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



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PUMPKIN 



There has been so much confusion in the use of the terms "pumpkin "and "squash" that we are prompted to do what we can to 

 bring about a more accurate use of these terms. Pumpkins and squashes are both Cucurbits; the different varieties being classi- 

 fied under three species, namely: Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita pepo. True squashes belong to the 

 species Cucurbita maxima. The pumpkins are divided under the two species: Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita pepo. 

 Generally the varieties of true squash have been recognized and listed as such but some varieties of pumpkin have been listed as 

 winter squash and others have been included under the heading of summer varieties of squash. Then too the two species of 

 pumpkin have been confused and certain of the varieties of Cucurbita pepo have been listed in the same classification with 

 Cucurbita moscliata. 



In regard to the matter of crossing or mixing when planted in adjacent or nearby areas, it is well to bear the following 

 points in mind: 



Any variety of a given species will cross with another variety of the same species. 



There is likelihood of any variety of Cucurbita moschata (pumpkin) crossing with either Cucurbita maxima (squash) or 

 Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). There is little or no probability of Cucurbita maxima (squash) crossing with Cucurbita pepo 

 (pumpkin). 



We present herewith a revised list of varieties in their proper classification. 



Pumpkin — Cucurbita Moschata 



This species includes only two varieties in general cultivation. These are chiefly useful for stock feeding but both are 

 desirable for culinary purposes and the Sweet Cheese is extensively used for canning. 



and popular in some sections. 



Fruits very large, with crooked neck. 



green. Flesh light yellow, very thick 



-Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c ; 



Careen Striped LUSriaW green. Flesh light yellow, very thick, rather coarse but sweet. This" sort Is very productive 



Color creamy white, irregularly striped or traced with 

 rather coa 

 Lb. $1.50 



. >-i. Very popular in the south, but not as well adapted to northern latitudes. The fruits are flattened, with 



JWCCt x^neese the diameterjusually about twice the length. The skin is mottled light green and yellow, changing to 



creamy yellow when mature. 

 Lb. 75c 



The flesh is yellow, tender and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V* Lb. 25c; 



Pumpkin — Cucurbita Pepo 



This species includes the well known field and pie varieties of pumpkin as well as all those formerly listed as "Summer 

 "Varieties" of squash, also the Table Queen or Des Moines which has heretofore been listed with the "Winter Varieties" of squash. 



I I 1 J Wk'i- U L This is tne ear " est °f the summer varieties. The 



Long Island Wnite oUSn vines are vigorous and very productive. The fruits 



are rather small and often early 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



X? 1 \X71_*m. D 1- C 11 This is the well known, very early, somewhat 



L.ar ly W nite OUSh Scallop flattened scalloped bush variety of medium size. 



The color is creamy white with comparatively smooth surface. The vines are vigorous 



and very productive. This variety is also known as Patty Pan or Cymling. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; >/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



«« .1 xiri •. i» l o 11 An early maturing, somewhat flattened. 



Mammoth W nite tJUSn Scallop scalloped bush sort of largest size 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. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V* Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



r i v ll Dl.cn A flattened, scalloped bush variety of largest size. 



t,arly lellOW tSUSn Scallop The skin is deep orange. The flesh 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 find has a 



very small seed cavity. This sort is extensively used for the hom^ garden and market 



where a very large yellow scalloped sort is wanted. Pkt. 10c; Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft 



Lb 40c; Lb. $1.25 



o /-■ 1 l The well known standard sort, early and very productive. 



Summer CrOOkneCK It matures the bulk of its crop a little 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 40c; 



Lb. $1.25 



»« j.1. c l~* 1 1 The largest and one of the earliest of the 



Mammoth Summer l_rOOkneCk crookneck varieties The vines are of bush 



habit, larger 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. Tlie 



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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 



40c; Lb. $1.50 Mammoth Summer Crookneck 



|. |. tt . i | m« (Cocozelladi Napoli) The vines are of bush habit and produce large, much elongated 



Italian V egetct Die MarrOW fruits, dark green at first, 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. 



10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ft Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 r ■• i ii . ii jlm Long white trailing. Fruits light creamy yellow. Vines trailing, vigorous and pro- 



LngllSh Vegetable MarrOW ductive. A desirable variety of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; "A Lb. 



60c; Lb. $2.00 

 TaV»l«» Onppn or ftfe Mninpc A small, dark green, acornshaped, sharply ribbed variety which matures nearly 

 i «uic V£uccu ur ucs iviuiiics as ear j y as t h e SU mmer squashes. Fruits just the right size to serve in halves 



and of good quality for baking. The vines are trailing and very productive. There is a growing demand for this squash 



in eastern markets and it will be found a profitable sort for the commercial grower as well as a fine early squash for home 



gardens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



jj. \\T' i. I The fruits are °f medium size and nearly round. The skin is light yellow, smooth and is 



s le Or W inter LUXUry covered with a fine gray netting. The flesh is light yellow, very thick, sweet and finely 



flavored. This variety makes very delicious pies. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 C M E" 1 J D* This variety is small, but of most excellent quality for pies. The fruits are deep orange, 



Sugar Or INeW Lnglanu rie eight to ten inches in diameter, round or somewhat flattened and slightly ribbed. The 



flesh is rich deep yellow, fine grained and very sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 • V 11 The pumpkin most extensively used for feeding stock; also used for making pies. It grows to a large size 



Large I ellOW and varies in shape from nearly round or slightly flattened to quite long. Flesh deep,rich yellow, finegrained 



and highly flavored. This variety is often planted with corn. 

 ft Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



It is known also as Field Pumpkin. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



