ACORN (DES MOINES) (TABLE QUEEN)—Maturity 90 Days. A trailing variety producing 
acorn-shaped fruit with a thin, distinctly ribbed, dark green shell. Fruit about 6” in length, 412” 
in thickness. Flesh light yellow. Bakes well. 
BUTTERCUP—Maturity 100 Days. New variety of excellent quality. Fruit measures 614” in 
length, 4144” in thickness. Shell colored green with gray markings. Flesh dry, thick, and of fine 
keeping quality. 
DELICIOUS—Maturity 105 Days. Fruits broad, top-shaped, measure about 8” in length, 
742" in width. Skin very dark green, fairly smooth, thin and hard. Flesh extremely thick, bright 
yellow, fine grained, dry, fiberless, ‘‘Delicious’’ flavor, fine quality. 
BLUE HUBBARD—Maturity 100 Days. This excellent squash of the Hubbard type is light 
blue in color, with hard shell and thick, fine grained flesh, which is very tender and by far the 
best flavored of the winter squashes. This variety is very popular in the East. 
WARTY HUBBARD—Maturity 100 Days. Larger than regular Hubbard, of equal quality. 
More heavily warted. Fruit measures 15’’ in length, 10” in thickness. Shell is dark green, almost 
black. Flesh is very mealy and exceptionally fine for pies. 
TURNIPS 
TURNIPS 
COW HORN (LONG WHITE)—Maturity 68 Days. Roots pure white except for shade of green 
at the top. Grow to 12” in length, carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the ground. In- 
clined to be slightly crooked. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE MILAN—Maturity 40 Days. Tops small and upright. Pure white 
roots grow to 3” in length, are very flat. Flesh sweet and crisp. Used for forcing or early spring 
planting. Very early. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN—Maturity 40 Days. Tops small and upright. Roots pure 
white, 3 inches, very flat. Flesh sweet and crisp. Used for forcing or early spring planting. Very 
early. 
POMERANEAN (LARGE WHITE GLOBE)—Maturity 75 Days. One of the most productive 
kinds. Grows to about 4” in length, and often weighs as much as 10 pounds. Perfect globe shape. 
Skin white and smooth. Leaves large and dark green. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF—Maturity 45 Days. Tops medium large, upright, strap leaved. 
Roots grow to about 4” in length, are flat, white, with purple top. Flesh white, fine grained and 
sweet. Early variety. Exceptionally fine for the home garden. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—Maturity 60 Days. Early, perfectly globe shaped. Good 
size and attractive appearance. Large roots grow to 3” in length, are white with purple top. Flesh 
is white, fine grained, tender and flavorful. Best for table when about 3 inches around, but can be 
grown much larger for stock feeding. Best variety for market gardeners. 
SEVEN TOP FOR TURNIP GREEN—Maturity 38 Days. Extremely hardy foliage turnip for 
table and forage use. Root woody and inedible. Crown sends up numerous leafy shoots which are ~ 
excellent for greens and for stock grazing. 
YELLOW ABERDEEN, PURPLE TOP—Maturity 75 Days. Plant very hardy, productive 
and a good keeper. Pale yellow with purple top. Firm, keeps very well. 
YELLOW GLOBE—Maturity 75 Days. Tops large, upright. Roots grow to 5” in length, are 
globe-shaped, pale yellow. Flesh firm, pale yellow. 
SHOGOIN (JAPANESE FOLIAGE)—Maturity 35 Days. Especially popular in the south. 
Very fast maturing. Plant is bright green, contains strap leaves. Roots globular, smooth, white 
excellent quality. Louse proof. 
WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP LEAF—Maturity 42 Days. Tops small, light green, strap 
leaved. Roots grow to about 4’ in length, are white, flat, fine grained, sweet. Good for early 
planting. 
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