LOW’S CATALOGUE OF SPECIALTIES. 
Low’s ESSEX HYBRID Squash. 
The almost marvelous rapidity with which this squash has become the acknowledged standard in our markets, 
and the steady increase of its popularity for private uses, appears almost incredible. Although but seven seasons have 
passed since its first introduction, it has acquired a reputation which far exceeds that of any other sort, in this sec- 
tion, supplanting all others as a winter squash, and containing in itself a greater combination of superior qualities 
than exist in any other variety. Its wide dissemination and extensive and rapidly increasing cultivation, are but 
valuable testimonials witnessing its merits. It was obtained by crossing the “ American Turban ” with the 
“Hubbard,” both of which are noted for their excellence; and it retains the superior qualities of each. Its extra 
earlincss has enabled many to grow it with success who have utterly failed to raise later varieties, owing to the 
maggot at the root. 
It is one of the richest flavored, finest grained and sweetest of all the squash family. 
It is one of the best keepers among the good sorts we have. 
Its flesh is very thick, rich colored and solid. 
Specimens have been kept more than a year in as perfectly sound condition as when gathered in the fall. 
Its remarkable and striking beauty of color is very attractive, and the peculiar shade and tint of its fruits are 
obtained in no other variety. 
No variety of squash has taken so many premiums and gratuities at Agricultural and Horticultural Fairs, 
since its introduction, as the “ Hybrid.” 
No other variety has won so many first premiums as the best variety in competition with other sorts as 
the “ Hybrid.” 
I exhibited at the Essex County Fair in 1887, a squash of this variety which was exhibited at the Essex County 
and Bay State Fairs in 18S6, perfectly sound. 
Being earlier than any other known variety of its class, it can be successfully grown as a second crop, following 
Early Peas, Potatoes, Cabbages, etc. 
It is fast taking the lead among the numerous varieties of “ Winter Squashes” now grown. 
In New England and Atlantic States it is the acknowledged standard. 
It has an extremely small cavity for its seed. 
It exceeds in weight any other kind of same size. 
It yields more abundantly than any other winter squash known. 
It has produced eleven tons of well-ripened squashes as a second crop, following potatoes, on three-quarte j of an 
acre of land. 
It has produced eight tons as a second crop following beets, on one-half an acre of land, and less than 100 y»cunds 
of poor ones in either lot. 
It often grows in pairs upon the same vine within a space of two feet. 
It has produced upon 3 1-2 feet of vine, three uniform, well-ripened squashes weighing 42 pounds. 
In fact, it seems hardly possible that so many desirable features could be embodied in any one variety; but the 
riumerous written and verbal expressions of satisfaction which we are constantly receiving, more fully confirms the 
above statements, and proves its excellence. No gardener should omit giving this variety a trial, in case he has nor 
done so before. In order that my customers may have this rare and valuable squash in its pure and genuine condi- 
tion, I would earnestly urge them to buy directly from headquarters, espeeiallv in consideration of its being priced so 
reasonable. Price per pkt., 5 cts. ; per oz., 10 cts. ; per 1-4 lb., 25 cts. ; per lb., pi. 00. 
The Essex Hybrid is now the most popular, most valuable, and most desirable of all squashes: the 
Standard m nearly all markets. 
