
Botzum — Seeds That Grow 
OLD DOMINION 40 Days 
A plant similar to Savoy, bearing more pointed leaves 
and resistant to cold. This variety was developed at 
the Virginia experiment station and is resistant to 
mosaic. It is planted mostly in the Fall for early 
Spring harvest. 
SQUASH 
COCOZELLE or ITALIAN 
VEGETABLE MARROW (Bush) 60 Days 
A long Italian squash 18 to 24 inches long and 4 
inches thick when matured. Fruits are dark green, 
marbled, with yellow and lighter green stripes. They 
are usually picked when 5 to 6 inches long and stewed 
or fried in olive oil. 
GIANT STRAIGHT NECK (Bush) 35 Days 
A selection from golden summer crookneck with 
fruits 18 to 20 inches long when matured. It is a 
superior type because of its straightness which permits 
easy handling. It is heavily warted and deep orange 
in color. 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK 
(Bush) 95 Days 
A summer variety of pleasing flavor which is adapted 
for home, market garden, and shipping. Fruits are 
large, being 18 to 24 inches long, and 4/2 inches 
thick, with curved neck. Skin is orange-yellow and 
warted. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP 
(Bush) 29 Days 
This is the Patty Pan type which is earlier than other 
summer varieties. It is round and flat in shape, having 
few scallops, and is a large producer. It is 3 inches 
thick and 9 to 10 inches in diameter, being scalloped 
on the edges and having warts on both sides. It is eaten 
when young, and is creamy-white in color. 
BANANA 110 Days 
A very productive type that is excellent for pies. Fruits 
are cylindrical, usually 20 to 24 inches long, and 6 
inches in diameter. A greenish-gray skin which is 
smooth, with thin, brittle rind. The orange-yellow flesh 
is firm and solid and of delicious flavor. 
BLUE HUBBARD 110 Days 
Similar in type to the original Hubbard in size and 
shape, this squash has a color which is a clear bluish- 
gray. It is splendid for pies and a good keeping variety. 
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