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W. JL ALLEN’S PLANT AND SEED CATALOGUE., 
sumer. This variety will always sell where a 
white variety is wanted, and as to earliness I 
may say that it is often ready to pull before 
the leaves are fully grown, thus econo¬ 
mizing- valued space under the sashes. Pkt. 
5c,; oz. lCc.; quarter-pond 25c.; pound, 75c. 
SQUASH. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKED NECK.— 
This is one of the best of the summer 
squashes; it is of dwarf bushy habit and 
very productive; the skin is yellow, the 
shape is shown in the illustration; the 
liesh is a green yellowish color and is dry, 
and of most agreeable tiavor. It is, in 
fact the most highly esteemed of all the 
summer varieties. I particularly recom¬ 
mend my select strain to the attention of 
the market gardeners. Those who used it 
last season speak in highest praise of its 
good qualities. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., quarter- 
pound 20c., pound 60c. 
BOSTON HARROW.—This is 
an excellent pie squash and a 
good keeping variety, notwith¬ 
standing the skin is thin, form 
is oval, and of a bright orange 
color; flesh yellow, rich and 
sweet. This is a widely popular 
squash for autumn and winter 
use. Pkt. 5.; oz. 10c.; quarter-lb. 
35c.; lb. $1.00. 
ALLEN’S SNOW BALL. 
YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD.—This excellent 
variety is sometimes called Mammoth Yellow Bush on account 
of its great size, the color is a rich golden yellow as indicated 
by the name. Its table quality is excellent. It is the largest 
of the scallop sort, sometimes attaining a diameter of one and a 
half to two feet. Pkt. 5c,: oz, 10c.; quarter pound 25c.; lb. 80c 
TRUE HUBBARD.—The most largely grown as a late sort. 
It is of large size, often weighing from ten to twenty-five 
pounds; color bluish green, occasionally marked with brownish 
orange or yellow; flesh fine grain, dry and excellent flavor. It 
can be used from September until May. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; quar- 
,ter-pound 35c.; pound $1.00. 
GULDEN HUBBARD.—A new and valuable squash, a sport of 
the old Hubbard. It has shape and virtues of its parent, but it 
is earlier and more productive; the color of the skin is very 
pleasing being deep yellow or orange red, flesh richer in color 
than the Hubbard and of eaual quality; fine grain and sweet; 
cooks dry, and is a perfect table squash for making into pies. 
A splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c. ;quarter-pound 35c.; lb.$1.00 
SQUASH, GOLDEN HUBBARD. 
SALSIFY, ORiVEGETABLE OYSTER. 
flAnnuTH SANDWICH ISLANDS.—See illustration. This is an improved 
type of the largest and most profitable Salsify now in cultivation; roots large, 
heavier than the old long white, which I have discarded, and of more agree¬ 
able flavor. It is white in color and a very Satisfactory sort in every way. One 
of the best for market gardeners or home use. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; quarter- 
pound 30c.; pound $1.25. 
WISCONSIN GOLDEN.-A most distinct 
and valuable new sort of strong, vigorous 
growth; roots are large, smooth and have 
decided yellow cast, which gives it the 
name; they cut smooth and fine throughout 
usually brittle and never stringy. When 
prepared for the table they are very rich 
in flavor; delicious and tender. Pkt. 5c.; 
oz. 15c.; quarter-pound 40c.; pound $1.25. 
SP/NACH. 
GIANT CRUMPLE, OR SAVOY LEAF. 
—An exceedingly popular variety; very 
hardy, and stands shipment well; one of 
the best market varieties; productive; 
hardy, tender and well flavored. Pkt. 5c.; 
oz. 10c.; quarter- lb 15c.; lb. 35c. 
VICTORIA.—This variety is an acquisi¬ 
tion to the list of Spinach. It matures 
later than other varieties, but is of remark¬ 
ably fine texture: of the deepest green, 
heavily crimped, thick, fleshy leaves ; deep 
red stems. It is now grown extensively 
*oy truckers for market who would not be 
Spinach, Savoy-Leaved. 
MAM. SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY 
