D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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SQUASH 



The squash is one of the most nutritious and vakiable 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 them for that purpose. 



Squasli 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 tlie stem from the squash, as the slightest 

 injury will increase tlie 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, maybe kept off by frequent dustings with air slaked 

 lime, tobacco dust, soot or sifted ashes diluted with fine road earth. For the large squash hug, 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 



w w I J \Ti7U**. D 1« This is the earliest of the summer squashes. The vines are vigorous and very productive. 



LiOng ISlanCt Wnite DUSH The fruits are rather small and often nearly spherical, thick, with only a slight indication 



of a scallop. The skin is white, flesh tender and of good quality. Our stock of this variety is very uniform. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



17 1 \A7'l,** R U Q 11 This is the well known, very early, somewhat flattened, scalloped bush squash of medium 



tarly Wnite DUSn idCa.lAOp size. The color is creamy white with comparatively smooth surface. The vines are vigoi'- 



ous and very productive. This variety is also known as Patty Pan or Cymling. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



myi . «.U\X7L*«. T> U C 11 -^^ early maturing, somewhat flattened, scalloped bush squash, of largest size 



iViammOtll Wnite tSUStl OCallOp and the handsomest of the summer varieties for home garden and market. The 



fruits are uniformly warted and a beautiful, clear waxy white. The stock we offer of this variety is very superior. (See cut 



and further description, page 8) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 ri|-«ril D1.C11 ^ flattened, scalloped bush squash of largest size. The skin is deep orange. The flesh 



tiarly I ellOW OUSn OCallOp is pale yellow and of very good flavor. We have developed a strain of the 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 where a very large yellow scalloped squash is wanted. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 Q C \ ^ '^^^ ^^^^ known standard sort, early and very productive. It matures the bulk of its crop a little 



t^UmniCr v^rOORnCCK earlier than the Mammoth Summer Crookneck. The fruits when fully grown are about one foot 



long, with uniformly crooked neck and surface densely warted. The color is bright yellow. The shell is very hard when the 



fruit is ripe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



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



iVlammOtn OUmilier v^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 market gardeners as well as for home garden 



use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^A Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



h|. -WT . i| myi iCocozella di Napoli) The vines are of bush habit and produce large, much elongated 



alian Vegetable Marrow fruits, dark green at flrst 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 delicacy that is very tender and marrowy. Pkt. 5c; 

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



AUTUMN AND WINTER VARIETIES 



P^ |. . This is a fall and winter variety of medium size. Although not very thick the shell is rather hard and strong. 



LlellClOUS Usually dark green but sometimes lighter in color and mottled. The flesh is thick, very fine grained and bright 

 yellow in color. It is considered by many 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 believe the seed we offer is equal to the best obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1,75 



Q . »« This is a very productive fall and winter variety of medium to large size, oval shape, and thin skin. It 



DOStOn IVlarrOW 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 Hubbard. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 /-'I 1 J u l_ l_ 1 Fruits of me- 



Golden Hubbard dium size, 



weighing from six to eight pounds 

 and in shape are like the Hubbard, 

 although in condition for use de- 

 cidedly earlier. They are long keepers 

 and can be held over in good condi- 

 tion for spring use. The shell is 

 moderately warted, hard, strong and 

 of a beautiful orange-red color, ex- 

 cept Tor a bit of olive-green on the 

 blossom end. The flesh is deep- 

 orange, dry, fine grained and richly 

 flavored. A very superior table va- 

 riety. Pkt. 5c; 6z. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 ViLb. 55c;Lb. $1.75 



U 1 1 J One of the best of the 



rlUDDarCl winter squashes. The 

 vines are vigorous and very pro- 

 ductive. The fruits ai'e large, heavy 

 and moderately warted, with a very 

 hard shell. The skin is uniformly 

 dark bronze green. The flesh is 

 bright orange-yelloAV, fine grained, 

 thick, dry and riclily flavored. This 

 squash can be kept in good condition 

 until spring. Our stock of this stand- 

 ard home garden and market variety 

 is carefully selected in regard to 

 quality of the flesh and color of the 

 shell and is much siiperior to that 

 sold as Chicago Warted or Warty 

 Hubbard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 Hubbard $quA§i- 



