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PUMPKIN 



(Curcurbita Pepo.) Probably native of Tropical 

 America. Under cultivation less than 1,000 years. 

 The annual requirements of squash and pumpkin 

 seed in this country total about 500,000 pounds. 



German, Km bis; Italian, Zucca; Polish, Bania 



One ounce of seed will plant 100 hills; 

 4 pounds will plant an acre 



Pie, or Winter Luxury. 



Days to maturity, 75. The tender 

 quality of this Pumpkin makes it 

 highly desirable for pie purposes. It 

 is not grown on a large scale com- 

 mercially, however, averaging only 

 about 1 foot in diameter. Price, 

 pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V4lb. 40 cts., - 

 lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.00, delivered. 



Kentucky Field, ^^^h s" 



Days to maturity, 90. This is the 

 standard field Pumpkin, especially 

 good for stock-feeding, although it is 

 also used for pie purposes to some 

 extent. The fruits are elongated 

 and of a golden color. Flesh is light j'^ellow. 

 30 cts., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00, delivered. 



Kentucky 

 Field 



IS a good keeper. Price, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^^lb. 



SQUASH 



{Cucurbita maxima.) Cucurbita maxima, the Winter Squash, is native to tropical America. Cucurbita Pepo> 

 the Summer Squash, to the more temperate climates of America. The name "squash" and "pumpkin" are loosely 

 used interchangeably, either variety being used in making the so-called "pumpkin pie." 



German, KUrbis; Italian, Zucca; Polish, Miekurz 

 One ounce of Summer Squash seed will plant 25 h'lls; 4 pounds will plant an acre. 

 Two ounces of Winter Squash seed will plant 25 hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre. 



WViif<a RiicVa ^nallnn Days to maturity, 65. A quick growing summer variety, averaging from 

 Wmte BUStl :>CallOp. § inches in diameter. Sometimes known as "Patty Pan." Color 



cream white. Price, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50, delivered. 



Boston Marrow ^^^^ maturity, 125. This Winter Squash is more important than all other 

 iTia.1 w . varieties for commercial^ purposes. Its good qualities are well known to the canners 

 and large pie-bakers, and there is almost invariably a good market for it. Its color is a rich bright orange 

 and it is oval in shape. Its cultivation is very simple. We highly recommend it for all general pur- 

 poses. Price, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y^\h. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50, delivered. 



SALSIFY 



(Tragopogon porrifolius.) Native of 

 the Mediterranean region. Under culti- 

 vation about 1,000 years. 



German, Haferwurzel; Italian, Sassefrica; Polish, 



Jarzy Ostryga 

 One ounce of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 

 8 pounds plant an acre 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. 



Days to maturity, 150. The seed of 

 this standard variety should be sown 

 in the early spring, thinning to 4 inches 

 apart in the row. The roots should 

 , •'' stay in the ground until late fall or 



through the winter, if desired. If stored, put 

 in a cool, moist place. As a root plant, it is 

 very desirable when properly served in a creamy 

 gravy. Price, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., l^lb. 45 

 cts., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $14.00, delivered. 



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 Marrow 



