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Pepo) are the leading varieties of the summer squashes 

 of the "patty pan" type. Yellow Bush and Golden Cus- 

 tard Bush are similar in growth and fruit to the first 

 varieties named, except that the skin is deep orange in 

 color instead of white. Summer Crookneck, and Giant 

 Crookneck, belong to the same species as the White 

 Bush class, but their yellow skins and crooknecks make 

 them distinct. The plants are highly productive and the 

 quality of the fruit is superior to that of the patty pan 

 class. They are grown to a considerable extent for the 

 city markets. 



605. Winter varieties. — ^The varieties of this class 

 (Cucurbita maxima) are extremely variable in shape, 

 color and size. 



Hubbard, extensively grown, is a large, fine-grained, 

 dry variety of excellent quality. It is a good keeper. 

 *, Warted Hubbard resembles the Hubbard, but is more 

 h^vily warted. 



'"Golden Hubbard is a favorite with some growers. The 

 skin is salmon red when ripe. 



Boston Marrow, popular in some sections, is grown 

 extensively for storage. 



Delicata, Mammoth Whale, Golden Bronze and 

 Essex Hybrid are well-known varieties. 



Cucurbita moschata is a third class represented by the 

 Winter Crookneck, Dunkard and a few other varie- 

 ties. 



606. Culture, — The requirements of the squash are not 

 radically different from other cucurbits. The plants, 

 which are not nearly so tender as the melons, will stand 

 more cold than cucumbers. Nevertheless, they are 

 easily injured by frost, so that planting should not occur 

 until the ground is thoroughly warm. A rich, warm, 

 well-drained but moist soil is essential to quick matu- 

 rity and high yields. The plants are often started under 

 glass like cucumbers and muskmelons. The increased 



