H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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SUMMER OR BUSH SQUASHES 
Squash will not stand frost and cold nights hence plantings should not be 
WUIMJr until danger of frost and cold nights are over. Ground should have 
been worked deeply before planting. For the bush varieties hills should be 3 to 4 feet 
apart each way ; 6 to 10 seeds in each hill, thinning out to two plants when rough leaves 
have formed. Cover seed about 1 inch. 1 or 2 shovelfuls of well rotted manure to each 
hill, thoroughly worked into the soil, is advantageous. Hoe frequently, keeping down 
all weeds and grass and surface of the soil loose but do not disturb the plants. As the 
squash is formed pick off as soon as ready for use as this keeps the plants in bearing 
longer. 
Running squash for fall and winter use should not be planted until June or July in 
this latitude. Hills for these should be made 8 to 10 feet apart. Hoe frequently but do 
not disturb the runners. Seed required: one ounce to 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
Hastings' Mammoth White Bush Squash 
the Early White Bush, being nearly double the size and more regular in shape. Early, 
uniform and prolific; has beautiful clear white skin and flesh and grows 10 to 12 inches 
in diameter. Fine for family gardens and nearby markets, and when picked when 
young can be used for shipment. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; 
pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 10 pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
Eariy White Bush 
Squash 
The well-known White 
Scalloped or Patty Pan 
squash. One of the earliest to ma- 
ture, very productive; skin and flesh 
“^“swimenf Hastlnss’ Golden Custard Squash 
markets from Florida afs w'ell as being a general favorite for home gardeners everywhere. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts.; 10 lbs, not prepaid, $4.50. 
flAlrlon Exceeds in size all other scalloped varieties, 
wOlQCn wllSXar U Peing nothing unusual to have them reach a 
size of 2 feet in diameter when planted on a rich, moist soil. In color, a rich, dark 
golden yellow. This variety has smooth skin, is very easily scalloped and uniform in 
growth. Of the regular bush form, immensely productive and of fine quality. Packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 65 cents; postpaid. 
Early Yel- 
low Bush 
Squash 
Hastings’ Giant Summer 
Crookneck Squash 
Identical with 
Early White 
• Busli in 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush Squash color which is a 
bright golden yellow. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 
20 cents ; pound, 60 cents, 10 pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
Giant Summer Crookneck Squash Wua 
large variety we have one containing all the good qualities of the 
crooknecked squash and at the same time giving nearly double the 
size of the Yellow Summer Crookneck squash. For market gar- 
deners growing for nearby markets and home gardens it is especial- 
ly desirable. Like Mamrnoth White Bush it is rather too large to 
ship. With this variety you could double the yield from same area 
that you do with the other sorts. We recommend this to you very 
highly. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 
65 cents; postpaid. 
Yellow Summer Crookneck Squash 
Old, well-known crookneck variety ; a favorite for home and market 
gardens. Fruits small, of bright orange yellow color and covered 
with warty excrescences. Of rich, buttery flavor. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 10 
pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
Running or Marrow Squashes S? “b „ s 
Summer squashes, the vines running 10 to 12 feet long and the 
squashes are 6 to 12 pounds in weight, keeping for weeks , after 
cutting. In flavor they are much richer than the Summer or Bush 
squashes. For fall and winter use plant in June or July; after 
cutting, store in cool, dry place until wanted for use. 
Boston Marrow Squash 
in the South. Skin of Boston Marrow is of rather light yellowish 
shade with very thin rind and extra good quality. A good keeper 
and shipper. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 75 cents; postpaid. 
Early Prolific Marrow Squash 
row, rather more prolific and about one week earlier. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; ^4 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents; postpaid. 
Improved Hubbard Squash 
in the South but does well in a few localities. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents; postpaid. 
SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL HERB SEED 
Anise — Aromatic seeds are used as a condiment. Leaves finely 
fringed and are used in garnishing summer dishes. Packet, 5 cents. 
Balm — Leaves ai’e fragrant like the Lemon Verbena. They add fine 
flavor to summer drinks. Useful for tea in fevers. Packet, 5 cents. 
Basil, Sweet — Aromatic leaves used for seasoning soups, stews and 
. sauces. Packet, 5 cents. 
Borage — Excellent bee food and honey plant; leaves used for flavor- 
ing and making cordials. Grows freely on all soils and the sky blue 
flowers are an addition to any flower garden. Packet, 5 cents. 
Caraway — Produces aromatic seeds used for flavoring bread, cakes, 
etc. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. 
Catnip or Catmint — Leaves used both dry and green for seasoning. 
Packet, 10 cents. 
Coriander — Seeds used for flavoring cakes, candy and liquors. 
Packet. 5 cents. 
Dill — Seeds strongly aromatic and have a pungent flavor. Used for 
flavoring pickles and as a condiment. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 
cents; pound. 20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
Horehound — Leaves are used for seasoning; also in making candy 
and cough medicine. Packet, 5 cents. 
Lavender — The common lavender ; leaves are used for seasoning. The 
dried flowers are highly esteemed for their perfume. Packet, 5 cts. 
Marjoram Sweet — Tender shoots and leaves used for seasoning dur- 
ing the summer mouths and can be dried for winter use. Packet, 
5 cents. 
Pennyroyal — Low, creeping plants, ornamental for covering ground 
in damp shady places. Has the flavor of pennyroyal to a marked 
degree. Furnishes the medicinal properties for menthol pencils 
and headache cures. Packet, 10 cents. 
Peppermint — Well known in the South. Exclusively used for flavor- 
ing. Packet, 20 cents. 
Rosemary — Leaves used green for seasoning in summer; dried in 
winter. An old-time favorite aromatic plant. Packet, 5 cents. 
Sage — Most popular of garden herbs, extensively used in flavoring, 
the dried leaves being a staple market product. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. 
Summer Savory — Leaves and tender flower stalks used for flavoring 
during summer. Much like Thyme, but milder. Packet, 5 cents. 
Thyme — Leaves and tender shoots used for seasoning during sum- 
mer and dried for winter. Delicioxis flavoring for sausage and 
meats. Has medicinal pi'operties. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 25 cents. 
Wormwood — The dried leaves are used medicinally, also esteemed 
by poultry keepers as a tonic for poultry. Packet, 5 cents. 
