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SQUASH—For Summer and Winter Use 
e Edge of Your Garden. 1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. Per Acre—1 Oz. of Winter, 15 Hills; 7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long- and cylindrical, 
color grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. A 
good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; % lb., 42 cts.; % 
lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.30, postpaid. 
752 Black Zucchini 
. 60 days. This is a summer squash of the Italian Marrow family. The fruits are oblong-, 12 
inches or more in length and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin extremely dark gTeen, almost black. 
Should be eaten when half grown at which time the flesh is very tender and may be cooked 
ot A hc!i ; Squash. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; % lb., 42 cts.; y 2 lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., 
$2.25, postpaid. 
745 A choice summer variety, ap¬ 
proaching winter squash In qual¬ 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve¬ 
necked fruits become very large if 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely warted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
7 cts.; oz., 14 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; y s 
lb., 58 cts.; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.90, 
postpaid. 
749 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush sum¬ 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and 
is very productive. 65 days. Used for cooking when 
green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In 
shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 14 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; V 3 lb., 58 cts.; lb., 
$1.00; 2 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. 
737 Shumway’s Improved Chicago 
Warted Hubbard 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was bred. 
The fruits are an attractive bronze green and well 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 
and rich flavored. The vines are vigorous and produc¬ 
tive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. 
Highly recommended. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; % lb., 
43 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; lb<, $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.40, postpaid. 
736 £) es Moines or Table Queen 
753 Shumway’s New Baby 
Hubbard of Kitchenette 
A new Dwarf 
several varieties, 
ing qualities and yield of Hubbard. 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. 
Just the right size for average family 
use and a favorite with market garden¬ 
ers. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; 14 lb., 
54 cts.; i/ 2 lb., 96 cts,; lb., $1.75; 2 lbs,, 
$3.30, postpaid. 
60 days. This extremely popular squash is intermediate in type between 
the summer and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. 
Like the summer varieties it can be eaten when young, and like the winter 
types it is delicious after ripening and storage. The fruits are very dark 
green, small, acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe they become bright 
golden. The flesh is rich yellow, thick, dry and very sweet. Pkt., 7 ets.; oz.. 
17 cts.; Vi lb., 42 cts.; */ 2 lb., 70 cts.; lb. -- ' •' 
lbs., $2.30, postpaid, 
743 Golden Delicious 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all 
others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su¬ 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; 
% lb„ 42 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.40, 
postpaid. 
751 Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush 
A valuable Bush selection rapidly gaining popularity on the West Coast. 
Fruits of convenient size for shipping; color greenish white when young; 
creamy yellow when fully matured. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; % lb., 42 
cts.; Vi lb., 70 cts.; lb, - ■ •’ 
$1.25; 2 lbs., $2.30, post-paid. 
735 Blue Hubbard 
110 days. A new distinct type of Hubbard de¬ 
veloped in New England. Fruit resembles the 
Warty Hubbard in size and shape, but the color is 
a clear green-blue and very distinct. Extra thick 
mealed, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. 
Keeps well. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; y A lb., 48 
cts.; y s lb., 83 cts.; lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.75, post- 
I 738 True Hubbard. 120 days. Pop- 111 
| ular winter variety. They are I 
pointed fl.t. hnfh ! 
742 Mammoth Whale or Chili 
90 days. The outer skin of this great squash is a 
rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow and very 
thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. It 
is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceed¬ 
ing ordinary pumpkins in this respect. It is a pro¬ 
lific variety, and a good winter keeper. Has reached 
the great weight of 150 pounds. It is a wonderful 
sort to grow for exhibition or for the fairs. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; % lb., 48 cts,; y 2 lb., 83 cts.; lb., 
$1.50; 2 lbs., $2,75, postpaid. 
. . , — • uj . j. u c j <4.1 c 
pointed at both ends, moderately 
warted. The rind is deep green in 
color. The orange flesh is dry, 
thick and sweet. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz. 
17 cts.; y 4 lb., 42 cts.; % lb., 70 
cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.30, 
postpaid. 
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