in hills; 
bers and melons, 
kinds about 8 feet. 

Table Queen Squash 
Bush Varieties 
Benning’s Green Tinted White Bush. 
keep well cultivated. 
(55 days). A popular early variety preferred by many 
market gardeners because of the attractive greenish tint 
of the skin when young. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib. 45c; 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. 

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Benning’s White Bush Squash 
(60 days). Of Italian marrow type, 
Early Cocozelle. our Thorobred early strain of this 
variety is increasingly popular with market gardeners 
and shippers. The cylindrical fruits when young are from 
10 to 12 ins. in length, smooth dark green, with lighter 
green stripes, which change to yellow at maturity. The 
flesh is very firm, and greenish white in color. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 14 l1b., 60c; 1lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
(50 days). The earliest 
flesh is finely grained and of good flavor, It is not as 
large or as showy as Benning’s Green Tinted. Pkt., 10c; 
0Z., 15c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
Early Prolific Straightneck. (05,°272-,4. Brolific 
that grows 12 to 14 ins. long. The plants are bush form, 
and the fruits are straight, smooth, of an attractive 
creamy color, and of splendid qualitv. Edible when only 
4 to 5 ins. long. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.60, 
postpaid. 
G t (50 days). A new squash of the Cocozelle 
aserta. type that has received the All American Gold 
Medal Award for 1949. It is of erect bush form, and the 
fruits are shaped somewhat like Cocozelle, but the skin is 
glossy light green with a mottle stripe of a darker green. 
Its earliness, quality, productiveness and eye appeal 
should make it popular. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50; 
lb., $5.00, postpaid. 

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SQUASH 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 2 
to 3 lbs., of the bush varieties or 114 to 2 lbs. 
of the running varieties will sow an acre 
double the quantity if drilled. 
Culture: Sow one inch deep from April to July 
in drills, or in hills in the same manner as cucum- 
The bush varieties should be 
about 3 feet apart each way. and the running 
When the plants are up, thin 
so as to leave three of the strongest plants, and 

Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted, 
WARTER HOBBARD SQUASH 

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Improved Green Hubbard Squash 
cine 65 days). Developed from the 
Black Zucchini. Svea arrow and becoming popu- 
lar in the South. The fruits weigh from 4 to 5 pounds, 
are cylindrical, long, smooth, and of a blackish green 
color, The flesh is greenish white and of good flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 1b., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. — 
Early Yellow Summer Crookneck. 
(53 days). Our market gardener’s strain of this Squash 
is early, just the right size and shape, with bright 
yellow warted skin. Prolific and of good quality. Pkt., 
| 10c3 oz., 15c; %4 1b., 45c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
° 68 days). This Squash 
Mammoth White Bush. then largest of the 
White Bush “Cymblings.” It is of a silvery white color, 
medium early, large, handsome, and of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 45c; 1b., $1.50, postpaid. 
(60 days). (Those who prefer the 
Golden Custard. vallow bushy “Cymbline twill. find 
this the best for their use. It is of good size, beautifully 
colored, and of the best quality. PEt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
¥Y% Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
Running Varieties 
(85 days). Our strain of this fall 
Boston Marrow. variety is very ‘pure. The Squash 
are oval-shaped, larger at the blossom end with mottled, 
somewhat rough orange skin, and thick, fine grained 
yellow flesh Good for pies. 8 to 10 lbs. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % Ib., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Improved Green Hubbard. {95,2272-..4, Popular 
what the shape of Boston Marrow, with dark green, 
warted skin. The flesh is orange color and of splendid 
quality. 8 to 10 lbs, Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; Ihb., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
ore (95 days). This winter variety 
Golden Delicious. is top-shaped. The skin and flesh 
are both of a rich, golden orange color. Excellent for 
home use or canning, because of its extremely sweet, dry 
flesh. 6 to 8 lbs. PEt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
(58 days). This small Squash is also 
Table Queen. known as “Acorn” and “Des Moines.” 
The fruits are acorn-shaped, with dark green, deeply 
ribbed skin and golden yellow flesh. It keeps well and is 
excellent for pies. 1 to 1% lbs, PKEt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 
lb., 50c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet. (see page 7). 
Tampala. 
(See page 31). 

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