H. G. Hastings & Go., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Ga. 
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HOW TO GROW SQUASHE5. 
As squashes will not stand frost and cold nights, plantings should not be made until danger of frost and 
cold nights are past. Ground should have been worked deeply before planting. For the early or bush varieties^ 
the hills should be made 3 to 4 feet apart each way. One or two shovelsful of well rotted manure should be 
thoroughly worked into each hill. Plant 6 to 10 seeds in each hill, thinning out to 2 plants when the rough leaves 
have formed. Cover seed 1 inch. If plants are attacked by insects, dust them with “ Bug Death.” Hoe fre- 
quently, keeping down weeds and grass, but do not disturb the squash plants. As the squashes form, keep 
them picked off as soon as ready for use. This keeps the plants in bearing longer. Kunning varieties for fall 
and winter use should not be planted until July, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart. Hoe frequently, but do not disturb 
the vines. After the squashes get full grown, gather and put away in a cool, dry place for late fall and winter 
use. 
GIANT SUMMER. CR.OOKNECK. 
The Crookneck Squashes surpass in flavor and quality 
all other summer varieties, having the rich, buttery 
flavor so desirable in squash. In the Giant we have a 
variety with all the good characteristics of the old crook- 
neck combined, with double the size. For home use and 
near by markets, it is very desirable. You get a much 
larger yield than from the older varieties. Packet, 5 
c-nis ; ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 50 cents. 
Yellow Summer Crookneck — The old, well known variety ; 
a favorite for home and market gardens. Fruits small 
and of bright orange color and covered with warty 
excrescences. Flavor rich and buttery. Packet, 5 cents ; 
ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 45 cents. 
Early White Bush— The well known white scalloped or 
“ Patty Pan” squash. One of the earliest to mature, very 
productive and of light cream color. Very popular for 
both home gardens and market. Pncket, 5 cents; ounce. 
10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 45 cents. 
Early Yellow Bush— Identical in size, shape and growth 
with the Early White Bush, except in color, which is a 
bright orange yellow, while the flavor is somewhat richer. 
Preferred by many to the white. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 
10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 45 cents. 
A very large variety of the scalloped bush squashes, of the 
flnest flavor. On rich, moist soil, it is nothing unusual to 
have them grow 134 to 2 feet in diameter. In color, it is a 
rich, dark golden yellow. Smooth skin, evenly scalloped, 
uniform in growth and immensely productive. Is of the 
regular bush form. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; impound, 
20 cents; pound, 55 cents. 
Mammoth White Bush-^A decided improvement over the Early 
White Bush. Has all the good qualities of that popular vari- 
ety and is twice as large. Very regular in size and shape and 
proliflc. Has a beautiful, clear, smooth white skin and flesh 
and often measuring 10 to 12 inches across. Fine for family 
gardens. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; 
pound, 55 cents. 
RUNNING VARIETIES. 
Boston Marrow— A large fall squash, with thin rind and skin 
a yellowish shade. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 
20 cents ; pound, 60 cents. 
Early Prolific Marrow — Similar to the Boston Marrow, but 10 
days earlier. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents; 34 pound, 20 
cents ; pound, 60 cents. 
Improved Hubbard— Weighs 8 to 10 pounds. Skin green and 
warty. Flavor extra flne. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; 
34 pound, 25 cents ; pound, 85 cents. 
The Faxon— A proliflc variety, from Brazil.^ Variable in 
color, but can be used in any stage of growth. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents. Golden Custard Squash. 
Giant Summer Crookneck Squash. 
GOEDEN CUSTARD. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS. 
During tlie planting season we keep in stock plants of Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper, Egg Plant, 
Collard and Celery, of the varieties best adapted to Atlanta and vicinity. Prices of these vary 
according to season. AH plants are grown from our own seed. 
