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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 lants 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, One ounce’ of seed will 
plant 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds will.sow an acre. 
516 Early Prolific Straightneck.. 50 days, Earlier, 
smaller, more productive, smoother, of brighter yellow color, 
more uniform and -better in every way than. the Giant 
Summer Straightneck. .Unexcelled for market and home gar- 
dens, Pkt. {Oc; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 50c¢; Ib. $1.50; & Ibs. | 
$6.50. .Not prepaid:.10 lbs. $12:00. ANE 
515 Early White Bush. 53: aays, 
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 eceileped 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. 15¢; % Ib. 45c;. Ib. 
$1.35; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not pre- 
paid: 10 lbs. $11.00; 25 lbs. $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’ yeHow 
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. 
1Oc; oz. 15c; % Ib. SOc; Ib. 
$1.50; 5 lbs. $650. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $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. 15c; % Ib. SOc; lbs $1.50; 
5 Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$12.00. 

Black Zucchini 
525, Early Summer Crookneck. 50 days. ‘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 ecrookneck. Moderately warted. Eating quality is un- 
surpassed, and is also an excellent shipper. Pkt. 10c; 02. 15¢; 
% Ib! 45c; Ib. $1.35; 5 lbs. $6.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$11.00; 25 Ibs. $26.50. 
518 ‘Giant Summer Crookneck. 55 days: Similar to 
the: above, but fruits are larger. Skin golden yellow and 
warted:: flesh thick and yellow. Fairly uniform in shape and 
color.. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. 
$6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $12.00: 25 Ibs. $28.75. 
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. 15¢; % lb. 60c; Ib. $1.60; 5 Ibs. $7.00. 
Not. prepaid: 10. lbs.:$13.00. 
521 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; % Ib. 55c; lb. $1.85;:5 lbs. $8.50. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $16.00. “ 
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527 Table Queen. (Acorn.) 65 days..,A small.acorn 
shaped, dark green, early maturing’ winter variety ‘that 
ean successfully be planted in the South for summer use: 
The half-bush vines are extremely disease-resistant and) «| 
prolific and produce an abundanee 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;‘oz. 15c¢; 14 Ibye; 
50c;: lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs 
$13.00:°25 Ibs, $31.25. ‘ 
$ 
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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. 50c; 
lb.. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $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 tong. 
Mature fruits are 10 to 14 inches Jong and 4 to 5 inches’ in 
diameter, and weigh 4 to 5 pounds. Cooked and served like 
asparagus it is. delicious. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c;: %4 Ib. 50c;3 
Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $12.00. 
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