C. Pepo. 
(Melopepo) 
Size: 131 x 3f inches 
Weight: 4 pounds 
Edible in 55 days 
Used when young 
A more recent development in 
the Zucchini types. This fruit 
grows long and slender; it 
shows slight ridges, and is a 
black green color when young. 
The fruits are often picked 
when but a few days old, for 
California trade. They are 
very tender, and a table deli¬ 
cacy which are prepared in a 
number of appetizing ways. 
ZUCCHINI GREY— 
C. Pepo. 
(Melopepo) 
Size: 12 x 4J inches 
Weight: 3J pounds 
Edible in 60 days 
Used when young 
It belongs to the Vegetable 
Marrow family. The color is 
mottled light and dark green, 
giving it a grayish appearance. 
The squash are used when 
young, often when real small 
and tender, and the edible 
qualities are excellent- They 
are a favorite among the mar- 
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