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ramstveeces — SQUASH—For Summer and Winter Use _ ; 
1 Oz. Summer Squash Plants 25 Hills; 4 Lbs. Per Acre—1 Oz. of Winter, 15 Hills; 7 Lbs. Per Acre. 
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= —— = =o QUASH 755 New Buttercup 
Tm ANG 2 A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits 
weigh 3 to 5 Ibs., and have a 
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 
similar to the sweet potato, cooks 
dry, and one of the most popular 
varieties. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
1/7, 1b., 85 cts.;) 4oalb.,, $1.25; “1b, 
$2.25, postpaid. 
"740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long and eylindrical, 
eolor grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. A 
rood keeper. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; % Ib., 85 cts.; % Ib., 
$1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
745 A choice summer variety, ap- 
proaching winter squash in qual- 
ity. 55 days. The uniform curve- 
necked fruits become very large if 
permitted to ripen. The deep 
golden yellow skin is finely warted. 
The flesh is salmon yellow. PkKt., 
15 cts.; 02z., 40 cts.; %4 Ib., 85 cts.; - 
14 Yb., $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
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749 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush sum- 
737 Improved Chicago Warted pe ouuneh, awe ee is not excelled in quality and ; 
a fc e dove) pe for cooking when 736 : 
green and he ripe fruits will make good pies. In | f 
- Hubbard shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt, 15 Acorn or Table Queen is 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily cts.3_0%., 40 cts.; % Ib., 85 ets.; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., 
warted than true Hubbard from which it was bred. $2.25, postpaid. 
The’ fruits are’an attractive bronze green and_ well 
shaped. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, dry 753 
and rich flavored. The vines are vigorous and produc- New Baby Hubbard or 
tive. Very hard shelled, and an excellent keeper. 7 
Tighly recommended. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; % Ih., Kitchenette 
5 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.25; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. A new Dwarf 
Hubbard that 
ter qualities of 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of = 
the Delicious, keep- Se 
ing qualities 1 of Hu ard, Also known as Des Moines. It is intermediate in type between the summer 
aa and. y eld : ubbard and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. Like the 
KKitechenette runs’ 5 to 7 pounds. The summer varieties it can peace wheg ewes. and like the ee types it “ia 
; 1a 4 3 aed ‘ delicious after ripening and storage. e fruits are very dark green, small, 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy acorn shaped, and well ribbed. When ripe the color changes’ to a righ en 
¢ } x4 7A1 7 yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, ,dry and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 ets.; %4 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. | [h.)°Sh ets:; 14 Ib., $1.25; Ib, $2.253 2 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid, a 
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ar. ; a cae Just the right size for average famil : 
743 e ° / od U i #) 5 a Po y 3 % 
Golden Delicious use and a favorite with market garden- 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all mee . ; 
Bthers in quality. ee fruits are heart-shaped, medium BB ot ibhas $108 Th fo at vf r 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green Cts..: s f ; 3 : fe) id. 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell 85 cts.; 7 Ih., $1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su- i e 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. Ge, 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; AP 
¥, 1b., 85 cts.; 4% lb., $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. Zn @ fs Si 
746 Giant Summer Straightneck 
55 days. This new variety has become very popular. The squashes 
are of the same size and color as those of the Giant Summer Crook- 
neck but the thick neck is perfectly straight. This makes it consid- 
erably easier to pack the fruits for shipment to distant markets. 
Has beautiful light yellow sweet meat. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 
14 lb., 85 cts.; % Ib., $1.25; 1b., $2.25, postpaid. 
1692— 
496 Mango Melon or Vegetable Peach SPECIAL 
Cultivated the same as muskmelon, but used OFFER y ' 
only for mangoes, preserving, pies or pick- 
ling. The fruit has the size, shape and golden 1—WEEDER 
yellow color of an orange. The flesh is snow 
white, and makes excellent preserves and 1—TROWEL 
pickles. Very productive. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 
75 cts., postpaid. For $1.15 
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- 
lifie 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.; 
oz., 40 cts.; %4 I1b., 85 cts., postpaid. 
1693 GARDEN TROWEL, 75 cts. 
Handy tool in garden, or 
greenhouse. 
