Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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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 v-itamines 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. 



Early Bush Summer Squash 



These early varieties are ready for table use while their skin is 

 still tender and soft. Thej' are splendid for summer and fall use 

 but are not suited for winter storing. Depending upon the va- 

 riety they will mature in 65 to 80 days. The bush type is 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. 15c; J lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



873 Extra-Early Jersey White Bush {Palty Pan). A very 

 popular early Squash with flat, scalloped fruits of a creamy 

 white color. Used while quite small or when fuUy grown. 

 Of most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 40c; lb. SI. 25. 



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; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Other Well Known Varieties 



Pkt. Oz. i lb. 



868 Giant Straightneck SO 10 §0 15 $0 40 



869 Golden Custard 10 15 40 



877 Mammoth White Bush 10 15 40 



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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: J lb. 60c. 



876 Long Green Trailing. This resembles the preceding in 

 size and shape but ttic skin is rich green. Creamy yellow flesh 

 of fme flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 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; i lb. 50c. 



The Vining Winter Squash 



879 Table Queen. Attractive dark green acorn-shaped fruits 

 5 to 6 inches long and about 4 inches through. Has distinct ribs 

 and hght yellow flesh which is dry and sweet. A splendid 

 variety for baldng. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



866 



Golden 



Table Queen 



New 



Similar inhabitof growth 

 and shape of fruits to the 

 preceding but of a beauti- 

 ful golden yeUo w color.The 

 fruits measure 5 by 4 inches 

 andareideal forindi\ndual 

 serving. Has clear yellow 

 flesh which is ver> sweet 

 and finegrained. Pkt. 15c; 

 oz. 30c; Jib. $1.00. 



858 Boston Marrow. Also known as Basket Pumpkin. A 

 good keeper with dehcious deep orange flesh of sweet flavor. 

 Makes excellent pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; J lb. 40c; lb. SI. 25. 



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. lOc; oz. 15c; i lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 



870 Hubbard, Blue. A quahty Hubbard with gray-blue 

 skin and choice dry, bright orange flesh. Developed in New 

 England. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



871 Hubbard, Golden. Earlier than the green Hubbards 

 with deep orange-red skin and bright orange-red flesh. Very 

 sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



872 Hubbard, Improved. The standard winter sort with 

 bronze-green skin and choice, dry, thick yellow flesh. Highest 

 quahty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



878 Hubbard, Warted. Has heavily warted, dark green 

 skin and beautiful mellow, deep orange-yellow flesh. Of sweet 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; -i lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



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 dehcious, mild, and pleasing flavor. 

 Easily stored for winter use. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; i lb. 8Sc 



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Be sure to make a trial planting of the New Vegetable Spaghetti 



