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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. 29
Pumpkin
One oz. will plant 25 hills; 4 lbs. will plant one acre.
The best, most enterprising and most prosperous farmers put in a crop of pumpkins every year. They can be grown separately or with a corn or potato crop, and do not seem to interfere in the least. They are valuable for feeding to stock, and what is a fair without pumpkins, or a Thanksgiving dinner without a pumpkin pie? Planted with corn, two pounds will plant one acre.
New Atlas.--What do you think of a pumpkin weighing 300 pounds? It is not an impossibility, as that weight has been exceeded in this variety, which is an improvement on the Mammoth Chili. Our seed is the result of years of selection, and was saved only from the largest sized, perfect shaped specimens, which will be sure to produce enormous fruits if properly grown. It is just the thing for exhibition at fairs. Flesh is rich yellow, very thick, and excellent quality, nutritious and profitable to grow for stock feeding. Keeps well. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.
[Image of Atlas with pumpkin on his shoulders labelled Atlas Pumpkin.]
"From one seed of the Atlas Pumpkin received from you I grew one vine which produced four pumpkins. The largest weight 175 lbs., the second 168 lbs., third 138 lbs., fourth 96 lbs., or 577 lbs. in all."--Hardy Hughes, Myrtle Creek, Ore.
King of Mammoths.--The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and good quality. We know of one specimen that reached the enormous weight of 245 lbs. One customer writes us that he grew one that weighed 158 lbs., and on the same vine he had five other pumpkins from 80 to 104 lbs. each in weight -- over 640 lbs. grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners, just think of that kind of a crop! Will it not pay to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed is from select specimens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50.
[Image of pumpkin labelled King of Mammoth Pumpkin]
Mammoth Tours.--Is also called "Mammoth Whale." Grows to an immense size, sometimes 3 feet in length, and to a weight of 100 to 200 pounds. Flesh of a salmon color. Seed of a peculiar shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Mammoth Etampes.--Giant variety from France. Bright red color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Collection of Mammoth Pumpkins One Packet Each of New Atlas, Mammoth Tours, King of Mammoths and Mammoth Etampes. Only Twenty cents
Yankee Pie.--The noted New England Pie or Small Sugar Pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field but is smaller, very sweet, fine grained and one of the best varieties for table use. It pleases everyone for making pies. Early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[Image of pie and pumpkins labelled Yankee Pie Pumpkin]
Calhoun, or Thanksgiving Pie.--A great improvement on the Large Cheese. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, fine grained; seed cavity is very small. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c.
Japanese Pie.--This is similar in size and form to the well known Cushaw, but the skin is deep green, with darker stripes turning to yellow as fruit ripens; earlier than any other pumpkin. Seeds marked with curious indentations. Flesh is very thick, a rich crimson color, dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
[Image of an elongated gourd-shaped pumpkin labelled Japanese Pie.]
Large Cheese, or Improved Kentucky Field.--Large flat fruit; creamy buff skin; thick flesh. Usually called Sweet Pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Big Tom.--A greatly improved strain of Yankee or Connecticut Field Pumpkin which has been selected for many years to secure the most uniform type. Not only are the pumpkins larger and smoother but the yield is nearly double that of the old variety. We recommend it to our customers as the very best type of cornfield pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. Five pounds by express or freight at 35c per lb.
[Image of pumpkins in the field labelled Big Tom Pumpkin.]
Golden Cushaw, or Jonathan.--Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. Large, bottle-shaped sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Golden Russet.--An extra choice sweet variety, also called Winter Luxury. Golden yellow, netted or russeted over surface; small to medium size. Unsurpassed as a pie pumpkin and a good seller on market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Connecticut Field.--Is the common field or cow pumpkin. If you have any live stock plant some of these. Oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. by mail 35c. By exp. or frt. 10 lbs. $2.25.
Grow pumpkins in the waste places on the farm. They will prove profitable.
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Radish
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 8 to 10 lbs. will sow an acre in drill.
Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks, until midsummer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes," and we think it cannot be surpassed.
