SQUASH—For Summer and Winter Use 
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Garden. 1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. Per Acre—1 Oz. of Winter, 
Plant a 
752 Black Zucchini 
60 days. This is a summer squash of the Italian Marrow family, 
inches or more in length and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin extreme 
Should be eaten when half grown at which time the flesh is very 
like any other Squash. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; % lb., 42 cts.; % It 
$2,25, postpaid, 
745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
prouching winter squash ill qual¬ 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
necked fruits become very large if 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely wai ted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
7 cts.; oz., 14 cts.; % ll>., 35 cts.; y> 
lb., 58 cts.; Ib., $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.; % lb., 58 cts.; lb., 
$1.00; 2 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. 
737 Shumway’s Improved Chicago 
Warted Hubbard 
9 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily 
;ed than true Hubbard from which it was bred, 
fruits are an attractive bronze green and well 
>ed. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 
rich flavored. The vines are vigorous and produc- 
Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper, 
llv recommended. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 14 cts.; % lb., 
ts.; I/- lb., 05 cts.: lb., $1.10; 2 lbs.. $2,10, postpaid. 
736 Des Moines or 
753 Shumway’s New Baby 
^ Hubbard of Kitchenette 
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.; % 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 he 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 cts.; oz., 
17 cts,; 14 lb- 12 cts,; V- II).. 70 cts,; lb„ $1.25; 2 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 id'eal home garden type. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; 
% lb,, 42 cts.; % Ib., 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., 5 cts.; oz., 13 cts.; % lb., 35 
cts.; Vs lb., 55 cts.; lb„ $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. 
735 Blue Hubbard 
110 days. A new distinct type of Hubbard de¬ 
veloped in New England. Fruit resembles the 
Warty Hubbard in sfce and shape, but the color is 
a clear green-blue and very distinct. Extra thick 
meated, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. 
Keeps well. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; % lb., 48 
cts.; 14 lb., 83 cts.; lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.75, post¬ 
paid. 
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.; ’4 Ib., 48 cts,; % lb., 83 cts.; lb., 
$1.50; 2 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
ui.ii winter variety. They are 1 
f pointed at both ends, moderately j 
I warted. The rind is deep green in J 
1 color. The orange flesh is dry 1 
thick, and sweet. Pkt,, 7 cts.; oz.. ! 
17 cts.; 14 Ib.. 42 cts.; 1 /. lb., 70 [ 
cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.30, 
1 postpaid. 
SQUASH 
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