. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Hubbard Squash HUBBARD. The standard winter squash, flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry and sweet, rich flavored; keeps perfectly good throughout the winter; boils or bakes very dry, and is esteemed by many to be as good baked as the Sweet Potato. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $ CHICAGO WARTED
. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Hubbard Squash HUBBARD. The standard winter squash, flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry and sweet, rich flavored; keeps perfectly good throughout the winter; boils or bakes very dry, and is esteemed by many to be as good baked as the Sweet Potato. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $ CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD. This Squash is considered the best strain of Hubbard. It com- bines the fine points of the original strain with larger size, harder shell, improved quality thick- er flesh, finer color, stronger constitution. In short it is unapproachable as a winter Squash. The color is almost black, all looking alike, and with a dense covering of knots—hence the name of "; Their handsome appear- ance appeals strongly to customers. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 35 cts., lb. $ FORDHOOK. A fine variety for family use. The flesh is dry and sweet, and the best in quality of all winter squashes. Placed in a cool, dry room, keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter and spring. Matures early, and is every- where a sure cropper. The meat is very thick, and seed cavity small. Another feature is that the green squashes can be used at any stage of their growth. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., *4 lb., 30 cts., lb. $ BANANA SQUASH. This is not a new variety, but is very scarce. Although it used to be quite generally grown a generation ago. It is unusually fine in quality, large in size, a great yielder, a good keeper, and in fact is just about right in every way. It grows to large size, generally over 2 feet long, and sometimes 3 feet. It keeps equal to a Hubbard and that means it is a good keeper. It has a tough shell, but not hard like the Hubbard. Per pkt
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