Early Bird.--Decidedly the earliest of all radishes. Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender radish, and with loose soil and proper culture the Early Bird is ready for the table in twenty days from time of sowing the seed, which makes it one of the most desirable sorts ever offered for either forcing or outdoor culture. It is of round or turnip shape as shown in our illustration, of bright scarlet color and pure white flesh, which is tender, crisp and of the very best flavor. It has few and short leaves, which admits of very close growing, thus producing a large number of bundles of radishes on the same ground. Very desirable for the home garden and money maker for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
[Image of three radishes an a bird among rows of radishes in the field labelled Early Bird Radish.]
Sparkler.--This is a new extra early white-tipped round radish. It is distinct in that the white tip is larger and more pronounced than in any other variety. Much more of the root is white than shown in our illustration, and the contrasting colors being so nearly equal gives it a more attractive appearance than any of the varieties now on the list. Well adapted for either forcing in frames or for the private garden. Will brighten the whole table if placed in a glass dish where colors show to good advantage. Quality unsurpassed; remain solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
[Image of several round radishes with red tips labelled Sparkler Radish]
Violet Queen Radish.--A novelty of 1908 and decidedly the handsomest of all radishes. It is a small, round or turnip-shaped variety of a beautiful violet-purple color, sometimes shading to white near the tip, thus giving it a very pleasing aspect. It matures quickly, is solid, crisp and of excellent flavor, and does not become pithy quickly. For best results grow in loose, rich soil and cultivate well. It is very showy on the table, especially when put in a glass dish with red and white radishes. Do not fail to try it. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
[Image of round radishes with white tips labelled Violet Queen Radish.]
French Breakfast.--Of medium size and olive shape, with small top; quick growth; beautiful scarlet color shading to white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[Image of elongated radishes with white tips labelled French Breakfast.]
Rosy Gem.--A handsome globe-shaped variety of rosy scarlet, shading to white at tip. Similar to Scarlet Gem, but lighter color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Early Scarlet Turnip.--A small, round, red, turnip-shaped radish, of quick growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
[Image of bunch of round radishes labelled Early Scarlet Turnip.]
Improved Chartier.--Roots are long and cylindrical, scarlet rose above, shading into pure waxy white at the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavor. Stands hot weather well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
Early Long Scarlet, or Short Top--An old standard variety; of quick growth; long, slender root. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
Cincinnati Market.--Also called by some the Glass Radish. An excellent long radish, having small top. The best long red radish for forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Crimson Giant Forcing.--The most profitable variety for market gardeners, and may well be considered the most valuable new variety which has been sent out for many years. A rapid growing sort, developing roots of beautiful deep crimson color, perfect shape and more than double the size of any other forcing variety. The old standard sorts, such as Rosy Gem and Scarlet Globe, usually measure from two to three inches in circumference while the Crimson Giant often measures nine inches in circumference without getting pithy or hollow, and retains its firmness and tenderness of flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
[Image of a bunch of round radishes labelled Crimson Giant Forcing.]
[Iowa Standard logo]
Iowa Standard Early Radish.--If you are only growing one variety of radish, we are sure you will be pleased with this choice sort. It is larger in size and considerably longer than the Scarlet Globe, and of handsome bright scarlet color throughout. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[Image of group of slightly elongated radishes labelled Iowa Standard Radish.]
Early Scarlet Gem.--An extremely early variety which has matured fit for the table in seventeen to twenty days from the time of sowing the seed and is fully grown in less than four weeks. It is of a perfect globe shape, and of a bright, rich scarlet color, tipped with white, thus making it particularly handsome on the table. The Scarlet Gem has very few leaves, therefore is an excellent variety for forcing, and gardeners will find it an "A No. 1" seller on the market. In quality it stands unsurpassed-- tender, crisp, appetizing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[Image of a pile of radishes labelled Scarlet Gem.]
Brightest Long Scarlet.--The handsomest long red radish which is very early. It is shaped like Long Scarlet, but the tips are white like Chartier. The white and red colors in contrast make it a popular market sort which sells readily. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Our radish seed is raised specially for us by the best growers in the world.
