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Title: Annual catalogue of celebrated seeds
Identifier: annualcatalogueo1896jaev (find matches)
Year: 1896 (1890s)
Authors: J. A. Everitt (Firm); Everitt, J. A; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Indiana Indianapolis; Vegetables; Flowers; Grasses; Commercial catalogs
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : J. A. Everitt
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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WINTER RADISHES. Price of all varieties: Pkts. 4c, oz. 8c, %lb. 20c, lb. 65c. The following varieties should he sown in August or September, for use during the winter: California Mammoth. White—It grows to a large size; flesh solid and of good Flavor, Long Black Spanish—One of the latest as well as the hardiest of the radishes. Roots oblong, black, of a very large size and firm texture. White Chinese—Root nearly cylindrical, 6 to 7 ins. long, and nearly 3 ins. in diameter; piquant and very appetizing. Round Black Spanish—Black skin, white flesh, and roots globe-shaped. The flavor is piquant. Chinese Rose—This variety has become very popu- lar with market gardeners. It is of a half-long shape, pink color, and flesh as solid as an apple. Winter Varieties, Mixed—Includes all the winter varieties in our list. Large Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. SQUASHES. UAMMnTU PL! IN Tne largest of the squash mAmiflU I n UniLI family, being simply im- mense. The largest squash on record—292 pounds- was of this variety. If you want to secure the premium at your county fair, plant some of this seed. Color, or- ange yellow, smooth skin; flesh very thick and fine grained, good and nutritious. A profitable variety to grow for s tock feeding. Keeps well through the winter. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75. Mammoth White Bush, Scalloped—The squashes are very uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. They are fit to use very early, are of a beautiful white color, and grow verv large size—12 to 15 ins. across. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. Giant Summer Crookneck—This new strain is even earlier than the common variety; the squashes grow to an extra large size, measuring from 18 ins. to 2 ft. long, of finest quality. On account of their handsome appearance they command an extra price on the mar- ket. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. Fordhook—A handsome variety, bright yellow out- side, and straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and of the best quality. Placed in a cool, dry room, keeps in a perfect condition throughout the win- ter. It is free from the attacks of the squash borer. Matures early, and is everywhere a sure cropper. Im- mensely productive. The green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 34 lb. 25c, ib. 75c. Prolific Orange Marrow—The skin is a rich, deep orange, making the squash of very handsome appear- ance. As large as the Hubbard; the flesh is very thick, fine grained and of choice quality. In prime condition from September to January. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. Hubbard—Generally considered the best winter squash grown; flesh dark yellow, fine grained, dry and sweet; very hard shell; will keep till spring; product- ive; color," green, when ripe. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. Yellow Bush—A popular variety. Grows to medium size and of unsurpassed quality. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. Essex Hybrid—A very productive squash, of finest quality, and an excellent keeper, specimens having been kept until June as sound and good as when gathered. Early, quick growth, and can be raised very success- fully as a second crop, following earlv potatoes, peas, etc. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 34 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. Sibley, or Pike's Peak—Shell pale green, very hard and flinty, but so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick; a vivid, brilliant orange color, dry, and of a rich, delicate flavor. Very productive; ripens its fruit with the Hubbard. It remains in a good dry cellar per- fectly sound until the last of March. Pkt." 3c. oz. 6c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. Canada Winter Crookneck—The best of keepers. Color, pale green; excellent for table use. Pkt." 3c, oz, 6c, 34 lb. 15c, lb, 50c. Marblehead—An excellent variety, resembling the Hubbard. A remarkable combination of sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz, 6c, 34 lb. 15c, lb. 50c. New Golden Custard—An improvement on the old Yellow Bush so well and widely known. Very early, of a bright, golden yellow, often producing squashes 12 to 15 ins. across. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %■ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. Summer Crookneck—Early and productive, small size, bright yellow, hardshell;* used while young and tender and can not be excelled. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 34 lb, 15c, lb. 50c.

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