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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 re|iay in size of fruits. 



Price : Plit., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; i lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts., except where noted. 



EARI.Y SORTS. 



Evtra Early Jersey White Bush (see cui). This is 

 an improved strain of the old White Bush Squash, the result of 

 selections which have been made for a number of years by a 

 prominent near-by market gardener. It grows in the bush form, 

 without any inclination to make runners, and is enormously pro- 

 ductive. 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 variety, both 

 for shipping and home consumption. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 1 lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 51.00. 



Early White Bush. A good variety for market or shipping; 

 it grows to a fair 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, pro- 

 ductive and of good quality ; skin orange-yellow. Quality ex- 

 cellent. It grows in bush form and produces an abundant crop 

 of beautiful Squashes. 



Faxon. The characteristics of this new Squash are earliness, 

 long keeping and superiority in richness of flavor. 



Veg"etable Marrow. A delicious English sort; skin green- 

 ish-white, flesh white, soft and of rich fl ivor; quite distinct from 

 other sorts. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 els. ; lb., 90 cts. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush Squash. 



Golden 

 Hubbard 

 Squash. 



FALL AXD \% INTER SORTS. 



Early Prolific Orange Marrow. This ex- 

 ellent 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 at- 

 tractive, 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. 

 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 

 sections. Its cooking qualities are excellent, being 

 rich and dry. 



Golden Hubbard (see cut). In shape same as the old-fashioned Hubbard, but the skin is rich orange color. It is 

 extremely attractive, matures earlier than the green-shell Hulibard and is more productive. The color of flesh is deep golden- 

 yellow, cooks dry and is of fine flavor. The keeping qualities are fuUv equal tn the old variety, and it is sure to become pop- 

 ular as a fall and winter variety. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts, ; -J lb., 30 cts.; lb., ^1.00. 

 Bay state. Extremely solid, of heavy weight, fine and dry flesh, of sweet flavor, of a beautiful bright golden yellow, very 

 handsome; blue, shell extremely hard and flinty; an excellent keeper. 



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 productive. 



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

 color outside and straw-yellow within ; the flesh is dry and s^eet. Pkt., 5 

 cts,; oz., 10 cts.; 1 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 borer-proof, Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz,, 10 cts. ; J lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



Pike's Peak, or Sibley. Skin smooth and thin, and of a pnle-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 good sort for feeding stock. 

 Pkt., 5 Ct'f. ; oz,, 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



W^inter Crook-neck. One of the best sorts for winter use, as it is an 

 excellent keeping variety; flesh bright yellow, of fine flavor. 



Hubbard. One of the best late table varieties; of large size; flesh fine- 

 grained, dry, of excellent flavor. 



Marblehead. Resembling the Hubbard, but of a lighter color, and is re- 

 markable for its sweetness, dryness, and delicious flavor. Good keeper. 



Yellow Crook-neck Squash. 



