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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



BI^ACK SEEDED BIG BOSTON A 



beautiful lettu-ce; leaves a trifle smaller 

 and rather .lighter shade of green with less 

 color edges. We would say of the 

 Black-Seeded that it is a beautiful straight 

 strain of Big Boston Lettuce. The plants 

 measure twelve to fifteen inches across and 

 the solid heads from five to six inches in 

 diameter. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 

 14 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



iMFBOVED BOYAI. CABBAGE.— A very 

 celebrated variety, forming fine, large, 

 solid heads, both crisp and delicate flavor; 

 stands the heat remarkably well, and is 

 especially adapted to the Southern States, 

 or for planting to succeed the early varie- 

 ties. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 I'b., 

 50c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



STECRXiEB'S SPECIAl^ WHITE WIN- 

 TER. — This Lettuce has been planted 

 here for some years. It is hardy, light 

 green in color; fine head. We feel that it 

 is the coming Winter Lettuce for the 

 Southern States; too much cannot be said 

 of it as a Winter growing Lettuce. Packet, 

 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 20c.; Y^ lb., 60c.; lb., 

 $2.00, postpaid. 



BI^ACK SEEDED BATH COS.— Forms 



long, upright heads which are crisp and 

 refreshing; withstands summer heat. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz. 20c.; ^ lb. 60c., 

 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



Steckler's Improved New York. 

 STECEIiEB'S IMPROVED NEW YORK. 



One of the largest varieties grown. The 

 heart blanches beautifully and is crisp, 

 tender and delicious. It is robust-growing, 

 roots deeply and is thus able to resist hot, 

 dry weather; is slow to run to seed, and a 

 sure header. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 

 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



MELON — Musk or Cantaloupe. 



CniiTURE. — Melons require a rich sandy loam. If the ground is not rich enough a 

 couple of shovels full of rotten manure should be mixed into each liill. which ought to be 

 from five to six feet apart; drop ten to twelve seeds, and when the plants have two or 

 three rough leaves, thin out to three or four plants. Pinch the ends of the plants to 

 induce early fruiting. Cantaloupes are cultivated very extensively in the neighborhood 

 of New Orleans; the quality is very fine. Some gardeners plant during February and 

 cover with boxes, the same as described for Cucumbers. When Melons are ripening, too 

 much rain impairs the flavor of the fruit. One ounce to 100 hills; 1% pounds per acre. 



FROTSCHER'S NEW 

 ORIkEANS MARKET. — 



(80 days). This is a 

 popular variety with our 

 market gardeners and 

 has a great reputation 

 for its fine qualities. 

 Beautifully formed, 

 roughly but well netted, 

 of large size and of 

 delicious quality; richly 

 fragrant. Packet- 5c. 

 and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 

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



NETTElf NUTMEG. — 

 Is of an oval shape, 

 roughly netted but not 

 attaining so large a size 

 as the Netted Citron; it 

 is equally as fine in 

 flavor. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 

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



TIP TOP . — T h i s 

 splendid melon has "held 

 Its own" during the past 

 dozen years or more with 

 all introductions in the 

 melon line, and no melon 

 of which we have any 

 knowledge compares 

 with it in uniformly 

 good eating qualities. 

 The testimony of all who 

 have used Tip Top is 

 that every melon pro- 

 duced, whether big or 

 little, early or late, is a 

 good one; sweet, juicy. 



Its appearance on the market is very at- 

 tractive — sells on sight. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 Ih., 50c.; lb., $1.50, post- 

 paid. 



BANANA. — This variety gets its name on 



account of the long fruits having a banana- 



Protscber's New Orleans Market. 



like aroma. The fruits are from fifteen to 

 twenty inches in length, and from four to 

 six inches in diameter. The salmon flesh 

 is thick and of a delicious flavor. Packet, 

 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 20c.; i/4 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



