46 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
Plant a Few Hills at the e U 
Ede ctYourceden”  S(QUASH—For Summer and Winter Use 
1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. Per Acre—1 Oz. of Winter, 15 Hills; 7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
755 New Buttercup 
A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits 
weigh 3 to 5 lbs., and have a 
tough, thin, green skin. Flesh: 
deep rich orange, untinged with 
green with smooth texture. This 
‘squash is an excellent keeper, 
with little waste or shrinkage. 
It is acorn-shaped. The flavor is 
similar to the sweet potato, cooks 
dry, and one of the most. popular 
varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 18 cts.; 
Y, Ib., 48 cts; %4 lb., 83 cts.; Ib., 
$1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid. 























































































































740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long and eylindrical, 
color grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. A 
good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 17 cts.; cA Ib., 40 cts. % 
Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80, postpaid. 























745 A choice summer variety, ap- = 
proaching winter squash in qual- , 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- ; 
necked fruits become very large if a 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely warted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
7 cts.3 0z., 14 ets.3; % Ib., 35 ets.3; % 
Ib., 58 cts.; Ib., 95 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
736 Des Moines or Table Queen 
749 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush sum- 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and 
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737 Shumway Ss Improved Chicago is very productive. 65 days. Used for cooking when 
Warted Hubbard green’ and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In 
BSape and size conan § to the ie ees auto 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily] CtS.3 0%. 14 cts.; %4 Ib., 35 cts.; ” cts.; Ib., 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was bred.|_$1:00; 2 Ibs., $1.85, postpaid. 
The fruits are an attractive bronze green and well 753 9 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry Shumway Ss New Baby 
and rich flavored, The vines are vigorous and produc- e 
ive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. Hubbard or Kitchenette 
A new Dwarf 
ighly recommended. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 17 cts.; %4 Ih., 
40 cts.; 1% Ib., 60 cts.; 1b., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80, postpaid. 
Hubbard that 
combines the bet- 
ter qualities of 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of : 
the Delicious, vay : 60 days. This extremely popular squash is intermediate in type between 
Ing qualities and yield of Hubbard. the summer and winter varieties en combines ae a eone per See 5 
= Like the summer varieties it ca e eaten when young, and like e winter 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The fyoes it, . “delicious ie ripening eee pane The eute ae ee acm 
1 ig 1q—_ : > | green, small, acorn shaped, and well ribbed. en ripe the color changes to 
quality splendid : 1 cooks wa mealy a rich golden yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. | oz., 17 cts.; %4 Ib., 40 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80, postpaid. 
== Just the right size for average family 
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743 Golden Delicious use and a favorite with market garden- 
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100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all ers. PKt., 10 cts. ; 0Z., 17 cts. ; V4 Ib., 
others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium| 40 cts.; 4 Ib., 60 cts.; lb. $1.00; 2 Ibs., 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green id 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell $1.80, postpal ‘ 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su- 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 10 cts.3 oz., 17 cts.; 
y% Ib. 42 cts.; % Ib., 70 ets.3 Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, 
postpaid. 


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751 Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush 
A valuable Bush selection rapidly gaining popularity on the West Coast. 
Fruits of convenient size for shipping; color greenish white when young; 
ereamy yellow when fully matured. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 13 ets.; ™%4 Ib., 30 
ets.; Y% Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., 85 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.60, postpaid. 
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735 Blue Hubbard 
110 days. A new distinct type of Hubbard de- 
veloped in New England. Fruit resembles the 
Warty Hubbard in size and shape, but the color is 
a clear green-blue and very distinct. Extra thick 
meated, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. 
Keeps will. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 18 cts.; 14 lb., 42 
ete % I|b., 65 cts.; Ib., $1.10; 2 Ibs., $2.00, post- 
paid. : 
742 Mammoth Whale or Chili 
90 days. The outer skin of this great squash is a 


| 438 True Hubbard. 120 days. Pop- ||} 
| ular winter variety. They are | 
pointed at both ends, moderately | 
warted, The rind is deep green in 
in| eolor. The orange flesh is dry, 
i| thick and sweet. Pkt., 6 cts.; oz. 
i 15 cts.; 44 Ib., 35 cts.; % Ib., 55 
W| cts.; Ib., 95 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.75, 
|| postpaid. 
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is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceed- 
ing ordinary pumpkins in this respect. It is a pro- 
lific variety and a good winter keeper. Has reached 
the great weight of 150 pounds. It is a wonderful 
sort to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz. 18 cts.; Y% lb., 48 cts.; Y% Ib., 83 cts.; lb., $1.50; 
2 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid. 







