Pumpkin auction

Contributor
The University of Arizona Herbarium
Creator
Homer Leroy Shantz
Description
Auctioning pumpkins in the market square at Kimberley, "6 bob." Another plant used extensively here is the "vegetable marrow" of which I will secure and at a seed store - since the fruit is eaten like a summer squash - and in a green condition. It is very highly prized - but like the pumpkins - when served boiled has a slightly unpleasant cucurbit taste. [Shantz travel journal, Sep. 19, 1919]
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Title
azu_shantz_19190919_36323_m
Created
1919-09-19
City
Kimberley
City Then
Kimberley
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Country Then
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Is this item in the public domain?
No