SQUASH 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 2 
to 3 lbs., of the bush varieties or 114 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 8 feet 
apart each way, and the running kinds about 8 feet. 
When the plants are up, thin so as to leave three of 


Table Queen Squash 
the strongest plants, and keep well cultivated. 
"WARTED HOBBARD SQUASH 

Improved Green Hubbard Squash 
RUNNING VARIETIES 
85 days). Our strain of this fall variety is 
Boston Marrow. oe Ree The Squash are oval-shaped, 
larger at the blossom end with mottled, somewhat rough orange 
skin, and thick, fine grained yellow flesh. Good for pies. 8 to 10 lbs. 
PEt., 5c; oz., 100; % Ib., 250; Ib., 75c, postpaid. 
95 days). A popular winter 
Improved Green Hubbard. Nad pees somewhat the shape 
of Boston Marrow, with dark green, warted skin. The flesh is 
orange color and of splendid quality. 8 to 10 lbs. PEt., 100; oz., 15c; 
¥% Ib., 30c; 1b., 90c, postpaid. 
English Vegetable Marrow. 
ct (95 days). This winter variety is top- 
Golden Delicious. 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; 
o0z., 15c; % 1b., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
(58 days). This small Squash is also known as 
Table Queen. “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 11% lbs. 
PkKt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 350; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
(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 8 lbs., Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; % Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
BUSH VARIETIES 

Tait’s Thorobred Cocozelle Squash 
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., 150; % Ib., 250; Ib, 75c, post- 
paid. 
- 60 days). It 
Yellow Summer Straightneck. (O.87)) 2; 
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. PEt., 5c; 02, 10c; % 
lb., 25c; Ib., 75c, 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., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 250; Ib., 75¢, postpaid. 
60 days). Those who prefer 
Golden Custard. (70 Séliow bush “Cymbling” 
will find this the best for their use. It is of good size, 
beautifully colored, and of the best quality. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 250; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard. 
(See page 29). 
Prolific Early White Bush 

Bennizg’s White Bush Squash 
ore (65 days). Developed from the Italian 
Black Zucchini. Marrow and becoming popular in the 
South. The fruits weigh from 4 to 5 pounds, are cylindrical, long, 
smooth, and of a blackish green color. The flesh is greenish white 
and of good flavor. PkKt., 5c; oz., 100; % Ib., 300; lb., 900, postpaid. 
Cocozelle (65 days). Sometimes called ‘“‘Bush Italian Vegetable 
* 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., 50; oz., 100; % ihb., 
30c; 1b., 90c, postpaid. 
re! (60 days). Our special strain 
Tait’s Thorobred Cocozelle. (9,277), Our special strain 
Because of its small diameter and evenness is preferred by critical 
market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; oz., 150; % 1b., 350; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush. {55 42¥s). 4 popu- 
* lar early variety 
preferred by many market gardeners because of the attractive green- 
ish tint of the skin when young. Pkt., 50; oz., 100; % lb., 250; Ib., 
75c, postpaid. 
(50 days). The earliest white “Cymbling,” 
* and has been a 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 Green Tinted. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 350; Ib., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Barly Yellow Crookneck Squash 

Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted. Write for special prices In large quantities 
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