WINTER SQUASH 
Tlu-se retiuirt- tin* Siiiiie cultural directions as the summer varieties, 
hut need from 00 to ll.S days to come to maturity. Fruits must 
remain on the vine until they have fully matured; gather them 
l>efore frost, leaving part (U' the stem attached to the fruit. Handle 
carefully so as not to bruise them. Keep in a moderately warm, 
dry place during the winter. Many varieties make excellent 
‘‘pumpkin ’ pie. 
1038 True Hubbard Q 
Olive-shaped fruits with dark bronze-green skin. About 
12 in. long and 10 in. thick. The rind is heavy, hard, and 
strong, making this a linn keeper and shipper. -Attractive 
deep orange-yellow flesh which is fine-grained, .sweet and 
dry. This is the standard winter Squash for all puri)oses, 
whether for home, market, or shipping. We offer our own 
improved strain; it represents the perfection of Winter 
Sfiuashes. Pkt. lOg; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 450; Vz lb. 700; 
Ib. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
1017 Golden Delicious O 
Most desirable .Squash, toi)-shaped and medium sized, with 
orange skin and flesh, the latter thick, fine-grained, sweet 
and dry. Fruits weigh about 7 lbs. each. Highly desirable 
for canning on account of its extremely dry flesh. A most 
excellent variety for the home garden. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 OZ8. 450; Vz lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
Delicious 
1052 Delicious 
Has become known f<jr its supreme quality. Produces 
medium sized, top-shaped, dark green fruits with light green 
markings. Individual fruits will weigh from 5 to 10 lbs. 
each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, 
and of outstanding flavor. .An excellent winter keeper. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; Vz lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
1036 Boston Marrow 
(Basket Pumpkin) Like a smooth Hubbard Squash with 
straight stem end. The fruits measure 9 by 14 in. and weigh 
6 to 9 lbs. each. Light orange skin and delicious, deep orange 
flesh. Because of its e.xcellent quality, this variety is grown 
more widely for pumpkin pie than any of the true Pump¬ 
kins. -Also fine for canning. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 oz8.<3O0; 
V 2 Ib. 500; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
1035 Banana Squash 
^ and delicate light orange, 
fine-grained flesh, firm and solid, and free from all string¬ 
iness or fiber. Grows usually 20 in. long and 6 in. thick. 
Considered by many to be the sweetest of all Squashes, as 
it co<iks very smooth and is delicious and sweet to the taste. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; Vz Ib. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
1048 Pie Squash 
Also known as Winter Luxury 
Pumpkin. The medium sized. 
round fruits measure 8 by 10 in. and have a bright golden 
yellow skin netted like a Muskmelon, which, because of its 
toughness, is an wonderful keeper. The thick, dry, sweet 
yellow flesh is of extra quality, making it desirable for 
cunning and ihes. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V 2 lb. 700; 
ib. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
True Hubbard 
1022 Blue Hubbard O 
The fruits are an attractive blue-gray color, larger than the 
green Hubbard, The shell is rough and very hard, with 
bright orange flesh of choice flavor. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; 1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 ll»8. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
1040 Warted Hubbard 
is extra hard, making it a good keeper. It is similar in 
quality to the True Hubbard. Pkt. 100; oz. 2 O 0 ; 
4 ozs. 500; Vz lb. 75e; Ib. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
1042 Red or Golden Hubbard 
the green 
Hubbards. Deep orange-red skin and bright orange-yellow 
flesh of excellent quality. Pkt. IO 0 ; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
Vz lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
1046 Cucuzzi Caravazzi (New) 
light green fruits should be cooked when young. They are 
prepared like Squash, are delicious stewed and fine for pies. 
Pkt. 150; oz. 500; 4 ozs. $1.50; Vz Ib. $2.75; lb. $5.00. 
1015 Buttercup (New) 
grow in. thick, 6>^ in. across. Skin is green, with stripes 
and spots of gray. The thick orange flesh is dry and sweet. 
Good keeper. Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 4 ozs. 900; Vz Ib. $1.40; 
lb. $2.50; 2 lbs. $4.65; 5 lbs. $11.25. 
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