52 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"’—Established 1870 
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. 
755 New Buttercup 
A North Dakota origination, de- 
veloped by Prof. Yeager. Fruits 
weigh 8 to 5 lbs., 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.; 
ly, 1b., 85 cts.; > Ib., $1.25; Ib, 
$2.25, postpaid, 
Any 3 Pkts. Squash for 35 cts. 
740 My own original introduction from Mexico. 120 days. A 
winter squash of first quality. Shape long and cylindrical, 
eolor grayish blue. The golden yellow flesh is thick, fine 
grained, dry, very sweet and delicious. Easy to prepare. A 
good keeper. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; %4 Jb., 85 cts.; % Ib., 
$1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. aH 
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. Pkt., 
Fase ZF { a VE \\ 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % Ib., 85 cts.; 
737 : ‘. 749 This is a rich golden yellow scalloped bush aa \% th. $1.25; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
7 mer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality an 
Improved Chicago W arted is very Pipe ib 65 days. Weed for cooking nnes 736 A T bl 
green an e ripe fruits will make good pies. In 
Hubbard shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 15 COR or apie Queen 
120 days. Slightly larger and much more heavily cts.;_02., 40 cts.; %4 Ib., 85 cts.; % 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 
Highly recommended. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0oz., 40 cts.; %4 Ib. Kitchenette 
85 cts.; %4 Ib., $1.25; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. A new Dwarf 
Hubbard that 
combines the bet- 4 
ter qualities of 
several varieties. 110 
days. Has the size of 
the Table Queen; the 
delightful flavor of 
the Delicious, keep- = : 
ing qualities and yield of Hubbard. 
Kitchenette runs 5 to 7 pounds. The 
quality is splendid—it cooks up mealy 
and dry, with a delicious nutty flavor. 
sie re Just the right size for average family 
743 Golden Delicious use and a favorite with mah. garden- 
100 days. The earliest winter squash excelling all ers. Pkt., 15 cts. ; 02, 40 cts. ; VA Ib., 
others in quality. The fruits are heart-shaped, medium : 
sized, smooth, dark green, sometimes with light green | 85 cts. ; lf, Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
stripes at the blossom end. Keeps well, for the shell 
is hard, though thin. The bright yellow flesh is su- 
perbly sweet, rich flavored, fine grained, dry and thick. 
An ideal home garden type. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; 
% Ib., 85 cts.; 4% Ib., $1.25; 1b., $2.25, pestpaid. 
60 Days 
ale _ 
SSS 
Also known as Des Moines. It is intermediate in type between the summer 
and winter varieties and combines the advantages of both classes. Like the 
summer varieties it can be eaten when young, and like the winter types it is 
delicious after ripening and storage. The fruits are very dark green, small, 
acorn shaped, and well ribbed, When ripe the color changes to a rich golden 
yellow. The flesh is deep yellow, dry and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 40 ets.; %4 
lb., 85 cts.; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. 
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 Ih., 85 cts.; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
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SPECIAL 
' OFFER 
1—WEEDER 
1—TROWEL 
For $1.25 
496 Mango Melon or Vegetable Peach 
Cultivated the same as muskmelon, but used 
only for mangoes, preserving, pies or pick- 
ling. The fruit has the size, shape and golden 
yellow color of an orange. The flesh is snow 
white, and makes excellent preserves and 
pickles. Very productive. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 
75 cts., 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.; 
oz., 40 cts.; %4 Ib., 85 cts., postpaid. 
Both are made of 
Tempered Steel . 
Sharp Edged 
Blades 
1693 GARDEN TROWEL, 75 cts. 
Handy tool in garden, or 
greenhouse. 
ONLY 75c 
