OLDS’ SQUASH 

Buttercup. 
406. BUTTERCUP. (90 days.) 
Entirely 
distinct in type, a turban shape, with thin skin 
and thick orange flesh at the stem end. The 
seed cavity is at the bottom covered with a 
very thin layer of flesh. Weighs from 3 to 4 
pounds, just the right size for the average fam- 
ily. Has less waste than any other squash. Qual- 
ity the very best. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; ™% Ib., 
90c; lb., $2.60, postpaid. 
414. BANANA. (120 days.) A long type 
winter squash measuring about 20 by 5% 
inches and weighing about ten pounds. Cylin- 
drical and pointed at blossom end with thin 
slate-gray rind. It is of good color and very 
popular because of its keeping qualities. Brown 
seeds. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 4% 1b., 65c; Ib., $1.90, 
postpaid, 
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True Hubbard, 
*411. TRUE HUBBARD. (105 days.) 
Considered the best of the winter squashes and 
more largely grown for market and general use 
than any other variety. A large olive-shaped 
squash with dark green skin; thick, fine grained 
flesh of good flavor and of orange-yellow color. 
A good keeper. Yields heavily. Pkt., 10c; oz, 
25c; VY 1b., 65c; 1lb., $1.90, postpaid. 
*413. GOLDEN HUBBARD. (100 days.) 
(Red Hubbards.) Identical in form and fruit- 
fulness with True Hubbard, but usually some- 
what smaller and earlier, The moderately-warted 
skin is a beautiful salmon-red color. Like the 
True Hubbard the flesh is thick, fine grained 
and of good quality. It also is a good keeper. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 65c; Ib., $1.90, post- 
paid, 
*418. BLUE HUBBARD. (110 days.) 
A type of Hubbard similar to the original 
except that it is blue-grey in color. Said to 
be superior to all other Hubbards in quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; Y% Ib., 65c; 1b., $1.90, post- 
paid. 

Kitchenette 
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CULTURE: Plant in a warm, light, rich soil 
after the weather has become settled and warm 
in the spring. Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart 
each way, the large running varieties 6 to 8 
feet. Bight to ten seeds should be planted in a 
hill, thinning out after they have attained their 
rough leaves to 8 or 4 plants to a hill. Two 
ounces will plant a 50-foot row and three pounds 
an acre. Use Rotenone Dust for the striped 
beetles and grey squash bugs. 
The critical period of the Squash Vine Borer 
attack is July. Keep plants protected during 
this period by dusting thoroughly with Rotenone 
Dust. Dust the last week of June and weekly 
during the month of July. Should the borer get 
into the vine, slit the stem lengthwise with a knife 
and remove the borer just as soon as their pres- 
ence is noticed. For larger amounts of 
than quoted, see Market Gardeners’ Price List 
opposite page 1. = 
Table Queen. 
409. TABLE QUEEN. 
unique winter squash has 
(80 days.) This 
already won favor 
second only to Hubbard and in some particulars 
is preferred to .that excellent variety. Nearly 
equal to Hubbard in flavor and keeping qualities 
and just the right size to cut in half (when it 
will bake in 20 minutes) and serve individually 
in the half shell. The shell is hard, smooth and 
ridged; of a uniform dark green color, averaging 
6 to 8 inches in length. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 
Ib., 55c; 1b., $1.65, postpaid. 
412. UCONN. The winner of this year’s 
All America Gold Medal Award. A bush type 
table queen squash, which should be a welcome 
addition to the space-conscious gardener. See 
page 1 for complete description and illustration. 
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postpaid. 
419. DELICATA (Sweet Potato). (80 to 
90 days.) The fruit of this squash average 
10 in. long, 3% to 4 in. in diameter and weigh 
about 2% lbs. They are cylindrical in shape 
shallow ribbings. In the Fall it has an 
alternate stripe of cream and dark green, becom- 
ing cream and orange stripe during storage. The 
shell is medium hard and it is a very good keep- 
er. The orange-yellow flesh is thin to medium, 
crispy, dry, tender, sweet and very fine in tex- 
ture. Flavor and quality excellent. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.65, postpaid. 
420. BUTTERNUT. (95 days.) Our favor- 
ite individual baking squash which seems to be 
resistant to insect and borer attacks. It is creamy 
white, long and bell shaped. See page 2 for com- 
plete description and illustration. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 30c; % 1b., 90c; lb., $2.70, postpaid. 
Please Note: This variety should not be con- 
fused with Buttercup, catalog No. 406, which is 
turban shaped, 
*410. DELICIOUS GREEN. (102 days.) 
This variety rivals all others in dryness, sweet- 
ness and richness of flavor. The green shell is 
shaped like a top with flesh a deep orange, Ex- 
cellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 65c; 
Ib., $1.90, postpaid. 
March 16, 1949 
“For the past two years we've bought our garden 
seeds from you. I must say we've been more than 
satisfied with your seeds. Can’t praise any certain 
kind of seed and they all seemed bigger and better 
from you. Many of our friends ask where we buy 
our seed after they see our garden.” 
Mrs. Willard W. Boor, Wisconsin. 
417. KITCHENETTE. (105 
days.) A small strain of Improved 
Hubbard, Size about 9x6 inches 
and average weight, six pounds. 
It is just the right size for the 
average family. The quality is 
equal to any of the Hubbards. Pkt., 
10c; oz. 25¢e; % Ib.,.65c; Ib., 
$1.90, postpaid. 
NATURAIN 
The new irrigation unit that 
every gardener should have. See 
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Early Prolific Straight Neck, 
SUMMER SQUASH 
(Use when young.) 
415. EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHT 
NECK. (56 days.) Strictly bush in habit of 
growth with compact, ample foliage permitting 
close planting. The fruits are straight, smooth, 
and of a delicate appetizing color. Can be used 
when only 4 to 5 inches long and remains ex- 
cellent for table until 12 to 14 inches long, Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 55c; lb., $1.65, postpaid, 
405. MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH 
SCALLOP. (53 days.) Patty Pan. An early 
maturing summer variety which will bear 
throughout the season if kept gathered. Squashes 
flat, white and good sized; flesh thick, of fine 
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 55c; Ib., 
$1.65, postpaid. 
416. CASERTA. A new summer squash of 
exceptional fine quality and very prolific. See 
page 1 for complete description and illustration. 
AS, 15c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 75c; 1b., $2.15, post- 
paid. f, 

Giant Summer Crookneck. 
407. GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. 
(56 days.) The fruit is of an attractive golden 
yellow color, covered with fine warts. Grows 
15 to 20 inches long. Very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.65, postpaid, 
*408. GRAY ZUCCHINI. (60 days.) A 
favorite Squash among the market gardeners. 
It belongs to the Vegetable Marrow family. The 
color is mottled light and dark green. Fruits 
measure about 12x4% inches and weigh about 
38% pounds. The squash is used when young, 
often when real small and tender. The edible 
qualities are excellent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; “%4 
Ib., 55¢c; Ib ne postpaid, 

