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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Fordliook Bnsli Iiima Beans. 



BUSH LIMA BEANS. 



FORDHOOK. — An improved dwarf lima, 

 plants vigorous and erect, bearing well 

 above the ground. The pods, which are 

 produced in ]arge clusters, are medium, 

 green, about four and three-fourths inches 

 long and each contain three to five large 

 beans of exceptionally fine quality. Seed 

 large, irregularly oval in shape, very thick, 

 white with greenish tinge. Popular for 

 home and market use. Packet, 10c.; lb., 

 50c. ; 5 lbs., $2 25, postpaid; 15-11). peck, 

 $4.50, not prepaid. 



EURFZIE'S. — The pods are large. The 

 bushes grow eighteen to twenty inches 

 high, of stout growth and always erect, 

 branching into a circular bush from two 

 to three feet in diameter. An immense 

 yielder. Packet, 10c. ; lb., 5Cc.; 5 lbs., $2.25, 

 postpaid; 15-lb. peck, $4.50, not prepaid. 



STECKLEE'S NEW CAI.ICO BUSia 

 BUTTER. — A very early variety, bearir.g 

 clusters of beans from bottom to top. The 

 flavor of this bean is excellent; it is used 

 either as a green bean or for dry shelling. 

 When gathered green it is a beautiful waxy 

 white color and at maturity white, brown 

 and red, a distinctive calico variety. Jack- 

 et, 10c. ; lb., 50c.; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid; 

 15-lb. peck, $4.50, not prepaid. 



HENDERSON'S. — This is a dwarf But- 

 ter Bean, growing from 18 to 24 Inches 

 high. It is earlv and productive. Packet, 

 10c.; lib., 45c.; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 15-lb. 

 peck, $3.25; 60-lb. bu., $12.50, not prepaid. 



Burpee's Bush I^ima Beans. 



WINDSOR BEANS. 



ITAZiXAN OR ENGI^ISH. — Popular among th^ Italians in the South, being about as 

 hardy as Peas and used as we use Lirira Beans. They should be planted in drills two 

 and a half feet apart, every six inches two beans, during November. Packet, 10c. ; lb., 

 50c.; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid; 15-lb. peck, $5.00, not prepaid. 



GARDEN OR TABLE BEETS. 



Crosby's Eg-yptian Beet. 



CULTURE. — These are of universal cul- 

 ture, but we v/ould emphasize the import- 

 ance of using improved strains which Will 

 produce the finest and smoothest root with 

 a minimum amount of foliage. Make fre- 

 quent sowings in order that a constant 

 supply of tender young roots may be had 

 throughout the season. When allowed to 

 get too old, the roots become hard, have a 

 woody fiber, and to a great extent lose 

 their sweet flavor. Seeds may be sown as 

 early in spring as the ground can be 

 worked in a good condition. Sovv-ings should 

 be made for succession at least once a 

 month up to the first of July, when We 

 recommend a. large sowing to produce a 

 supply of well-grown roots for winter use. 

 If the roots are gathered on the approach 

 of cold weather and packed in slightly 

 moist earth, they can be kept in a cool 

 cellar in perf.-ict condition until spring. 1 

 oz, seed to 100 ft. drill. 10 lbs. to t'cre. 



CROSBY'S EARLY EGYPTIAN.— One of 

 the earliest and best on the market. It is 

 more globular than the Extra Early Egyp- 

 tian. Especially good for market garrlen- 

 ers and shipping. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 

 ^ lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 



