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HOVEY’S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE 
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SQUASH (Cucurbita Melo Pepo). 
German, Kurbiss. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabcisa tontanera. 
The several varieties of the Squash are very useful in this and other warm climates, as 
they can be grown to perfection in the summer. It is in general use from June to August, and 
the late varieties the whole winter until May. It is extensively cultivated in this vicinity for the 
market. 
Culture. — Any good, rich soil is adapted to the growth of the Squash. They only thrive 
well in a warm temperature, as all the varieties are tender annuals; and the seed should not be 
sown in spring until all danger from frost is past, and the ground is warm and thoroughly set¬ 
tled. The hills should be made from eight to ten inches in depth, manured well, and covered 
about three-fourths of an inch deep. Keep the earth about the plants loose and clean, removing 
the surplus vines from time to time, allowing not more than three plants to a hill. 
Early Yellow Bush Scolloped. An early, flat, scollop-shaped sort; color yellow; flesh 
pale yellow, fine-grained and well-flavored; very productive. Per oz., 10 cts. 
44 White Bush Scolloped. This is a sub-variety of the Early Yellow Bush. The plant 
has the same dwarf habit, aud the fruit is nearly of the same size and form. Per 
oz., 10 cts. . .. 
44 Summer Bush Crookneck. This is generally esteemed as one of the finest of the 
summer varieties; color bright yellow; skin very warty; flesh dry and well-fla¬ 
vored ; should be used while young. Per oz., 10 cts . 
Boston Marrow. Form ovate: skin thin ; when ripe, bright orange; flesh rich salmon-yel¬ 
low. very dry, fine-grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed; very popu¬ 
lar in the Boston market; a fall and winter variety. Per oz., 20 cts. .... 
Hubbard. This is a superior variety, and the best winter Squash known ; flesh bright orange- 
yellow, fine-grained, very dry, Bweet, and rich-flavored; keeps throughout the winter. 
Per oz., 20 cts . 
Winter Crookneck. The kind most generally cultivated in New England for fall and winter 
use; flesh salmon-red, very close-grained, dry, sweet, und tine-flavored; keeps well. 
Per oz., 15 cts. 
Canada Crookneck. A smaller variety of the preceding; ripens early, and is one of the best ; 
very prolific. Per oz., 20 cts . 
Custard. Skin or shell creamv-white; flesh pale yellow, not remarkable for solidity or fine¬ 
ness of texture; one of the hardiest and most productive. Per oz., 20 cts. 
Mammoth. This is the largest variety known ; and, under favorable conditions of climate, and 
in rich soil, it often grows to the weight of from a hundred to a hundred and forty 
pounds. .. 
Moore’s Vegetable Cream. A new English variety of the Vegetable Marrow, introduced 
by Thomas Moore, Esq., Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, and recom¬ 
mended as a most valuable acquisition. 
Turban. A superior variety. Flesh orange-yellow, thick, fine grained, sugary. The finest 
and richest-flavored of all fall aud early winter Squashes. (See engraving). Per oz., 
Yokohama. A new variety from Japan; finest-grained of all the Squashes, with a rich mar¬ 
row flavor* (See engraving). Per oz., 30 cts. 
TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM). 
German, Liebesapfel. — Frcnth, Tomate. — Spanish, Tomate. 
There is no vegetable on the catalogue that has obtained such popularity in so short a time 
as the Tomato. It may be served in various ways, and in nearly every form is hiirhlv 
esteemed. 6 J 
Culture. — The Tomato is raised from seeds, which should be sown in a hotbed in March, 
or in pots in a warm window. They should be started as early and forwarded as rapidly as 
possible, whether by hotbed or open-air culture. When about two inches high, they should be 
transplanted, in single plants, to warm, light, rich soil. Water freely at the time of transplant¬ 
ing. Shelter from the sun for a few days, or until they arc well established. If sown in the 
open ground, select a sheltered situation, pulverize the soil finely, and sow in drills. This may 
be done the last of March, or first of April. When the plants* are three or four inches high 
transplant to where they are to remain. 
Gen. Grant. A new and excellent variety, which has been tried for two years, and proved to 
possess great merit. It was awarded the first premium by the Massachusetts Horticul¬ 
tural Society, in 1867 and 1808. Size above medium, three to foui inches in diameter 
growing in clusters; form round, slightly flattened, very regular, symmetrical, and 
rarely ribbed or wrinkled; color brilliant glossy crimson; flesh unusually firm and 
solid, weighing from ten to twenty pounds more per bushel than other varieties; skin 
remarkably fine, smooth, coloring well up to the stem, — a quality very desirable to 
those preparing them for the table: very productive, and of the finest flavor: bears car¬ 
riage well, and keeps in good condition a long time after being gathered. Very choice 
and pure stock. Per oz., 40 cts. 
Boston Market- A variety extensively cultivated for the Boston Market, and’ highly valued 
by market-growers for its earliness, size, and other good qualities, and is esteemed one 
of the best and most profitable varieties in cultivation. Choice seeds, from one of the 
best raisers for market. Per oz., 50 cts. 
Keyes's Early Prolific. A valuable new seedling, being earlier than any other Tomato* 
distinct in its habit and growth. Dwarf, compact, and strong. The Tomatoes are of 
medium size, round, of brilliant color, quite smooth, and free from wriukles, solid, and 
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