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STECKLER'S HERBS 



Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot 



ANISE. An annual, cultivated for its seeds and its leaves 

 which have a fragrant, agreeable scent and a pleasant 

 taste. 



BORAGE. Splendid leaves for flavoring. 



CARAWAY. Kuemmel. The seeds are useful for fla- 

 voring. 



CORIANDER. Annual, its tender leaves are usually used 

 for soups and salads. 



DILL. Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, which are 

 used for medicinal purposes and for flavoring pickles. 



FENNEL. Perennial, tea is made from the seed and is 

 an excellent remedy in case of colic and stomach 

 complaints. 



Planted In Early Spring. 



MARJORAM. Biennial, the leaves are used in soups, the 

 seeds in the manufacture of sausage, an aromatic of 

 sweet flavor. 



ROSEMARY. Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 



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



SUMMER SAVORY. Flavoring. 



SAGE. Perennial, tea made from these leaves is an ex- 

 cellent means of producing perspiration. 



SWEET BASIL. Annual, the leaves are used for highly 

 seasoned dishes as well as in soups, Btews and sauces. 



THYME. Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent remedy 

 for nervous headaches. 

 Prices on above: Pkt. 10c, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S HORSE-RADISH (Roots) 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to April. Set 

 out roots in rich, moist, well prepared ground in rows 2% feet apart, set 

 roots vertical, small end down, top of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cul- 

 tivate thoroughly until tops cover ground. Grown extensively by home 

 gardeners as well as market gardeners. Dozen, 30c; 100, $1.25, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, $10.00 per 1000. 



STECKLER'S SIBERIAN KALE or BORECOLE 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring. March to September: 

 Fall, October 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 cultivate 

 same as Cabbage to which family Kale belongs. About 90 days to edible 

 condition. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S KOHL-RABI 



WHITE VIENNA. Culture — Planting time. Spring, January to April; 

 Fall, September to December. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 

 The bulb shaped root is used similar to turnip and leaves similar to cab- 

 bage. Sow in light, rich soil in rows 1% feet apart, then thin to about 6 

 inches apart in rows. Approximate time to edible condition, 65 days. 1M 

 lbs. to the acre. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.00, post- 

 paid. 



STECKLER'S LEEK 



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



November. Plant 4 ounces to 150 feet of row. Also sow broadcast and 



then transplant 6 inches apart in rows about 12 inches apart. 4 lbs. to the 



acre. Belongs 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. 



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

 tive, of good quality and extensively cultivated in this country. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



LARGE ROUEN. Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter 

 sort stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



Large Rouen Leek 



STECKLER'S LETTUCE 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States. Spring. January to June; Fall, September to November. Plant one ounce 

 to 150 feet of row, 3 pounds to one acre. If planted during hot weather, soak seed for 2 hours in water, preferably on 

 ice if convenient, and wrap in damp cloth. Keep for six days in damp cloth until sprouted, then plant. Ants very often 

 carry away the seed before sprouting but this treatment stops it. If weather is cool and damp the above treatment is 

 unnecessary. When sown direct, sow broadcast, when large enough to transplant, plant 10 inches apart in rows 1 foot 

 apart. Approximate time to maturity is given after each variety. This varies with soil and climatic conditions. 

 GRAND RAPIDS. 65 days. Nonheading, leaves crisp, light green, curled, fringed. Delightful flavor. Grown exten- 

 sively in home gardens as well as by market gardeners under glass. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 80c; 5 lbs. 

 $3.25 postpaid. 

 IMPROVED ROYAL CABBAGE. 80 days. Forms large crisp, solid heads. Stands heat well, especially desirable for 

 Southern gardeners. Only variety planted in summer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 

 ICEBERG. 84 days. Heading, curled, medium size, crisp, green fringed leaves enclosing crisp white interior. A very 

 popular variety. Very popular for shipping and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 95c; 5 lbs. $4.00, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $8.00. 



LARGE SALAMANDER. 75 days. Heading, very large, light green, com- 

 pact, often weighing from 2 to 3 pounds. Stands heat and drought well. 

 Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00. 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $9.00. 

 CHICKEN LETTUCE. We highly recommend this for chickens or rabbit 

 feeding, very productive, when cut. starts right in to grow again. This 

 variety of lettuce does not head but sends up stalks 3 to 4 feet hieh. 

 Heavily leaved which can be pulled off like Kale. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 

 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 

 ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS. 70 days. Loose spoon shaped leaves. 

 loose heads. Bleached by tying up leaves. Delightful tasting, an excellent 

 variety both for market gardeners and home gardens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 

 STECKLER'S SELECTED BIG BOSTON. 75 days. Extra large, round, 

 very firm, light green heads. Majority of market gardeners as well as 

 home gardeners in South are growing this varietv for shipment and table 

 use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. Not 

 prepaid, 10 lbs. $7.00. 

 STECKLER'S NEW YORK WONDERFUL. 80 days. Crisp, large heads, 

 dark green colored leaves. Produces most compact heads, the best and 

 most popular variety on the market, often marketed as Improved Iceberg. 

 Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \\ lb. 40c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. 

 $4.50. postpaid. Not prepaid. 10 lbs. $8.00. 

 WHITE BOSTON or UNRIVALLED. 75 days. Similar to white seeded Big Boston, but with leaves slightly lighter 

 green and free from the brown tint; heart buttery yellow and of excellent qualitv. Hishlv desirable for nearby mar- 

 kets. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.20; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



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