VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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EARLY SUMMER CROOKNECK, YELLOW SALVO 
The most widely used of the summer squashes in its class. A superb sort for home and 
market gardens and for shipping. Yields fruit profusely on a bush type vine. Fruit to be 
used when immature. Our strain is medium sized and very uniform; a favorite with 
shippers. 
FRUIT —10 inches long and 4 inches in diameter; weighs around 3 pounds; small, 
crooked neck, with enlarged blossom end, where seeds are borne; rich yellow 
in color and thickly covered with warts. 
FLESH —Yellow, thick; noted for its fine quality and flavor. 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK, YELLOW SOUSE 
Not unlike the Early Summer Crookneck, from which it is a selection, except that it is 
later in season and larger in size. It has not been quite as widely accepted as the old 
type, but serves the same markets where a little larger variety is desired. 
FRUIT —16 inches long and 6 inches in diameter,- weighs around 4 pounds, and in other 
respects similar to the old type. 
FLESH—Yellow, thick, of fine quality and flavor. 
GIANT STRAIGHTNECK, YELLOW SIEGE 
Valuable to shippers and market gardeners as it packs nicely, making a less bulky item to 
handle. Plant is bush type and bears prolifically. 
FRUIT —18 inches long and 5 inches in diameter; weighs around 4 pounds; straight, 
thick-necked, yellowish orange in color, thickly warted. 
FLESH—Golden yellow, thick, fine flavored. 
ZUCHINNI, DARK GREEN SHALY 
Belongs to the same Italian Marrow group as does the Cocozelle but smaller. Used in the 
home and market garden and for shipping, and oftentimes preferred to the Cocozelle. 
FRUIT —12 inches long and 4 inches in diameter,- weighs around 3 pounds,- smooth, 
cylindrical, and dark green in color. 
FLESH—Greenish white and of fine quality and flavor. 
FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES 
Cucurbita maxima 
BANANA SAPHO 
An excellently flavored squash that is familiar to everyone, but its use is limited because of 
its soft shell and poor keeping qualities. It is desirable as a home and market sort and used 
by careful shippers. 
FRUIT —20 inches long and 6 inches in diameter,- weighs around 12 pounds,- skin grayish 
green, with light streaks,- rind, thin and brittle,- cylindrical or banana in shape. 
FLESH —Eight orange, thick, fine grained, of distinct, delicious, sweet flavor. 
BOSTON MARROW SATIN 
Standard Northern canning or pie variety. One of the best winter type squashes. It is 
very productive and has excellent keeping qualities. 
FRUIT —14 inches long and 9 inches in diameter,- weighs around 7 pounds,- oval shaped 
like the Hubbard,- shell, hard; rough orange-colored skin. 
FLESH—Golden, thick, firm, dry, fine grained, and sweetly flavored. 
DELICIOUS SANDY 
A winter squash that has become known for its supreme quality. It makes a wonderful 
home garden squash, and, being a type that stores well, it may be enjoyed through the 
winter months. Also used for canning. 
FRUIT —12 inches long and 8 inches in diameter; weighs around 8 pounds,- top-shaped,- 
shell, hard, smooth, dark green, with lighter stripes at the blossom end. 
FLESH—Rich orange, thick, dry, fine grained, of outstanding flavor. 
HUBBARD, GOLDEN SHAMP 
Similar to the Improved Hubbard except smaller in size, golden in color, earlier, and 
produces more fruits. It is a splendid home and truck garden type and is highly favored 
by cannery. Excellent keeper as a winter squash. 
FRUIT —11 inches long and 8 inches in diameter, pointed at both ends,- shell, hard and 
tough, somewhat warted, orange-red in color, with cream-colored stripes near 
the blossom end. 
FLESH —Deep yellowish-orange, thick, dry, fine grained, of excellent quality and flavor. 
Season. 
Days 
Planted 
to 
Maturity 
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58 
58 
60 
115 
100 
105 
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