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



Steckler's Tomatoes 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Seed, Spring, December to March in hot bed; in open ground to 

 June; Fall, September to November in open ground. Plant y 2 ounce in 150 feet of row. One ounce will pro- 

 duce about 3000 plants. Transplant from hot bed when plants are about 6 inches high to open ground, about 3 

 to 4 feet apart each way. Tomatoes require rich, well pulverized soil. If danger of frost is not over when trans- 

 planted, plants must be covered at night whenever there is danger of frost. To protect from insects dust 

 with Arsenate of Lead, powdered form, about 2 weeks after transplanting and at about 2 week intervals there- 

 after. Approximate number of days from time of planting seed to edible condition is given after each variety. 

 This varies due to climatic and soil conditions. 



314. BONNY BEST. 100 days. Bright, deep scarlet color, ripens 

 uniformly, very hardy vine, a first class market variety. 



315. GOLDEN QUEEN. 110 days. Medium size, golden color, 

 smooth, prolific producer. Excellent taste, grown extensively. 



316. JOHN BAER. 110 days. Scarlet,' very large, nearly round, 

 firm fruit. Vigorous producer, grown extensively, a fine variety. 



317. DWARF CHAMPION. 120 days. Bright red, medium size, 

 upright and vigorous growing vine, hence can be planted closer 

 together than other varieties. An excellent sort. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; */> oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.40; lb. S4.25- 5 

 lbs. $20.00, postpaid. 



318. EARLY DE- 

 TROIT. 110 days. 

 Large solid pur- 



SSiw . dffifl pie color, globe 



shaped, smooth 

 fruit, heavy pro- 

 ducer. A favorite 

 among many 

 June Pink Southern garden- 



ers. 



319. GREATER BALTIMORE. 120 days. Round, red solid fruit, 

 medium size, heavy producer. We highly recommend this variety. 



320. RED ROCK. 120 days. Very solid, red color, large, smooth 

 fruit, no superior in quality and flavor. Planted extensively. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; y> oz. 20c'; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.15; lb. $4.00; 5 lbs. 

 $18..™. postpaid. 





Ponderosa 



326. SPARK'S EARLIANA. 100 days. Large 

 mato, nearly round, foliage small, grown extensively for can- 

 ning. We recommend this variety very highly for all purposes. 



327. STECKLERS NEW STONE. 125 days. Bright red, solid, 

 smooth fruit, prolific producer, excellent quality. One of the 

 best and most extensively grown varieties. 



Prices: Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; *4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. 

 $12.50, postpaid. 



328. MARGLOliE. The newest and best Tomato. Produces a 

 heavy crop of highest quality fruit. Canners are especially 

 pleased with this new variety. 



329. NORTON'S WILT RESISTANT. 135 days. Heavy bearer 

 of large smooth, red fruit. A favorite variety for home gardens. 

 Price: Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; V* lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00, post- 

 paid. 



330. CRIMSON PONDEROSA. 125 days. Very large, very firm, 

 crimson color, few seeds, prolific producer, one of our best va- 

 rieties. 



331. YELLOW PONDEROSA. 125 days. Rich golden yellow 

 color, similar in size and shape and growth to Crimson Ponde- 

 rosa. Very popular. 



Prices: Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00; 

 postpaid. 



332. RED AND YELLOW PEAR SHAPED. Tavo separate va- 

 rieties and sold separately. 100 days. Pear-shaped, small size 

 fruits, good quality, grown in many Southern gardens. 

 Prices: Pkt. 10c; V 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00, 

 postpaid. 



21. JUNE PINK. 100 days. 

 Purplish pink, prolific pro- 

 ducer, hardy vines, an excel- 

 lent variety. 



!2. GULF STATES MARKET. 

 120 days. Purple, globe shap- 

 ed, excellent quality fruit. 

 Good shipper, a favorite foi 

 Southern gardeners. 



323. LIVINGSTON'S GLOBE. | 

 120 days. Smooth, purplisi | 

 red color, good size, firm flesh. 1 

 Prolific producer, an excellent | 

 variety. 



Prices: Pkt. 10c; V 2 oz. 25c; 

 oz. 45c; % lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00; 

 5 lbs. $21.00, postpaid. 



324. LIVINGSTON'S FAAORITE. 120 days. Bright red, wonder 

 and flavor, very large, good producer, truly a favorite variety. 



325. LIVINGSTON'S STONE. 100 days. Bright red, good size, s 

 mato. Solid flesh, excellent for canning, recommended highly. 



red, smooth to 



Livingston's Globt 



ful shape 

 mooth to- 



Marglobe 



STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS 



Culture — Planted August to March. For home consumption and Northern markets. About 6 bushels per acre 

 in four foot rows. The quantity to be expected fro n an acre, if planted in field culture. 4 foot rows, would be 

 from 50 to 60 barrels, but if planted, as is done near New Orleans, in 2 foot rows, 100 to 125 barrels, if planted in 

 August and September. If planted later, they do not rnu ! ti'»lv so well. 



350. STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS. Price: lb. 35c; 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (8 lbs.) $2.00, 

 bushel (32 lbs.) $6.50. 



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