SQUASH 
CULTURE. Plant when all danger of frost is past. For vin- 
ing varieties plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way. The 
early summer or bush varieties may be planted 5 feet.apart. 
Place 8 to 10 seeds in a hill one-inch deep. When plants are 
three inches high thin to 3 or 4 in a hill. 
The summer squash mostly have bush or upright plants, 
but most of the winter squash are vining in habit. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. 53 DAYS. Matures early and 
will bear quickly. The squash are large size, somewhat flat- 
tened, pure white, with thick flesh of good quality. Pkt., 15c; 
Oz, o0C 14) Ibs GoCs1 lbs, S22 tb. i 
CASERTA (Bush). 46 TO 50 DAYS. An All-America Gold 
Meda! selection for 1949. Is easy to grow, plants being erect 
and runnerless, 30 fruits per plant not unusual. Has long 
cylindrical shape, light, glossy green skin with broken 
Stripes of dull, very dark green. Has good flesh texture that 
aes a flavorful, attractive dish. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % lb., 
5c. 
ZUCCHINI (Black). 55 TO 60*DAYS. Produces extremely 
dark green fruits of fine quality. The plants are truly bush, 
flesh greenish white, well flavored fruits about 12 inches 
long and 2% inches in diameter. They are of best quality 
Be Ge, 4 to 6 inches long. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % 1b., 70c;)1 I1b., 
COCOZELLE OR. VEGETABLE MARROWx. 60 DAYS. 
The fruit is long and slender, of a dark green color at first, 
but when maturing it changes to a lighter green with yel- 
lowish stripes. In best condition to use when 8 to 12 inches 
long. May be sliced and fried or baked. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; 
14 Ib., 70c; 1 1b., $2.00, 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECKx. 56 DAYS. A selec- 
tion of summer squash with a straight neck instead of the 
usual crookneck. It grows about 18 to 20 inches in length, 
is very thick meated and has a beautiful orange color. PKt., 
15c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 65c; 1 Ilb., $1.75. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. 55 DAYS. The fruits 
are of true crookneck type, heavily warted and of light 
golden color, 18 to 24 inches long, 4% inches through. For 
foe on market garden. PKt., 15c; 0z., 30c; % I1b., 65c; 1 
WINTER VARIETIES 
SWEET POTATO SQUASH (Delicata). 100 DAYS. Fruits 
grow 6 to 8 inches long. Have a very thick flesh, unusually 
sweet and tender. They are a real table delicacy. Pkt., 15c; 
oz., 35c; % I1b., 90c; 1 1b., $2.50. 
BUTTER- 
Cc : 
medium to 
small in size, 
the yellow flesh 
is very thick 
and the flavor 
delicious. The 
shape is some- 
what of a tur- 
ban with a 
tendency to be- 
ing flat. Out- 
side color is 
dark green. 
Pkt bes OZ, 
35c; % lb., 90c; 
1 1b., $2.50. 
BANANA SQUASH. 110 DAYS. One of the best varieties 
for either summer or winter use. Shell is grayish-green and 
the flesh is a deep golden color. Cooks smooth and of a 
delicious flavor. Fruits measure 20 to 24 inches long, 6 inch- 
es thick. Excellent for pies. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; % Ib., 90e; 1 
lb., $2.50. 
KITCHENETTE. 110 DAYS. It is a small size Hubbard, 
weight about 5 pounds each. Outside a glossy dark green 
color. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % 1b., 75c; 1 1lb., $2.25. 
BUTTERNUT SQUASHx. 103 DAYS. Do not confuse this 
squash with Buttercup. Butternut is a winter variety of 
very high quality. Flesh is golden orange, firm and of 
smooth texture. It is not stringy. Fruits are club shaped, 
about 10 to 12 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin is 
tan-cream in color. Excellent baking squash. PKt., 15c; oz., 
30c; % lb., 75c; 1 1b., $2.25. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS*f. 100 DAYS. Its dry flesh makes 
it desirable for canning and home gardens. Fruits top- 
shaped, weight 7 lbs. Skin bright reddish orange with deep 
green tip at blossom end. Thick sweet flesh, golden orange 
color. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; %4 1b., 65c; 1 1b., $2.00. 
Sweet Potato Squash 
Buttercup 
MATURITY FIGURES 
After the name of most vegetable varieties you will find 
figures representing the approximate number of days re- 
quired to mature the plants, from the time of planting 
the seed to the time the vegetables are ready to eat. 
