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SQUASH.—White Pineapple. 
The latest and most important addition to our list of Squashes, is the White Pineapple ; it is a va¬ 
riety unlike anything before offered. Has been kept in one family in South Jersey for a number 
of years. It is very peculiar and distinct in shape, with marked characteristics. The blossom end 
of the squash is smooth and rounded; the stem end blunt and serrated. The color of the skin is 
a pure creamv-vvhite. It ripens wtth the Perfect Gem but can be used much sooner. It is excel¬ 
lent when quite young and keeps well all Winter. It is a strong grower and very prolific, yielding 
five to eight squashes to a vine. When put on the market it will sell at first on account of its 
curious appearance, when its fine quality will insure constant calls for the White Pineapple Squash. 
Sold only in packets. Pkt. 25c.; 5 pkts. $1, postpaid. 
ESSEX HYBRID SQUASH. 
SQUASH.—Essex Hybrid or Hard Shell Turban. 
This new and very excellent Squash is a cross between the Hubbard and the American Turban 
having the color, shape and superior qualities of the Turban, with the dryness and hard shell of 
the Hubbard. It is not only one of the richest flavored, finest grained and sweetest of all the 
Squash family, but one of the very best keepers we have, specimens keeping until the middle of 
June as sound as when gathered in the Fall. The flesh is very thick, rich colored and solid, hav¬ 
ing an extremely small cavity for the seeds. It is also one of the most productive Squashes ever 
introduced, often growing in pairs on the same vine, within one foot of each other, and each 
weighing from eight to twelve pounds. It is very early, of quick growth. Squashes have been 
raised from seed planted the 3d of July, in just two months from the day of planting, to weigh 
twelve pounds. Price, per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per lb., $r.oo. 
SQUASH.— Perfect Gem. 
The vines of this variety grow at first like those of the summer squash, and usually pro¬ 
duce a few fruits near the root ; if these are picked when green and used like summer squash, 
the plant will throw out her long runners, bearing a great number of squashes which may be 
allowed to ripen. The fruits are small, nearly round, slightly ribbed, and have a thin, smooth, 
creamy-white skin. The flesh is fine-grained, dry, very sweet, and of delicious flavor. It is 
remarkable for its keeping qualities. Price per pkt., 10 cents; per oz., 25 cents ; per lb., $2.25. 
