CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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German, Sudjeiufiiirbte, French, Courge. 



Sow in hills in well-prepared ground, mixing two or 

 three shovels of well-rotted manure in each hill. Light 

 soils are best suited to their growth. Plant Fix to eight 

 seeds in each hill, and thin out to three or four, after 

 they have made partial growth. Plant bush varieties 

 from three to four feet apart each way, and the trailing 

 sorts sis to eight feet. 



Early Squash, 1 oz. (0 SO hills, S to 6 lbs. to the acre. 

 Marrow Squash, 1 oz. to 20 hills, 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre. 



Golden Custard Bush — a very pro- 

 ductive early scalloped sort. Color, rich 

 golden yellow, quality excellent. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Chicago Warted Hubbard — a choice 

 dark green and very warty selection from the 



well-known Hubbard, retaining all the good '"'^ 

 qualities of its parent. Very handsome, a grand keeper, and sells at 

 sight. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb GO 



Delicata— The earliest and most prolific of the vine Squashes, and al- 

 though of small size, the flesh is wonderfully solid, with a small seed 

 cavity. It cooks dry, and in richness of flavor is far superior to many 

 of the other varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



Early Prolific Marrow — A valuable sort, growing to a good size. 

 Although it begins to ripen early, it continues to bear until killed by 

 the frost. It is a strong grower and very prolific ; the rind is a deep 

 cream, slightly ribbed ; flesh white, turning to light cream as it ripens ; 

 of excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Essex Hybrid — An early and rapid growing variety, with thick, rich 

 colored solid flesh of the richest flavor ; it is also one of the best keep- 

 ers. Pkt., Sets.; oz., lOets.; % lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Faxon — A new variety of medium size, very early and productive; flesh 

 orange color and of excellent quality. While it matures early enough 

 for summer use, it is a splendid winter sort and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lib 00 



Fordhook— One of the earliest winter Squashes, a good yielder and an 

 excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lib 75 



Giant Bush Summer Crook Neck— This variety matures fully 

 as early as the common Crook Neck, while the Squashes grow to a much 

 larger size, usually measuring from 18 to 24 inches in length, and is of 

 the finest quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V± lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Hubbard— A favorite and late sort, and more largely grown than any 

 other; of large size. Flesh fine-grained, dry, and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt., . 1 cts.; oz.,10cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Mammoth Chili — Grows to a very large size, often weighing over 200 

 lbs. Pkt.,5cts.: oz.,10cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



Mammoth White Bush Scalloped— A decided improvement on 

 the old White Bush Scalloped. It is much larger in size and clear, waxy 

 white in color, very productive, with tender and delicate flesh. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



Marblehead — A very fine late variety, resembling the Hubbard, only 

 that the flesh is a little lighter than that variety. It is a fine yielder 

 and splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



New Red or Golden Hubbard — Exactly similar to the Green 

 Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange-yellow, very 

 showy and attractive. Flesh deep golden yellow, much richer in color 

 than Hubbard, finegrained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. 

 Its keeping qualities are fully equal to the ordinary Hubbard, while in 

 productiveness it far exceeds it. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; 

 lib 75 



Strickler Giant Summer Crook Neck — Resembles the Bush 

 Summer Crook Neck in appearance, but is a running variety. Pkt.. 5 

 cts.; oz.,10cts.; Y± lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Turban, or Turk's Cap — An excellent fall and winter variety. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Vegetable Marrow— A variety used extensively in England. The 

 fruit is oblong, of a grreenish-yellow color; flesh white, soft and of ex- 

 cellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



White Bush Scalloped— An early variety, excellent for shipping. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Winter Crook Neck — A good fall variety; flesh, close-grained and 

 sweet. Plant nine feet apart. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 20 cts.; 

 1 lb 60 



