Autumn And Winter Varieties

Autumnal Marrow Squash

No. 1472. - The fruit is pointed at the extremities, and the stem is large and fleshy. The skin is thin and easily bruised or broken, having a creamy-yellow color when first ripened, which changes to red when the fruit remains on the plants after maturity. The flesh is of a salmon-yellow color, being dry, finely grained, sweet and excellent in flavor. If kept free from cold and dampness they may be preserved until March.

Bush Or Dwarf Vegetable, Marrow Squash

No. 1473. - This is a small, early, hardy and productive variety. It will keep through the winter, but is not particularly excellent for table use. It is a good Squash for pie.

Canada Crooked Neck Squash

No. 1474. - This variety is the smallest and best of its class, and will keep well all of the year. The skin is of moderate thickness, and of a creamy-yellow color when ripe, becoming darker, however, after maturity. The flesh is of a salmon-red color, closely grained, sweet and finely flavored.

Cashaw

No. 1475. - There are two kinds of this variety. The first is nearly round and the other somewhat curved. The latter is the most desirable.

Cocoa-Nut Squash

No. 1476. - The fruit is oval, almost twenty inches long and ten inches in diameter. The thin skin is of an ashy-gray color, spotted with light drab. The flesh, which is of a deep orange-yellow color, is of medium thickness. The quality varies. Sometimes the flesh is finely grained, dry, sweet and of a rich nut-like flavor, but often some that are well matured are coarse, fibrous, watery and unfit for the table.

Custard Squash

No. 1477. - The fruit is oblong, and gathered in deep folds near the stem, having a creamy-white skin. The flesh is pale-yellow in color, but not particularly fine in texture, having, however, a good flavor.

Egg Shaped Squash

No. 1478. - The fruit is large, with a reddish skin. The flesh is red, firm, and excellent in flavor, being a good table Squash.

Honolulu Squash

No. 1479. - This variety has thick flesh, of a reddish-orange color, and good flavor. It keeps well, and is excellent for pies and table use.

Hubbard Squash

No. 1480. - The flesh is thick, finely grained, sweet, dry and of excellent flavor, which resembles that of roasted or boiled chestnuts.

Mammoth Squash

No. 1481. - This is the largest fruited variety known, weighing from one hundred to two hundred pounds, if grown under favorable conditions. The fruit is round, and sometimes a little flattened on the under side. It is used only when full grown, but will keep through the winter, if kept in a warm situation. The flesh is sweet, though generally coarsely grained and deep yellow in color. It is used for pies and soups.

Turban Squash

No. 1482. - This is classed as one of the best varieties, although its keeping qualities are not good. It is fit for use early in autumn.