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JAMES J. H. GREGORY & SOM'S RETAIL CATALOGUE. 
SQUASHES - Continued. 
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THE AMERICAN TURBAN. 
This line squash is as good for fall 
as the Hubbard is for winter; in 
proof of which please see extracts 
in former catalogues from letters re¬ 
ceived. 
It will - rank with the driest, the 
sweetest, the finest grained, and rich¬ 
est flavored of the fall squashes. 
Price, per lb., postpaid, 80 cts.; 
per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
Vegetable $eeds enough for a 
family garden for $1.00. 
See page 50. 
THE BUTMAN. 
This squash, of which we were the original introducers, 
made by crossing the Yokohama with the Hubbard, is the only 
one of our running varieties known to have originated in the 
United States. It was made by scientifically crossing the 
Hubbard with the Yokohama. "Externally, it is of a bright 
grass-green color, intermixed with white. In size and pro¬ 
ductiveness it resembles the Hubbard; it has a thick shell, 
and is thick-meated. The flesh is of a lemon color. It is ex¬ 
ceptionally fine-grained, and it is remarkably dry, sweet, and 
delicious, with a flavor different from the Hubbard, Marble¬ 
head, or Turban. It is a little later than the Hubbard and 
does not crop as well. It should bring a higher price in the 
market. In season from late fall until spring. In the essay 
which received the premium of the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society , the Butman for quality is put at the head of all varieties 
of winter squashes. Price, per lb., postpaid, 80 cts.; per 1 lb., 
23 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
SIBLEY, OR PIKE’S PEAK. 
Form, as in the engraving; color, pale green; skin, when 
ripe, thick; flesh, thick and of a rich orange; average weight, 
six pounds. Raising these by the acre, we find the Pike’s 
Peak, under good manuring, is a better cropper than the 
Hubbard in the number of squashes, but not equal to it in 
weight of the crop. A little later than the Hubbard. Quality 
magnificent, dry, fine-grained, sweet, and of a most delicious 
flavor. Good for late fall and winter use. There have been 
so many new squashes that “ beat the Hubbard,” that we were 
inclined to regard this new competitor as one more of the 
same class; but, after, having now tested its quality, we must 
frankly say that, in this respect, our old favorite, the one with 
which we began our business, has at last really met with a 
competitor. 
By all means plant at least a few hills of this new squash . 
Feed it well ; get it in early. Plant plenty of seed , as they are 
more difficult to vegetate than those of any other squash , and you 
will have a surprise in store.^% Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.00; 
per \ lb., 30 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; per pkt., 5 cts. 
COCOANUT. 
A magnificent little squash for family use; very prolific, 
yielding from six to a dozen to the vine. The color is an ad¬ 
mixture of cream and orange, while the bottom, over a circle 
of two or three inches in diameter, is of a rich grass-green. 
The flesh is fine-grained, sweet, and very solid (the squash 
being remarkably heavy for its size), and the quality excel¬ 
lent, closely resembling Canada Crookneck in flavor, but in 
every way much superior. There is one capital fact true of it, 
which is well worthy the attention of all who have trouble in 
raising squashes; viz., that the Cocoanutwill give a crop when all 
the*standard sorts fail. Price, per lb., postpaid, 83 cts.; per \ 
lb., 25 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per pkg., 5 cts. 
MAMMOTH CHILL 
The Mammoth squashes, though of but little value for table 
use, on rich land, in those sections where roots are but little 
cultivated, are very profitable as food for cattle. If you wish 
to grow a “ big ” squash, try this. 
F. W. Arnold, Hammond, Minn., writes: “I raised Mammoth Chili 
squashes from your seeds last season weighing one hundred and fifty-six 
and one hundred and twenty-six pounds.” 
Of the Mammoth Squash, Mr. James B. Pickering, of New 
Hampshire, raised one which weighed one hundred and ninety- 
two pounds. Price, per lb., postpaid, $1.40; per oz., 15 cts.; 
per pkg., 10 cts. 
THE WARREN. 
Five years ago a vine appeared in a field of Essex Hybrid 
squashes raised by a neighbor, bearing three squashes, which 
were distinct from the rest, in that they had rough, warty, and 
thicker shells, and were of a richer color. The seeds from the 
three squashes were planted by themselves, with the object of 
permanently fixing the new type. Not only is the shell gen¬ 
erally harder and thicker than the Essex Hybrid, but the color 
is richer and deeper, and the quality decidedly better. They 
command a better price than the Essex Hybrid. Every farmer 
and gardener who raises the Hybrid will find it for his inter¬ 
est to substitute for it this new and improved variety. Price, 
per lb., postpaid, $1.25; per | lb., 38 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; per 
pkg., 5 cts. ■’ 
Carefully read “To our Patrons,” page 1 . 
