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WINTER SQUASH 
Sow seed of winter squashes later than the summer varieties, planting in hills 8 by 8 
ft. each way, and using 6 to 8 seeds toa hill. When plants are about 5 in. tall, thin to 
3 plants toa hill. Squash must remain on the vine until fully matured; gather them 
before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. Handle carefully and 
avoid bruising. Keep in a moderately warm, dry place during the winter. Many 
of the varieties listed below make excellent ‘‘pumpkin”’ pie; some are canned 
extensively for that purpose. A pkt. will plant 8 hills; 1 oz. 30 hills. 
1038 True Hubbard © 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green warted 
skin, the toughness of which makes it a favorite for shipping 
and winter use; if properly stored, will keep until spring. 
About 12 in. long and 10 in. thick. Attractive deep orange- 
yellow flesh which is fine grained, sweet and dry. This is the 
standard winter squash for all purposes, whether for home, 
market or shipping. We offer our own improved strain; it 
represents the perfection of winter squashes for pies, baking, 
etc. Weigh about 12 lbs. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. 95¢. 







120 days. Heavily warted skin of a 
1040 Warted Hubbard rich dark green; flesh is golden yel- 
low, cooks mealy and is excellent for pies. A thick shell means it is a 
good winter keeper. Weight, 16 lbs. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. 95¢. 
True Hubbard 

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Blue Banana Squash 
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1035 Banana Squash — Banana-shaped fruits 
125 days. Smooth, gray-green skin and delicate, light orange, fine-grained 
flesh, firm and solid, and free from all stringiness or fiber. Grows 16 to 20 
in. long and 5 to 6 in. thick. Considered by many to be the sweetest of 
all squashes; it hasa most appealing, distinctive flavor. Its trim, banana- 
like shape makes for economical preparation. Best suited to fall and early 
winter use. Average weight, 10 lbs. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢. 
1022 Blue Hubbard © 
120 days. The fruits are an attractive blue-gray color, 
larger than the True Hubbard. The shell is rough and very 1042 Red or Golden Hubbard 
hard, so keeping qualities are good. The flesh is bright yel- 110 days. Earlier than the green warted Hubbards. Deep orange-red 
low-orange, fine grained, dry and exceptionally sweet. skin with cream-colored stripes and bright» orange-yellow flesh, fine 
Squashes grow 15 to 18 in. long and 9 to 12 in. across; aver- grained, sweet and of luscious flavor. Good winter keeper and retains 
age weight, 15 lbs. each. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 4 Ib. 95¢. its color well. Valuable for canning. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. 95¢. 
1036 Boston Marrow —7ite carliest winter squash 
Used more for pumpkin pies than true pumpkins 
(Basket Pumpkin) 100 days. Like a smooth Hubbard Squash with 
straight stem end. The fruits measure 9 by 14 in. and weigh 6 to 9 lbs. 
each. Light orange skin; deep orange flesh, which is moist, fine grained, 
and most luscious. A favorite home and market squash of superb quality. 
More generally grown for pumpkin pie than any of the true pumpkins, 
and is canned extensively for that purpose. Preferred by many to the 
drier fleshed squashes for immediate use. The earliest of the winter 
varieties of squash in general use. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢. 
1050 VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI 
A novelty squash worth a trial 
60 days. The vining plants are quite vigorous 
and set fruit like any squash. These are white- 
skinned and usually grow about 10 in. long 
and 5 in. in diameter. An oe cook 
says: ‘‘Pick a well-ripened squash and 
cook it whole, without cutting or skin- 
ning, for 20 minutes in boiling water. 
Take it out of the pot, cut open, re- 
move the seeds, season the mass of 
spaghetti-like pulp with salt, 
pepper and butter; replace in 
oven long enough to brown 
and you have a very tasty 
dish.” Fruits are good keep- 
ers and can be stored away 
and used until late in the 
spring. A curiosity with real 
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