
~ Fall and Winter SQUASH 

These produce large hard-shelled fruits which are grown to full size and may be stored for use 
during the winter. Valuable for baking, Boiling: making pies, etc. Many of the eriaiiie here listed 
make excellent “‘pumpkin” pie and some are canned extensively for that purpose. Unlike summer 
squashes, fruits of the fall and winter varieties must remain on the vine until fully matured; gather 
them before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. Handle carefully and avoid bruising. 
Easily stored in any dry place. They keep best if temperature of 70 to 75° F. i intai 
week or two after which it should be held at 45 to 50°F. : oper ha 
1024 Butte rn ut © — Distinct bottle shape;very popular 
85 days. An exceptionally meaty variety of excellent quality. The fruits are 10 to 
12 in. long and 4 to 5 in. at greatest diameter; bottle shaped, smooth, dark buff 
colored skin and a hard shell. The flesh is orange, dry, sweet, fine textured and of 
excellent flavor. Makes delicious pies andiis fine either baked or boiled. Satisfactory 
for freezing. Heavy yielder; very early. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.15 
1022 Blue Hubbard— Wonderful eating quality 
120 days. Attractive blue-gray, slightly ridged fruits which grow larger than the True Hubbard. 
The shell is rough and very hard, so keeping qualities are good. The flesh is bright yellow-orange, 
fine-grained, dry and exceptionally sweet. Desirable for freezing. Squashes grow 15 to 18 in. long 
and 9 to 12 in. across; average weight, 15 Ibs. Fruits bulge at the middle, tapering sharply at each 
end. The clear blue-gray color of the shell contrasts effectively with the bright orange flesh when 
the fruit is cut. Vines are very productive. Easily stored. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.20 
1052 Delicious — Dark green skin striped light green 
110 days. Medium-size, top-shaped, dark green squashes with light green mark- 
ings. Fruits grow 11 in. long, 8 in. thick and will weigh from 5 to 10 lbs. each. 
The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, and of outstanding flavor. 
Very prolific anda splendid winter keeper. Suitable for pies, baking, canning 
and well known for its supreme quality. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.10 
1017 Golden Delicious© Laseend ish orange skin 
105 days. Top-shaped, medium-size fruits 11 in. long, 8 in, across, weighing about 
7 Ibs. each. Skin is reddish orange; the flesh is orange, sweet, thick and fine- 
grained. Highly desirable for canning and freezing on account of its moderately 
dry flesh of best quality. Most excellent for home garden or market. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00 
- 1042 Red or Golden Hubbard — coed zeeper 
110 days. Earlier, smaller and more prolific than the green warted Hubbards. 
Deep orange-red, moderately warted skin with cream-colored stripes and bright 
orange-yellow flesh, fine-grained, sweet and of luscious flavor. 11 in. long, 8 in. 
thick. Valuable for home, market, freezing and canning. Weight, 8 to 10 Ibs. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.15 
~ 1038 True Hubbard © — Used for home and market 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green warted skin, the toughness 
of which makes it a favorite for shipping and winter use; if properly stored, will 
keep until spring. 12 in. long and 10 in. thick; weigh about 12 lbs. Attractive deep 
orange-yellow flesh which is fine-grained, sweet and dry. The standard winter 
squash for all purposes, whether for freezing, home, market or shipping. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; %% Ib. $1.10 
| 1040 Warted Hubbar d—sweet, dry flesh 
120 days. Heavily warted skin of a rich dark green; flesh is golden yellow, cooks 
mealy and is excellent for pies. Suitable for freezing. Fruits are thick shelled 
which means a good winter keeper. 13 in. long, 9 in. across and weigh 14 to 16 lbs. 
f Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.10 
1015 Buttercup © — Distinctly shaped; good flavor 
105 days. Fruits grow 4% in. thick and 6% in. across; weigh 4 to 5 lbs., the 
blossom end marked with a prominent “‘button.’’ Skin is green, with stripes 
and spots of gray. The thick orange flesh cooks dry and sweet. Good keeper. 
: Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.20 
1036 Boston Marrow — 4x early squash that 
is used more for pumpkin pres than true pumpkins 
100 days. (Basket Pumpkin) Like a smooth Hubbard Squash with 
straight stem end. The fruits measure 9 by 14 in. and weigh 6 to 9 Ibs. each. 
Light orange skin; deep orange flesh, which is moist, fine-grained, and most 
luscious. A favorite home and market squash. Desirable for freezing. 
Pkt..10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 75¢ 
How to Grow SQUASH © 
Summer Squash. Sow seed after all danger of frost has passed, 
putting 8 to 10 seeds in groups, allowing 2 to 3 in. between the seeds 
and spacing the groups of ‘bush yarieties 4 ft. apart each way and 
those of the running kinds either 8 by 8 ft. or 10 by 12 ft. apart. Thin 
bush varieties so that 4 of the strongest plants remain in a.group; 
running varieties allow.3 plants to a group. A pkt. will plant 10 
groups; an oz. 50 groups. 
‘Winter Squash. Sow seed in the same way as given above for the 
running varieties of summer squash. A pkt. will plant 8 groups; 1 02. 
~ 30 groups. All varieties of squash grow best in a fertile, deep soil. 


Butternut 
Golden Delicious 

Buttercup 
Winter Squashes are easily stored .. 101. 
