NEMDER Coe SOURS 

Culture. Plantings should not be made until all danger 
of frost is over, and the ground warm. Plant ‘in hills 4 to 
6 feet apart each way, dropping 6 to 8 seeds to the hill and 
covering firmly with % inch of fine soil. When plants have 
attained their fourth leaves, thin out, leaving the three strong- 
est plants in each hill, Keep surface soil loose, but do not 
disturb the plants while bearing. Oné ounce of seed will 
plant 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds will sow an acre. 
516 Early Prolific Straightneck. 
smaller, more productive, smoother, 
more uniform and _ Detter 
50 days. Earlier, 
of brighter yellow color, 
in’ every way than the Giant 
Summer Straightneck, Unexcelled for market and home gar- 
dens. Pkt. 10c; oz 15c; %4 Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. 
$6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
515 Early White Bush.<. dave. 
Very early, strain of the well-known 
White Scalloped or Patty Pan 
Squash. Produces fruits that are 
rather small, round, quite flat, and 
with ridged or scalloped edges. The 
fruits measure 7 to 8 inches across; 
the comparatively smooth surface is 
creamy white in color, The firm 
flesh is of delightful flavor, Pkt. 
{Oc; oz i5c; ™% Ib.. 45e¢:;: Ib. 
$1.35; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs.-$11.00; 25 Ibs. $26.50. 
526 Giant Summer Straight- 
neck, 55 days. The handsome 
fruits are thick-necked, heavily 
warted, straight, bright orange-yel- ~ 
low. The flesh is thick, light yellow 
and of a mellow, buttery flavor. 
Develops up to 20 inches if allowed 
full maturity, but it is more de- 
sirable when smaller. Highly recom- 
mended to the home gardener, Pkt. 
Oc; oz. 15c¢; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. 
$1.50; 5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $12.00; ‘25 Ibs. $28.75, 
517 Italian Marrow Coco- 
zelle. 65 days. The famous old 
Italian. Marrow. Mature fruits’ be- 
come 18 to 24 inches long, but if 
gathered when from 8 to 10 inches 
they ‘make a very handsome fruit. 
It is cylindrical, straight, smooth, 
dark green with lighter green stripes 
which change to a deep yellow at 
maturity. Flesh is very firm, green- 
ish white. The young fruits ‘when 
stewed are of a delicious flavor, 
suggesting asparagus. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 1S5c; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 
Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$12.00. 

Black Zucchini 
525 Early Summer Crookneck. 50 days. ‘The fruit 
is a rich golden yellow, while the flesh is a pale cream eolor, 
firm and tender. Full-grown fruit measures 10 to 12 inehes, with 
uniform crookneck. Moderately warted. Hating quality is un- 
surpassed, and is also an excellent shipper, Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 15c; 
74 lb. 50c¢; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$12.00; 25 Ibs. $28.75. 
518 Giant Summer Crookneck. 55 gays. 
the above, but fruits are larger. 
Fairly uniform in shape and 
warted; flesh thick and yellow. 
10c; oz. 15¢; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 ibs. 
color, Pkt. 
$6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $12.00; 25 Ibs. $28.75. 
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RUNNING SQUASH 
Plant in June or July in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way. 
One ounce will plant 60 hills. 
520 Boston Marrow. 97 days. Bright orange color; flesh 
yellow; oval in.form. A splendid keeper and excellent for pies. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 50c; lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $13.00. 
521 Improved Hubbard. 105 days. The fruit is’ laree 
and oval, with thick, dark green, warted rind, making it a won- 
derful keeper. The orange flesh is very fine and sweet. Pkt. 
!Oc; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 55c; lb. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $8.50. Noi 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $16.00. 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
Similar to 
Skin golden yellow and 

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527 Table Queen. (acorn. 
65 days. A small acorn- 
shaped, dark green, early maturing. winter variety that 
can successfully be planted in the South for summer use. 
The half-bush vines are extremely disease-resistant and 
prolific and produce an abundance of uniformly ribbed, 
‘smooth, thin-shelled fruits (514. inches), just the. right 
size for baking and serving in halves. The tender flesh 
is of rich orange color, bakts dry, mealy and of delicious 
flavor. Really as sweet as a sweet potato. A splendid 
keeper, and should become one of the most popular for 
home and market garden use. Pkt. {Oc; 0z. 15¢; %4 Ib. 
goes Ib. $1.60; 5 Ibs. $7.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
513.00, 
§28 Black Zucchini. 60 days, An improved, rich, dark 
green strain developed from Italian Marrow. Popular in 
South for market and shipping. Fruits are smooth, cylin- 
drieal with no striping or mottling, averaging 5 to 6 lbs. The 
flesh is greenish white at eating stage and of good flavor. 
Use when young sliced and cooked with skin on: Our stock 
is uniformly true to type. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 15c¢; 14 lb. 50¢c3 
Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $12.00, 
524 Zucchini. 60 days. A light colored Italian variety. 
It is piquant in flavor, tender, delightfully palatable, and 
truly deserves a place in your garden. It’s easy to grow 
and is a heavy yielder, Nearly cylindrical, straight; color 
medium green, mottled with cream-grey and lighter green 
stripes; flesh is yery firm. Edible when 5 to 6 inches long. 
Mature fruits are 10 to 14 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter, and weigh 4 to 5 pounds. Cooked and served like 
asparagus it is delicious,. Pkt. {Oc; 0z 15c; %4 Ib. 50c; 
Ib. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $12.00, 

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Karly Summer Crookneck Squash 
Vegetable Seeds 
