FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Kuchenkwrbis, Ges. Courg'e, Fk. Calabasa Tontanera !> Cidracayote, Sp. 



Squashes should be planted in ;i warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about (he 

 middle of May or June. Plant in well-manured bills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons — the bush 

 varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should be sown in each 

 hill, thinning out, after they have attained their rough leaves, and danger from bugs is over, leaving three or four of 

 the strongest plants per hill. 



EARLY SORTS. 



Early White Bush. The best early variety for market 

 or shipping; it grows to a large size, scolloped like a 

 Patty-pan, and bearing an abundant crop. 

 Pkt." 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



Early Golden Bush. Like the above, only of a golden 

 color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 



Yellow Crook Neck. Early, productive, and of good 

 quality; skin orange-yellow, covered with warty ex- 

 crescences. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. 

 The above three kinds are for summer use, and should 



be used when the skin is tender. 



Brazilian Sugar. 



SUMMER AND FALL SORTS. 



Brazilian Sugar. A delicate and rich flavored variety 

 that will become a standard sort for summer and 

 autumn use. The flesh is light yellow, fine grained 

 and sweet. They weigh on an average 3 pounds, and 

 will keep well into winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. i lb. 50 cts. 



Early Prolific Marrow. 



Early Prolific Marrow. For fall and winter this is 

 a very desirable sort, as it is early and productive — 

 the two most important features for the market gar- 

 dener; while its good cooking and keeping qualities, 

 together with its attractive brilliant orange-red color, 

 make it popular with the consumer. 

 Pkt, 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. }lb. 60 cts. 



Vegetable Marrow. A delicious English sort; skin 

 greenish yellow, flesh white, soft, and of a rich flavor; 

 a heavv cropper, quite distinct from the other sorts. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 



Vegetable Makiiow. 



FALL AND WINTER SORTS. 



American Turban. Flesh orange yellow ; thick, fine- 

 grained, and of a good flavor; an excellent variety for 

 fall and early winter use. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Boston Marrow. About ten days later than the Bush 

 varieties; a good keeper, of excellent flavor, flesh 

 orange colored and fine grained. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Butman. This variety is fine grained, dry, and of 

 excellent flavor, having all the good qualities of the 

 Hubbard and summer varieties combined. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J lb. 40 cts. 



sex Hybrid. 



Essex Hybrid. A valuable fall and winter Squash. 

 Very prolific, fine grained orange-red flesh, very sweet 

 and dry, and fills all the requirements of a first-class 

 Squash. Pkt, 5 cts., oz 15 cts., I lb. 40 cts. 



Hubbard. A general favorite, and one of the best late 

 table varieties; of large size, flesh fine grained, dry, 

 and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Marblehead. Resembling the Hubbard, but of a lighter 

 color, and is remarkable for its sweetness, dryness, and 

 delicious flavor, as well as its keeping qualities. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Pine Apple. A fall and winter variety of peculiar 

 shape. It ripens about the same time as the Perfect 

 Gem, is of excellent quality, and keeps well all 

 winter ; the flesh is of a creamy white color, fine grain 

 and splendid quality, having a rich cocoanut flavor ; 

 yields from 5 to 8 squashes to each vine. 

 Pkt, 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



Postage prepaid on packets and ounces. On y t lb. and over remit at rate of 16 cts. per lb when ordered to be sent by mail. 



