HALLAWELL’S CALIFORNIA GROWN SEEDS FOR FINEST CROPS 49 
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 
avriety is the common ‘’Pattypan’’ squash. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y lb. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
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. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.75. 
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW (Long Whiie)—Skin greenish yellow; flesh white, soft 
and rich flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $2.50. 
“= FOOTLONG (Bush)—Cylindrical 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; Y lb. $1.50; lb. $3.50. 
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 
from planting. Pkt. 15e; Y% oz. 30c; oz. 50c; Ib. $2.50. 
IMPROVED GRAY ZUCCHINI—A delicate green color at the edible stage. Very early and 
most prolific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $3.50. 
ITALIAN MARROW, ZUCCHINI (Dark Green Sirain)—The popular Italian squash. A 
delicious family garden squash which is also a leading market variety. 
Pkt Oe oz, 2567 Yalba75¢e; Ib. ble7o. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—A well-known summer variety. The fruit is crooknecked, 
rich golden yellow and thickly warted; very tender when young. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75c; 1b. $1.75. 
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. 
‘ Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
GREEN AND GOLD—A new flat dark-green squash with a lighter green button on the 
blossom end. The larger portion is flecked and mottled a brilliant scarlet and it is very 
attractive. Due to extremely dry flesh it is an excellent storage squash. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; 4 lb. $2.75. 

Squash, English, Vegetable Marrow 
HUBBARD—The best known winter sort; of superior quality; large size. Fruit heavily 
warted, dark green in color with orange flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; V4 lb. $1.00; lb. $2.50. 
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; Y lb. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
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 S0 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 
oysters. Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; 4 lb. $2.00. 
SPINACH 
Select very rich, well-drained soil, sow in drills 
1 foot apart and Y2 inch deep. For spring and sum- 
mer 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. 

Squash, Black Zucchini 
BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing)—The thick, dark 
green leaves are curled and crinkled. Remains a 
long time in condition for use without bolting to 
seed in dry weather. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.25. 

Squash, Table Queen 
HOLLANDIA—A popular California spinach, grown 

Spinach 
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; Y lb. 50c; lb. $1.25. 
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; 1/4 lb. $1.00; Ib. $4.50. 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety 
adapted for fall planting, but is also very satis- 
factory for spring planting in the home garden. 
The thick, dark green leaves are large and 
rounded, Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 50c; lb. $1.25. 
