AUTUHN 
V* 
AND 
WINTER 
SQUASH. 
HENDERSON’S DELICATA SQUASH. 
H ENDERSON’S “ DELICATA” 
FOR BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER USE. 
THE HOST DELICIOUSLY FLAVORED SQUASH GROWN. . . . 
. . . DRY, SWEET AND RICH. WONDERFULLY PROLIFIC. 
T HE exterior of this beautiful Squash is orange yellow, splashed and striped with 
dark green. The flesh is rich and dry; the quality is particularly fine. For 
private use wo can recommend it as surpassing in richness of flavor any of the 
large, old-fashioned sorts. The Delicata is the earliest of any vine Squash that 
we have ever tested, and is so prolific that last season, from twelve hills of two 
plants each, 352 perfect Squashes were gathered ; it is of small size, but this is a 
desirable feature as it is not too large for an ordinary family. This variety is won¬ 
derfully solid and heavy, the seed cavities being very small; it is also extremely 
early, maturing about the same time as the Summer Squashes, and for early use will 
doubtless supplant this class on account of its superior dryness and flavor, while its 
extreme solidity renders it fully as good a keeper as any of the winter varieties. (See 
cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 60c. % lb., $1.50 lb. 
ESSEX HYBRID. This is not only one of the richest-flavored, finest- 
grained and sweetest of all Squashes, but it is also one of the very best 
keepers that we know of. Short cylindrical shape, having on the blossom 
end a small cap-shaped enlargement. The flesh is dry, sweet and thick, 
and of a bright orange color. Long keeper. Those desiring a “ dry ” 
good-flavored Squash should grow Essex Hybrid. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 
% lb., 70c. lb. 
BOSTON MARROW. Second early, coming in about ten days after the 
Bush and Crookneck sorts. Skin yellowish, very thin; the flesh dry and 
fine-grained, and of unsurpassed flavor. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. J-j lb., 60c. lb. 
PORDHOOK SQUASH. This is one of tiie earliest of the long-keeping 
winter varieties. If kept in a proper place it will remain good until the 
end of the following spring. It is medium in size, of attractive appear¬ 
ance, the exterior color being bright yellow. It is a vine variety and 
produces fruits at almost every joint; the flesh is deep and the rind is 
exceedingly thin and tough, and the seed cavity small. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
25c. % lb., 80c. lb. 
• I cannot let another day go past without 
letting you know how we have enjoyed your 
Delicata Squash. I consider it one of the 
best Squashes ever sent out. It brings one 
in mind of the English Vegetable Marrow, 
only 50 per cent better. A good grower 8nd 
good cropper.” ROBERT CARRUTHERS, 
Gardener, Estate of Frederick Billings, 
Woodstock, Vt. 
“We tried your Delicata Squash last season 
and think they are far ahead of anything | 
else in the Sqnash line. They are correctly 
named.” GELON HANN, Port Gibson, Miss. 
HUBBARD. A general favorite and 
more largely grown as a late sort than 
any other; it is of large size, often 
weighing from nine to ten pounds. 
Color bluish green, occasionally 
marked with brownish orange or yel¬ 
low. Flesh fine-grained, dry, and of 
excellent flavor. It can be had in use 
from September to May. (See cut.) 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. lb., 75c. lb. 
EA1U-. PltuLlFlC MAltltOW. 
HENDERSON’S EARLY 
PROLIFIC MARROW. A 
comparatively new fall or 
winter variety of New 
England origin, but which 
has been very generally 
tested in different parts 
of the country; it is 
shaped somewhat like 
the Boston Marrow, but 
it is a decided improve¬ 
ment on it, being much 
earlier and more pro¬ 
ductive. These charac¬ 
teristics will commend 
the variety to market 
gardeners, while its 
brilliant orange-red color 
and fine keeping and 
cooking qualities will 
make it popular with the 
consumer. The rind is very hard but thin, and the llesh deep, fine-grained 
and of delicious quality. (See cut.) Price, 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25o. % lb., 
80c. lb. 
MARBLEHEAD. An excellent variety resembling the Hubbard. The flesh 
is rather lighter in color than that variety, while its combination of sweet¬ 
ness, dryness and delicious flavor is remarkable. Its yield is equal to the 
Hubbard, and its keeping qualities are better. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. lb., 
75c. lb. 
MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of all Squashes, growing to an immense 
size—often weighing over two hundred pounds—while its rich, fine-flavored 
flesh insures its value for all purposes. Its size makes it valuable for stock 
feeding. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 40c. lb., SI.25 lb. 
EVERY PACKAGE OF SEEDS, RED TRADEMARK. 
Whether you purchase directly from us or from other 
dealers, see that every package is so stamped. 
