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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



SQUASH 



Long 



The squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of garden vegetables. The summer varieties come to the table early 

 in the season, while the fall and winter sorts can be had from August until the following spring. The winter varieties are very- 

 well adapted for stock feeding and we heartily recommend themlor that purpose. 



Squash plants are very tender and sensitive to cold and so planting must be delayed until settled warm weather. General 

 methods of culture are the same as for cucumbers and melons, but the squash is less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of soil. 

 Summer varieties should be planted four to five feet apart each way and winter sorts eight to twelve. Three plants are sufficient 

 for a hill. In gathering the winter sorts care should be taken not to bruise or break the stem from the squash, as the slightest 

 injury will increase the liability to decay. "Winter squashes should be stored in a moderately warm, dry place and the 

 temperature kept as even as possible. For" those wiio desire very early squashes, seed can be planted in boxes, and transplanted. 



Insect pests that attack the vines when small, such as the striped beetle, may be kept ofE by frequent dustings with air 

 slaked lime, tobacco dust, soot or sifted ashes diluted witli fine road earth. For the large squash bug, a good remedy is a 

 kerosene emulsion. Probably the most effective way is to place a small piece of board, about 4x12 inches, on the ground near 

 the plant. Towards evening or early in the morning "the bugs may be gathered from under the boards and destroyed. 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



II 1 XUl^'i- R U This is the earliest of the summer squashes. The vines are vigorous and very productive, 



_ ISlSinCl Wnite DUSn The fruits are rather small and of ten nearly spherical, thick, with only a slight indica- 

 tion of a scallop. The skin is wliite. flesh tender and of good quality. Our stock of this variety is very uniform. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 IT 1 Wk'* R U Q 11 This is the well known, very early, somewhat flattened scalloped bush squash of 



iLarly W nite I^USn OCa.liOp medium size. The color is creamy white with comparatively smooth surface. The 



vines are vigorous and very productive. This variety is also known as Patty Pan or Cynahng. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



lALb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 »<! i-UAA/k** R k Q 11 -^^ early maturing, somewhat flattened, scalloped bush squash, of largest size 



IVlainniOtll W nite OUSn OCallOp and the handsomest of the summer varieties for home garden and market. The 



fruits are uniformlv warted and a beautiful, clear waxy white. The stock we ofEer of this variety is very superior. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 

 P 1 -y 11 R U Q 11 A flattened, scalloped bush squash of largest size. The skin is deep orange. The flesh 



Jiariy I enow DUSn OCailOp is pale yellow and of very good flavor. We have developed a strain of the old Yellov/ 



Bush Scallop which is fully as productive but uniformly larger and flatter than the old stock and has a very small seed cavity. 



This sort is extensively used for the liome garden and market where a very large yellow scalloped squash is wanted. Pkt. lo'c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



S f^ 1 1 The vv'ell known standard sort, early and very productive. It matures the bulk of its crop a little 



Ummer V./rOOKneCK earlier than the 3Iammoth Summer Crookneck. The fruits when fully grown are about one foot 

 long, vrith unifra-mly cro<jked neck and surface densely \varted. The color is bright yellow. The shell is very hard when the 

 fruit is ripe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb, 40c; Lb. $1.50 



M.i Q C } } '^^^ largest and one of the earliest of the crookneck summer squashes. The 



ammOtn OUmmer v^rOOKneCK vines are of bush habit, larger and more vigorous than Summer Crookneck. 

 The fruits when mature are very large, often one and one-half to two feet long, with exceedingly warted surface. The color 

 is deep yellow. Its large size and attractive color make this variety a favorite with market ga"rdeners as well as for home 

 garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2O2. 35c; 14 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 

 If 1* « 'V^rr^kf Ul^a 1^ *•*• ( CocozeUa cli :XapoU ) The vines are of bush habit and produce large, much elongated 



liaiian V egeiaOie IVl arrow fruits, dark green at first but as they mature becoming marbled with yellow and 

 lighter green in stripes. The fruits are in best condition for the table when six to eight inches long but can be used when 

 somewhat larger. The young fruits when sliced and fried in oil constitute a vegetable dehcacy that is very tender and marrowy. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz, 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



AUTUMN AND WINTER VARIETIES 



Delicious usually dark green but 



is a fall and winter variety of medium size. Although not very thick the shell is rather hard and strong, 

 ometimes lighter in color and mottled. The flesh is thick, very fine grained and bright 

 yellow in color. It is considered by manj^ to be the best for markets where quality is appreciated as well as very desirable 

 for the home garden. We have by continued and careful selection made a marked improvement in uniformity of type and 

 we beheve the seed we offer is equal to the best obtainable. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 R<-kcf <-kn 1\^ w»'r\ T ^^^^^ ^^ ^ y^ivj productive fall and winter variety of medium to large size, oval shape, and thin skin. 

 DOSlOn IViarrOW it is much used for canning and making pies. The fruits when ripe are bright orange with a shading 

 of light cream color. The flesh is of rich salmon-vellow color, fine grained and of excellent flavor, but not as dry as the Hub- 

 bard. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Golden Hubbard medium size, 

 weighing from six to eight pounds and 

 in shape are like the Hubbard, al- 

 though in condition for use decidedly 

 earlier. They are long keepers and 

 can be held over in good condition 

 for spring use. The shell is modei'- 

 ately warted, hard, strong and of a 

 beautiful orange-red color, except for a 

 bit of olive-green on the blossom end. 

 The flesh is deep-orange, dry. fine 

 grained and richly flavored. A very 

 superior table variety. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c: 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb.$2.25 



U UU J O^® o^ the best of the 

 nUDDara winter squashes. The 

 vines are vigorous and very produc- 

 tive. The fruits are large, heavy and 

 moderately warted, with a very hard 

 shell. The skin is uniformly dark 

 bronze green. The flesh is ' bright 

 orange-yellow, fine grained, thick, dry 

 and richly flavored. This squash can 

 be kept in good condition until spring. 

 Our stock of this standard home gar- 

 den and market variety is carefully 

 selected in regard to quality of the 

 flesh and color of the shell' and is 

 much superior to that sold as Chicago 

 Warted or Warty Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Hubbard Squash 



