SQUASH, Uconn 
CABBAGE, 
Copenhagen Market 
SWEET CORN 
Golden 
Bantam 
PEPPER, 
California Wonder 
ALL VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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TOMATOES, Rutgers 
PUMPKIN 
Plant in middle of spring among corn; 
or in hills 8’ apart each way. Drop 4 
seeds to a hill. If planted in hills, 
cultivate the same as melons and cu- 
cumbers. For winter use gather before 
frost (leave stem 3” to 4” long) and 
store in warm, dry place. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD—Large fruit with 
flat ends, 15 to 25-lbs. and up to 15-in, Sur- 
face, slightly ribbed, deep orange. Thick 
flesh, orange-yellow, sweet and coarse. 118 
days. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTH—Largest of 
all pumpkins, Valuable for stock feed- 
ing and exhibition, Globular, slightly 
ribbed, flattened, weigh 60 to 90-lb. 
Flesh solid, yellow-orange, coarse, but 
good quality. 120 days. 
| SMALL SUGAR OR NEW ENGLAND PIE— 
Desirable for pie or general use, Round, 
flat end fruit, deep orange, Thick, yellow- 
orange flesh. 118 days. 
RADISH 
Soil should be light, quick and rich to 
insure rapid growth. Slow growth makes 
the flavor too strong. Sow as early as 
ground can be worked, as radishes are 
very hardy. Make successive sowings up 
to hot weather, When in the third leaf, 
thin to give roots plenty of room. Pull 
promptly when mature. The secret of 
crisp, delicious radishes is quick growth, 
prompt picking. 
CHERRY BELLE—All America Top 12, A 
popular short-topped type for both forcing 
and outdoor garden use. Round, smooth 
and red, with crisp firm white flesh, Extra 
early. 22 days. 
CRIMSON GIANT—Large round, 1 to 1]4-in, 
Deep crimson roots, Very crisp and tender 
for its size, 28 days. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE — Globular, 
slightly elongated, bright scarlet. 24 
days. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE 
TIPPED—Carmine red with white tip. 
Flesh white, crisp and mild. 26 days. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST—Roots thicker 
toward bottom. 144-in. long by Y to 
¥a-in, Dull scarlet, white tipped, 25 days 
to maturity. 
WHITE ICICLE—Tapering roots 5 to SIA- 
in., White, mild flesh, 27 days, 
Fall and Winter Varieties 
CELESTIAL OR CHINESE WHITE WINTER 
—White flesh, rather mild in flavor. Roots 
large, 8” long and 2¥2 to 3 inches in diam- 
piee cylindrical with heavy shoulder, 60 
ays. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—Good keeping 
winter variety. White, crisp and pungent, 
8 to 9-in. long, slightly tapered, Edible in 
58 days. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Top-shaped, 3” 
to 4”, Flesh white, crisp and of strong 
flavor, 56 days. 
RUTABAGA 
(SEE TURNIP) 
BEANS, Topcrop 
SALSIFY 
Light, rich soil best and it must be 
stirred to a considerable depth. Sow in 
rows 18” apart. Cover seeds firmly with 
4” of fine soil and thin plants later 
to 2” to 3” apart in the row. Cultivate 
the same as carrots. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—A palat- 
able and nutritious vegetable when cooked. 
Flavor is remarkably similar to oysters, 120 
days. 
SPINACH 
Plant seed in yery rich soil in rows 
spaced 14” to 18” apart. Keep plants 
thinned out from 3” to 6! apart in the 
row. (Seed may also be sown broadcast) 
Sown in fall for winter use and spring 
for early use. 
AMERICA—All America Top 12, The best 
long-standing, heat-resisting, heavy-yield- 
ing, savoy-leaved spinach, 6 to 8 inches 
high and spreads 10 to 12 inches. 62 days. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY, LONG STANDING 
(fr)—A few days later than regular Blooms- 
dale Savoy. Holds from 12 to 14 days longer, 
42 days. 
GIANT NOBEL OR GIANT THICK LEAF— 
Large, vigorous, spreading plant, slow to 
form seed stalks. Heavy yielder. Large, 
thick smooth, deep green leaves. 45 days. 
NEW ZEALAND—Thrives in dry hot weath- 
er. Can be picked repeatedly all season, 
Not a true spinach, but similar when cooked, 
70 days. 
SQUASH 
Follow same planting and culture as 
for melons and cucumbers, Plant sum- 
mer varieties 6 or 8 seeds in hill 3’ to 
4’ apart each way and winter squash 
8’ apart. Plants bear longer if squash is 
picked off as soon as it is ready for use. 
Summer Varieties 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK (fr)— 
All America Top 12. Earlier, smaller, and 
more productive than Giant Summer 
Straightneck, and more uniform, Brilliant 
yellow, Fine for home or market, 50 days. 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK — Prolific 
bush type plant, curved neck fruits around 
4 to 5-lb., 20 to 24-in. long. 4 to 5-in. diam- 
eter, 56 days. 
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—31,” 
long, 9’ in diameter, Retain their white 
color at later stages, 56 days to maturity. 
ZUCCHINI—Stiraight, cylindrical fruits, 3 to 
4-lb., 3 to 5-in. through 10 to 14-in. long, 
Mottled and striped green-creamy-gray. 
Delicate flavored flesh, 60 days. 
Fall and Winter Varieties 
BUTTERNUT—Dry sweet yellow flesh of 
superb texture and excellent flavor. Has 
only a small seed cavity. Is tasty baked or 
boiled, Easily grown and a good keeper. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD—An early, small va- 
riety. Fruits pointed at each end moderately 
warted, Dry, deep orange flesh. 
IMPROVED GREEN HUBBARD (fr)—Most 
widely grown of any winter squash, Round, 
warted, dark green with thick yellow flesh. 
Weight 12 to 14 lbs, 100 days. 
