On Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:25:19 -0400, "Dee Dee" >
wrote:

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>"Janet B." > wrote in message
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>>

>> That's why I said multi-purpose pumpkins were available in recent years.
>> If you had ever used Jack O'Lantern pumpkins in the 'olden days' for pies,
>> you would know what I mean. The reason the seed catalogs differentiate as
>> to pie quality, is so that gardeners will know for sure that they are
>> getting suitable seeds.
>> Janet
>
>Around where I live, here in Shenandoah Valley, VA, when you go to the
>Farmers' Markets, the pie pumpkins and the Jack O'Lantern pumpkins are
>segregated.
>Dee Dee
>
of course. the farmers don't want any hint of scandal.

your pal,
blake