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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



SQUASH. 



One ounce loill p'ant from 25 to 40 hills, according to kinds; 

 S to 5 pounds to the acre. 



Mammoth White Bush. 



MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH (Improved Large Patty Pan\ 

 The best bush variety and the finest of all summer sqnaslies. 

 It is Jarge and flat, scalloped like a patty pan, with clenr \vh t; 

 skin, lender and delicate flesh of superior flavor. It matures 

 early and is wonderfully productive. A great improvement 

 upon the old White Bu.*h and the most profitable snmnier sort 

 for market. It is indispensable for the supply of early squashes. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 14 lb , 20c; lb., 60c. 



GIANT YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK. Next to 

 the Mammoth Whitk Bush this is the most popular summer 

 squash. Of large size, with a crooked neck and covered with 

 warty excrescences, bright golden-yellow; flesh tender, rich, 

 and fine-flavored, in quality the flnest of all. Very productive. 

 A very profitable market variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^^ lb., 20c; 

 lb., 50c. 



EARLY YELLOW BUSH or GOLDEN CUSTARD. A 



summer bush variety with large flat scalloped squashes resem- 

 bling White Bush, except in color, which is bright golden- 

 yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



IMPROVED HUBBARD. An improvement on the old 

 popular Hubl)ard. Large, dark green, very solid, flesh extra 

 tiiick, fliie-grained, dry, and of superior, rich flavor. A splendid 

 keeper and immensely productive for so large a squash. The 

 best winter squash; sells well, and its superior quality renders 

 it of great value for winter use in the home. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 

 M lb., 20c; lb., 50c. 



FORDHOOK. A flue winter variety and an extra long 

 ktjeper. Grows to good size, is of a clear lemon->ellow, with 

 small seed cavity; flesh very dry and sweet. Very productive, 

 a rapid grower, ripens early, and will succeed at the far North. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 



DELICATA. A superb all-seasons squash, keeping as 

 well as any of the winter sorts and yet so early that it 

 matures with the summer squashes if desired for early use. Of 

 small size, oblong in shape; but heavy and solid, oranire-yellow 

 splashed ami striped with dark green; flesh flue-grained, rich-, 

 and dry. Pkt., 5c; oz , lOc; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



PERFECT GEM. A small round squash of the highest 

 quality and fl ivor, which with its splendid keeping qualities 

 render it of the greatest value for home use. Its moderate 

 size, too, is a desirable feature for this purpose. The flesh is 

 white, thick, and solid, very tender, rich, and sweet. It is 

 excessively productive and may be planted either for fall or 

 winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 14 lb., 20c; lb , .50c. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. Grows to an enormous size, some- 

 times weighing two hundred pounds or more. Round in shape, 

 flattened at both ends, orange-yellow, smooth skin; flesh very 

 thick, yellow, goorl quality. An excellent sort for stockfeed- 

 ing, being productive and keeping well through the winter. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., Sl-25. 



VEGETABLE MARROW {true). A superb English 

 variety, entirely distinct. It is not as well known and appre- 

 ciated as it should be. The flesh is the most delicate and 

 tender of all squashes, melting like butter in the mouth; but it 

 should not be mashed in cooking, after the manner of Ameri- 

 can squashes, but pared and quartered, and then boiled quickly 

 in salted water until tender. It is then served entire in cube- 

 shaped pieces, dressed with butter and seasoning, and will be 

 found of the most delicious flavor. The squashes are oblong 

 in shape, skin greenish-white; flesh white, tender, and rich. 

 They should be gathered before they are full grown. It is a 

 summer variety and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 14 lb., 

 20c; lb., 60c. 



TURNIPS. 



One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill: i]4(o2 pounds to the. 

 acre in drill. 



Extra Early White Milan. 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. A marvel of earli- 

 ness, in fact the earliest variety in cultivation. Tops upright, 

 very small, and compact, permitting of close planting; roots 

 pure white, very smooth, symmetrical, and beautiful. Flesh 

 snow-white, delicate in flavor, tender, and sweet. A heavy 

 vielder and a srood siiipper and keeper. See illustration. Pkt., 

 5 ; oz., 10c; lb., 20c; lb.,65\ 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. Grows quickly ; skin 

 white; flesh juicy, of mild flavor and most excellent quality ; 

 a good variety to sow very early in the spring, and again in 

 July and August for autumn use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; j4 

 15c; lb., 40c. 



PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF rEarly Red). A leading 

 sort and the most popular ; splendid either for winter or early 

 spring use. Of rapid growth, medium size, flat, reddish-purple 

 above ground ; flesh white, fine-grained, and sweet. See illus- 

 tration. Pkt , 5c; oz., lOc; J.^ lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



WHITE EGG. A fine white turnip for springer early fall 

 sowing. Of good size, egg-shaped, firm, and very sweet. A 

 quick grower; excellent for table use, but does not keep so 

 well as' the purple-leaf varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }i Ih., 

 20c; lb., !i0c. 



YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES. 



PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. Roots medium- 

 sized, round; flesh pale 3 ellow, tender, and sugary; hardy and 

 productive and keep well. It is an old and esteemed variety, 

 approaching the Ruta Baga in hardiness and firmness of 

 texture. Pkt., ,5c; oz., 10c; X 'b., 15c; lb., 45c. 



LARGE YELLOW GLOBE (Amber Globe). The best 

 late yellow turnip for family use. Grows to a large size; flesh 

 very firm, sweet, and fine-grained; keeps well until late in 

 spring. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % lb., 15c; lb., 45c. 



RUTA BAGAS or SWEDES. 



LONG ISLAND IMPROVED or AMERICAN PURPLE 

 TOP. Undoubtedly the finest variety of Kuta Baga and of 

 true American origin. A carefully selected strain with smaller 

 top and shorter neck than is usually found. The roots are 

 very large, twice the size of the ordinary sorts, yellow with 

 purple top ; flesh yellow, of good texture, rich an'd excellent 

 flavor. It yields an immense weight per acre and keeps per- 

 fectly sound until late in spring. Its good quality renders it 

 quite fit for table use, and for stock-feeding it is by far the best 

 and most profitable.. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 15c; lb., 50c. 



YELLOW PURPLE TOP. Very hardy and a great yielder. 

 A splendid variety for stock-feeding, being solid, sweet, and 

 nutritious. Latge, vellovv with purple top and single tap root. 

 Pkt , .5c ; OZ., 10c ; 14 lb., :1.5c; lb., 40c. 



LARGE WHITE. Very popular in many sections, owing 

 to its fine quality, which makes it an excellent winter sort for 

 family use. It is large, white, firm, of rich, sweet, flavor; a 

 long keeper and good either for table use- or stock-feeding. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 



RHUBARB. 



See Garden Roots, page 24, for descriptions and prices of 

 Seed and Roots. 



If to be sent by Express, deduct 10c per pound from prices named. 



