56 VEGETABLE SEEDS 
The I. W. Scott Company , Pittsburgh , Pa 
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SQUASH 
One ounce of Squash seed will plant 
15 to 20 hills; 3 to 5 pounds will 
plant an acre, according to variety 
Mammoth White Bush Squash 
In general culture the Squashes are much like the melons, but they do not 
require such a long growing season and are more dependable producers. Best 
results are secured on light soils which have been heavily manured. Sow the 
seed in hills, about 4 feet apart each way for the summer varieties and 10 to 12 
feet for the late or winter sorts. Do not sow, however, until the soil is warm and 
dry—the end of May is about right in this section. Use plenty of seed in each 
hill, twelve to fifteen anyway, to provide against the inevitable losses from 
insects; after the plants get a good start pull out all but four or five. The Squash 
vine borer may cause some trouble during the season but can be discouraged 
by sprinkling tobacco dust close around the plants. Covering the vines with 
a little soil at several joints so that they take root there will also help to limit 
its destructiveness. The black Squash bug can best be kept in check by hand 
picking; spraying with calcium arsenate is the proper remedy for the striped beetle. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. One of the earliest and most popular of the 
Summer Squashes. Compact in growth and prolific, with ivory-white fruits, 
round with scalloped edges. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., yf\ b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK. An old favorite. Long, curved fruits with 
thin, golden yei'ow, warted skin; sweet, tender flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
j4\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
COCOZELLE (Italian Vegetable Marrow). Bushy plants, requiring little space, 
produce many oblong fruits averaging a foot long; green skin, mottled and striped with 
yellow and darker green. Quality extra-fine. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y\ b. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
FORDHOOK. An excellent variety, suitable for both summer and winter use. The 
fruits are oblong, 8 to 10 inches long, with thin, light yellow skin and thick, straw- 
colored flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y\ b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
BOSTON MARROW. A productive late variety, generally considered the best 
for canning and for pies. It is shaped like the well-known Hubbard, with orange 
skin and thick flesh. A good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y\b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
ACORN (Table Queen). A small thin-skinned, greenish black Squash with dry, 
mealy flesh of wonderful flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
BLACK ZUCCHINI. Cylindrical and of uniform thickness; rind dark green; 
flesh firm and of delicate flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., p*lb. 50c., lb. $1.25. 
IMPROVED HUBBARD. A selection from the old Hubbard, with more vigorous 
vine and slightly larger fruits. Skin smooth, dark green; flesh deep yellow and 
of superb quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., YVo. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
WARTED HUBBARD. Similar in size and shape to the Improved Hubbard, but 
the skin is heavily warted and very dark green, almost black, in color. The best 
keeper of the Hubbard type. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y^b. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
True Hubbard shape but earlier, a trifle smaller, and the skin is a rich orange-red in color. Flesh deep 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ylb. 50 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Hubbard Squash 
GOLDEN HUBBARD. 
orange, dry and sweet; an excellent keeper. 
HERBS 
Grandmother’s garden always had a little patch of herbs and, doubtless, much of the savoriness of grandmother’s cooking as well 
as the effectiveness of her home remedies was derived from her store of “yarbs.” Most of the commoner herbs are perennials, although 
they last but a few seasons in ordinary situations. Any odd corner will do, provided it is sunny and the soil not too hard or poor. 
Sow seed in early spring, thinning out as needed. The seeds of many herbs are slow and irregular in germinating. 
FLORENCE FENNEL. A very delicious salad vegetable. It 
can be served like celery or boiled. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
Ylb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
ANISE. Used principally for flavoring and for garnishing. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
BALM. Used for making a medicinal tea. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
Ylb. $1.50, lb. $5. 
SWEET BASIL. A highly aromatic herb whose leaves and tops 
are used for seasonings and, in a limited way, in salads. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ylb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
BORAGE. An annual plant that is used freely by bee-keepers. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ylb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
CARAWAY. The seeds of this plant are used for culinary pur¬ 
poses, in confectionery and also in medicines. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., Ylb- 40 cts., lb. $1. 
CARDOON. Grown somewhat like celery and served like 
asparagus. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ylb. $1.25, lb. $4. 
CHIVES. Used as a substitute for onions in soups and salads. 
Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., Ylb. $2.25, lb. $8. 
CORIANDER. An annual whose seeds are strongly aromatic. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Ylb. 40 cts., lb. $1. 
CURLED CHERVIL. Leaves of Chervil very much resemble 
those of parsley and are used in a similar way. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., Ylb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
DILL. An annual plant, seeds of which are used as a seasoning 
and also in the preparation of Dill pickles. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
15 cts., pflb. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
HOREHOUND. Annual; chiefly used for medicinal purposes, as 
it has strong tonic properties. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ylb. 
$1.25, lb. $4. 
LAVENDER. Dried flowers impart a pleasing odor to the con¬ 
tents of linen-chests. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Ylb- $1, lb. $3. 
SWEET MARJORAM. Pleasingly fragrant and of particular 
value as a seasoning. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Ylb- $1, lb. $3 
RUE. A medicinal plant of extremely pungent taste. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., Xlb. lb. $5. 
SAFFRON. Cultivated for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., Ylb- 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
SAGE. An old familiar herb with a pungent odor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., Ylb. $1, lb. $3. 
SUMMER SAVORY. Dried foliage used for flavoring during the 
winter months. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ylb- 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
SWEET FENNEL. The leaves are finely cut and are used for 
garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ylb- 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
THYME. The leaves and young branches are used for seasoning. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Ylb. $1.50, lb. $5. 
WORMWOOD. Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 
Xlb. $1, lb. $3. 
