. Courge, Fr. Zuua, Ital. C'ocozelle Busli Squash Squash Calabaza, Sp. Kiierbis, Ger. Grow more Squash—it is Rich in Food Value One ounce of seed for 25 hills. Culture—It has been only recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable quantities of vitamins in summer squash and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for children. Sow at Corn planting time, in well-manured hills, 1 inch deep, the bush varieties 4 feet apart each way, the winter sorts 10 to 12 feet each way, and thin out to 2 to 4 plants to the hill. Early Bush Summer Squash These early varieties are read
. Courge, Fr. Zuua, Ital. C'ocozelle Busli Squash Squash Calabaza, Sp. Kiierbis, Ger. Grow more Squash—it is Rich in Food Value One ounce of seed for 25 hills. Culture—It has been only recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable quantities of vitamins in summer squash and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for children. Sow at Corn planting time, in well-manured hills, 1 inch deep, the bush varieties 4 feet apart each way, the winter sorts 10 to 12 feet each way, and thin out to 2 to 4 plants to the hill. Early Bush Summer Squash These early varieties are ready for table use while their skin is still tender and soft. They are splendid for summer and fall use but are not suited to winter storing. Depending upon the variety they will mature in 54 to 60 days. The bush type is best for the small garden. 873 Extra-Early Jersey White Bush {Patty Fan). 54 days. Flat, scalloped fruit of creamy white color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 60c; lb. $ 867 Giant Summer Crookneck. 58 days. Attractive large, heavy fruits of typical crookneck shape and heavily warted. Deep orange-yellow skin and salmon-orange flesh of a rich and pleas- ing flavor. Pkt. 10c: oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $ 868 Giant Straightneck. 58 days. Similar to Crookneck but the fruits are perfectly straight. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. 863 Early Connecticut Straight- -y^neck. 55 days. This All-.'Xmerica Selection is a valuable new acquisition The large fruits are a lighter lemon yellow color than the other Straight- necks and also have a smoother skin. It is strictly a quality variety with sweet thick flesh. Very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. $ 862 Cocozelle Bush. 60 days. A handsome, oblong, dark green variety speckled with lighter green. Of bushy growth with fruits 10 to 12 inches long. Of distinct aromatic flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. $ Vinins Winter Squash The Table Queen varieties are excellent for summer use as well a
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