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F. W. BOLClANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



To the acre, 2 to 3 lbs., Large Seeded 

 kind; Bush kinds, 3 to 4 pounds. 



SQUASH 



1 oz. Bush Varieties for 40 

 Large Seed Varieties, 1 oz. 



CULTURE. Sow in hills in the same manner and at 

 the same time as cucumbers and melons, the bush varieties 

 3 to 4 feet apart, and the running kinds from 6 to 9 feet 

 apart. 



There are two kinds of Squashes — one for sum- 

 mer use for cooking in the tender green state, and 

 the other for storing for winter use. 



Owing to the high cost of meat, one should ar- 

 range for a bountiful supply of both the Summer 

 and Winter varieties, as the former may be fried 

 and served like egg-plant and the latter are very 

 palatable when stewed and served alone or made up 

 into pies. 



82. Fan's Benning White Bush, it is with 

 great satisfaction that we can continue to offer this 

 unrivaled Squash. For the past twenty-five years 

 this stock has furnished the earliest squash to come 

 on ou.r market. In productiveness also it excells 

 other varieties, being an exceptionally heavy crop- 

 per. The color is a beautiful green tinted white 

 possessed by no other variety. The flavor is de- 

 licious, having few small seeds and is an excellent 

 cooker. The strain which we offer is that originated 

 by Mr. N. E. Farr and has been grown under our 

 own supervision so as to constantly maintain and 

 improve the quality. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; Ya lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1-50. 

 208. Bolgiano's Extra Early Dawn, it is earl- 

 ier than the majority of the other stocks of White 

 Bush Squash, and commands the first Fancy Prices 

 of the earliest market. It is very productive, and 

 the clear white color is entirely free from any green 

 cast. Fruits are solid and heavy, with small seed 

 cavity, making excellent shipper. Pkts. 5 and 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Ya lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



Early Yellow 

 Summer Crookneck. 



159. Early Yellow Summer Crookneck. a de- 

 sirable table sort, very early and productive — fruits 

 when matured small crooknecked and covered with 

 warty excrescences. Pkts- 5 and 10 sts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 Ya lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



152. Huhbard. A superior variety and one of the 

 best winter keepers ; flesh bright orange-yellow, fine 

 grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored. Bakes 

 very dry, equally as dry as the Sweet Potato. Our 

 stock is the very best, and we don't hesitate to rec- 

 ommend it to the most critical planter. Pkts. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Ya lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 

 75. Winter Crookneck. Flesh red, fine flavor, 

 largely grown for winter use. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; Ya lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 

 96. Boston Marrow. A splendid winter squash 

 of good keeping qualities. Flesh bright orange, fine 

 grain, and unsurpassed. It is oval-shaped, and thin 

 skin of bright orange color. For pies it is equal 

 to the best pumpkins. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 Cts.; Ya lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



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Farr's Benning White Bush. 



111. Early White Bush Scalloped, or Patty 

 Pan. This is the earliest; grown almost exclusively 

 for the first crop. The rind is hard texture, which 

 makes it suitable for shipping, and it is exclusively 

 grown in the South for that purpose. Pkts. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Ya lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



160. Italian Vegetable Marrow. Fine grained 

 flesh of excellent flavor. Fruits large, oblong 

 shaped, dark green at first, but as they mature be- 

 come marbled with yellow and lighter green stripes. 

 The young fruits may be fried in oil. Fine grained, 

 tender and of excellent flavor. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 20 cts.; Ya l b - 60 cts -J lb - $2.00, postpaid. 



WINTER SQUASH 



40. Early Prolific Orange Marrow. A c o m- 



paratively new fall or winter variety. It is shaped 

 somewhat like the Boston Marrow, but it is a de- 

 cided improvement on it, being much earlier and 

 more productive. These characteristics will com- 

 mend this variety to market gardeners, while its 

 brilliant orange-red color and fine keeping and 

 cooking qualities make it popular with the customer. 

 The rind is very hard, but thin, and the flesh deep, 

 fine grained, and of delicate quality. Pkts. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts-; Ya lb- 30 cts.; lb. $1-00. 



203. Fordhook. This may be grown for Sum- 

 mer or Winter use. It is of strong, vigorous growth 

 and extremely productive. The fruits measure 8 to 

 10 inches long, have ridged smooth thin brownish- 

 yellow skin ; flesh is thick and of a light yellow 

 color. Pkts. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Ya H>- 45 

 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



Boston Marrow Squash. 



