VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES Kd KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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Re aSiee PUMPKIN Zucea 
Calabaoza 
Cucurbita moschata 
Pumpkins are considered native to the New World and to have been cultivated by 
Indians for some time before the white man arrived. The genetic classification and the 
popular classification of what constitutes a pumpkin, squash, or summer squash are not 
consistent. Many varities commonly known as pumpkin are squash and vice versa. 
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Uses Code Days 
ALAGOLD HMC PUMPS 98 
Originated by Dr. C. L. Isbell at the Alabama Experiment Station from South 
African seed stock. The vines are vigorous and prolific, and show resistance 
to certain insects. The deep orange color and fine texture of flesh recommend 
it for fresh use or canning. 
FRUIT —8 inches long and 5 inches in diameter, weighs around 5 pounds; 
bulbous base where seeds are borne, and with straight neck; dark 
green with longitudinal orange mottling turning to buff at maturity. 
FLESH—Orange, thick, solid, of good texture and flavor. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD or Big Tom C. pepo HMC PSALM 120 
A standard old field variety used for canning. Productive and of good quality. 
FRUIT —Average about 12 inches long, 14 inches in diameter; weighs up to 
20 pounds; round and flattened on the ends, with smooth, hard, 
somewhat grooved surface, orange-yellow in color. 
FLESH—Medium thin rather light yellow color, fair quality. 
CUSHAW CROOKNECK GOLDEN HMC PYTHA 115 
A large type used for baking, boiling, canning, and for pies. Easily grown in 
corn fields. Produces a large number of fruits per vine. 
FRUIT —20 inches long; weighs 12 pounds; golden yellow in color; crooked 
neck which is long and slender; blossom end enlarged to 9 inches 
in diameter contains the seeds; shell, smooth and hard at maturity. 
FLESH—Medium thick, rich yellow, dry, and sweet. 
CUSHAW CROOKNECK GREEN STRIPED H PSHAW 115 
Widely grown for stock feed, but sometimes used by canners. Makes good 
pies. Like the rest of the cushaws, it is exceedingly prolific. 
FRUIT —20 inches long and 9 inches in diameter; weighs around 12 pounds; 
skin smooth and white, with mottled green stripes; shell, hard at 
maturity; neck curved, but not as much as the Golden Cushaw. 
FLESH—Yellow, thick, solid, and fairly fine grained. 
CUSHAW CROOKNECK WHITE or Jonathan H PYXID 112 
Similar to the Green Striped in type and usefulness, except neck is shorter 
and a little better for storage because it is harder. 
FRUIT —18 inches long and 8 inches in diameter; weighs around 10 pounds; 
skin, creamy white; rind, hard. 
FLESH—tThick, solid, fine grained, and of fine quality. 
DICKINSON HC POOLE 120 
Many canners are now using this fine variety for their entire production be- 
cause of its heavy yield and good quality. 
FRUIT —18 inches long, 12 inches in diameter, uniformly oval shape. Weight 
up to 25 pounds. Light yellow colored, smooth skin. 
FLESH—Thick, meaty, very rich orange color and excellent, smooth texture. 
EARLY SUGAR or New England Pie C. pepo HMC PUFFY 115 
An excellent pumpkin for canning. A small, prolific variety and a good 
keeper; has excellent quality. 
FRUIT —6 inches deep and 8 inches in diameter; weighs around 4 pounds; 
round but flattened at the ends; slightly grooved, hard shell, very 
dark orange. 
FLESH—Fairly thick; fine texture; orange-yellow; sweet flavor, of excellent 
quality. 
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