F. H. EBELING 
70th Annual Catalog 1868-1938 
SYRACUSE, N. Y 
New Squashes and Marrows 
Knerbiss (Ger.) Zucca (It.) 
The summer varieties come into 
use in early summer, but being 
sensitive to frost the seed cannot 
be sown until late April. Seed 
should be planted in hills 4 feet 
apart. Plant in hills 6 to 8 feet 
apart, 2 or 3 seeds to the hill, 8 ozs 
to 100 hills or 2 lbs. to an acre. 
GIANT SUMMER STRAIGHT 
NECK. The convenient straighi 
shape of this squash makes it 
superior to the old crookneck. 
However, it has the warty, 
creamy gold skin, the large size, 
the fine quality, and the earliness 
of the parent squash. Plants 
bushy, vigorous growing, and 
productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A 
lb., 35c; lb„ $1.00. „ . A . 
ACORN or INDIVIDUAL SQUASH. Convenient for 
baking and serving in halves. It weighs only about 
iy 2 pounds and is acorn-shaped, deeply furrowed, 
and dark green on the outside. The flesh is rich yel- 
low, somewhat coarse grained, dry and mealy, and of 
delicious flavor. The vines yield prolifically. Matures 
in about 100 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb-» 50c; lb., 
$1.50. 
MAMMOTH GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. A 
large golden yellow variety, thickly warted; is 18 
inches long, brittle and tender. Plants are bushy 
and very prolific. This is an improved strain and 
considerably larger. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. 
BURPEE’S FORDHOOK SQUASH. A most desirable 
running variety for both summer and winter use. 
Wonderfully productive. Fruit oblong, 8 to 10 
inches in length, slightly ridged, smooth thin yel¬ 
lowish skin; flesh very thick and of a light straw 
yellow. If ripened on the vine will keep until late 
the following June. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. An improve¬ 
ment on the old variety, larger, pure white and 
superior in quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. 
BOSTON MARROW. Color bright orange; flesh yel¬ 
low and fine flavored. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.00. 
BLUE HUBBARD. This excellent squash of the Hub¬ 
bard type is light blue in color, with hard shell 
and thick, fine grained flesh, which is very tender 
and by far the sweetest and best flavored of the 
winter squash. Pkt., 10c; -oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD. A distinct sort, of the shape 
and general character of the Hubbard, but a little 
smaller, earlier to mature, and a rich orange-red. 
Flesh is thick, of fully as good quality, fine-grained 
and dry. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. 
HUBBARD. A distinct strain of the famous Green 
Warty Hubbard and is an ideal winter squash for 
market men. The shell is a dark green in color, 
the flesh dry and sweet in flavor. It grows to large 
size, is a fine keeper and shipper, its cooking qual¬ 
ities unsurpassed. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. 
BANANA SQUASH. The most delicious of all for the 
table or pies. The tough shell is a grayish green 
in color. The beautiful orange-yellow flesh is firm 
and solid, free from fibre, or stringiness, cooks 
smooth and is of delicious flavor. Matures in 110 
days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., $1.50. 
SWEET HERBS 
Be Sure to Plant an Herb Garden This Season. 
Mammoth White Bush Scallop 
Mammoth Golden Slimmer 
Crookneck 
Pkt. 
Anise, aromatic.10c 
Balm, medicinal.10c 
Basil, sweet.10c 
Borage, used for salad 10c 
Caraway, aromatic... .10c 
Coriander, aromatic . .10c 
Dandelion .10c 
Dill, aromatic.10c 
Fennel, Sweet, aro¬ 
matic .10c 
Pkt. 
Horehound .10c 
Lavender, aromatic.. .10c 
Marjoram .10c 
Rosemary, aromatic .. 10c 
Rue, medicinal.10c 
Sage, culinary herb.. .10c 
Savory* Summer.10c 
Sweet Marjoram.10c 
Thyme, culinary herb. 10c 
Wormwood, medicinal 10c 
SWISS CHARD—See Beets 
GIANT PERPETUAL (“Cut-and-Come-Again”) Spin¬ 
ach Swiss Chard. This, though a variety of Chard, 
is to all practical purposes a giant spinach. Oz., 
15c; lb., $1.00. 
SQUASH BUGS. Spray Pyrox with an under-leaf up¬ 
turned nozzle—sure death. 
Tobacco Seed 
Tobacco is a native of Virginia. 
Havana Tobacco Seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
MULCHING PAPER 
Gator Hide Mulch Paper—Styles A and B 
Per Roll 
18-inch ( 675 sq. ft.) 450 ft. long .$3.00 
36-inch (1350 sq. ft.) 450 ft. long .. 6.00 
Garden Package .65 
Keystone Mulch Paper 
Per Roll 
18-inch rolls (300 lineal ft., approx. 27 lbs.) $2.00 
36-inch rolls (300 lineal ft., approx. 54 lbs.) 4.00 
Tomatoes of all Types and Flavors 
Liebesapfel (Ger.) Promodori (It.) 
As tomatoes are very sensitive to frost, they cannot 
be set in the open field until about May 1st. The 
seed must be sown in well protected hotbeds, sowing 
same about March 1st. A hardy and stocky plant is 
had by transplanting the small plants in the bed a 
few weeks before transplanting to the field. Or when 
about 4 inches high, the top may be pinched off and 
the plant grows stockier. 
Sow the seed broadcast, using one ounce to about 
3 square feet of area, which will yield plants enough 
to set an acre. In the field set tall varieties 6 feet 
apart and dwarf varieties 3 feet apart. A slight trellis 
is advisable in the garden. A moderate amount of 
water should be applied at the roots at regular in¬ 
tervals. 
OXHEART TOMATO. A new and remarkable type, 
being heart-shaped, carries very little acid and few 
seeds, some fruits weighing 3 lbs. Owing to its 
being non-acid it can be eaten freely without harm 
to the most delicate stomach. Solid flesh, beautiful 
red, very attractive. Fine yielder, for family garden 
the very best. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; lb., $2.60. 
EARLIANA (Sparks’). The earliest tall variety. 
Fruit large, smooth, bright scarlet color, fine qual¬ 
ity. Valuable for early market. 
A lb„ $1.25; lb„ $3.50. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 
JOHN BAER A new variety of the extra early red 
or scarlet type. Has larger, more uniform and more 
attractive fruits. Most profitable extra early sort. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
BONNEY’S BEST EARLY. An extra early variety. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL. A new variety. Fruit 
large, smooth, uniform, and well ripened clear to 
the stem, Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. 
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