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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Early Hackensack. 



SABIY HACKENSACK. — A very popu- 

 lar variety which attains a large size, is 

 round in shape and flattened at the ends; 

 skin green and thickly netted; the flesh 

 also is green, rich and sugary in flavor. It 

 is very productive, and extensively grown 

 by market gardeners. Packet 5c. and 10c; 

 oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25 postpaid. 



Paul Hose or Fetoskey. 



"PAUL BOSS," OB PETOSKEY.— The 



fruits are nearly round or slightly oval, 

 rather larger than Netted Gem, ribbed and 

 heavily netted; of a light green or faint 

 golden hue when fully ripe. The flesh is 

 thick, of deep orange color, and ripens 

 close down to the rind, with small seed cav- 

 ity. The bright salmon flesh is much firm- 



er than that of our Emerald Gem. It is an 

 excellent shipping variety of handsome ap- 

 pearance and good quality. Packet 5c and 

 10c; 02., 20c; V4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, post- 

 paid. 



ROCKYFOED OB HART'S VICTOR.— 

 Undoubtedly the best extra early, small, 

 round, green fleshed melon in cultivation, 

 nearly perfect globe in shape. Remarkably 

 uniform in size, weighing from 1*4 to 1% 

 pounds. Very thick netted with thin rind. 

 Skin green and heavily ribbed; flesh, light 

 green in color, melting and uniform, of a 

 very luscious flavor. Very prolific and 

 early in ripening. A leading variety for 

 shipping. Packet 5c and 10c; 02., 15c; % 

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



Osage. 



OSAGE. — This variety has secured a 

 quick and wonderful reputation from its 

 peculiar luscious, spicy flavor and good 

 shipping qualities. It is of egg shape, skin 

 very thin, of dark green color, and slightly 

 netted; the flesh is of salmon color, remark- 

 ably sweet and a great point of merit is, 

 that no matter what size the melons are, 



I they are always sweet and delicious. It is 

 very productive, a good keeper, and will 



i stand shipping better than any other sort. 



I Packet 5c and 10c; 02. . 20c; Vi lb., 50c; 



I lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



PINE APPLE. — A medium sized early 



j variety, oval in shape, and of fine flavor. 

 Packet, 5c and 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 

 lb., $2.50, postpaid. 



MELON— Water. 



CULTURE. — Water Melons will grow and produce in places where Cantaloupes will not 

 do well. The soil for this plant must be light and sandy. Plant in hills about eight 

 feet apart, eight to twelve seeds in a hill; when the plants are well up thin out to three. 

 The plants should be hoed often, and the ground between the hills kept clean until the 

 vines touch. One ounce to 25 hills; iy 2 pounds per acre. In order to raise large Water- 

 melons it is necessary to fertilize the soil thoroughly. The best fertilizers to use for 

 watermelons are the following: Truckers Favorite, $3.50 per 100 lbs. Palmetto Guano. 

 $4.00 per 100 lbs. Use at the rate of 500 lbs to the acre. 



The surest remedy and preventative for any disease in Watermelons is not to plant 

 them on the same ground for at least six or seven years. It has been our expe- 

 rience that melons will not blight or wilt (the only disease that we know of) if above 

 rule is followed. The principal insect pest is the Striped Squash Beetle, which attacks 

 the young plants almost as soon as they are above ground, and will absolutely destroy 

 them unless checked by some efficient means. The best method of control is to keep 

 the young plant dusted with "Corona Dry," or Corona Mixture being sure to get it well 

 under the leaves and on the stem. 



SEMINOLE. — A very early Melon, ob- [ Ice Cream, but larger. It is fine flavored 

 long in shape, of two colors, some very and productive. Packet, 5c and 10c; ob., 

 grey and others light green, resembling the I 20c; \i lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



