The Booh of Annuals 67 



GOURDS 



CucurbHa ovifera, etc. 



One of the most decorative of the annual vines, 

 bearing picturesque fruits of a variety of form and 

 size. There are such named varieties as Hercules' 

 Club (illustrated), Egg-shaped, Dipper, Bottle- 

 shaped, Dish-rag, Pear-shaped and so on. 



Sow where vines are desired, after danger of frost 

 is past. 



Height : ten to fifteen feet, needing support. 

 Location : any good garden soil ; sun. 



