THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED CO 
DENVER, COLO 
25 
Squash 
(Zucca, Calabazo ozapallo, Kulchen-Kurbiss) 
CULTURE—After danger of frost is past, plant in a warm, well pulverized, rich soil, mixing well-rotted manure in 
each hill. Plant 8 or 10 seed to the hill, about May 10th, for the summer varieties 4 to 6 feet apart, and the winter sorts 
8 to 10 feet, about July 1st. When well grown, thin out, leaving three of the strongest plants in each hill. Do not bruise 
or break the stems of the winter squashes when gathering. Plant summer sorts, 1 ounce to 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to an 
acre; winter sorts, ounce to 10 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to an acre. 
EARLY YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK—A lemon- 
yellow colored and small sized squash. Of late 
years the demand is for small, light yellow fruits, 
and this variety fills the bill. It is especially 
noted for its large yield of early fruits. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. 
.111.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) (10 lbs. .$8.00). 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK—The largest and 
one of the earliest summer varieties; fruit often 
2 feet long, very warty and deep orange in 
color. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (^ lb. 25c) (lb. 
85c) (5 lbs. $4.00) (10 lbs. $7.00). 
GIANT SUMMER STRAIGHTNECK—A distinct 
improvement on the Crookneck strain, as it 
packs to better advantage for shipping. Popular 
with market gardeners and shippers. Fruits 
thick-necked, heavily warted, straight, orange- 
yellow; flesh thick, light yellow. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (^ lb. 25c) (lb. 
85c) (5 lbs. $4.00) (10 lbs. $7.00). 
CHICAGO WARTED 
HUBBARD 
—Somewhat larg¬ 
er than Improved 
Hubbard and 
more thickly cov¬ 
ered with warts. 
Pointed at each 
end, very dark 
green; flesh deep 
orange-yellow, dry 
and sweet. A pro¬ 
lific, good keeping 
sort. 
Postpaid (Pkt 5c) 
(Oz. 10c) (% lb. 
30c) (lb. $1.00) (6 
lbs. $4.60) (10 lbs. 
Chicago Warted Hubbard 
EARLY WHITE BUSH (Green Tinted)—A well- 
known variety of dwarf habit and upright 
growth. Surface comparatively smooth. Color, 
greenish-white while young, then changing to 
creamy white. One of the best and most popu¬ 
lar sorts. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 
85c) (5 lbs. $4.00) (10 lbs. $7.00). 
ZUCCHINI (Short Cocozella)—A short type of 
Cocozella; fruit 7 to 8 inches long and 3 inches 
in diameter at picking stage; color light green 
speckled white; bush habit. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. 
$1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) (10 lbs. $8.00). 
COCOZELLA (Long Type)—A summer variety of 
bush habit; fruit oblong, 12 to 14 inches in 
length and 3 inches in diameter at picking 
stage; color dark green with light green stripes. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. 
$1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) (10 lbs. $8.00). 
FORDHOOK—A trailing sort for fall and early 
winter use. Fruits weigh 1% to 2 pounds, some¬ 
what ridged, smooth, cream colored; flesh ex¬ 
tremely thick, straw colored, dry and sweet. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c)' (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 
86c) (6 lbs. $4.00) (10 lbs. $7.00). 
BANANA—A late sort, cylindrical and pointed at 
blossom end, with thin, slate-grey rind. Flesh 
thick, fine grained, yellowish orange, and of 
sweet flavor. Seeds brown and highly enameled. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 6c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. 
$1.00) (6 lbs. $4.50) (10 lbs. $8.00). 
Table Queen 
IMPROVED GREEN HUBBARD—Standard winter sort for home and 
market gardeners, and for shipping. Fruits weigh 10 to 12 pounds, 
pointed at both ends, slightly warted, dark bronze-green in color; 
rind hard and tough; flesh very thick, orange-yellow, dry and 
sweet. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 6c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (6 lbs. $4.60) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
GOLDEN HUBBARD—Similar to Green Hubbard, but earlier, small¬ 
er, and more prolific. Popular with home and market gardeners 
and canners. Fruits somewhat pointed at each end; weight S 
to 10 pounds, moderately warted, orange-red, with faint cream 
colored stripes toward blossom end; flesh deep orange, dry and 
of fine quality; it keeps well. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (^ lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
DELICIOUS—A popular winter sort, with top-shaped fruits weigh¬ 
ing 7 to 8 pounds. Skin dark green, with light green stripes 
toward the blossom end; flesh orange, dry, and of good flavor. 
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Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c).(^ lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.60) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS—This new squash somewhat resembles the 
green Delicious in size and shape but the outside is of deep 
orange color. The flesh is orange, very thick and of extra fine 
quality. This is not a large squash but is a good yielder. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 6c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (6 lbs. $4.50) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
MARBIJEHEAD—The I'^arblehead is an old variety and belongs 
to the Hubbard family; it is, however, considerably earlier in 
maturity. The rind is quite smooth, hard, and slate gray in 
color. The dry, sweet flesh is very thick and quality is extra 
good. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (6 lbs. $4.60) 
(10 lbs. $8.00). 
TABLE QUEEN OB ACORN—Desirable for home and market gar¬ 
den use, also for shipping. Trailing in habit, with acorn shaped 
fruits, ribbed, smooth, thin-shelled, dark green. Flesh light 
yellow, bakes well with sweet, inviting flavor. An early maturing 
variety. 
Postpaid (Pkt. 5c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.60) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
GOLDEN TABLE QUEEN— A golden strain developed out of the 
Table Queen. Thicker meated, better quality and more attractive 
for table use when baked. Is also delicious as a summer squash 
when the fruits are small and tender. Do not fail to try this 
fine new variety. . , „ 
Postpaid (Pkt. 6c) (Oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) (6 lbs. $4.60) 
10 lbs. $8.00). 
Tobacco 
In the north it is best to sow tobacco in a hotbed or in a box in the house in March or April and transplant the seed¬ 
lings once before setting out in the open ground, which should not be done until danger of frost is past, bet tne p 
in rows 3^ feet apart. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—Grown principally for the 
manufacture of cigars. Hardy, prolific, and well suited 
to production in the North and Central States. 
HAVANA—An early variety used largely for cigar wrap¬ 
pers, on account of the thinness and fine quality of the 
large leaves. Often planted in fields artificially shaded. 
WHITE BURLEY—A prolific sort, with long, broad, at¬ 
tractive leaves; used for fillers and wrappers. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON TOBACCO 
Pkt. Oz. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf.$0.36 
Havana 
.10 
White Burley . 
.40 
.40 
% lb. 
$!.!• 
1.25 
1.26 
