CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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duced, whether bi§r or little, early or late, 

 is a good one; sweet, juicy. Its appearance 

 on the market is very attractive — sells on 

 sight. Packet, 10c. ; oz., aSc; M lb., 45c.; 

 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



Steckler's New Pink Plesli Rockyford. 



STECKIiEB'S NEW PINK FIiESH 



BOCETFOBD. — The most exacting will be 

 satisfied by the delicious quality, while 

 its appearance exhibits all the refinement 

 of form, color, and netting so necessary to 

 a good melon. In appearance it is very 

 similar to the rounder types of Rockj^ford. 

 The netting is bold and well defined, which 

 adds greatly to its appearance. The gen- 

 eral color is soft russet-green. The ribs 

 are faintly lined with a lighter shade and 



slightly depressed, giving an even surface 

 to the fruit, which greatly enhances its 

 appearance. It is abovt 5 inches in dia- 

 meter, weighing about 2 to 2i^ lbs. The 

 shape is oval. Its remarkable deep flesh 

 combined with the smallest possible seed 

 cavity, give it the maximum of luscious 

 flesh of fine texture. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 

 \i lb., 50c.; lb., SI. 50, postpaid. 



Banana. 



BANANA. — This variety gets its name on 

 account of the long fruits having a banana- 

 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, 

 10c. ; oz., 25c.; V^ lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, post- 

 paid. 



STECKLEB'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 

 roimd, 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, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 45c.; 

 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 











Steckler's 

 Eden Gem. 



