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Early Prolific Straightneck Squash 
Squash, Early Prolific Straightneck 
Award of Merit 19388 All America Selections 
An earlier, smaller and very prolific strain of Straightneck. Fruits are considered of market size 
when 4 to 6 inches long by 1%inches diameter, pale yellow and quite smooth. At maturity fruits are 
9 to 12 inches long. Plant is about half the spread of Giant Straightneck. Price per pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 25e.; %4-lb., 65c.; lb., $2.00. 
Squash, Caserta 
Awarded Gold Medal AA for 1949 
A new Cocozelle squash developed by Dr. L. C. Curtis. Ten to fourteen days earlier than the 
regular Cocozelle and more productive. Plant erect bush type, leaves deeply cut offer less wind re- 
sistance, fruits attractive, slender light green with broken stripes. Table quality excellent. Per pkt., 
15c.; 0z., 65c.; %-lb., $200; lb., $6.00 
Yankee Hybrid Straightneck Squash 
Being an F! hybrid, this is consid- 
ered superior in hybrid vigor, earli- 
ness and production, especially during 
its early stage. The fruits are very 
similar in size and color to Connecti- 
cut Straightneck. Produced by the 
Connecticut Agricultural Station. Per 
pkt., 15c.; oz., 65¢e.; %4-lb., $2.00; Ib., 
$6.00. 
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Squash, Yankee Hybrid 
New Lettuce, Premier Great Lakes 
Awarded Bronze Medal AA 1949 
Originated at Penn State College. A ten day earlier strain of Great Lakes. Heads epee 
form and compact, slow bolting and giving a high percentage of No. 1 heads. Per pkt., 20e; oz. Sbahe 
1%4-lb., $2.50; lb., $7.50. ; 
Lettuce, Bibb 
Sixty days. A small early butter-head type. Thick tender leaves of outstanding qualit d 
to grow during Spring or late Summer. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 50c.; %4-lb., $1.50; tbo $4.50. easy 
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. Progress. (82 days). New Imperial type developed by U.S.D.A. Dark green thick ] d, heavil 
savoyed, tip burn resistant and high quality. Per pkt., 20c.; oz., $1.00; %4-lb., $3.25. eaved, heavily 
