SQUASH 
BUTTERNUT—The most popular squash intro- 
duction in recent years in New England. It 
belongs to the Moschata or Cushaw group of 
squash. It will not cross with squash of the 
Hubbard type. It is an excellent baking and 
Presedtache Pkt, 25 cts.: oz. 50 *ctss; lb. $4.50, 
BUSH BUTTERCUP—An introduction of the 
Horticulture Dept., UNH. An improved But- 
tercup squash, earlier in maturity and higher 
vielding. It sets its first fruit close to the stem 
of the plant. It has shorter internodes, there- 
Poremarcmiaier plant. Pkt..2o: cts.2 oz. 5° cts.: 
14, lb. $6.00. 
WATERMELON 
MERRIMACK SWEETHEART — A_ BILLY 
HEPLER SEED CO. introduction. This melon 
originally came from Japan but has been re- 
selected for northern conditions. It is early 
and high in quality. It frequently ripens in 
southern N. H. by August 15. It is round and 
ee euaves.(-10 lbs, in size, «Pkt! 25) cts.;.0z. 75 
Cis: 
WHITE MOUNTAIN—An introduction of the 
Horticulture Dept., UNH. A very early water- 
melon Lu averages 4-5 lbs. in size:- Pkt. 25 
EE. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET—An improved 
WHITE MOUNTAIN; earlier, slightly small- 
er with black seeds. At the UNH Hort. farm 
a row 60 ft. long planted after June 10 yielded 
150 ripe melons. Seed is very scarce. Pkt. of 
50 seeds, 25 cts. 
MUSKMELON 
GRANITE STATE—<An introduction of the Hor- 
ticulture Dept., UNH. An early, high quality 
muskmelon bred especially for northern cli- 
Mite and. snort cool summers. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
oz. 51.00. 
ZUCCA MELON 
A novelty belonging to the Lagenaria species; 
with striking white flowers and giant fruits 
up to 380 inches long. The flesh of the 
“melon” is white and flavorless. It may 
be fried like eggplant; commercially it is used 
for making citron for baking and preserves. It 
absorbs readily any flavored sirup. Seed is 
scarce. Pkt. of 25 seeds, 25 cts. 
