. Seed catalogue. Nursery stock Nebraska Omaha Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Ruby King Pepper Thanksgiving Pumpkin. Our illustration shows the distinct shape and size of this new pumpkin. We have had specimens to weigh fifty pounds and only have one and three- fourths ounces of seed in them, the flesh being in some places six inches thick. On account of this extra thickness of flesh the yield in pounds is double that of other kinds, as the fruit is produced in as great abundance, if not more. The
. Seed catalogue. Nursery stock Nebraska Omaha Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Ruby King Pepper Thanksgiving Pumpkin. Our illustration shows the distinct shape and size of this new pumpkin. We have had specimens to weigh fifty pounds and only have one and three- fourths ounces of seed in them, the flesh being in some places six inches thick. On account of this extra thickness of flesh the yield in pounds is double that of other kinds, as the fruit is produced in as great abundance, if not more. The flesh is orange in color, of fine grain, sweet and has the delicious pumpkin flavor essential to the making of first-class pumpkin pies. The name "Thanksgiv- ing" was suggested by the almost universal custom of having pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving dinner. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34lb. 50c; lb. $ Tennessee Sweet Potato—Grows to a medium size, pear shaped, a little ribbed, color creamy white, sometimes striped with green* flesh thick, creamy white, remarkably fine grained, dry and brittle, and of most excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; hi lb. 15c; lb. 45c. Calhoun — It is medium in size, extraordinarily heavy and solid, is very productive and of excellent qual- ity. The outside is a cream color, while the flesh, which is very thick and fine grained, is a salmon vellow of superior quality. It is undoubtedly one of the best for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; hi lb. 15c; lb. 45c. Cushaw, Crooked Neck — Solid flesh, fine and sweet, keeps well. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; hi lb. 15c; lb. 50c. Burpee's Quaker Pie—This dis- tinct and valuable variety hails from Washington County, N. Y. It is of peculiar shape, being unlike any other. It is oval and tapers toward each end. It is of a creamy color both inside and out. By being stored in a warm, dry place, the pumpkins can be preserved until late in the winter. Pkt. 5c; oz 10c; %lb. 15c; lb. Please note that these images are extra
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