WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vegetable Seeds—87 
Winter Squashes 
«s 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 Hastern 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 1n 
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 arich 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, 20 cts.; 14 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.75. 
636 MAMMOTH WHALE.—An extra large fruited sort, quite dis- 
tinct in form and appearance. Often grows 3 feet long and some- 
times 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; 
— <= : quality good and keeps well; an extra good exhibition sort. 
MAULE’S IMPROVED HUBBARD SQUASH. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 20 cts.; 14 pound, 50 cts.; pound, $1.75. 
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637 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, 15 cts.; 14 pound, 40 cts.; pound, $1.25. 
638 DELICIOUS.—One of the thickest meated and very best in quality, not except- 
ing Hubbard. Although at any time excellent, doesnot acquire its best quality until 
winter. Packet, 5 cemts; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
641 PROLIFIC MARROW.—Maturing ten days sooner than the Boston Marrow. 
Skin orange colored. Flesh yellow, fine grained, thick, dry and sweet and keeps well. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
642 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. ZZ 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 14 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. : 
643 THE FAXON. — One of the * 
most reliable. Not excelled for table 
use or as 2 keeper. Outside color va- 
ries from green toorange. The flesh 
is rich, dry and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
02., 15 cts.; 14 1hb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
= aA $s 
BOSTON MARROW SQUASH. 
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ESSEX HYBRID SQUASH. THE FAXON SQUASH. 
644 MAMMOTH CHILI.—The outer skin of this great squash is a rich orange 
yellow. The flesh is yellow and very thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. 
It 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, end 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., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 
WHY NOT 
make up a club 
order. See 2d cover 
RED OR GOLDEN HUBBARD SQUASH. 
645 RED OR GOLDEN HUBBARD.—A yaluable 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 deep 
yellow 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, 20 cents; 4 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.75. 
646 FORDHOOK.—The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. Itis 
} 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 its growth. 
| Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; ly pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.75. 
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THE 292-POUND SQUASH. 
