MICHIGAN GROWN WINTER SQUASH SEED 
Warted Hubbard Squash 
WARTED HUBBARD 
105 days. Our stock of this variety is extra select, 
uniform in shape and very warted. An extra good 
keeper and will average 14 lbs. 
GOLDEN OR RED HUBBARD« 
95 days. Fruits orange-red and average 8 lbs. The 
flesh is drier than the other Hubbards, which makes 
it exceptionally fine for pies, freezing and canning. 
TRUE HUBBARD 
100 days. Our improved Strain of this old stand- 
by is earlier and most uniform. Fruits green and 
pointed at both ends. Will average 10 lbs. Ideal for 
storage and shipping, as well as for freezing. 
UCONN—Bush Table Queen 
Most remarkable of the new squash varieties. A 
bush type of Acorn that occupies only 3 x 3 ft. of 
space; and a dual type that can be eaten,as a sum- 
mer squash or held for winter keeping. It has a 
rich, meaty, delicious flavor when eaten early or 
late. Ideal for the home garden, but because of 
good keeping qualities, good for market, too. Highly 
productive; easily grown. Don’t pass up this new 
one. 
BANANA } 
105 days. One of the finest of all Squashes; 2 to 3 
feet in length; a great yielder and a good keeper. 
Will produce a crop where other winter squashes do 
not succeed. 
WINTER SQUASH MIXTURE 
A mixture made up especially for those who have 
a limited space and want several varieties of Winter 
Squash. 
Blue Hubbard Squash 
BLUE HUBBARD 
105 days. Fruits average 12 Ibs., blue-gray in color and 
pointed at both ends. The thick orange flesh is fine grained 
and superior in flavor to the other Hubbard varieties. Our select 
stock will meet the most critical market grower’s requirements. 
FOR QUALITY 
Plant Burgess’ ‘‘Blizzard 
Belt Brand’’ Squash Seed. 
One ounce to 10 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre. 
Winter Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A 
Squash growing is one of our specialties. It is 
rather difficult to keep squash varieties in line, and 
we spend considerable time and money in produc- 
ing the finest strains. The Squash listed on this page 
send out runners, and sufficient space should be pro- 
vided for their growth. The fruits are usually eaten 
after they are fully matured, but are fine when 
picked real young and prepared like summer squash. 
The mature fruits can be stored in a dry cool place 
for winter use, or they may be steamed and frozen. 
BUTTERNUT 
95 days. This variety is more resistant to dis- 
ease and to the squash bug than the other varicties. 
Fruits are 10” to 12” long, and are bottle shaped. 
The neck is 4” in diameter and is solid flesh. The 
small seed cavity is located in the base of the fruit. 
The skin is buff colored and the flesh is light yellow, 
extremely firm, dry and fine grained. Will average 
4 lbs. It is a good keeper and is fine for pies and 
delicious when baked or boiled. 
TABLE QUEEN OR ACORN 
85 days. The most convenient size for baking and 
serving in the shell. The fruit is dark green, deeply 
ribbed and will average 5 inches long and 4 inches 
in diameter. Flesh deep yellow, dry, sweet and of 
délicious flavor. When picked about half grown and 
cooked like summer squash, it is extremely fine. An 
enormous yielder and a good winter keeper. 
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Buttercup Squash 
BUTTERCUP 
96 days. A variety of superb 
quality, developed at the North 
Dakota Experiment Station. 
The squashes weigh between 3 
and 5 pounds and have thin, 
tough, green skin. There are no 
strings or fiber and the deep, 
rich orange flesh is untinged 
with green. It is a squash of ex- 
cellent flavor, very sweet; the 
texture smooth and compara- 
tively dry. Many who have 
tried it pronounce it to be the 
best squash they have ever 
tasted. It is an excetleng 
keeper. 
Vegetable Spaghetti 
Spaghetti on a Vine in Nature’s Qwn Package. 
This delicious vegetable from Asia thrives in all climates 
Delicious Squash 
DELICIOUS 
Sweet, Rich Flavor 
98 days. Unsurpassed for 
sweetness, richness of flavor 
and extraordinary quality. 
Excellent for fall and win- 
ter use; keeps well into the 
winter. Fruits usually weigh 
7 lbs.; rind dark green, mot- 
tled in lighter shades; dark 
orange flesh; very thick 
and fine grained. 
SABA DUST will solve your | 
Squash Bug problems. See 
page 77. 
and in any ordinary garden soil. Each plant produces from 
six to ten beautiful bright yellow, oblong fruits about 8 to 10 
inches long. Each fruit is filled with a delicious spaghetti-like 
pulp. When fully ripe the rind is deep yellow in color and the 
fruits are ready for cooking. Cook the whole fruit (without 
cutting or peeling) 20 minutes in boiling water; then cut it in 
half. Remove seeds from center, the same as from a squash; 
then, with a fork pull the spaghetti-like contents from the shell. 
A dishful of this delicious vegetable spaghetti comes out of each 
fruit. Season with salt, pepper and butter and serve hot. Can 
also be served hot with catsup or tomato sauce or served cold, 
as a salad, with mayonnaise or I'rench dressing. This vegetable 
is also delicious fried like egg plant when small and tender. 
Can be stored for fall and early winter use. This remarkable 
vegetable is most valuable as well as a novelty. 
Winter Squash Seeds Prepaid at the Following Prices 
Buttercup 
Butternut 
Table Queen 
True Hubbard : 
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Warted Hubbard 
Winter Squash Mixture 
Vegetable Spaghetti 
Packet Oz. \¢ Lb. 5 Lbs. 
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