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Steckler's Sugar and Stock Beets 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring. January to July; Fall, September to December. Sow 4 or 5 

 pounds to one acre in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. When 4 or 5 inches high thin to 12 to 15 inches apart in rows. 

 Ready for harvest about 75 days after planting of seed. 



51. GOLDEN TANKARD. Yellow golden flesh, very 

 nutritious, excellent for stock food. Very broad 

 shouldered and short rooted. 



52. LONG RED MANGEL. Flesh white with red- 

 dish tinge. Heavy yields, 18 to 24 inches long, 

 about 6 inches in diameter. We recommend this 

 as the best variety of stock beet. 



53. KLEIN WANZLEBEN. Sugar beet experts 

 have united in recommending this as possessing the 

 highest sugar producing qualities, as much as 18 

 tons of sugar having been made from 100 tons of 

 root of this variety. We highly recommend it also 

 for feeding. 



54. WHITE FRENCH HALF SUGAR MANGEL. Grown extensively in the South both for stock feeding and 

 for sugar, an excellent variety. Roots are oval shape with smooth, clean skin and grow with the tops of the 

 bulbs two or three inches above ground and consequently are easily pulled. We recommend a general plant- 

 ing of both this and the Klein Wanzleben for th^y are b<>th worth while on any farm where cows are kept. 

 Prices on above: Pkg. 10c; oz. 15c; Yi lb. 25c; lb. 60c; 5 lbs. 82.00, postpaid. 



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Steckler's Broccoli 



Calabrese Broccoli 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to June; 

 Fall. September to December. Plant 1% ounces to 150 feet of row. 

 Plant and cultivate same as Cauliflower to which family Broccoli be- 

 longs. Head not as compact as Cauliflower. 



55. EARLY LARGE WHITE FRENCH. Considered the best sort for 

 most sections. The plants are very hardy, vigorous and easily grown. 

 Heads are white, compact, hard and of good quality. 



Prices on above: Pkg. 15c; oz. 50c; % lb. S1.9); lb. .$7.00, postpaid. 



56. STECKLER'S GREEN CALABRESE BROCCOLI. A distinct va 

 riety grown by Italian gardeners for Italian trade only. Forms larcre 

 solid heads which remain green, after this is cut a number of sprouts 

 develop from the leaf-axes, each sprout terminating in a small head 

 about 1 inch in diameter. Bunched and sold as second crop. Sow 

 seed in frames early in spring and market in June and July. Also 

 planted in September for Christmas marketing. 



Prices: Pkt. 15c; oz. 90c; % lb. S3.00; lb. $9.00, postpaid. 



Steckler's Brussels Sprouts 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring. January to June: 

 Fall. September to December. Plant half ounce of seed to 150 feet of 

 row. Plant and cultivate same as cabbage. 



57. LONG ISLAND. The small heads growing on the stalk are gather- 

 ed and prepared, making an appetizing dish. 



Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



Steckler's Cabbage 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Seed Spring, June to September; Fall, October to January, 1 ounce 

 will produce about 3000 plants, 5 ounces to the acre. Sow seed 5 or 6 seeds per inch in rows about 6 inches 

 apart in well prepared beds. Cover very lightly with earth. Keep bed moist but not wet. Transplant to held 

 when plants are about 6 inches tall preferably on a cloudy day or in late afternoon. Frequent shallow culti- 

 vation for a short time is best. Distance between plants 12 to 15 inches: between rows about 24 inches. Ap- 

 proximate number of days to edible condition from time of planting of seed is given after name of each va- 

 riety. This varies with weather and soil conditions. 



58. ALL HEAD EARLY. 100 days. Large, flat compact and solid heads, few outside leaves, an excellent early 



cabbage. A dependable sort for shipping and home use. 



59. ALL SEASON. 130 days. A very desirable large cabbage, adapted for 

 autumn as well at late summer. Plants are vigorous and sure heading, very 

 solid and of excellent quality. It is remarkable for its ability to stand the hot 

 sun and dry weather. Desirable for shipping as well as home use. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. §2.50. postpaid. 



60. CHINESE or PETSAI. 90 days. Large crumpled light green leaves re- 

 sembling Paris Cos Lettuce. Leaves are eaten boiled or raw as a salad. Popu- 

 lar throughout the South. Has a distinct flavor, very mild and pleasant. 



61. COPENHAGEN. 100 days. Very vigorous, short stems, few outer leaves, 

 producing a very hard, round head, very uniform in size and of long keeping 

 qualities. Very profitable, and gaining in popularity every day, excellent for 

 shipping and home consumption. 



Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00, post 

 paid. 



62. DANISH BALL HEAD SHORT STEM. 100 days. 

 Very hardy, sure heading, very solid of good quality, 

 one of the very best keepers and desirable for distant 

 markets. They are exceedingly hardy in resisting 

 cold and stand dry weather well. Medium sized heads, 

 round and solid and stand shipment better than any 

 other late sort. 



63. EARLY DRUMHEAD SAYOY. 115 days. The 

 Plants are vigorous, of medium size with rather short 



Heads are large, nearly round, fairly solid, sweet and 



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tender. Best for family use. 



Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



64. FROTSCHER'S SUPERIOR LARGE LATE FLAT DUTCH. 130 days. Large solid flat heads, sometimes 

 weighing 15 to 25 pounds. This is the most popular winter cabbage among Southern gardeners for home con- 

 sumption and shipping. 



65. LOUISYILLE DRUMHEAD. 130 days. Heads broad semi- flat, short stem and compact. Planted extensive- 

 ly for home use and shipping. 



66. MAMMOTH RED ROCK. 130 days. Largest and surest heading red cabbage. Plants large and vigorous 

 with medium length stem and spreading outer leaves which are dark green with red veining. Heads are late 

 maturing, large, round, very solid and of very attractive deep red color. Much used for cole slaw and pickling. 



