of the stems. These stems are outstandingly broad 
SSeTees oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 80¢; 1% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75 Rhubarb Chard 
‘WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., AND CLINTON, iOWA 43 
