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R \1»I>11. 



< iLASS. 



A variety introduced by F. Barteldes c<: Co. and Northrup, Kin*;- £ 

 Co.. as claimed, about ten years ago, the former obtaining hia seed 

 from a Denver (Colo.) market gardener and the latter from Cincinnati 

 market gardeners. The variety is considered by many to be identical 



with the Cincinnati Market and Long Scarlet Short Top varieties, but 

 a few claim that it is not quite so long and that it possesses to a greater 

 degree than the Long Scarlet Short Top the peculiar transparency 

 which gives rise to its name. 



The roots are very long and tapering, exceedingly smooth, free from 

 root hairs, of a brilliant scarlet color, making it altogether the most 

 handsome and showy of the long red varieties. The variety is medium 

 early in season and remains tit for use fairly long before shooting to 

 seed. The flesh is mild and tender. As the tops are very small, the 

 roots can he planted close together. 

 Seed furnished by Northrup, King<& Co., Minneapolis, Minn. 



SQUASH. 

 Golden Hubbard. 



A sport of the well-known Hubbard, introduced in 1S96 by Storrs 

 & Harrison Co. An exceedingly valuable introduction and entirely 

 distinct. It is considered by many to he the best fall and winter 

 variety yet introduced and has now become a standard sort. The 

 variety is similar to the Hubbard, except in color, which is a deep 

 orange yellow, with a slight greenish tinge at the extreme blossom end, 

 and although somewhat smaller in size it is more productive than its 

 parent. The variety is of large size, pointed oval in shape, extremely 

 wart} T , and a good keeper. The flesh is tine grained, very dry, rich, 

 sweet, and in color a deep orange extending clear to the rind, without 

 the objectionable greenish tinge found in the Hubbard. 



Seed furnished by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 



A. J. Pietkks, Botanist in Charge. 

 Approved : 



B. T. Galloway, Chief of Bureau. 



[Circular sent to recipients of seeds of novelties and specialties included in Section 6 of the scheme 



of distribution.] 



SECTION 6. 



The varieties included in this special distribution are either new or 

 are not as well known as they should be. The seeds are sent out this 

 year, accompanied by full descriptions of the varieties, in the hope 

 that those who receive them will report the results of their trial to the 



