46 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"’—Established 1870 
Heer ieurceden” — SQQUASH—For Summer and Winter Use 
1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. Per Acre—1 Oz. of Winter, 15 Hills; 7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
— TH 755 New Buttercup 
A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits 
weigh 3 to 5 lbs., and have a 
tough, thin, green. skin. Flesh: 
deep rich orange, untinged with 
green with smooth texture. This 
squash is an excellent keeper, 
with little waste or shrinkage. 
It is acorn-shaped. The flavor is 
similar to the sweet potato, cooks 
dry, and one of the most popular 
varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.3 
\, lb., 48 cts.3 % Ib., 83 cts.3 Ib. 
$1.50; 2 lbs., $2.90, postpaid. 































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%40 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
Winter squash of first quality. Shape long and cylindrical, 
eolor grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. A 
good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; %4 Ib., 45 cts.; % Ibe 
70 cts.; Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 










745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
proaching winter squash in qual- 












{3 ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
= necked fruits become very large if 
“ae permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely warted. 
3 i HAS The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
re : yg Sh NW ANS 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; %4 Ib., 45 cts.; 
= 737 Sh ee ’ a d Chi 749 This is @ rich golden yellow scalloped Sages = EELS cS oA Bel Ae cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.40, 
2 umway s improve 1cago mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quali : 
is very productive. 65 days. Used for cooking when 736 
: green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In Des Moines or Table Queen 
Warted Hubbard 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was bred. 
The fruits are an attractive bronze green and well 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 753 Shumway’s New Baby 
¥ ce ome Be Ver ed od A a ate oes 08 Peoue: 
tive. ery hard shelled, and an excellen eeper. Hubbard or Kitchenette 
A new Dwarf 
Highly recommended. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 22 cts.; 14 Ih., 
60 cts.; 1% lb., $1.00; 1b., $1.75; 2 lbs., $3.40, postpaid. 
Hubbard that 
combines the bet- / 
ter qualities of ~ Ye 
several varieties. 110 (ime 
days. Has the size of : 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of 
the Delicious, keep- 



shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1%4 Ib., 45 cts.; % Ib., 70 cts.3 Ib., 
$1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 










SSS 60 days. This extremely popular squash is intermediate in type between 
c SA ‘ the summer and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. 
ng qualities and yield of Hubbard. Like oe Ieee enone it can be eaten when ounce and like the winter 
: ypes it is delicious after ripening and storage. ne fruits are very dark 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The green, small, acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe the color changes to 
- . ee - a rich golden yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy| 0,7") tts; 44 Ib. 48 ctas 14 Ib. 83 eter Ib, $1.50; 2 Ibs. $2.90, postpaid, 
pncedry witha celiciotssnuity {lavor.toet cere ee eee ee ee eee 
ed ; " poe eae Just the right size for average family 
ao 743 Golden Delicious use and a favorite with market garden- 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all - .: 2 el 
q others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium ers. Pkt cd 10 cts > OZ., 25 cts. ; VA Ib., 
- gized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green 70 cts., postpaid. 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su- 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0oz., 20 cts.; 
4% lb., 48 cts.; % Ib., 83 cts.; 1b., $1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.90, 
- postpaid. 





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751 Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush 
A vaiuable Bush selection rapidly gaining popularity on the West Coast. 
Fruits of convenient size for shipping; color greenish white when young; 
creamy yellow when fully matured. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 20 cts.; %4 lb., 45 
cts.; 4 Ib., 70 cts.; Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 








< 110 days. A new distinct type of Hubbard de- 
veloped in New England. Fruit resembles the 
Warty Hubbard in size and shape, but the color is 
a clear green-blue and very distinct. Extra thick 
meated, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. 
Keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 22 cts.; %4 Ib., 60 
cts.3 1% Ib., $1.00; Ib., $1.75; 2 Ibs., $3.40, postpaid. 
742 Mammoth Whale or Chili 
90 days. The outer skin of this great squash is a 
= rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow and very 
thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. It 
is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceed- 
ing ordinary pumpkins in this respect. It is a pro- 
lific variety and a good winter keeper. Has reached 
the great weight of 150 pounds. It is a wonderful 
sort to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; %4 lb., 48 cts.; 4% lb., 83 cts.; 1lb., $1.50; 
2 lbs., $2.90, postpaid. 


| 738 True Hubbard. 120 days. Pop- : 
ular winter variety. They are if 
f peated at both ends, moderately 
| warted. The rind is deep green in | 
fi; color. The orange flesh is dry 
| thick and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.: | 
i 0Z., 22 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; % Ib., 
| $1.00; Ib., $1.75; 2 Ibs., $3.40, |f 
| postpaid. } 




















