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SQUASHES, 



Of all the vegetable crops this perhaps is the easiest 

 grown, and the freest from disease or insect. The early 

 varieties are ready for the table in 60 to 70 days from 

 planting. While there is considerable demand for early 

 squash, one or two messes seem to satisfy most people, and 

 when they get plentiful on the market, they are hard to 

 move at any price, so I would advise all truckers to go 

 slow on squash, and never plant more than a few acres. 



Distance. 



For the small bush varieties five by three feet is a good 

 distance, and a level culture should be followed. 



Vaeibties. 



Of all the white varieties Woods' Early Prolific is the 

 earliest, best bearer, apd best seller. The yellow crook- 

 neck sells well in some markets. The white bush variety 

 should be gathered just as the gloss disappears from the 

 young squash, regardless of size. They should be care- 

 fully handled, wrapped and packed in half-barrel crates. 

 If the price is high, perhaps bushel hampers would be 

 preferable. Every farmar should raise a few Boston 

 Narrows for pies and baking. Two dozen hills will sup- 

 ply an ordinary family, and may be kept for months. 

 These are great runners and should be planted 8 by 8. 

 I can hardly recommend these for shipping. 



