. Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about the middle of May â or June. Plant in well-manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melonsâthe 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. "Vegetable Marrow. A delicious English sort; shin greenish white, flesh white, soft, and of a rich flav
. Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about the middle of May â or June. Plant in well-manured hills, in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melonsâthe 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. "Vegetable Marrow. A delicious English sort; shin greenish white, flesh white, soft, and of a rich flavor; a heavy cropper, quite distinct from the other sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb. $ FALL AND WINTER SORTS. Bay State. A new Squash of a peculiar greenish tinge out- side, and with golden yellow flesh of good quality, sweet and fine-grained. A little earlier than Essex Hybrid and promises well as a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. § Cook's Favorite. A distinct and excellent new variety, possessing all the most desirable attributes of a Squash. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. Essex Hybrid. A valuable fall and winter Squash. Very prolific, fine-grained orange-red flesh, very sweet and dry, and fills all the requirements of a first-class Squash. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. § Fortlhook. A new winter Squash of great merit. Of a handsome, bright yellow color outside, and straw-yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet. Golden Custard Squash. pkt 5 ^ Qz 2Q cK-> j jb 50 ^ lb> g-, 5Q EARLY SORTS. Early Wbite 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., \ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. CrOlden Custard Busll. Of similar size and shape to the White Bush, but of a rich golden yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 30 cts., lb. § Yellow Crook Neck. Early, productive, and of good qua
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