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44. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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THE FAXON SQUASH
COPYRIGHT, 1893, BY M.B.FAXON CO.

SQUASH.
One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late will plant twenty hills; four to six pounds to the acre.
Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in each hill. The soil cannot be too rich.
THE FAXON.--(New.) The flesh is a deep orange yellow, cavity very small and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that while uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, but when cooked there is practically none, the shell, or inedible part, being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. One of the best squashes we ever tasted, sweet and very dry, and for squash pies it must be tried to be appreciated. It matures early and can be used as a summer squash. It is a very late keeper, keeping in perfect condition to April or May. Of superior quality whether it is ripe or green. This is a very desirable feature, as many squashes (the Hubbard especially) must be thoroughly ripe before frost, or the crop is lost. Productive, of medium size and the best possible quality. The vines are somewhat longer than most other sorts and fruit varies in color, but these seem to be its only defects. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25.
GOLDEN BUSH.--It is thicker, larger, and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
EARLY BUSH CROOKNECK.--Splendid summer sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out, many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

WHITE BUSH SCOLLOPED.--Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
WHITE CHESTNUT.--The shape of this very distinct new variety is well shown by our cut. The outside skin is creamy white while the flesh is lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet, and most excellent in quality, suggesting the flavor of a boiled chestnut. Size and form much like the Hubbard, fully equaling it in productiveness and keeping qualities. This squash is creating quite a furore in the eastern states, where gardeners pronounce it the very best squash they have ever grown. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW.--Very early and productive--the two most important features for the market gardener--while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with the consumer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
MEXICAN BANANA.--Originated by crossing imported varieties. It is sweet, rich, finest grained meat, good keeper, and the heaviest for the size of any ever grown. The size is from two to three feet long, and it weighs from thirty to fifty pounds. Dark green color, magnificent bearers, for fall and winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20.

[image] WHITE CHESTNUT SQUASH

FORDHOOK.--The engraving herewith, which is accurately reproduced from a photograph, shows the shape of the squash and the solidity of a section. It is extremely handsome, of a bright yellow outside and straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet and of the best quality. Placed in a cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. The stem is thin and hard, and also the roots, consequently it is free from the attacks of the squash borer. Matures early and is everywhere a sure cropper and immensely productive. Another feature is that the green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
ESSEX HYBRID.--A most excellent variety. It is the earliest of the winter sorts, and can therefore be planted later in the season than most others. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
BOSTON MARROW.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

MAMMOTH CHILI.--This is certainly the largest variety of squash (or pumpkin, as some call it) grown. See more full description with pumpkins. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.

[image] VEGETABLE MARROW.

AMERICAN TURBAN.--It is fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of delicious flavor. For fall and winter use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
MARBLEHEAD.--A splendid winter variety, shell very hard, of a light blue color; flesh equal to the Hubbard in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
VEGETABLE MARROW.--A favorite English sort. The fruit is variable in size, from nine to eighteen inches in length and from four to six inches in diameter. Skin a greenish yellow, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
HUBBARD.--This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of a rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Seed is of our own growing and extra select. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

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SIBLEY, OR PIKE'S PEAK.--Originated in Iowa. Claimed to be a great improvement on the Hubbard. The form, correctly shown by the cut, is obviously entirely new, having the stem at the swell end. The shell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but at the same time so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick, and a vivid, brilliant orange color, dry, and has a rich, delicate flavor peculiarly its own; more productive and a better keeper than either the Hubbard or Marblehead, and we prefer it for our own table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

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I bought seed of the Short Stem Drumhead Cabbage last year, and it did well and is true to name. Some heads weighed 12 pounds without stem. It's the seed I mean to plant another year. I have tried different seed houses, but find yours the best.
H. M. CROUSE, Pearl City, Ill.

The cabbage grown from your seed last year were the largest grown in this community and the best in the Cairo market. You may expect my orders in the future.
BERT BARKER, East Prairie, Mo.

[image] SIBLEY SQUASH