FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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SQUASH. 



Kuchenkiirbis, Ger. Coiirge, Fr. Calabasa Tontanera 6 Cidracayote, Sp. 



Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about the middle of May 

 or June. Pl:\nt in well-manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons — the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each 

 way, and tlie running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should Ije sown in each hill, thinning out, after they have attained 

 their rough leaves, and d^inger from bugs is over, leaving three or four of the strongest plants per hill. 



Veg-etable Marrow. A delicious English son; skia 

 greenish white, flesh white, soft, and of a rich flavor; a 

 heavy cropper, quite distinct from the other sorts. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts,, lb. $1.25. 



FAI.I. AND ^^INTER SORTS. 



Sweet JVut. An excellent new sort of medium size, flesh 

 dry, rich and very sweet, enormously productive and val- 

 uable both as a summer and a winter squash. It possesses 

 the desirable property of being entirely borer proof. 

 Pkt. 10 CIS., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $200. 

 Cook's Favorite. A distinct and excellent new variety, 

 possessing all the most desirable attributes of a Squash. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 Essex Hybrid. A valuable fall and winter Squash. Very 

 prolific, fine-grained orange-red flesh, very sweet and dry., 

 and fills all the requirements of a first-class .Squash. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. ^l.OO. 

 Fordliook. A new winter Squash of great merit. Qf a/ 

 handsome, bright yellow color outside, and straw-yellow 

 within. The flesh is dry and sweet. 

 Golden Custard Squash. pj.t_ 5 ^^^ ^ ^z. 10 Cts., \ lb. 30 Cts., lb. $1 00. 



EARI.Y SORTS. 



Early "Wllite Busll. The best early variety for market or 

 shipping; it grows to a large size, scolloped like a patty- 

 pan, and bearing an abundant crop. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Golden Custard Busll. Of similar size and shape to 



the White Bush, but of a rich golden yellow color. 



Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. §1.00. 



Yellow Crook. Xeck. Early, productive, and of good 



quality; skin orange-yellow. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SUMMER AND FAI.E SORTS. 



Early Orang'e Marrow. An improved Boston Marrow. 

 Quite distinct, very early, and prolific, and of most delicate 

 flavor; suitaljle either for fall or winter. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., -]■ lb. 30 cts., lb. §1.00. 

 Perfect Gem. This Squash possesses the excellent quali- 



ties of b.ith the summer and winter varieties combined. Hubbakd Squash. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. Hutobard. A general favorite, and one of the best late 



Boston Marrow. About ten d.nys later than the Bush table varieties ; of large size, flesh fine-grained, dry, and of 



varieties ; a good keeper, of excellent flavor, flesh orange excellent flavor. 



colored aud fine-grained. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. Mammotll Chili. Rich orange-yellow, flesh thick, and 



of good quality for making pies. This quality grows to an 

 enormous size, specimens frequently alt.nining the weight 

 of 225 lbs. A valuable sort for feeding stock. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts,, lb. $1.50. 

 Olive. By many considered superior to the Hubbard. .Skin 

 olive green, flesh rich orange, sweet and cooks dry. 

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

 Pike's Peak, or Sibley. An improvement on the 

 Hubbard. The shell is smooth and tliin and of a pale 

 green color; flesh thick, solid ; vivid orange in color; very 

 dry; of fine grain and delicate flavor. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Pine Apple. A fall and winter variety of excellent quality; 

 flesh creamy white, fine-grained and of a rich flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 Winter Crookneck. One of the best sorts for winter 

 use, as it is an excellent keeping variety. Largely grown 

 in New England and Canada. Flesh bright yellow; of 

 fine flavor. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



Boston Marrow Squash. 



