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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



MELON<r-Musk or Canteloupe. 



OniiTnRZ:. — Melons require a rich sandy loam. If the ground is not rich enough a 

 couple of shovels full of rotten manure should be, mixed into each hill, which ought to be 

 from five to six feet apart; drop ten to twelve seeds, and when the plants have two or 

 three rough leaves, thin out to three or four plants. Pinch the ends of the plants to 

 induce early fruiting. Canteloupes are cultivated very extensively in the neighborhood 

 of New Orleans, the quality is very fine. For general crop sow from March to June. 

 Some gardeners plant dviring February and cover with boxes, the same as described for 

 Cucumbers. When Melons are ripening, too much rain impairs the flavor of the fruit. 

 One ounce to 100 hills; 1% pounds per acre. 



Steepler's Eden Gem.. 



Steckler's New Fink Flesh Boclcyford. 



STI:CEI.z:B'S EDEN gem. — Ripens 

 about ten days earlier than the original 

 Rockyford, of which it is a selection. The 



vines are extremely thrifty growers, and 

 ave less liable to be attacked by rust than 

 most other varieties. The fruits are nearly 

 round, green, solidly netted and only 

 slightly ribbed. The flesh is red or salmon 

 color, and of good quality and sweet. This 

 strain is one of the best for shipping to 

 distant markets. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; V4 

 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



STECKXiER'S NEW PINE FlkESH 

 ROCKYFOBD. — The most exacting will be 

 satisfied by the delicious quality, while 

 its appearance exhibits all the refinement 

 of form, color and netting so necessary to 

 a good melon. In appearance it is very 

 similar to the rounder types of Rockyford. 

 The netting is bold and well defined, which 

 adds greatly to its appearance. The gen- 

 eral color is soft russet-green. The ribs 

 are faintly lined with a lighter shade and 

 slightly depressed, giving an even surface 

 to the fruit, which greatly enhances its 



