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. Cultural Suggestions. All squash grows best in a deep, fertile soil. Bush varieties 
f are grown in rows or hills 4 by 4 ft. apart; running varieties, 8 by 8 ft. apart. 
Sow seed in spring when soil has become warm. Thin bush varieties to 4 plants 
ag) s 
in a hill, running varieties to 2 to.4 plants to a hill. A packet will plant 8 hills; 
bush varieties, one oz. 40 hills; running varieties, one oz. 50 hills; 38 to 4 
Ibs. per acre. ' 
Winter squashes require the same general cultural directions as the sum- 
mer varieties but need a longer growing season to mature. 
Giant 
Summer Crookneck 

i M 60 days. The convenient straight shape 
Giant Straightneck of this squash makes it superior to its 
parent Crookneck. Plants bushy and prolific. Fruits golden yellow, heav- 
ily warted, 18 inches long; flesh thick and yellow of delicious flavor and 
fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 75c; lb. $1.75, prepaid. 
4 An Outstanding New Summer Squash. This 
Yankee Hybrid 1941 All America Bronze Winner is a true 
single-cross hybrid between Connecticut Straightneck and Early Prolific 
Straightneck. In addition to oblong creamy yellow fruits of larger size 
the plants are more abundant yielders of early fruits. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 
Y, Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5.00. 
Early White Bush (Patty Pan). 54 days. Flat, sealloped fruit 
of greenish white color when young, and 
white when mature. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c, 44 lb. 75c; Ib. $1.75. 
' 60 days. A handsome, oblong, dark green va- 
Cocozelle Bush riety speckled with lighter green. Of bushy 
eee" th with fruits 10 to 12 inches long. Of distinct buttery flavor. 
_ Golden mm 50 days. The best of the 2,9" «. a ] 
bright Riese crooknsck Her oueneck eitestics with long Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; Ib. $1.75. 
Sia i 2 ; Sely covered with warts. Has sweet fine- im}. «62 days. Similar to Cocozelle but with dark greenish black 
grained flesh of a rich buttery flavor. Of true bush habit. Pkt. 5c; Zucchini skin and well-flavored greenish white flesh. Cylindrical 
3 pst 2 é 
oz. 25¢; 7/4 Ib. 75c; 2 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. fruits 12,iny lone and 314 in. thick. Pkt. Sc; oz. 25¢; ¥%4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00; 
WINTER SQUASH 
115 days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green 
True Hubbard warted skin, the toughness of which makes it a favorite 
he shipping and winter use; if properly stored, will keep until spring. 12 in. 
ong and 10 in. thick; weigh about 12 Ibs. Attractive deep orange-yellow flesh 
which is fine grained, sweet and dry. The standard winter squash for all pur- 
poses, whether for freezing, home, market or shipping. We offer our own improved 
strain; it represents the perfection of winter squashes for pies, baking, boiling, 
etc. Unexcelled quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 60c; 2 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. 
Chicago Warted Hubbard [t.combines the fine points of the 
? original strain with increased size, 
rougher shell, improved quality, thick flesh, fine color. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 25c; 
Y, Ib, 60c; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. 











Blue Hubbar The Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct variety, re- 
d sembling the Chicago Warted Hubbard in size and 
shape, but the color is a clear blue gray. The bright yellow thick flesh is 
fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored. Desirable home or 
market sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Y%4 lb. 60c; 2 Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.90. 
\ Golden Hubbard The shell is warty, hard and strong and very 
Ny beautiful orange red color. Shape like the old 
Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange and uniformly so to the rind. It cooks 
very dry, fine grained, good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; Yo Ib. 
$1.00; Ib. $1.90. 
Butternut 
Choice. 85 days. 
An exceptionally 
meaty variety of 
q : ; ee excellent quality. 
The fruits are 10 to 12 in. long and 4 to 5 in. at greatest diameter; bottle shaped, smooth, 
dark buff colored skin and a hard shell. The flesh is orange, dry, sweet, fine textured and 
of excellent flavor. Makes delicious pies and is fine either baked or boiled. Satisfactory 
for freezing. Vigorous’ vine growth; heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.25; 
Y, |b. $2.25; Ib. $3.75. E - 
Banana Smooth gray-green skin and delicate light orange, fine-grained flesh, firm” 
< and solid, and free from all stringiness or fiber. Grows usually 20 in. long 
and 6 in. thick. Considered by many to be the sweetest of all squashes, as it cooks very 
~ smooth and is delicious and sweet to the taste. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 1/4 Ib. $1.00; 1% Ib. $1.50; 
Ib. $2.75. Table Queen 
Buttercu Buttercup is a new winter squash developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager, horti- 
p eulturist at North Dakota Agricultural College. It is entirely distinct in 
type, a turban shape, with thin skin and thick orange flesh at the stem end. The seed 
-eavity is at the bottom covered with a very thin layer of flesh. Weighs from 3 to 4 pounds, 
just right size for the average family. Has less waste than any other squash. Quality 
‘the very best, better even than Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1% Ib. $1.00; 2 Ib. $1.50; 
Ib. $2.75. 
* A most unusual vining squash with creamy white fruits 
Vegetable Spaghetti about 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. When 
mature boil whole for about 30 minutes, not longer. Cut open, remove the center seed 
core and season the flesh that appears as tightly wound spaghetti-like threads or strings, 
q with salt and butter. Of a most delicious, mild, and pleasing flavor. Easily stored for 
|~ winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; ¥; Ib. $1.00; 1% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75. 
7 D li ious . Has become known for its supreme quality. Produces medium sized, top- 
; veilic shaped, dark green fruits with light green markings. Individual fruits 
. _ will weigh from 5 to 10 Ibs. each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine-grained, and 
; of outstanding flavor. An excellent winter keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00; WY |b. 
_ $1.50; Ib. $2.75. : 
- 58 days. Early maturing and fine for home or market garden use 
Table Queen and fe shipping. Fruit: 6 inches long, 4% inches in diameter; 
weight 11% Ibs., acorn shaped, ripped, smooth, thin shelled, dark green. Flesh: light yellow, 
bakes well, with inviting flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Y, |b. 75c; Ye lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
Bes y : 60 days. Somewhat larger than the regular Table Queen, 
be Golden Table Queen and a beautiful deep golden color. The orange flesh is thick, 
dry and of fine texture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c; ¥/2 lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
E : f 82 days. A family-sized Table 
Le Royal Acorn Mammoth Table Queen re ney seis 
¥% in. long and 6 in. across. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% Ib. 75c; Yo Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. / Delicious 




