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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS^ BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
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Swedish— Pumpa! Spanish— Calabaza. " — - - German— Kurbis. French— Courge. 
CULTURE. — Pumpkins may be planted in the middle of spring- among- corn or in the field or garden in hills 8 to 10 feet 
apart each way, four seeds in a hill. In all other respects they are given the same cultivation as melons and cucumbers, but 
care should be taken to avoid planting them near other vines. In growing the French Prize, make the ground as rich as possi- 
ble and top dress the hill with well rotted manure, and if possible give the plants plenty of water during the dry season. This 
Prices quoted on Pumpkin Seed in- 
clude the prepayment of postage by us. 
If wanted by express or freight at pur- 
chaser's expense, deduct 10 cents per 
pound. 1 ounce to 30 or 50 hills. 
will assist in the growth greatly. 
CALHOUN. — One of the choicest varieties 
that can be grown for private use. The out- 
side color is a creamy brown, the inside 
flesh is a deep salmon yellow; the flesh is 
wonderfully thick and fine grained, and the 
seed cavity very small. It cooks very yel- 
low and makes pies of a high rich color 
and of the finest quality. This variety is en. 
tirely fixed in its character, every specimen being uniform in 
shape. A trial will convince you that it cannot be too highly 
recommended. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lh. 20c, Ih. 65c. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD — (See cut.) A standard sort, round 
yellow field Pumpkin. Valuable as a stock food. A sure crop- 
par and good keeper, adapted to grow in corn fields. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 10c, % lh. 15c, lh. 40c. 
CASHAW. — Very popular in the Southern States. In shape it 
is long and with a crooked neck, color yellow. The flesh is very 
solid, fine grained and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, y, lb. 20c, lh. 65c, 
ETAMPES, RED, — A perfect giant, often growing to weigh 
from .100 to 1.5*0 pounds; flesh thick, bright red, and of fair qual- 
itv'fo ! l<'-a pumpkin attaining such a size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 
25c, lh. S5c. 
LARGE CHEESE OR KENTUCKY FIELD. — (See cut.) Very pro- 
ductive; fruit flattened; skin mottled light green and yellow, 
changing to rich cream color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lh. 15e, lb. 40c, 
MAMMOTH TOURS Of enormous size. Flesh thick and susrary 
fine for table use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e, % lb. 25c, lb. 45c, lb. 85c' 
Mammoth King. 
GOLDEN OBLONG. — Of rather late in- 
troduction and acknowledged to be one of 
the very finest varieties for general culti- 
vation. The pumpkins are o.f good size 
usually growing eighteen or twenty inches 
in length. Skin is a golden orange color* 
quite thin, but exceedingly . tough and. 
therefore desirable for keeping purposes. 
Before the pumpkins are fully matured 
they are of a rich deep green shade changing as they ripen. 
Flesh firm, solid, sweet and of a creamy light yellow. Vines 
are vigorous in growth and wonderfully prolific. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
JAPANESE PIE (See cut.) This valuable variety comes 
to us from Japan, the flesh is very thick, of a rich salmon col- 
or, fine grained, dry and sweet, seed cavity small. Of medium 
size, early, very productive and a good keeper. Valued as a pie 
or cooking pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
JONATHAN Fine for general use. It is a bottle shaped 
pumpkin with a crooked neck. The flesh is thick, sweet and 
fine, making an excellent sort for cooking purposes. The? 
shell is hard and therefore enables it to keep in splendid 
condition alone+ime. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c % lb. 20e, y 2 lb.30c, lb. 60c. 
FRENCH PRIZE (See cut.) A giant variety introduced into 
this country from France. Just the variety to grow if you 
want to take the First Prize at your County or State Fair 
this coming season. It grows to an enormous size, single 
specimens having been known to weigh nearly 300 pounds. 
Although it aftains such a large size, the flesh remains tender, thick, and sweet. 
We have obtained our seed direct from large growers and are headquarters for 
it in America. Thousands of packets sold last season. Order early If you want 
to try this giant pumpkin. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 
KING OF THE FIELD (Kay's,) This is a greatly improved field variety, which 
is particularly desirable for stock feeding. It attains a good size, the flesh is fine 
grained, a rich yellow and of splendid quality. It is a wonderfully productive sort, 
our selected seed giving about fifty per cent larger yield per'acre than any other 
stock feeding pumpkin we have ever grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c. 
MAMMOTH KING. — (See cut.) Fruits grow to enormous size, sometimes reaching 
two feet or more in diameter, and from one hundred to two hundred lbs. in weight. 
Salmon-orange skin, very thick, bright yellow flesh, which is fine grained, tender, 
and of excellent quality for pies. To raise the largest pumpkins, vines should be 
allowed plenty of room in which to grow, and only the best fruit allowed to re- 
main on the vine. Pkt. 5e, oz. 15e, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
NEGRO OR NANTUCKET — The vines grow vigorously and are very productive. 
The skin is a very dark green, almost a black; flesh thick and of a rich orangs 
color. They are unsurpassed for keeping and grow to weigh as high as 15 pounds. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
„ ftUAKER PIE — (See cut.) As seen by our illustration, it is of a peculiar shape, 
J being a trifle pointed or oval shaped at each end. The skin and flesh are a creamy 
= yellow color. For making pies it is especially desirable, the flesh being fine grained 
°" a and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 75c. 
SUGAR. — (See cut.) Although many varieties have been introduced in the past 
few years, there is none that is more popular for general use. It grows to an aver- 
age weight of 5 pounds. Yields enormously, ground being literally covered with 
the golden fruit. Pkt. 5c, oz. lOe, y 4 lb. 20c, lb. 50e. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO — (See cut.) The best variety for home gardens. 
As will be seen by illustration, they are almost pear-shaped growing to a large 
size; are slightly ribbed and the skin is of a creamy white. The flesh is thick, of a. 
yellowish white color, dry, fine grained and of a sweetish flavor. Vines are enor- 
mously productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 65c. 
