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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



I.ABG-Z: WASTED HUBBARD. — A very 

 g-ood strain of the famous Hubbard re- 

 taining- all of the excellent features of 

 the parent with the additional merits of 

 thicker flesh, fine color, increased size 

 better constitution and productiveness. It 

 has an extremely hard, tough and densely- 

 warted shell, which not only indicates 

 superior quality, but renders it one of the 



best Winter keepers. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; 

 oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



GOI.DEN CUSTARD. — 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, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 

 Yi lb., 60c.; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



ITALIAN VEGETABLE MARROW.— 

 The vines are of bush habit and produce 

 large, much elongated fruits, dark green 

 at first but as they mature becoming mar- 

 bled with yellow and lighter green in 

 stripes. The fruits are in best condition 

 for the table when six to eight inches long, 

 but can be used when somewhat larger. 

 The 5'oung fruits when sliced and fried in 

 oil constitute a vegetable delicacy that is 

 very tender and marrowy. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, post- 

 paid. 



BOSTON MARROW.— Cultivated to a 

 large extent North and East for Winter 

 use, where it is used for custards, etc. It 

 keeps for a long time and is of excellent 

 quality. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 

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



LONDON VEGETABLE MARROW. — A 

 variety producing- large, oblong fruits, 

 dark green at first, but becoming marbled 

 with yellow and lighter green in stripes 

 as they mature. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 

 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



TOMATOES. 



CULTURE. — Seed should be sown in January, in hot bed, or in boxes, which must 

 be placed in a sheltered spot, near windows. In March they can be sown in open ground. 

 Tomatoes are generally sown too thick and become too crowded when two or three inches 

 high, which makes the plants thin and spindly. If they are transplanted when two or 

 three inches high, about three inches apart each way, they will become short and sturdy, 

 and will not suffer when planted into the open ground. Plant them from three to four 

 feet apart. Some varieties can be planted closer. They should be supported by stakes. 

 When allowed to grow up wild, the fruit which touches the ground will rot. For a late 

 or Fall crop the seed should be sown toward the latter part of May or during June. 

 Matures in 90 to 120 days. One ounce to 3000 plants; 3 ounces will plant an acre. 

 For insects make first application about 2 weeks after transplanting, dusting with 

 Corona Dry. Further applications should be made at intervals of about 2 weeks. The 

 principal pests ai-e horn worms and green worms and will be controlled with Corona 

 Arsenate. 



John Baer. 



JOHN BAER. — An extra early scarlet 

 fruited variety of superior merit. The 

 vines are very hardy and exceptionally 

 productive. The fruits are the largest of 

 the extra early sorts and are also most 

 attractive in color. They are nearly round 

 smooth, firm and of excellent quality. It 

 is one of the very earliest to ripen and 

 it continues to furnish marketable fruits 

 much longer than any other very early 

 varieties. It is an invaluable sort for 

 market gardeners. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 50c.; 

 1/4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 



Living-ston's Pavorite. 



LIVINGSTON'S PAVORITE. — Is one of 



the best shaped, largest, bright red Toma- 

 toes in existence. The fruit ripens evenly, 

 is always smooth, free from cracks and 

 holds its size to the end of the season. 

 Flesh is of good flavor, very solid. Packet, 

 10c. ; 02., 30c.; 1/4 lb., $1.00, lb., $3.50, post- 

 paid. 



NEW PEACH. — Resembles a peach in 

 size and shape; color red; fine for pre- 

 serves, pickles and for exhibition. Packet, 

 10c.; oz., 60c., postpaid. 



