Yankee Hybrid Squash is Earlier 
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The first picking of straightneck squash (in the center of the nicture) in our trial grounds shows the advantage of Yankee Hybrid. Nearly 
as many fruits as both of the other two varieties. Yankee Hybrid is nearly a week earlier than any other straightneck. it yields when 
the price is high. 
SUMMER SQUASH 
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2 Ibs. will plant 1 acre 
Summer squash should be planted after danger of CONNECTICUT STRAIGHTNECK: 50 days. Ear- 
frost. anytime up to June 15th, 1 inch deep in hills 4 lier and more dwarf in growth than the Giant Sum- 
feet by 4 feet. Plant 6 to 8 seeds in each hill and thin to mer Straightneck. We believe this new variety, 
3 plants. originated by the Connecticut Experiment Station, 
will help many growers to take advantage of the 
early market when prices are high. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; % lb. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.15. 
GIANT STRAIGHTNECK: 55 days. An improve- 
ment over the old Bush Crookneck as it packs bet- 
ter for shipping. Our seed stock is, we believe. one 
of the finest in the east. The plant is semi-bush type; 
the squashes are large and rich yellow in color. Pkt. 
Dust with ROTENONE for squash bugs and borers. 
*x YANKEE HYBRID SQUASH: 45 days. This is a 
true first generation hybrid made by controlled cross- 
ing of inbreds of Connecticut Straightneck and Early 
Prolific. This cross produces a squash that is dis- 
tinctly earlier than either parent, is more productive 
and more uniform. The vine is bush type. Fruit 
medium yellow, straight and very slightly warted. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; %4 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.40. 
Every Market Gardener knows what it means to EARLY PROLIFIC: 50 days. A new, heavy yielding 
have squash on the market ahead of his neighbors. straightneck squash. The fruits are a uniform 
“Yankee Hybrid’ has met with very favorable com- creamy color but not quite as free from crooks as 
ment wherever it has been grown. Pkt. 15 cts.; the Connecticut strain Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
oz. 45 cts.; % lb. $1.40; lb. $4.75. 4 |b. 45 cts.; lb. $1.40. 
WINTER SQUASH 
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3 to 4 Ibs. will plant | acre 
Winter squash seed should be planted as soon as all GREEN HUBBARD: 105 days. The standard winter 
danger of frost is past, so as to give the squash plenty squash. Fruit weighs from 10 to 12 lbs., pointed at 
of time to mature. Plant in hills 6 feet by 8 feet, 6 seeds both ends, slightly warted, dark bronze-green in color 
per hill. Thin seedlings to 3 plants per hill. with a thick orange-yellow flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
Dust with ROTENONE for squash bugs. 25 cts.; % lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $1.90. 
* TABLE QUEEN: 58 days. Also called Acorn. These WESTERN GROWN BLUE HUBBARD: 110 days. 
individual squashes are 5 to 6 inches long by 4% This differs from our eastern strain in that it 
inches in diameter. They are ribbed, smooth and dark is shorter. Resembles the Green Hubbard in shape 
green in color. Very prolific and keep well. It is but is larger. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; % lb. 40 
customary to bake these whole or halved. After bak- cts.; lb. $1.30. 
ing, add butter and seasoning and serve in the shell. GOLDEN HUBBARD: 100 days. Similar to Green 
Table Queen fits the needs of the small family, Hubbard but earlier, smaller and more prolific. 
restaurant and hotel. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4 Fruits weigh 8 to 10 lbs. and are moderately warted. 
Ib. 40 cts.; lb. $1.30. Sie aod : 
DELICIOUS: 102 days. One of the better quality G2. 20 cts: 24 ioeag cee eee rean gee AO 
winter squashes. Fruit is top-shaped and weighs 
from 7 to 8 lbs. Skin dark green with light 
green stripes toward blossom end. Flesh is thick, 
dry and very fine quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
\Y% |b. 55 cts.; lb. $1.90. 
BLUE HUBBARD: (Our own strain.) 110 days. A 
large winter squash that is becoming more popular 
each year, due to its excellent quality. Fruit large, 
long and pointed at both ends; skin blue-grey and 
slightly ridged; weighs from 12 to 14 lbs., some 
larger. We believe that we have one of the purest 
strains on the market. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 
1% lb. 70) ctss; 1b: $2215. 
xBUTTERCUP: 100 days. A small family size 
winter squash of exceptionally fine quality. This 
is the best eating squash that we know of. Dark [| j 
Breen us ee Haters: Ngo oi to four Ibs wy one f CEN : as is 
turbane ossom end and very small seed cavity. su 1”’ takes notes on Golden Hubbard Squash in our trial grounds. 
Pkt15 cts: ozi25.cts.; 4 1b, 60 cts; 1b: $1.90. mont cecciction then eee ee er eran eee 
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