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G. EDWARD SCHULTZ, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



SQUASH 



Speise-Kurbis. Ger. 



CT7I;TURK, — Squashes should be planted in a warm, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and 

 warm, about the middle of May or June. Plant in well-manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers 

 and Melons — the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds 6 to 8 feet. Bight to ten 

 seeds should be sown in each hill, thinning out after they have attained their rough leaves and danger from 

 bugs is over, leaving three or four of the strongest plants per hill. An occasional feeding of liquid manure 

 will repay in size of fruits. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP.— A well- 

 known variety of dwarf habit and upright growth. 

 The most productive of all the summer sorts, a good 

 shipper and favorite with the market gardeners. 

 Packet, 5c.; oz., loc; % lb., 15c.; lb., 25c.; lb., 40c. 



YELLOW SUMMER CROOK-NECK.— This old 



and well-known variety still remains a favorite and 

 is considered the best for 'summer use. It is early, pro- 

 ductive and of good quality; skin orange-yellow. 



Quality excellent. Packet, 5c. 

 J 2 lb., 25c.; lb., 40C. 



4 lb., 15c.; 



Early White Bush Squash. 



Fall and Winter Sorts 



PROLIFIC or ORANGE MARROW.— The ear- 

 liest of the fall varieties and much sooner ripe than 

 any other Marrow Squash. Very prolific, an attrac- 

 tive, bright orange-red; it is a general favorite, as its 

 quality is the best. Packet, 5c.; oz., loc; ^ lb., 20c.; 

 3^ lb., 30c.; lb., 50c. 



HUBBARD. — The standard winter squash; grown perhaps 

 more generally than any other variety. It is of good size, often 

 weighing 9 to 15 pounds. Color, bluish-green. Flesh fine grain- 

 ed, sweet, and' of excellent flavor. Has a very hard shell and 

 will keep perfectly until spring. ' Universally grown for main 

 winter crop. Packet, 5c.; oz., loc; % lb., 20c.; ^ lb., 30c.; lb. soc. 



BOSTON MARROW.— An early autumn variety; of oval 

 form and thin skin. Color, a rich orange, of good size, excellent 

 flavor, and keeps well. A most valued variety. Packet, 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; ^ lb., 15c.; ^ lb., 25c.; lb., 40c. 



Boston Marrow Squash. 



SORREL. — The improved varieties of sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinach make a 

 very palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight inches 

 apart in the row. One may commence cutting in about two months, and the plants will continue 

 in full bearing from three to four years. 



LARGED— LEAVED FRENCH.— The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves 

 of fine quality. Packet, Sc.; oz., lOc; 2 ozs., 20c.; ^ lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



TOMATO 



One ounce will produce 2,000 plants. X\^JL .-^fjk^ -L V ^ Liebesapfel, Ger. 



For early plants sow in hot-beds early in March, in drills 5 inches apart and % inch deep; when the plants 

 are about 2 inches high, transplant into another hot-bed 4 inches apart each way; plant out in the open ground 

 early in May or as soon as danger from frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a 

 shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transplanting; when the first 

 fruit is set, pinch off the ends of the branches to obtain early fruit. Sufficient plants for a small garden 

 can be grown in a shallow box or large flower pot by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kitchen. 

 For late use sow in a sheltered border in May and set out the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked 

 off before frost and ripened under glass. By training the vines on trellises or tying to stake, the fruit will 

 ripen better and be of finer quality. 



EARLIANA. — The earliest, large smooth, Red Tomato. This tomato is not only remarkable 

 for its earliness, but for its very large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Its solidity and 

 fine quality are quite equal to the best medium and late sorts. The plants are very compact, with 

 stout, jointed branches, nevertheless it is enormously prolific. The very finest for the northern mar- 

 ket and home garden. In many localities it is now planted almost exclusively. My seed is se- 

 lected by a tomato expert of years standing for earliness, trueness to type and productiveness. 

 Packet, 5 and lOc; oz., 20c.; ^4 lb., 65c.; lb., $1.00; lb., $2.00. 



