Buttercup
A new type of Winter Squash of splendid quality which was developed at the North Dakota Experiment Station. Buttercup is just the right size for the average family as the fruit weighs from 3 to 5 lbs. The outside color is dark green like Hubbard and the flesh is a rich orange, untinged with green. The shape is nearly that of the small sugar pumpkin except the top and bottom surface is flattened instead of rounded. The texture of the flesh is smooth and the flavor is mild like a sweet potato. They cook dry and mealy without strings or fiber so there is little waste. Of all the varieties of Squash which we grew on our Trial Grounds last season, Buttercup was the finest flavored and the best quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
A new type of Winter Squash of splendid quality which was developed at the North Dakota Experiment Station. Buttercup is just the right size for the average family as the fruit weighs from 3 to 5 lbs. The outside color is dark green like Hubbard and the flesh is a rich orange, untinged with green. The shape is nearly that of the small sugar pumpkin except the top and bottom surface is flattened instead of rounded. The texture of the flesh is smooth and the flavor is mild like a sweet potato. They cook dry and mealy without strings or fiber so there is little waste. Of all the varieties of Squash which we grew on our Trial Grounds last season, Buttercup was the finest flavored and the best quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, prepaid.
Chicago Warted Hubbard
A new type of Hubbard produced by careful selection of the large, dark green, warted specimens always seen in good stocks of it. It has been bred to this type until it is so fixed that nearly all have very hard, warty shells, are large, and of very best quality. The vines are healthy and strong, producing quite freely the handsome dark green fruits. Flesh very rich, golden yellow, fine grained and dry. Popular with market men and growers catering to a fancy trade. Our Michigan grown seed will mature early crops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
A new type of Hubbard produced by careful selection of the large, dark green, warted specimens always seen in good stocks of it. It has been bred to this type until it is so fixed that nearly all have very hard, warty shells, are large, and of very best quality. The vines are healthy and strong, producing quite freely the handsome dark green fruits. Flesh very rich, golden yellow, fine grained and dry. Popular with market men and growers catering to a fancy trade. Our Michigan grown seed will mature early crops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
Cocozelle Bush
Also called Italian Vegetable Marrow. A summer squash of compact bush form. The fruits are oblong, 12 inches or more in length and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin dark green with stripes of a still darker shade, and marbled with yellow. Should be eaten when half grown at which time the flesh is very tender and may be cooked like any other squash or fried like eggplant. This is a summer squash, very early, ready for use in 60 days. It is a heavy yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Also called Italian Vegetable Marrow. A summer squash of compact bush form. The fruits are oblong, 12 inches or more in length and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin dark green with stripes of a still darker shade, and marbled with yellow. Should be eaten when half grown at which time the flesh is very tender and may be cooked like any other squash or fried like eggplant. This is a summer squash, very early, ready for use in 60 days. It is a heavy yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, prepaid.
Delicious
The sweetest of all squashes. Isbell's Delicious Squash is particularly excellent in table quality and is by some preferred even to the Hubbard. Is an early winter variety of medium size, top shaped in form and dark green; shell moderately hard but very thin; flesh thick; fine grained and bright yellow in color. The fruits are somewhat smaller than Hubbard, weighing from 6 to 10 pounds each. Makes an ideal home garden squash, as it combines all desirable qualities. Even when immature this squash is in condition for use and is of very fine flavor. Ready for table use in 95 days. This variety has received special care in seed selection for many years until we have a really improved strain to offer our customers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
The sweetest of all squashes. Isbell's Delicious Squash is particularly excellent in table quality and is by some preferred even to the Hubbard. Is an early winter variety of medium size, top shaped in form and dark green; shell moderately hard but very thin; flesh thick; fine grained and bright yellow in color. The fruits are somewhat smaller than Hubbard, weighing from 6 to 10 pounds each. Makes an ideal home garden squash, as it combines all desirable qualities. Even when immature this squash is in condition for use and is of very fine flavor. Ready for table use in 95 days. This variety has received special care in seed selection for many years until we have a really improved strain to offer our customers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
Giant Summer Crookneck
Favorite market sort. A great improvement of the popular Yellow Crookneck. Bigger, more uniform, with heavily warted shell and deep golden-yellow flesh. Surpasses other Summer Squash and approaches winter varieties in flavor. A favorite with market gardeners because of its beautiful appearance, ready sale and profit producing qualities. Ready for table in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Favorite market sort. A great improvement of the popular Yellow Crookneck. Bigger, more uniform, with heavily warted shell and deep golden-yellow flesh. Surpasses other Summer Squash and approaches winter varieties in flavor. A favorite with market gardeners because of its beautiful appearance, ready sale and profit producing qualities. Ready for table in 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Isbell's Golden Hubbard
