SquasHES AND PumpxKins 1498 
Field pumpkins are often grown as an incidental crop in corn 
fields. They are like the summer squash in being able to endure 
the shade and also the competition against the corn. However, 
pumpkins are much more likely to produce large crops if they 
are relieved of such competition and given a piece of land to them- 
selves. In this case they are planted and cared for much the 
same as winter squashes. However, on rich land it is not neces- 
sary to apply manure in the hills unless extra large specimens 
are desired. 
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