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STECKIiEB'S IMFBOVED ZiONa 



asx:£N. — The stock we offer under this 

 name is in a class by itself. The vines are 

 verv vigorous and productive. The fruits 

 areverv long, often twelve to fifteen Inches 

 when mature. They are uniformly slender 

 and of beautiful dark green color. The 

 v.arts and spines are well distributed over 

 the surface. This variety furnishes some 

 fruits early. It is a standard sort for slic- 

 ing and is very largely used for the home 

 garden and market. We have given this 

 \ariety especial attention for many years 

 and we believe it has no equal. Packet, 

 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.25, post- 

 paid. 



Japanese Climbing'. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING. — The vines are 

 extra strong, and foliage more vigorous 

 than other kinds. Being of a climbing 

 habit it can be grown on trellises, etc. 

 Fruit is round, about 10 inches long, thick 

 and of fine flavor. It is very prolific. 

 Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., $1.75, 

 postpaid. 



Early Cluster. 



EABZi'S' CI.USTEB. — Early short and 

 prickly; it bears in clusters. Principally 

 used for pickling. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 

 li lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



West Indian Gherkin. 



WEST INDIA GHEBKIN, or Burr is ex- 

 tensively grown for pickling; It is the 

 smallest of all varieties, and should be 

 picked while young and tender and put in 

 salt water until required for pickling. 

 Packet. 10c. ; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



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Steckler's Improved Long" Green Cucumber. 



