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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
SQUASH 
Plant seeds after settled warm weather, in hills; hush varieties two or 
three feet apart; running varieties, six to eight feef apart. 
ft 
It combines the fine points of the 
vvarit-u nuuDdru original strain with increased 
size, rougher shell, improved quality, thick flesh, fine color. Pkt. Sc, 
oz. lOc, lb. 35c, Vz Ih. 60c, lb. $1.00. 
Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, 
resembling the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size 
and shape, but the color is a clear blue gray. The bright yellow thick 
flesh is fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored. De¬ 
sirable home or market sort; Pkt. Sc, oz. 10c, V 4 lb. 35c, 1/2 lb. 60c, 
lb. $1.00. 
Improved True Hubbard '5 ““ha'ra'5 
other variety; dry and excellent flavor. Our stock is true and very fine. 
Pkt. 5c, oz 10c, y^ lb. 35c, Vz lb* 60c, lb. $1.00. 
rirklrlcan l-Iii1^Vk9fri The shell is warty, hard and strong and very 
uuiuen nuuudru beautiful orange red color. Shape like the 
old Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange and uniformly so to the rind. 
It cooks very dry, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb* 35c, 
1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $1.00. 
Delicata 
Early and very 
prolific of oblong 
shape. Ground 
color orange yel¬ 
low, splashed and 
striped with very 
deep green. Al- 
- . ^ 1 though of small 
size, the squashes 
are very solid and 
THE DELICATA SQUASH heavy while the 
quality is rich and dry. An excellent “all seasons” squash. Pkt, 5c, 
oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, y 2 lb. 65c, lb. $1.25. 
Table Queen Squash 
TaKI#* The shell is hard, smooth and ridged, averaging 
6 to 8 inches in diameter. Vines vigorous and 
very productive. Ripens in the fall and keeps well into the winter. 
Splendid for pies. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 35c, Vz lb. 60c, 1 lb. $1.00. 
American Turban 
A fine table sort; flesh orange yellow and well flavored. 
Vi lb. 30c, Vz lb, 50c, lb. 90c. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, 
Prolific Orange Marrow 
The skin is of deep orange; the flesh is very thick, fine grained. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, Vi lb. 30c, Vz lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Fordhook 
The flesh is dry and sweet, of best quality. In a cool dry room it keeps in perfect 
condition until late in June. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, Vi lb. 30c, Vz lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
White Bush Scalloped summer variety. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, Vi lb. 30c, Vz lb. 50c, 
Yellow Bush Scalloped 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, 
Perfect. Gem 
Small, yet desirable for both summer and winter use; productive, often yielding 
16 to 20 to the vine. Pkt. 5c, oz, 8c, Vi lb. 30c, Vi lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
Giant Golden Summer Mammoth Chili lb! 35 c!”“°**’ weighing over 160 pounds. Pkt. o*- lO®. Vi 
TOBACCO 
Early and good qual- 
V..ruoK orange 
yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30c, Vi 
lb. 50c, lb. 90c. 
SALSIFY 
OYSTER 
PLANT 
Connecticut Seed Leaf 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. 
Virginia Broad Leaf 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. 
Havana Imported 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 
C At CIC'V' VoiTAfaKlA Oxrcfai. Sow the seed early in the spring in rich, deep soil in drills fifteen inches apart, thinning out to 
» or vegeiaoie \Ayai.cr inches. The roots will be ready in October. 
California White Giant 
This is the largest, smoothest and most profitable in cultivation. Roots pure white in color, three times 
larger than the ordinary salsify, of very superior quality and fine flavor, flesh very fine grained, tender and 
of more pronounced and agreeable oyster-like flavor. Invaluable to market gardeners. The tops remain in good condition until late the follow¬ 
ing spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 50c, Vz lb. dOc, lb. $1.60. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
90c, Ib. $1.60. 
Introduced from the Sandwich Islands. Grows fully double the size of the Long, White, and is superior 
in quality. Pure white in color and invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. ISc, V4 lb. 30c, Vz lb. 
