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D. M. FERRY & CCTS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



SQUASH- 



Cucurbita Maxima 



M «■ The varieties listed under this heading are true squash. Those previously listed by us as "Summer Varieties" are not 

 INOte: S q U ash. They properly belong to the species of pumpkin known botanically as Cucurbita pepo. In order to correct 

 a confusing situation which has persisted for many years, we are listing the various cucurbits under the heading to which they 

 properly belong. You will find the "Summer Varieties" listed under the general heading of Pumpkin, page 51. 



Squash plants are sensitive to cold and planting should be delayed until continued warm weather is assured. The vines 

 make a vigorous and spreading growth. Seed should be planted in hills four to five feet apart with rows twelve to fifteen feet 

 apart. When well established they should be thinned to not more than three plants to a hill. 



The squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of garden vegetables. The fruits can be had from August until the 

 following spring if carefully handled and properly stored. In gathering squashes for winter storage it is important that they 

 be handled carefully so as not to break or scratch the surface nor bruise the shell. The stem should be left attached to the 

 fruit. The fruits should be placed in small pilesto ripen before taking to storage. They should be handled as carefully as eggs 

 at all times. Broken stems and bruised skins are sure to cause decay. The storage room should be dry and moderately warm, 

 at least for the first two weeks, to harden up the shells, after which a lower temperature may be maintained. 



Insect pests which attack the vines when small, such as the striped beetle, may be kept off by frequent dusting with some 

 arsenical compound. Arsenate of lead and lime mixed in proportion of one part arsenate of lead to four parts of lime will 

 be found quite satisfactory. Dusting should be done as soon as the plants appear above the ground and should be repeated as 

 often as the bugs appear until the plants are well established. 



r-y !• • This is a fall and winter variety of medium size. Although not very thick the shell is rather hard and strong. 



DellClOUS Usually dark green but sometimes lighter in color and mottled. The Hesh is thick, very finegrained 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



r, .. Thisisavery 



boston MarrOW productive 



fall and winter variety of medium 



to large size, oval shape, and thin 



skin. It 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-yellow color, 



fine grained and of excellent 



flavor, but not as dry as the 



Hubbard. Pkt 10c; Oz. 15c; 20z. 



25c; Vi Lb 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Golden Hubbard medium 



size, weighing from six to eight 



pounds and in shape are like the 



Hubbard, although in condition 



for use decidedly earlier. They 



are long keepers and can be held 



over in good condition for spring 



use. The shell is moderately 



warted. hard, strong and of a 



beautiful orange red color, except 



for a bit of olive-green on the 



blossom end. The flesh is deep- 

 orange, dry, fine grained and 



richly flavored. A very superior 



table variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; V* Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 I, , , , One of the best of 



Hubbard the winter squashes. 



The vines are vigorous and very 



productive. The fruits are large, 



heavy and moderately warted, 



with a very hard shell. The skin 



is uniformly dark bronze green. 



The flesh is bright orange-yellow, 



fine grained, thick, dry and richly 



flavored. This squash can be kept 



in good condition until spring. 



Our stock of this standard home 



garden and market variety is carefully selected in regard to quality of the flesh and color of the shell and is much superior 



to that sold as Chicago Warted or Warty Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Delicious 



TOBACCO 



The seed should be sown as early as possible after danger of frost is over. It is customary to burn a quantity of brush and 

 rubbish in the spring on the ground intended for the seed bed; then dig and pulverize the earth and mix with the ashes, after 

 which the seed may be sown and covered very lightly. When the plants are about six inches high, transplant into rows four or 

 five feet apart each way. Cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 



WHITE BURLEY. A favorite for plug fillers and wrappers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; Vi Lb. $1.75 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well adapted to growing in the middle and northern states. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; V* Lb. $1.50 

 HAVANA. The leaf is very thin and is of fine texture, The variety is much used for cigar wrappers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 



2Oz.85c;V4Lb.$l,50 