The best winter squash for the private or home garden and desirable for market; the fruits are of the same shape as Green Hubbard, and warted, but average smaller in size. They are earlier in season but keep in fine condition through the winter. The skin is bright, deep orange-yellow, very attractive in appearance. Flesh is deep golden yellow, fine grained, cooks very dry and has rich flavor. Yields extra heavy. Ready for the table in 90 to 95 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
The best winter squash for the private or home garden and desirable for market; the fruits are of the same shape as Green Hubbard, and warted, but average smaller in size. They are earlier in season but keep in fine condition through the winter. The skin is bright, deep orange-yellow, very attractive in appearance. Flesh is deep golden yellow, fine grained, cooks very dry and has rich flavor. Yields extra heavy. Ready for the table in 90 to 95 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid.
Isbell's Improved Hubbard
The acknowledged standard for quality. Isbell's Improved Hubbard Squash represents the most perfect type of this justly famous variety, and in addition to our strain is so early that we grow our seed in Michigan. This is an extremely valuable characteristic because this otherwise universally popular sort sometimes fails to ripen, even as far South as Central Ohio, unless it is planted very early. The fruits large, moderately warted; shell dark bronze-green. The flesh is always of a rich golden-yellow color, very fine grained, solid and sweet. The shell is very hard and protects the flesh from bruising, etc., so that no sort can surpass the Hubbard as a winter keeper. In addition to its earliness our strain is particularly selected for its rich color of flesh. Ready for table use in 95 to 100 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.15, prepaid.
The acknowledged standard for quality. Isbell's Improved Hubbard Squash represents the most perfect type of this justly famous variety, and in addition to our strain is so early that we grow our seed in Michigan. This is an extremely valuable characteristic because this otherwise universally popular sort sometimes fails to ripen, even as far South as Central Ohio, unless it is planted very early. The fruits large, moderately warted; shell dark bronze-green. The flesh is always of a rich golden-yellow color, very fine grained, solid and sweet. The shell is very hard and protects the flesh from bruising, etc., so that no sort can surpass the Hubbard as a winter keeper. In addition to its earliness our strain is particularly selected for its rich color of flesh. Ready for table use in 95 to 100 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.15, prepaid.
Isbell's Plymouth Rock
Improved Banana. Introduced and named by us in 1912, and it has been gaining in popularity ever since. One of the best general purpose squashes yet introduced, because it can be used as either a summer or winter squash. The color of the shell is a bright gray, which does not become as hard as that of the Hubbards, but they are nevertheless an excellent winter keeper and will keep without difficulty until March. Isbell's Plymouth Rock grows from 18 to 30 inches long and from 7 to 12 inches in diameter. The flesh is a deep golden color, entirely free from lumps and stringiness, and very fine grained. They cook quickly and the flavor is the finest imaginable in a squash. The squashes, when about half grown, cook up splendidly as a summer squash. The vines are very vigorous and prolific, and the squashes mature early enough for even the most northern states. Grow Plymouth Rock for home use, for market and exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
Improved Banana. Introduced and named by us in 1912, and it has been gaining in popularity ever since. One of the best general purpose squashes yet introduced, because it can be used as either a summer or winter squash. The color of the shell is a bright gray, which does not become as hard as that of the Hubbards, but they are nevertheless an excellent winter keeper and will keep without difficulty until March. Isbell's Plymouth Rock grows from 18 to 30 inches long and from 7 to 12 inches in diameter. The flesh is a deep golden color, entirely free from lumps and stringiness, and very fine grained. They cook quickly and the flavor is the finest imaginable in a squash. The squashes, when about half grown, cook up splendidly as a summer squash. The vines are very vigorous and prolific, and the squashes mature early enough for even the most northern states. Grow Plymouth Rock for home use, for market and exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
Mammoth Chili
The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange-yellow. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good. It is of the highest value as a stock food. Has reached the great weight of 292 pounds. A large size squash to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange-yellow. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good. It is of the highest value as a stock food. Has reached the great weight of 292 pounds. A large size squash to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
Mammoth White Bush
Favorite summer squash. An improved variety of the well-known White Bush Scalloped or Patty Pan Squash, producing fruits 12 to 15 inches across, of uniform shape, flattened and scalloped, of beautiful white color. Very early and prolific. Ready for use in 50 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Favorite summer squash. An improved variety of the well-known White Bush Scalloped or Patty Pan Squash, producing fruits 12 to 15 inches across, of uniform shape, flattened and scalloped, of beautiful white color. Very early and prolific. Ready for use in 50 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Mammoth Yellow Bush
Golden Custard. This is a new, rich golden yellow scalloped bush summer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and is very productive. Used for cooking when green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
Golden Custard. This is a new, rich golden yellow scalloped bush summer squash, grows large, is not excelled in quality and is very productive. Used for cooking when green and the ripe fruits will make good pies. In shape and size similar to the White Bush. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid.
