Tri-State’s Winter Squash 
Cuxtture. Plant about July 1, 8 to 10 seeds in hills 6 feet apart. 1 oz. plants 10 hills. 
SQUASH 
BUTTERNUT 
100 days 
A recent introduction which 
has become very popular in the 
New England States. Fruits 10 
to 12 inches long, with neck 
about 4 inches in diameter, 
which is solid flesh; the small 
seed cavity is located in the 
lower bowl-shaped end. Skin 
light creamy brown; flesh yel- 
low, fine grained and of excellent 
quality. Also a good keeper. 
BOSTON MARROW. 97 days. We have a new and 
improved strain of this variety, which we know will 
suit the most critical grower. Fruits are large, 
commonly 10 to 12 inches through, almost spherical; 
skin slightly roughened hard and brittle. The color 
both inside and outside is rich orange-red. The 
flesh is much thicker than other stocks of Boston 
Marrow. In and around Philadelphia Boston Marrow 
Squash is referred to as “Pie Pumpkin.”’ You should 
try some of our strain for at least a part of your crop 
this year. We know you will be well satisfied. 
RED or GOLDEN HUBBARD. 100 days. This va- 
riety is a little smaller than the Improved Hubbard 
and frequently a little earlier. Rind is golden orange 
and warted. Flesh is deep golden orange, fine grained; 
SPECIAL BLUE HUBBARD. 110 days. Similar 
to the original type of Hubbard Squash except that 
the fruits are blue-gray and grow to enormous size. 
The flesh is thick, of deep yellow color and of fine 
flavor and texture. This Squash is a very profitable 
farm crop, as there is a great demand for these large 
fine Squash, especially on the eastern markets. We 
have an exceptional strain of this variety. 
IMPROVED GREEN HUBBARD. 105 days. The 
standard winter Squash for home, market garden 
and shipping. Fruits large, commonly 9 to 10 inches 
through, globular, dark bronze-green, moderately 
warted, rind very hard and strong; flesh very thick, 
deep orange-yellow, fine grained and dry, of splendid 
quality. 
cooks very dry and has a rich flavor. Very prolific. | LARGE TABLE QUEEN (ACORN). 80 days. Ex- 
A favorite with market gardeners and canners. 
5 per cent discount before April | 
when cash accompanies the order. 
tremely prolific; one of the most popular for home, 
market garden and shipping. Fruits pointed, acorn 
shaped, 51% inches long and 4 inches through, uni- 
formly ridged; skin smooth, dark green; shell thin; 
flesh light yellow, bakes dry and sweet. 
28 TRI-STATE SEED COMPANY, Inc. 
PHILADELPHIA 6, PA. 
