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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



SQUASH. 



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 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 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. 



Price: Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; >4 lb. 20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts. ; except where noted. 



EARLY SORTS. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush. ( For description, see Novelties, page 4. ) 

 Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; % lb. 50 cts. ; lb. $1.50. 



Early White Bush. (See cut.) The best variety for market or shipping ; it 

 grows to a large size, bearing an abundant crop. The skin is of extremely hard 

 texture, and they are grown largely in the South for shipment to Northern markets. 



Golden Custard Bush. Of similar size and shape to the White Bush, but of 

 a rich golden-yellow color. 



Yellow Summer Crook=neck. (See cut. ) Early, productive and of good 

 quality ; skin orange-yellow. Quality excellent. It grows in bush form and 

 produces an abundant crop of beautiful Squashes. 



Faxon. ( See cut. ) The characteristics of this new Squash are earl iness, long 



10 cts. ; % lb. 



flesh 

 cts. ■ 



Early White Bush. 



keeping and superiority in richness of flavor. Pkt. 5 cts. 



25 cts. ; lb. 75 cts. 

 Vegetable Harrow. A delicious English sort ; skin greenish- white, 



white, soft and of rich flavor ; quite distinct from other sorts. Pkt. 5 



oz. 15 cts. ; % lb. 30 cts. ; lb. 90 cts. 

 Cook's Favorite. This very desirable Squash is certain to please the most 



exacting, and when once grown will not be discarded. The skin is of a rich 



cream color, flesh deep orange, very fine-grained and superior for table use. 



Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; ■/ lb. 40 cts. ; lb. $1.00. 



FALL AND WINTER SORTS. 



Golden Hubbard. (For description, see Novelties, page 4.) Pkt. 10 cts. ; 

 oz. 20 cts. ; % lb. 4'J cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Fordhook. A winter Squash of great merit ; of a handsome bright-yellow color 

 outside and straw-yellow within ; the flesh is dry and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 

 10 cts. ; % lb. 25 cts. ; lb. 75 cts. 



Sweet Nut. An excellent sort of medium size ; flesh dry, rich and very sweet; 

 enormously productive, and valuable both as a summer and a winter Squash ; is 

 entirely borer-proof. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; }(. lb. 25 cts. ; lb. 75 cts. 



Pike's Peak, or Sibley. Skin smooth and thin, and of a pale-green color; 

 flesh thick, solid ; orange color ; very dry ; fine grain and delicate flavor. 



Mammoth Chili. Rich orange yellow ; flesh thick and of good quality for 

 making pies ; grows to an enormous size ; also a valuable sort for feeding stock. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; % lb. 30 cts. ; lb. $1.00. 



Winter Cro.ok=neck. One of the best sorts for winter use, as it is an excellent 

 keeping variety ; flesh bright yellow, of fine flavor. 



Hubbard. (See cut. ) One of the best late table varieties ; of large size ; flesh 

 fine grained, dry, of excellent flavor. 



Marblehead. Resembling the Hubbard, hut of a lighter color, and is remarkable 

 for its sweetness, dryness, and delicious flavor, as well as its keeping qualities, 



Bay State. Extremely solid, of heavy weight, fins and dry 

 flesh, of sweet flavor, of a beautiful bright golden yellow, 

 very handsome ; blue, shell extremely hard and flinty ; an 

 excellent keeper. 



Early Prolific Orange Marrow. This excellent Fall or 

 Winter Squash originated in New England, but does well in 

 all sections. In shape it resembles the Boston Marrow, but 

 it is earlier and more prolific. A splendid variety for the 

 market gardener, as its brilliant orange red color is very 

 attractive, and its keeping and cooking qualities will make it 

 popular with the consumer. It has thin, but hard rind, and 

 the flesh is deep, fine grained and of delicious flavor. 



Yellow Crook-neck Squash . 



Essex Hybrid, Warren, or American Turban. This 

 variety is one of the finest grained and sweetest of the Squash 

 family. Specimens kept until June as sound and as good as 

 when gathered in the fall. The flesh is very thick, rich 

 colored and solid. It ripens early and is one of the most 

 productive. 



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

 orange-colored and fine-grained ; oval form and a popular sort 

 with market gardeners in all tJ3e_ jf) 



sections. Its cooking quali- 

 ties are excellent, being ~> 

 rich and drv. 



Price: pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts 



20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts., except where noted 



Faxon Squash. 



Hubbard Squash. 



Wo pay postage on Flower and (iarden Seeds, except where noted. Form seeds are sent by express or freight at 



purchaser's expense. 



