MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. (Patty Pan Type.) (50 
days.) A large strain of the Early White Bush, the fruits be- 
ing about one-third larger, measuring 6 to 8 inches in di- 
ameter. It is slightly later in maturing and not quite as prolific 
as Early White Bush. White color is retained at later stages. 
The fruits are thick, tender, and of very good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15ce; 14 lb. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
WOOD’S EARLY PROLIFIC (Patty Pan Type). (42 
days.) This is the earliest, meatiest, and most prolific of the 
patty pan type. It will average seven days earlier than Early 
White Bush, mature all of its fruits quickly and will be almost 
half through producing by the time Early White Bush begins 
making much of a crop when planted at the same time. The 
plants are extremely prolific, producing round, smooth, deep, 
thick fruits, very slightly scalloped, and of a creamy white color. 
The fruits are much deeper and thicker than the White Bush, 
being bulged at both stem and blossom ends. A very desirable 
sort to grow where very early squashes of the bush scalloped 
type are wanted for home use or to ship. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
RUNNING VARIETIES 
Plant one pound per acre of running varieties. 
In the garden plant one packet to 50 feet for a family 
of 3 or 4 people. 
Cu.ture. General cultural requirements similar to bush squash 
(see page 30), but running varieties require much more room, 
planting in rows 8 to 10 feet apart and hills at least 5 feet 
apart. Plant 5 or 6 seeds in each hill, and thin to two plants 
when 3 inches high. Running varieties are generally grown 
as a spring crop in Florida. 
The running varieties of squash are distinct from the bush 
varieties—the vines run 10 to 12 feet, and the squashes weigh 
from 2 to 12 pounds. The fruits are left on the vines until fully 
grown with a hard rind, and are then harvested by cutting the 
stem. Running squash may be stored in a cool, dry place until 
desired for use, but must be handled carefully to avoid bruis- 
ing. They are claimed to be much richer in flavor and more 
nutritious than bush squashes. Unlike bush squashes, which are 
prepared only by boiling or frying, fruits of the running varie- 
ties may be stored, and used either boiled, baked or for making 
delicious squash pies. 
BLUE HUBBARD. (115 days.) This strain is superior in 
edible quality to other Hubbards. The blue-gray colored fruits 
are large, round, pointed at both ends and slightly rough and 
ridged. Flesh is thick, yellow-orange, of fine flavor. Ideal for 
baking and for pies. The best keeper of all Hubbards. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75 
GREEN HUBBARD. _ (110 days.) Plant very vigorous and 
productive. The fruits are large and oval, and the dark bronze- 
green, warted rind is very thick, so that the fruits will keep 
over long periods in storage. Its thick orange-yellow flesh is 
dry and sweet, making it excellent for pies and baking. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75 
TABLE QUEEN (ACORN). (60 days.) Although be- 
longing to the running sorts, this squash is almost as early as 
the bush types and has become very popular in Florida. It 
seems to be exceptionally well adapted to Florida growing con- 
ditions, and makes an enormous yield over a long season. Its 
very dark green, oval fruit is small, weighing about two pounds, 
and is about five to six inches long, and four and one-half 
inches in diameter, with sides deeply ribbed, and with a point 
at the blossom end. Its light yellow color is very fine grained 
and sweet when baked like Hubbard squash. It is a very good 
keeper and desirable for home and market use, also for ship- 
ping. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75 
The Standard of Quality in Florida for Over 35 Years 

SPINACH 
Virginia Savoy and Giant Nobel—Plant 12 to 15 pounds 
per acre in rows, or 20 to 25 pounds per acre broadcast. 
In the garden make two plantings at different times. 
Plant one packet to 50 feet of row at each planting for 
a family of 3 or 4 people. 
New Zealand—Plant 3 to 4 pounds of seed per acre. 
In the garden plant one packet to 25 feet of row for a 
family of 3 or 4 people. 
Prices quoted are postpaid. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
CULTURE FOR VIRGINIA SAvoy AND GIANT NOBEL SPINACH. 
Successful for fall and winter planting. Does not grow well 
in hot weather. Requires a moist, rich soil, the richer the bet- 
ter. Plant seed in rows 16 to 20 inches apart, and thin to 
4 or 5 inches apart in the row. May be planted broadcast, 
thinning plants to stand about 8 by 8 inches apart. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY (Blight Resistant). (40 days.) Better 
for market than the smooth leaved varieties, because it does not 
pack as closely and thus is not as subject to heating as are the 
smooth leaved varieties, nor does it wilt or turn yellow as quick- 
ly before reaching the consumer. Developed for resistance to 
blight or mosaic disease. The plant is upright and compact 
in growth, with very thick, curly or savoyed dark green leaves. 
Best variety to grow for market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 25c; 1 Ib. 80c 
GIANT NOBEL (Giant Thick Leaved). (45 days.) Smooth 
leaved spinach is more popular for canning or dehydration than 
savoy leaved because of the greater ease with which it can be 
cleaned and made ready for processing. This variety produces 
a more vigorous, strong growing, spreading growth than Vir- 
ginia Savoy, with very large, broad, arrow shaped with rounded 
tip leaves, of bright green color, slightly crumpled, very firm and 
thick in texture. Leaves are tender, succulent and of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15ce; %4 lb. 25c; 1 Ib. 80c 
CULTURE FOR NEw ZEALAND. As seeds are very hard and ger- 
minate with difficulty, soak them in warm water for 24 hours 
to hasten germination. Plant in rows three feet apart, and 
drop three or four seeds per hill about 20 inches apart. Thin 
to one plant per hill. 
NEW ZEALAND. (60 days.) Entirely distinct from the 
true Spinach. The plant is tall and very spreading, with num- 
erous side shoots. It grows to a height of 1 foot and spreads 
to a radius of 2 feet. Leaves are very thick, light green, rather 
small, broad and pointed. It grows well in hot weather, and is 
sometimes called “Summer” or “Hot-weather Spinach.” The 
leafy tips of the branches are removed and new growth follows, 
making possible many cuttings. It does best on moist, rich Jand. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 



A typical fruit of Table Queen (Acorn) Squash 

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