Puritan

Medium-sized butternut. 3-3.5lbs. 9 inches long, 5 inches wide at bulbous end. Bright orange flesh, solid in the neck. Very nice flavor. Smooth, medium-dry texture. Medium-sweet. Thin, edible skin. Small seed cavity. Cucurbita moschata. This accession matches the description of Puritan listed in Field and Garden Vegetables of America from 1863. SSE Accession # 119960