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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Early Bush or Patty Pan. 



EABLY BUSH OB PATTY FAIT. — Is 



earlier than any other variety; of dwarf 

 habit and very productive; grows in a busli 

 form, and occupies less room on the ground 

 than any other sort; it is the variety that 

 is grown the most extensively for market 

 and shipping purposes. Summer Squashes 

 should always be used when young and 

 tender, which can be determined by an im- 

 pression of the nail. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 

 ^ lb,, 40c.; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



MAMMOTH CHILI.— The "Jumbo" of 

 the Squash family. Outer color rich 

 orange yellow; skin is quite smooth with 

 wide tissues. Flesh very thick and of a 

 yellow color. Keeps well, is good for the 

 table and profitable for stock. Packet, 

 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75, post- 

 paid. 



Iiong- Yellow or 

 Summer Crook 



ImONG yellow or summer crook- 

 neck. — This is a strong grower, and con- 

 tinues in bearing longer than some of the 

 other varieties. It is of good quality. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb„ 40c.; lb., $1.25, 

 postpaid. 



TOMATOES. 



CULTURE. — Seeds should be sown in January, in hot bed, same as for Eggplants. 

 In March and April they can be sown in open ground. Tomatoes are generally sown 

 too thick and become too crowded when two- are three inches high, which makes the 

 plants thin and spindly. If they are transplanted when two or three inches high, about 

 three inches apart each way, they will become short and sturdy, and will not suffer 

 when planted into the open ground. Plant them from 3 to 4 feet apart. Some varieties 

 can be planted closer. They should be supported by stakes. When allowed to grow up 

 wild, the fruit which touches the ground will rot. For a late or Fall crop the seed 

 should be sown toward the latter part of May or during June. Matures in 90 to 120 

 days. One ounce to 3,000 plants; 3 ounces will plant an acre. For insects make first 

 application. about 2 weeks after transplanting, dusting with Corona Dry. Further applica- 

 tions should be made at intervals of about tAvo weeks. The principal pests are horn and 

 green worms and will be controlled with Corona Dry. 



Jolm Baer. 



JOHN BAER. — An extra early scarlet- 

 fruited variety of superior merit. The vines 

 are very hardy and exceptionally produc- 

 tive. The fruits are the largest of the 

 extra early sort and are also most attrac- 

 tive in color. They are nearly round, 

 smooth, firm and of excellent quality. It is 

 one of the very earliest to ripen and it 

 continues to furnish marketable fruits 

 much longer than any other very early va- 

 rieties, it is an invaluable sort for mar- 

 ket gardeners. Packet, 10c.; oz., 35c.; V4 

 lb., $1.25; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



Bed Rock. 



RED ROCK.— A great big red, meaty 

 Tomato, the best of the late maturing va- 

 rieties. Extraordinarily solid, hence the 

 name of "Red Rock." Perfectly smooth, 

 has no superior in texture and flavor and 

 is red as a tomato can be all the way 

 through. Meat is solid without being hard 

 and the finest in flavor. Matures in from 

 110 to 115 days. Packet, lOc; oz., 35c.; V4 

 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



