Boston Marrow
A standard fall squash; of a rich orange color, and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., mail, $1.15; lb., exp, $1.00
A standard fall squash; of a rich orange color, and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 35c; lb., mail, $1.15; lb., exp, $1.00
Canada Crookneck
The small, well-known, excellent kind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., mail, $1.45; lb., exp, $1.30
The small, well-known, excellent kind. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., mail, $1.45; lb., exp, $1.30
Cocoanut
A magnificent little squash for table use, very prolific, yielding from six to a dozen to the vine. In beauty it excels every variety of the Squash family; indeed, specimens very naturally find a place on the mantel-place as ornaments to the parlor. The color is an admixture of cream and orange, while the bottom over a circle of two or three inches in diameter is of a rich grass green. The flesh is fine-grained, sweet and very solid, (the squash being remarkably heavy for its size,) and the quality excellent, closely resembling Canada Crookneck in flavor, but in every way much superior. There is one capital fact true of it which is well worthy the attention of all who have trouble in raising squashes, viz.: that the Cocoanut will give a crop when all the standard sorts fail. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., mail, $2.50
A magnificent little squash for table use, very prolific, yielding from six to a dozen to the vine. In beauty it excels every variety of the Squash family; indeed, specimens very naturally find a place on the mantel-place as ornaments to the parlor. The color is an admixture of cream and orange, while the bottom over a circle of two or three inches in diameter is of a rich grass green. The flesh is fine-grained, sweet and very solid, (the squash being remarkably heavy for its size,) and the quality excellent, closely resembling Canada Crookneck in flavor, but in every way much superior. There is one capital fact true of it which is well worthy the attention of all who have trouble in raising squashes, viz.: that the Cocoanut will give a crop when all the standard sorts fail. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., mail, $2.50
Essex Hybrid
This is a cross between the Turban and the Hubbard, having the shape of the former and the shell of the latter. It is a very handsome-looking squash and the flesh is of rather darker average color than that of either the Hubbard or Turban. Quality excellent. It comes very uniform in shape and is a heavy cropper. The type now appears to be fixed sufficiently to give nearly all the crop a hard shell which protects it from injury. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., mail, $1.25.
This is a cross between the Turban and the Hubbard, having the shape of the former and the shell of the latter. It is a very handsome-looking squash and the flesh is of rather darker average color than that of either the Hubbard or Turban. Quality excellent. It comes very uniform in shape and is a heavy cropper. The type now appears to be fixed sufficiently to give nearly all the crop a hard shell which protects it from injury. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., mail, $1.25.
Golden Bush
A fine early summer sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.
A fine early summer sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.
Large Winter Crookneck
The old standard sort, the best of keepers; cross grained. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., mail, $1.25; lb., exp, $1.10
The old standard sort, the best of keepers; cross grained. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., mail, $1.25; lb., exp, $1.10
Marblehead
This squash, as a rule, is characterized by a shell of a more flinty hardness than the Hubbard. It is usually thicker and flatter at the top. It has a greater specific gravity. The flesh is of rather a lighter color than the Hubbard, while its combination, in good specimens, of sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor is something really remarkable. Its outer color is a light blue. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., by exp., $1.00; lb., $1.15.
This squash, as a rule, is characterized by a shell of a more flinty hardness than the Hubbard. It is usually thicker and flatter at the top. It has a greater specific gravity. The flesh is of rather a lighter color than the Hubbard, while its combination, in good specimens, of sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor is something really remarkable. Its outer color is a light blue. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., by exp., $1.00; lb., $1.15.
Olive Squash
In shape and color this variety is exactly like an olive. It weighs from 8 to 10 lbs., has a smooth skin extremely thin; while the flesh is thick, firm and of a rich golden yellow color. Quality remarkably good. It appears to be a little later than the Hubbard, which in quality it closely resembles. Pkt., 10c.
In shape and color this variety is exactly like an olive. It weighs from 8 to 10 lbs., has a smooth skin extremely thin; while the flesh is thick, firm and of a rich golden yellow color. Quality remarkably good. It appears to be a little later than the Hubbard, which in quality it closely resembles. Pkt., 10c.
