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SQUASH 



Gr. Kiierbis. Fr. Courge 

 One otince will plant about 2^ hills 



Plant abt)ut the middle of May, in hills, the early 

 varieties four or five feet apart, and the late sorts 

 eight to ten feet. The hills should be highly manur- 

 ed, and prepared in a similar manner as those of 

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

 ning out after they have attained their rough leaves, 

 leaving three or four of the strongest plants. Dust 

 the plants, when the dew is on, with air-slacked lime 

 or ashes, to protect them from the striped bug. 



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

 them," by mail prepaid for 30 cents. 



GOLDEN BRONZE. See Novelties. 

 HEART O' GOLD. See Novelties. 

 MAMMOTH WHITE. Bush Scallop. This 



excellent large strain is ten daj's earlier than the 

 common stock. The squashes average at least dou- 

 ble the size, and is a continuous bearer from early 

 in the season till late in the fall. A splendid va- 

 riety for market and the best of all for the ship- 

 per and family garden. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



GIANT BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. 



This 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 for marketing 

 because it grows so quick and large. Per pkt. 5 

 cts. ,oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 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. 30 cts., lb. ?1.00. 



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 qualitv urtil the verj^ last. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., 14 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 cavity small. Another feature is that the 

 green squashes can be used at any stage of their 

 growth. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 35 cts., i 



Wanted Hubbard Squash 

 WART ED 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., % lb. 35 

 cts., lb. $1.25. 



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 solid. 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 keeper. It is the only squash that every spec- 

 imen is of good quality without regard to size or 

 whether it is ripe or green. It is enormously pro- 

 ductive, and of medium size. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts.. 14 lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 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., ^ lb. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



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, fine 

 grained, cooks very dry, of excellent fiavor. Its 

 keeping 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 favorite 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 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Golden Hubbard Squash 



