2013catalog

Yugoslavian Finger Fruit
Yokohama
JARRAHDALE #SQ119
(C. maxima) 100 days. Slate, blue-grey, 6- to 10-lb pumpkins of
superb quality. Their shape is flat, ribbed, and very decorative; also a
good keeper. Popular in Australia, an excellent variety. Pkt $2.50 or
1/4lb $15.00
JAUNE GROS DE PARIS #SQ122
(C. maxima) 100 days. The beautiful giant pumpkin of historic
Paris, the big pinkish-yellow fruit can grow to over 100 lbs. They
are round, flattened, and have light ribbing. They are good
keepers and are still popular in France. Good in pies, soups, and
baked. A winner for farm markets! Pkt $2.50
JUMBO PINK BANANA #SQ138
(C. maxima) 105 days. Large, pink, banana-shaped fruit can
weigh 10-40 lbs. This variety is over 100 years old. We have
grown this squash for many years. Fine-flavored, dry, sweet,
orange flesh that is superbly fine tasting, one of my favorites.
Popular on the West Coast; large yields. Pkt $2.25 or 1/4lb $8.00
KIKUZA #SQ104
(C. moschata) This Japanese heirloom is a good producer of
small, tan colored pumpkins that are heavily ribbed. Orange
flesh is sweet and dry and has a spicy flavor. Very hard to find.
A great variety for specialty markets. First offered in America by
the Oriental Seed Company, of San Francisco in 1927. Pkt $2.75
KNIFE RIVER #SQ253 New!
(C. maxima) Lots of interesting diversity in this landrace-type
squash—shapes range from round to elongated to hubbard-type.
Weights are more uniform, running mainly around 5 to 8 pounds.
Color is usually salmon-pink to buff, with an occasional green
fruit. The variety originated when three Indian tribes, the Hidatsa,
Arikara and Mandan, were living in close proximity for protection,
near the confluence of the Missouri and Knife Rivers.. This is an
excellent keeper growing on very vigorous vines. Superb flavor
with a unique sweetness. Pkt (15 seeds) $2.75
LADY GODIVA #SQ217
(C. pepo) 95 days. The popular naked-seeded pumpkin that
produces seeds without the hard shell that develops on most
pumpkin seeds. They are ready to eat straight from the fruit,
or better yet, roast with a little olive oil and sea salt, and enjoy!
High in nutrition and protein, they are nature’s perfect snack. The
pumpkins themselves are quite attractive, with yellow-orange
rinds that are striped with green; perfect for decorations! Pkt $2.75
LAKOTA #SQ245
(C. maxima) This colorful variety was grown by the Lakota Sioux.
It is pear-shaped, flame-red with green streaks at the bottom. So
attractive for fall decorations. The flesh is fine-grained and sweet
with a great nutty taste. A wonderful squash that ranks among the
most beautiful. Pkt $3.00
LONG ISLAND CHEESE #SQ128
(C. moschata) 105 days. A longtime favorite on Long Island, very
popular for pies. Flat, lightly-ribbed fruit look like wheels of cheese,
with buff-colored skin. A very good keeper, of excellent quality,
6-10 lbs each; a beautiful heirloom variety. Pkt $2.25 or 1 oz $6.50
LONG OF NAPLES #SQ134
(C. moschata) Large, oblong, butternut-shaped fruit can weigh
20-35 lbs. The flesh is bright orange. Flavor is superb; rich, and
very sweet. The skin is deep green, turning tan in storage. These
attractive squash are great for areas with warm, long seasons. A
good heirloom for home or market growers. A beautiful, very old
Italian heirloom listed in America by Fearing Burr in 1863; very
rare. Pkt $2.50
MARINA DI CHIOGGIA #SQ133
(C. maxima) 95 days. The heirloom sea pumpkin of Chioggia, on the
coast of Italy. The large turban-shaped fruit are deep blue-green. It is
one of the most beautiful and unique of all squash. A perfect variety
for market gardeners. The rich, sweet flesh is a deep yellow-orange
and of good quality, delicious baked or in pies. The fruit weigh about
10 lbs each and are produced on vigorous vines. Stunning! Pure
Italian seed, from one of Italy’s best heirloom growers. Pkt $2.50
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