Perfect Gem
I am well pleased with the result of my trial of this squash, except that it has a tendency to sport. It is certainly what is claimed for it, a most important addition to our list of squashes. In its habit of growth it is like the Cocoanut, and is very productive, as many as twenty-four squashes having been grown on a single vine. The squashes are from four to six inches in diameter, of a light straw color, slightly ribbed and have a thin, smooth skin. The flesh is dry and fine grained until late in the fall when it is less dry and remarkably sweet. It is proving a good keeper as a winter squash. It ripens about with the Hubbard. It certainly deserves a place in every kitchen garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
I am well pleased with the result of my trial of this squash, except that it has a tendency to sport. It is certainly what is claimed for it, a most important addition to our list of squashes. In its habit of growth it is like the Cocoanut, and is very productive, as many as twenty-four squashes having been grown on a single vine. The squashes are from four to six inches in diameter, of a light straw color, slightly ribbed and have a thin, smooth skin. The flesh is dry and fine grained until late in the fall when it is less dry and remarkably sweet. It is proving a good keeper as a winter squash. It ripens about with the Hubbard. It certainly deserves a place in every kitchen garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
Pineapple
A peculiar, striking-looking variety. Of a creamy white color; it is surrounded by a series of projecting knobs. The flesh is very fine grained and smooth to the taste. It makes a very good autumn variety and when no better variety can be raised will do for winter, for it is a good keeper. Pkt., 10c.
A peculiar, striking-looking variety. Of a creamy white color; it is surrounded by a series of projecting knobs. The flesh is very fine grained and smooth to the taste. It makes a very good autumn variety and when no better variety can be raised will do for winter, for it is a good keeper. Pkt., 10c.
Summer Crookneck
Early, fine for summer use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.
Early, fine for summer use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.
The American Turban
I have sent this fine squash out as the best of all falls squashes, as good for fall as the Hubbard is for winter, in proof of which please see extracts in former catalogues from letters received. Let it be put fairly tested and beyond all question it will rank by far the driest, the sweetest, the finest grained and richest flavored of all fall squashes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., postpaid, $1.15
I have sent this fine squash out as the best of all falls squashes, as good for fall as the Hubbard is for winter, in proof of which please see extracts in former catalogues from letters received. Let it be put fairly tested and beyond all question it will rank by far the driest, the sweetest, the finest grained and richest flavored of all fall squashes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., postpaid, $1.15
The Butman Squash
This squash is the only one of our running varieties known to have originated in the United States. Externally, it is very distinct in color from any other kind in existence, being a bright grass green intermixed with white. In size and productiveness it resembles the Hubbard; it has a thick shell and is thick meated. The color of the flesh is quite striking, being of a lemon color. It is exceptionally fine-grained, in this respect surpassing every other variety, and is very smooth to the palate. It is remarkably dry, sweet and delicious, with a flavor different from the Hubbard, Marblehead or Turban. It is in season from late fall unto spring. In the essay which received the premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Butman, for quality, is put at the head of all varieties of winter squash. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
This squash is the only one of our running varieties known to have originated in the United States. Externally, it is very distinct in color from any other kind in existence, being a bright grass green intermixed with white. In size and productiveness it resembles the Hubbard; it has a thick shell and is thick meated. The color of the flesh is quite striking, being of a lemon color. It is exceptionally fine-grained, in this respect surpassing every other variety, and is very smooth to the palate. It is remarkably dry, sweet and delicious, with a flavor different from the Hubbard, Marblehead or Turban. It is in season from late fall unto spring. In the essay which received the premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Butman, for quality, is put at the head of all varieties of winter squash. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
The Hubbard
As the original introducer of the Hubbard Squash. I offer to the public seed taken from squashes grown specially for seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., postpaid, $1.25
As the original introducer of the Hubbard Squash. I offer to the public seed taken from squashes grown specially for seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., postpaid, $1.25
Vegetable Marrow
The standard English squash; a fair summer variety with us; a heavy cropper; good for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, $1.15; lb., exp, $1.00
The standard English squash; a fair summer variety with us; a heavy cropper; good for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, $1.15; lb., exp, $1.00
White Early Bush
The earliest sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb. ,mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.
The earliest sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb. ,mail, 95c; lb., exp, 80c.