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Summer Squash, 1 oz. to 25 hills; 
3 to 4 Ibs. to an acre. 
SQUASH or CYMLING 
Winter Squash, 1 oz. to 10 hills; 
4 Ibs. to an acre. 
etme danger of frost is past, plant in a warm well-pulverized, rich soil, mixing well-rotted manure in each hill. 
each hill. Do not bruise or break the stems of the winter squashes when gathering. 
Plant about 1 inch deep, 8 or 10 
seeds to the hill, the summer varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, the winter sorts 8 to 10 feet. When well grown, thin out, leaving 3 of the strongest plants in 
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407. WOOD'S EARLIEST PROLIFIC—The 
earliest, the meatiest and best summer 
squash. 10 days earlier than Early White 
Bush. (50 Days). 
Sosseese 
Note the thickness—no de- 
pression around the stem 
and absence of scallops; 
this means about double 
as much meat as in other 
scalloped squashes. The 
quality and flavor are ex- 
tra fine. The creamy white 
squashes average 2 to 2!/ 
pounds; are particularly 
fine for home use and 
profitable for marketing. 
The plants grow about 2 
407. Wood's Earliest Prolific Squash feet high, are very vigo- 
rous and great producers. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; '/4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.60 per |b.; 5-lb. 
lots $1.50 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.40 per Ib., postpaid. 
CASERTA—A vegetable marrow type squash—See page | for descrip- 
tion and prices. 
408. EARLY WHITE BUSH or PATTY-PAN (60 Days)—Creamy white, 
about 8 inches across, scalloped around the edges and quite meaty. 
409. MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH (60 Days)—It differs from Early White 
Bush in being larger and more uniform in shape; color a beautiful 
waxy white; the fruits are thick, the flesh tender and of the best quality. 
410. MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH (Golden Custard) (60 Days)—Ex- 
cept in color this is similar to Mammoth White Bush. Rich, deep 
orange skin; creamy yellow flesh of fine quality. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
A PRICES All varieties unless otherwise quoted: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '4 Ib. 
2 40c: |b. $1.40; 2-lb. lots $1.30 per |b.; 5-Ilb. lots $1.20 per Ib.; 
= 10-Ib. lots $1.10 per Ib., postpaid. 
412. GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK (60 Days)—Of dwarf, bushy 
habit; very productive; bears ear- _.st Se 
ly and continues through the sum- ¢ 
mer; of rich golden yellow color,! 
thickly warted and of excellent’ 
quality. Meaty and nearly the 
equal of the winter squashes in 
flavor. 
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412. Golden Summer 
Crookneck 
418. GOLDEN SUMMER STRAIGHTNECK—These early squashes are 
straight, heavily warted and of lemon yellow color; usable when only 
4 to 5 in. long and until 12 to 14 in. long. Quality unsurpassed. 
411. COCOZELLE SQUASH or ITALIAN MARROW (65 Days)—A 
bush variety that produces squashes a foot long that are prepared like 
egg plant. Use when about 8 inches long; very productive, tender and 
delicious. 
413. HUBBARD (Winter Squash) (100 Days)—Large and heavy, with 
bright orange flesh, fine grained, very dry, sweet and richly flavored; 
fine keeper; none better for squash pies. Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c; 
Ib. $2.00; 2-Ib. lots $1.90 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots 
$1.70 per lb., postpaid. 
415. TABLE QUEEN or ACORN (Summer and Winter Squash) (80 
Days)—About the size of a cocoanut, just right for cutting in half and 
baking; the fiesh is rich orange, cooks dry. Keeps well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15¢; |/4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.50; 2-Ib. lots $1.40 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.30 per 
Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.20 per Ib., postpaid. 
Plant in March or April in rich, light, deeply worked soil, in rows 18 inches apart, 
and thin out to 4 to 6 inches. Do not use coarse or fresh manure, it makes the 
roots ill-shaped and uneven. Cultivate often. Perfectly hardy and may remain out 
all winter. Can also be planted in May and June if the season is favorable or 
boards be used to shade the young sprouts until they get established. | oz. plants 
50 feet: 8 Ibs. one acre. 
399. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—The most popular salsify in cul- 
tivation, and far superior in size, weight and productiveness. A strong 
grower, with large, long, white tapering roots, without tendency to 
branch. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; '/4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. $4.00; 2-Ib. lots $3.80 per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots $3.60 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $3.50 per Ib., postpaid. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
Plant February to April, 
September to December 15. 
SPINACH 
For early summer use, plant 
early in spring in a good, well- 
fertilized soil, in drills 1 inch 
deep, 1'!/, to 2 ft. between the 
rows. Requires but little culti- 
yation. Two ounces will plant 
100 feet of drill; 12 to 15 Ibs. 
one acre. The above applies 
to all varieties except New 
Zealand, which should not be 
planted until the ground is 
thoroughly warm and will yield 
an abundant supply of delight- 
ful succulent greens right up 
to cold weather. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
See Tendergreen, page 18. 
405. LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE (50 Days)—Spring plantings 
stand about ten days longer before going to seed than the re-selected 
Bloomsdale strain. Oz. 10c; 4 |b. 20c; Ib. 60c; 2-lb. lots 50c per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots 45c per |b.; 10-Ib. lots 40¢ per Ib., postpaid. Not postpaid, 
100 Ibs., 30c per |b. 
402. NORFOLK SAVOY or BLOOMSDALE (Re-selected) (45 Days)— 
Very early, hardy and grows rapidly; leaves curly like a Savoy cab- 
bage. Best for fall sowing. Oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c; 2-Ib. lots 50c 
per |b.; 5-Ib. lots 45c per Ib.; 10-lb. lots 40¢ per Ib., postpaid. Not 
postpaid, 100 Ibs., 30c per lb. 
403. VIRGINIA BLIGHT RESISTANT (45 Days)—Developed by the Vir- 
ginia Experiment Station to resist blight or yellows. The leaves are dark 
green curled and wrinkled. Oz. 10¢; '/4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c; 2-Ib. lots 50¢ 
per |b.; 5 Ib. lots 45c¢ per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots 40¢ per Ib., postpaid. Not 
postpaid, 100 Ibs., 30c per Ib. 
404. NEW ZEALAND (55 Days)—Thrives during hottest weather in any 
soil, rich or poor. Tender tips may be cut every few days. When ground 
is thoroughly warm, soak 24 hours and plant 4 seeds in hills 2 ft. apart 
each way. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c¢; 1/4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90¢ per 
Ib.; 5-lb. lots 80c per Ib.; 10-lb. lots 70c-per Ib., postpaid. 
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