Stokes* Standard Seeds^ >^j^ Qarden omJ Farm 



SQUASH 



The majority of seed which we are offering this year is produced in the Middle West, under the most favorable conditions. We 

 have selected seven representative varieties out of a list of fifteen which were catalogued last season. In so doing we believe we have 

 included every sort which is necessary either to the large grower or to the home-garden planter. 



Culture. — Plant the seeds in hills about the last of May, 4 feet apart each way, for the summer varieties and 6 to 10 feet apart 

 for the winter varieties. The Squas'h bug has to be guarded against. A good plan is to sprinkle every morning with fine, dry lime or 

 plaster. After the plants are well established thin out to one or two to a hill. 



One ounce will plant 20 to 40 hills; four to six pounds an acre 



S. S. White Bush Summer Squash 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



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S. S. White Bush 



The standard summer sort for cooking. The plants are of true 

 bush growth, producing fruits ready for use very early in the 

 summer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



Mldmmoth White Bush 



Very similar to the White Bush above, but is a little later in 

 maturing and is almost twice as big, frequently attaining a size 

 of 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 

 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



Cocozella 



Oblong, 12 inches or more in length by 5 inches in diameter, 

 and the skin is mottled dark green and yellow. It is a great fa- 

 vorite with the Italians. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, V^lb. 25c., lb. 80. 



Yellow Summer Crookneck 



This is an early-fruiting variety. The Squashes are rich 

 golden yellow, thickly warted, and of the popular Crookneck 

 type. They grow to large size, 15 to 18 inches in length. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



S. S. Green Hubbard Winter Squash 



WINTER VARIETIES 

 S. S. Green Hubbard 



This is the well-known winter Squash, grown largely through- 

 out the country. The vines are of strong, running growth. 

 Fruits large, olive-shaped, with dark green skin and very rich 

 flesh, fine-grained, tender and particularly good for culinary 

 purposes. An excellent keeper of splendid quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 

 15c., Vilb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 



977 



Boston Marrow 



A bright orange, oval-shaped Squash of superior quality for 

 pies and canning. The flesh is tender, fine-grained and of excel- 

 lent flavor. The vines are very strong and productive. Our 

 best known and most popular Squash. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Warted Hubbard 



This is similar to the well-known Green Hubbard, but the large, 

 olive-green fruits are more heavily warted. The flesh is of extra- 

 good flavor and very fine-grained. Very handsome in appear- 

 ance and an excellent keeper of splendid quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLAM 



This plant is grown largely for winter market, meeting a ready sale, as it is highly esteemed for the fine flavor of the roots when 

 prepared for the table. They are served boiled as a vegetable, or may be sliced and fried. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island 



This variety grows uniformly to an extra-large size, the roots being pure white, heavy and thick, and unsurpassed in quality. 

 Like all root crops they should have the soil deeply spaded or plowed before the seed is sown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., %lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 



PLANTING TABLES AND DISEASE AND INSECT REMEDIES WILL BE FOUND ON PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THIS CATALOGUE 



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