Chicago 
Wartcd 
Hubbard 
SQUASH for keeping and baking 
One ounce of seed to 50 hills, 
according to the size of the 
seed, 3-4 lbs. in hills per acre. 
CULTUEE — Plant seed in 
extra fertile soil when 
danger of frost is past. 
The V i n i n g varieties 
should he planted in 
hills 8 or 10 feet apart 
each way, and the bush 
varieties from 4 to 5 
feet. For running vari¬ 
eties, use 3 % to 4 
pounds of seed per acre; 
bush varieties require 6 
pounds of seed per acre. For 
Insecticides see page 73. 
598. CHICAGO 
WARTED HUB-J 
BARD -(110 days.) A very prolific good^ 
keeping sort, somewhat larger than the original f 
Hubbard, and more thickly covered with warts. ■ 
E.xcellent flavor and quality. Fruits: 14 inches 
long, 10 inch diameter; weight 14 lbs., pointed 
at each end, very dark green. Flesh: deep 
orange-yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 
Vi lb. 40c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
600. GOLDEN HUBBARD- (100 days.) 
Similar to Green Hubbard, but earlier, smaller 
and more prolific. Fruit: 11 inches long, 9 
inch diameter; weight 10 lbs., somewhat pointed 
at each end, moderately warted, orange-red, with 
faint cream colored stripes toward blossom end. 
Flesh: deep orange, dry and of fine quality; it 
keeps well. Pkt. 6c, oz. 15c, V4 lb. 40c, lb, $1.20, 
prepaid. 
607. KITCHENETTE - (100 days.) A 
new Dwarf Hubbard, from the Minnesota Ex¬ 
periment Station that combines the better qual¬ 
ities of several varieties. Has the size of the 
Table Queen, the delightful flavor of the De¬ 
licious, keeping qualities and yield of Hubbard. 
Weight; 5 to 7 lbs. Quality is splendid—cooks 
up mealy and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. 
Just the right size for average family use. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 15c, V4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, prepaid. 
601. NEW BUTTERCUP - A 
North Dakota origination, developed by 
Prof. Yeager. Fruits weigh 3 to 5 lbs. 
and have a tough thin green skin. Flesh; 
deep rich orange untinged with green. 
There is no fibrous section and this 
squash is an excellent keeper, with little 
waste or shrinkage. It is acorn shaped. 
Salsify 
or Vegetable Oyster 
An ounce of seed will sow 120 feet of drill. 
A wholesome and delicious vegetable, with 
mild oyster-like flavor when boiled. The 
roots may be cooked with a cream sauce, or 
sliced and fried and make delicious soup. 
Sow in deep drills, in light rich soil, very 
early. The roots are perfectly hardy, and 
may remain in the ground all winter. 
592. MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISLAND -An improved variety with roots 
6 to 8 inches long, 1 to 1V^ inches thick, 
tapering, smooth, dull white. Plants 3 V4 
feet tall. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, V4 lb. 60c, lb. 
$2.10, prepaid. 
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The flavor is similar to sweet potato, 
with smooth texture; cooks dry and is 
coming into great popular favor. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, Vi lb. 70c, prepaid. Seed crop 
very short again this year. (See color 
illustration, inside front cover.) 
Trial Packet.10c 
595. GIANT YELLOW SUMMER 
CROOKNECK -(65 days.) Highly desir¬ 
able for truckers, shippers and home gardeners. 
Fruit: 9V^ inches long, 4 inch diameter; weight 
3 lbs., curved at neck, light yellow at early eat¬ 
ing stage, and covered with warts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10 c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, prepaid. 
603. DELICIOUS -(102 days.) A very 
popular winter sort. No other squash compares 
with it in richness of flavor. An excellent keep¬ 
er. Fruit: 11 inches long, 8 inch diameter; 
weight 7 to 8 lbs.; top shaped. Skin dark green 
with light green stripes toward the blossom end. 
Flesh; orange, dry, and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 15c, Vi lb. 40c, lb. $1.20, prepaid. 
