38 J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
STECKLER’S EDEN GEM.—Ripens about 
ten days earlier than the original Rocky- 
ford, of which it is a selection. The vines 
are extremely thrifty growers, and are less 
liable to be attacked by rust than most 
other varieties. The fruits are nearly 
round, green, solidly netted and only slight- 
ly 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, 5c. and 10c.; oz., 15¢.; 144 
lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.25, postpaid. 
Hoodoo. 
Steckler’s 
Eden Gem. 
EHOODCO.—This 
variety of medium size, ideal as a shipping 
melon and a desirable mid-season sort for 
is an orange fleshed 
the home garden. The vines are vigorous, 
blight resisting and very productive. The 
fruits are nearly round and are uniformly 
of medium size. The netting is exception- 
ally fine and dense, extending over 
practically the entire surface. The rind is - 
thin yet very firm, so that the melons 
arrive in perfect condition in distant mar- 
kets. The flesh is very thick, firm, highly 
colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. 
Packet, 5c. and 10c.; oz., 15c.; 1% Ib., 50c.; 
ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
A 
Steckler’s Honey Dew. 
STECKLER’S HONEY DEW. Li ras 
sweet as honey and has the mingling of 
several flavors; pineapple, banana and van- 
