SQUASH—BUSH VARIETIES (Continued) 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK. (42 days.) This 
development is ten days earlier and more productive than other 
strains of Straightneck Squash. The plants are less vigorous, 
and of brighter lemon-yellow color. Valuable for both home 
and market use. Because of its uniformity, earliness, high yield, 
and attractive appearance, this variety is growing in popularity 
by leaps and bounds especially on northern markets. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15ce; %4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH. (Patty Pan Type.) (48 days.) 
This is a popular type of squash for shipment to Northern mar- 
kets. The smooth fruits are of pale green color when very 
young, becoming white as they grow, are round and flat but 
deep, with ridged or scalloped edges, measuring up to five or 
six inches across by three inches thick when ready to market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. (Patty Pan Type.) (50 
days.) A large strain of the Early White Bush, the fruits be- 
ing about one-third larger, measuring 6 to 8 inches in di- 
ameter. It is slightly later in maturing and not quite so prolific 
as Early White Bush. White color is retained at later stages. 
The fruits are thick, tender, and of very good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
WOOD’S EARLY PROLIFIC (Patty Pan Type). (42 
days.) This is the earliest, meatiest, and most prolific of the 
patty pan type. It will average seven days earlier than Early 
White Bush, mature all of its fruits quickly and will be almost 
half through producing by the time Early White Bush begins 
making much of a crop when planted at the same time. The 
plants are extremely prolific, producing round, smooth, deep, 
thick fruits, very slightly scalloped, and of a creamy white color. 
The fruits are deeper and thicker than the White Bush, being 
bulged at both stem and blossom ends. A very good variety 
to grow where early squashes of the bush scalloped type are 
desired for home use or for shipment. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c: 1%4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 

A typical fruit of Mammoth White Bush Squash 
The Standard of Quality in Florida for Over 35 Years 

SQUASH - RUNNING VARIETIES 
Plant one pound per acre of running varieties. 
In the garden plant one packet to 50 feet for a family 
. of 3 or 4 people. 

Butternut Squash 
Cutture. Cultural requirements similar to bush squash (see 
page 30), but running varieties require much more room, plant- 
ing in rows 8 to 10 feet apart and hills at least 5 feet apart. 
Plant 5 or 6 seeds in each hill, and thin to two plants when 3 
inches high. Generally grown as a spring crop in Florida. 
The running varieties of squash are distinct from the bush 
varieties—the vines run 10 to 12 feet. The fruits are left on the 
vines until fully grown with a hard rind, and are then harvested 
by cutting the stem. Running squash may be stored in a cool, 
dry place until desired for use, but must be handled carefully to 
avoid bruising. Unlike bush squashes, which are prepared only 
by boiling or frying, fruits of the running varieties may be 
stored, and used either boiled, baked or for making delicious 
squash pies. 
BUTTERNUT. (80 days.) Vines produce an immense num- 
ber of bottleneck or long pear-shaped yellowish-brown or deep 
buff-colored fruits. Fruits weigh 2% to 4 lbs., 8 to 10 inches 
long, and 3 to 4 inches in diameter at the largest diameter. The 
outer shell is smooth and hard, making this squash a wonderful 
shipper and keeper. The dry flesh is yellow, fine-textured, 
sweet, and of excellent flavor. A good keeper and of high edible 
quality when used as an individual baker. Also excellent for 
making pies. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4% Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.50 
5 to 25 lbs. $3.40 per tb. 
BLUE HUBBARD (115 days.) This strain is superior in 
edible quality to other Hubbards. The blue-gray colored fruits 
are large, round, pointed at both ends and slightly rough and 
ridged. Flesh is thick, yellow-orange, of fine flavor. Ideal for 
baking and for pies. The best keeper of all Hubbards. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c %4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.90 per Ib. 
TABLE QUEEN (ACORN). (60 days.) Extremely: early 
for a running squash. Makes an enormous yield over a long 
season.. Fruits very dark green, weighing about 2 lbs., with 
sides deeply ribbed, and with a point at the blossom end. Yel- 
low colored flesh is very fine-grained and sweet when baked 
like Hubbard squash. It is a very good keeper and desirable 
for home and market use, also for shipping. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00 
5 to 25 lbs. $1.90 per Ib. 
ALAGOLD (Improved African Squash). (100 days.) This 
improved strain of African squash is known as “Alagold Pump- 
kin.” It is very resistant to all types of insects which commonly 
attack squash in the south. Furthermore, the vines seem to be 
resistant to the various diseases to which squash is subject. The 
vines are long and very prolific. The solid meated, long-keeping, 
mature fruits are edible either as baked squash or made into 
pies. The flesh is very thick and of a cream or salmon color. 
The fruits are bell shape with a smooth and very tough rind, 
8 to 10 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide at the lower or thick- 
est end and average about 5 pounds in weight. The rind is of 
a dark green color, maturing to a deep yellow or buff color. 
Some growers report they have kept unbruised fruits in good 
condition for as long as a year. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.90 per Ib. 

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