52 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
‘Edge of Your Geter.  SQQUASH—For Summer and Winter Use 
z of Winter, 15 Hills; 7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
755 New Buttercup 
A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits , 
weigh 8 to 5 lbs., and have a See 
tough, thin, green skin. Flesh: 
deep rich orange, untinged with 
green with smooth texture. This 
squash is an excellent keeper, 
with little waste or shrinkage. 
It is acorn-shaped. The flavor is 
5 similar to the sweet potato, cooks 
740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long and cylindrical, ; dry, and one of the most popular 
eolor grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine iff = : bie bo d D 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Basy to prepare. A | : varieties. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
$125; Ann Bee pecioatl uae ER ya = = Y, Ib. 85 cts.; Y Ib., $1.25; Ib., 
. $2.25, postpaid. 
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745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
proaching winter squash in qual- 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
4 necked fruits become very large if 
\ SS oe = SJ permitted to ripen. The deep 
; \\ ny ‘ S=> Ly ey golden*yellow skin is finely warted. 
AN) : Se J The flesh is salmon yellow. Pkt., 
NUYS 
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ANE SiN ; 3 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 1b 85 cts.; 
= : : 1% Ih., $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
749 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush sum- : “4 » 8 e pe +? = 
mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and 
737 1 
Improved Chicago Warted is very pe ogee: 65 days. Used for cooking when 73 
Hubbard Shape and size similar tothe White Buch, Pee, is | °°  Acom or Table Queen 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily ets.; 02., 40 cts.; % Ib., 85 cis.; % Ib., $1.25: Ib., 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was bred. | $2.25, postpaid. Le 60 Days 
The fruits are an attractive bronze green pane well 753 af . 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 2 
and rich flavored. The wens are vigorous and produc- New Baby Hubbard or 
tive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. ; 
Highly recommended. PkKt., 15, cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 1% Ihb., Kitchenette 
85 cts.; 4% 1b., $1.25; lb., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. A new Dwarf 
Hubbard that 
combines the bet- 
ter qualities of ~ 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of 
the Delicious, keep- 
ing iti i =| Also known as Des Moines. It is intermediate in type between the summer 
ae qualities and_ yield of Hubbard. and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. Like the 
Kitchenette runs 5. to 7 pounds. The summer varieties it can be eaten when young, and like the; winter types it is 
7 . = o delicious after ripening and storage. The fruits are very dark green, small, 
quality Is splendad—it cooks up mealy acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe the color changes to a rich golden 
‘al ie] 1 "Ar yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 ets.; 14 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. ib., 85 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. 
ATERLTS Just the right size for average family 
743 Cl i 7” é : ro) 
Golden Delicious use and a favorite with market garden- 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all na ° cH 
others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium ers. Pkt., 15 cts. ; 02., 40 cts. ; V4 Ib., 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green 85 cts.; 14 Ib. 1.25; 1b., $2.25 ostpaid. 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell 89 cts.; 7 Ib., $1.25; Tb., $2.25, postpaid. 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su- 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thiol. 735 Blue Hubbard 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 110 days. A new distinct t 0 : 
1%, lb., 85 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.25; lb. $2.25, postpaid. : vy 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 746 C0: G 
grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Keeps Giant Summer Straightneck 
well. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; Y% Ib., 85 55 days. This new variety has become very popular. The squashes 
cts.; 4% Ib., $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. are of the same size and color as those of the Giant Summer Crook- 
| neck but the thick neck is perfectly straight. sihis makes it consid- 
54 erably easier to pack the fruits for shipment to distant markets. 
Golden Table Queen Has beautiful light yellow sweet meat. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 
90 Days 4 lb., 85 cts.; % Ib., $1.25; 1b., $2.25, postpaid. 
Resembles the regular Table Queen, ex- 
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cept the size is slightly larger and the color baby a 2 bags 4 
is deep beautiful gold. The fruits are 1692 SHUMWAY oo % 
deeply ribbed, pointed at the blossom end; SPECIAL HAND we 
the orange flesh is thick, dry and of fine OFFER S 
texture. The golden ripeness of this fruit 
gives it an attractive appearance on the 1—WEEDER 
market that appeals to the critical buyer. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 4% Ib, 85 cts; 1—TROWEL 
VY, Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
742 Mammoth Whale or Chili 
90 days. 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. It 
*is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceed- 
ing ordinary’ pumpkins in this respect. It is a pro- 
lific variety and a good winter keeper. Has reached 
the* great weight of 150 pounds. It is a wonderful 
sort to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
o0z., 40 cts.; 44 lb., 85 cts., postpaid. 
1693 GARDEN TROWEL, 65 cts. 
Handy tool in garden, or 
greenhouse. 
ONLY 65c 
