GIANT SUMMER 
526 55 days. A distinct improvement over the older Crookneck strain, as it 
packs to better advantage tor shipping to market. The handsome fruits are 
tliick-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 y» inches, but it is 
more desirable when smaller. Highly recommended to the home gardener, as 
well as to the man who grows for market. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 25c; 
lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
STRAIDHTNECK 
lENDtRSOM 
Culture. Planting's should not be made until all dan¬ 
ger of frost is over, and the ground warm. Plant in 
hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, dropping 6 
to 8 seeds to the hill and covering firmly 
with y 2 inch of fine soil. When plants 
have attained their fourth leaves, thin 
out, leaving the three strongest 
plants in each hill. Keep surface 
soil loose, but do not disturb the 
plants while bearing. Keep the 
squash picked off as soon as 
Oi-int HdllTTfl T TT* re ? dy for use —this prolongs the 
simmer faring period. 
Straightneck One ounce of seed will plant 
Squash 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds will 
sow an acre. 
515 Early White Bush. 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; 44 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25'. 
516 50 days. Ear¬ 
lier, smaller, more 
productive, smoother, 
of brighter yellow color, 
more uniform and better 
in every way than the 
Unexcelled for market and 
home gardens. Pkt. I 
$1.60; 
517 65 days. The true long type. This is the famous old Italian Marrow. 
Mature fruits become 18 to 24 inches long, but if gathered when from 
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, 
suggesting asparagus. Very early and prolific. Increasingly pop¬ 
ular with market gardeners and shippers. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; 44 
lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00. 
524 Zucchini. 60 days. A light colored Italian variety. It is 
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¬ 
ly cylindrical, straight: color medium green, mottled with cream-grey 
and lighter green stripes; flesh is very firm. Edible when* 5 to 6 inches 
long. Mature fruits are 10 to 14 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter, and weigh 4 to 5 pounds. Cooked and served like asparagus 
it is delicious. Pkt. 5c; oz. IQc; 44 lb. 25c; ib. 75C; 5 lbs. 
$3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
X 
Italian 
Marrow 
(Cocozelle) 
Squash 
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 treasures 10 to 12 inches, with 
uniform crookneck. Moderately warted. Ealing quality is un¬ 
surpassed, and is also an excellent shipper. Pkt. i»c; oz. IGc; 
44 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$5.00; 25 lbs. $11.25. 
518 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; 44 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 60 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; 44 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; ~* lbs. $4.00. 
Nut prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00. 
521 Improved Hubbard. 105 days. The fruit is large 
and oval, with thick, dark green, warled rind, making it a won¬ 
derful keeper. The orange flesh is very fine and sw T eet. Pkt. 
IOc; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $7.00. 
Early Summer Crookneck Squash 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
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Vegetable Seeds 
