Eighty-five super-standard strains season of 1927 eightyfivesupers1927fran Year: 1927 SUPER-STANDARD STRAINS STOKES CROWIXO 1INCE 187} SEEDS Three Excellent Kinds of Squash Four pounds of seed will plant an acre Des Moines (New) Also called 'Acorn' Table Queen' and See illustration Days to maturity, 60. _ This Squash grows to a length of 7 inches. Although it is comparatively new in seed catalogues, records shew that it was well known to the Indians of the prairie. There is a distinct place for this Squash because of its convenient size for small families, its great productivity, and very hi
Eighty-five super-standard strains season of 1927 eightyfivesupers1927fran Year: 1927 SUPER-STANDARD STRAINS STOKES CROWIXO 1INCE 187} SEEDS Three Excellent Kinds of Squash Four pounds of seed will plant an acre Des Moines (New) Also called 'Acorn' Table Queen' and See illustration Days to maturity, 60. _ This Squash grows to a length of 7 inches. Although it is comparatively new in seed catalogues, records shew that it was well known to the Indians of the prairie. There is a distinct place for this Squash because of its convenient size for small families, its great productivity, and very high quality when prepared for the table. The color is solid dark green, except for that part which rests on the ground. It is grown on very vig- orous running vines which set heavily, making it especially de- sirable where space is limited. The flesh is very fine-grained and may be made into excellent pies or baked in halves. Mar- ket-gardeners will find a warm reception for the Des Moines Squash. When fully matured it is an excellent winter keeper. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V4lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $ per lb. es Moines Squash Early White Bush SELECT STRAIN Days to maturity, 60. We offer this as the finest development of the Early White Bush Scallop, sometimes known ,as 'Patty Pan.' This strain has been developed for its pure white top. It is a distinct improvement over the usual commercial stocks of White Bush, for all of the tendency to remain green around the end has been eliminated. The fruits will average 8 to 10 inches in diameter. White Bush is dis- tinctly a summer Squash and is not a winter keeper. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; l/4lb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 5 lbs. or more, $ per lb. Blue Hubbard Days to maturity, 110. This unusual type of Hubbard is becoming deservedly more popular each season. It is a particular favorite on the Boston Market during the winter months. Blue Hubbard is a hard, usually thick-meated type o
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