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Giant Bushs Seana Cisokneck Squash 
SQUASH 

One ounce plants about 25 hills 
Curture. It is not advisable to plant before 
May 15. Sow bush varieties in hills 6 feet apart; 
trailing sorts 6 to 8 feet apart. Sow 6 or more seeds, 
thin later to three plants im a hill. 
Summer Varieties 
Ready in about 9 weeks from sowing 
Giant Bush Summer Crookneck. The 
Crookneck Squash has been a popular fa- 
vorite for many years, because of its refined, 
fresh, delicious flavor. In this newer Giant 
type, these fine points are retained, but the 
fruits are much larger, bemg double the size. 
Pkt. 10cts., oz. 20cts., 4]b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Acorn (Table Queen; Des Moines). One 
of the earliest. The fruits are 6 inches long 
by 414% imches in diameter; dark green 
shell, but the flesh is light yellow and thick. 
A trailing summer Squash that also keeps 
well into winter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
lb. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Golden Table Queen. In this newer, slightly 
smaller type, the flesh is exceptionally 
sweet, rich and pleasing. Skin ripens to a 
golden yellow. A prolific sort, excellent for 
home and market-growing. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., lb. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Long Island White Bush (Improved 
Patty Pan). Shallow grooves and a thick- 
er, heavier fruit than the type. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 4Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Straightneck. Selected from the Giant 
Summer Crookneck, but with a straight 
neck, Fruits are warted, 18 to 20 iches 
Iong. Delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
25 cts., 4b. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Zucchini. European sort that is becoming 
popular here. Very prolific, tender, and of 
mild flavor. The fruits should be gathered 
when they are 6 inches in Jength, and are 
prepared like any other Squash, or fried 
i the same way as eggplant. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., Yb. 75 cts., Ib. $2. 
Fall or Winter Varieties 
Ready in from 14 to 15 weeks from sowing 
Chicago or Warted Hubbard. A selection 
of the largest and best rough-skinned speci- 
mens. Strong, robust growth; fruits ee 
heavily warted, splendid shape and dar 
green; flesh rich and dry. Pkt. 15 cts., abs 
30 cts., Yb. 85 cts., Ib. $2.25. 
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FALL OR WINTER SQUASHES, 
continued 
Golden Hubbard. The fruits are of the 
same shape as the Green Hubbard, but 
they average one-third less im size. Orange 
skin; flesh deep gold. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 
cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Hubbard. Bluish green, occasionally marked 
with brownish orange. Will keep from 
September to May. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 
cts., YIb. 75 cts., Ib. $2. 
Boston Marrow. A very popular Squash 
for fall or winter use. Oval in form; bright 
orange color; flesh yellow. A splendid 
keeper and excellent for pies. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 4b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Delicious. Noted for its fineness and com- 
pactness of grain, dryness, and sweet, rich 
flavor. Top-shaped fruits weigh from 5 to 
10 pounds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 
65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Mammoth Chili. A late, exceptionally 
large variety that is popular for exhibition 
purposes. Orange-yellow color. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Noodle Squash 
Puncture one end of the fruit and cook it 
for 30 to 40 minutes. Prior to serving, cut It 
in half, and the flesh will fall out mn shreds, 
suggestive of spaghetti. May be served hot 
with sauce, salt, and butter, or as a cold dish 
with vinegar dressing. The mottled green 
fruits, 8 to 12 inches long, turn yellowish 
white and resemble the Marrow Squash in 
appearance. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., 
oz. 50 cts. 
VEGETABLE 
MARROW 
One ounce plants 50 hills. Ready in 8 weeks. 
Occupies an important place i in European 
gardens, and is considered superior by some 
to Squash. Cultivation is similar to that of 
Squash, although it is often grown In a few 
inches of soil placed on a manure-pile. The 
Marrows are gathered before they ripen. 
They are peeled, divided, and the seeds are 
removed; then cut into squares, boiled until 
tender, and served with cream sauce. 
Long Green Trailing. The fruits are about 
20 inches in length and 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter, with dark green skin, marbled 
witha paler shade. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 
Yy4Ib. $1.50. 
Long White Trailing. The fruit is similar 
in shape to the Long Green. The yel- 
lowish white skin is smooth and ioe. Sen 
is remarkably tender. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 
cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Moore’s Cream. An improved small-fruited 
variety. The fruits are oval, cream-colored, 
and of a very delicate flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 60 cts., 4b. $1.75. 
Italian Vegetable Marrow (Cocozelle 
Squash). A non-trailing type producing 
oblong fruits a foot in length and about 5 
inches in diameter, handsomely mottled 
dark and light green. A great favorite. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 14Ib. 75 cts. 
Mixed Vegetable Marrow. Pkt. 15cts., oz. 
45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
An All-Leaf Turnip 
Seven Top. In this variety there is little 
root-development. The leaves, however, 
are very numerous and large, and are rec- 
ommended to those who esteem ‘“Turnip- 
tops” as a particularly healthful and 
palatable green cooked vegetable. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 40 cts., Ib. $1. 


You will have no difficulty in growing vegetables if you follow the above 
directions; additional cultural instructions are printed on each packet 


TURNIP 
One ounce will plant about 150 feet of drill 
Cutture. For early Turnips, sow as soon as 
the ground opens in spring. Rutabagas should be 
sown from any time in June to first of August, but 
other kinds for winter use may be sown from the 
middle of July to the end of August. 
Fine White-fleshed Types 
Ready in from 7 to 9 weeks 
Early White Milan. Quick to mature, the 
entire “bulb,”’ inside and out, is clear white; 
the outer surface is perfectly smooth. Its 
table qualities are unequaled, being tender 
and cf the most delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb- 65 cts. Ib: $175: 
Purple-Top White Globe. Spherical, skin 
white with upper cne-third purple. Supe- 
rior flavor. Will store over winter. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Wb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Snowball. Early, globe-shaped root; smooth, 
clean, and free from coarseness. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Purple-Top Milan. A flat Turnip with the 
upper portion tinted purple. Flesh is pure 
white, delicate, and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., 14Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Long White or Cow-Horn. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Yellow-fleshed Turnips 
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. A medium- 
sized Turnip with golden yellow flesh of 
fine texture. One of the best table varieties. 
Small tap-root and matures early. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy variety of fine 
form and excellent quality. It has a purple 
top, keeps well, and is excellent both for 
the table and for stock. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Yellow Stone. In shape a perfect globe, 
uniform, and of medium size; the color is 
pale yellow, and the quality is of the best, 
bane very melting and buttery. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
RUTABAGA 
Russian or Winter Turnip 
Long Island Improved. This special strain 
is of uniform shape and fine quality, and 
is also a splendid keeper. It grows to a 
large size, the skin 1s smooth, and flesh is 
yellow and _ fine-grained. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 30 cts., 4b. 85 cts., Ib. $2.25. 


Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 

STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
