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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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SQUASH. 



German, SmfjeitsffiurlnS. 



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 six 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 six to eight feet. 



Early Squash, 1 oz. to 50 hills, 5 to 6 lbs. to the acre. 

 Marrow Squash, 1 oz. to 30 hills, 3 to 4 lbs. to the 

 acre. 



Bay State— This variety is a valuable acqui- 

 sition. It is more prolific than the Hub- 

 bard, is larger on the average, and is by far 

 much thicker fleshed. The quality is as 

 much finer than the Hubbard as the Hub- 

 bard is superior to the old Marrow. Pkt., 



5cts.;02., lOcts.; % lb., 20cts.; lib $ 



Boston Marrow — A valuable variety, coming 



in about ten days later than the bush sorts: 



a good keeper, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 



10 cts.; J4 lb., 20 cts.; 



60 



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Bush Summer Crook Neck— An early and ffiflSill 



productive sort, and of good quality, fruit 

 orange yellow, covered with warty excres- ^H 



cences. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;!4 lb., 20 Illl'inBlffi 



cts.; lib 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 hand- 

 some, a grand keeper and sells at sight. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb. . .75 



Delieata— The most prolific and earliest of the 

 vine Squashes, and although of small size, 

 the flesh is wonderfully solid, withia small 

 seed cavity. It cooks dry, and in richness ,s=M 



of flavor is far superior to many of the other <|pjs 



varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 "'-^£1 



cts.; l'^lb 75 



Early ProliBc 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 ; \i lb., 20 cts.; 

 Ho ./;* 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 

 keepers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



FordUook— One of the earliest Winter Squashes, a good yielder, and 



an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V^ lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 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 

 ottbe finest quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



Goldnti Custard Bush— A very productive early scalloped sort. Color 

 riith golden yellow, quality excellent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V. lb., 

 20 cts.; lib .. 50 



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., 5 cts.; oz., "10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



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



lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; "%, lb., SO cts.; 1 lo 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., 

 Sets.; oz.,10cts.; \i lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



M-i''l)lehe »d— 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 60 



Perfect Gem — A remarkable variety, inasmuch as it is equally desirable 

 either as a summer or winter Squash, and possessing the best features 

 of both classes. It is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \< 

 lb., 20 cts.; lib ". 50 



Sibley (Pike's Peak)— A splendid variety, ripening at the same time as 

 the Hubbard; outside shell pale green; flesh bright orange. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lib 60 



The Faxon — A new variety of medium size, very early aad 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 keep- 

 er. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; & lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



Vegetable Marrow — A variety used extensively in England. The fruit 

 is oblong, with a greenish yellow; flesh white, soft and of excellent 

 flavor. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J^lb.,40cts.; lib 1.00 



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



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



White Pineapple— A new turban-shaped variety, ripening about the 

 same time as Perfect Gem, but can be used earlier in the season, being 

 of excellent quality when quite young. It is a strong grower and 

 very prolific. The flesh is creamv white and of fine quality. Pkt., 5 

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



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

 sweet ; plant nine feet apart. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V, lb., 20 cts.; 

 lib 60 



The under noted well-known SQUASHES at the uniform 

 price of Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y± lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb., 50 ots.: 



Butman— Resembles Hubbard ; flesh fine-grained. 

 Cocoanut — A prolific variety of fine quality ; flesh fine-grained. 

 Der Wing— A hard-shelled, warty little Squash, very productive. 

 Valparaiso— A large grower of fine quality and very productive. 

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

 Strickler Giant Summer Crook Neck— Resembles the Bush 

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

 Egg Plant Squash— A very early bush variety. 



