. James Gregory & Son's catalogue of home grown seeds. THE BUTMAN. This squash, of which we were the original introducers,made by crossing the Yokohama with the Hubbard, is the onlyone of our running varieties known to have originated in theUnited States. It was made by scientifically crossing theHubbard with the Yokohama. Externally it is of a brightgrass-green color, intermixed with white. In size and produc-tiveness it resembles the Hubbard; it has a thick shell, and isthick-meated The flesh is of a lemon color. It is exception-ally fine grained, and it is remarkably dry, sweet, and de
. James Gregory & Son's catalogue of home grown seeds. THE BUTMAN. This squash, of which we were the original introducers,made by crossing the Yokohama with the Hubbard, is the onlyone of our running varieties known to have originated in theUnited States. It was made by scientifically crossing theHubbard with the Yokohama. Externally it is of a brightgrass-green color, intermixed with white. In size and produc-tiveness it resembles the Hubbard; it has a thick shell, and isthick-meated The flesh is of a lemon color. It is exception-ally fine grained, and it is remarkably dry, sweet, and deli-cious with a flavor different from the Hubbard, Marblehead,or Turban It is a little later than the Hubbard and does notcrop as well. It should bring a higher price in the season from late fall until spring. In the essay which re-ceived the premium of the dlassachusetts Horticultural Society, theButman for quality is put at the head of all varieties of wintersquashes. Price, per pound, postpaid,80 cents; per 1-4 pound,23 cents ; per ounce, 10
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