44 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1893. 
SPINACH. 
One ounce will sow roo feet of drill, 
For early use, sow in August or September, in drills 
12 to 14 inches apart, using 16 pounds of seed per acre. 
At the approach of cold weather cover lightly with straw, 
or any handy litter. Uncover when the plants begin to 
make 1. new growth in spring. For summer use, sow 
early in spring, in the same way as above, using rather 
less seed. If the plants stand too thick, thin to 3 or 4 
inches apart. A liberal dressing of good manure should 
be used. The land can hardly be made too rich. 
Round Thick-Leaved. The variety in most general use, 
equally good for spring or autumn sowing. Per 
pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 
Large-Leaved Viroflay. A very fine selection of the old 
lettuce-leaved Spinach; for summer use it is excel- 
lent. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1g 1b., 15 cts.; 
lb., 40 cts. . 
Long Standing. A desirable sort that does not incline 
to run to seed as much as others. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; 1b., 40 cts. 
Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved. Leaves wrinkled or curled; 
best for market growers or fall sowing. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 1U cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 40 cts. 
Prickly, or Fall. An exceedingly hardy variety, adapted 
for fallsowing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; 14 
lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 
New Zealand. A very desirable and distinct variety. 
It should be transplanted 2 by 3 feet. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 ccts.; 1b., $1.00. 
SQUASH. 
Bush sorts, 1 0z. to 50 hills, 6 lbs. per acre, 
I oz, to 16 hills, g lbs per acre. 
Running sorts, 
Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, 
after the weather has become settled and warm, about 
the middle of Mayor June. Plant in well-manured hills, 
in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons—the bush 
varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds 
from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should be sown in 
each hill, thinning out after they have attained their 
rough leaves, and the danger from the bugs is over, leav- 
ing three or four of the strongest plants per hill, 
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HUBBARD SQUASH. 
Sarly Orange Marrow. It is very prolific and of a deep 
rich color both inside and out, fine grained, rich 
flavor and unusually good keeper. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Long White Bush Vegetable Marrow. This is a 
decided improvement on the old trailing Vegetable 
Marrow Squash. The fruit is larger, handsomer, 
more ribbed or fluted than the ordinary kind, and 
is slightly curved. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Early Summer Bush Crookneck. The best sort for 
summer; very early and productive. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cents.; lb., 75 cts. 
SQUASH—Continued, 
FRENCH OLIVE, 
Early Yellow Bush Scalloped. An early, flat, scallop- 
shaped sort, of deep orange yellow. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts. 
Early White Bush Scalloped. Similar in shape to the 
yellow; light cream-colored. Both varieties are 
called ‘‘ Patty Pan” inthe Southern and Middle 
States. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; 
lb., 75 cts. 
Perfect Gem. This new Squash possesses the excellent 
qualities of both the summer and winter varieties 
combined, and can be used for either purpose. Per 
pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
Boston Marrow. The earliest of the fall sorts; is ready 
for use very soon after the summer varieties; rich 
orange color, good size, excellent flavor, keeps well. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; 1b. 
75 cts. 
Hubbard. The standard winter Squash, grown more 
extensively than any other late variety; color dark 
green, shell extremely hard, flesh dry, fine grained 
and sweet; excelient keeper. Per pkt.. 5 cts.; 02z., 
10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. (See cut.) 
Marblehead. Another excellent winter variety, of a 
bluish color; has all the qualities of the Hubbard; 
a very solid, heavy squash. Per pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 
10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts. 
Essex Hybrid. A cross between the Hubbard and Tur- 
ban, with color, shape and qualities of the !atter, 
and the dryness and hard shell of the former. Per 
pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 80.cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Canada Crookneck. The best of winter Crooknecks for 
table use, rather small, but productive. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
Large Winter Crookneck. An old and well-known 
variety, keeps remarkably well, not quite as rich 
or sweet as many others. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
French Olive. Olive-shaped, skin smooth, flesh thick, 
hard and of golden yellow color, excellent in 
quality and a good winter variety. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; &% 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. (See cut.) 
Mammoth Yellow. Grows to an immense size if given 
high cultivation, sometimes weighing considerably 
over 100 pounds; not much used for table. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 
Vegetable Marrow. A favorite English sort, skin green- 
ish yellow, flesh white, soft, rich flavor. Per pkt. 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 50 cts.; Ib.. $1.50. 
Red China. A newand very ornamental variety; im- 
mensely productive and of excellent quality. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
