Well, I found 'Golden Hubbard' listed as being introduced in 1898 by Ferry -- so that's ruled out as a synonym for Boston Marrow. Still curious why Boston Marrow seems to have fallen out of favor.

Take a look at the squash -Essex hybrid from 1883 - ont he following webpage. The Native Seed Conservancy

Here is a link that might be useful: Native seed Conservancy

Garlicgrower, thanks for the link. Looks like a good seed source for heirloom squash. I looked at the entry for Essex hybid, but did not understand the relation to Boston Marrow?

If you're still looking for seeds, OSV's gift shop is another source for Boston Marrow.

Thanks fliptx!

Native seeds is not selling seeds this year. I placed an order in dec. Then in late Feb the check still hadn't cleared so I e-mailed them to verify my order. Last week I finally recieved a response( which was somewhat negative) stating that they were not selling seeds this year and if I had looked at the website it was stated there and my check was destroyed. I still don't see where it says they are not selling seeds and wish they would remove all notions that they sell seeds if they don't intend to sell. Rodger

Thanks for the heads-up, Roger. I sent them a check last week. Guess I can stop checking the mailbox. Didn't see anything on the website either about not selling this season. One'd think they'd wise-up and take off the seed offers. Disappointment is not a great way to attract new members or supporters.

Boston Marrow is obtainable from Burpees as one of their heirlooms. I just bought a packet at a nursery in Columbus, OH this past week. I logged on to this site to see if I could find out anything about its cultural requirements or needs that aren't on the packet.

I also got Boston Marrow from the seeds available for purchase by non-members at the Seed Savers Exchange.