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frequently curls half round, and its yellow skin is 

 covered with warts. It does not ripen quite so early 

 nor fruit so fully as the Bush squash, but three or 

 four hills will provide an ample supply for the 

 average family. It is superior in quality, having a 

 rich, buttery flavor when boiled and mashed; it 

 is also excellent when cut into slices and fried. 



The Vegetable Marrow is found in several differ- 

 ent types of vine and in various shapes and colors. 

 Those from England are usually Hght green or 

 whitish in color and shaped like large cucumbers, 

 while Italy sends one which is a mottled green. 

 They are delicate in flavor if picked while young, 

 and are of hardy growth. 



Planting Summer Squash. — For the early vines, 

 summer squash should be planted in the window box. 

 As squash vines die quickly if their roots are hurt, 

 sods are the best to plant in. Cut sods about four 

 inches square and place them in the box, grass side 

 down. The older they are, the better, so long as 

 they are firm. Then open holes with the finger and 

 push in three or four seeds, a half inch deep and an 

 inch apart. By the time the garden is ready, these 

 will be well up and the second leaves will be out, if 

 the sod"is kept warm and well watered. 



If the seeds are to be planted in the garden, wait 

 till warm weather is assured. Then pick out some 

 place where other plants might have difficulty. 

 Dig up spots four feet apart, about two feet square, 



