Dreer’s Reliable 
Courge, FR. 
Zucca, ITAL. 
Squash 
Grow more Squash—it is Rich in Food Value 
One ounce of seed for 25 hills. 
Culture—It has been only recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable 
quantities of vitamines in summer squash and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for children. 
Sow at Corn planting time, in well-manured hills, the bush varieties 4 feet apart each way, the winter 
sorts 10 to 12 feet each way, and thin out to 2 to 4 plants to the hill. To repel the Squash vine borer, 
The large, strong-smelling black Squash 
throw a handful of tobacco dust close around the plants. 
bug can be kept in check by hand picking. 
Early Bush Summer Squash 
These early varieties are ready for table use while their skin 
is still tender and soft. They are splendid for summer and fall 
use but are not suited to winter storing. Depending upon variety 
and climate they are usable in 65 to 80 says after sowing, giving 
a wholesome and nutritious dish. These ‘““Bush’’ types are the 
best for the small garden. 
Cocozelle Bush Squash 
862 Cocozelle Bush. A handsome, oblong, dark green 
Italian variety liberally speckled with lighter green. The 
plants make a bushy compact growth and bear fruits which 
are at their best when about 10 to 12 inches long. Of a very 
distinct aromatic flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; $ Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
873 Extra-Early Jersey White Bush (Patty Pan). A very 
popular early Squash with flat, scalloped fruits of a creamy 
white color. Used while quite small or when fully grown. 
Of most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
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Giant Summer Crookneck 
867 Giant Summer Crookneck. This grows to large size. 
The fruits are of typical crookneck shape and heavily warted. 
Deep orange-yellow skin and salmon-orange flesh of a rich and 
pleasing flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Vegetable Marrows 
875 Long Cream Trailing. A fine oblong vegetable marrow 
with creamy yellow skin and light yellow flesh. Of choice 
quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 lb. 60c. 
876 Long Green Trailing. This resembles the preceding in 
size and shape but the skin is rich green. Creamy yellow flesh 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c. 
874 Long White Bush. A bush marrow with light cream 
fruits measuring 12 to 15 inches long and 4 to 5 inches thick. 
A quality variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; + Ib. 50c. 
% Varieties marked with this star (4) received Awards 
in the All-American Selections. 
Be sure to make a trial planting of the New Vegetable Spaghetti 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Calabaza, SP. 
iments, (GR. Health Value of 
Fresh Squash 
Calories per 1b. 209 
Vitamin A 
Proteins 1.4% 
Carbohydrates 9.0% 
Fats .5% 
Calcium .018% 
Iron .00035% 
The Vining Winter Squash 
858 Boston Marrow. Also known as Basket Pumpkin. A 
good keeper with delicious deep orange flesh of sweet flavor. 
Makes excellent pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; + lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
864 Delicious. Medium-sized top-shaped fruits with dark 
green skin and light green markings. Attractive, dry, bright 
orange, fine-grained flesh. Weighs from 5 to 10 lbs. each. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
870 Hubbard, Blue. A quality Hubbard with gray-blue 
skin and choice dry, bright orange flesh. Developed in New 
England. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
871 Hubbard, Golden. Earlier than the green Hubbards 
with deep orange-red skin and bright orange-red flesh. Very 
sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; $ lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
872 Hubbard, Improved. The standard winter sort with 
bronze-green skin and choice, dry, thick yellow flesh. Highest 
quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ¢ lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
878 Hubbard, Warted. Has heavily warted, dark green 
skin and beautiful mellow, deep orange-yellow flesh. Of sweet 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
860 Mammoth Chili. Oblong, orange-yellow fruits of im- 
mense size. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 3 1b. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
879 
Table Queen 
Attractive dark green 
acorn-shaped fruits 5 to 
6 inches long and about — 
4 inches through. Has 
distinct ribs and light | 
yellow flesh which is 
dry and sweet. A splen- 
did variety for baking. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ¢ |b. 
60c; lb. $2.00. 
Other Well Known Varieties 
Pkt. Oz. tb. Lb. 
868 Giant Straightneck....... $0 10 $0 20 $0 60 $2 00 
869 Golden Custard........... 10 20 60 2 00 
877 Mammoth White Bush.... 10 15 45 1 50 
880 Vegetable Spaghetti 
A most unusual vining squash with creamy white fruits 
about 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. When 
mature boil whole for about 30 minutes, not longer. Cut open, 
remove the center seed core and season the flesh that appears 
as tightly wound spaghetti-like threads or strings, with salt 
and butter. Of a most delicious, mild, and pleasing flavor. 
Easily stored for winter use. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; lb. 85c. 
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