HALLAWELL’S CALIFORNIA GROWN SEEDS FOR FINEST CROPS 23 
SQUASH 
Plant summer squash in the Spring as soon as the soil is warm; the bush varieties in 
hills 4 feet apart and the running sorts about 8 feet each way. ‘ 
Plant winter squashes later and leave them on the vines until full matured. They may 
be stored for winter use. 

SUMMER VARIETIES 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—A very early variety, with flat, creamy white scalloped 
squashes, 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The vine is bush in habit and rather dwarf. This 
variety is the common ’'Pattypan” squash. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; VY Ib. 75c. 
BENNING’S BUSH SCALLOP—An improved bush squash which has become very popular 
in California. Fruits are about the size of the well-known scallop squash but are a green 
tinted color when young. A very desirable garden and market variety. 
PEt, 10cijoze25¢;5l4 lb. i/sc. 
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW (Long White)—Skin greenish yellow; flesh white, soft 
and rich flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
FOOTLONG (Bush)—Cyiindrical fruits of Italian Marrow type which grow to a foot long 
within two or three days after they are formed, and are deliciously tender when picked 
that size. A favorite way to prepare them is to slice round, dip in egg batter and fry or 
bake as you would egg plant. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50. 
HALLAWELL’S STRAIGHTNECK BUSH—This is a very desirable squash for home garden, 
or for market. The fruits are bright lemon yellow; warted, with straight necks for easy 

packing. It is prolific and under favorable conditions will be ready for picking in 50 days Squash, Gray Zucchini 
from plating. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
IMPROVED GRAY ZUCCHINI—A delicate green color at the edible stage. Very early and 
most prolific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
ITALIAN MARROW, ZUCCHINI (Dark Green Sirain}—The popular Italian squash. A 
delicious family garden squash which is also a leading market variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75c. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—A well-known summer variety. The fruit is crooknecked, 
rich golden yellow and thickly warted; very tender when young. 
Pkt 0c 022325; Yq 1bs-75c: 
WINTER VARIETIES 
BANANA—A wonderful yielder and good keeper, 2 to 3 feet long, with a tough whitish 
green shell and delicious tasty meat. Very fine for winter. Pict V0csoz aoc 1/4 lb.w7oG. 

HUBBARD—The best known winter sort; of superior quality; large size. Fruit heavily Squash, English, Vegetable Marrow 
warted, dark green in color with orange flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 lb. $1.00. 
TABLE QUEEN (Danish)—Cut in halves and baked this is a very tasty squash. It weighs 
about 1% lbs., is dark green outside with rich yellow flesh of delicious flavor, and ma- 
tures early. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 75c. 
SALSIFY 
(VEGETABLE OYSTER) 
Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the seeds with fine soil ¥2 inch in depth. When the 
plants are strong enough, thin them out to about 3 inches apart. It will mature in 150 
days. One ounce will sow SO feet of row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—An entirely distinct variety of this vegetable. It is con- 
sidered very nutritious and wholesome when properly cooked, with a flavor like that of Squash, Black Zucchini 
oysters. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y lb. 75c. 
SPINACH 
Select very rich, well-drained soil, sow in drills 1 foot apart and ¥% inch deep. For spring and 
summer use make the first sowing early in spring and continue at intervals of two or three weeks, 
until the middle of June; sow in August and September for winter and early spring use; will 
mature in about 45 days. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 

BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing)—The thick, dark green leaves are curled and crinkled. Remains 
a long time in condition for use without bolting to seed even in dry weather. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c. 
KING OF DENMARK—An exceptionally long standing sort, highly desirable for canning, or for 
market. The large spreading plants carry broad, rounded dark green leaves, which are some- 
what crumpled. Good spring and summer variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 50c. 
GIANT NOBEL—Plant is large, vigorous and spreading; slow to form seed stalks and an extremely 
heavy yielder. Leaves are thick, smooth, medium green and tender. Home gardeners plant at 
regular intervals and begin using while plants are young. Pkte 10c; oz. 20c; Y% lb. 50c. 
HOLLANDIA—A popular California spinach, grown for market and early canning crop. The 
plants are large and of spreading habit, producing smooth, thick, light green leaves. It grows 
very rapidly. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; VY lb. 50c. 
IMPROVED VIROFLAY—A vigorous growing variety with long, broad, pointed, thick, smooth 
leaves of deep green color. Especially good for Fall and Winter planting in California. Home 
gardeners should make small plantings at regular intervals and use while it is young. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y% lb. 50c. 
NEW ZEALAND—Thrives in hot weather; produces tender green tips throughout the summer. 
It is not a true spinach but is prepared for eating in the same way. When the tips are cut new 
ones will grow immediately; both the young stems and the thick leaves are tender and brittle. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; YY lb. $1.50. 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety adapted for fall planting, but is also very satisfactory 
one is ii for spring planting in the home garden. The thick, dark green leaves are large and rounded. 
Sputucn Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Yq lb. 50c. 

