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W. F. ALLEN'S PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE., 



sumer. This variety will always sell where a 

 white variety is wanted, and as to earliness I 

 may say that it is often ready to pull before 

 the leaves are fully grown, thus econo- 

 mizing valued space under the sashes. Pkt. 

 5c,: oz. 10c.; quarter-pond 25c; pound, 75c. 



SQUASH. 



GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKED NECK.— 



This is one of the best of the summer 

 squashes; it is of dwarf bushy habit and 

 very productive; the skin is yellow, the 

 shape is shown in the illustration; the 

 flesh is a green yellowish color and is dry, 

 and of most agrteable flavor. It is, in 

 fact the most highlj- esteemed of all the 

 summer varieties. I particularly recom- 

 mend my select strain to the attention of 

 the market gardeners. Those who used it 

 last season speak in highest praise of its 

 good qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, quarter- 

 pound 20c, pound 60c. 



ALLEN'S SNOW BALL. 



YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD.— This excellent 

 variety is sometimes called Mammoth Yellow Bush on account 

 of its great size, the color is a rich golden yellow as indicated 

 by the name. Its table quality is excellent. It is the largest 

 of the scallop sort, sometimes attaining a diameter of one and a 

 half to two feet. Pkt. 5c,; oz, 10c; quarter pound 25c.; lb. 80c 



TRUE HUBBARD.— The most largely grown as a late sort. 

 It is of large size, often weighing from ten to twenty-five 

 pounds; color bluish green, occasionally marked with brownish 

 orange or yellow; flesh fine grain, dry and excellent flavor. It 

 can be used from September until M^y. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quar- 

 ter-pound 35c; pound $1.00. 



GULDEN HUBBARD.— A new and valuable squash, a sport of 

 the old Hubbard. It has shape and virtues of its parent, but it 

 is earlier and more productive: the color of the skin is very 

 pleasing being deep yellow or orange red, flesh richer in color 

 than the Hubbard and of eaual quality; fine grain and sweet; 

 cooks drj\ and is a perfect table squash for making into pies. 

 A splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.;quarter-pound 35c; lb.$1.00 



BOSTON HARROW.— This is 



an excellent pie squash and a 

 good keeping variety, notwith- 

 standing the skin is thin, form 

 is oval, and of a bright orange 

 color; flesh yellow, rich and 

 sweet. This is a widely popular 

 squash for autumn and winter 

 use. Pkt. 5.; oz. 10c; quarter-lb. 

 35c: lb. $1.00. 



MAM. SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 



SQUASH. GOLDEN HUBBARD. 



SALSIFY, ORJVEGETABLE OYSTER. 



nAnnoTH SANDWICH ISLANDS.— See illustration. This is an improved 

 type of the largest and most profitable Salsify now in cultivation; roots large, 

 heavier than the old long white, which I have discarded, and of more agree- 

 able flavor. It is white in color and a very Patisfactorv sort in every way. One 

 of the best for market gardeners or home use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; quart er - 

 pound 30c.; pound $1.25. 



WISCONSIN GOLDEN. -A most distinct 

 and valuable new sort of strong, vigorous 

 growth; roots are large, smooth and have 

 decided yellow cast, which gives it the 

 name; they cut smooth and fine throughout 

 usually brittle and never stringy. When 

 prepared for the table they are very rich 

 in flavor: delicious and tender. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 15c; quarter- pound 40c; pound $1.25. 



SPINACH. 



GIANT CRUMPLE, OR SAVOY LEAF. 



—An exceedingly popular variety; very 

 hardy, and stands shipment well; one of 

 the best market varieties; productive; 

 hardy, tender and well flavored. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; quarter- lb 15c; lb. 35c. 



VICTORIA.— This variety is an acquisi- 

 tion to the list of Spinach. It matures 

 later than other varieties, but is of remark- 

 ably fine texture; of the deepest green, 

 heavily crimped, thick, fleshy leaves ; deep 

 red stems. It is now grown extensively 

 &y truckers for market who would not be 



Spinach, Savoy-Leaved. 



