PUMPKIN 



5TOKES 



CROMTHC SINCE 1»7» 



SEEDS 



One ounce will plant 100 hills; 

 4 pounds plant an acre 



{Cucurbita Pepo.) Probably native of tropical America. Under cultivation less than 1,000 year 



Winter Luxury. S^.^s'^:' „Su^r''oa 



The tender quality of this Pumpkin makes it highly 

 desirable for pie purposes. It is not grown on a large 

 scale commercially, however, averaging only about 1 

 foot in diameter. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 20 cts.; y4lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 

 per lb. 



Kentucky Field, Says 



SWEET CHEESE. 



_ to maturity, 120. 



This is the standard field Pumpkin. Especially good 

 for stock-feeding, although it is also used for pie pur- 

 poses to some extent. The fruits are elongated and of 

 a golden color. Flesh is light yellow. It is a good 

 keeper. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 y4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



SQUASH 



One ounce will plant 25 hills; 

 4 pounds plant an acre 



{Cucurbita maxima.) Cucurbita maxima, the Winter Squash, is native to tropical America; Cucurbita Fepo, 

 the Summer Squash, to the more temperate climates of America. The name "squash" and "pumpkin" are 

 loosely used interchangeably, either variety being used in making the so-called "pumpkin pie." 



Golden Summer Crookneck. 



Days to maturity, 55. The most desirable of the Sum- 

 mer Squashes. About 15 inches in length, when mature; 

 rich golden yellow, thickly warted, and of the Crookneck 

 type. Well known to the consuming public and will 

 ordinarily find very ready sale. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



C^r\nf\'7f^Wvk Days to maturity, 60. Also known 

 ^UCUZClld.* as Italian Vegetable Marrow. This 

 Squash attains a length of about 12 inches and a 

 diameter of about 5 inches. It is best for table use 

 when 6 to 8 inches long. The color is a beautifully 

 mottled dark green on yellow. When sliced and fried 

 in oil, is extremely palatable. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^b. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



White Bush Scallop. PuS- 



Boston Marrow. 



to ma- 

 inty, 55. A 



quick-growing summer variety, averaging from 8 to 10 

 inches in diameter. Sometimes known as "Patty Pan." 

 Color cream-white. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15c.; y4lb. 30c.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or more, 90c. per lb. 



Days to maturity, 100. 

 This Winter Squash is 

 more important than all other varieties for commercial 

 purposes. Its good qualities are well known to the 

 canners and large pie-bakers, and there is almost in- 

 variably a good market for it. Its color is a rich bright 

 orange and it is oval in shape. Its cultivation is very 

 simple. We highly recommend it for all general pur- 

 poses. Price, delivered Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lb. 

 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



SALSIFY, Mammoth Sandwich Island 



Days to maturity, 150. The seed of this standard variety should be sown in the early spring, thinning to 

 4 inches apart in the row. The roots should stay in the ground until late fall or through the winter, if desired. 



If stored, put in a cool, moist place. 



One ounce plants 100 feet of drill; 

 2 pounds plant V4acre 



{Tragopogon por- 

 rifolius.) Native of 

 the Mediterranean 

 region. Under culti- 

 vation about 1,000 

 years. 



As a root plant, it is very desirable 

 when properly served with a 

 cream dressing. The flavor of 

 Salsify is similar to Oysters, 

 and thus its synonym. Oyster 

 Plant. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y4lb. 



60 cts.; lb. $2.25. 



