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R. H. Shumway-—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
For Summer and Winter Use 
Plant a Few Hills at the 
Edge of Your Garden. 
1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. P 
SQUASH 
er Acre-——1 Oz. of Winter, 15 Hills; 
weigh 3 to 
squash 
similar to the 
740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long and eylindrical, 
color grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. 
good keeper. Pkt., 15 ets.; 0z., 35 cts.; %4 lb., 80 cts.; 1% They 
$1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
%49 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush sum- 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and 
is very productive. 65 days. Used for cooking when 
green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In 
shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 10 
ets.; oz.. 28 ets.; % Ib., 65 cts.; % Ib., $1.10; Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
737 Improved Chicago Warted 
Hubbard 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was_ bred. 
The fruits are an attractive bronze green and well 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 753 
and rich flavored. The vines are vigorous ‘and produc- New Baby Hubbard or 
tive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. Kitchenette 
Highly recommended. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; 14 Ihb., 
80 cts.3 44 Ih., $1-255; 1h., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. 
A new Dwarf 
ter qualities of . 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of 
the Delicious, keep- 
ing qualities and yield of Hubbard. 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. 
Just the right size for average family 
use and a favorite with market garden- 
ers. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14 Ib., 
SS = = 
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743 Golden Delicious 
The earliest winter squash excelling all 
The fruits are heart-shaped, medium 
100 days. 1 
others in quality. 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green 
stripes at the blossom 
igs hard, though thin. 
perbly sweet, 
An ideal home garden type. 
14 lb., 65 cts.5 42 
end. Keeps well, for the shell 
The bright yellow flesh is su- 
rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0Z., 28 cts.; 
$1.10; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
735 Blue Hubbard 
110 days. A new distinct type of Hub- 
bard developed in New England. Fruit re- 
sembles the Warty Hubbard in size and 
shape, but the color is a clear green-blue 
and very distinct. Extra thick meated, fine 
grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Keeps 
well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 28 cts.; Y% Ib., 65 
cts.; 1% Ib., $1.10; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
1b., 
90 Days 
Resembles the regular Table Queen, ex- 
cept the size is slightly larger and the color 
is deep beautiful gold. The fruits are 
deeply ribbed, pointed at the blossom end; 
the orange flesh is thick, dry and of fine 
texture. The golden ripeness of this fruit 
gives it an attractive appearance on the 
market that appeals to the eritical buyer. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 02. 28 cts.; 4% Ib., 65 cts.; 
1, Ib., $1.10; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
90 days. 
ing ordinary pumpkins in this respect. It is 
lific variety and a good winter keeper, 
the great weight of 150 pounds. 
sort to grow for exhibition purposes, 
oz., 35 cts.; 144 1b., 80 cts., postpaid. 
SONA aie 
755 New Buttercup 
A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits 
5 
tough, thin, green skin. 
deep rich orange, untinged with 
green with smooth texture. This 
is an excellent keeper, 
with little waste or shrinkage. 
It is acorn-shaped. The flavor is 
dry, and one of the most popular 
varieties, Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; 
4, Yb., 80 cts.; YQ Ib. $1.25; Ib., 
$2.25, postpaid. 
80 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
784 Golden Table Queen— _ 
742 Maninioth Whale or Chili 
The outer skin of this great squash is a 
rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow and very 
= thick, and the quality is good and nutritious, 
is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceed- 
Has reached 
It is a wonderful 
Pkt., 15 cts.; 
7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
lbs., and have a 
Flesh: 
sweet potato, cooks 
745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
proaching winter squash in qual- 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
necked fruits become very large if 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
solden yellow skin is finely warted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
12 cts.; oz., 28 cts.; 1% Ib., 65 cts.; 
1% 1b., $1.10; 1b., $2.00; 2 1bs., $3.75, 
postpaid. 
Acorn or Table Queen 
‘ 60 Days 
Also known as Des Moines. It is intermediate in type between the summer 
and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. Like the 
summer varieties it can be eaten when young, and like thé winter types it is 
delicious after ripening and storage. The fruits are very dark green, small, 
acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe the color changes to a rich golden 
yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 
Ib., SO cts.; 1% Ib., $1.25; lb., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. 
746 Giant Summer Straightneck 
55 days. This new variety has become very popular. The squashes 
are of the same size and color as those of the Giant Summer Crook- 
neck but the thick neck is perfectly straight. This makes it consid- 
erably easier to pack the fruits for shipment to distant markets. 
Has beautiful light yellow sweet meat. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 28 cts.;— 
% Ib. 65 cts.; 4% Ihb., $1.10; 1b., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
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