
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 
eovering firmly with % inch of fine soil. When plants have 
attained their fourth leaves, thin out, leaving the three strong- 
est plants in each hill. eep surface soil loose, but do not 
disturb the plants while bearing. . One ounce of seed will 
plant 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds will sow an acre. 
516 Early Prolific Straightneck. 50 days. 
smaller, more productive, smoother, of brighter yellow color, 
more uniform and Detter in every way than the Giant 
Summer Straightneck. Unexcelled for market and home gar- 
dens. Pkt. 10c;-oz. 15c¢; % lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 lbs. 
$6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs, $12.00. 
B15 Early White Bush. 55 days. 
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 
fiesh is of deli##htful flavor. Pkt. 
Oc; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c; Ib. 
$1.35; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $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 fiesh 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 toithe home gardener. Pkt, 
10c; oz. 5c; %- Ib. 50c; Ib. 
$1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $12.00; 25.1bs. $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... 1Oc; 
oz. 15c; %4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 
5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$12.00. 

Black Zucchini 
525 Early Summer Crookneck. 50 aays, The fruit 
is a rich golden yellow, while the flesh is a pale cream color, 
firm and tender. Full-grown fruit measures 10 to 12 inches, with 
uniform crookneck. Moderately warted. Eating quality is un- 
surpassed, and is also an excellent shipper. Pkt. 1Oc; 9z. 15c; 
% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50;.5 Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$12.00; 25 Ibs. $28.75. 
518 Giant Summer Crookneck. 55 gays. similar to 
the above, but fruits are larger. Skin golden yellow and 
warted; fiesh thick and yellow. . Fairly uniform in shape and 
color, Pkt, [Oc; oz §5c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. 
$6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $12.00; 25 lbs. $28.75, 
RUNNING SQUASH 
Plant in June or July in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, 
One ounce will plant 560 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; % Ib. 50c; lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $13.00, 
52! Improved Hubbard. 105 days. The fruit is’ large 
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 lbs. $8.50. Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $16.00, ; 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 

Earlier, dE 
527 Table Queen. (Acorn.) 
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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 dise@Se-resistant and 
prolific and produce an abundance of uniformly ribbed, 
smooth, thin-shelled fruits (5% inches), just the right 
size for baking and serving in halves. The tender. flesh 
is of rich orange color, bakes 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. 10c; 0z. 15¢; %4 Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$13,00; 25 Ibs. $31.25. 
528 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- 
drical 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. 10c; oz. {5c; %4 lb. 50¢3 
lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $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 very 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. 10c; oz {5c¢; % lb. 50c3 
Ib. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $12.00. 

‘arly Summer Crookneck Squash 
Yegetable Seeds 
