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Cultural Suggestions. All squash grows best in a deep, fertile soil. Bush varieties 
are grown in rows or hills 4 by 4 ft. apart; running varieties, 8 by 8 ft. apart. 
Sow seed in spring when soil has become warm. Thin bush varieties to 4 plants 
in a hill, running varieties to 2 to 4 plants to a hill. A packet will plant 8 hills; 
bush varieties, one oz. 40 hills; running varieties, one oz. 50 hills; 3 to 4 
lbs. per acre. 
Giant Winter squashes require the same general cultural directions as the sume 
Summer Crookneck mer varieties but need a longer growing season to mature. 

7 1 60 days. The convenient straight shape 
Giant Straightneck of this squash makes it superior to its 
parent Crookneck. Plants bushy and prolific. Fruits golden yellow, heav- 
ily warted, 18 inches long; flesh thick and yellow of delicious flavor and 
fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¥/, lb. 75c; lb. $1.75, prepaid. 
1 An Outstanding New Summer Squash. This 
Yankee Hybrid 1941 All America Bronze Winner is a true 
single-cross hybrid between Connecticut Straightneck and Early Prolifi¢e 
Straightneck.: In addition to oblong creamy yellow fruits of larger size 
the plants are more abundant yielders of early fruits. Pkt. 20c; oz. 75c; 
VY, lb. $2.80; Ib. $10.00. 
1 (Patty Pan). 54 days. Flat, scalloped fruit 
Early White Bush of greenish white color when young, and 
white when mature. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
i 60 days. A handsome, oblong, dark green va- 
Cocozelle Bush riety speckled with lighter green. Of bushy 
i 50 days. Bhe best of the growth with fruits 10 to 12 inches long. Of distinct buttery flavor. 
Iden Summer Crookneck Crookneck Squashes with long Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
ight orange-yellow fruits densely covered with warts. Has sweet fine- oe 62 days. Similar to Cocozelle but with dark greenish black 
grained flesh of a rich buttery flavor. Of true bush habit. Pkt. 10c; Zucchini skin and well-flavored greenish white flesh. Cylindrical 
aoZ 25c; ca Ib. 75c; Yo Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.75. fruits 12 in. long and 3% in. thick. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
WINTER SQUASH 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green 
True Hubbard 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 pur- 
poses, whether for freezing, home, market or shipping. We offer our own improved 
strain; it represents the perfection of winter squashes for pies, baking, boiling, 
ete. Unexcelled quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; Y Ib. $1.00; Y% Ib. $1.50; ib. $2.75. 
Chicago Warted Hubbard It combines the fine points of the 
original strain with increased size, 
rougher shell, improved quality, thick flesh, fine color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
VY, lb. $1.00; 1% lb. $1.50; Ib. $2.75. 
The Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, re- 
Blue Hubbard sembling the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size and 
shape, but the color is a clear blue gray. The bright yellow thick flesh is 
fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored. Desirable home or 
market sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.00; 4% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75. 
NY The shell is warty, hard and strong and very 
A Y Golden Hubbard beautiful orange red color. Shape like the old 
Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange and uniformly so to the rind. It cooks 
very dry, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4% Ib. $1.00; ¥% lb. 
$1.50; lb. $2.75. 
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a Butternut . 
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SS Squash, Choice. 85 days. 
: An exceptionally 
ie : meaty variety of 
i : ‘ 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 fiesh is orange, dry, sweet, fine textured and 
of excellent flavor. Makes delicious pies and is fine either baked or boiled. Satisfactory 
for freezing. Vigorous vine growth; heavy yielder. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; Y4 lb. $1.25; 
YY, |b. $2.25; lb. $3.75. 



















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_ Smooth gray-green skin and delicate light orange, fine-grained flesh, firm 
Banana and solid, and free from all stringiness or fiber. Grows usually 20 in. long 
and 6 in. thick. Considered by many to be the sweetest of all squashes, as it cooks very 
‘smooth and is delicious and sweet to the taste. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $1.50; 
lb. $2.75. 
Buttercup is a new winter squash developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager, horti- 
Buttercup culturist at North Dakota Agricultural College. It is entirely distinct in 
ype, a turban shape, with thin skin and thick orange flesh at the stem end. The seed 
cavity is at the bottom covered with a very thin layer of flesh. Weighs from 3 to 4 pounds, 
ust right size for the average family. Has less waste than any other squash. Quality 
ie very best, better even than Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ¥% Ib. $1.00; Yo Ib. $1.50; 
Eat De 
yy 5 * A most unusual vining squash with creamy white fruits 
Vegetable Spaghetti - about 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. When 
- mature boil whole for about 30 minutes, not longer. Cut open, remove the center seed 
-eore and season the flesh that appears as tightly wound spaghetti-like threads or strings, 
“with salt and butter. Of a most delicious, mild, and pleasing flavor. Easily stored for 
winter use. Pkt: 10c; oz. 35c; 1, Ib. $1.00; ¥% Ib. $1-50; lb. $2.75. 
1C1O) Has become known for its supreme quality. Produces medium sized, top- 
: Delicious shaped, dark green fruits with light green markings. Individual fruits 
will weich from 5 to 10 lbs. each. ‘The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, and 
of outstanding flavor. An excellent winter keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.00; ¥2 Ib. 
$1.50; Ib. $2.75. : 
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p t 58 days. Early maturing and fine for home or market garden use 
Table Queen and fo shipping: Fruit: 6 inches long, 4% inches in diameter ; 
eight 1.1% lbs., acorn shaped, ripped, smooth, thin shelled, dark green. Flesh: light yellow, 
akes well, with inviting flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; YY, Ib. 75c; Y% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
c r J ; ’ 60 days. Somewhat larger than the regular Table Queen, 
Gelden Table Queen and a beautiful deep golden color. The orange flesh is thick, 
“dry and of fine texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 Ib. 75c; Yo Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
A: 82 days. A family-sized Table 
Acorn Mammoth Table Queen Queen, with acorn-shaped fruits nae 
ong and 6 in. across. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c3 2 Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.75. Delicious 

