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635 Maule’s Improved Hubbard Squash 
The Acknowledged Standard for Quality 
While the average strain is good there are differences in the Hubbard 
\iype which should be recognized by progressive gardeners; Maule’s 
)improved Hubbard represents the perfection of the type. ‘The flesh is 
jof arich, deep golden yellow or orange color, and is very fine grained, 
jiolid, dry and sweet. The toughness of the dark, olive green rind or 
)hell makes it a good winter keeper. Ready to pick in 65 days. 
] Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 
quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, postpaid. 














i 646 F ordhook A Late Summer or Winter Vine Sort 
}\ The fiesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. Itis one of the best 
: f the late sumimer varieties and if stored in a cool, dry place, will keep 
ntil the following June. The outside color is bright yellow; inside 
olor, straw yellow. Produces an abundant crop of squash in 5d days. 
‘ jbe meat is thick and can be used for baking or pies. 
| Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
4 quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50U, postpaid. 
‘4 647 Fordhook Bush Perfect for Summer or Winter Use 
|A true bush type of Fordhook, that can be grown much more closely. 
jhe fruits are rather shorter and thicker than those of the runing 
Tpe, also thicker fleshed. Ready for table in 55 days. 
ae Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
quarter pound, 45 cents; pound $1.50, postpaid. 
yellow. 
80 days. 
x 643 F @aXOMN Not Excelled for Table Use nor as a Keeper 
_))ne of the most reliable. Outside color varies from green to orange. 
j@ eflesh is rich, dry and sweet and unequalled for table quality. 
god keeper. Maturesin60days. Excellent for home or market. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 










644 Mammoth Chili 
Largest of all Squashes 
The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange 
yw. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the 
quality is good and nutritious 
value as a stock food, far exceeding ordinary 
pumpkins in this respect, maturing in 80 days. Itisa 
prolific variety, and a good winter keeper. 
reached the great weight of 100 pounds or more. It is 
a typical sort to grow for exhibition at the fairs. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 
650 Mixed Squashes 
Supplies the Table the Entire Season 
In this mixture will be found early and late, small, 
medium and large, whereby any one can havea good 
Supply of delicious squashes which matures in 55 to 
All are good winter keepers. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 2 
quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. ~““""~ 
A | thick and solid. 
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These sorts should be left on the vine to ripen 
For winter use, store in a warm, dry place 








































642 Boston Marrow 
Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies 
This is a widely popular squash for autumn and winter use. 
is a bright orange. Flesh is salmon yellow, rich and sweet. 
in 60 days. Fine for making pies and largely used by canners. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 


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645 Red or Golden Hubbard 
Golden Yellow Flesh of Excellent Flavor 
A valuable squash, a sport of the old Hubbard. It has the shape and 
virtues of its parent, differing in color of the skin which is deep yellow 
or orange red. Flesh richer in color than Hubbard, and of equal quality. 
Fine grained and sweet, cooking dry. It is asplendid keeper; matures 
in 65 days. A desirable market sort. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 
quarter pound, 45 cents; pound, $1.50, postpaid. 
648 Chicago Warted Hubbard 
One of the Best of the Winter Keepers 
This is a distinct strain of the famous Hubbard and an ideal squash for 
home or market. The shell is deeply warted and a dark green 
in color, the fiesh dry and sweetin flavor. It grows to a large size, its 
cooking qualities unsurpassed. Matures in 65 days. 
Packet, 10 cents; ounce,.20 cents; 
quarter pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00, pestpaid. 
Itis of the highest 
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637 Essex Hybrid tara Shell Turban 
For shape see illustration. Skin and flesh a rich orange red. 
The flavor is excellent. 
Anextra good winter keeper. 
Flesh 
One of the most productive 
Matures in 75 days, 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, pestpaid. 
squashes. 
