54 VEGETABLE SEEDS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co, 
Squash 
Ger.—Kurbiss. Scand.—Squash-Graeskar. 
(One ounce to 25 hills—3 to 4 pounds to the acre) 
There are two distinct types. The Summer va¬ 
rieties are cultivated for the tender young 1 fruits 
which are used in the green or growing stage dur¬ 
ing the Summer months. The Winter Squashes 
produce larger hard-shell fruits, which are gath¬ 
ered in the Fall before frost, and stored in a warm, 
dry place for Winter use. Be sure and leave part 
of the stem attached to the fruits. 
Summer Varieties 
Early White Bush —One of the best early maturing 
varieties. The fruit is a beautiful waxy white 
of superior quality, somewhat flattened, scalloped 
along the edge and of medium size. It has a 
lasting delicious sweetness. 55 days. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; %-lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
'Vegetable Marrow— The favorite English Long 
White sort. The fruit is very desirable in size, 
from 9 to 19 inches in length and 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter. Skin white, flesh white, and of rich 
flavor. Distinct from all other varieties of 
Squash. 65 days. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 25c; ^4-lb., 00c; 
1 lb., $2.00. 
Early Summer Crookneck 
Early Summer Crookneck — Very early medium 
sized, about 15 inches long and matures in 70 
days. Flesh has a deep golden yellow color, is 
dry and of most agreeable flavor. Is the most 
highly esteemed of all Summer varieties. 60 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Giant Summer Straightneek — The convenient 
straight shape of this squash makes it superior 
to the old crookneck. However, it has the warty, 
creamy-gold skin, the large size, the fine quality, 
and the earliness of the parent squash. Plants 
bushy, vigorous growing, and productive. 55 
days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.35. 
Squash—Improved Hubbard 
Fall or Winter Varieties 
Improved Hubbard —This old and popular favorite 
is still one of the very best Winter Squashes. Al¬ 
ways richly flavored. Very productive. Of dark 
bluish green color, weighing often 10 to 25 lbs. 
each. Properly stored it may be kept from Sep¬ 
tember to May. Pkt., 5c^ oz., 15e; %-lb., 45c; 
1 lb., $1.40. 
Red or Golden Hubbard —Almost identical to the 
Warted Hubbard. The heavily warted skin is of 
a rich orange yellow, turning to a deep salmon 
red when ripened. Of attractive appearance and 
fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; >4-lb., 40c; 1 lb., 
$1.25. 
Delicious —This Fall and Wanter Squash is more 
delicious than the well known Hubbard. The 
color of skin is green; weighing from 5 to 10 lbs. 
The flesh is thick, bright yellow, fine grained 
and of splendid quality. It cannot be excelled. 
110 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %-lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
Warted Hubbard —It is similar in size and quality 
to the Hubbard. The large, dark, olive-green 
fruits are rather more heavily warted. Very 
handsome in appearance; an excellent keeper and 
of splendid quality. 110 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
14-lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
Table Queen—Sometimes called Des Moines, Acorn, 
Individual, and Danish Squash— Cut in half and 
baked for twenty minutes, it will give you a de¬ 
licious meal you will long remember, and fine 
for pies. The fruits are a nice size to handle, 6 
to 7 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. 
The shell is hard and smooth, so that they keep 
well The color is dark green, acorn shaped, 
makes an ideal individual Squash. Ripens in the 
Fall. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
SCIENTISTS SAY SQUASH ABOUNDS IN VITAMINS — SQUASH ARE HEALTHFUL — GROW PLENTY 
SPINACH 
Ger.—Spinat. Scand.—Spinat. 
(One ounce for 100 feet of drill—10 to 12 pounds in drills for one acre) 
Sow early in the Spring and make succession sowing every ten days until the end of May. For late 
Summer crop sow September 1st. No Spinach except the New Zealand will stand July and August heat 
without shooting to seed. 
Round Thick Leaved —This variety grows quickly, 
has slightly wrinkled leaves of deep green color 
and good quality. The leaves are broad arrow- 
shaped but sometimes rounded. This is an exten¬ 
sively used medium early sort for the market 
and home garden. 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
%-lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
Long Standing —The best variety for family use, as 
it remains in good condition longer without run¬ 
ning to seed than the round leaved sorts. Thick. 
Well-flavored leaves. 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
%-lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
Bloomsdalc Savoy Leaved— One of the best of the 
savoy leaved type, with thick, heavily curled 
leaves. Very succulent and tender. 40 days. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
King of Denmark— This remarkable new Spinach 
is far superior to any of the other sorts. Its 
principal advantage is that it stands two weeks 
longer before running to seed than any other 
variety. The leaves are large, rounded. Savoy 
or crumpled of deep green color. Ready to cut 
in 48 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
New Zealand—(The Hot Weather Spinach) —The 
stems and leaves of this variety are soft, thick, 
fleshy and crystalline in appearance. Started 
early in the Spring, the plants will resist heat 
and make strong growth during the Summer. 55 
days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 -lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
SPINACH IS ONE OF OUR HEALTH VEGETABLES. EAT PLENTY OF SPINACH 
