FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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KucJienkiirbis, Ger. Courge, 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. Plant iu well-manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons — tlie bush 

 varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eighttoten 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. 



EARLY SORTS. 



Early White Bush. The best early variety for market 

 or shipi)ing; it grows to a large size, scolloped like a 

 Pattv-pan, and bearing an abundant crop. 

 Pkt."o cts., oz. 10 cts.,'i lb. 30,cts. 



Early Golden Bnsh. Like the above, only of a golden 

 color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



Yellow Crook Jfeck. Early, productive, and of good 

 quality; skin orange-yellow, covered with warty ex- 

 crescences. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. .30 cts. 

 The above three kinds are for summer use, and should 



be used when the skin is tender. 



Brazilian Sugar. 



SUMMER AND FALL SORTS. 



Brazilian Sugar. A delicate and rich flavored variety 

 that will become a standard sort for summer and 

 autumn use. The fle.sh is light yellow, fine grained 

 and sweet. They weigh on an average 3 pounds, and 

 will keep well into winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. i lb. 50 cts. 



Early Prolific Marrow. 



Early Prolific Marrow. For fall and winter this is 

 a very desirable sort, as it is early and productive — 

 the two most important features for the market gar- 

 dener; while its good cooking and keeping qualities, 

 together with its attractive brilliant orange-red color, 

 make it popular with the consumer. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. Jib. 60 cts. 



Vegetable Marrow. A. delicious English sort; skin 

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

 a heavy cropper, quite distinct from the other sorts. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 



FALL AND WINTER SORTS. 



American Turban. Flesh orange yellow ; thick, fine- 

 grained, and of a good flavor ; an excellent variety for 

 fall and early winter use. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Boston Marrow. About ten days later than the Bush 

 varieties; a good keeper, of excellent flavor, 'flesh 

 orange colored and tine grained. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Batman. This variety is fine grained, dry, and of 

 excellent flavor, having all the good qualities of the 

 Hubbard and summer varieties combined. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. 



Essex Hybrid. 



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., i lb. 40 cts. 



Hubbard. A general favorite, and one of the best late 

 table varieties; of large size, flesh fine grained, dry, 

 and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Marblehead. Resembling the Hubbard, but of a lighter 

 color, and is remarkable for its sweetness, dryness, and 

 delicious flavor, as well as its keeping qualities. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 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. 15 cts., 1 lb. 40 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 yel- 

 low ; of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. 



Vegetable seeds sent postpaid on receipt of retail price. Grass and agricultural seeds by express or freight at purchaser's 

 expense. 



