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Speise-Kurbis, Ger. 



SQUASH. 



Co'urge, Fr. Calabaza, 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 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. 



EARLY SORTS. 



Extra Early Jersey White Bush. This is an improved strain 

 of the old While Bush Squash, the result of selections which 

 have been made for a number of years by a prominent nearby 

 market gardener. It grows in the bush form, without any incli- 

 nation to make runners, and is enormously productive. The 

 Squashes mature fully ten days earlier than the old sort, and are 

 of good marketable size. They show less ridge, or scallop, be- 

 ing better filled out, and contain a larger amount of flesh than 

 the parent variety. The Squashes cook well ?nd the flavor is 

 delicious. We especially recommend this variety, both for ship- 

 ping and home consumption. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 25 cts ; \ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



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

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 15 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , "5 cts. 



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

 golden-yellow Color. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz , 15 cts.; J lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



Yellow Summer Crook-neck. (See cut.) Early, productive 

 and of good quality; skin orange-yellow. Quality excellent. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Vegetable narrow. A delicious English sort; skin greenish- 

 white, flesh white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



Golden Bronze. This new variety of -winter Squash is a cross 

 between the Bay Stale and Boston Marrow. The shape is very 

 much like the latter variety, and the skin, which is a dark gray- 

 ish color, is wrinkled in the same manner. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; J- lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1 00. 



FALL AND WINTER SORTS. 



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.,15cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 

 Warted Hubbard. (See cut.) A variety of the Hubbard 

 Squash, with warted skin. The vines grow strong and pro- 

 duce a large number of Squashes, which are of good size and 

 keep well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Summer Crook-neck Squash. 



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

 flavor. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 Cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Early Prolific Orange Marrow. Resembles Boston Mar- 

 row in shape. It has thin, but hard rind, and the flesh is deep, 

 fine-grained and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts; 

 \ lb., 30 Cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Boston Marrow. A good keeper, of excel- 

 lent flavor, flesh orange-colored and fine- 

 grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Essex Hybrid, Warren or American 

 Turban. The flesh is very thick, ricli- 

 colored and solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 I lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Fordhook. Bright yellow color, flesh dry 

 and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts ; lb., $1 25. 



Pike's Peak, or Sibley. Pale green ; flesh 

 thick, solid; very dry. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15 

 cts.; I lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



riammoth Chili. Rich orange -yellow; flesh 

 thick and of good quality for making pies ; 

 also a good sort for feeding stock. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., §1.75. 



Winter Crook-neck. One of the best sorts 

 for winter use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ 

 lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Marblehead. Resembling Hubbard, but 

 lighter color. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J 

 lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Bay State. Flesh sweet ; bright golden- 

 yellow, skin blue. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 Jib., 30 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Warted Hubbard Squash. 



THE NEWEST AND BEST VEGETABLES for 1903 are found described on pages 5 to 10, inclusive, and those shown on our Colored 

 iPlate, and described on page 10, are of special merit. Every one who has a vegetable garden should plant these four varieties. 



