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H. G. Hastings <fe Co., Seedsmen and Florists, Interlaclien, Forida. 
Best American White. 
CULTURE.— When 
properly Cooked the flavor 
greatly resembles an oyster, 
it stiould be more gener¬ 
ally cultivated. It does the 
best in light, mellow soil, that 
has been dug deeply, and 
which has bean enriched for 
a previous crop. In Georgia 
and further south should be 
sown in the fall, not later 
than November. In South 
Carolina and sections north 
of there sow "in the spring 
after danger of frost has pass¬ 
ed in drills a foot apart; thin 
out to four to six inches 
apart. 
Mammoth White— 
This is the best and quick¬ 
est grower, attains a large 
size and is superior to the 
old kind. Packet, 10 cents ; 
ounce, 40 cents; pound, 
$1.25; pound, $4.00. 
Best American 
White—A good, strong 
grower, but not as large as 
the above. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 30 cents; pound, $2.50. 
SQUASH. 
SALSIFY, OR 
OYSTER 
PLANT. 
fSC U LT U R E .—Squashes are of luxuriant and rapid 
growth, and very tender. They will not stand any frost or 
cold nights, and should be planted from the first of March 
to the last of June, according to latitude. Sow the seed in 
well manured hills in the same manner as cucupibers—the 
bush varieties three or four feet apart each way, and the 
running kinds from six to eight feet. Sow eighty to ten 
seeds m a hill; thin out, after they have attained their rough 
leaves, and danger from bugs is over, leaving three or four 
White Pine Apple. 
White Pine Apple— Skin and flesh area creamy 
white color, very fine grain, excellent quality and flavor. 
A strong grower and the fruit is an excellent keeper. 
Packet, s cents; ounce, 10 cents ; % pound, 30 cents ; 
pound, $1.00. 
Our Seeds are Specially Selected 
and grown forthe Southern States 
New Perfect (Jena. 
New Perfect Gem —Our improved strain of this 
variety is meeting with a favorable reception wherever sold. 
Its beautiful appearance, vigorous growing and wonderfully 
productive quality is unsurpassed. Twenty-four perfect 
^quashes have been often grown on a single vine within a 
distance of six feet. The size is from four to six inches in 
diameter, flattened round in shape, slightly ribbed, and a 
creamy white color. Flesh is fine grained, cooks dry and is 
of a sweet and extra fine flavor. It is a splendid keeper and 
shipper. It is indispensable for home use. While its 
immense productiveness, right size and handsome appearance 
makes it very desirable for the market gardener or trucker. 
Uarly White Bush. 
Early White Bush or Patty Pan— Our 
extra early and improved variety. Flesh fine 
grain, good flavor; very productive, and has already 
become the market gardener’s and trucker’s favorite. 
Packet, s cents; ounce, 10 cents; "% pound, 25 cents; 
pound, 75 cents. 
Yellow Sunuiaer Crookneck. 
Yellow Summer Crookneck— Is the best 
and richest summer squash. Skin bright yellow, and the 
true sort is covered with warty excrescences. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents ; % pound, 25 cents. 
Fall or Winter Crookneck— Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents : % pound, 25 cents. 
