Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 35 Kuchenkwrbis, Ges. Courg'e, Fk. Calabasa Tontanera !> Cidracayote, Sp. Squashes should be planted in ;i warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about (he middle of May or June. Plant in well-manured bills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons—the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should be sown in each hill, thinning out, after they have attained their rough leaves, and danger from bugs i
Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 35 Kuchenkwrbis, Ges. Courg'e, Fk. Calabasa Tontanera !> Cidracayote, Sp. Squashes should be planted in ;i warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about (he middle of May or June. Plant in well-manured bills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons—the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should be sown in each hill, thinning out, after they have attained their rough leaves, and danger from bugs is over, leaving three or four of the strongest plants per hill. EARLY SORTS. Early White Bush. The best early variety for market or shipping; it grows to a large size, scolloped like a Patty-pan, and bearing an abundant crop. Pkt.' 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. Early Golden Bush. Like the above, only of a golden color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. Yellow Crook Neck. Early, productive, and of good quality; skin orange-yellow, covered with warty ex- crescences. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. The above three kinds are for summer use, and should be used when the skin is tender. Brazilian Sugar. SUMMER AND FALL SORTS. Brazilian Sugar. A delicate and rich flavored variety that will become a standard sort for summer and autumn use. The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. They weigh on an average 3 pounds, and will keep well into winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. i lb. 50 cts.
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