STOKES SEEDS 



SQUASH 



COCOZELLE 



Days to maturity, 70. The importance of this vegetable has increased enormously during the past 

 decade. In Florida alone the commercial acreage of this Italian vegetable marrow has assumed a place 

 of considerable importance, both for shipment North and for home consumption. The vines of Cocozelle 

 are of a bushy habit, producing large elongated fruits. These develop to a length of about 12 inches, 

 but they are best for table use when about 6 or 8 inches long. The early color is a dark green, but as 

 they mature they become mottled with yellow and lighter green in stripes. 



GREEN HUBBARD 



Days to maturity, 125. Introduced by Gregory in 1856. This is perhaps the best known of the wintei 

 squashes. The vines are of vigorous, trailing growth, bearing large, oval fruits of a rich, dark greer 

 color. They are usually slightly curved at the stem end. Its flesh is fine grained and tender. Hubbarc 

 is one of the best keeping varieties on the market. For nearly a century this famous squash has been j 

 favorite, especially in the New England States where it is still very largely grown regardless of some ol 

 the later introductions. Our strain may be looked upon as a very fine one in every way. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH 



Days to maturity, 60. Wc offer this as 

 the finest development of the Early White 

 Bush Scallop, sometimes known as "Patty 

 Pan." This strain has been developed for 

 its pure white top. It is a distinct improve- 

 ment over the usual commercial stocks of 

 White Bush, for all of the tendency to 

 remain green around the enJ has been 

 eliminated. The fruits will average 8 to 10 

 inches in diameter. White Bush is dis- 

 tinctly a Summer Squash and as such 

 should be gathered for use in its immature 

 stage. Growers will find this particular 

 strain to be of outstanding purity. We do 

 not offer this variety in Canada. 



The Cocozelle Squash is becoming increasingly popular in the United States 



GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK 



Days to maturity, 70. Listed by Ferry as early as 1871. This is perhaps the best flavored Squash in 

 the entire list and a sure vigorous producer. It is usually able to repel the attacks of the striped beetle 

 and the squash bug. Our stock of this variety is the true Crookneck. The color is a rich golden yellow 



TABLE QUEEN OR DES MOINES 



Days to maturity, 60. This new introduction is winning considerable popularity on account of its 

 convenient size and its table quality. Table Queen is only about 6 inches long. It is deeply ridged. 

 The color is a green-black. Despite the size of the fruit the vines are so prolific that the total weight of 

 the crop is about comparable to the larger sorts. The flesh is fine-grained and may be used for pies or 

 may be baked. The distinct advantage of Table Queen is that one fruit is just large enough to serve 

 two persons. The flavor is remarkably fine. When baked it cooks completely to the shell which is as 

 thin as a pumpkin shell, but much tougher. For this reason we are of the opinion that it will make 

 an excellent shipping Squash and will find a ready sale once the public becomes acquainted with it. 

 We do not offer this variety in Canada. 



BOSTON MARROW 



Days to maturity, 125. A very old variety listed by B. K. Bliss in 1860. Boston Marrow is, perhaps 

 grown more by the general farmer than any other variety. It is bright orange color, oval shaped am 

 of very good quality for pies and canning purposes. The flesh is tender, fine grained and of excellen 

 flavor. The sturdy vines are very productive. The hard rind of Boston Marrow makes it not only ai 

 excellent squash for winter keeping, but gives it special merit as a shipping sort. Unquestionably th< 

 best known and most popular squash. 



PUMPKIN 



ORANGE WINTER LUXURY 



The name Winter Luxury was given this pumpkin by Johnson and Stokes in 1893. This special orang 

 strain has been developed by Gill Brothers, and we offer it as superior to the older strain because of it 

 more attractive appearance. The skin is a bright orange, comparatively smooth, and covered with 

 very light grey netting. The flesh is tender and has all the desirable cooking qujilities. 



For prices please refer to inside front cover 



