GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 28 
Squash 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. For summer Squash, one 
ounce to 25 hills; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. For winter 
Squash, one ounce to 10 hills; about 3 pounds per acre. 
After danger of frost is past; plant 8 to 10 seeds to the hill 
for summer sorts, about 4 feet apart, the last of May; and 
winter varieties in hills about 8 feet apart, from the middle 
of June to July first. Do not bruise or break the stems 
of winter Squash when gathering. Store in a cool, dr 
place. Dust with pyrocide No. 10 or rotenone to control 
vine borer. 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK, 50 days. A high 
yielding summer Squash. Fruits straight, smooth, and of 
delicate creamy color. Will grow 12 to 14 inches long but 
can be eaten when smaller. Quality unsurpassed. 
Buttercup Squash 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK, 55 days. The largest 
and one of the earliest summer varieties; fruit often 2 to 
22 ft. long, very warty and deep orange in color. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK,. 55 days. A_ stand- 
ard early and productive summer Squash; fruits about a 
foot long, moderately warted and of bright yellow color. 
Above varieties: Oz., 20c; 1/4 
The Four Hubbards 
GOLDEN HUBBARD. 100 days. Similar to the Old Hub- 
bard in form and habit, though smaller and decidedly earli- 
er; shell moderately warted, rich orange-red; flesh deep 
orange, fine quality; good keeper. 
%* IMPROVED HUBBARD. 105 days. The standard win- 
ter Squash. Shell moderately warted; deep dark bronze-green; 
flesh bright yellow, fine grained, thick and dry. ab 
$CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD. 105. days. Similar 
in quality and form to the Hubbard, but fruit larger and a 
little later. 
BLUE HUBBARD. 105 days. A new type of Hubbard 
Squash and said to excel all in the superior quality of its 
flesh. Similar to the original Hubbard but having a hard 
blue-gray shell. 
Above 4 varieties: Oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
BUTTERCUP. 110 days. Rind thin and tough, dark green 
with narrow gray stripes and slight mottling. Orange flesh 
cooks sweet and dry. A small, thick-fleshed Squash of good 
storage and eating qualities. ; ; 
BUTTERNUT. 0 days. A recent introduction which has 
become very popular in the New England states. Fruits 10 
to 12 inches long with neck of about 4 inches in diameter 
which is solid flesh; the seed cavity is located in the lower 
bowl-shaped end. Skin light creamy brown, flesh yellow, 
fine grained and of excellent quality. Matures early and is a 
good keeper. 
Prices on above 2: Oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 85c; 1 Ib., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
CASERTA. 58 days. An early bush type Squash, producing 
fruits at least a week earlier than Cocozelle. Earliness and 
high productivity should make this a favorite for market and 
home garden. Fruits, when young are grayish green, striped 
with darker green; at maturity fruits average 14 to 16 inches. 
ZUCCHINI, 60 days. A well known Italian Marrow type. 
Fruits nearly cylindrical, straight. Color medium green, mot- 
tled with cream-gray and lighter green lace pattern and 
stripes; flesh firm and of delicate flavor. Suitable for quick 
freezing. 
BANANA, (Blue.) 110 days. A prolific oblong variety 20 
inches long by 5!’ inches in diameter, nearly cylindrical, 
convex tapering ends, smooth skinned, end thin and medium 
hard, slate-blue-green in color. Flesh is light orange-yellow, 
thick, firm, solid, dry, free from fiber or stringiness. A pro- 
ductive home and market garden Squash with good keeping 
qualities. 
MAMMOTH TABLE QUEEN. 99 days. Similar to the 
regular ‘Table Queen Squash, but larger in size. The quality 
is unsurpassed and it is a wonderful addition. Much in de- 
mand by both home and market gardeners. 
TABLE QUEEN (Acorn or Des Moines.) 80 days. Ex- 
tremely prolific; one of the most popular for home, market, 
garden and shipping. Fruit pointed acorn shape; 512 inches 
long and 4 inches through, uniformly ridged; skin smooth, 
dark green; shell thin; flesh light yellow, bakes dry and 
sweet. Just right for cutting in half, baking and served to 
two people. 
UCONN, (Bush Acorn.) 70 days. A bush variety with fruit 
similar to Table Queen, but a little smoother and slightly 
smaller. The runnerless growing habit requires less space 
per plant, but will produce many fruits per bush. All- 
America Selection Gold Medal 1950. Fruit is 412 inches long, 
34 inches in diameter, acorn shaped, slightly grooved and 
ridged, shell thin, hard, smooth, dark green. Flesh is orange- 
yellow, rich flavor. 
DELICIOUS. 103 days. The standard of excellence in win- 
ter Squashes. Fruits broad top-shaped, commonly 7 to 8 
inches long; skin very dark green, fairly smooth rind, thin 
but hard; flesh extremely thick, bright yellow, fine grained, 
dry, without fiber, of highest quality. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS. 103 days. Valuable for canners 
because of high starch content and the bright red-orange 
color of the exterior. In shape and season practically the 
same as the original Delicious. 
COCOZELLA DI NAPOLI. 
60 days. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. 60 days. Very early 
summer Squash. 
54 days. A 
EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. 
bush but larger than the above. 
(Italian Vegetable Marrow.) 
true 
Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
50 days. The earliest, most productive 
YANKEE HYBRID. 
summer Squash. Fruits are straight, smooth, attractive and of 
excellent quality. Very similar to the Early Prolific Straight- 
neck, but this is a true hybrid and better for home and 
garden use. 
Oz., 50c; 1% lb., $1.75; 1 Ib., $5.00, postpaid. 
Improved 
Hubbard 
Squash 
All prices quoted herein are subject to change without notice 
