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Squash and Spinach—Two Vegetables You Should Plant 
ge = = = ~~ 744 New Spaghetti 

This is a recently introduced 
vegetable. The plants are quite 
vigorous and set fruit like any 
Squash. These are white skinned 
and usually grow about 
8 in. long and 4 in. in 
diameter. An expe- 
rienced cook says: “Pick 
a well-ripened Squash 
: : and cook it whole with- 
t cutting or skin- 
746 . s ning for twent; i 
4 y min- 
Giant Summer Straightneck a arene Ss 
55 days. This new variety has become very popular. The | Take it out of the pot, 










a, 
4 Squashes are of the same size and color as those of the Giant |cut open, and you will 
| Summer Crookneek but the thick neck is perfectly straight, | find a mass of spaghetti, which is very tasty when seasoned.” It is a 
ft ae This makes it considerably easier to pack the fruits for ship- | wonderfully good keeper. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; %4 Ib., 75 cts.s 
.. - ment to distant markets. Has beautiful light yellow sweet | % Ib., $1.20; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
t RL eG: ker ign bots ot CR ed % lb., 48 cts.; 1% lb., 83 cts.; Ib. 
, TES Saal -00; S. A ostpaid. eee ° 
' ~ = es eh poste 752 Black Zucchini Italian Marrow 
fi Summer Squash 
_ 741 Orange or Boston Marrow 
' 100 days. Like a smooth Hubbard Squash 
with straight stem end. Light orange skin 
and delicious, deep orange flesh. This variety 
) is grown more widely for pumpkin pie than 
» any of the true pumpkins, because of its ex- 
| cellent quality. Also fine for canning. Pkt., 
| 10 cts.; 07z., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 45 cts.; 14 Ib., 70 
| cts.5 Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 
739 Golden Hubbard 
110 days. A little smaller than the Improved Hubbard. 
Rind is a golden yellow and warted. This is the earliest 
of the Hubbard strain and more prolific. This sort is a 
favorite with the canners and is an excellent winter 
squash. Fruits average about 8 lbs. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 30 
ets.; 14 lb., 75 cts., postpaid. 
60 days. This is a summer squash of the Italian Marrow family. 
The fruits are oblong, 12 inches or more in length and 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. Skin extremely dark green, almost black. 
Should be eaten when half grown at which time the flesh is very 
tender and may be cooked like any other Squash. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 
25 cts.; %4 lb., 65 cts.; % Ib., $1.10; Ib., $2.00, -postpaid. 
750 Early Yellow Bush Scallop 
50 days. Similar to the white bush in every way, except color 
and markings. The skin and flesh is of a clear yellow. Good qual- 
ity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 44 Ib., 48 cts.; 14 Ib., 83 cts.; Ib., 
$1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.90, postpaid. 