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[image] ICICLE RADISH
[image] MODEL WHITE BOX RADISH
[image] WHITE STRASBURG
[image] GOLDEN DRESDEN
RADISH--Continued
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE.--The most popular variety for hotbeds and forcing, as it is the earliest of all. Of handsome color, crisp, juicy and tender. It forms a small top and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engraving, makes it sell for a higher price and more readily than any other sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
STRIPED TRIUMPH.--A beautiful new variety and is a decided novelty. It is of the shape shown in our illustration, with white skin striped bright scarlet, being decidedly ornamental when placed on the table. It is very early and has a very small top, thus adapting it to cultivation in hotbeds. The flesh is white, crisp, tender and as good flavor as any radish grown. It being a sport, some of the roots are always of solid color, not variegated, but they are always of fine quality, regardless of color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
WHITE LADY FINGER.--Large, white, crisp variety; about as long as Long Scarlet; similar shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
ICICLE.--A splendid long variety of almost transparent whiteness. Produces nice roots in twenty-two days from the date of sowing, and it continues in prime condition for a long period, so that in one sowing of seed, nice crisp radishes may be had from spring until mid-summer. It is much the most popular sort in the entire list. There is no variety that grows more uniform in type, and there are none that surpass it in quality. We recommend it as the very best second early radish. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
WHITE STRASBURG.--Of handsome, oblong, tapering shape, both skin and flesh being pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender and retains its crispness even if old and large. Excellent for summer use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
MODEL WHITE BOX.--Of handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds and boxes, and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other varieties. Of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
GOLDEN DRESDEN.--A little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy and of finest flavor. One of the quickest growing sorts; tops small, admitting of close planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
SAKURIJIMA.--This is a giant variety of radish from Japan. It has been grown to the enormous dimensions of 43 inches in circumference. Flesh is solid, firm and brittle, and of excellent flavor. Will grow and thrive in any ordinary garden soil. This is a real "novelty" to most Americans and it will hardly be recognized as a radish from its appearance when full grown. Try it and you will be surprised at the real value of this monstrous variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
IOWA SEED CO.'S MIXTURE.--A superb mixture of all kinds of radishes--early, medium, fall, winter, Chinese, etc. Sow a row of it and it will furnish you delicious radishes throughout the year. The early and medium ones as they mature are pulled, make room for the larger growth of the fall and winter varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c.
WINTER RADISH
LONG BLACK SPANISH.--A large, black-skinned radish, with firm white flesh of pungent flavor. A good keeper, lasting until spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
CHINA ROSE WINTER.--Bright rose colored variety. The most popular of the winter radishes because of its bright color, firm flesh and long keeping qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[image] EARLY SCARLET GLOBE RADISH
[image] STRIPED TRIUMPH RADISH
[image] SAKURJIMA RADISH.
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.--Large size, 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick, white, solid, of good quality. A very popular sort with market gardeners for late selling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
YOU CANNOT BUY BETTER RADISH SEED THAN OURS NO MATTER WHAT THE PRICE.
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32. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
[image] ISC ROMAINE.
ROMAINE ROMAINE.--Really a variety of lettuce, though so very different from the sorts usually grown that it is classed separately. Very popular in France, where choice flavor in vegetables is especially appreciated. The leaves are of rather light green color shading to white when blanched. It is more uniform growing and self-folding than any other variety of cos lettuce, so that it is not really necessary to tie the leaves together in order that it may blanch. We hope all our customers will give this grand novelty a trial this season and we are sure that you will be more than pleased with it. Possesses a flavor peculiarly its own, crisp and delicious, and people who grow it once are sure to continue. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 50c.
[image] MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY.
SALSIFY VEGETABLE OYSTER (One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill, 8 lbs. to the acre.) Why don't you grow salsify? It is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.--Average fully double size of old Long White. Roots are white, smooth, and, notwithstanding their enormous size, of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.25.
