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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
SQUASH, MAMMOTH CHILI. 
SQUASHES 
Calabacera Kurbiss Courge 
warm f oil is best adapted to the growth of the Squash. The seed should not be sown 
until all danger from frost is past. Plant in lulls, prepared in the same manner as for cucumbers 
and melons, the bush kinds about -1 feet apart, and the running varieties from 6 to 9 feet apart, 
according to their nature, as some will run more than others. Plant about one-half dozen seeds 
in each hill. Ihe earth about the plants should be kept loose and clear from weeds until run- 
vi 'vuii outu u;u. v^uumg uu uie leading snooi 
having a tendency to promote growth and early 
plant from 15 to 50 hills. 
Marly White Hush Scalloped. An early variety, 
well-flavored and productive; excellent for tlie 
market. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Long Island White HunIi. An improved strain 
of Early Whito Scallop Bush; very prolific. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 141 b. 25 cts.. lb. 7 5 cts. 
Early Golden Bush Scalloped. Similar in shape 
to the white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 
75 cts. 
Summer Crook-Neck. This is the richest sum¬ 
mer Squash; very early and productive. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
fluhhard. The best of all winter varieties; 
grows to a large size. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c, lb. 75c. 
Long White Vegetable Marrow. An English 
Squash of very superior flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Mammoth Chill. Grows to immense size, often 
weighing over 200 lbs.; very productive. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
e running varieties Is recommended as 
maturity of the fruit. One ounce of seed will 
ordhook. One of the best winter sorts; fine 
quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V lb. 30 cts., 
lb. $1. 
Pike's Peak, or Sibley. Entirely original and 
distinct considered an improvement on the 
Hubbard. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Boston Marrow. A standard fall Squash of rich 
orange color; very productive; keeps well. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
California Largo Field. A very large Squash, 
often called pumpkin; grows to an immense 
size, frequently weighing over 100 lbs. Lb., 
postpaid, 25 cts. 
SORREL 
Acedera Sauerampfer Oseille 
Large-leaved French. Used for salads. Pkt. f> 
cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25. 
TOMATOES 
Gitomate Liebesapfel Tomate 
tbe , se ® d * n f rame or sheltered bed. When the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, thin 
£up n °r o? d fi Se in^hA? 1 bUrh 0tS if° r *i! n anot, A er bed ’ to & ive them room and make them “stocky." 
When 5 or 6 inches high, if the weather be warm and settled, transplant them to open 
footed**’ Set e nVniM^ a 4 if P ossible; in the absence of rain, water and protect till well 
nnitonrin 1 til , apart ®\ ch w , a Y ; su PP°rt by driving two or three stakes around each 
plant and encircle with as many barrel hoops; this will serve to keep the fruit off the ground 
pPS ? u ? c ® °L s t ed T vi11 produce 3,000 plants. The Tomato requires a rather light soil to ripen 
eaily, hut if handsome fruit and a plentiful crop be desired, very rich soil shou ld be selected. 
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