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II. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
HASTINGS' SUMMER BUSH SQUASH 
^ll|A|||a^ Squash will not stand frost and cold nights, hence plantings 
wUllurt; should not be made until danger of frost and cold nights are 
over. Work the soil deeply before planting. For the bush varieties, hills 
should be 3 to 4 feet apart each way ; 6 to 10 seeds in each hill, covering 
seed about 1 inch. Thin out to 2 plants after rough leaves are formed. 
One or two shovelfuls of well rotted manure to each hill, thoroughly 
worked into the soil, is advantageous. Hoe often, keeping down all weeds 
and grass. Keep surface soil loose, but do not disturb the plants while 
bearing. Keep the squash picked off as soon as ready for use, as this keeps 
the plants 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 run- 
ners. Seed required : One ounce to 25 hills, two to three pounds per acre. 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush ^enr^v^^r 
White Bush, being nearly double the size and more 
yl1Ui4£Uj regular in shape. Early, uniform and prolific; has beauti- 
ful clear white skin and flesh and grows 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Fine 
for family gardens and nearby markets, and when picked young can be 
used for shipment. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; 
pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Eariy White Bush ( No. 425 ) Tplc IDSL'S,. '’St 
of the earliest to mature, very productive; skin and flesh a light cream col- 
or. Similar to Mammoth White Bush except finer grained and not so large. 
A very popular variety for shipment to Northern markets from Florida as 
well as being a general favorite for home gardeners everywhere. Packet, 
6 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
f^Alrlon Cliefaiorl / Nn A99^ Much larger than any other scal- 
UOiaen UUSXara^NOo loped variety. It’s nothing unus- 
ual to have thern 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 evenly scalloped and uniform in growth. Of the regular bush 
form, immensely productive and of fine quality. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 
15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Early Yellow Bush(No. 424) LtrSlp^l;^otr%■hTch g 
bright golden yellow. Pkt., 5c; ounce, 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush Squash 
RUNNING OR MARROW SQUASH 
Distinct from the Bush or Summer squashes, the vines running 10 
to 12 feet long and the squashes are 6 to 12 pounds in weight. In 
flavor much richer than the Summer Squashes. For fall and winter 
use plant in June or July, and after cutting, store in cool, dry 
place until wanted for use. 
Boston Marrow ( No. 428 ) Men* ” A'”very*“p"rou"™tI?; 
fall and winter squash of medium to large size, oval shape (as 
shown by the illustration), and thin skin. It is generally used for 
canning and making pies. The fruits when ripe are bright orange 
with a shading of light cream color. The flesh is of rich salmon 
yellow color, fine grained and of excellent flavor, but pot as dry as 
the Improved Hubbard. A good keeper and shipper. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Early Prolific Marrow ( No. 423 ) 7he Mar- 
row, rather more prolific and about one week earlier. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Improved Hubbard(No. 427) 
the South but does well in a few localities. One of the best of the 
winter squashes where it does well. Vines are vigorous and very 
productive. The fruits are large, heavy, and moderately warted ; 
they have very hard shells. Skin is dark bronze green ; the flesh is 
bright orange* yellow, fine grained, thick, dry and finely flavored. 
The illustration is from a fruit of our Improved Hubbard Squash. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, 15c; H pound, 40c; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Giant Summer Crookneck '“Mety "we" ‘Sle 
/Nn d9fi^ containing the good qualities of the crook- 
^llUi necked squash and at the same time giving near- 
ly double the size of the Yellow Summer Crookneck. For mar- 
ket gardeners growing for nearby markets and home gardens 
it is especially desirable. It is rather too large to ship, but 
with this variety you can double the yield from same area that 
you do with the other sorts. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 
14 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
Yellow Summer Crookneck ?r“okMck Va'’rTe” 
/Mfl >10 I \ ty for home and market gardens. Fruits small, 
J of bright orange yellow color and covered with 
warty excrescences. It makes an excellent shipper, is flne 
grained and of good quality, especially desirable for its rich, 
buttery flavor. We consider this the best squash. The sweet 
buttery flavor and prolificacy beats them all. Packet, 6c; 
ounce, 15c; ^ pound, 40c; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Market Gardeners Attention! 
For special prices on 5 pounds or over of vegetable seeds, 
use the Yellow “Quotation Sheet’’ in the back of this cata- 
log. It will pay you Avell to plant Hastings’ Seeds entirely, 
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Type of Marrow and Hubbard Squash 
