& BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
SQUASH 
Culture—Seeds should be planted about the middle 
of May, in hills 4 feet apart for bush varieties, and 10 
feet apart for running sorts, covering with 1 inch of 
soil. Put 8 to 12 seeds in each hill, afterward thin out, 
leaving 3 or 4 of the best plants. 
“SMETable Queen 
(Danish)—A trail- 
ing variety, pro- 
ducing acorn-shaped 
fruit with a thin, 
distinctly ribbed, 
dark green shell ; 
6 inches long by 4% 
inches in diameter. 
Flesh light yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
Y |b. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Banana—Trailing variety growing 1 to 2 feet long. 
Skin varies from a bright yellow to a dark olive green. 
Flesh firm and solid of beautiful orange-yellow. Excel- 
lent keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
The Delicious—Weighs from 5 to 10 pounds. Flesh 
dark orange, excellent flavor and splendid winter 
keepers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
True Hubbard—Well-known winter squash of splen- 
did quality. Vines of strong running growth; fruits 
large, olive-shaped, with dark-green skin and very rich 
Hag Excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c;3 
- $1.45. 
Marblehead—Similar to Hubbard, but much earlier. 
Somewhat warted and rind is slate green. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Mammoth Whale—Grow from 2% to 3 feet long. 
Skin is dark olive-green ; flesh firm and solid; a beauti- 
ful orange-yellow and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Cocozelle Bush—A very productive variety. Length 
12 to 16 inches, oblong; skin, deep green marbled with 
yellow and dark green stripes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 
45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Zuchini—Similar in all respects to Bush Cocozelle 
except the fruits are mottled dark and light green, giv- 
ing them a greenish-gray appearance. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Giant Crookneck—The standard variety for home 
and market garden. A bush type producing fruits of 
excellent flavor. Color is a bright yellow and the fruits 
are warted. Heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.45. 
Giant Summer Straightneck—A desirable type for 
shipping. Early, handsome in appearance. Color is 
deep orange and moderately warted, 16 to 20 inches 
long, but used much smaller. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Kitchenette—A small variety of the Hubbard family. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Delicata—Small fruited variety, suitable for both 
summer and winter use; oblong, slightly ribbed, with 
orange-yellow skin, striped with dark green. Flesh 
thick and solid. Very rich flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 
Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Burpee’s Bush Fordhook—Very productive. Smooth, 
thin, yellowish skin, flesh very thick and of a light 
straw-yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ™%4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Mammoth White Bush Scallop—A popular variety 
bearing profusely small, rather flat white squashes 
with a distinct scalloped edge. Very early and has 
fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.45. 
Vegetable Marrow—A most important vegetable in 
the English market. Fruit is generally eaten when less 
than half grown, as the flesh is then very tender and 
marrowy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ™%4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. 
TOMATOES 
Culture—Tomatoes do best in light, warm, not overly 
rich soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid, 
vigorous and unchecked growth during the early part 
of the season. Sow in hotbeds from 6 to 8 weeks before 
they can be set out of doors, which is when danger 
from frost is past. Cover seeds with 14-inch of soil. 
Bonny Best—Early mid-season sort for market, can- 
ning or shipping. Medium sized, bright scarlet fruits, 
smooth, solid and flattened globe shaped. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
35c3 % lb. $1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel—The largest, smoothest and 
finest-flavored extra early bright red tomato! Heavy 
yielder. Tomatoes are of uniformly good size. Pkt. 10c; 
W% oz. 25c; oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. 

The New Marglobe—A new rust resisting variety ex- 
tensively used by shippers and canneries. The deep 
scarlet fruits are globe shaped with solid meat and 
few seeds, and is non-acid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. 
$1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
Rutger’s—Wilt resistant, very solid and few seeds. 
Resembles Marglobe in characteristics. Ripens from 
the center out. A consistent cropper and excellent for 
market, canning and juice. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. 
$1.50; Ib. $4.00. ; 
Burbank—Earliest, smoothest, most productive and 
best early tomato, bright crimson, thick and firm with 
few seeds. Keeps well; a good shipper; prolific, con- 
tinuous bearer. Wilt resisant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. 
$1.15; lb. $3.50. 
Break O’ Day—The fruits are almost round and have 
a bright orange-scarlet skin. Small seed cavity and 
very solid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; %4 Ib. $1.75. 
Pritchard—Wilt resistant and a heavy cropper. 
Fruits globe-shaped, deep scarlet, smooth and solid. 
Excellent for home, market and shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
35c; % Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
Beefsteak—Extremely large and very solid, there 
being but‘few seeds. In color, it is a beautiful crim- 
son throughout. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. 
$3.50. 
New Stone—A favorite late crop variety, known for 
its productiveness. Fruits are large, smooth, and have 
a deep scarlet skin. Standard variety for canneries. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ™%4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
Dwarf Champion (Tree Tomato)—A main crop, pur- 
plish pink variety, especially desirable where garden 
space is limited. Height 2 feet, vigorous, upright and 
compact. Fruits are medium sized, 
smooth and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
% Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
Golden Queen—The finest of the large yellow toma- 
toes. Smooth, well-shaped and having a fine distinct 
esto, Non-acid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. 
3.50. , 
Yellow Pear—For preserves; pear shaped. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 75c. 
Husk (Ground Cherry)—The small yellow fruits are 
enclosed in a husk. Sweet flavor; highly esteemed for — 
preserving and excellent to eat raw. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Mixed—tThis is unusually popular. It contains all — 
varieties and colors, large and small. Try a package 
for 10c. 
TURNIP 
Culture—For main crop, sow in open ground from 
May to July ; for winter use, during latter part of July 
and August. Set out in rows 1% feet apart, covering 
with 14-inch of soil. Thin plants to 6 inches. 
Purple Top White Globe—The all-purpose variety. 
Roots large, globe shaped, smooth, upper part purple, 
under side white; flesh, white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; lb. $1.00. 
Extra Early White Milan—Roots clear white, smooth, 
flat and good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ™%4 Ib. 45c. 
White Egg—Pure white, egg shaped; early. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Pomeranian White Globe—Extra large round, pure 

white; fine stock turnip. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ™% Ib. 45c; — 
Ib. $1.00. 
Large White Norfolk—A white variety, very large 
and extensively grown for stock feeding. Leaves are 
also used for greens. Hardy and a heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Yellow Aberdeen—Round, medium size, light yel- 
low. Produces a large crop, is hardy and keeps well, 
flesh very firm but tender and sweet. A favorite with 
dairymen. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Bortfeld (Long Yellow)—A heavy cropper and of 
delicious flavor. Extra fine for stock. Yellow in color 
and of rapid growth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ™%4 Ib. 45c; Ib. 
Cowhorn—Long white, slightly crooked turnip with 
a shade of green at top. Rapid growth, delicate and 
well flavored. Excellent for stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
Y% |b. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Golden Ball—The best yellow sort for market or fam- 
ily use. Roots medium sized, round and smooth, with 
yellow skin and flesh. An excellent winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
RUTABAGAS or SWEDES 
Butzer’s Best—The old, popular standard sort both 

for stock feeding and table use. Flesh yellow, solid and | 
sweet. Globe shaped, large, and of finest quality. Use 
same cultural directions as that for turnips. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
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