OUR SEEDS GROW Received the box of seeds on Monday, all in good shape, and am very well pleased with them, and can recommend your company to my neighbors.--Mrs. T. A. Mitchell, Linn County, Iowa. We have been doing business with you for past six years and your seeds have all come up to your recommendations. It is a pleasure to do business with you.--J. D. H. Smith, Hornbeck, La. I am very thankful for the seeds I bought of you last year. The crops were the very finest I ever raised in Missouri.--L. C. Cassy, Rogersville. We received the seeds O. K. They are fine; such nice large packages. I am sure I will have good luck with them. Thank you for promptness.--Mrs. Dr. N. T. Baird, El Paso, Texas. I have used your seeds for four years and they are by far the best I ever used.--Mrs. J. S. Leamer, Polo, Mo. The seeds we purchased from you last year produced the finest vegetables we have ever raised. N. B. Larson, Powels [Powell?], Nebr.
FERTILIZE YOUR GARDEN Increase the Yield and Improve the Quality of Vegetables Just a comparatively small amount of fertilizer will greatly improve the soil of the garden if the fertilizer contains the proper constituents. Ordinary manure, well rotted, will be beneficial but will not supply all the necessary elements for best results. Soiling crops plowed under will help a lot, but even these will not entirely meet the requirements. The one element most necessary (Potash) is a mineral salts and is most readily obtained in commercial form. As the best help to increase the vegetable crops and to stimulate quick growth which results in extra quality, we have prepared OUR POTASH GARDEN GROWER which is a composition of animal and mineral products; is compounded by ourselves and contains humus, nitrogen and potash in just the right proportions for the growth of all vegetables. You cannot appreciate the difference in vegetables that are given good cultivation and plenty of plant food in easily assimilated form, until you have tried for yourself. You do not require a great amount of Potash Garden Grower. Use at the rate of 50 lbs. to 2,500 square feet, applied broadcast just before plowing the ground. The effect will be seen in the vegetable growth the whole summer. We have other fertilizers for lawn and similar purposes but our Potash Garden Grower is compounded especially for gardening work. By freight, not prepaid, per 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00; 500 lbs., $14.00.
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT (One ounce will produce about 100 plants.)
[image] IDEAL MAMMOTH RHUBARB
Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in the spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds three feet apart each way. For price of rhubarb roots see page 38. IDEAL MAMMOTH.--This new variety, which is decidedly the finest and but of all, originated with Dr. Kennicott, of Illinois. The stalks are much larger than the Victoria or any other sort and are also produced in much greater abundance. Like all other highly improved sorts it seeds sparingly and comes more nearly true to name when grown from seed than most other sorts. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c. VICTORIA.--For many years the standard variety of rhubarb. The stalks are not so large as the Ideal Mammoth, but are preferred by many on account of their more piquant and richer flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
SPINACH (One ounce will sow about 80 ft. of drill, 10 lbs. to acre.) Makes the finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, one foot apart in drills; cover one inch; sow at intervals of two weeks all through season. For very early use sow first of September and protect with straw.
[image] VICTORIA SPINACH.
VICTORIA.--A variety distinguished by exceedingly dark, black-green color and for its very long standing qualities, being two or three weeks later than the ordinary varieties. The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. Is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to withstand winter in this locality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. or more at 25c per lb. LONG STANDING.--Standard with gardeners; leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled, round, large, and dark green color; slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 15c, lb. 35c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. or more at 20c per lb. BLOOMDALE.--Savoy-leaved, curled sort, very popular in the south. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. 35c. NEW ZEALAND.--Very useful to supply the place of ordinary spinach during the hottest months of the year, or in dry, arid localities. A few plants will supply a family with this delicious vegetable from July until October. A distinct variety of merit. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
SEE PAGE 63 FOR SPECIAL LAWN FERTILIZERS TO MAKE THE GRASS GROW STRONG.
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SQUASH (One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late varieties will plant about twenty hills; 3 to 4 pounds per acre.)
