SQUASH 
CULTURE. Plant when all danger of frost is past. For vin- 
ing varieties plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way. The 
early summer or bush varieties may be planted 5 feet apart. 
Place 8 to 10 seeds in a hill one inch deep. When plants.are 
three inches high thin to 3 or 4 in a hill. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. 53 DAYS. Matures early and 
will bear quickly. The squash are large size, somewhat flat- 
tened, pure white, with thick flesh of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; %& 1b., 50c; 1 1b., $1.50. 
CASERTA (Bush). 46 TO 50 DAYS. An All-America Gold 
Medal selection for 1949. Is easy to grow, plants being erect 
and runnerless. 380 fruits per plant not unusual. Has long 
cylindrical shape, light, glossy green skin with broken 
stripes of dull, very dark green. Has good flesh texture that 
hr a flavorful, attractive dish. Pkt., 10¢e; 0z., 65c; _% 1b., 
ZUCCHINI (Black). 55 TO 60 DAYS. Produces extremely 
dark green fruits of fine quality. The plants are truly bush, 
flesh greenish white, well flavored fruits about 12 inches 
long and 2% inches in diameter. They are of best quality 
ae 4 to 6 inches long. Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 20c; % 1b., 50c; 1 1b., 
COCOZELLE OR VEGETABLE MARROWx. 60 DAYS. 
The fruit is long and slender, of a dark green color at first, 
but when maturing it changes to a lighter green with yel- 
lowish stripes. In best condition to use when 8 to 12 inches 
long. May be sliced and fried or baked. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 
% Vb. 50c¢; 1 Ib.,. $1.50; 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECKx. 56 DAYS. A selec- 
tion of Summer squash with a straight neck instead of the 
usual crookneck. It grows about 18 to 20 inches in length, 
is very thick meated and has a beautiful orange color. Pkt., 
L0G; 07, 20C3 93,1 bs, D0 Cy le LD tol. DUs 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. 55 DAYS. The fruits 
are of true crookneck type, heavily warted and of light 
golden color, 18 to 24 inches long, 41% inches through. For 
home or market garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™% 1b., 50c; 1 
Ib., $1.50. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
SWEET POTATO SQUASH (Delieata). 100 DAYS. Fruits 
grow 6 to 8 inches long. Have a very thick flesh, unusually 
epeee and tender. They are a real table delicacy. Pkt., 10c; 
ac UCs Ae Lb. 5G lal ber oerco. 
BU TT. E.R- 
CUPx. 100 seep 
DAYS. ihe (SS 
medium to 
small in - size, 
the yellow flesh 
is very thick 
and the flavor 
delicious. The 
shape is some- 
what of a tur- 
ban® wat hes 
tendency to be- 
ing flat. Out- 
side color is 
dark green. 
PEt LUC 20Z., 
25e; 14 -1b., 65c; 
1 Ib., $1:75. 
BANANA SQUASH. 110 DAYS. One of the best varieties 
for either summer or winter use. Shell is grayish-green and 
the flesh is a deep golden color. CooKs smooth and of a 
delicious flavor. Fruits measure 20 to 24 inches long, 6 inch- 
es RIE Excellent for pies. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 65c; 1 
lb., “15. 
KITCHENETTE. 110 DAYS. It is a small size Hubbard, 
weight about 5 pounds each, outside a glossy dark green 
color.» Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % lb., HOC lbs $2200. 
BUTTERNUT SQUASHx. 103 DAYS. Do not confuse this 
squash with Buttercup. Butternut is a winter variety of 
very high quality. Flesh is golden orange, firm and of 
smooth texture. It is not stringy. Fruits are club shaped, 
about 10 to 12 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin is 
tan-cream in color. Excellent baking squash. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
sve 1% Ib., toc. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS*f. 100 DAYS. Its dry flesh makes 
it desirable for canning and home gardens. Fruits top- 
shaped, weight 7 lbs. Skin bright reddish orange with deep 
green tip at blossom end. Thick sweet flesh, golden orange 
color. “PkKt., 10¢;:02.,:25¢c3 % 1b;765e; 2 1b,, $1.75. 
TURBAN. 100 DAYS. This is an old favorite of fine quality 
and a good keeper. It is turban shaped, color varies from 
green to yellow to dark red. Can be shellacked and used 
as an ornamental gourd. Pkt., 10c; 02. 35c; % 1b., 85c. 
MATURITY FIGURES 
After the name of most vegetable varieties you will find 
figures representing the approximate number of days re- 
quired to mature the plants, from the time of planting 
the seed to the time the vegetables are ready to eat. 
