- Winter SQUASH 
These produce large hard-shelled fruits which are grown to full size and 
may be stored for use during the winter. Valuable for baking, boiling, 
making pies, etc. Many of the varieties here listed make excellent ‘‘pump- 
kin” pie and some are canned extensively for that purpose. Unlike summer 
squashes, fruits of the winter varieties must remain on the vine until fully 
matured; gather them before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to 
_ the fruit. Handle carefully and avoid bruising. They keep best if temper- 
ature of 70 to 75° F. is maintained for a week or two after which it should 
be held at 45 to 50° F. The squashes must be kept dry at all times. 
1038 True Hubbard O—Wizdely used 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green warted 
skin, the toughness of which makes it a favorite for shipping 
and winter use; if properly stored, will keep until spring. 
12 in. long and 10 in. thick; weigh about 12 lbs. Attractive 
deep orange-yellow flesh which is fine grained, sweet and 
dry. The standard winter squash for all purposes, whether 
for freezing, home, market or shipping. We offer our own 
improved strain; it represents the perfection of winter 
squashes for pies, baking, boiling, etc. Unexcelled quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib: $1.00 
1042 Red or Golden Hubbard 
110 days. Earlier than the green warted Hubbards. Deep orange-red skin 
with cream-colored stripes and bright orange-yellow flesh, fine grained, 
sweet and of luscious flavor. Good winter keeper. Valuable for freezing and 
canning. Weight, 9 lbs. Attractive. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 
1040 Warted Hubbard—swec; 
120 days. Heavily warted skin of a rich dark ‘green; flesh is 
golden yellow, cooks mealy and is excellent for pies. Suitable 
for freezing. Fruits are thick shelled which means a good win- 
ter keeper. Weight, 16 lbs. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00 
1024 Buttern OT {Choice 
85 days. An exceptionally meaty variety of excel- 
lent quality. The fruits are 10 to 12 in. long and 
4 to 5 in. at greatest diameter; bottle shaped, 
~ smooth, dark buff colored skin and a hard shell. 
The flesh is orange, dry, sweet, fine textured and 
of excellent flavor. Makes delicious pies and is 
fine either baked or boiled. Satisfactory for 
freezing. Vigorous vine growth; heavy yielder. 
kt. 15¢; oz. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.75 
1035 Banana Squash 
125 days. Smooth, gray-green skin and light 
orange, fine-grained flesh, firm and solid, and 
free from all stringiness or fiber. Grows 16 to 20 
in. long and 5 to 6 in. thick. Considered by many 
to be the sweetest of all squashes. Its trim, 
banana-like shape makes for economical prepara- 
tion. Best suited to fall and early winter use; the 
shell is rather thin which indicates it should not 
be stored for late winter. Average weight, 10 lbs. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1/4 lb. $1.00 
Butternut 
1017 Golden Delicious ©—colden orange 
105 days. 
100 days. 
Boston Marrow 





True Hubbard 













Blue 
Hubbard 
1022 Blue Hubbard © 
120 days. Attractive blue-gray fruits, larger 
than the True Hubbard. The shell is rough and 
very hard, so keeping qualities are good. The 
flesh is bright yellow-orange, fine grained, dry 
and exceptionally sweet. Desirable for freezing. 
Squashes grow 15 to 18 in. long and 9 to 12 in. 
across; average weight, 15 lbs. each. Fruits bulge 
at the middle, tapering sharply at each end. 
Vines are very productive. The clear blue-gray 
color of the shell contrasts effectively with the 
bright orange flesh when the fruit is cut. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00 
1052 Delicious— Daz green 
110 days. Has become known for its supreme 
quality. Produces medium-sized, top-shaped, 
dark green fruits with light green markings. 
Individual fruits will weigh from 5 to 10 lbs. 
each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine 
grained, and of outstanding flavor. Splendid 
winter keeper. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00 
Top-shaped, medium sized fruits weighing about 7 Ibs. 
each with orange skin and thick, fine grained, sweet orange flesh. Highly 
desirable for canning and freezing on account of its moderately dry flesh 
of best quality. A most excellent variety for the home garden or market; 
displays to advantage with Green Delicious or darker colored Hubbards. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢ 
1036 Boston Marrow — 4x early squash that is 
~~ used more for pumpkin. pies than true pumpkins 
(Basket Pumpkin) Like a smooth Hubbard Squash with 
straight stem end. The fruits measure 9 by 14 in. and weigh 6 to 9 lbs. 
each. Light orange skin; deep orange flesh, which is moist, fine grained, 
and most luscious. A favorite home and market squash of superb quality. 
More generally grown for pumpkin pie than any of the true pumpkins, 
and is canned extensively for that purpose. Desirable for freezing. Pre- 
ferred by many to the drier fleshed squashes for immediate use. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 4 Ib. 75¢ 

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