CHICAGO 
WARTED HUBBARD 
has fine-grained 
orange flesh. 
CULTURE—Sow in warn, rich soil in hills, 
allowing 6 seeds to each hill. When plants 
have 3 or 4 leaves thin them out leaving only 
the 3 strongest plants. For protection against 
the squash borer, cover the vine with soil at 
several joints and it will take root where 
covered and limit the damage done by the 
borer, 
597. BLUE HUBBARD—(110 days.) 
Superior in edible quality, larger in size and 
a better yielder and keeper than other Hubbard 
strains. Fruits large, round, pointed at both 
ends; slightly ridged, with very hard, blue-gray 
rind; weight 12-14 lbs. Flesh orange-yellow, 
thick, of fine flavor. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15¢, Y% Ib. 
40c, 1b. $1.25, prepaid. 
598. CHICAGO WARTED HUB- 
BARD—(110 days.) Very prolific and a 
good keeper. The dark green fruits are 
heavily warted, pointed at one end and 
weigh about 14 lbs. The flesh is bright 
orange, fine grained, dry and sweet. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, prepaid. 
599. IMPROVED GREEN HUB- 
BARD—(105 days.) A standard winter 
sort for home or market. Fruit: 12 inches 
long, 9 inches diameter; weight 12 Ibs., 
pointed at both ends, slightly warted, dark 
bronze green in color; rind hard and tough. 
Flesh: very thick, orange-yellow, dry and 
sweet. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, % Ib. 30c, lb. 95c, 
prepaid. 
600. GOLDEN HUBBARD — (100 
days.) Like Green Hubbard, but earlier, some- 
what smaller and more prolific. The skin is 
deep orange-yellow, flesh golden-yellow, fine 
grained and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, prepaid. 
603. DELICIOUS — (102 days.) Top- 
shaped fruits, 7-8 lbs. Skin dark green, with 
light green stripes toward the blossom end; 
and of delicious flavor. A 
Pkt. 8c,-oz. 15c, % Ibs 40c, 
flesh orange, dry 
pplen die keeper. 
$1.25, prepaid. 
601. NEW BUTTERCUP—-(100 days.) 
This squash is acorn-shaped and has all the 
seeds in the blossom end, where they can be 
removed with a twist of the knife. The rest 
of the fruit is solid orange flesh, fine-textured 
and dry. Weight about 3% lIbs.; rind thin and 
tough. A splendid winter squash, unexcelled 
in quality. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, % Ib, 40c, lb. 
$1.25, prepaid. 
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602. NEW GREEN- 
GOLD — (100 days.) 
A new selection from 
the Buttercup, superior 
to the Hubbard in edible 
quality, and of small 
size, 4 to 5 lbs. Color, 
orange-yellow background with 
green stripes. Very thin hard 
shell, deep orange flesh, dry, 
mealy, stringless and sweet with 
an exceptionally fine flavor. Small 
seed cavity. Greengold is a vig- 
orous grower, with small stems 
and produces five to six fruits per plant. Pkt. 
10c, 0z. 20c, % Ib. 50c, Ib. $1.75, prepaid. 
604. GOLDEN TABLE QUEEN— 
(60 days.) Somewhat larger than the regular 
Table Queen, and of a beautiful deep golden 
color. Fruits are deeply ribbed, pointed at 
blossom end. The orange flesh is thick, dry 
and of fine texture, Edible from early fall 
throughout the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 
30c, lb. 95c, prepaid. 























Control Squash Beetles 
with Garden Guard 
See page 12 
Split TABLE QUEEN SQUASH in halves, scoop out 
the seeds, brush with butter, bake and serve. 
One ounce plants 100 foot row. 
CULTURE—Succeeds best on rich, well 
drained soil. Sow early in spring, one 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. 
ver succession sow every two weeks until 
June. 
584. KING OF DENMARK SPIN- 
ACH—(45 days.) Highly desirable for can- 
ning and for market gardens. Large, spreading 
plants carry broad, rounded, very dark green 
leaves which are somewhat crumpled. Excel- 
lent for spring planting as it is slow to go to 
seed. Very hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 
5c, 0z. 10c, % Ib. 30c, lb. $1.00, 2 Ibs. $1.90, 
prepaid. 
585. TENDER GREEN MUSTARD 
SPINACH—An Oriental type of mustard 
and not a true spinach. Grown for greeng. 
It is a very desirable, quick growing, tender 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and 
white mid-ribs. The leaves are usually ready 
for cutting in 3 to 4 weeks. Dry weather will 
not injure the crop. The flavor of this new 
vegetable resembles spinach with a very mild 
mustard taste. The best summer green. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 25c, lb. 85c, postpaid. 
Bauch 
with with a rich sweet flaver 
One ounce will plant 50 hills, 
3 to 4 pounds per acre 




Greengold— Fine flavored 
a new dry and sweet 
winter an exellent 
squash keeper 

605. TABLE QUEEN — (58 days.) 
Early maturing and fine for home or market 
garden use and for shipping. Fruit: 6 inches 
long, 4144 inches diameter; weight 1% Ibs., 
acorn shaped, ribbed, smooth, “thin shelled, 
dark green. Flesh: light yellow, bakes well, 
with inviting flavor. Pkt. 5c, 0oz..10c, %4 
lb. 30c, lb. 95c, prepaid. 
606. SWEET POTATO or DELI- 
CATA—(55 days.) An improved Deli- 
cata, as sweet as Table Queen. The fruit 
is thick fleshed, and averages 6 to 8 inch- 
es in length. Baked and served with 
melted butter, it is a real table delicacy. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,, %, .1b.,,35c,, 1b. .$1.00, 
prepaid, 
607. KITCHENETTE—(100 days.) 
The smallest Hubbard squash, weighing 
only 5-7 lbs. when mature. Fruits are 
glossy dark green, fully equal in quality 
to any Hubbard. A splendid keeper. Just 
the right size for the average family. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, 4% lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, prepaid. 




The small fleshy leaves of NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 
are tender and delicious when cooked. 
589. NEW ZEALAND (70 days.) Na- 
tive of New Zealand—quite distinct from other 

varieties of Spinach, it thrives in hot dry 
weather. The large spreading plants have 
small, thick, pointed deep green leaves, which 
ean be picked throughout the season until 
heavy frost. Soak seed in warm water for 
several hours before planting, Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 
Y, lb. 25c, Ib. 85c, prepaid. 
586. BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
LEAVED (89 days:) A very early, vig 
orous variety, desirable for home eardens, for 
shipping to distant markets and for canning. 
Plants erect in growth, hardy and attractive. 
Leaves large, crumpled, somewhat blistered; 
dark glossy green. Seeds fairly early. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, % Ib. 30c, 1b. $1,00, 2 lbs. $1.90, 
prepaid. 


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