Summer Squash 
CuLTURE—About the same as melons. Make the ground very 
rich. A good sandy loam is best. 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 winter varieties. Use seed freely, thin 
¥* 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. 10¢e; oz. 15e; YA Ib. 40c;3 
Ee Ib. 65e; Ib. $1.15; 2 Ibs. $2.05; 
® Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $9.10, postpaid 
647 Fordhook Bush 
Perfect for Summer or Winter 
Use. 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. 10e; oz. 15e; % Ib. 40c;3 
% Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.10; 2 Ibs. $1.95; 
5 Ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $8.60, postpaid 
Winter 
¥ 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, sweet and delight- 
fully flavored, Desirable home or market sort. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45ce; % Ih. 70e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 lbs. $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 in 
flavor. A good keeper. Excellent family garden sort. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20ce; %4 Ib. 45e; 1% Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.253 
5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $9.75, postpaid 
¥ 642 Boston Marrow 
Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies. 100 days 
This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use. 
¥ts color is a bright orange. Flesh is salmon yellow, rich and 
sweet. Matures in 100 days. Fine for making pies. 
Pkt. 10e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40c; % Ib. 60e; Ib. $1.10; 2 Ibs. $1.95; 
5 ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $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; %4 Ib. 45e; % Ib. 70e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $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. 20ce; %4 Ib. 45e; % Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
5 lbs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $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 if deeply warted and 
a dark green in color, the flesh dry and sweet in flavor. It 
grows to a large size, its cooking qualities are unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 5¢3; oz. 15¢; % Ib. 35e; % Ib. 55e; Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs. $1.80; 
5 Ibs. $4.25; 10 Ibs. $7.75, 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 
whieh 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 110 days. 
Pkt. 10ce; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 40c; 1% Ib. 65e; Ib. $1.15; 2 Ibs. $2.05; 
rs) Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $9.10, postpaid 

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out summer varieties 4 plants to a hill; winter varieties 2 | 
to 8 plants to the hill, A packet will sow about 8 hills; an | 
ounce, about 40 hills; 8 to 4 pounds to the acre. Summer | | 
squashes are ready for use in 45 to 55 days; winter sorts in | 
60 to 90 days. 
¥ 628 Earliest White Bush 
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 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; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40ce; 1% Ib. 65e; Ib. $1. 15; 2 Ibs. $2.05; 
5 Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $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, 10¢; oz, 15e;3 % Ib. 35e; % Ib. 55e; Ib. $1.00; 2 Ibs, aoe 
5 Ibs, $4.25; 10 Ibs. $7.75, postpaid 
¥* 639 Cocozelle or Italian 
Vegetable Marrow 
Fine Grained Flesh of Excellent Flavor. 60 days 
Fruits large, oblong shaped, dark green at first, but as they | 
mature become marbled with yellow, amd lighter green | 
stripes. Ready for the table in 60 days. Fine grained, tender 
and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45e; % Ib. 7O0c; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $9.75, postpaid 
Squash 
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 yellow which cooks as dry 
and sweet as a sweet potato, and if you like pie, try one from 
Table Queen. Matures in 80 days. 
Pkt. 10c;3 oz. sues y% Ib. 45e3 % Ib. 7O6e; Ib. $1.25; 2 Ibs. $2.25; 
D Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $9.75, postpaid 



633 Banana Squash | 
The Most Delicious of All for the Table or Pies—110 days 
A delicious squash that has become very popular, and is one 
of the best all purpose varieties ever grown. It can be used 
when quite young, or left to grow to a large size for winter 
use, often growing 20 to 36 inches long and 6 to 9 inches 
in diameter. The tough shell is a grayish green in color. 
The beautiful orange yellow flesh is firm and solid, free from 
fibre or stringiness, cooks smooth and of delicious flavor, ex- 
cellent for pies, etc. Vines very productive. Matures in 110 days. 
Pkt. 10e; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 40c; % Ib. 65e; Ib. $1.15; 2 Ibs. $2.05; 
5 Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $9.10, 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 Ane ture in 45 to 90 day 
Pkt. Se; oz. 15e; 1% Wb. 35e; YW Ib. 55e;3 Ib. $1.00: “2 Ibs. $1.80; 
5 Ibs. $4.25; 10 Ibs. $7.75, postpaid 
% 635 Maule’ sImproved 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 tousshness of the dark olive green 
rind or shell aaaisey the squash a good winter keeper. 
15¢e; \% Ib. 40c; % Ib. 6de; Ib. $1.15; 
5 Ibs. $5.00; 10 Jbs. $9.10, postpaid 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 2 Ibs. $2.05; 
635 Improved 
Hubbard Squash 


WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1928 
