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J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



Steckler's Melons—Muskmelon or Cantaloupe 



Culture — Planting- time, Southern States. Spring, February to June. Plant in rich, sandy loam soil. Mix well 



rotted manure or any good fertilizer in each hill. Plant 10 to 12 seeds in each hill. Hills 5 feet apart each way. 



When plants are nicely started, thin to^ about 4 plants to each hill. Two ounces is required to 150 feet of row. 



Four pounds to one acre. Approximate time to maturity is given after each variety. This varies with climatic 



and soil conditions. 



BANAXA. 78 days. Yellow flesh, about 18 inches long, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, curved end, ribbed, a popu- 

 lar variety in the South. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %, lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



GOLDEN BEAUTY CASABA. 80 days. Very large, golden yellow flesh, ribbed, one of the best on the mar- 

 ket, we recommend this variety very highly. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. J?6.25, postpaid. 



HAEE'S BEST. A new variety, very early and recommended highly for long distance shipping. Salmon flesh 

 of exceptional thickness, shape is oval, with heavy netting and prominent ribs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25, postpaid. 



MONTREAE 3IARKET (green flesh.) This melon is of a splendid size, sometimes averaging 20 to 2.5 pounds 

 and possesses a very delicious flavor. Fruit matures in about 80 days and is green in color, flesh is light 

 green. A very prolific variety and splendid for shipping as well as home use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %, lb. 50c; lb. 

 $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25, postpaid. 



PERFECTION. 82 days. Thick, green flesh, very large, excellent producer in great demand in markets and one 

 of the best. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



STECKEER'S EDEN GEM. 70 days. Salmon color flesh, large, practically no ribs, almost round. We recom- 

 mend this variety very highly for table and shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V^ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. .$6.25, 

 postpaid. 



STECKEER'S PINK FEESH. 78 days. Oval shape, about 5 inches in diameter, small seed cavity, deep pink 

 flesh, wonderful tasting, grown extensively for table and shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 

 5 lbs. $3.25, postpaid. 



WONDER. 70 days. Very large almost round. Salmon 

 color, sweet and luscious. We highly recommend this va- 

 riety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.35, postpaid. 



EAREY HACKENSACK. 70 days. Flesh and skin greenish 

 color, large size, ribbed, excellent tasting. Grown exten- 

 sively throughout the South. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



FROTSCHER'S NEW ORLEANS MARKET. 80 days. Green- 

 ish yellow flesh, large, ribbed, in great demand wherever 

 grown, very popular. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 

 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



HONEY BAEE. 80 days. Greenish yellow flesh, large, ball 

 shaped, flesh can be eaten to the skin. An excellent ship- 

 per and a general favorite in the South. Pkt. lOo; oz. 20c; 

 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25, postpaid. 



POEEOCKS 10-25. This excellent main crop melon of the 

 Rocky Ford type is one of the most popular of shipping va- 

 rieties. Fruits nearly round or slightly oval, show no rib- 

 bing and are densely netted over the entire surface. Flesh 

 is rich salmon at center, shading to light green at rind. 

 Seed cavity very small. One of the leading shipping melons. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



ROCKY FORD or HARTS VICTOR. 74 days. Small size, 

 prolific producer, green flesh, a favorite in the South. Good 

 for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb, $1.25; 5 lbs, 

 $5,00, postpaid. 



STECKEER'S HONEY DEW. 90 days. Same as the Golden Honey Dew except it has emerald ^green flesh. 

 A honey like flavor, in great demand wherever grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $7.00, 

 postpaid. 



Pollocks 10-25 



Steckler's Watermelons 



Planting time. Southern States. Spring. Februarv to June. Plant in light sandy soil mix well 



ood fertilizer in each hill before planting. Plant 8 to 12 seeds in each hill about / 



feet apart, each way. 2 ounces to 150 feet of row and 4 pounds 



to one acre. When plants are 3 inches high, thin to about 6 to 4 



Cultur 



rotted manure or any 



to one acre. When plants 



plants per hill. Approximate time to maturity is given 



after each 



Kleckley Sweets 



ALABAMA SWEET. 90 days. Oblong, very sweet, dark green, 

 faintlv striped, entirely stringless, very prolific, a very popular va- 

 riety in the South. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 



EXCEL. 80 days. Oblong, dark green with faint stripes, red flesh, 

 tough rind. An excellent shipper and market gardener s favorite. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid, 



FLORIDA FAVORITE. 80 days. Long, dark green with ligl^ter 

 stripes, red flesh to the rind. Excellent tasting, grown and used 



extensively in the South Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 7oc, 



postpaid. 



HALBERT'S HONEY. 80 days. Oblong, dark green with irregular 

 mottled striping, one of the best tasting melons on the market, a 

 favorite. Pkt, 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb, $1.00, postpaid. 



ICE CREAM. 80 days. Oval shaped, medium size, flesh bright 

 crimson to the rind, delicious flavor, melts in your mouth. An ex- 

 cellent variety for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz, 15c; i/i lb, 30c; lb. 

 $1.00, postpaid, 



KLECKLEY'S SWEET. 80 days. Rind very dark green and thin, 

 flesh deep scarlet, one of the best for home market and family use. 

 Pkt, 10c; oz, 15c; V^ lb, 35c; lb, $1,00, postpaid, 



PRESERVING CITRON. 90 days. Small round, light and dark 

 green striped. Used only for sweet pickling and preserving, grown 

 extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



PERFECTION. 85 days. Large dark glossy green and thin, flesh 

 dark red and sweet, an exceedingly popular variety both for table 

 and market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb, 75c, postpaid. 



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