VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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PUMPKIN—Continued 
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EARLY SUGAR C. pepo PUFFY 
The best pumpkin for home and market garden and shipping. Excellent for canning and 
pies. A profitable sort, as it is prolific, a good keeper, and the finest quality of them all. 
FRUIT —8 inches deep and 10 inches in diameter; weighs around 7 pounds,- round, but 
flattened at the ends,- slightly grooved,- shell, hard; very dark orange. 
FLESH —Thick, fine textured, dry, orange-yellow, sweetly flavored, of excellent quality. 
JAPANESE PIE PULPY 
Similar in shape to the cushaw pumpkins. Popular as an early type for canning, but also 
grown a great deal for stock feed. Seed irregularly marked. 
FRUIT —12 inches long and 8 inches in diameter,- weighs around 12 pounds; enlarged 
on blossom end, where seeds are borne; dark green with lighter green stripes. 
FLESH—Yellowish orange, fine grained, of good flavor and quality. 
KENTUCKY FIELD PIANO 
Most commonly known and widely grown for canning and stock feed. A hardy grower, 
heavily productive, and a good keeper. 
FRUIT —Varies greatly in size and shape, generally deeper than wide, flattened at both 
ends, and distinctly grooved; weighs from 10 to 25 pounds,- skin, smooth, 
yellowish orange color,- shell, hard. 
FLESH—Yellow, of good texture and flavor. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTH or POTIRON C. maxima PUNCH 
This giant-fruited variety is noted for being the largest of all pumpkins or squashes. It 
makes an interesting specimen for show purposes and is particularly valuable for stock 
feed. 
FRUIT —18 inches long and 24 inches in diameter,- weighs up to 100 pounds, but 
ordinarily about 60 pounds,- flattened in shape, slightly grooved; shell, hard; 
skin, yellow, mottled with orange. 
FLESH—Deep yellow, thick, hard, coarse, of good quality. 
LARGE CHEESE PUNIC 
An old, popular variety, deriving its name from the cheese box shape of its fruits. A 
splendid sort for home and market use, as well as canning. A good yielder and excellent 
keeper. 
FRUIT —7 inches deep and 15 inches in diameter, sometimes larger,- usually weighs 12 
to 15 pounds,- very flattened in shape, slightly grooved; shell, hard; skin, 
creamy yellow. 
FLESH—Rich yellow, very thick, of good quality and fine flavor. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO PUPPY 
Being an early variety of good quality and long use, it has become popular in the home 
and market gardens for pie making, etc. It is a good keeper. 
FRUIT —14 inches long and 9 inches in diameter, pear shaped,- weighs about 1 5 pounds,- 
slightly grooved,- shell, hard,- white, with light green stripes. 
FlESH—C ream colored, very thick, fine grained, and sweet. 
RADISH 
Rhaphanus sativus 
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CHARTIER LONG ROSE, WHITE TIP RESIN 
An admirable summer radish which is very attractive in appearance. A dependable, 
outdoor sort. 
SHAPE —7 to 8 inches long, slender,- white flesh, tender, brittle, fine-grained; a very 
pleasing pungent taste. 
COLOR—Bright rose, shading to a white tip. 
CRIMSON GIANT RABID 
A handsome variety that is increasing in popularity among home gardeners and truckers. 
It is noted for its large size and ability to hold its crisp and tender stage over a long period. 
SHAPE —Large, vigorous grower, globular to round, firm and crisp, excellent flavor. 
COLOR—Attractive deep crimson. 
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