THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 3 



a suifimer squash. It is the best winter variety we know of, being a very late keeper. We 

 have repeatedly had specimens of it in our cellar in perfect condition in April and May. 

 It is the only squash we ever saw in which every specimen is of superior quality without re- 

 gard to size or whether it is ripe or green. This is a very desirable feature, as many 

 squashes (the Hubbard especially) must be thoroughly ripe before frost, or the crop is 

 lost. It is not so with "The Faxon Squash;" every specimen can be gathered and used. 



Very early, enormously productive, of medium size and the best possible quality, we fully 

 believe that this new variety is distined to become a standard amongst squashes both for 

 home use and market purposes." 



The above is the description of the M. B. Faxon Co., who developed this noble vege- 

 table and of whom we have purchased the entire stock of seed, together with their 

 entire seed business. We have tested it ourselves and find it of the very superior quality 

 claimed by them. Mr. M. B. Faxon further informs us it is such a remarkable keeper 

 that he now, November 15th, 1894, has specimens in perfect condition, grown in 1893, 

 and which have been kept in an ordinary cellar without any special treatment or care. 

 Also, that unlike other squashes, the Faxon is fit for use and of excellent quality, when 

 no larger than one's two fists — rendering it an all-tke-ye.ir-round variety and the earliest 

 squash of good quality. 



Mr. James J. H. Gregory, the famous s(]uash specialist and the introducer of the 

 Hubbard Squash sends the following unsolicited testimonial of the Faxon: 



"We have rarely been ro agreeably disappointed in any new vegetable as we have 

 been with this new squash'. After examining it on our trial grounds, we told Mr. Rey- 

 nolds, our head clerk, that it was terribly mixed and utterly worthless. At the personal 

 solicitation of Mr. Faxon, we were induced to cook several specimens, and then followed 

 a revelation. Though varying in color, in quality they were all one, — fine grained,, dry, 

 sweet, excellent. It is certainly the best squash that has been sent into market since the 

 Sibley was introduced, and has the advantage over that in earliness. The strong and 

 fixed characteristics of this squash are earliness, long keeping, uniformity of shape, variety 

 of colors, and the excelling in richness, sweetness, and flavor. It is very productive, of 

 medium size (five or six pounds), and is, no doubt, destined to become a standard among 

 squashes, both for home use and general marketing. Even when not fully ripe, it is of 

 excellent quality as a summer squash. It is a good keeper, and has the exceptional re- 

 commendation of being a table delicacy during three seasons, — summer, fall, and winter. 

 Mr. Joseph Stone states that for sweetness and dryness, the Faxon Squash cannot be 

 excelled, if equalled, and says he knows what he is talking about." 



Mr. E. L. Coy, himself one of the most expert squash growers in this country writes: 



"You are certainly very fortunate in the possession of such a valuable squash as the 

 Faxon. It is the only squash I ever saw of which every specimen was of superior quality 

 without regard to size, or whether it is ripe or green. I have been growing this squash 

 for you so many years now, that I am absolutely certain you have a vegetable that will 

 give the greatest satisfaction. Your customers will thank you for cataloguing it. 



The strong and fixed qualities of your squash are earliness, long keeping, uniformity 

 of shape, variety of colors, and it excels all in sweetness and richness of flavor. I consider 

 it the most valuable novelty that has been introduced in a long time. Knowing ichat I 

 do about this new squash, J will advise all my customers to catalogue it another season,'" 



B. K. Bliss, the venerable. seedsman says: "Another trial again proves your squash 

 to be a most vigorous grower, and even more prolific than the first year. As a long- 

 keeping variety, it is far superior to any I have ever grown. A further trial the past sea- 

 son fully confirms all that has been previously stated in its favor. Its great productive- 

 ness and long-keeping qualities make it valuable for private gardens and for market." 



Catalogue Price: Packets, loc; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 20c; ^^^Ib., 60c; pound, $2.00. 



Trade Price: Packets, doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; pound, $1.00. 



