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



Steckler's Herbs 



Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. Planted In Early Spring. 



158. ANISE. An annual, cultivated for its seeds and its leaves which have a fragrant, agreeable scent and a 

 pleasant taste. 



159. BORAGE. Splendid leaves for flavoring. 



160. CARAWAY. Kueramel, The seeds are useful for flavoring. 



161. CORIANDER. Annual, its tender leaves are usually used for soups and salads. 



162. DILL.. Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, which are used for medicinal purposes and for flavoring 

 pickles. 



163. FENNEL. Perennial, tea is made from the seed and is an excellent remedy in case of colic and stomach 

 complaints. 



164. MARJORAM. Biennial, the leaves are used in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of sausage, an aro- 

 matic of sweet flavor. 



165. ROSEMARY. Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 



166. RUE. For medicinal purposes; good for all fowls also. 

 107. SUMMER SAVORY. Flavoring. 



168. SAGE. Perennial, tea made from these leaves is an excellent means of producing perspiration. 



169. SWEET BASIL.. Annual, the leaves are used for highly seasoned dishes as well as in soups, stews and 

 sauces. 



170. THYME. Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent remedy for nervous headaches. 

 Prices on above: Pkt. 10c, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S HORSERADISH, (Roots) 



171. Culture — Planting time. Southern States. Spring, January to 

 April, set out roots in rich moist, well prepared ground in rows 

 2y 2 feet apart, set roots vertical small end down, top of root 1 to 

 2 inches below surface. Cultivate thoroughly until tops cover 

 ground. Grown extensively by home gardeners as well as market 

 gardeners. 



Prices: Dozen 25c; 100, $2.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, $12.00 per 

 1000. 



STECKLER'S 



SIBERIAN 



KALE OR 



BORECOLE 



172. Culture— Planting 

 time, Southern States 

 Spring, March to Sep- 

 tember ; Fall, Octo- 

 ber to January. One 

 ounce will produce 

 about 3000 plants. 

 Grown both for a 

 forage crop as well 

 as for table use as 

 greens. Sow and cul- 

 Kale tivate same as Cab- 



bage to which fam- 

 ily Kale belongs. About 90 days to edible condition. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S KOHLRABI 



173. WHITE VIENNA. 



Culture — Planting time. Spring, Jan- 

 uary to April; Fall, September to De- 

 cember. One ounce will produce about 

 3000 plants. The bulb shaped root is 

 used similar to turnip and leaves simi- 

 lar to Cabbage. Sow in light, rich soil 

 in rows iy 2 feet apart, then thin to 



Kohlrabi 



Large Rouen Leek 



about 6 inches apart* in row. Approximate time to edible condition, 65 days. 1*4 

 lb. to the acre. 



Prices : Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; *4 lb. 60c ; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S LEEK 



Culture— Planting time. Spring, January to June; Fall, September to Novem- 

 ber. Plant 4 ounces to 150 ft. of row. Also sown broadcast and then transplant 

 6 inches apart in rows about 12 inches apart, 4 lbs. to the acre. Belong to 

 Onion family and is used for flavoring stews and soups. Approximate time to 

 edible condition is, Large London Flag 90 days, Large Rouen, 80 days. Large 

 Rouen slightly smaller in size than the London Flag. 



174. LARGE LONDON FLAG. Well known broad leaved leek is hardy, produc- 

 tive, of good quality and extensively cultivated in this country. 



175. LARGE ROUEN. Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad 

 covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort stands a long time in conditiou 

 for use. Prices: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %, lb. 75c; lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



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