Essex Hybrid Squash
A new and excellent variety, a cross between the Hubbard and American Turban, having the color, shape and good qualities of the Turban, with the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the finest-grained, richest-flavored and sweetest of all the squashes, and will keep until the following June. The flesh is very rich-colored, thick and solid, and it is heavier than most other sorts of same size.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog
A new and excellent variety, a cross between the Hubbard and American Turban, having the color, shape and good qualities of the Turban, with the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the finest-grained, richest-flavored and sweetest of all the squashes, and will keep until the following June. The flesh is very rich-colored, thick and solid, and it is heavier than most other sorts of same size.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog
Essex Hybrid Squash
A hard shell Turban, fine for winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
A hard shell Turban, fine for winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Essex Hybrid Squash
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.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
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.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
Essex Hybrid Squash
This is a cross of the Hubbard and American Turban, having the golden color, the shape, and superior table qualities of the Turban, combined with the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the best keepers. The flesh is very thick and solid, and the Squashes are much heavier than any other variety of the same size. It is a rapid grower, and very productive; Pkt., 05c.; oz., 10c.; ¼ lb., 30c., lb.,$1.00.
Originally listed in: R.H. Allen Company 1888 Catalog
This is a cross of the Hubbard and American Turban, having the golden color, the shape, and superior table qualities of the Turban, combined with the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the best keepers. The flesh is very thick and solid, and the Squashes are much heavier than any other variety of the same size. It is a rapid grower, and very productive; Pkt., 05c.; oz., 10c.; ¼ lb., 30c., lb.,$1.00.
Originally listed in: R.H. Allen Company 1888 Catalog