Squashes grow best in a fertile, deep soil. The bush 
varieties are grown in rows or hills spaced 4 ft. apart. 
The running sorts are spaced either 8 by 8 or 10 by 
12 ft. apart. Sow the seed after all danger of frost has 
passed, using 8 to 10 seeds in each hill. Thin bush 
varieties so that 4 of the strongest plants remain in a 
1023 Burpee’s hill; running varieties allow 3 plant toa hill. A pkt. 
will plant about 10 hills; an oz. 50 hills. 
Fordhook Zucchini©O 
60 days. Honorable Mention, All-America Selections. A streamlined Zucchini 
squash, long, slim and intense dark green. At best table stage, fruits are 12 in. 
long, 2 in. across, cylindrical, smooth, deep blackish green, straight to very 
slightly curved. If used at this size, the skin need not be removed. Bush-like 
plants, small enough for any home garden. Easy to grow and very prolific. 
Fordhook Zucchini may be prepared in any way that summer squashes are 
served—fried in batter or deep fat, stewed or baked. Flesh is creamy white, 
extremely tender, and the seeds are scarcely noticeable. If left to grow, fruits 
may attain a length of 2 ft. and a diameter of 3% in.; they may be used as long 
as the skin can be pierced with the thumb-nail. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.25. 
imi 56 days. Dark green fruits are about 6 in. long at the edible 
1060 Zucchini Bush stage; it will, of course, grow much larger. Flesh is greenish white, 
1026 Connecticut Straightneck 55 days. The fruits are lemon-yellow, 7 to 
9 in. long, wich less definite neck than the 
regular straightneck. Fine quality yellowish white flesh. Plants are of the true bush type, with 
a very heavy crown set. All-America Winner. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 

Fordhook 






H 58 days. The same squash as the Golden Crook- 
1025 Straightneck Summer neck, but with a straight neck. Golden orange, 
Zucchini warted fruits, 18 in. long. Finest quality salmon-yellow flesh. Popular with housewives as it can 
(left) be prepared for the table with little loss. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 12 Ib. $1.00. 
Focohing 1028 Yankee Hybrid 50 days. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. A true first gen- 
eration hybrid squash of the Early Prolific and Connecticut 
Straightneck types. Fruits 8 in. long, clear, waxy yellow; early and heavy yielder. Recommended 
for home, market and the commercial grower. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 60¢; 14 Ib. $2.25. 
1 55 days. A Bush Marrow with oblong fruits, 
1031 Long White Marrow Bush 12 to 15 in. long and 4 to 5 in. thick, having 
smooth creamy white skin and pure white tender flesh of excellent flavor. The fruits are delicious 
either baked or boiled; best used when half grown. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
1018 Golden Summer Crookneck © °° days. The most popular summer, 
curved neck squash, probably grown 
Bush (above) 

Golden more widely than any other variety. Fruits average about 10 in. long and 2% in. thick. Of 
typical bush growth; early and productive. Deep yellow skin and salmon-orange meaty 
Summer flesh of delicious flavor and fine texture. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% lb. $1.00. 
Crookneck 1020 Giant Summer Crookneck 58 days. Larger than the above, the 
golden yellow fruits growing 12 to 
14 in. long and 3% to 4 in. across where broadest; yellowish white flesh. Valuable for 
home or market. Bush-like plants. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00. 
1010 Early White Bush © (White Patty Pan) 54 days. 
Squashes are creamy white and 
scalloped around the edges; flesh is milk-white and of delicious flavor. Widely 
used for stewing or boiling. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 70¢; 12 Ib. $1.20. 
(Yellow Patty Pan) 58 days. Flat- 
1014 Early Yellow Bush tened, evenly scalloped fruits with 
orange-yellow skin and bright yellow flesh of delicate flavor. Will grow 6 in. 
across and 2 to 3 in. deep. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
60 days. Also called Italian Vegetable 
1030 Cocozelle Bush ° Marrow. Oblong, dark green fruits, 
14 in. and more in length, 4 to 5 in. thick. Greenish white flesh of the most 
delicate flavor; best used when fruits are less than 6 in. long. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00. 
Fruits may be used before the skin hardens, 
but the quality will be better if they are al- 
a fl lowed to form a hard shell; splendid for win- 
ter storage. They have fine-grained, sweet, 
tender flesh; desirable for baking. 
82 days. A family-sized Table Queen, with acorn-shaped fruits, 
1021 Royal Acorn oO 74 in. long and 6 in. across, dull dark green in color, turning 
dull orange after a period of storage. The flesh is up to 114 in. thick, dry and sweet, with baking 
quality as good as the smaller Table Queen. The keeping quality is excellent. Fruits may be 
used for boiling when immature, but for the best quality they should be allowed to develop 
until the shell is hard. Fine flavor. Heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.50; 1 Ib. $2.75. 
1011 Acorn or Table Queen °° | “avs. 
Also known 
as Des Moines. Acorn-shaped, 5 in. long and 4 in. 
thick; deeply ribbed, dark green skin and light orange 
flesh that cooks dry and sweet. The baked halves make 
adequate individual servings. Fruits are good keepers. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
1032 Fordhook Vine *® days. A delicious 
vine squash of oblong 
shape, 8 to 10 in. long and 3 in. thick, with creamy 
white smooth skin and straw-yellow sweet flesh. Fine 
for baking, boiling or frying. Good keeping quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
1034 Fordhook Bush °° days. Light lemon- 
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tender and well flavored. Bush-like plants. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; 14 Ib. $1.50. - 
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