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THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN. 
SQUASH 
Culture .—Warm and highly manured soil is 
required for the successful culture of Squash. The 
Summer kinds, nearly all of which are of bush 
growth, should be planted in hills 4 feet apart 
each way, while the Winter or running varieties 
should be planted in hills 8 to 10 feet apart. When 
thinning out leave three of the sturdiest plants in 
each hill. One ounce of seed to 25 hills for Summer 
varieties; 2 ounces to the same number of hills for 
Winter sorts. Winter Squashes are frequently 
grown in cornfields in the same manner as Pumpkins. 
Boston Marrow. A good-sized Fall or Winter 
variety and a leader in many markets. Skin 
reddish orange; flesh rich orange and of fine 
quality. Oz. 10c., lb. 25c., Tb. 80c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 75c. 
Chicago Warted Hubbard. An ideal Winter 
Squash of the Hubbard strain. Dark green, 
warted skin; flesh dry and sweet. Oz. 15c., lb. 
40c., lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.15. 
Boston Marrow 
Early White Bush Scalloped. The plants of this 
variety are of bushy habit and yield fruits of 
superior quality early in the Summer. Oz. 10c., 
M lb. 25c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c, 
Early Golden Bush Scalloped. Highly recom 
mended for the home garden. The clear yellow 
scalloped fruits have a smooth rind, the flesh 
being meaty and delicious. Oz. 10c., lb. 25c., 
lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c. 
Essex Hybrid. A Winter Squash, bearing large, 
round, bright orange fruits, with flattened ends 
and a cap-shaped knob at the blossom end. Oz. 
15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. $1.10. 
Early Summer Crookneck. One of the best and 
most popular of Summer Squashes. Early and 
productive. Fruits large, heavily warted and of 
golden yellow color; flesh solid and agreeable to 
the taste. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 90c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 80c. 
Giant Summer Crookneck. Similar to the 
Early Summer Crookneck, but attain a much 
larger size. Oz, 15c., ^ lb. 35c., lb. $1.10; 5 
lbs. or more, per lb. $1.00. 
Golden Hubbard. A valuable Winter variety 
with a deep orange-yellow rough, skin and fine¬ 
grained, sweet flesh. Oz. 15c., ^ lb. 40c., lb. 
$1.25; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.15. 
Improved Hubbard. The tough, bluish-green 
skin of this well-known Winter Squash makes it a 
splendid keeper and shipper. Flesh rich yellow 
or orange and when cooked is very dry, tender 
and sweet. Oz. 15c., M lb. 35c., lb. $1.10; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. $1.00. 
Mammoth Chili. Winter variety, which pro¬ 
duces fruits of enormous size, with a smooth, 
orange-yellow skin. Flesh 
thick, rich yellow in color, 
of good quality and nutritious. 
Oz. 20c., M lb. 80c., lb. $1.50; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $^.40. 
Delicious. Unexcelled as a 
Fall or Winter Squash for 
table use. Resembles the 
Hubbard in size and shape. 
Color of skin varies from light 
to dark green. Flesh dark 
orange and, as the name 
suggests, of delicious flavor. 
Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 30c., lb. 
$1.00; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 
90c. 
Early Summer Crookneck 
