THE MARKET GARDENER’S SEEDSMEN OF THE SOUTHWEST 25 
Tested Reliable Squash 
One ounce of seed will plant 25 hills; 2 pounds an acre. 
Culture. A good sandy loam is best adapted to Squash. The 
richer the better. All varieties of Squash are very tender and 
should not be planted until danger from frost has passed. 
The summer Bush varieties should be planted in hills about 
4 feet apart. The running varieties 6 or 8 feet apart 
each way. 
Improved Green Tint White 
Similar to the well-known 
White Bush Scallop, but se¬ 
lected for the darker green fruit which holds its color 
longer and makes it very desirable for market pur¬ 
poses. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.50; 5 lbs., $5.75. 
Is a bush variety, and 
should be planted 6 feet 
apart. It should be used when quite young. When 
served it has a rich, creamy flavor not equalled by 
any other scuash. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 
45c; lb., $1.25. 
This very fine variety 
much resembles the orig¬ 
inal Hubbard, except that it is larger and more covered 
with warts. Can be kept until late spring. The shell is very 
hard and dry. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 45c; lb., 
$1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50; 10 lbs., $10.00. 
Bush Scallop 
Italian Squash 
Warted Hubbard 
Early White Bush Squash. 
Co|>ll/ U/liitn Ouch The well known White Scal- 
CiCa I I JT Tv llllc DU9II loped or Patty Pan Squash. 
One of the earliest to mature, very productive; skin and flesh a light cream color. A very popular 
variety for shipment to northern markets, as well as being a general favorite for home gardeners every¬ 
where. Postpaid, pkt, 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
Plants are very productive and early bearing. Skin 
of fruit orange-yellow and thickly warted. Postpaid, 
pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50; 10 lbs., $10.00. 
Golden Yellow Straightneck £3. SS °J.StiZ ,“”T 
stead of curved. For this reason it is 
more desirable for packing in boxes for 
shipping. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
% lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Danona This squash grows from 
Dell9Ci1 i to 2 feet in length. 
Flesh firm and solid, of beautiful or¬ 
ange-yellow and excellent quality. It 
keeps from one season until another. 
When quite young it is excellent to 
cook as a marrow. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; *4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
Mexican Squash 
Mexican Squash. Like the Italian Squash 
it should be eaten when quite young, 
4 to 6 inches long. It is a delicious 
summer variety; do not hesitate to 
plant it. It is very prolific, a few hills 
will suffice to keep the family well sup¬ 
plied the entire sum¬ 
mer. This squash is a 
big money maker for 
the market gardener, as 
it commands from 5c to 
10c per pound more 
than any other variety. 
Some of our market 
gardeners near El Paso 
plant as many as 5 
acres. Make first plant¬ 
ing as early as the 
weather will permit. 
Second planting about 
August 15th for late 
crop. Postpaid. pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c; x 4 lb.. 50c; 
lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $7.50; Golden Yellow 
10 lbs., $14.00. Straightneck. 
Improved Warted Hubbard Squash. 
Mexican Squash. 
