Pumpkins. 



1 oz. to 15 hills; 4 lbs. per acre, in hills ten by ten feet apart. 



— Kurbis. 



Pumpkins are grown largely both for cooking and for stock 

 feeding. They are frequently planted in corn fields, seed being 

 planted in hills with the corn when hoeing the latter, and vines 

 allowed to run when the corn is laid by. To allow ample room in 

 which to grow, seed should be planted only in every fourth hill and 

 every fourth row, or even farther apart for the very strong-grow- 

 ing sorts. They are grown also as a second crop on land after early 

 peas, etc. They are distinct from the winter squashes in having a 

 thinner and more tender skin. They are more easily prepared for 

 use, as a rule have lighter colored flesh, and do not keep so long as 

 the hard-shelled varieties of squashes. W here grown as a separate 

 crop, seed should be planted in hills eight feet or more apart each 

 way when the weather has become warm and the trees are out in 

 full leaf. Hoe frequently until well started, but do not disturb the 

 vines after they have well started to run. When leaves have been 

 cut down by early frosts the Pumpkins should be gathered and 

 stored in a warm, dry place, which is out of danger of freezing, 

 but well ventilated. Cut them from the vine with a portion of 

 stem attached, and handle carefully to avoid bruising; if bruised, 

 they will not keep for any length of time. 



King of Mammoths. 

 King of Mammoths.— This giant variety grows to 

 enormous size. Deep yellow, glossy color. Splendid to 

 grow for stock and exhibition purposes. % lb., 15c; lb., 50c. 



Large Cheese (Kentucky Field).— Large, round, 

 flattened fruits with broad ribs; creamy buff skin; average 

 two feet in diameter. It is an excellent keeping variety 

 with thick flesh of exceptionally fine quality. Pkt., 5c.;'£^ 

 lb., 10c; lb., 35c. 



Japanese Pie. — Crookneck variety, with extremely 

 small seed cavity; nearly all solid meat; quality extra fine; 

 seeds distinct in appearance, being curiously sculptured in 

 the manner of Chinese letters. Productive, ripens early, 

 medium size, good keeper. % lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Cushaw. 



Cushaw, or Crookneck. — One of the most popu- 

 lar varieties to grow for pies as well as for stock feeding. 

 Fruits two feet in length, with long, solidly meaty neck, 

 most frequently curved in form; seeds are located in the 

 lower bulb-like end. Skin striped with mottled-green 

 bands of creamy white. Flesh rich, creamy yellow, tender 

 and of exceptionally fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 

 40c 



Sweet Potato. — Excellent for pies; pear-shaped, me- 

 dium sized, flesh and skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet 

 and delicious; first-class keeper. % lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Sugar Pie Pumpkins.— This is the best of all Pump- 

 kins for pies. The fruit is small to medium in size, flesh 

 solid and fine grained and the seed cavity small, and it is a 

 splendid keeper. Pkt, 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Connecticut Field. — One of the best for field culture; 

 can be grown with corn; largely used for stock for winter 

 feeding. Qt., 20c; bush., $3.00. 



Squash, 



—Kurbis. 



1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills of lgs. seeded 15 hills. 



2 lbs. of bush sorts to acre of lgs. seeded 34 to acre. 



Squashes, like other vines, are partial to a light, dry, rich soil. Plant the running varieties in hills ten feet apart each way; thin put 

 to three plants in a hill. Cultivate frequently until the vines commence running, after which do not work the soil deep. Use Paris Green 

 to destroy bugs, as with Cucumbers. Plant Bush Squashes in hills five feet apart each way; thin out to four plants in a hill. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scalloped.— 



This is an improved strain of the Old White Bush. It sets 

 fruit ten days earlier; of a beautiful clear waxy white instead 

 of the greenish white often seen. Very productive and 

 shows less ridge or scallop; containing a larger amount of 

 solid flesh. % lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Mammoth White Bush Scalloped.— An excellen t 

 large strain of true bush growth and very prolific. % lb. 

 15c; lb., 40c 



Summer Crookneck. — A beautiful bright yellow 

 bears all summer, and commands good prices. Very desir- 

 able for market and private use. Pkt., 5c; # lb., 15c; lb. , 

 40c 



Huhhard. — A well-known winter variety, with very 

 hard, firm shell, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, and ex- 

 cellent for table use. A splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c ; X lb -> 

 15c; lb., 40c 



Winter Crookneck. — Flesh red, of fine flavor and 

 good keeper. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



Boston 

 Marrow. — 



A fall and win- 

 t e r variety, 

 regarded very 

 highly in the 

 markets. Oval 

 form, pointed, 

 thin rind, fine 

 grain, salmon- 

 colored flesh, 

 rema r k a b 1 y 

 sweet and de- 

 licious. Keeps 

 well in winter 

 and will boil 

 dry as a mealy 

 potato; X lb-> 

 15c; lb., 40c 



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