48 J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 
KLECKLEY’S SWEET.—This is one of very superior, flesh of a soft, pale pink, 
the best flavored Melons in cultivation, and crisp and free from any stringiness and 
of a shape and color that is extremely very juicy. These Melons have aé_e solid 
desirable. The rind is very dark green, |’ heart free from cracks, while the seed 
very thin; flesh deep scarlet, fine and of rows are close to the rind. 
delicious quality. For the home market 
and farnily, ooo ge ae EARLY DARK ICING.—A very desirable 
; variety. Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin 
tae F rind, quite solid and of delicious flavor. A 
PRIDE OF GEORGIA.—A variety from | goe market sort. 
Georgia, of excellent quality; attains large 
size when well cultivated. Very good. 
PRESERVING CITRON.—This fruit re- 
McIVER’S WONDERFUL.—An oblong sembles the average sized water melon, of 
shaped Melon of uniformly large size, and a light green color, ‘which is coated over 
handsome in appearance. The skin shows with a white substance like flour, that is 
broad bands of white, shading into narrow- easily rubbed off. It is used for preserving 
er bands of dark green. The quality is and making pies and sauces. 
MUSTARD. 
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Moutarde (Fr.), Senf (Ger.), Mostaza (Sp.) 
CULTURE.—This is grown to quite an extent in the Southern States, and is sown 
broadeast during Fall, Winter and Spring. It may be used the same as Spinach, or boiled 
with meat as greens. The White or Yellow Seeded is very little cultivated and is used 
chiefly for medical purposes, or pickling. The large-leaved or curled has black seed, a 
distinet kind from the Northern or European variety. The seed is raised in Louisiana. 
It makes very large leaves; cultivated more and more every year. 
CHINESE VERY LARGE CABBAGE- | and amateurs, and will surely give satis- 
LEAVED.—<A European variety, with light faction wherever planted. The leaves are 
green very large leaves. It has not the beautifully curled, much more than our 
same taste as the large-leaved or the large regular curled variety, but the same 
curled, but will stand longer before going | quality. 
to seed. 
LARGE-LEAVED CURLED.—The favor- 
WHITE OR YELLOW LONDON.—This ite kind here, sown largely for the market. 
is the common White Mustard of com- Leaves are pale green, large and curled or 
merce, used both as a salad and for flavor- scalloped on the edges. 
ing purposes. 
BLACK OR BROWN LONDON.—Used 
GIANT OSTRICH PLUME.—tThis is a for same purposes as the White; the differ- 
splendid variety for the market gardeners | ence being in the color of the seed. 
NASTURTIUM. 
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Capucine (Fr.), Indianische Kresse (Ger.), Capuchina (Sp.), Nasturzio (Ital.) 
CULTURE.—Sow early in Spring and late Fall in good rich ground; the plants should 
be trained to a trellis or rods; the leaves and flowers are used in salads; the seed-pods 
are picked while young and pickled. The yellow is the variety for this purpose; the other 
varieties are cultivated for their beautiful and attractive flowers. One ounce to 50 feet 
of drill; 10 pounds to the acre. 
TALI MIXED.—This variety is principally used for pickling. 
DWARF TOM THUMB MIZXED.—These are of various shades of beautiful colors, of 
dwarf habit, and are very ornamental for the vegetable as well as the flower garden. 
OKRA. 
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Gumbo (Fr.), Ocher (Ger.), Quimbombo (Sp.), Ocra (Ital.) 
CULTURE.—This is a highly esteemed vegetable in the South and no garden, whether 
small or large, is without it. It is used in making “Gumbo,” a dish the Creoles of 
Louisiana know better how to prepare than any other nationality. It is also boiled in 
salt water, served with vinegar as a salad, and is considered a wholesome dish. Should 
not be.planted before the ground is warm in Spring, as the seeds are apt to rot. Sow in 
drills, which ought to be two to three feet apart, and when up, thin out and leave one or 
two plants every twelve or fifteen inches. One ounce to 50 feet of drill; 10 pounds to 
acre. 
Market Gardeners Give Steckler’s Seeds Preference. 
