SQUASH 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



BLACK ZUCCHINI. A very desirable bush type of Italian Vege- 

 table Marrow. Fruits cylindrical in shape and of a dark green 

 color, which turns darker as the fruits grow, until at maturity the 

 color is so dark green that it gives the appearance of black. The 

 mature fruits measure 12 to 15 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in 

 diameter. 



oz. i/ 4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.00 $17.50 $40.00 



COCOZELLE or ITALIAN VEGETABLE MARROW. The plants 

 are of bush habit and very productive. The fruits are straight, 

 almost cylindrical and at maturity are 18 to 20 inches long, 4 to 

 5 inches in diameter. The fruits should be marketed when 6 to 8 

 inches long. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 20c 60c $1.75 $15.00 $35.00 



CONNECTICUT STRAIGHTNECK (NEW). The plants are 

 smaller and more compact than Giant Straightneck. The fruits 

 are lemon yellow in color, fairly smooth, and somewhat smaller 

 than the Giant type. This strain is noted for its earliness and large 

 yield. It produces a heavier crop of early fruits than other strains. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 30c 80c $2.50 $24.00 



EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK (NEW). Outstanding 

 from a standpoint of earliness, heavy yield, and uniformity in size 

 and shape of fruits. The plants and fruits are somewhat smaller 

 than Giant Straightneck but a great many more fruits are pro- 

 duced per plant. The fruits are smoother and lighter yellow than 

 the Giant type. A desirable early market variety. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.25 $21.50 



STRAIGHTNECK. A decided improvement over Mammoth Crook- 

 neck. The fruits are uniformly straight which is of great importance 

 to shippers from a packing standpoint. At maturity the fruits are 

 16 to 20 inches long, 4 to 4V2 inches thick, and of a deep orange 

 color, heavily warted. Plants are of bush habit. 



oz. i/4 lb- lb- 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 20c 50c $1.50 $14.00 $32.50 $120.00 



MAMMOTH BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. An old standard 



variety. The fruits are 18 to 22 inches long, 4 to 5 inches thick, 



neck curved. The skin is rich orange yellow and heavily warted. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 15c 40c $1.25 $11.50 $27.50 $100.00 



WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED, also called Patty Pan and 

 Cymling. This strain is used for market and shipping. The fruits 

 are uniform, flattened, 3 inches thick, 8 to 9 inches in diameter, 

 with scalloped edges. The color is greenish white when young, 

 turning to white as they mature. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 15c 40c $1.25 $11.50 $27.50 $100.00 



YELLOW BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK (BABY CROOK- 

 NECK). Similar to Mammoth Bush Summer Crookneck, except for 

 the size of the fruits which average about l 3 smaller, the warring 

 is not as heavy or coarse. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 15c 40c $1.25 $11.50 $27.50 $100.00 



AUTUMN and WINTER VARIETIES 



ACORN OR TABLE QUEEN, also called DES MOINES. A vin- 

 ing variety of excellent quality and widely used for roadside mar- 

 kets, local markets, and shipping. The fruits are acorn shaped, 

 5V2 to 6 inches long, 4% inches in diameter, with ridged or fluted 

 sides, and dark green in color. The flesh is light yellow, hne 

 grained, sweet, and of delicious flavor. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 20c 50c $1.50 $14.00 $32.50 



BLUE HUBBARD. A productive variety of Hubbard noted for high 

 quality and rich flavor. The fruits are similar to the original strain 

 in all respects except the color of the shell which is blue-grey. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.00 $17.50 $40.00 



BOSTON MARROW. The fruits resemble Hubbard in shape, but 



are more flattened on the blossom end and of a rich orange color. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 10c 30c 90c $8.50 $20.00 



BUTTERCUP. A recent introduction of outstanding quality. The 

 fruits are medium small, averaging 3 to 5 pounds in weight, and 

 quite flattened in shape. The skin color is dark green with an 

 occasional narrow stripe of silvery white. The blossom end is 

 marked with a prominent "button " The flesh is yellow, excep 

 tionally thick, dry, sweet, and entirely free from stiinginess. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 30c 80c $2.50 $22.50 



GOLDEN ACORN (NEW). Similar to the Green Acorn in shape, 

 size and appearance, except color of the fruits which is deep yel- 

 low turning to orange at maturity. 



oz. i/ 4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.25 $21.50 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. The shell is moderately warted, orange red, 

 and of attractive appearance. The flesh is thick, deep orange-yel- 

 low, fine grained, dry and of fine quality. A good keeping variety. 

 oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 15c 40c $1.25 $11.50 $27.50 



HENDERSON'S DELICATA, also called SWEET POTATO. 



An early vining variety of high quality. The fruits are cylindrical 

 in shape, 7 to 9 inches long, 3 to 3% inches in diameter, slightly 

 ribbed and a little roughened on the shell. The skin color is light 

 cream, streaked with green. The flesh is thick, deep orange-yel- 

 low, dry, sweet, and of remarkable rich flavor. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.00 $17.50 $40.00 



HUBBARD. The fruits have a hard shell, which is dark bronze- 

 green in color. The flesh is thick, deep orange-yellow, hne 

 grained, dry and sweet. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 15c 40c $1.25 $11.50 $27.50 



LARGE WARTED HUBBARD. The fruits are larger and more 

 heavily warted than the ordinary Hubbard. The shell is very hard 

 and dark green, verging on black. The flesh is thick, deep orange 

 and of excellent quality. The best keeper of the entire Hubbard 

 group. 



oz. 1.4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 



Price 20c 50c S1.E0 $14.00 $32.50 



Early 



Prolific 



Straiahtneck 



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