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True Hubbard. 
*411. TRUE HUBBARD. (105 days.) 
Considered the best of the winter squashes and 
more largely grown for market and general use 
than any other variety. A large olive-shaped 
squash with dark green skin; thick, fine grained 
flesh of good flavor and of orange-yellow color. 
A good keeper. Yields heavily. Pkt., 10c; oz, 
35c; Y% lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
*413. GOLDEN HUBBARD. (100 days.) 
(Red Hubbards.) Identical in form and fruit- 
fulness with True Hubbard, but usually some- 
what smaller and earlier. The moderately-warted 
skin is a beautiful salmon-red color. Like the 
True Hubbard the flesh is thick, fine grained 
and of good quality. It also is a good keeper. 
PEt, ALOCS (0z:, Sbcs 2 lbarod LOS ede ooec0, 
postpaid. 
*418. BLUE HUBBARD. (110 days.) A 
new type of Hubbard similar to the original 
except that it is blue-grey in color. Said to be 
superior to all other Hubbards in quality. Pkt., 
15c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.35; Ib., $4.00, postpaid, 
419. DELICATA (Sweet Potato). (80 to 
90 days.) The fruit of this new squash are 8 to 
10 in. long, 3% to 4 in, in diameter and weigh 
about 23, lbs, They are cylindrical in shape 
with shallow ribbings. In the Fall it has an 
alternate stripe of cream and dark green, becom- 
ing cream and orange stripe during storage. The 
shell is medium hard and it is a very good keep- 
er, The orange-yellow fiesh is thin to medium, 
crispy, dry, tender, sweet and very fine in tex- 
ture. Flavor and quality excellent. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 35¢; 4 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
416. GOLDEN TABLE QUEEN. (60 
days.) A Table Queen Squash with a very short 
vine, See page 3 for complete description, Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 70c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid, 
409. TABLE QUEEN. (60 days.) 
This unique winter squash has already 
won favor second only to Hubbard and 
in some particulars is preferred to that 
excellent variety. Nearly equal to Hub- 
bard in flavor and keeping qualities and 
just the right size to cut in half (when 
it will bake in 20 minutes) and serve 
individually in the half shell. The shell 
is hard, smooth and ridged; of a uni- 
form dark green color, averaging 6 to 
8 inches in length. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 


CULTURE: Plant in a warm, light, rich soil 
after the weather has become: settled and warm 
in the spring, Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart 
each way, the large running varieties 6 to 8 
feet. Hight to ten seeds should be planted in a 
hill, thinning out after they have attained their 
rough leaves to 3 or 4 plants to a hill, Two 
ounces will plant a 50-foot row and three 
pounds an acre. Use Slug Shot or Gar- 
den Guard for the striped beetles and 
grey squash bugs. For large quantities 
ask for our Market Gardeners’ Price List 
SQUASH VINE BORER CONTROL 
The critical period of the Squash Vine Borer 
attack is July. Keep plants protected during 
this period by dusting thoroughly with Rotenone 
Dust. Dust the last week of June and weekly 
during the month of July. Should the borer get 
into the vine, slit the stem lengthwise with a knife 
and remove the borer just as soon as their pres- 
ence is noticed. If Rotenone Dust is not avail- 
able, use Black Leaf °40 at the rate of 2 quarts 
to 100 gal. of water and apply with pressure 
sprayer. 
412. SPAGHETTI, (105 days.) Here is 
a distinct novelty for your garden. Spaghetti 
Squash gets its name from the unique way in 
which the meat falls from the shell when baked. 
The contents resemble spaghetti. It is impor- 
tant that the squash be fully ripe and that it is 
baked well. The shell of the squash igs very 
thin, only about one-eighth of an inch thick, The 
quality is not equal to Buttercup or the Hubbard 
type. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 4% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
*410. DELICIOUS. (102 days.) This 
variety rivals all others in dryness, sweetness 
and richness of flavor. The shell is green, 
flesh, deep orange. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 
10c; 02., 35c; 4% Ib., $1.15; Ib., $3.40, postpaid. 
414, BANANA, (120 days.) A long type 
of winter squash measuring about 20 by 5% 
inches and weighing about ten pounds. Oylin- 
drical and pointed at blossom end with thin 
slate-gray rind. It is of good color and very 
popular because of its keeping qualities. Brown 
seeds, . PKt., 10c; 0z., 25c3- 4% Ib., 80c; 1b., 
$2.40, postpaid, 
406. BUTTERCUP. (90 days.) Entire- 
ly distinct in type. Just the right size for an 
average family. Unequalled for quality. See 
page 3 for complete description. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 35c3 Y% Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
420. MAMMOTH CHILI. (110 days.) 
The largest squash of all, sometimes attaining 
a weight well over 100 pounds. It yields enor- 
mously, from 8 to 15 tons per acre; widely used 
for stock feeding. Bright orange color. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 35c¢; Y4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 




























YELLOW JERSEY. Plant on 
j light sandy soil if you have that kind 
but sweet potatoes will succeed in the 
| north on most any soil, if grown from 
i the plants, Cultural leaflet free with 
every order, 
Prices: 50 plants, 65c; 100 plants 
for $1.00; 1,000 plants, $8.00, post- 
paid, (Ready about May 15th to 25th.) 
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arly Prolific Straight Neck, 
SUMMER SQUASH 
(Use when young.) 
415. EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHT 
NECK. (56 days.) Strictly bush in habit of 
growth with compact, ample foliage permitting 
close planting. The fruits are straight, smooth, 
and of a delicate appetizing color. Can be used 
when only 4 to 5 inches long and remains ex- 
cellent for table until 12 to 14 inches long. It 
is Just as early as Summer Crookneck, but much 
more prolific. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 70c; 
Ib., ne eEAWN pre 
405. AMMOTH WHITE BUSH 
SCALLOP. (53 days.) Patty Pan. An early 
maturing summer variety which will bear 
throughout the season if kept gathered. Squashes 
white and good sized; flesh thick, of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 70c* Ib., $2.00, post- 
paid. 

Giant Summer Crookneck. 
407. GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK, 
(56 days.) The fruit is of an attractive golden 
yellow color, covered with fine warts. Grows 
15 to 20 inches long. Very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 25c; Y% Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.50, postpaid, 
*408. GRAY ZUCCHINI. (60 days.) A 
favorite Squash among the market gardeners. 
It belongs to the Vegetable Marrow family, The 
color is mottled light and dark green, Fruits 
measure about 12x4% inches and weigh about 
3% pounds. The squash is used when young, 
often when real small and tender. The edible 
qualities are excellent. Pkt., 10c; 02. 25¢; %4 
Tb., 80c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
1-27-43 
“Last. Sunday during a visit at a neighbor she 
recommended your Company as having the best 
growing seeds resulting in many prizes at the 
County Fair, Will you please send me your 1943 
catalog in the near future? 
Harry A, Rabe, Wisconsin, 

Gray Zucchini 
