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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Early Fortune. 



EABZiY POBTUNE. — A good variety 

 for spring shipments to Northern markets. 

 Of dark green color, which holds for 

 many days after picking. Early Fortune 

 does not show up white color before 

 maturing, as do most of the old strains 

 of the White Spine. Stays plump and fine 

 looking for days after reaching markets 

 North. Has the right shape, has a regular 

 growth and carries a dark green color 

 seldom found in cucumbers. Packet, 10c. ; 

 oz., 15c.; Yi Ito., 40c.; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



DAVIS PERFECT. — Unequalled for qual- 

 ity, shape, color, productiveness and ship- 

 ping. Color, a dark, glossy green; shape, 

 slim and symmetrical, with an average 

 length of ten to twelve inches. The qual- 

 ity is fine, as the seeds are soft »when the 

 cucumber is fit for table use, is very ten- 

 der and brittle and of exceptionally good 

 flavor. Another point of merit is its 

 color and brittleness long after being cut 

 and on account of its being a strong grower 

 it is able to resist the cucumber dis- 

 ease which works destruction among 

 so many of the best forcing vari- 

 eties. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 lb., 

 35c.; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



EABi:.V CI.USTEB. 

 Early, short and 

 prickly; it bears in 

 clusters. Principally 

 used for pickling. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 

 1/4 lb., 35c.; llj., $1.25, 

 postpaid. 



WEST INDIA 

 GHERKIN, or Burr 

 is extensively grown 

 for pickling; it is the 

 smallest of all vari- 

 eties, and should be 

 picked while young 

 and tender and put 

 in salt water until re- 

 quired for pickling. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 25c.; 

 1/4 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, 

 postpaid. 



IMPROVED EARI^Y WHITE SPINE.— 

 This is a popular variety. It is of medium 

 size, light green, covered with white 

 spines. A good kind for shipping. It is 

 used by market gardeners for forcing as 

 well as outdoor culture and is very pro- 

 ductive. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 30c.; 

 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



Early Cluster. 



Japanese Climbing'. 



JAPANESE CI.IMBING. — The vines are 

 extra strong, and foliage more vigorous 

 than other kinds. Being of a climbing 

 habit it can be grown on trellises, etc. 

 Fruit is round, about 10 inches long, thick 

 and of fine flavor. It is very prolific. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75, 

 postpaid. 



STECKI^EB'S IMPROVED I^ONG 

 GREEN. — The stock we offer under this 

 name is in a class by itself. The vines are 

 very vigorous and productive. The fruits 

 are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches 

 when mature. They are uniformly slender 

 and of beautiful dark green color. The 

 warts and spines are well distributed over 

 the surface. This variety furnishes some 

 fruits early. It is a standard sort for slic- 

 ing and is very largely used for the home 

 garden and market. We have given this 

 variety especial attention for many yeai'S 

 and we believe it has no equal. Packet, 

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

 paid. 



West Indian Gherkin. 



Steckler's Improved I>ongr Green Oucnmber. 



