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dead leaves before placing on the market. Half-barrel 
hampers and ventilated barrels are generally used. The 
spring crop in the North is sown as soon as the ground 
is prepared, the fall crop, August 1 to 15. Yields range 
400 to <Soo bushels per acre. 
SQUASH 
602, History. — There is considerable uncertainty as fc. 
the origin of the squash. Cucurbita Pcpo and C. maxima 
are believed to be natives of tropical America, although 
FIG. 99. BOSTON MARROW SQUASH 
they are not known in a wild state. East Asia is proba- 
bly the home of C. moschata. 
603. Importance. — Although the squash is a fairly im- 
portant vegetable, it is not fully appreciated by Ameri- 
can consumers. It is widely cultivated by home and 
commercial producers, but large areas are not as general 
as they should be. 
604. Summer varieties. — Early White Bush, Mam- 
moth White Bush and Jersey White Bush (Cucurbita 
