- Fall and Winter SQUASH 
pan All, except the Banana squashes, produce hard-shelled fruits rieties, except Banana, must remain on the vine until fully matured; 
_ which may be stored for use during the winter. Valuable for baking, gather them before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the 
boiling making pies, etc. Many of the varieties here listed make fruit. Handle carefully and avoid bruising. Easily stored in any 
excellent “pumpkin” pie and some are canned extensively for that  dry' place. Keep best if temperature of 70 to 75°F. is maintained 
purpose. Unlike summer squashes, fruits of the fall and winter va- for a week or two after which it should be held at 45 to 50°F. 
1038 True H ubbard © — Widely used for home, market and shipping; delicious flavor 
y fly days. Fairly large fruits with dark bronze-green warted skin, the toughness of which makes it a favorite 
_ for shipping and winter use; if properly stored, will keep until spring. 12 in. long and 10 in. thick; weigh about 
12 lbs. Attractive deep orange-yellow flesh which is fine-grained, sweet and dry. The standard winter squash for 
all purposes, 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. Good keeper. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1/4 lb. $1.25 
1042 Red or Golden Hubbard 110 days. Earlier, smaller and 
more prolific than the green warted Hubbards. Deep orange-red, moder- 
tely warted skin with cream-colored stripes and bright orange-yellow flesh, 
ine-grained, sweet and of luscious flavor. 11 ‘n. long, 8 in. thick. Valuable 
for home, market, freezing and canning. Weight, 8 to 10 lbs. Good keeper. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
True Hubbard 
1022 Blue Hubbard 120 days. Attractive blue-gray, slightly ridged 
fruits which grow larger than the True Hubbard. The shell is rough and 
very hard, so keeping qualities are good; flesh is bright yellow-orange, 
fine-grained, dry and exceptionally sweet. Desirable for freezing. Squashes 
grow 15 to 18 in. long and 9 to 12 in. across; average weight, 15 lbs. Fruits 
bulge at the middle, tapering sharply at_each end; skin is slightly ridged. 
a ee Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.20 
1040 Warted Hubbard 120 days. Heavily warted skin of a rich 
dark green; flesh is golden yellow, cooks mealy and is excellent for pies. 
Suitable for freezing. Fruits are thick shelled which means a good winter 
keeper. 13 in. long, 9 in. across; pointed at each end. Weigh 14 to 16 lbs. 
Steer Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.20 
fae 1036 Boston Marrow (asket Pumpkin) 100 days. Like a smooth 
es Hubbard Squash with straight stem end. The fruits measure 9 by 14 in. and 
weigh 6 to 9 lbs. each. Light orange skin; deep orange flesh, moist, fine- 
grained, and most luscious. For home, market, canning and freezing. Golden 
ee Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 85¢ Delicious 
1052 Delicious 110 days. Medium-size, top-shaped, dark green squashes 
with light green markings. Fruits grow 11 in. long, 8 in. thick and will 
weigh from 5 to 10 Ibs. each. The dry flesh is bright orange, thick, fine- 
a grained, and of outstanding flavor. Very prolific and a splendid winter 
if keeper. Suitable for pies, baking, canning, freezing; well known for quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
af: 1017 Golden Delicious 105 days. Top-shaped, medium-size 
fruits 11 in. long, 8 in. across, weighing about 7 lbs. each. Skin is red-. 
_ dish orange; the flesh is orange, sweet, thick and fine-grained. Highly 
desirable for canning and freezing on account of its moderately dry 
flésh of best quality. Most excellent for home garden or market. 
5 j Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00 
1053 Banana Pink 110 days. Straight, banana-shaped fruits, 
20 in. and more long, 6 in. across; grayish green skin turning to pink. 
‘Thick, sweet, light orange flesh. For home and local market. 
eae : Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. a 
4061 Banana Blue 110 days. Similar 
~ to Banana Pink but skin is grayish blue. Be- 
cause of thin shells, we not do recommend 
them for winter storage. Delicious flavor. 
Sa Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; % Ib. $1.00 
1024 Butternut © 85 days. Fruits are 
40 to 12 in. long and 4 to 5 in. across; bottle 
- shaped, smooth, dark buff colored skin and 
‘a hard shell. The flesh is orange, dry, sweet, 
fine textured; excellent flavor and quality. 
pan: ~ Pkt. 15¢; oz. 80¢; 1/4 lb. $2.40 
1015 Buttercup © 105 days. Fruits 
row 4% in. thick and 6% in. across; weigh 
“to 5 lbs., blossom end marked with a 
inent ‘‘button.’”’ Skin ee Beet with 
pes and spots of gray. ick orange 
h: cooks dry and sweet. Good keeper. Buttercup 
~ Pkt. 15¢; oz. 50¢; 1% lb. $1.50 ~ See next page for other Squashes Butternut 105 
