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A general favorite; is more largely 
Improved True Hubbard grown for winter use than any 
other variety; dry and excellent flavor. Our stock is true and very fine. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 50c, Yq Ib. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
It combines the fine points of the 
Chicago Warted Hubbard !.¢ r > poin 
original strain with increased 
size, rougher shell, improved quality, thick flesh, fine color. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, 4 lb. 50c, Ye lb. 95c, lb. $1.75. 

The Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, 
Blue Hubbard resembling the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size 
and shape, but the color is a clear blue gray. The bright yellow thick 
flesh is fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored. De- 
ae ay sag or market sort. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4%, lb. 50c, % Ib. 95c, 
- $1.75. 
Golden Hubbard The shell is warty, hard and strong and very 
beautiful orange red color. Shape like the 
old Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange and uniformly so to the rind. 
It cooks very dry, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 lb. 50c, 
VY |b. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
New Squash “Kitchenette” (Hubbard) 4_ small edi- 
: tiom of = the 
Hubbard Squash developed by inbreeding and introduced by the Min- 



Delicious 
Giant Golden Summer Crook-Neck 
Early and good quality, fruit of orange yellow. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %4 Ib. 40c, % lb. 70c, Ib. $1.25. 
Giant Summer Straightneck 4 Straight- 
neck Strain 
of Golden Crookneck. Of the same size and color as 
those of the Crookneck but the neck is perfectly 
straight. This makes it easier to pack the fruits for 
shipment. 18 to 20 in. long and light yellow, sweet 
meat. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 40c, % Ib. 70c, 
Ib. $1.25. 
An early summer 
White Bush Scalloped oe ee 
oz. 20c, Y4 Ib. 40c, ¥/ Ib. 70c, Ib. $1.25. 
Yellow Bush Scalloped Similar to the 
preceding except 
in color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% lb. 40c, % Ib. 70c, 
Ib. $1.25. 7 i” 
Mammoth Chili Of mammoth size, often 
weighing over 150 pounds. 
“Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Y%4 Ib. 50c, % Ib. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
Vegetable Spaghetti A most unusual vin- 
; 5 ing squash with 
creamy white fruits about 8 inches long and 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. When mature boil whole for 
about 30 minutes, not longer. Cut open, remove the 
“center seed core and season the flesh that appears 
as tightly wound spaghetti-like threads or strings, 
with salt and butter. Of a most delicious, mild, and 
pleasing flavor. Easily stored for winter use. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 50c, Y% lb. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
Sweet Potato or Delicata 
Early and very prolific of oblong shape. 
Ground color orange yellow, splashed 
and striped with very deep green. 
Although of small size, the squashes 
are very solid and heavy while the 
quality is rich and dry. An excellent 
“all seasons’? squash. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, Y% Ib. 50c, 2 Ib. 95c, lb. $1.75. 
Delicious Has become known for 
its supreme quality. 
Produces medium sized, top-shaped, 
dark green fruits with light green 
markings. Individual fruits will weigh 
from 5 to 10 lbs. each. The dry flesh 
is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, 
and of outstanding flavor. An excellent 
winter keeper. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 
Ib. 50c, Yo Ib. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
New Marrow or Zucchini 
60 days. When matured it is 18 in. 
long, 5 to 7 inches in diameter and an 
excellent keeper, very dark green. A 
bush type and very productive. There 
is nothing better for slicing and fry- 
ing when small, and if kept picked, 
will continue to bear until frost. De- 
licious in the “baby” stage, 3 to 6 
inches long. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 
50c, % Ib. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
An Italian summer va- 
Cocozelle fr er push habit. 
The fruits are oblong, 12 to 16 inches 
in length and 5 inches in diameter, 
slightly ribbed; color marbled yellow 
and dark green stripes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, 4 lb. 50c, % Ib. 95c, Ib. $1.75. 
Smooth gray-green skin 
Banana and delicate light orange, 
fine-grained flesh, firm and solid, and 
free from all stringiness or fiber. 
Grows usually 20 in. long and 6 in. 
thick. Considered by many to be the 
sweetest of all squashes, as it cooks 
very smooth and is delicious and sweet 
to the taste. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 
50c, % Ib. 95c, lb. $1.75. 
Royal Acorn Mammoth 
82 days. A fam- 
Table Queen ily-sized Table 
Queen, with acorn-shaped fruits 7% 
in. long and 6 in. across, dull dark 
ereen in color, turning dull orange 
after a period of storage. The flesh is 
up to 1% in. thick, dry and sweet, 
with baking quality as good as the 
smaller Table Queen. Fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, ¥/; lb. 50c, 2 Ib. 95c, 
ipeSi.75. 
nesota Experiment Station. 
the smallest Hubbard. 
a glossy dark green, fully equal to any Hubbard for quality and keep 
as well in storage. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 4% Ib. 50c, Ye Ib. 95c, lb. $1.75. 
It was named ‘‘Kitchenette”’ because it is 
The squash average about 5 pounds. They are 

Buttercup 
Buttercup is a new winter squash 
Buttercup developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager, 
horticulturist at North Dakota Agricultural College. 
It is entirely distinct in type, a turban shape, with 
thin skin and thick orange flesh at the stem end. 
The seed cavity is at the bottom covered with a 
very thin layer of flesh. Weighs from 3 to 4 pounds, 
just right size for the average family. Has less waste 
than any other squash. Quality the very best, better 
even than Hubbard. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 50c, 
14, lb. 95c, lb. $1.75. 

Table Queen 
(58 days.) Early maturing and 
Table Queen fine for home or market garden 
use and for shipping. Fruit: 6 inches long, 4% 
inches in diameter; weight 1% lbs., acorn shaped, 
ripped, smooth, thin shelled, dark green. Flesh: 
light yellow, bakes well, with inviting flavor. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c, 4 Ib. 40c, % lb. 70c, lb. $1.25. 
(60 days). Somewhat 
Golden Table Queen {60 days). Somewhat 
ular Table Queen, and a beautiful deep golden color. 
The orange flesh is thick, dry and of fine texture. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Y4 Ib. 50c, 2 lb. 95c, lb. $1.75. 
