PUMPKINS. The following varieties of pumpkins were planted on the 29th of June. Same cultivation given them as the melons. The frost of September 5th destroyed the vines entirely, allowing none of the fruit to mature. Twelve varieties of Squash were planted on June 29th. The same cultivation was given them that has been described for the cucumber, melon, etc. The summer varieties produced fruit and of these the Giant Summer Crookneck gave the best results, being nearly twice as large as the variety from Gregory; of the late varieties the Hubbard was the nearest to maturity when the early September frost destroyed the vines. Squashes-Bay State......... Boston Marrow........................................ |