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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



Blue Hubbard Squash 



This is something new in 

 Squashes, sent out last sea- 

 son by Gregory & Son ; 

 they are experts on squash- 

 es, and every time a new 

 variety is sent out by them 

 it is a little better in qual- 

 ity than the former one. 

 Mr. Symmes, the originat- 

 or, obtained it by careful 

 selection from the Hubbard, 

 on which he has been work- 

 ing for several years. It is 

 of a light blue color, resem- 

 bling the Warted Hubbard 

 in shape, though excelling 

 this variety in flavor and 

 dryness, and surpasses ali 

 other varieties in produc- 

 tiveness. The introducers 

 say this is our ninth intro- 

 duction and our best. It is 

 also a good keeper and will keep longer after being cut open than most varieties without showing 

 mold. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



The Delicious Squash 



This new variety comes from the originator of the well-known Hubbard. It is one of the best 

 flavored squashes in existence. The name is given in reference to its quality "delicious" the word 

 mostly used to describe its quality. It is the result of years of selection and crossing between the 

 Hubbard and other varieties. It is uniformly of a green color when matured. Flesh very thick, of 

 a dark orange color, weight 5 to 10 lbs. For table use it leads all others in its remarkable combina- 

 tion of fine and compact grain, dryness, sweetness and richness of flavor. It is a late fall and winter 

 squash. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., lb. S1.50. 



Banana Squash 



This is an old variety of a generation or more ago, to come back again, it is listed in some 

 catalogues as the Plymouth Rock, but is the same variety. It is probably the finest in quality ever 

 grown. The color is a grayish green, shell soft so it can be cut with a knife. It grows from 12 to 

 24 inches long and 6 to S inches thick. It is very prolific, but a shy seeder which makes the seed a 

 little higher in price. Flesh is free from fibre or stringiness and of a most delicious flavor. Seed 

 scarce. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb. 50 cts. 



This fine little Squash comes highly recommended. 



Table Queen Squash 



Just the right size, averaging about 6 to 8 inches long and 4 to 6 inches thick. The vines are 

 vigorous and reproductive and a fev.- vines will supply a family. The shell is hard and smooth, they 

 keep as well as Hubbard. The color is dark green with sometimes a red blotch. Cut in half, take 

 out seed and bake for tv.-enty minutes, it will give you a delicious meal, and if you like pie, try one 

 from Table Queen, they are splendid. 



Per. pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



