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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



SQUASH 



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

 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 heartih" recommend them for that purpose. 



Squash plants are very tender and sensitive to cold and so planting must be delayed imtil settled -warm ^\■eather. General 

 methods of culture are tlie 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 t\\ elve. Three plants are sufficient 

 for a hiU. 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 who 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 off by frequent dustings with air slaked 

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

 emulsion. Probably the most effective Avay is to place a small piece of board, about 4xl::2 inches, on the ground near the plant. 

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



Long 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



II J AX/U'i- 12 k This is the earliest of the summer squashes. The vines are vigorous and verj' productive. 

 iSla.nCl Wnite OUSn The fruits are rather small and often nearly spherical, thick, with only a slight indication 



Our stock of this variety is very uuiforni. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



of a scallop. The skin is white. tle.sh tender and of good quality. 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c: Lb. 90c. 



C 1 AA/'U'j. 12 U Q II This is the well known, very early, somewhat flattened, scalloped bush squash of medium 



lliarly Wnite 15USn OCa.llOp size. Thecolor is creamy white with comparatively smooth surface. The vines are vigor- 

 ous and very productive. This variety is also known as Patty Pan or Cymling. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 



m. j.l_ IXT'l.'i. O 1- C 11 ^^ early maturing, somewhat flattened, scalloped bush squash, of largest size 



iVlainniOtn Wnite OUSn OCallOp and the handsomest of the summer varieties for home garden and' marker. The 



fruits are uniformlv warted and a beautiful, clear waxy white. The stock we offer of this variety is very superior. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c;' 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



f-i 1 -vr 11 O 1_ C 11 -■^ flattened, scalloped bush squash of largest size. The skin is deep orange. The flesh 



ILarly I ellOW JDUSn OCallOp is pale yellow and of very good flavor. We have developed a strain of th>' old Yellow 



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 home garden and "market w-here a very large yellow scalloped squash is wanted. Pkt. 5'c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 



The "^vell known standard sort, early and verj' productive. It matures the bulk of its crop a little 



Ml fully gro%\m are about one foot 

 The shell is very hard when the 



oUmmer \_^rOOkneck earlier than the 3Iammoth Sumtner C'rookneck. The fruits whe_n fully gi'0%\m are about one foot 

 long, with unif<irmlv crooked neck and stirface densely warted. The color is bright yellow 

 fruit is ripe. Pkt. 5c; Oz, 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



» « .1 Q /^ 1 1 The largest and one of the earliest of the crookneck summer squashes. The 



IVlanilllOtn OUmmer ^^rOOkneCk vines are of bush habit, large 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 maiket gardeners as well as for home garden 



use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



|. 1. -tr J. Ul IVyi iCocozeUa di ya2)oU) The vines are of bush habit and produce large, much elongated 



Italian V egetaole IVlarrOW fruits, dark green at first but as they matm-e becoming marbled with yellow and lighter 



green in stripes. The fruiis are in best condition for the table when six to eight inches long, but can be used when som'-wliat 



larger. The young fruii s when sliced and fried in oil constitute a vegetable delicacy that is very tender and marro-n-y. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Mammoth White Bush Scallop and Mammoth Summer Crookneck 



