SQUASH—BUSH VARIETIES (Continued) 
EARLY YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK (BABY CROOK- 
NECK). (45 days.) It is the most extensively grown of any 
variety of squash in Florida. The fruits are small, with thin, 
curved neck. Its rich, bright, lemon-yellow color gives it a 
very good market appearance, and is in big demand on all 
southern markets. Our stock of this popular variety is very 
early and exceedingly prolific and has been selected for uni- 
formly shaped fruits with a pronounced crook. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
WOOD’S EARLY PROLIFIC (Patty Pan Type). (42 days.) 
This is the earliest, meatiest, and most prolific of the patty 
pan type. It will average seven days earlier than Early White 
Bush, mature all of its fruits quickly and will be almost half 
through producing by the time Early White Bush begins 
making much of a crop when planted at the same time. The 
plants are extremely prolific, producing round, smooth, deep, 
thick fruits, very slightly scalloped, and of creamy-white color, 
usually with a light greenish cast. The fruits are deeper and 
thicker than the White Bush, being bulged at both stem and 
blossom ends. A very good variety to grow where early 
squashes of the bush scallop type are desired for home use 
or for shipment. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH. (Patty Pan Type.) (48 days.) This 
is a popular type of squash for shipment to Northern markets. 
The smooth fruits are of pale green color when very young, 
becoming white as they grow, are round and flat but deep, with 
ridged or scalloped edges, measuring up to five or six inches 
across by three inches thick when ready to market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1% Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. (Patty Pan Type). (50 days.) 
A large strain of the Early White Bush, fruits being about 
one-third larger, measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter. It is 
slightly later in maturing and not quite so prolific as Early 
White Bush. White color is retained in later stages. The fruits 
are thick, tender, and of very good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4% Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.15 per Ib. 
A typical fruit of Mammoth White Bush Squash 
SQUASH - RUNNING VARIETIES 
Plant one pound per acre of running varieties — 
In the garden plant one packet to 50 feet for a family 
of 3 or 4 people. 
Butternut Squash 
Culture. Cultural requirement similar to bush squash (see 
page 30), but running varieties require much more room, 
planting in rows 6 to 8 feet apart and hills at least 3 to 4 feet 
apart. Plant 3 to 5 seeds in each hill, and thin to two plants 
when three inches high. Generally grown as a spring crop 1n 
Florida. 
The running varieties of squash are distinct from the bush 
varieties—the vines run 10 to 12 feet. The fruits are left on the 
vines until fully grown with a hard rind, and are then harvested 
by cutting the stem. Running squash may be stored in a cool, 
dry place until desired for use, but must be handled carefully 
to avoid bruising. Unlike bush squashes, which are prepared 
only by boiling or frying, fruits of the running varieties may 
be stored and used either boiled, baked or for making delicious 
squash pies. 
BUTTERNUT. (80 days.) Vines produce an immense num- 
ber of bottleneck or long pear-shaped yellowish-brown or deep 
buff-colored fruits. Fruits weigh 2/2 to 4 Ibs., 8 to 10 inches 
long, and 3 to 4 inches in diameter at the largest diameter. The 
outer shell is smooth and hard, making this squash a wonderful 
shipper and keeper. The dry flesh is yellow, fine-textured, 
sweet, and of excellent flavor. A good keeper and of high edible 
quality when used as an individual baker. Also excellent for 
making pies. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 85c; 1 Ib. $3.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.90 per Ib. 
BOSTON MARROW. (95 days.) A very productive early 
maturing~variety, making larger sized squash, and maturing 
about two weeks earlier than the old Blue Hubbard which it 
resembles in shape. Our strain of this variety has an attractive 
deep-orange skin which is somewhat rough and quite hard. 
Thick, fine grained yellow flesh of excellent quality. Useful 
for canning and for fresh market. Can be held for a long time if 
fully mature with a hard rind when harvested and kept in a 
dry, cool, airy place. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.90 per Ib. 
TABLE QUEEN (ACORN). (60 days.) Extremely early for 
a running squash. Makes an enormous yield over a long season. 
Fruits very dark green, weighing about 2 lbs., with sides deeply 
ribbed, and with a point at the blossom end. Yellow-colored 
flesh is very fine-grained and sweet when baked like Hubbard 
squash. It is a very good keeper and desirable for home and 
market use, also for shipping. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 45c; 1 Ib. $1.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.40 per Ib. 
ALAGOLD (Improved African Squash). (100 days.) This im- 
proved strain of African squash is known as “Alagold Pump- 
kin.” It is very resistant to all types of insects which commonly 
attack squash in the south. Furthermore, the vines seem to be 
resistant to the various diseases to which squash is subject. The 
vines are long and very prolific. The firm-fleshed, long- 
keeping, mature fruits are edible either as baked squash or 
made into pies. The flesh is very thick and of a cream or 
salmon color. The fruits are bell shape with a smooth and 
very tough rind, 8 to 10 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide at 
the lower or thickest end and average about 5 pounds in weight. 
The rind is of a dark green color, maturing to a deep yellow 
or buff color. Some growers report they have kept unbruised 
fruits in good condition for as long as a year. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.90 per Ib. 
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