SQUASH. 



German, Kurbiss. French, Courge. 

 Spanish, Calabasa Tomtanera. 

 Swedish, Pumpa. 



Two ounces for 50 hills. Bush varieties 

 5 to 6 lbs., and running varieties 3 to 4 lbs., 

 in hills for an acre. 



THE SQUASH is one of the most nutritious 

 and valuable of all oar garden vegetables. 

 The summer varieties come to the table 

 early in the season, while the winter sorts 

 can be had in perfection from August un- 

 til the summer varieties are again in con- 

 dition. Few farmers appreciate the 

 value of winter squash as a food for stock. 

 An acre of squash, costing no more to 

 cultivate and much less to seciu-e, will 

 give as much food available for feeding 

 stock as an acre of corn, and we strongly 

 urge our readers to try a patch for this 

 purpose. The plants p re very tender and 

 sensitive to cold, and planting must be 

 delayed until settled warm weather. The 

 general principles of culture are the same 

 as those given for cucumbers and melons, 

 but the plants are less particular as to 

 soil. The summer varieties should be 

 planted ^ to (5 feet apart each way, and 

 the winter sores S to 10. Three plants 

 are sufficient for a hill 



BUCKBEE'S NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK — 4 — Our experience 

 and that of our customers proves it to be one of the best Summer 

 Squashes. Twice as large as the ordinary Crookneck, more 

 •warty and earlier. This combination makes it the most desir- 

 able for the market or private garden. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, % lb. 18c, 

 }4 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH — 3 — Scalloped or Im- 

 proved Patty-Pan. Great improvement over the Early White 

 Bush. Very uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit to use 

 very early, of a beautiful whitecolor, and grow to a large size, 12 

 to 15' inches across. Valuable alike for family and market pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, M lb. 18c, % lb. 3oc, lb. 50c. 



BUCKBEE S MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD— 1— 

 Closely resembles the preceding, except in color, which is dark, 

 rich golden vellow. The squashes are of the finest quality and 

 extra large "size. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, % lb. 18c, l{ lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



PINEAPPLE — 2 — Fine for summer and fall. Flesh is thick, creamy 

 white and of the richest flavor; exceedingly productive, and 

 gives the best satisfaction for all purposes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, % lb. 

 15c. H lb. 25c, lb. 45c. 



PERFECT GEM— 5 — This variety is equally desirable, either as a 

 Summer or Winter Squash. Wonderfully productive. Flesh 

 fine grained and cocks dry and sweet. Rich, delicious flavor. 

 Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, M lb. 15c, y 2 lb. 25c. lb. 40c. 



COCOZELLE— 6— Fine uew early vaiiety. A remarkable, feature 

 of this variety is that the little green squashes, when very small 

 can either' be boiled whole or sliced and fried like Egg Plants, and 

 to my taste are quite equal in flavor, while, of course, they are 

 more easilv raised. It will prove a valuable addition to the veg- 

 etable garden. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, % lb. 20, }4 lb. 35e, lb. 60c. 



PIKE'S PEAK. OR SIBLEY— In color pale green, shell very hard 

 and flinty 



surpassed. 

 THE FAXON- 



NEW DEL1CATA— 7— Extremely early, very prolific, the ground 

 color being splashed and striped with very dark green. The 

 quality is rich and dry. Although of small size this variety is 

 wonderfully solid and heavy, the seed cavity being small. Will 

 please for all purposes. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, % lb. 20c, i a lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 DER WING— 8— The Squash grows about 5 in. long"by from 2 l / 2 to 

 3 inches thick. It has a hard and thick shell, which is com- 

 pletely covered with warts ; the color of the flesh is light yellow. 

 Very hard. Pkt. 4c. oz. 7c, lb. 20c, y 2 lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 CHILA1N GIANT— 9— The largest of all Squashes. Rather flat at 

 both ends. Single specimens have grown to the enormous 

 weight of 300 pounds. Outer color a rich orange yellow , flesh 

 very thick and of rich yellow color, quality exceedingly good, very 

 nutritious. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 3^1b. 25c, % lb. 40, lb. 75c. 

 NEW TURBAN— A distinct and valuable" fall and winter variety. 

 Flesh is dry, sweet and thick, of a bright orange color, its keeping 

 qualities are fine. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, % lb. 15c, >V lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 BAY STATE— The excelling features of this new variety are its 

 extreme solidity, heavy weight, fineness, and dryness of grain 

 and sweetness of flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz.6c, J4 lb. 15, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 COCOANUT— The most beautiful of all squashes* Great bearer. 

 Always gives a full crop, is fine grained, well flavored. Desirable 

 for all purposes. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c, U lb. 18c, K lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 

 PROLIFIC ORANGE MARROW— Developed by selection .from the 

 Boston Marrow. Fruit small, of deep orange color netted with 

 cream. Flesh fine. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 IMPROVED BOSTON MARROW— Fall and winter variety. Very 

 popular in the Boston market. Of oval form, skin thin, when 

 ripe, bright[orange mottled with light cream color; flesh rich sal- 

 mon yellow, fine grained, and for sweetness and excellence un- 

 Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, H lb. 15c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 -10 — This new South American variety is becoming 

 very popular. Its valuable points are, as 

 Mr. Coy w'ellsaid: Earliness, long keeping 

 and high quality, Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, J 4 lb. 20c, 

 y lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 

 MARBLEHEAD— Resembles the Hubbard 

 more than any other sort. The best 

 keeper of all. The flesh is rather lighter 

 than the Hubbard, fine grained, sweet 

 and delicious flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 

 U lb. 16c, y lb; 28c, lb. 50c. 

 NEW FORDHOOK— II— Popular, strong, rap- 

 id grower, immensely pi'oduetive, outside 

 color bright yellow, inside lighter shade. 

 Keeps perfectly sound until spring. Flesh 

 drv and sweet, thick and delicious. Pkt. 

 3c, oz. 6c, U lb. 15c, K lb. 25c, lb. 45c. 

 NEW CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD— 12— 

 The ideal Hubbard for home and market 

 purposes. Satisfies even the inexperi- 

 enced observer that it is the best of its 

 class, rich in quality, an unsurpassed 

 keeper, and thick fleshed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 

 \i lb. 20c, y lb. 35c, lb. 60c. Do not lail 

 to order. 



IMPROVED HUBBARD— Best winter Squash 

 known. Flesh bright orange yellow, fine 

 grained, very dry, sweet and rich fla- 

 vored. Boils or bakes exceedingly dry 

 and is esteemed by many to be as good 

 baked as the sweet potato. We have taken 

 the utmost pains with this sort and can 

 recommend our stock as in all probability 

 the best in the country. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 

 14 lb. 16c, y lb. 28c, lb 50c. 



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