599. IMPROVED GREEN HUB¬ 
BARD -(105 days.) A standard winter sort 
for home or market. Fruit: 12 inches long, 9 
inch diameter; weight 12 lbs., pointed at both 
ends, sjightly warted, dark bronze green in 
color; rind hard and tough. Flesh; very thick, 
orange-yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 
Vi lb. 40c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
605. TABLE QUEEN -(58 days.) An 
early maturing variety, trailing in habit and of 
exceptional flavor and quality. Very desirable 
for home or market garden use and for shipping. 
Fruit: 6 inches long, 414 inches diameter; 
weight 1V4 lbs., acorn shaped, ribbed, smooth, 
thin shelled, dark green. Flesh; light yellow, 
bakes well, with inviting flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 
Vi lb. 40c, lb. $1.20, prepaid. 
602. mammoth CHILI -(100 days.) 
The giant among squashes, grown for exhibition 
purposes and stock feeding. A prolific sort. 
Fruit: 25 inches long, 18 inch diameter; weight 
80 to 150 lbs., oblong, pointed; skin mottled 
orange and yellow. Flesh: thick and coarse. 
Pkt. 8c, oz. 16c, Vi lb. 45c, lb. $1.60, prepaid. 
596. LONG COCOZELLE -(66 days.) 
An early summer squash of the popular “Zep¬ 
pelin” shape. Sells on sight because of its hand¬ 
some appearance. Long, smooth, dark green 
with lighter green stripes which change to deep’ 
yellow when ripe. Fruits are 18 inches long, 
5 inches thick, weigh 4 lbs. Flesh; greenish 
white, firm and tasty. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 
40c, lb. $1.10, prepaid. 
Eat More 
Home-Grown 
Spinach 
One ounce plants 
100 foot row. 
583. MATADOR OR GIANT NOBLE- 
(45 days.) Very valuable for market or home 
garden. Plants are large, vigorous and spread¬ 
ing; leaves huge, thick, smooth and tender; 
color deep green. It is slow to form seed stalks 
and an extremely heavy yielder. The best of 
the Giant Thick Leaved sorts for spring and 
summer. Pkt. 5c, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 45c, 2 lbs. 85c, 
prepaid. 
586. BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED 
-(39 days.) A very early, vigorous variety, 
desirable for home gardens, for shipping to 
distant markets and for canning. Plants erect 
in growth, hardy and attractive. Leaves large, 
crumpled, somewhat blistered; dark glossy green. 
Seeds fairly early. Pkt. 6c, Vi lb. 16c, lb. 45c, 
2 lbs. 85c, prepaid. 
584. KING OF DENMARK SPIN¬ 
ACH -(45 days.) Highly desirable for can¬ 
ning and for market gardens. Large, spreading 
plants carry broad, rounded, very dark green 
leaves which are somewhat crumpled. Excellent 
for spring planting as it is slow to go to seed. 
Very hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 8c, Vi lb. 
17c, lb. 55c, 2 lbs. 95c, prepaid. See inside front 
cover. 
582. NEW VIKING - An 
All America Winner. Developed in 
Holland. A highly-prized variety 
for home garden or market. A 
very vigorous grower. Plant is 
large, producing huge, semi-crin¬ 
kled, dark green leaves. Excep¬ 
tionally long standing and of 
splendid table quality. Pkt. 6c, Vi 
lb. 17c, lb. 50c, 2 lbs, 90c, pre¬ 
paid. 
589. NEW ZEALAND -(70 
days.) Native of New Zealand— 
quite distinct from other varieties 
of Spinach, it thrives in hot dry 
weather. The large spreading 
plants have small, thick pointed 
deep green leaves, which can he 
picked repeatedly throughout the 
season. Soak seed in hot water 
for several hours before planting. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 70c, lb. 
$1.30, prepaid. 
CULTUEE—Succeeds best on rich, well 
drained soil. Sow early in spring, one inch 
deep, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. For suc¬ 
cession sow every two weeks until June. 
Spinach Beet 
or Swiss 
Chard 
on Page 4. 
New Viking Spinach—tender, succulent, of delicious flavor. 
Be Sure to Try the New Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Described on Page 24 
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