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SQUASH 



Ger. A'i<t//'is. Fr. C'oi/rji.'-c 

 One ounce •a-ill />hint ixhout 25 liills. 



Plant about the middle of May, in hills, the e.irly 

 varitties four to five feet apart, and the late sorts 

 ei^'ht to ton feet. The hills should be highly nian- 

 urid, and prepared in a similar manner as those of 

 melons. Plant from si.x to ten seeds in a hill, thin- 

 ning: out after they have attained their rough leaves, 

 leaving throe or four of the strongest plants. Dust 

 the plants, whi-n the dew is on, with air-slacked 

 lime or a^hes, to protect them from the striped 

 bug. 



A treatise, entitled "Squashes," and how to grow 

 them, by mail prepaid for 30 cents. 



DELICIOUS. See Novelties. 



MAMMOTH WHITE. Bush Scallop. This 



e.xcellcnt large strain is ten days earlier than the 

 common stock. The squashes average at least dou- 

 ble the size, and is a contiimous bearer from 

 early in the season till late in the fall. A splen- 

 did vaiiety for market and the best of all for 

 the shipper and family garden. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 8 cts., Va. lb. 15 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



GIANT BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. 



Ti)i3 magnificent strain has been brought about by 

 years of painstaking selection. It is a beautiful 

 bright yellow, and grows to a very large size; very 

 early, and is a most profitable sort of marketicg 

 because it grows so quick and large. Per pkt. 

 5 ct5., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 60 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., ^ 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SIBLEY, or PIKE'S PEAK. The shell 



is pale green in color, very hard and flinty. The 

 flesh 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 improv- 

 ing in flavor and quality until the very last. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



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. Matures early, and is ev- 

 erywhere a sure cropper. The meat is very thick, 

 and seed caviiy small. Another feature is that the 

 green squashes can be used at any stage of their 

 growdi. Per i>kt. 5 cts., oz. ]0 cts., V4 lb. 25 c<3., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



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Warted Hubbard Squash 



WARTED HUBBARD. This Squash is 

 considered the best strain of Hubbard. It com- 

 bines the fine points of the original strain with 

 larger size, harder shell, improved quality, thick- 

 er flesh, finer color, stronger constitution. In 

 short it is unapproachable as a winter Squash. The 

 color is almost black, all looking alike, and with 

 a dense covering of knots — hence the name of 

 "Warted." Their handsome appearance appeals 

 strongly to customers. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 14 11>. '-^5 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



THE FAXON. A distinctive feature of 

 this Squash is, when ripe they vary in color, some 

 being a pale yellow, while others are mottled 

 green. The flesh is a deep orange yellow, seed 

 cavity very small, shell thin, but squashes are 

 hard and ^olid. It is one of the best squashes ever 

 tasted, sweet and dry, and for squash pies it must 

 be tried to be appreciated. It matures early and 

 is one of the best winter squashes, being a very 

 late ke per. It is the only squash that every spec- 

 imen is of good quality without regard to size 

 or wliether it is ripe or green. It is enormously 

 productive, and of medium size. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 14, lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 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 pro- 

 ductive. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.00. 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. A sport from that 



old standard of excellence, the Hubbard, it is a 

 perfect type of its parent except in color which 

 is a bright deep orange yellow. Flesh deep golden 

 yellow, much richer in color than Hubbard, line 

 £;rainod, cooks very dry, of excellent flavor. It^ 

 kec'ping qualities are fully equal to, while in pro- 

 ductiveness it far excels the old variety. In ev- 

 erything except color and yield it is a counter- 

 part of that old favoriate the Hubbard. Its su- 

 perior keeping qualities combined with its sweet, 

 rich flavor, attractive color and shape, are bound 

 to make it a popular Fall and Winter variety. 

 Per iikt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 ct.s., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 

 els. 



GOLDEN BRONZE. Tt is a cross be- 



twren the Bay State and Boston Marrow Squash. 

 In form it resembles the last named, also having 

 that peculiar wrinkled appearance of the skin, like 

 the Marrow. Size averaging from eight to ten 

 pounds. Color, a dark, grayi-sh green. Flesh, an 

 exceedingly bright golden yellow, fine grained, 

 very sweet and of delicious flavor. Early in ma- 

 turing, a good keeper, and yielding largely of 

 Squashes of un form size and appearence. As a 

 Squash combining the qualities desired for tlie 

 tal)le, and pies, this has no superior. Per pkt., 5 

 els., oz. 10 cts., 14 11'. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