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Sweet Potato Squash 
Buttercup 
TABLE QUEEN x. 80 DAYS. Fruit acorn shaped, color 
dark green, size 6 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, of 
good quality. Flesh is rich orange-yellow, cooking as dry 
and sweet as a sweet potato. A fine variety a home or 
market garden. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
MAMMOTH TABLE QUEEN. 80 DAYS. Similar to the 
well known Table Queen excepting size which is about 
double that of the regular Table Queen. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 
I 1 p., -b0e%. 1--Ib.,. oL.00, 
UCONN (Bush). 75 DAYS. Another All-America roe 
Medal Winner. Of a Table Queen type but growing on bush 
instead of vine. Fruits are dark green with a slight age = 
A heavy bearer. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., 75c; 1 1b., $ 
ayes IMPROVED 
AiUBB ARDx. 110 DAYS. 
This squash is the favorite 
for long keeping. The vines 
are strong and very produc- 
tive. The skin is rather 
smooth, of a dark green col- 
or. When well matured and 
dried, it becomes very hard 
and will keep well into the 
winter. Flesh is’ bright 
orange: yellow, fine grained 
sweet flavored. Pkt., 
oz., 2502 Yo ibs = 70e5 
1b; 75. - 
CHICAGO WARTED HUB- 
BARDx*. 110 DAYS. Very 
similar to Gould’s Hubbard, 
but skin is darker and cov- 
ered with heavy warts. Also 
a good Keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0Z., 
20c; % I1b., 50c; 1 1b., $1.50. 
GOULD’S BLUE HUBBARDx. 110 DAYS. A strain of 
the regular Hubbard. Fruit is large, blue-gray shell, long 
keeping and finest quality. A very popular variety. Flesh 
is bright yellow, thick, fine grained, very dry ens sweet. 
PKt., 10¢3 40z.; -20¢e; 44 lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
SWISS CHARD 
Chard is rich in Vitamin A and iron, also good for their rich 
mineral and tonic properties. 
FORDHOOK SWISS CHARD. 50 TO 56 DAYS. White 
leaf stalks and midribs are cooked and served in the same 
manner aS asparagus, making a most delicious vegetable. 
Cook te bac like spinach. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢c; % 1b., poe 
ae Cs 
Improved Hubbard 
GIANT LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD. 50 TO 55 DAYS. 
The favorite of the chard family. The leaves are very large 
and curly and make a very attractive dish when cooked 
up as greens. Pkt., sic; 0z., 15c; %-1b., 35e;-1- 1b 90e 
BURPEE'S RHUBARB CHARD. 60 DAYS. A new Swiss 
chard that looks like rhubarb—large center rib of beautiful 
red. Grows quick and continuous for several months. Deli- 
cious and tasty with a fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; 02. 25c; ¥ 
TOBACCO 
Sow tobacco seed in greenhouse or hotbed in March or 
April and transplant to the open field when danger of 
frost is past. CONNECTICUT LEAF. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 
TURNIPS 
CULTURE. Turnips are the easiest to grow of any root 
crop. Sow in early spring for summer crop, and late in 
July or early August for late fall’ crop. One ounce will 
sow 200 feet in drill; thin to 4 inches apart. 
SHOGOIN. 42 DAYS. Adapted to table use for roots, but 
especially good for greens. Quick growing and supplies 
large edible leaves and round white roots. Flesh is white, 
ee a excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢c; %4 1b., 30c; 1 
c. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVEDx. 46 DAYS. Rather flat. 
and of medium size. Color: purple above ground and white 
below, flesh white, fine grained, sweet and never stringy. 
Pkt. 5c;..02., 15e; 44. 1b:, 30¢3"- 1 1b., 75e: 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBEx. 58 DAYS. A general 
favorite with all, will form good sized bulbs in seven or 
eight weeks. Of a perfect globe shape with smooth white 
skin; flesh pure aes te” sweet and crisp. Pkt., 5c; 02Z., 
Ldc; ti elb.y S0CreL tb., 
SNOWBALL or EARLY SIX WEEKS». 43 DAYS. Very 
early, round with pure white flesh. One of the best table 
varieties. Very mild eo an excellent winter keeper. Pkt., 
5G; ~o0z.," 15¢3.°%% -lb., 803-1 Ab.s7he: 
Seeds are postpaid in packets only. In larger. amounts 
add postage at the rates given on page 2. 
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