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Pcpo) are the leading varieties of the summer squashes 
of the “patty pan” type. Yellow Bush is similar in 
growth and fruit to the first varieties named, except that 
the skin is deep orange in color instead of white. Summer 
Crookneck, and Giant Crookneck, belong to the same 
species as the White Bush class, but their yellow skins and 
crooknecks make them distinct. The plants are highly pro- 
ductive and the quality of the fruit is superior to that of 
the patty pan class. Italian Marrow or Cocozelle and 
Forditook Bush find ready sale on many city markets. 
605. Winter varieties. — The varieties of this class 
(Cucurbita maxima) are extremely variable in shape, color 
and size. 
Hubbard, extensively grown, is a large, fine-grained, dry 
variety of excellent quality. It is a good keeper. 
Warted Hubbard, Golden Hubbard, and Blue Hub- 
bard are all similar to the true Hubbard in quality and 
season, and are popular with some growers. 
Boston Marrow, popular in some sections, is grown ex- 
tensively for storage. It is probably the best variety for 
pie making and canning. 
Delicata, Mammoth Whale, Delicious, Essex Hy- 
brid, Des Moines Table Queen and Fordhook are well- 
known varieties. 
Cucurbita moschata is a third class represented by the 
Winter Crookneck, Dunkard and a few other varieties 
that are not so commonly grown. 
606. Culture. — The requirements of the squash are not 
radically different from other cucurbits. The plants, 
which are not nearly so tender as the melons, will stand 
more cold than cucumbers. Nevertheless, they are 
easily injured by frost, so that planting should not occur 
until the ground is thoroughly warm. A rich, warm, 
well-drained but moist soil is essential to quick matu- 
rity and high yields. The plants are often started under 
glass like cucumbers and muskmelons. The increased 
