dkqqell & >Soi|rf' Conijilcte Beet 1 Guide. 
VEGETABLE MARROW (Cucurbita ovifera). 
CULTURE.— The seed may be sown in a slight heat, the end of March, and shifted from the. 
pots about the middle of May, when, select an open piece of ground and throw out holes from two to 
three feet square, and one foot deep, which should he at least 12 feet apart, the soil thrown out being us 
to raise the sides. A lai/er of dry leaves or litter should be spread over the bottom, and afterwards a 
sufficient quantity of ordinary good soil f wherein a small portion of leaf soil and spent manure has been 
mixed to refill it. The plants being hardened off, should receive at the time of planting a good watering , 
and be .-haded and protected as long as necessary. Planted in this manner they make firmer and shorter 
jointed growth, are more prolific, less water required, and are not so liable to go off when infill beating, 
as often happens under a more forcing treatment. They can also be grown with success outdoors by 
putting in a few seeds the first week in May, where they are to remain. 
Hibberd’s Early Prolific — A heavy cropping kind, setting its fruit quicker Per pkt. d^. 
than somd varieties 
UttOB WHITE VEGETABLE MARROW. 
Large White— Large size, handsome shape, splendid flavour ... 
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CUBTAUD MARROW. 
Improved Custard — A very ornamental as well as a useful variety 
Pen-y-byd — A new and distinct variety of great merit; fruit almost globular 
in shape; colour delicate creamy white; firm flesh, of fine quality and 
delicate flavour , 
Moore’s Cream ... 
Large Green 
Green Bush, or Cluster 
Green Striped 
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