. Burpee's farm annual for 1900. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. SQUASHES,—Continued. These are of two distinct types. The Summer is culti- vated for the tender young* fruits which are used in tue green or growing state during the summer months. The Winter squashes produce large, hard-shelled fruits, which are gathered in the fall before there is danger of their being injured by frost, and stored in a warm, dry place for winter use; these are chiefly used in making pies. A few of the varieties, notabl
. Burpee's farm annual for 1900. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. SQUASHES,—Continued. These are of two distinct types. The Summer is culti- vated for the tender young* fruits which are used in tue green or growing state during the summer months. The Winter squashes produce large, hard-shelled fruits, which are gathered in the fall before there is danger of their being injured by frost, and stored in a warm, dry place for winter use; these are chiefly used in making pies. A few of the varieties, notably Burpee's Fordhook, may be used in either state. GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Of bush growth, .early fruiting, and prolific. Fruits are of the true Crookneck type, heavily warted, light golden yellow. Very popular for home use or shipping to market. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; % tt> 20 ets.; per ft) 50 cts. MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. A large-fruited strain of the Early White Bush, or Scalloped Patty Pan. Matures quite early, and will bear throughout the season if the fruits are kept gathered as soon as large enough for use. The fruits frequently measure twelve inches or more in diameter, with thick flesh of finest quality. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; % lb 25 cts.; per ft> 75 cts., MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED SQUASH. If ordered by express, deduct io cents per pound. Early White Bush, Scalloped. The White Patty Pan Squash, . . Early Yellow Bush, Scalloped. Differs only in its deep-orange color, Mammoth Yellow Bush, Scalloped, or Golden Custard, . Giant Summer Crookneck. Larger than Golden Crookneck, . Giant Yellow Summer Straightneck. Straight, warty fruits, White Summer Crookneck. Handsome ivory-white fruits, . Strickler Summer. A running variety of Giant Summer Crookneck Cocozelle Bush. Excellent to use young—sliced and fried, . Pineapple. Peculiar shape ; white skin and flesh ; fine for early autumn Boston Marrow. A bright-orange squash for autumn use, . . Ear
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