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Cucurbita maxima/pepo 'Casper'
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Description
Put a spooky twist in Halloween fun this year with a white jack-o-lantern. This 10 to 12 pound, naturallly white pumpkin is excellent for carving or painting. Inside, the flesh is bright orange and perfect for pies and bread, and is also loaded wtih beta-carotene which may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and offer protection against heart disease. Pumpkins average 8 to 10 inches across and store well.