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J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



Steckler's Corn 



Bred with Bloodlines for yield Production. 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States, February to July. Plant in hills about 3 feet apart in rows and 

 rows about 3 feet apart, four or five seeds and thin out to 2 or 3. For the best success, seed corn should be 

 planted within three days from time of receipt from Seed House to avoid trouble from weevils. A pound will 

 plant about 400 hills. One peck to an acre. Approximate number of days to edible condition (roasting ears) on 

 Sweet and Sugar Corn and to maturity on Field Corn is given after each variety. This varies with soil and cli- 

 matic conditions. Corn is often planted some each week during planting season so that the harvest will be 

 throughout the season. 



Sweet Corn 



14 lbs. 1 peck; 56 lbs. 1 bushel. 



97. EXTRA EARLY ADAMS. 63 days. Stalks about 3Ya feet tall, ears about 5% inches long. One of the best 

 roasting ear corn that can be planted. Usually 12 rowed, white kernels and white cob. 



98. FROTSCHER'S ADAMS EARLY. 68 days. Similar in type to the Adams Extra Early but larger and some- 

 what later although still a very early sort. Used as a table corn throughout the South both for home use and 

 shipping, average height of stalk 4^ feet. 



99. STECKLER'S FRENCH MARKET. 75 days. Stalks average about 7 feet in height, ears about 7 to 8 

 inches long, well filled. A favorite among ship pers and for home consumption as well. 



100. TRUCKER'S FAVORITE. 105 to 110 days. Large late corn often used for roasting ears. Ears around 11 

 inches long with 12 to 14 rows of broad white kernels. Stalks tall with medium foliage, one of the leaders for 

 shipping. 



101. SILVER MINE. 95 days. Large White Corn, ears 9*6 to 10 inches with 16 to 20 rows of large deep ker- 

 nels. Rough dent, tall, heavy stalk growth. White cob. One of the best roasting ear and shipping varieties 

 yet introduced. 



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102. SILVER KING. 95 to 100 days. Also known as Wisconsin No. 7 and largely grown in the southern part of 

 that state, with early selections suitable for districts farther North including Minnesota and the Dakotas. 

 There is also an increasing demand for the medium selection* of the variety from .the Southern states, and it 

 seems adapted for any district. A heavy yielder of both ears and foliage. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, 16 to 18 

 rows of medium length, slightly roughened kernels. Usual maturity 95 to 100 days. White cob. One of our 

 leading sorts for shipping and home consumption in the roasting ear. If allowed to dry a fine grist corn. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (14 lbs.) $1.50; bu. (56 lbs), 



$4.50. 



Sugar Corn 



11 lbs. 1 peck; 44 lbs. 1 Bushel. 



103. BARDEN'S WONDER BANTAM. 77 days. Stalks 5 to 6 feet tall, large well 

 filled ears 8 to 10 inches long. Grown very extensively. When better known will 

 be planted in every home garden. 



104. BURBANK BANTAM CORN. Grows 12 or 14 inches higher than Golden Ban- 

 tam, produces an ear equally as long as Golden Bantam with 14 to 16 rows which 

 is much larger than the average Golden Bantam. Very sweet flavor and at least 50 

 per cent of the stalks produce two good large ears. Recommended for one who 

 appreciates a good eating variety. 



Prices on above: Pkt. 10c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 peck (11 lbs.) $2.75; bu. (44 lbs.) $9.50. 



105. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. 80 days. Stalks 6y 2 to 7 feet. Ears slim, about 8 

 inches long. Grains, long and irregular, very narrow. Considered by many, one 

 of the best corns for family garden. One of the most popular varieties used by 

 Commercial Canners. The silk on Country Gentleman ears is always very red, 

 and it can be easily distinguished by this feature. 



106. GOLDEN BANTAM. 70 days. Most widely known early variety, grown in every 

 section, stalks five feet in height, heavy foliage, ears 6 to 7 inches long, eight- 

 rowed, with broad kernels of a golden yellow color. Flavor distinctly different. 

 Stools very rapidly and should be allowed to remain as the stools are productive 

 of an ear. 



107. STOWELL'S EVERGREEN. 78 days. Height of stalk about 7% feet. Ears 

 about 8 inches long, very white, excellent roasting ear variety. Market gardeners 

 grow this variety more than any other. 



Stowell's Evergreen 



Prices on above: Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid, 

 peck (11 lbs.) $2.25; bu. (44 lbs.) $7.50. 



Not prepaid, 



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