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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
SUMMER AND WINTER SQUASH 
CULTURE.—Sow in hills from 3 to 4 feet apart, 6 to 8 seeds. 
them out to three of the strongest plants. 
March to June. 
When well up thin 
For a succession they can be planted from 
Some, who protect by boxes, plant as soon as the first of February, but 
it is best to wait until the ground getS warm. When it is time to plant corn it is also 
3 pounds to 
time to plant Squash. 
the acre. 
Lrage Warted 
Hubbard. 
LARGE WARTED HUEBBARD.—A very 
good strain of the famous Hubbard retain- 
ing all of the excellent features of the par- 
ent with the additional merits of thicker 
flesh, fine color, increased size, »vetter con- 
stitution and productiveness. It has an ex- 
tremely hard, tough and densely-warted 
shell, which not only indicates superior 
quality, but renders it one of the best Win- 
ter keepers. Packet, 10c.; 0z., 25c.; 44 Ihb., 
60c.; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Early Bush or Patty Pan. 
EARLY BUSH OR PATTY PAN.—Is 
earlier than any other variety; of dwarf 
habit and very productive; grows in a bush 
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 1m- 
pression of the nail. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; 
% Ib., 60c.; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
WHEN TO ORDER. 
We are prepared to fill or- 
ders as soon as this catalogue 
reaches you. Send in your 
combined orders for seeds, 
trees and plants, and if you do 
not wish trees and plants sent 
until time to plant in your 
locality, will send seeds at 
once. 
Matures in 60 to 80 days. 
One ounce to 40 hills; 
Golden Custard. 
GOLDEN CUSTARBRD.—The Mammoth 
Strain of the Golden Bush Squash. Flesh 
golden yellow, very fine quality; unsur- 
passed in keeping qualities; excellent for. 
preserves, pies, etc. No garden is complete 
without it. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; %4 Ih., 
60c.; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
Mammoth Chili. 
MAMMOTH CHILI.—The “Jumbo” _of 
the Squsah 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. Packst, 
10c.; oz., 25¢.3 %4 1b., 60c.; Ib., $1.75, post- 
paid. 
‘Long Yellow or 
Summer Crook 
LONG YELLOW OR SUMMER CROOEK- 
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.; 0z., 25c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; 1b., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
