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The above engraving, accurately reproduced from photographs, will give some idea of the handsome 
shape, size and wonderful productiveness of this valuable new fall and winter squash, the seed of which is 
now Offered for sale for the first time. The seed was first sent us bya lady customer in California, the only 
history of it she could give being that ‘‘it was brought toSan Francisco from one of the Pacific Islands.’’ 
We were struck with the very distinct appearance of the seed, and divided it between two veteran 
squash growers, one in New Jersey, and the other in Nebraska, both of whom agree in pronouncing it 
a most valuable acquisition. Itis the dryest and sweetest of all squashes, and grows so rapidly that the 
striped bug can get no chance to injure it. The outside skin is a bright creamy-yellow, while the flesh 
is very thick, and ofa deep orange yellow; and as we said before, remarkably sweet and richin saccha- 
rine. The shape and size are excellent and most convenient for either home use or market. Thestock 
of seed this season is so small, that we can only offer itin sealed packages, containing 30 to 35 seeds 
each. Weare sure, however, all who try it will return for seed next season, when we hope to be able 
to offer it in quantity. Price for 1891: Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 60c.; 10 pkts., $1.00, post-paid. 
NEW GIANT PASCAL CELERY, 
This remarkable new variety is a selection thor- 
oughly established from our Golden Self-Blanching 
Celery, which has become so popular in the last 
few years; it partakes of the best qualities of that 
variety, is somewhat larger and an excellent 
keeper. Itis of a fine, nutty flavor, being entirely 
free from any bitter taste. It grows about two feet 
high ; the stalks are very broad, thick and crisp; 
the width and thickness of these are distinctive 
features of this variety. It bleaches with but slight 
“earthing up,” and very quickly, usually in five or 
six days. The heart is golden yellow, very full 
and attractive in appearance. We distributed a few 
packages of this new celery last spring among some 
of our customers, who make a specialty of growing 
celery, and regret we only have room on this page 
te publish a few of the reports. Pkt., 15¢c.; 0z., 45¢.; 
Y |b., $1.25; 1b.,$4.50, post-paid. 
R. S. GeIsE, Klingerstown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1890, writes: 
‘Of your New Giant Pascal Celery I have raised the finest 
crop in this neighborhood. Iam indeed pleased with it, has 
the finest flavor,and is the hardiest of any variety I ever 
raised. It surpasses all other kinds I know of.” 
L. A. WALKER, Belknap, IIl., Oct. 5, 1890, writes: ‘‘I am 
well pleased with the new celery, Giant Pascal. I think it 
fully equal to your Golden Self-Blanching, which is high 
praise. The New Lettuce, No. 90, (Champion Spring and 
Summer), surpasses any I ever saw.” 
Lewis SHINN, Camden, N. J., Oct. 13, 1890, writes: “The 
new Giant Pascal Celery was the best I ever grew; it grows 
to a fine, large size, the ribs being over an inch in thickness, 
os and nearly self-blanching. It is of a rich golden color, very 
GIANT PASCAL CELERY. tender, crisp, and a fine, nutty flavor. It issimply immense.”’ 
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