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NEW ZEALAND, p. s. Tetragonia expansa—Not a true spin- 
ach, though similar when cooked. Native of New Zealand, 
quite distinct in habit of growth; thrives in hot, dry weather. 
The large, spreading plants have small, thick, pointed, deep 
green leaves, which can be picked repeatedly throughout 
the season. Seeds are large and hard-horned; should be 
steeped, and planted only in warm soil. 70 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.30. 
KING OF DENMARK, s.s.—An exceptionally long-standing 
sort, highly desirable for canning, and for market gardens. 
The large, spreading plants carry broad, rounded, very 
dark green leaves, which are somewhat crumpled. Excellent 
for spring planting as seed stalks are’slow in forming. 46 
days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c: 5 Ib., 67: 
10 lb. and up, 65c. 
ARISTOCRAT—Only a few days later than other Blooms- 
dales, it holds 12-14 day slonger before throwing seed 
stalks. Plant large, very uniform, erect and sturdy, with 
very attractive, highly crumpled and blistered dark green 
leaves. Exceptionally valuable for home and market gar- 
dens, and for shipping from the South. 42 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c7 1/4 lb., 25c: lb., 70c;: 5 lb., 67c: 
10 lb. and up, 65c. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY (BLIGHT RESISTANT), s.s.—Bred at the 
Virginia Experiment Station for mosaic resistance. Upstand- 
ing, vigorous plants; seeding rather early; highly desirable 
for planting in infested soil. Leaves somewhat smoother than 
other strains of Savoy. 39 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c: 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 5 lb., 67c: 
10 lb. and up, 65c. 
SQUASH 
EARLY YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—An extensively 
used summer sort. Plants verv prolific. Fruits curved at neck, 
light yellow at early eating stage, and covered with warts, 
Length, 107: diam, 47; 62, days. 
Pkt 10c;.0z.,.20c>. 1/4. lb:, docs-1b. 91.69. 
STRAIGHTNECK SUMMER—58 days. The same squash as 
the Golden Crookneck, but with a straight neck. Golden 
orange, warted fruits, 18 in. long. Finest quality salmon- 
yellow flesh. Popular with housewives as it can be pre- 
pared for the table with little loss. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/, lb., 55c; lb., $1.65. 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP (PATTY PAN)—An old favorite for 
home and market gardens. Fruits pale green when very 
young, becoming white as they grow, to 2!/ lb.; shaped 
somewhat like a round pie or patty with scalloped edges. 
Length, 3”; diam., 71/2"; 52 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 55c; lb., $1.65. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD—Similar to Green Hubbard, but earlier, 
smaller, and more prolific. Popular with home and market 
gardeners and canners. Fruits somewhat pointed at each 
end, 8-10 lbs., moderately warted, orange-red, with faint 
cream colored stripes toward blossom end; flesh deep 
orange, dry, and of fine quality; keeps well. Length, 11”; 
diam., 8”; 100 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 60c: lb., $1.80. 
GREEN HUBBARD, IMPROVED—Standard winter sort for 
home and market gardeners, and for shipping. Fruits, 10-12 
lb. pointed at both ends, slightly warted, dark bronze- 
green in color; rind hard and tough; flesh very thick, orange- 
yellow, dry and sweet. Length, 12”; diam., 9”; 105 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.80. 
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