d^r\i)ell & don|i)lete Heed G^uide. 
VEGETABLE MARROW (Cucurbita ovifera). 
CULTURE. — -The seed may he sown in a slight heat, the end of March, and shifted from the. 
pots about the middle of May, ivhen, select an open piece of ground and throw' out holes from two to 
three feet square, and one foot deep, which should be at least 12 feet apart, the soiljhrown out being used 
to raise the sides. A layer of dry leaves or litter should be spread over the bottom, and afterwards a 
sufficient quantity of ordinary good soil, wherein a small portion of leaf soil and spent manure has been 
mixed, to refill it. ' The plants being hardened off, should receive a t the time of planting a good watering, 
and be shaded 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 in full bearing, 
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. — s. d. 
than some varieties 0 6 
LARGE WltlTB VEGETABLE MARROW. 
Large White — Large size, handsome shape, sjdendid flavour ... 
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CLSTABD 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; 
delicate flavour 
Moore’s Cream 
Large Green 
Green Bush, or Cluster 
Green Striped 
Mixed Varieties 
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firm flesh, of fine quality and s. d. 
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