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Plant after all danger of frost when the soil is warm. Plant 5 to 6 seeds in hills 6 to 8 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest two plants in each hill. One ounce plants about 40 hills.
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03295 MINI MIX. Our own special mix of Jack-Be- Little, Wee-B-Little and Baby Boo. Charming, miniature pumpkins fit in the palm of your hand! Ideal as fall deco- rations. Little, flattened, ribbed pumpkins in orange and creamy-white, and perfect little ball- shaped pumpkins in orange. Vining and semibush plants produce an abundance of mini pumpkins. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 3+ $2.65 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $8.25; (L) 1 oz. $12.95.
03259 CONNECTICUT FIELD. Also called Big Tom. Best va- riety for canning and stock feeding. Yields many big, yellow-orange fruits weighing about 20 lbs. Hard, smooth skin is lightly ribbed. Great for Halloween carving because rounded fruits are flattened on both ends. Thick, sweet, fine-grained flesh is excellent for pies and canning. 120 days. (A) Pkt. (40 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.95.
03273 JACK-O’-LANTERN. Perfect for Halloween. Selected and bred for carving Jack-O’-Lanterns. Skin is bright orange, smooth and firm. Fruits are medium-sized, av- eraging 10 to 15 lbs. Fine-grained, yellow flesh is good for pies. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $1.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.95.
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03265 SMALL SUGAR or PIE. Also called New England Pie. Excellent general-purpose variety. Best for pies and very good for canning and carving. Sweet, fine-textured flesh makes the very best pies. Grows 8 in. across with thick, meaty flesh and a small seed cavity. Bright orange skin. Weighs about 7 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.10; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
03318 CINDERELLA’S CARRIAGE HYBRID. 2014 AAS Winner. Grow pumpkins as charming as the fairy tale. The first hybrid Cinderella-type pumpkin on the market. Magi- cal pinkish-red fruits have a flattened-round shape like the carriage from fairy tale fame. Measures 15 to 18 in. across and weighs 20 to 35 lbs. each. Vigorous vines are higher yielding than others of this type, bearing 5 to 7 fruits per plant. Powdery Mildew tolerance keeps them produc- ing longer. Some lucky gardeners might also find a pale blue pumpkin. Extremely decorative and delightfully tasty with yellow flesh that has a sweet, nutty flavor. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95; 3+ $3.65 each; (L) 1 oz. $16.50.
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03264 GALEUSE D’EYSINES. (Peanut). Pink, warty and delicious – some call it ugly, but we call it beautiful! A French market heirloom popular for its unique appearance and even more so for its exceptional flavor. Pumpkins are pink with a silky, smooth flesh that holds up well when sau- téed or roasted and is excellent for soups. Bumps, resembling peanuts, are caused by sugar in the skin and will eventually cover the entire fruit. Makes a unique centerpiece. Weighs 15 to 25 lbs. Stores well. 95-100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.25; 3+ $2.95 each; (L) 1 oz. $11.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $28.95.
oli with Fried Sage, Ginger Pumpkin Ice Cream, and of course (seven!) pies, this compre- hensive cookbook reminds us that the iconic symbol of fall is so much more than jack-o’-lantern mate- rial. These 139 recipes offer diverse and delicious options for enjoying pumpkin and other winter squash, such as butternut, acorn, and kabo- cha, year-round. With recipes for many types of pumpkin, including both fresh and canned, inspired by world cuisines, the versatility of this super-food shines through in snacks, drinks, salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts. By DeeDee Stovel. 248 pages. $16.95 each.
57613 THE PUMPKIN COOKBOOK. 2nd Edition. From Currant Pumpkin Oat Scones to Chicken Pumpkin Tacos, Pumpkin Filled Ravi-
03277 LUMINA WHITE-SKINNED. Its white skin is ideal for painting and lends an eerie nighttime glow to carved and candlelit pumpkins. Nearly round fruits weigh 20 lbs. with bright orange flesh. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.45; 3+ $3.20 each; (L) 1 oz. $11.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $34.95.
03271 HOWDEN. Traditional favorite for 12 to 15 lb. Halloween pumpkins, and there is likely more of it grown commercially than any other variety. Well established as the model for Jack-O’-Lanterns, the flesh is extra-thick, and is less likely to produce lopsided pumpkins. Keeps for a long time. The hard skin is ridged and dark orange. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.50.
03268 FAIRYTALE. (Musquee de Provence). A French “cheese” heirloom from the South of France, often sold by the slice to shoppers. Su- perb deep orange flesh is great for cooking and bak- ing pies. Uniformly round fruits are medium-large, measure 12 to 16 in. in diameter and weigh 15 to 20 lbs. 90-100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.95; 3+ $2.65 each; (L) 1 oz. $8.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $20.50.
55454 GREAT RHUBARB RECI- PES. Have you ever wondered what else to make with rhubarb besides pie? This book may be your answer. Includes 38 delicious recipes as well as expert tips on how to grow and buy this delicious fruit. Give it a try! We believe you’ll be pleased. Written by Nancy Ralston. 32 pages. Paperback. $3.95 each.
03400 VICTORIA SEED. Standard main-crop variety. Largest and most productive. Stalks are crimson red, shad- ing to green on the inside. Excellent for pies. (A) Pkt. (6 grams) $2.75; 3+ $2.50 each; (L) 1 oz. $7.15.
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous. If planting from seed, sow in early spring in rows 18 in. apart. Transplant roots the second year to their permanent location, 3 to 4 ft. apart. 16 plants are needed for the average family of four. A packet of seed will produce about 20 roots, an ounce 100 roots. If planting roots, set them out in early spring 3 to 4 ft. apart each way in full sun. Soil should be well-fertilized, light and airy. Roots may be cut moderately the first year and regularly thereaf- ter. Does best in cooler climates. See page 28 for state shipping restrictions.
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03400PL VICTORIA ROOTS. Special strain that never gets woody. More tender than ordinary strains. Reddish stalks and green flesh. Very tart, delicious fla- vor. Moderate cuttings first year; regular cuttings there- after. $6.95 each; 3+ $6.25 each; 6+ $5.95 each.
04588(X) RHUBARB COLLECTION. One each of Canada Red & Victoria. Just $13.95.
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