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OL. UAL 1 T Y 



SQUASH 



SUMMER VARIETIES 

 No. 80. Giant Summer 

 Straightneck 



A distinct improvement over the 

 older Crookneck 



Days to maturity, 55. This 

 is a development out of the very 

 old variety, Golden Summer 

 Crookneck. The comparative 

 straightness of the fruit is an 

 obvious advantage, especially 

 in packing, for it requires less 

 space and there is less breakage. 

 Pound for pound of fruit, we 

 consider that there is consider- 

 able more available content for 

 the table out of the newer vari- 

 ety. Those who desire the small- ■ 



er and perhaps more delicate Early Summer Crook- 

 neck can always secure a Squash of that size and 

 weight out of the Giant Summer Straightneck. 

 The length of the latter will develop up to 20 inches 

 if allowed full maturity, with a diameter up to 4 Y2 

 inches, but it is more desirable when smaller. Color 

 bright orange. Our strain is highly recommended. 

 Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; l /Ah. 30 cts.; 

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



No. 81 . Cocozelle 



A true long type 



Days to maturity, 65. The famous old Italian 

 Marrow (Cocozella di Napoli). This strain is dis- 

 tinguished from certain other strains as being con- 

 siderably longer and more slender. While it is true 

 that this type can grow to too great a length, if 

 gathered when from 8 to 10 inches long it makes a 

 very handsome fruit. It is true, however, that if 

 allowed to reach its full maturity, it will develop a 

 Squash at least 2 feet long. It is cylindrical, straight, 

 smooth, dark green with lighter green stripes which 

 change to a deep yellow at maturity. The flesh is 

 greenish white. Price, Postpaid : Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; 

 V4lb. 30 cts. ; lb. $1 ; 5 lbs. or over, 90 cts. per lb. 



No. 82. Early White Bush 



Green-tinted or Benning Strain 



Days to maturity, 53. We consider this to be the 

 best of the green-tinted varieties which, in most 

 instances, have proved to be far better sellers than 

 the original strain. The fruits are of a convenient 

 size for shipping. Color is greenish white when 

 young, creamy white when fully matured. The 

 small, edible fruits usually find a more ready sale. 

 In size they average 8 inches in diameter, with 3 

 inches thickness. The old variety used to be referred 

 to as Patty-Pan. Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 

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



Giant Summer Straightneck Squash 



Golden Delicious Squash 



WINTER VARIETIES 

 No. 83. Golden Delicious 



New. Highly desirable for home use or for canning 



Days to maturity, 100. This remarkable new 

 introduction was originated by Gill Brothers, and 

 in the comparatively short time it has been avail- 

 able, it has received wide acceptance. It is the 

 result of a cross between Boston Marrow and 

 Delicious, retaining the brilliant red-orange color 

 of Boston Marrow and the high flavor and texture 

 of Delicious. The fruits are shaped like a top, being 

 about 10 inches across at the top and 8 inches from 

 top to point, and the average weight is about 7 

 pounds. The flesh is from 2 to 3 inches thick. It 

 is particularly desired by canners because of its 

 high starch content. Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; V 4 \b. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or over, 90 

 cts. per lb. 



No. 84. Table Queen 



Also called Des Moines and Acorn 



Days to maturity, 58. This Squash was first 

 listed commercially by the Iowa Seed Company in 

 1913, but previous to that time it had been grown 

 by Des Moines market gardeners, and there is 

 reason for believing that it was well known to the 

 Indians of the prairie for many generations. It is 

 an ideal individual Squash, and one that is especi- 

 ally desirable for baking. The fruit is acorn-shaped, 

 averaging 5 X A inches in length and 4}/£ inches in 

 diameter. The outside color is a green-black and 

 the flesh is a light yellow. It matures early, but 

 ships and stores well. Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; V 4 Ib. 30 cts.; Ib. $1; 5 lbs. or over, 

 90 cts. per lb. 



No. 85. Boston Marrow 



The standard commercial Squash for pies 



Days to maturity, 97. This variety, a native of 

 New England for upward of a century, remains one of 

 the most largely planted fall and winter 

 :v types of Squash. It is very largely used by pie 



f^^*^ manufacturers and by canners. It resembles 

 fl|^ Hubbard in size and shape. The fruits will 

 average 6 to 8 pounds, having a length of 12 

 inches and a diameter of 9 inches. The red- 

 orange skin is somewhat rough and quite 

 hard. The flesh is yellow, thick, and firm. 

 Price, Postpaid: Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 y 4 \h. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. or over, 

 70 cts. per lb. 



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