[image] EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW SQUASH
Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in the hill. The soil cannot be too rich. Use Slug Shot to kill the bugs. GOLDEN BUSH.--An improvement on the old Yellow Bush Scallop or Patty Pan. The earliest of all and quite a favorite with all who like summer squash. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.--Similar to Golden Bush. Color creamy white; an excellent sort for family garden for early use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c. EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.--Splendid sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
[image] TABLE QUEEN SQUASH
TABLE QUEEN SQUASH.--Our illustration well shows the shape of this most excellent new variety. They are just the right size, averaging about six to eight inches long and four to six inches in diameter. The color is dark green, with sometimes a blotch of red at the pointed end. Shell is hard and smooth and is ridged as shown in the picture. Just wash it clean, cut it in half, take out the seeds, bake twenty minutes and you will have the most delicious squash you ever tasted. Splendid for pies because of its sweetness and dainty flavor. Ripens in the fall and keeps as long as Hubbard. A novelty which we introduce in full confidence, as it has already established itself a favorite on the Des Moines market. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. NEW HESTER.--Extra choice new variety, which we introduced; same shape as Sibley, but color is of a pinkish yellow slightly striped at point with light green. Early and can be used as summer squash, but they are superior for winter. When stewed or steamed are dryer [drier] than when baked and make delicious pies. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. SIBLEY, or Pike's Peak.--One of the very best winter sorts. Has the reputation of surpassing the Hubbard in quality. Large oval fruits tapering at blossom end. Shell hard, dark, olive green color. Flesh light orange color, of best quality. Vines strong, productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
[image] A.BLANC MAMMOTH CHILI SQUASH.
PERFECT GEM.--Is a strong grower, as many as twenty-four squashes having been produced on a single vine. Squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. Flesh when cooked is dry, sweet and rich in flavor. It is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 20c, lb. $1.00. TRUE HUBBARD.--This old variety for years has stood the test of all rivals and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. WARTY HUBBARD.--A new strain of the Hubbard. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the very best features of a long-keeping squash. It also denotes extra choice quality--the harder and more warty the shell of a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh; the flesh, however, is not so thick as the old Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. BLUE HUBBARD, or Marblehead.--A splendid winter variety. Shell light blue; flesh similar to the Hubbard in quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. GOLDEN HUBBARD, also called Red Hubbard.--This is a counterpart of the old Green Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange yellow; much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. Its keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excels the green variety. This is a squash that every market gardener should plant, for it is a "seller." Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
COLLECTION OF HUBBARD SQUASHES One packet each of the four varieties of Hubbard Squash shown in illustration only 15c.
[image] FOUR HUBBARD SQUASHES No. 1, True Hubbard; No. 2, Blue Hubbard; No. 3, Warted Hubbard; No. 4, Red Hubbard.
DELICIOUS.--On our place this has proved to be a most desirable new winter variety. Color of the skin is green, with an occasional blue specimen, about the same size as the Hubbard, weighing 5 to 10 lbs. Has very thick flesh, cooks dry and is of superior flavor. Although a good fall variety it is in its best condition during the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.--Early and productive, the two most important features for the market gardener, while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with consumers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. PEERLESS VEGETABLE MARROW.--In England they consider the Vegetable Marrow far superior to any variety of squash, but for some reason it has never become popular here. The Peerless is, we believe, the most desirable sort, fruits being of handsome shape, creamy white color, very large size, of excellent flavor. Very productive. Cultivate like squash. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
[image] PEERLESS VEGETABLE MARROW
MAMMOTH CHILI.--The "Jumbo" of the squash family. Outer color rich orange yellow; skin is quite smooth with wide fissures. Flesh very thick and of a yellow color. Keep well and are profitable for stock. Have been grown to weigh over 200 pounds. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
I was very well pleased with the squashes which I raised from your seed last year. They matured well though planted very late.--Frank Blanchard, Port Alleghany [Allegany], Pa.
IF YOU RAISE MORE SQUASHES THAN YOU CAN SELL, THE LIVE STOCK WILL EAT THEM.