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Gourd,
Birdhouse 2.50G
Green hourglass-shaped fruits 8 - 10 inches long are decorative fresh and useful when made into birdhouses. Fun project for children. Or paint with funny faces. Late to mature. When skin is hard, cut from vines.

To make birdhouse, spread out in a warm, airy place until thoroughly dry. Cut a hole for "door", shake out seeds, and hang outside. Best left natural for birdhouses. 120 - 130 days to harvest. Grows best in full sun.

Gourd
Ornamental Mixture
Large & Small Fruited Types 3.00G
Annual. This selection of both large and small fruited annual gourd varieties are decorative and useful. Colorful small fruited types make ideal table decorations and if properly dried, will last indefinitely.

Large fruited varieties are also included. Names are descriptive of their shapes and uses. Packet contains Crown of Thorns (S); Spoon (S); Pear Bi-Color (S); Flat Striped (S); Orange (S); Warted (S); White Apple (S); Dipper (L); Bottle (L); Powderhorn (L); and Italian Edible (L). 90 - 130 days to bloom. Grows best in full sun.

Gourd
Apple 2.00G
Annual. Bearing 4 to 7 pound fruits, Apple Gourd is mottled dark green when fresh, and brown when dry. This early, hard, smooth-shelled gourd is perfect for decorating. 110 days to harvest after transplanting. 10-20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Baby Bottle 1.50G
Annual. Baby Bottle Gourds are the miniature version of Bottle Gourd. They reach about 7 to 8 inches tall and yield gourds in a mixture of shapes and sizes. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 125 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Cave Man Club 2.50G
Annual. Cave Man Club Gourd is a fun addition to your gourd collection. With its curved neck, these dark green shiny fruits with knobby protrusions will grow up to 14 inches long. The necks will grow straight if supported. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 130 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Crown of Thorns 500MG
Annual. A uniquely shaped gourd that resembles a ten pointed crown. Will produce many beautiful colors that are orange, white, yellow, lime green or dark green and are striped or bicolor. Smooth and hard when mature with a long shelf life. Packet illustration is only a guide to contents. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 120 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Dipper, Long Handle 1.50G
Annual. The Long-Handle Dipper Gourd is fun to grow for the whole family. The "handle" will grow 12 inches or longer with the blossom end averaging 4.5 inches oval round making it perfect when used as a ladle. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 125 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Nest Egg 2.00G
Annual. The Nest Egg Gourd is true to its name, strongly resembling a goose egg or hen's egg. These white, oblong, small gourds were traditionally used to place in the nest to trick hens. Will grow up to 2.5 inches in diameter. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 110 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Snake 2.00G
Annual. Growing up to 4 feet long, this hard-shell gourd is fun to decorate to resemble a snake since it grows in unique twists and turns. The pale-green skin with creamy yellow flesh is usually eaten like a summer squash when 6 inches long. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas. 100-120 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

Gourd
Swan 2.00G
Annual. With a shape resembling a swan, this gourd is very popular in gourd collections. The large crook-neck grows 14 to 18 inches long and the base grows to 6 inches. Very pretty painted like a swan. 100 days to harvest after transplanting. 10 to 20 days to germination. Grows best in full sun.

To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.

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