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CUCURBITACEOUS PLANTS. 



Turban Plant running; fruit rounded, flattened, 



ACOBN. TURK'S expanding about the stem to a broad, plain, 



brick-red, or reddish-cream surface, of ten or 



twelve inches in diameter. At the blossom-end, the fruit 



suddenly contracts to an irregular, cone-like point, or ter- 



Turban Squash. 



Section. 



mination, usually of a greenish color, striped with white, 

 but sometimes yellowish-white, without the stripes or varie- 

 gations, and thus in form and color somewhat resembles 

 a turban, whence the name. Flesh orange-yellow, remark- 

 ably thick, fine-grained, sugary, and well flavored ; seeds 

 white, short, and small. 



The Turban Squash is not early, and should have a rich, 

 warm soil, and the advantage of the whole season. Though 

 its keeping properties are not particularly good, it is early 

 fit for the table, and, for use in autumn or early in winter, 

 must be classed as one of the best of all varieties. The 

 weight varies from five to eight pounds, and the specific 

 gravity is said to exceed that of any other known sort. 



After harvesting, the fruit should be immediately stored 

 in a dry and warm situation, laid upon the side to avoid 

 injury to the seed or acorn end, which is peculiarly liable 

 to decay, and in this position remain undisturbed till re- 

 quired for use. 



