





VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ¢ KEYSTONE SEEDS 
SQUASH—Continued 

ZUCCHINI, BLACK — A delicious ‘‘marrow’’ type squash. Generally used 
in the more immature stages. 
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ZUCCHINI, BLACK HMS SHALY 
Belongs to the same Italian Marrow group as does the Cocozelle but smaller. Used in 
the home and market garden and for shipping, and oftentimes preferred to the 
Cocozelle. 
FRUIT—I3 inches long and 4 inches in diameter; weighs around 4 pounds; smooth, 
cylindrical, entirely dark green in color, and a very attractive fruit. 
FLESH—Greenish white and of fine quality and flavor, 
FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES 
Cucurbita maxima 
BANANA, PINK HM SAPHO 
An excellently flavored squash that is familiar to everyone, but its use is limited because 
of its soft shell and poor keeping qualities. It is desirable as a home and market sort 
and used by careful shippers. 
FRUIT—20 inches long and 6 inches in diameter; weighs around 10 pounds; skin gray- 
ish green, turning to pink at maturity; rind, thin and brittle; cylindrical or 
banana in shape. 
FLESH—Light orange, thick, fine grained, of distinct, delicious, sweet flavor. 
BOSTON MARROW HMC SATIN 
Standard Northern canning or pie variety. One of the best winter type squashes. 
It is very productive and has excellent keeping qualities. Recommended as adapted 
for freezing preservation. 
FRUIT—12 inches long and 8 inches in diameter; weighs around 7 pounds; oval 
shaped like the Hubbard; shell, hard; rough orange-colored skin. 
FLESH—Golden, thick, firm, fine grained, and sweetly flavored. 
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Season. 
Days 
Planted 
to 
Maturity 
60 
115 
100 
