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The Cucurbits 



8 to 10 feet apart. About 3 pounds of seed are required for 

 an acre with the field or running varieties. Two or three 

 mature fruits to a vine are a large crop. 



The bush squashes are grown as close as 3x4 feet in gar- 

 dens, but the hills should be 4 or 5 feet apart if possible. 

 From 4 to 5 pounds of seed are required to the acre. 



The pumpkins and squashes are affected by wilt disease and 

 mosaic, for which see Cucumber. 



The striped beetle and squash bug are also treated under 

 Cucumber, 



The pumpkins and squashes are of simple and easy cul- 

 ture. Warm well-drained lands are chosen. The seeds 



181. Summer crookneck 182. Summer scallop squash 



squash (X Vs). (X 1/6). 



are planted directly in the field, often in " hills " specially 

 prepared by the incorporation of manure or fertilizer or 



