Table Queen Squash 
SQUASH 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 2 
to 3 lbs., of the bush varieties or to 2 lbs. 
of the running varieties will sow an acre 
in hills; double the quantity if drilled. 
Culture: Sow one inch deep from April to July in 
drills, or in hills in the same manner as cucumbers 
and melons. The bush varieties should be about 3 feet 
apart each way, and the running kinds about 8 feet. 
When the plants are up, thin so as to leave three of 
the strongest plants, and keep well cultivated. 
Improved Green Hubbard Squash 
RUNNING VARIETIES 
Rncfnn Mnrrnu/ (§5 days). Our strain of this fall variety is 
UU31UII iviuiiuw. very pure. The Squash are oval-shaped, 
larger at the blossom end with mottled, somewhat rough orange 
skin, and thick, fine grained yellow fiesh. Good for pies. 8 to 10 lbs. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
Improved Green Hubbard. sll^sl'^'Lm^ewhrt^l^^^ 
of Boston Marrow, with dark green, warted skin. The flesh is 
orange color and of splendid quality. 8 to 10 lbs. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
finlHpn npllriniic ^95 days). This winter variety is top- 
vjuiucii Lycii(.iuub. shaped. The .skin and flesh are both of a 
rich, golden orange color. Excellent for home use or canning, be¬ 
cause of its extremely sweet, dry flesh. 6 to 8 lbs. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Tflhip OllPPn days). This small Squash is also known as 
uu c v^ucc . “Acorn” and “Des Moines.” The fruits are 
acorn-shaped, with dark green, deeply ribbed skin and golden 
yellow flesh. It keeps well and is excellent for pies. 1 to IV 2 lbs. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^4 ll>-i 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
English Vegetable Marrow. 
(55 days). A favorite English trailing summer variety 
with dull, light colored skin and white flesh of melting 
flavor. It is of elongated shape, 12 inches long, and 3 inches in diameter. 2 to 3 lbs., Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 iTj-> 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
BUSH VARIETIES 
Tait’s Special Cocozelle Squash 
r'nrnTPlIp days). Sometimes called “Bush Italian Vegetable 
Vi«Ut.UAcllc;. Marrow.” An elongated Squash that often grows a 
foot or more in length. Skin handsomely mottled dark and light 
green; flesh of extremely good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; \4 lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Tnif-"s Thorobred Cocozelle special strain 
lull b I liurouruu V.«ucuzeiiu. popular bush variety. 
Because of its small diameter and evenness is preferred by critical 
market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 H*-) 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Benning's Green Tinted White Bush. 
preferred by many market gardeners because of the attractive green¬ 
ish tint of the skin when young. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Early Yellow Summer Crookneck. 
(53 days). Our market gardener’s strain of this 
Squash is early, just the right size and shape, with 
bright yellow warted skin. Prolific and of good qual¬ 
ity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 HJ-r 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Yellow Summer Straightneck. tmM 
the well known Early Yellow Crookneck Squash, but 
has a straight neck which makes it better for packing. 
They are 15 inches long, warted skin deep rich orange. 
About 50 per cent come true. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Silver Custard. 
(63 days). This Squash is the largest of the White 
Bush "Cymblings.” It is of a silvery white color, 
medium early, large, handsome, and of splendid qual¬ 
ity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Goldpn Piicf-nrd days). Those who prefer 
vsuiuen \.<UbTara. yeiiow bush “Cymbling” 
will find this the best for their use. It is of good size, 
beautifully colored, and of the best quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; }4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard. 
(See page 29). 
Prnllfir Fnriv Whii-p Blich earliest white “Cymbling,” 
rrOlinC tuny VV MITc DUbn. g, source of profit to southern 
growers. The flesh is finely grained and of good flavor. It is not as large or as 
showy as Benning’s Gi een Tinted. Pkt., 10c; oz.,15c; \4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.35, postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities 
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