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WINTER SQUASH 
Sow seed of winter squashes later than the summer varieties, planting in 
hills, 8 by 8 ft. each way, and using 6 to 8seedstoa hill. When plants 
are about 5 in. tall, thin to 3 plants toa hill. Squash must remain on 
the vine until fully matured; gather them before frost, leaving 
Handle carefully and 
avoid bruising. Keep in a moderately warm, dry place during 
the winter. Many of the varieties listed below make excellent 
part of the stem attached to the fruit. 
“pumpkin” pie. A pkt. will plant 8 hills; 1 oz. 25 hills. 
1038 True HubbardO 
115 days. Olive-shaped fruits with dark bronze- 
green warted skin, the toughness of which makes 
it a favorite for shipping and winter use; if 
properly stored, will keep until spring. About 12 
in. long and 10 in. thick. Attractive deep orange- 
yellow flesh which is fine grained, sweet and dry. 
This is the standard winter squash for all pur- 
poses, whether for home, market or shipping. We 
offer our own improved strain; it represents the 
perfection of winter squashes. Weigh about 12 lbs. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 4 lb. 75¢; 14 lb. $1.25. 
1040 Warted Hubbard 12° days. Heavily 
warted skin of a rich 
dark green; flesh is golden yellow, cooks mealy and is excel- 
lent for pies. A thick shell means it is a good winter 
keeper. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% lb. $1.25. 
1042 Red or Golden Hubbard 11° days. 
Bra Pier 
than the green Hubbards. Deep orange-red skin with cream 
colored stripes and bright orange-yellow flesh, fine grained, 
sweet and of luscious flavor. Good winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
1035 Banana Squash 125 days. Smooth gray- 
green skin and delicate, 
light orange, fine-grained flesh, firm and solid, and free from 
all stringiness or fiber. Grows usually 20 in. long and 6 in. 
thick. Considered by many to be the sweetest of all 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 12 Ib. $1.00. 
COLLECTION 
3 of the Best Table Squashes 
each a different shape 
Golden Summer Crookneck, Early White Bush, 
and Golden Delicious. 
7117—3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30¢) for only 25¢ 
7119-3 Ozs. (1 of each, value 70¢) for only 50¢ 

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1022 Blue Hubbard© 
120 days. The fruits are an attractive blue-gray color, 
larger than the green Hubbard. The shell is rough and very 
hard, so keeping qualities are good. The flesh is bright 
yellow-orange, fine grained, firm, dry and exceptionally 
sweet. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 4 lb. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 


1017 Golden Delicious© 
105 days. Most desirable squash, top-shaped and medium 
sized, with orange skin and flesh, the latter thick, fine 
grained, sweet and dry. Fruits weigh about 7 Ibs. each. 
Highly desirable for canning on account of its extremely 
dry flesh. A most excellent variety for the home garden. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢;3 ¥% Ib. $1.25. 
ad 110 days. Has become known 
1052 Delicious for its supreme quality. Produces 
medium sized, top-shaped, dark green fruits with light green 
markings. Individual fruits will weigh from 5 to 10 lbs. 
each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine grained, 
and of outstanding flavor. A splendid winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.25. 
(Basket Pumpkin) 
1036 Boston Marrow 100 days. Like a smooth 
Hubbard Squash with straight stem end. The fruits meas- 
ure 9 by 14 in. and weigh 6 to 9 Ibs. each. Light orange skin; 
deep orange flesh, which is moist, fine grained, and most 
luscious. A favorite home and market squash of superb 
quality. More generally grown for pumpkin pie than any of 
the true pumpkins, and is canned extensively for that 
purpose. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.25. 

1050 VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI 
60 days. The vining plants are quite vigorous and set fruit 
like any squash. These are white-skinned and usually grow 
about 10 in. long and 5 in. in diameter. 
An experienced cook says: ‘‘Pick a 
well-ripened squash and cook it 
whole, without cutting or skin- 
ning, for 20 minutes in boiling 
water. Take it out of the pot, 
cut open, and you will find 
a mass of spaghetti-like 
pulp which is very tasty 
when seasoned.’’ 
Fruits are good 
keepers and can 
be stored away 
and used until late 
in the spring. 
Pkt. 10¢; 
oz. 35¢; 
14 lb. $1.25; 
1, Ib. $2.25. 








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