SUPER-STANDARD STRAINS 



STOKES 



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SEEDS 



Three Excellent Kinds of Squash 



Four pounds of seed will plant an acre 



Des Moines (New) 



Also called 

 "Acorn' 



Table Queen" and 

 See illustration 



Days to maturity, 60. _ This 

 Squash grows to a length of 7 inches. 

 Although it is comparatively new in 

 seed catalogues, records shew that it 

 was well known to the Indians of 

 the prairie. There is a distinct 

 place for this Squash because 

 of its convenient size for small 

 families, its great productivity, 

 and very high quality when 

 prepared for the table. The 

 color is solid dark green, except 

 for that part which rests on the 

 ground. It is grown on very vig- 

 orous running vines which set 

 heavily, making it especially de- 

 sirable where space is limited. 

 The flesh is very fine-grained 

 and may be made into excellent 

 pies or baked in halves. Mar- 

 ket-gardeners will find a warm 

 reception for the Des Moines 

 Squash. When fully matured 

 it is an excellent winter keeper. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; V 4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 

 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



es Moines 

 Squash 



Early White Bush 



SELECT STRAIN 



Days to maturity, 60. We 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 improvement over the 

 usual commercial stocks of White Bush, for all 

 of the tendency to remain green around the end 

 has been eliminated. The fruits will average 8 

 to 10 inches in diameter. White Bush is dis- 

 tinctly a summer Squash and is not a winter 

 keeper. Price, delivered : Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; 

 l/ 4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



Blue Hubbard 



Days to maturity, 110. This unusual type 

 of Hubbard is becoming deservedly more 

 popular each season. It is a particular favorite 

 on the Boston Market during the winter months. 

 Blue Hubbard is a hard, usually thick-meated 

 type of the well-known Hubbard. Its surface 

 is an attractive light blue, and interior flesh is a 

 bright yellow-orange, always rich in flavor, dry, 

 and of fine quality. The vines of Blue Hubbard 

 are strong and productive, bearing fruits weigh- 

 ing from 10 to 25 pounds each. Price, delivered: 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; V 4 lb. 80 cts.; lb. $3; 

 I 5 lbs. or more, $2.75 per lb. 



Orange- Winter Luxury Pumpkin 



A richly colored strain of this familiar variety. The very best pie pumpkin. We 

 recommend this strain as being a very superior one 



Days to maturity, 90. We are indebted to Gill Bros., of Portland, for this valuable strain of 

 Pumpkin. The pale color of the old Winter Luxury always was a drawback to its sale, but this strain 

 is of a rich golden orange, covered with a fine netting. The meat is fine-grained and a deep rich color, 

 similar to the surface. We consider it the highest quality Pumpkin for table purposes. It is ready for 

 pie-making simply by being cooked down, requiring far less sugar and eggs than other varieties. Orange- 

 Winter Luxury will mature early. In shape it is slightly flattened. Its qualities as a winter keeper are 

 good. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; y 4 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $1.85 per lb. 



Additional varieties of vegetables are offered on pages 46 and 47 



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