//. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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Summer or Bush Squashes 
CULTURE— As squashes will not stand frost and cold nights, plantings should not be 
made until all danger of frost and cold nights are over. Ground should have been worked 
deeply before planting. For the bush varieties the hills should be three to four feet apart each 
way. One or two shovelfuls of well rotted manure to each hill, thoroughly worked into the 
soil. Plant 6 to 10 seeds in each hill, thinning out to one or two plants when the rough leaves 
have formed. Cover seed about one inch. If plants are attacked by insects, dust them with 
“Plant Lice Killer,” Hoe frequently, keeping down weeds and grass, but do not disturb the 
plants. As the squashes form keep them picked oiF as soon as they are ready for use. This 
keeps the plants in bearing longer. Running squashes for fall and winter use should not be 
planted untilj vine or July in this latitude. The hills for these should be made eight to ten feet 
apart. Hoe frequently, but do not disturb the runners. After the squashes are fully grown 
they should be gathered and put away in a cool, dry place to keep for late fail and winter use. 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush Squash 
As shown by the Illustration this is a decided improvement over the Early White Bushi 
being double the size and more regular in shape. It is very early, uniform in growtli and pro¬ 
lific. lias a beautiful clear white skin and fiesh, and grows JO to 12 Inches across. Fine for 
family gardens and nearby markets, but too large to grow for shipment. Packet. 5 cents; ounce, 
10 cents; pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 10 pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
F'nrlir Ttncli ^nn.icli This is the well known White Scalloped or Patty Pan 
TT line UU9X1 kJllUdSll squash. It is one of the earliest to mature, very pro 
ductive and of light cream color. 
Very popular variety for shipment to Northern markets from 
Florida, as well as being a general favorite 
Hastings’ Mammoth 'White liush S.iuash 
or home gardeners everywhere. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 10 pounds, not prepaid, S4.50. 
It'a.-l'o- Identical with Early White Bush except in color, 
Uariy 1 CllOW UUSH 0(|lltiSIl which is a bright golden yellow. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound. 20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
Yellow Summer Grookneck Squash s%mJh‘aV,l^^\\^trf^r‘^ome'^;rd'=Zr- 
ket gardens. Fruits small, of bright orange yellow color and covered with warty excrescences. 
Flavor very rich and buttery. I’acket, 6 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Jz. pound, 20 cents; |ound, 60 
cents; postpaid. 10 pounds,’not prepaid,$4.50. 
Giant 
Summer 
Grookneck 
Squash 
Hastint^s’ Giant Summer 
Grookneck Squash 
Hastings’ Golden Custard,Squash 
In our Giant Crook- 
neck we have a varie¬ 
ty containing all of 
the good qualities of 
the Grookneck class 
and at the same time 
giving double the size 
of the Old Yellow Sum¬ 
mer Crookneck. For 
market gardeners 
growing for nearby 
markets and home 
gardens it is especially 
desirable. Like the Mammoth White Bush, it is too large to ship. With this 
variety you get double the yield from the same area that you do with the 
other sorts. We recommend it without reserve to our customers. Packet, 6 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 65 cents. 
Gnlifpii Giiefnrfl A most valuable variety, which exceeds 
VlOlUCn GUSldrU oqildSll in size all the other scalloped sorts, it 
being nothing unusual to have them attain a size of two feet in diameter 
when planted on rich, moist soil. In color it is a rich, dark golden yellow. 
Squashes have smooth skin and are evenly scalloped and uniform in growth. 
It grows in the regular bush form and is Immensely productive. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 65 cents. 
Our Running or Marrow Squashes frVm®o“u? Bush'w 
Summer Squashes. The vines run 10 to 12 feet long, the squashes are 6 to 12 
pounds in weight and keep for weeks after cutting. In flavor they are much 
richer than the summer squash. For fall and winter use they should be 
planted in June or July. After cutting, store in a cool, dry place. 
Boston Marrow Squash Jnhe%un®n?^‘'va?ie«es^°n"he 
South. Skin of yellowish shade with thin lind. A good keeper and 
shipper. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, 25 cents; pound, 
75 cents; postpaid. 
Early Prolific Marrow Squash ton'-yal^ow'sughGy 
more prolific and one week earlier. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
% pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 
Improved Hubbard Squash pianHnrsomh^but'doe^ 
well in some localities. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, 25 
cents; pound, 85 cents. 
SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL HERB SEED 
Anise —Aromatic seeds are used as a condiment. Leaves finely 
fringud and are used in garnishing summer dishes. Packet, 5 cents. 
Basil, Sweet— Aromatic leaves used for seasoning soups, stews and 
sauces. Packet, 5 cents. 
Boraile —Excellent bee food and honey plant; leaves used for flavor¬ 
ing and making cordials. Grows freely on all soils and the sky blue flow¬ 
ers 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; 
>4 pound. 20 cents; pound, 60 cents. 
Horehound— Leaves are used for seasoning; also in making candy 
and cough medicine. Packet. 6 cents. 
Lavender —The common lavender; leaves are used for seasoning. The 
dried flowers are highly esteemed for their perfume. Packet. 5 cents. 
Marjoram, Sweet —Tender shoots and leaves used for seasoning 
during the summer months and can be dried for winter use. Pkt., 5 cts. 
Balm— Leaves are fragrant like the Lemon'Verbena. They add line 
flavor to summer drinks. Useful for tea in fevers. Packet, 5 cents. 
Pennyroyal —Low, creeping plants, ornamental for covering grotind 
in damp shady places. Has the flavor of pennyroyal to a marked degre-. 
Furnishes the medicinal properties for menthol pencils and headaclie 
cures. Packet, 10 cents. 
Peppermint— Well known in the South. Exclusively used for flavor¬ 
ing. Packet' 10 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 stajile market product. Packet, 5 cents; ounce. 
15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound,$1.35. 
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 summer 
and dried for winter. Delicious flavoring for sausage and meats. Ha- 
medicinal properties. Packet. 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents. 
Wormwood— The dried leaves are used medicinally, also esteemed 
by poultry keepers aa a tonic for poultry. Packet, 5 cents. 
