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: WINTER SQUASHES. i 
Maule’s Improved Hubbard. 
THE ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD FOR QUALITY. 
More people in more places plant the Hubbard Squash than any other 
sort; that is, it is the American favorite. It out-sells all other varieties 
in winter in the great Eastern markets. It is an especial favorite in New 
York and New England, but reaches perfection almost everywhere at 
the North from ocean to ocean. Thousands and tens of thousands of 
barrels of Hubbards are annually disposed of in Philadelphia, New York 
and Boston. While the average strain is good there are differences in 
the Hubbard type which should be recognized by progressive gardeners. 
Maule’s Improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the type. It 
is the choicest type of Hubbard grown. 
The flesh is of a rich yellow or orange color, and is very fine grained, 
solid, dry and sweet. The toughness of the rind or shell makes it 
a good keeper. The color varies somewhat, being sometimes green and 
/ sometimes reddish when mature; but the color and quality of the flesh 
are fixed and unchangeable—always a deep golden yellow or orange. 
Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 4 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 
MAMMOTH WHALE.—An extra large fruited sort, quite distinct 
in form and Appearance: Often grows 3 feet long and sometimes 
weighs 100 pounds or over. The skin is of a dark olive green or slate 
color. Prolific, flesh firm and solid; of a beautiful orange color, qual- 
Saree ity good and keeps well, an extra good exhibition sort. 
MAULE’S IMPROVED HUBBARD SQUASH. Packet, 10 cts.; oumce, 15 cts.; 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.50. 
ESSEX HYBRID.—For shape see illustration. Skin and flesh a rich orange red. 
Flesh thick and solid. The flavor is excellent. One of the most productive squashes 
ever introduced. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 30 cts.; pound, $1.00. 
DELICIOUS.—One of the thickest meated and very best in quality, not excepting 
Hubbard. Although at any time excellent, does not acquire its best quality until 
winter. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
PROLIFIC MARROW.—Maturing ten days sooner than the BostonMarrow. Skin 
orange colored. Flesh yellow, fine grained, thick, dry and sweet and keeps well. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 14 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
BOSTON MARROW.—This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use, 
Its color is a bright orange. Flesh yellow, rich and sweet, a most popular variety. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00. 
THE FAXON.— One of the most 
reliable. Not excelled for table use 
or as a keeper. Outside color varies 
from green to orange. The flesh is 
rich, dry and sweet.. PKt., 5€.3 OXoy 
10¢.3 14 Ib., 30c.3 1b., $1.00. 



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MAMMOTH CHILI.— The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange S 
ellow. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. 
t is of the highest value as a stock food, far exceeding ordinary pumpkins in this 
respect, and answering as well as root crops. It is a prolific variety, and a good 
winter keeper. Has reached the great weight of 292 pounds. It is a typical sort to 
grow for exhibition at the fairs. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 
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RED OR GOLDEN HUBBARD.—A valuable squash, a sport of the old 
Hubbard. It has the shape and virtues of its parent, but is earlier and 
more productive. The color of the skin is very pleasing, being “eep yeliow 
or orange red. Flesh richer in color than Hubbard, and of equal quality. 
Fine grained and sweet. It cooks dry, and is a splendid keeper. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.26. 
FORDHOOK.—The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. It is one 
) of the earliest of the winter varieties, and if stored in a cool, dry place will 
keep until the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 
| color, straw yellow. The skin is so thin that it need not be removed for 
cooking. The meat is thick and can be used at any stage of their growth. 
| Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
FORDHOOK BUSH.—A true bush type of the above, that can be grown 
much more closely. The fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of 
the running type, also thicker fleshed, and have a smaller seed cavity. 
} , Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
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