SQUASH. 215 

 Marblehead is a variety that resembles the Hubbard in qual- 

 ity of flesh, and by many is considered superior. It differs from 

 the Hubbard in form and color, is ashy gray and the flesh is 



Fig-ure 112— Hubbard Squash. 



much thinner. It yields less in weight but generally produces 

 more squashes per acre. 



Essex Hyb»^id= — Very fine grained, rich, sweet, and a good 

 keeper; excellent for autumn and winter. 



Bay State. — A good variety. 



Miscellaneous Varieties.— Winter Crookneck. — One of the 



hardiest, most reliable and best keeping squashes, but in 

 quality no better than some of the pumpkins. Very little in 

 demand for marketing, but popular in some sections for home 

 use. 



Cocoanut, Perfect Gem and Chestnut are varieties produc- 

 ing a large number of small squashes of excellent quality and 

 are very easily raised. 



PUMPKIN. (Cucurbita pepo.) 

 Native of warm climates. — Annual. — Under the name of 

 pumpkin are grouped a number of gourds, greatly varying in 

 shape, color, size and quality. Some of them are very good for 

 cooking purposes, but they are not generally esteemed for table 



