8 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. 
“METable Queen 
(Danish)—A trail- 
ing variety, pro- 
ducing acorn-shaped 
fruit with a thin, 
distinctly ribbed, 
dark green shell ; 
6 inches long by 41%4 
inches in diameter. 
Flesh light yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c3 
14 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.45. 
Banana—Trailing variety growing 1 to 2 fect 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. 25c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.45. 
The Delicious—Weighs from 5 to 10 pounds. Flesh 
dark orange, excellent flavor and splendid winter 
keepers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 50c; 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 
flesh. Excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 50c; 
Ib. $1.45. 
Marblehead—Similar to Hubbard, but much earlier. 
Somewhat warted and rind is slate green. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; %4 Ib. 50c; 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. 25c; %4 ib. 50c; 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. 25c; %4 Ib. 
50c; 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. 
25c; % Ib. 50c; 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. 25c; %4 Ib. 
50c; Ib. $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. 25c; %4 Ib. 
50c; Ib. $1.45. 
Kitchenette—A small variety of the Hubbard family. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c:'%4 Ib. 50c; 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. 25e; %4 
Ib. 50c; 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. 25c; % Ib. 50c; 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. 25c; ™%4 Ib. 50c; 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 44-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. 
45c; %4 Ib. $1.35. 
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; 
VY, oz. 30c; oz. 45c;3 %4 Ib. $1.35. 

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. 45c; %4 Ib. 
$1.35. 
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. 45c; %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 resistant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45¢c; %4 Ib. 
$1.35; Ib. $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; % 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. 
45c; %4 Ib. $1.35. 
Beefsteak—Extremely large and very solid, there 
being but few seeds. In color, it is a beautiful crim- 
son throughout. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; ™%4 Ib. $1.35. 
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. 45c; %4 Ib. $1.35. 
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, exceptionally 
smooth and of excellent quality.Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 
% Ib. $1.35. 
Golden Queen—The finest of the large yellow toma- 
toes. Smooth,.well-shaped and having a fine distinct 
flavor. Non-acid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
ead 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—This 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 114 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. 25c; % Ib. 55c;3 Ib. $1.35. 
Extra Early White Milan—Roots clear white, smooth, 
flat and good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 55c. 
White Egg—Pure white, egg shaped; early. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 55c. 
Pomeranian White Globe—Extra large round, pure 
white; fine stock turnip. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 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; % 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 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.00. 
Bortfeld (Long Yellow)—A heavy cropper and of 
delicious flavor. Extra fine for stock. Yellow in color 
Ee of rapid growth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % 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; 
% tb. 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. 25c; %4 lb. 55c; Ib. $1.35. 
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. 25c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.55. 