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TABLE QUEEN. 80 DAYS. Fruit acorn shaped, color 
dark green, size 6 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, of 
good quality. Flesh is rich orange-yellow, cooking as dry 
and sweet as a sweet potato. A fine variety for home or 
market garden. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % 1b., 65c; 1 1b., $1.75. 
MAMMOTH TABLE QUEEN. 80 DAYS. Similar to the 
well known Table Queen excepting size which is about 
double that of the regular Table Queen. PKt., 15c; 0z., 30c; 
Y% 1b., 70c; 1 1b., $2.00. 
UCONN (Bush). 75 DAYS. Another All-America Gold 
Medal Winner. Of a Table Queen type but growing on bush 
instead of vine. Fruits are dark green with a slight flecking. 
A heavy bearer. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
GOULD’S IMPROVED 
HUBBARDx 110 DAYS. 
This squash is the favorite 
for long keeping. The vines 
are strong and very produc- 
tive, The skin “isi Prather 
smooth, of a dark green col- 
or. When well matured and 
dried, it becomes very hard 
and will keep well into the 
winter. Flesh is bright 
orange yellow, fine grained 
dry, sweet flavored. Pkt., 
15c; oz., '30ce; % I1bi,4 65c¢; 
Lbs S200 
CHICAGO WARTED HUB- 
BARD. 110 DAYS. Very 
similar to Gould’s Hubbard, 
but skin is darker and cov- 
ue ered with heavy warts. Also 
a good keeper. Pkt., 15c; oz., 
Improved Hubbard 30c; % Ilb., 65¢e; 1 lb. $2.00. 
GOULD’S BLUE HUBBARD. 110 DAYS. A strain of 
the regular Hubbard. Fruit is large, blue-gray shell, long 
keeping and finest quality. A very popular variety. Flesh 
is bright yellow, thick, fine grained, very dry and sweet. 
Pkt; loc; oz, 20ck 445 lb 65e391 Ibs $2.00) 
SWISS CHARD 
Chard is rich in Vitamin A and iron, also good for their rich 
mineral and tonic properties. 
FORDHOOK SWISS CHARD. 50 TO 56 DAYS. White 
leaf stalks and midribs are cooked and served in the same 
manner aS aSparagus, making a most delicious vegetable. 
Cook leaves like spinach. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15¢c; % Ib, 35c; 
Tere 0c. 
GIANT LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD. 50 TO 55 DAYS. 
The favorite of the chard family. The leaves are very large 
and curly and make a very attractive dish when cooked 
up as greens.-Pkt., 10c; 0Z., 15c; %& Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., 90c. 
BURPEE’S RHUBARB GHARD. 60 DAYS. A new Swiss 
chard that looks like rhubarb—large center rib of beautiful 
red. Grows quick and continuous for several months. Deli- 
cious and tasty with a fine flavor. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25¢e; % 
TOBACCO 
Sow tobacco seed in greenhouse or hotbed in March or 
April and transplant to the open field when danger of 
EFOStHIS Wpast. Eikt. elo C OZ TDC: 
TURNIPS © 
CULTURE. Turnips are the easiest to grow of any root 
crop. Sow in early spring for summer crop, and late in 
July or early August for late fall crop. One ounce will 
sow 200 feet in drill; thin to 4 inches apart. 
SHOGOIN. 42 DAYS. Adapted to table use for roots, but 
especially good fur greens. Quick growing and supplies 
large edible leaves and round white roots. Flesh is white, 
ae As excellentmawalitven Dita! (es Moz.) albe- sl, lb) ep eal: 
x Cc. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVEDx. 46 DAYS. Rather flat 
and of medium size. Color: purple above ground! and white 
below, flesh white, fine grained, sweet and never stringy. 
Pkt. 10e; Oz, 15¢; :Wealb.y 25¢; 1 1b., 60c, 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 58 DAYS. A general 
favorite with all, will form good sized bulbs in seven or 
eight weeks. Of a perfect globe shape with smooth white 
skin; flesh pure white, firm, sweet and crisp. Pkt lies oz., 
Ibe; 44 Ib., 2he; 1 1b., 60ci 
SNOWBALL or EARLY SIX WEEKS. 43 DAYS. Very 
early, round with pure white flesh. One of the best table 
varieties. Very mild and an excellent winter keeper. PKt., 
L0G) O27; 1c; 245 lbh 2 Colm lpem60 cs 
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