WINTER RADISHES 
Winter radishes should be planted in July and August and are good to eat as soon as they are large 
enough. As good as spring radishes in flavor, much 
in earth the same as parsnips, salsifv, or celery. 
391. CHINA ROSE WINTER. (52 days.) 
Handsome, long, rose-colored, mild, sweet flavored, and 
of crisp, brittle texture. It is smooth and cylindrical 
in shape, and keeps well through the fall and winter. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; lb., $1.10, postpaid, 
larger in size. For winter use, dig them and pack them 
392. LONG BLACK SPANISH. (60 days.) 
The skin is black, and the flesh white and firm, Grows 
8 to 9 inches long and 2 to 8 inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 15c; %-Ib.;, 40¢; 1b,, $1.10, postpaid. 
393. 
390. 
(60 days.) 
NEW WHITE CHINESE. (New Celestial.) 
A large, half-long radish, which will keep 
in fine condition a long time. White and brittle. round and sometimes *olive-shaped. 
Excellent for. market gardeners’ use. Pkt., 10c; oz., variety, - Pkt.,;, 10c;..6z.,. 1bc; 1%. Ib., 
15c; % Ib., 40c; lb., $1.10, postpaid. postpaid. 
OLDS*' SQUASH 
Olds’ Squash Seed is all northern grown and 
will produce a crop a week to ten days earlier 
than southern grown. 
CULTURE: Plant in a warm, light, rich soil 
after the weather has become settled and warm 
in the spring, Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart 
each way, the large running varieties 6 to 8 
feet. Eight to ten seeds should be planted in a 
hill, thinning out after they have attained their 
rough leaves to 3 or 4 plants to a hill. Two 
ounces will plant a 50-foot row and three pounds 
an acre, Fertilizing will increase the size. Use 
Slug Shot or Garden Guard for the striped bee- 
tles and grey Squash bugs. See page 74. For 
large quantities see our Market Gardeners’ Price 
List, 
PLEASE NOTE: Varieties marked with a ~ 
are excellent for freezing. 










A Typical Specimen of a True Hubbard. 
*411. TRUE HUBBARD. (105 days.) 
Considered the best of the winter squashes and 
more largely grown for market and general use 
than any other variety. A large olive-shaped 
squash with dark green skin; thick, fine grained 
flesh of good flavor and of orange-yellow color. 
A good keeper. Yields heavily. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
20c; Yq Ib., 60c; 1lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
*413. GOLDEN HUBBARD. (100 days.) 
(Red Hubbards.) Identical in form and fruit- 
fulness with True Hubbard, but usually some- 
what smaller and earlier. The moderately-warted 
skin is a beautiful salmon-red color. Like the 
True Hubbard the flesh is thick, fine grained 
and of good quality. It also is a good keeper. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; Y% lb., 60c; 1b., $1.75, post- 
paid, 
*418. BLUE HUBBARD. (110 days.) A 
new type of Hubbard similar to the original 
except that it is blue-grey in color. 
superior to all other Hubbards in quality. 
10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 70c, postpaid. 
Said to be 
Pict. 




Kitchenette Squash. 
417. KITCHENETTE. (105 days.) A 
small strain of Improved Hubbard. Size about 
9x6 inches and average weight six pounds. It 
is just the right size for the average family. 
The quality is equal to any of the Hubbards. 
Sept 5c; 0z., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, post- 
paid, 
412, SPAGHETTI. (105 days.) Here is 
a distinct novelty for your garden. Grow some 
of these in your garden this year and surprise 
your friends with this unique vegetable. Spa- 
ghetti Squash gets its name from the unique 
way in which the meat falls from the shell when 
baked. The contents resemble spaghetti. It is 
important that the squash be fully ripe 
and that it is baked well. The shell of 
the squash is very thin, only about one- 
eighth of an inch thick. The quality is 
not equal to Buttercup or the Hubbard 
type. Pkt. :bc;) oz, docs tap. ew b0Cs 
lb., $1.50, postpaid, 
%*410. DELICIOUS. (102- days.) This 
variety rivals all others in dryness, sweetness 
and richness of flavor. The shell is green, 
flesh, deep orange. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; % Ib, 70¢; Th; $2:00, postpaid. 
414. BANANA. (120 days.) A long type 
of winter squash measuring about 20 by 5% 
inches and weighing about ten pounds. Cylin- 
drical and pointed at blossom end with thin 
slate-gray rind. It is of good color. and very 
popular because of its keeping qualities. Brown 
seeds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 4% Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
406. BUTTERCUP. (90 days.) Entire- 
ly distinct in type. Just the right size for an 
average family. Unequalled for quality. See 
page 380 for complete description, Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 25c; % 1b.; 70c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
420. MAMMOTH CHILI. (110 days.) 
The largest squash of all, sometimes attaining 
a weight well over 100 pounds. It yields enor- 
mously, from 8 to 15 tons per acre; widely used 
for stock feeding. Bright orange color. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 70c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid, 
416. GOLDEN TABLE QUEEN. (60 
days.) Our New Table Queen Squash has a 
very short vine. See page 32 for complete de- 
scription. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; 4% Ib., 60c; Ih., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Victory Gardens will help 
win the war. 
409. TABLE QUEEN. (60 days.) 
This unique winter squash has already 
won favor second only to Hubbard and 
in some particulars is preferred to that 
excellent variety. Nearly equal to Hub- 
bard in flavor and keeping qualities and 
just the right size to cut in half (when 
it will bake in 20 minutes) and serve 
individually in the half shell. The shell 
is hard, smooth and ridged; of a uni- 
form dark green color, averaging 6 to 
8 inches in length. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
Y% Ib., 60c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
pas 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. 
Considered by many the best winter radish. 
40c; 

(56 days.) 
Roots are 
long-keeping 
lb., $1.10, 

China Rose Winter Radish. 
SUMMER SQUASH 


Early Prolific Straight Neck Squash. 
415. EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHT 
NECK. (56 days.) We are pleased to offer 
to our custemers Early Prolific Straight Neck 
which is uniformly heavy productive over a long 
period. Early Prolific Straight Neck is strictly 
bush in habit of growth with compact, ample 
foliage permitting close planting. The fruits are 
straight, smooth, and of a delicate appetizing 
color. Can be used when only 4 to 5 inches long 
and remains excellent for table until 12 to 14 
inches long. It is just as early as Summer 
Crookneck, but much more prolific. We consider 
this new variety the peak of perfection in sum- 
mer squashes. A 1938 All-America winner. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
*408. GRAY ZUCCHINI. (60 days.) A 
favorite Squash among the market gardeners. 
It belongs to the Vegetable Marrow family. The 
color is mottled light and dark green giving it 
a grayish appearance. Fruits measure about 
12x4% inches and weigh about 3% pounds. The 
squash is used when young, often when real 
small and_ tender. The edible qualities are 
excellent. | Pkt., ‘6e37702., Loc; 24 Ib:;.50c; Ib., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
405. MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH 
SCALLOP. (53 days.) Patty Pan, An early 
maturing summer variety which will bear 
throughout the season if kept gathered. Squashes 
white and good sized; flesh thick, of fine quality. 
PK. 0G! 02z,,, LOC 44, lD,eb0Cs Ib. o1200, post- 
paid. 
407. GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. 
(56 days.) The fruit is of an attractive golden- 
yellow color, covered with fine warts. Grows 
15 to 20 inches long. Very prolific, of good 
quality, and most popular. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 

Giant Summer Crookneck. 
