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SQUASH. 



Courge, Fr. Calabaza , Sp. 



CULTURE. — Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, aflei- the weather has become settled and warm, about 

 the middle of May or June. Plant in well manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers or 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 danger from bugs is over, leaving three or four of the strongest plants per hill. An 

 occasional feeding of liquid manure will repay in size of fruits. 



r^ ^__ ^ FAI.I. AND IVINTER SORTSo 



Delicious. The color of the skin is green, with an occasional 

 blue specimen; size about the same as Hubbard, weighing 

 from 5 to 10 pounds. For table use, either as a fall or winter 

 Sqna-h, it cannot be excelled, the flesh being remarkably 

 thick, hne-grained, sweet and of rich flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz.. 20 CIS.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., %\ 50. 



Warted Hubbard. A variety of the Hubbard Squash, with 

 \\ arted skin. The vines grow strong and produce a large 

 number of Squashes, which are of good size and keep well. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



liubbard. Large size ; flesh fine-grained, dry, of excellent 

 riavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Golden Hubbard. Shape same as old-fashioned Hubbard, 

 but skin is rich orange color. The flesh is deep golden- 

 yellow, cooks dry, fine flavor. The keeping qualities are 

 fully equal to the old variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 

 30 cts; lb., $1.00. 



Boston narrow. A good keeper, of excellent flavor, flesh 

 orange-colored and fine-grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ 

 lb.. 25 CIS.; lb., 80 cts. 



Golden Bronze. This variety of winter Squash is a cross 

 between the Bay State and Boston Marrow. The shape is 

 very much of the latter variety, and the skin, which is a dark 

 greyish color, is wrinkled in the same manner. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., .SO cts.; lb., $1.00. 



PKT. 



Winter Crook-neck 5 



Aarblehead 5 



Bay State 5 



Pike's Peak, or Sibley 5 



Essex Hybrid 5 



Mammoth Chili 10 



Vegetable Harrow 10 



EARLY VARIETIES. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush. (See cut.) This is an 

 improved strain of the oM White Bush Squash, the result of 

 selections which have been m.ide for a number of years by 

 a prominent nearby market gardener. It grows in the bush 

 form, without any inclination to make runners, and is enor- 

 mously productive. The Squashes mature fully ten days earlier 

 than the old sort, and are of good marketable size. They show 

 less ridge, or scallop, being better filled out, and contain a larger 

 amount of flesh than the parent variety. The Squashes cook 

 well and the flavor is delicious. We especially recommend this 

 varietv, both for shipping and home consumption. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 1.5 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1 00. 



Early White Bush. Similar to above but not as early. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 25 Cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Golden Custard Bush. Similar to White Bush, but of rich 

 golden-yellow color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 Cts.; lb., 

 80 cts. 



Yellow Summer Crook=neck. (See cut.) This old and well- 

 known variety still remains a favorite, and is considered the best 

 for summer use. It is early, productive and of good quality; 

 skin orange-yellow. Quality excellent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Bush Fordhook. This variety can be used either as a summer 

 or winter Squash. Plants grow in bush form, and Squashes are 

 produced abundantly. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts,; \ lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Fordhook. Bright yellow color, flesh dry and sweet. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Faxon. Early, and of superior quality. • A good keeper. Pkt., 

 5 CIS.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



Early Prolific Orange Harrow. Resembles Boston Marrow in 

 shape. It has thin but hard rind, and the flesh is deep, fine- 

 grained and of a delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



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BOOKS for the FARM and GARDEN. 



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