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SQUASH. 



Ger. Kuerbis, Ft. Courge. 

 One ounce will plant about 25 hills. 



Plant about the middle of May, in hills, the 

 «arly varieties four or five feet apart, and the 

 late sorts eight to ten feet. The hills should be 

 highly manured, and prepared in a similar man- 

 ner as those of melons. Plant from six to ten 

 «eeds in a hill, thinning out after they have at- 

 tained their rough leaves, leaving three or four 

 of the strongest plants. Dust the plants, when 

 the dew is on, with air-slacked lime or ashes, to 

 protect them from the striped bug. 



Ati^eatise. entitled "Squashes." and how to grow 

 them, hy mail prepaid for 30 cents. 

 MAMMOTH WHITE Bush Scallop. This excel- 

 lent large strain is ten days earlier than the 

 common stock. The squashes average at least 

 double the size, and is a continuous bearer 

 from early in the season till late in the fall. A 

 splendid variety for market and the best of all 

 for the shipper and family garden. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. lOcts., 14 lb. 20 cts.. lb. 65 cts. 

 CIANT BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. This 

 magnificent strain has been brought about by 

 years of painstaking selection. It is a beau- 

 tiful bright yellow, and grows to a very large 

 size; very early, and is a most profitable sort 

 for marketing, because it grows so quick and 

 Inrge; keeps bearing all summer, and eom- 

 mHndsgood prices. Per pkt. 5 cts. oz, 10 cts., 

 M lb, 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 



HUBBARD SQUASH. 



HUBBARD. The standard winter Squash; flesh 

 bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry 

 and sweet, rich flavored: keeps perfectly good 

 throughout the winter; boils or bakes very 

 dry, and is esteemed by many to be as good 

 baked as the Sweet Potato. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., K lb., 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



ESSEX HYBRID. An excellent variety, having 

 the shape of the Turban, with dryness and 

 hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the 

 richest flavored, finest grained and sweetest 

 of the Squash family, as well as one of the best 

 keepers. Being earliest of The winter varieties, 

 can be planted later in the season, or as a sec- 

 ond crop. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 20 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



FORDHOOK, A fine variety for family use. The 

 flesh is dry and sweet, and the best in quality 

 of all winter squashes. Placed in a cool, dry- 

 room, keeps in perfect condition throughout 

 the winter and spring. The stem is thin and 

 hard, and also the roots, consequently it is 

 perfectly free from the attacks of the squash 

 borer. Matures early, and in everywhere a 

 sure cropper. The meat is very thick, and 

 seed cavity small. Another feature is that the 

 green squashes can be used at any stage of 

 their growth. Per 'pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 40 



EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW. A fall or winter 

 variety. A grand improvement upon the Bos- 

 ton Marrow, in point of earliness, productive- 

 ness and good keeping qualities. Market gar- 

 deners will find that its brilliant orange-red 

 color and fine cooking qualities will make It 

 popular with the consumer. It is of medium 

 size. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts., lb. 



SIBLEY SQUASH. 



SIBLEY, OR PIKE-S PEAK. The shell is pale 

 green in color, very hard and flinty. The iiesh 

 is solid and thick, orange in color, being dry 

 and rich. The squashes range from eight to 

 eleven pounds. The vine is vigorous and 

 hardy. In its keeping qualities it excels all, 

 constantly improving in flavor and quality 

 until the very last. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz, 10 cts., 

 % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



BRAZILIAN SUGAR. A summer and fall 

 squash, of medium size; enormously produc- 

 tive. It can be used for table when quite 

 young; rich flavored and sweet. For autumn 

 use it is most delicious, being an excellent sub- 

 stitute for sweet potatoes. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz, 

 10 cts., Va. lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



MARBLEHEAD. The flesh is of rather a lighter 

 color than the Hubbard, while its sweetness, 

 dryness and delicious flavor are remarkable. 

 In yield it equals this variety, while its keep- 

 ing qualities are declared to surpass it. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



BUTMAN,— In size and productiveness it resem- 

 bles the Hubbard. It has a thick skin and 

 thick meated. The color of the flesh is light 

 salmon. It is very fine grained and remarka- 

 bly dry, sweet and delicious. Per pkt. 4 cts,, 

 oz, 8 cts,, 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. 



(_ ti lisi:, rT SQUASH. 



WHITE CHESTNUT. The White Chestnut is 

 worthy of being added to the few among the 

 scores of varieties of squashes in cultivation, 

 which are really first-class. It is hard-shelled, 

 white in color, form much like the Hubbard. 

 A heavy cropper and vigorous grower. Flesh 

 of light >ellow color, fine in texture, dry and 

 fine flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts,, % lb. 

 25 cts. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. This is the largest variety 

 known, and under favorable conditions and in 

 a rich soil it often grows to weigh from 100 to 

 200 pounds, and specimens have been grown to 

 weigh 300 pounds. Excellent for stock; very 

 productive. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb, 25 

 cts., lb. $1.00, 



