Culture. Planting's should not be made until all dan¬ 
ger of frost is over, and the ground warm. Plant in 
r — 1 hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, dropping 6 
gfcji to 8 seeds to the hill and covering firmly 
with V 2 inch of fine soil. When plants 
have attained their fourth leaves, thin 
out, leaving the three strongest 
plants * n each hill. Keep surface 
soil loose, but do not disturb the 
plants while bearing. Keep the 
squash picked off as soon as 
TrK ready for use—this prolongs the 
■=:.\ bearing period. 
One ounce of seed will plant 
25 hills: 2 to 3 po'unds will 
sow an acre. 
Dio early YVniTe Dusn. 53 days. Very early strain 
of the well-known White Scalloped or Patty Pan Squash. 
Produces fruits that are rather small, round, quite flat, 
and with ridged or scalloped edges. The fruits measure 
7 to 8 inches across: the comparatively smooth surface 
is creamy white in color. The firm flesh is of delightful 
flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
Giant 
Summer 
Straightneck 
Squash 
526 55 days. A distinct improvement over the older Crookneck strain, as it 
packs to better advantage for shipping to market. The handsome fruits are 
thick-necked, heavily warted, straight, bright orange-yellow. The flesh is 
thick, light yellow and of a mellow, buttery flavor. Develops up to 20 
inches if allowed full maturity, with a diameter up to 4% inches, but it is 
more desirable when smaller. Highly recommended to the home gardener, as 
well as to the man who grow r s for market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 
lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
Italian 
Marrow 
(Cocozelle) 
Squash 
8 to 10 inches they make a very handsome fruit. It is cylindrical, 
straight, smooth, dark green with lighter green stripes which 
change to a deep yellow at maturity. Flesh is very firm, greenish 
white. The young fruits when stewed are of a delicious flavor, 
k suggesting asparagus. Very early and prolific. Increasingly pop- 
Sk ular with market gardeners and shippers. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 
lb. 25c; 11>. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00. 
524 Zucchini. 00 days. A light colored Italian variety. It is 
§SjP«L piquant in flavor, tender, delightfully palatable, and truly deserves a 
place in your garden. It’s easy to grow and is a heavy yielder. Near- 
■BHB ly cylindrical, straight: color medium green, mottled with cream-grey 
and lighter green stripes; flesh is very firm. Edible when 5 to 6 inches 
vlr long. Mature fruits are 10 to 14 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in 
wmlmr diameter, and weigh 4 to 5 pounds. Cooked and served like asparagus 
mar it is delicious. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$3.00, Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
“Pick ’Em 
Young!” 
That’s the Way 
to Have Vegetables 
at Their BEST. 
The recent discov¬ 
ery of health-promot¬ 
ing vitamins in Sum- 
oner Squash has 
greatly increased its 
popularity as a home- 
garden vegetable. 
MAMMOTH \ 
104 PACKETS 
GIANT SUMMER STRAIGHTNECK 
525 EARLY Summer Crookneck. 50 days. The fruit 
is a rich golden yellow, while the flesh is a pale cream color, 
firm and tender. Full-grown fruit measure 10 to 12 inches, with 
uniform crookneck. Moderately warted. Eating quality is un¬ 
surpassed, and is also an excellent shipper. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 
% lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
1 Giant Summer Crookneck. 55 days, similar to 
the above, but fruits are larger. Skin golden yellow and 
warted; flesh thick and yellow. Fairly uniform in shape and 
color. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
RUNNING SQUASH 
Plant in June or July in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way. 
One ounce will plant 50 hills. 
520 Boston Marrow. 97 days. Bright orange color; flesh 
yellow; oval in form. A splendid keeper and excellent for pies. 
Pkt. IOc; oz. 15c; !4 lb. 30c; lb. $t.OO; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00. 
1 Improved Hubbard. 105 days. The fruit is large 
and oval, with thick, dark green, warted rind, making it a won¬ 
derful keeper. The orange flesh is very fine and sweet. Pkt. 
IOc; oz. 15c; % lb. 30"c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00. 
Early Summer Crookneck Squash 
Vegetable Seeds 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
30 