New Golden Delicious
This remarkable new sort we believe will become very popular with market gardeners and home gardeners, while for canning it is of highest quality. The skin is bright reddish-orange and the flesh is rich golden orange. The flesh is 2 to 3 inches thick and there is no green zone near the rind. It cooks extra dry, fine grained and sweet. Many who have grown it say “it is better than a sweet potato.” The skin is thin without a hard shell but it is a fine keeper for winter use. On account of its high quality and attractive color it has created a sensation with canners and those who tested it claim it has the highest starch content of any variety they have tried. Besides all its other fine qualities it is the finest squash for pies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, prepaid.
This remarkable new sort we believe will become very popular with market gardeners and home gardeners, while for canning it is of highest quality. The skin is bright reddish-orange and the flesh is rich golden orange. The flesh is 2 to 3 inches thick and there is no green zone near the rind. It cooks extra dry, fine grained and sweet. Many who have grown it say “it is better than a sweet potato.” The skin is thin without a hard shell but it is a fine keeper for winter use. On account of its high quality and attractive color it has created a sensation with canners and those who tested it claim it has the highest starch content of any variety they have tried. Besides all its other fine qualities it is the finest squash for pies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 45c; lb., $1.35, prepaid.
New Table Queen
Also called Acorn or Des Moines Squash. Surely a squash fit for a Queen's taste. Cut in half and baked for 20 minutes it will give you a delicious meal; if you like pie, try one made from Table Queen. You will be pleased not only with the quality of this squash, but you get so many from each seed planted, the vines being so vigorous and productive. The fruits are a nice size to handle, 6 to 7 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The meat is exceptionally dry but hard and smooth, so that they keep as well as the Hubbard, although they ripen 2 to 3 weeks earlier. The color is dark green, almost black, with sometimes a blotch of red at pointed end. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20.
Also called Acorn or Des Moines Squash. Surely a squash fit for a Queen's taste. Cut in half and baked for 20 minutes it will give you a delicious meal; if you like pie, try one made from Table Queen. You will be pleased not only with the quality of this squash, but you get so many from each seed planted, the vines being so vigorous and productive. The fruits are a nice size to handle, 6 to 7 inches long and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The meat is exceptionally dry but hard and smooth, so that they keep as well as the Hubbard, although they ripen 2 to 3 weeks earlier. The color is dark green, almost black, with sometimes a blotch of red at pointed end. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20.
Syme's Blue Hubbard
A new distinct type of Hubbard and a very fine quality squash. Fruit resembles the Warty Hubbard in size and shape, but the color is a clear green blue and very distinct. Not to be confused with Marblehead Squash, which is earlier and of much lighted color. Extra thick meated, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Keeps as well as the other Hubbards. In big demand in the eastern markets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.
A new distinct type of Hubbard and a very fine quality squash. Fruit resembles the Warty Hubbard in size and shape, but the color is a clear green blue and very distinct. Not to be confused with Marblehead Squash, which is earlier and of much lighted color. Extra thick meated, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Keeps as well as the other Hubbards. In big demand in the eastern markets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, prepaid.