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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



riorida's Favorite. 



EARLY TRIUMPH.— A favorite market 

 and shipping melon. It is early, prolific, 

 and averages very larg-e. Its fine appear- 

 ance makes it a ready seller in any market. 

 The rind is of dark green color, with in- 

 distinct stripes; flesh solid and sweet. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; M lb., 25c.; Ih., 85c., 

 postpaid. 



IRISH GrREY. — A distinct and very valu- 

 able melon, the productiveness is wonder- 

 ful, producing- more good merchantable 

 melons under the same conditions than any 

 other variety, tlie eating quality is all that 

 could be desired in a watermelon, the 

 sparkling red fiesh is very sweet and en- 

 tirely free from hard centers or stringiness, 

 yet the flesh is very firm and compact and 

 will not brenk when sliced. The size is 

 uniformly large, color of rind yellowish 

 grey and almost as tough as that of the 

 Citron, ripens earlier than Tom Watson 

 and will keep in good condition for a 

 long time after picking and stand long dis- 

 tance sliinping. Packet, lOc; oz., 15c.; V4 

 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



PROTSCEER'S I. O N E STAR. — The 



melon is above medium and very uniform 

 in size, a prolific bearer, oblong in shape; 

 the rind is of mottled green and black 

 color, somewhat like the Rattle Snake, but 

 of darker green. The flesh is of a deep 

 red color; solid, crisp and very sweet in 

 flavor. It cannot be excelled by any 

 variety. It is one of the leading varieties 

 of the South. Packet, lOc; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 

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



PI.ORIDA'S FAVORITE. — A splendid 

 melon of very large size and excellent 

 quality. The fruits are long, dark green, 

 with irregular mottled striping of a lighter 

 shade. The rind is thin but firm. The 

 flesh is very bright, deep red, very sweet 

 and tender. The vines are vigorous and 

 productive. Seed nearly white. Packet, 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, post- 

 paid. 



ICE C R E A M.— White Seeded.— This 

 variety is annually increasing in populari- 

 ty; it grows to a medium size; nearly 

 oval of a pale green color, and has a 

 thinner rind than any other variety; flesh 

 is bright crimson, crisp and of delicious 

 flavor. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; Y^ lb., 25c.; 

 lb., 85c., postpaid. 



SEMINOLE. — A very early Melon, ob- 

 long in shape, of two colors, some very 

 grey and others light green, resembling the 

 Ice Cream, but larger. It is fine flavored 

 and productive. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 

 lb., 25c.; lb., 85c., postpaid. 



COLE'S EARLY.— A great favorite for a 

 large area of dilferent climates. Fruit 

 medium sized, oblong, striped and mottled. 

 Flesh bright red, solid and of fine sweet 

 flavor. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 25c.; 

 lb., 85c., postpaid. 



PRESERVING CITRON.— This fruit re- 

 sembles the average size water melon, of 

 a light green color, which is coated over 

 with a white substance like flour, that is 

 easily rubbed off. It is used for preserving 

 and making pies and sauces. Packet, lOc; 

 oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c., postpaid. 



FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



CULTURE. — Mushrooms may be grown almost anywhere and at 

 any .^-eason of the year, so long as the conditions required are 

 reasonablj'- considered. During the Summer months they may be 

 grown out of doors and an abundant supply secured at a trifling 

 expense. The location should, in all cases, be rather dry than damp, 

 and a uniform temperature as nearly 75 degrees as possible Is of 

 primary importance. Full directions, etc., accompany every pack- 

 age. 75c. per brick, postpaid. 



MUSTARD. 



CULTURE. — The green leaves are used as a salad or cut and boiled like Spinach. 

 May either bf sown in drills 18 inches apart, or broadcast, covering one-half inch deep. 

 For succession, sow every few weeks. An ounce will sow 80 feet of drill; two pounds 

 to an aci-e. 



GIANT OSTRICH PLUME.— This is a 



splendid variety for the market gardeners 

 and amateurs, and will surely give satis- 



faction wherever planted. The leaves are 

 beautifully curled. Packet, 5c. and lOc; oz., 

 15c.; Yi lb., 25c.; lb., 75c., postpaid. 



