EGG PLANT 
Southern States: 
Culture — Planting time, 
Spring. Ianuary to March, in hotbeds; in open 
ground April to June. Fall, September to 
October. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 
feet of row. Approximate time to edible con- 
dition is given after name of each variety; 
this varies, due to climatic and soil condi- 
tions: Half pound of seed will furnish plants 
for one acre. 
NEW ORLEANS MARKET or LARGE 
PURPLE—90 days. This is the variety 
mainly grown here, oval in shape and 
of a dark purple color and very pro- 
ductive. Southern grown seed of this, 
as of a good many tropical or sub- 
tropical vegetables, is preferable to 
Northern seed, as it will germinate 
more readily and the plant will last 
longer during the hot season. Best 
variety for shipping and home use. 
FORT MYERS MARKET—$85 days. Vigor- 
ous and productive high bush, nearly 
eaqqg shaped ideal size for shipping. 
Deep purplish black color. 
BLACK BEAUTY—85 days. Rich, shiny pur- 
puck black color, heavy producing plants, 
ardy. grown very extensively by small 
and 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH—60 days. Very large, 
dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 
Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 
ity every year. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS —83 days. 
Large sized very dark purple fruits. Plants 
produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very 
popular variety. 
large gardeners. 
FENNEL 
Imported) 
(Italian or Florence, 
Culture—Planting Southern 
Spmng. March to June; Fall, August to No- 
vember Plant 114 ounces to 150 feet of row. 
Sow in rich well prepared soi] in drills 2 feet 
apart and cover %4 to inch with earth. 
When plante are 2 inches high. thin to 10 
inches apart in row. Blanch the stems. Used 
extensively by Italians of New Orleans and 
vicinity and for shipping to Eastern markets. 
Used very much the same as celery. 
GARLIC (Sets) 
Southern States: 
Culture — Planting time, 
Spring january to June; Fall, Septembe: to 
November Plant one pound to 150 teet of 
row 300 pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches 
apart and about one inch deep in row 2 to 
3 feet apart. Used very extensively through- 
.out the South for flavoring stews, roasts and 
Southern States: 
Spring, February to June; Falls, September to 
Culture — Piantng tme, 
November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 
3 pounds to the acre. Sow either broadcast 
and transplant like lettuce or in rows one 
foot apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. 
Used for salads. Approximate time to edible 
condition of the two varieties is 75 days. 
Bleached by tying up leaves or covering 
plants 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN—90 days. An 
improved variety with large leaves, 
broader and thicker and earlier in ma- 
turity than any other variety. Plants 
are upright growing, compact heart that 
blanches easily. 
ITALIAN RED RIBBED (Panacaller}—Hardy, 
vigorous growing endive with bright, deep 
green leaves, the mid-ribs of the outer 
leaves are usually tinged with rose. The 
dense mass of deeply divided leaves 
formed in the center blanches readily to 
Tich cream color. 
GOURDS 
All at 20¢ per packet, postpaid. 
Culture — Fignun ume, Soutmein States: 
Spring, March to June; grown very easily, 
makes ornamental vines, usually grown on 
trellis or tence. Do not plant near pumpkins 
or squash az their taste will be affected. 
DISHCLOTH—When fully ripe the skin can 
be easily removed and the sponge-like in- 
terior cleaned and dried, then used as 
dish sip 
DIPPER mg handled gourd, dippers are 
made from this variety 
ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 
vazzi}—Used same as squash or pumpkin, 
grows to length of 24 to 36 inches. re- 
sembles a bat, blunt at one end and taper- 
ing to the other end. One of the finest 
vegetables extensively used by Louisiana 
gardeners, principally by the Italian ele- 
ment 
NEST EGG—Resembling a hen’‘s egg in color, 
form and size does not crack and is un- 
iniured by cold or wet weather, used as 
nes' 249 1nd for darnina purposes 
CASABANANA_Wax Gourd. A strong grow- 
ing vine with long shaped, dark crimson 
fruit, which looks very ornamental. It is 
used for preserves. March to May. None. 
ORNAMENTAL—Planted for ornamental vines, 
HERBS— 
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. 
Planted in Early Spring. 
ANISE—An annudi, cuitivatea tor its seeds 
and its leaves which leave a frangrant 
agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. 
Pkt. 15c. 
BORAGE—Splendid leaves for (flavoring. 
Pkt. 15c. 
CARAWAY (Kuemmel!)—The 
fu) for flavoring. Pkt. 15e. 
CORIANDER—Annuai its 
usually used for soups and salads. Pkt. l5c. 
DILL—Annuai it 1s cultivated to: its seeds 
which are used for medicinal purposes and 
for flaving pickles. Pkt. ISe. 
FENNEL Perennial tea is made from the 
seed and is an excellent remedy for colic 
and stomach complaints. Pkt. 15c. 
MARJORAM Biennial the leaves are used 
in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of 
ponsace. an aromatic of sweet flavor. Pkt 
c 
ROSEMARY—Seasoning 
Pkt. 15c. 
RUE—Fo: good for all 
fowls also. Pkt. I5e. 
SUMMER SAVORY—Flavorin. Pkt. I5e 
SAGE—Perennial tea made from these leaves 
is an excellent means of producing per- 
spiration. Pkt. 15e. 
SWEET BASIL—Annual, the leaves are used 
for hianiy seasoned dishes 1s well as in 
soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 20c. 
THYME—Perennial Thyme tea is an ©-xcellent 
remedy for nervous headaches. Pkt. 20c. 
HORSERADISH (Roots) 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States: 
Spring, January to April Set out roots in rich, 
moist, weil prepared ground in rows 24 feet 
apart, set roots vertical, small end down. top 
of root 1 to 2 inches below surface Cultivate 
therenah! onti? tenes caver around 
Dozen 65c; 100 $325, postpaid. Not pre- 
seeds are use- 
ender leaves are 
(aromatic leaves). 
medicinal purposes; 
paid, $21.75 per 1000. 
Abo: 
abe OnE aeaboe ut 90 days to produces a variety of small colored gourds. GOURDS 
Eggplant Prices Soe 
ae Oz. VY lb. Tbh 5 Ibs. 
N. O. Market or Large Purple.........2......8 - $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 $45.00 
Black (Beauty <0... ‘I -75 2.25 8.00 35.00 
Florida High Busb .......... 15 aa 2.25 8.00 35.00 
Imprevead New York Spineless. 15 -90 2.90 9.00 43.75 
Fort Myers Market .......-.-..:000:- 1S .80 2.90 9.00 
Grebe eo rve cose wiceeeeewto Secnadesseneseee 15 1.00 3.00 10.00 
- Postpaid ——_—_—__—__, 
Fennel Prices Pkg a a Ee 
Italian or Florence aonceceees et} Jo $ .35 $ .65 $2.50 
Garlic Prices i deere 
Geer ir cssceccoctevcecesceecor $ .70 
ee s Postpaid 
Endive Prices Pkg Oz ibe tb S Iba. 
Full Hearted Oa mae poccenesesas “ $ .35 $ .75 $2.00 $3.50 
val MYERS MARKET an e ae ee ee 35 -75 2.00 §.50 
STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ? 
