

44 R. H. Shumway-—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
Plant a Few Hills at the : 2 U 
figtfieccate”  SQUASH—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. 
ee 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 sweét potato, cooks 
dry, and one of the most popular 
varieties. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 
%, lb. 75 cts.; % Ib., $1.20; Ib., 
$2.25; postpaid. 













































































































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740 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., 15 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; ¥% Ib., 75 cts.; % Ib, 
$1.20; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 























745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
proaching winter squash in qual- 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
necked fruits become very large if 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely warted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; %4 Ib., 48 cts.; 
eae 2 14 1b., 83 cts.; 1lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.90, 
rich golden ye a> postpaid. oa 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and : = 
736 Des Moines or Table Queen_ 
is very productive. 65 days. Used for cooking when 
green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In 
shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 48 cts.; 1% Ib., 83 cts.; Ib., 
$1.50, postpaid. ) 
753 New Baby Hubbard or 
Kitchenette 
A new Dwarf 
Hubbard that 
combines the bet- 
ter qualities of 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of 
the Delicious, keep- 
ing qualities and yield o 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. 
Just the right size for average family 
use and a favorite with market garden- 
ers. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; % Ib., 
75 cts., postpaid. 









ed Chicago 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 
and rich flavored. The vines are vigorous and produc- 
tive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. 
Highly recommended. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz, 25 cts.; 1%4 Ih., 
65 cts.; 14 1b., $1.10; 1b., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.90, postpaid. 





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60 days. This extremely popular squash is intermediate in type between 
the summer and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. 
Like the summer varieties it can be eaten when young, and like the winter 
types it is delicious after ripening and storage. The fruits are very dark 
green, small, acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe the color changes to 
a rich golden yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 48 cts.; % lb., 83 cts.; Ib., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.90, postpaid. 











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743 Golden Delicious 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all 
others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green 
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.; oz., 25 cts.; 
14 Ib., 65 cts., postpaid. 
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751 Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush 
A valuable 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 Ib., 48 
cts.; 1% Ib., 83 cts.; Ib., $1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.90, postpaid. : 
























735 Blue Hukbeed 
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.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 65 
cts.; % Ib., $1.10, 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., 15 cts.; 
0Z., 30 cts.; 14 1b., 75 cts., postpaid. 
i, 38 True Hubbard. 120 days. Pop- 
ji Ular winter variety.. They are ‘ll 
| POinted at both ends, moderately | 
| Warted. The rind is deep green in | 
a, color. The orange flesh is ary. 
eee ed Pkt., 10 cts.; 
| 0Z., cts.; %4 lb., 65 cts.; 1% Ib. 
$1105 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid,” 









