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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



SQUASH. 



German, Kuchen Kiirbis. 



French, Courge. 



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



showels of well rotted manure in each hill. Light soils are Dest 



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. 



If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, 

 postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



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

 acre. 

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

 re. 



Giant 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.,10cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lib. .75 



flesh white, turning 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



Hush Summer Crook Neck — An early and pro- 

 ductive sort, and of good quality; fruit orange 

 yellow, covered with warty excrescences. Pkt., 



Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; %ib., 20 cts., lib 50 



Striekler Giant Summer Crook Neck — Re- 

 sembles the Bush Summer Crook Neck in ap- 

 pearance, but is a running variety. The 

 Squashes are large and handsome, weighing 

 five or six pounds each, and of fine quality. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; M lb., 25 cts.; lib. ...75 

 White Bush Scalloped — An early variety, ex- 

 cellent for shipping. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 ;ib., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Golden Custard Bush — A very productive early 

 scalloped sort. Color, rich golden yellow, 

 quantity excellent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^lb., 



25 cts.; 1 lb ,. 75 



Fgg Plant Squash — A very early bushvariety, re- 

 sembling the Egg Plant in shape and flavor 

 •vherjucooked. The flesh is white. Pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts>-S£-lb., 25 cts.; 1 lTy 75 



Early Prolific Marrow — A valuable sort, grow- 

 ing 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 pro- 

 lific; the rind is a deep cream, slightly ribbed 

 to light cream as it ripens ; of excellent quality. 

 10 cts.; \i lb., 20 cts., lib 



The 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., 30 cts.; lib 1 



Der Wing— A hard shelled, warty little squash, very productive, flesh 

 light yellow, moderately thick and very sweet, when cooked. Pkt., 

 Sets.; oz.,15cts.; % lb., 35 cts., 1 lb 1 



Delicata— The most prolific and earliest 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., 20 cts.; \i lb., 50 cts.; 

 lib 



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

 excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 25 cts.; lib 



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

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 25 cts.; lib 



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

 orange colored, fine grained and of good flavor. Pkt.; 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; J4 lb., '25 cts.; 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 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; H lb., 20 cts.; lib 



Bay State — This variety is a valuable acquisition. It is more prolific 

 than the Hubbard, is larger on the average, and is by far much 

 thicker fleshed. The quality is as much finer than the Hubbard as 

 the Hubbard is superior to the old Marrow. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 •-A lb., 25 cts.; lib 



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

 able 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.; \iVo., 20 cts.; 1 lb 



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.; \i lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 



Marhlehead— 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.... 



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

 plant nine feet apart. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb.... 



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., lOctg.; 141b., 20 cts.; lib - 



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.; %\h., 20 cts.; lib 



Cocoanut— A prolific variety of fine quality ; flesh fine grained and 



solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 25 cts.; lib 60 



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

 sametimeas Perfect Gem, but can be used earlier in the season, being 

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

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

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lib &o 



Butman— A varietv in size and productiveness resembling the Hubbard; 

 flesh fine grained, lemon colored, and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz.,10cts.; i-£lb., 25cts.; lb 65 



Mammoth Chili-Grows to a very large size, often weighing over 200 lbs. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lib 1 00 



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

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

 flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1 50 



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