748 
Early White 
Bush Scallop 
53 days to picking; 
size 3x8 in., 2% Ibs. 
= — The we?- re Ee wo 
5 White Scallope or 
747 Cocozelle Italian Marrow Patty Pan Squash. 
Ba i! One of the earliest, 
60 days. A most delicious summer variety | very productive; skin 
of the bush type. It should be eaten when] and flesh of light 
. : ecream-white. Popular 
about 6 to 8 inches long although it be-| f* ahishient: ee 
comes much larger if allowed to mature.| Northern markets 
The flesh when young is pale green, thick,| from the south and a 
firm, tender, with a rich aromatic flavor.| ‘#vorite for home 
: "1 A 5 gardeners every- 
The fruits are long and cylindrical, tapering | where. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
slightly toward the stem end. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz, 20 cts.; %4 lb., 48 
2 = 5 cts.; % Ilb., 83 cts.3 
oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 65 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.10; Ib., Ib., $1.50; 2 thes 
$2.00, postpaid. ~ $2.90, postpaid. 
A delicious, healthful vegetable. 66 99 For generations, Holland has produced the Spinach seed supply of the 
Please Note world, European war prohibits any imports this year. Our seed is all 
1 oz. to 100 ft. row. 12 Ibs. per acre 1943 crop, American grown, high germination. 
719 King of Denmark or Antvorskov 
This was the forerunner of the modern “long-standing” 
strains of spinach. It is intermediate, between the smooth- 
leaved and blistered types. The leaves are large and 
intense dark green in color. A very hardy and satisfac- 
tory spinach for the home garden. Pkt., 7 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 
\% Ib., 30 cts.; 4% 1b., 50 cts; 1b., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., 
$4.00, postpaid. 
728 Virginia Blight Resistant Savoy 
A Savoy type that should be used where blight, ‘‘yel- 
lows,” or mosaic are prevalent. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
4 lb., 30 cts.; 44 1b., 50 cts.; 1lb., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., 
$4.00, postpaid. 
727 Savoy Leaved or Bloomsdale 
A beautiful dark strain. Its glossy green color gives 
the plants a fresh appearance for a longer time; quite 
early. The large fleshy leaves are deeply crumpled. Pkt., 
7 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; %4 lhb., 30 cts.; 144 lb., 50 cts.; lb., 95 cts.; 
2 lbs., $1.80; 5lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
725 Prickly Seeded Winter 
A smooth leaved prickly seeded early spinach best 
known as a winter sort. The plants are extremely hardy 
and of vigorous rapid growth. The light green leaves are 
numerous, large and broad; thick and firm in texture. 
Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 144 lb., 30 cts.; 1% Ib., 50 cts.; lb., 
95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
724 Victoria or 
| 720 Long Standing Bloomsdale | _,,,Pe"fect°” ,,., 
| A remarkably long standing variety. Heavy cut- | Most others. The plants 
tings are made for almost a month from one crop. | 27 low, short-stemmed, 
, . A - - and compact, forming 
The plant is upright and compact; hardy, vigorous, dense: flat rosettes! PEt, 
























721 Princess 
Juliana 






_A mid-season, uniform distinctly long standing va- 
riety for home and market garden. The small leaves 
are a broad oval shape, considerably blistered and 
crumpled; very dark, shiny and bluish-green. Very 
juicy. Pkt., 7 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % 1b., 30 cts.; 14 Ib., 
50 cts.; lb., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 

719 King of Denmark 
722 Nobel or Giant Thick Leaved 
The largest Spinach. Leaves are medium green, very 
uniform, rounded, large, slightly crumpled, succulent 
and tender. Grows rapidly and remains a long time 
in prime condition. Pkt., 7 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; %4 Ihb., 

and quick growing. ~The leaves are medium large, é SQA : : ‘ : : 
broad, rounded; very thick and fleshy. Pkt., 7 cts.: 1 rta.s oe a8 Neat Ped bs N Sieg = Bees % ibs 50 cts.; Ib., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 Ibs., 
0z., 15 cts.; %4 1b. 30 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.; 1b., 95 cts.; Ib. aphoter: 2 Ibs. $1.80: ys -00, postpaid. 
2 Ibs., $1.80; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 5 Bhatt $4.00, npateal x nes <i MIs 
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723 Monstrous 
Viroflay 
Large, upright, slightly 
crumpled, thick leaves of 
medium green color and 
good quality. Pkt., 7 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; % Ib. 30 
cts.; % Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., 
95 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.80; 5 
Ibs., $4.00, postpaid. 
557 Mustard : 
Spinsch a 726 New Zealand Tetragonia 
The “cut-and-come-again’’ Spinach. 
Tendergreen Thrives during hot weather and yields con- 
See page 9 for full de-].- tinually from spring until late fall. Plant is 
scription. Pkt., 10 cts.;| bushy: and produces great quantities. of suc- 
oz.; 20c; %4 Ib., 60 ets., euJent rich: green leaves of delightful flavor. 
“postpaid. Very Scarce. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts. > 




