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Japanese Turnips Produce an Abundance of Greens 





Crimson Ponderosa 



Vines large, spreading, 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; y 4 lb. 



NORTON'S WILT RESISTANT. 135 days. Heavy bearer of large smooth, red fruit. A 



favorite variety for home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; y 4 lb. 90c; lb. $2.90; 5 lbs. $13.80, 



postpaid. 

 STEOKLER'S NEW STONE. 125 days. Bright red, solid, smooth fruit, prolific producer, 



excellent quality. One of the best and most extensively grown varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 



y 4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.80; 5 lbs. $7.90, postpaid. 

 RED ROCK. 120 days. Very solid, red color, large, smooth fruit, no superior in quality and 



flavor. Planted extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $11.90, postpaid. 

 CRIMSON PONDEROSA. 125 days. Very large, very firm, crimson color, few seeds, prolific 



producer, one of our best varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; y 4 lb. $1.45; lb. $5.00, postpaid. 

 RED PEAR SHAPED. 100 days. Pear shaped, small size fruits, good quality, grown in 



many southern gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; y 4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.25, postpaid. 

 SPARE'S EARLIANA. 100 days Large red, smooth tomato, nearly round, foliage small, 



grown extensively for canning. We recommend this variety very highly for all purposes. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; y 4 lb. 95c; lb. $3.25; 5 lbs. $15.60, postpaid. 

 PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW. Similar to Red Pear-Shaped except in color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 



V 4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25, postpaid. 

 YELLOW PONDEROSA. 86 days. Large, mild flavored sort, desirable for home gardens 



strongly resistant to wilt. Fruits large, flat, deep yellow and solid, with small seed cavity 



$2.20; lb. $7.75, postpaid. 

 BRIMMER. 90 days. A pink fruited variety, similar to Ponderosa. Fruits large, flat and rough, small seed cells, of 



inviting flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; y 4 lb. $1.70; lb. $5.75; 5 lbs. $27.60, postpaid. 

 /<Shj NEW PRITCHARD. A scarlet, self topping disease resistant variety. Fruits large, smooth, globular, solid with 

 vB' thick walls and cross sections. Free from cracking and the quality is much superior to other varieties. Matures 



only a few days later than some early varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; y 4 lb. 95c; lb. $3.25; 5 lbs. $15.60 postpaid. 

 DWARF CHAMPION. (Tree Tomato). Dwarf and compact growing plants, stems thick and short. Extremely hardy 



and can be set out very early. Purplish pink color, medium quality and excellent variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 



y 4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00; 5 lbs. $19.20, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS 



Culture — Planted August to March. For home consumption and Northern markets. 6 bushels per acre in four foot rows 

 The quantity to be expected from 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 multiply so well. STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS. Sold out — Ready in July. 



STECKLER'S TURNIPS 



Culture — Planted August to November. For home consumption and northern markets. Plant IY2 ounces to 150 foot rows, 

 4 pounds to one acre. Sow broadcast, or in rows 1 % to 2 feet apart. Cover a half inch. Thin out as overcrowding hinders 

 proper development. Turnips grow better in a light, rich soil. Turnips and Rutabagas are also used extensively for feed- 

 ing stock; however, do not feed them to milch cows as it affects the taste of the milk. The approximate number of days 

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



AMBER GLOBE. 70 days. Globe shaped, large, attractive color, very productive. Used ex- 

 tensively, both for shipping and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA. 80 days. Oblong shape, yellow flesh, very solid, used 

 extensively for table as well as stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 EXTRA EARLY WHITE EGG. 60 days. Egg shaped, white, thick skin, firm flesh. A good 

 keeper, a popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid. Not 

 prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 LARGE COW HORN. 90 days. Large, white horn-shaped turnip, average about 9 inches 

 long, very large producer, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. 70 days. Medium sized, round, yellow flesh, firm, very 

 hardy and productive. A popular variety among Southern farmers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 

 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 60 days. Large globe shaped, white turnip with purple 

 top. One of our best and most popular varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 

 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 STECKLER'S JAPANESE TURNIP (Shogin). 70 days. Large white, semi-flat, heavy pro- 

 ducer, good keeper, used both for table and stock. Louse and Disease resistant. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 40 days. Flat, smooth, medium size, bright purple top. A favorite wherever 



grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $4.80. 

 EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 50 days. Medium size, flat, fine grained 

 and tender, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 SEVEN TOP. 70 days. Tops very large and makes excellent greens and salads. 

 Very hardy roots, an excellent variety for the South. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 

 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 WHITE FLAT DUTCH. 46 days. An early variety, excellent for home and 

 market gardeners. Tops small, erect, strap leaved. Roots flat, white throughout, 

 fine grained, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60, 

 postpaid. 



STECKLER'S VEGETABLE PEAR 

 Chayote or Merliton 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to May. The Vegetable 

 Pear makes an excellent dish whether creamed, fried, stuffed, baked with cheese or 

 salad. It is grown on a long ornamental vine similar to the gourd, to which family 

 it belongs. The vine is usually trailed on a trellis or fence. Plant the whole pear 

 with broad end down, leaving small end slightly exposed. Never plant less than two 

 for successful results of production. 

 STECKLER'S VEGETABLE PEAR (Chayote or Merliton). Each, 20c; dozen, 



$2.00, postpaid. 



HOME GROWN VEGETABLE PLANTS 



Ready October 15th to February 15th. 

 Early Jersey Wakefield, Large Charleston Wakefield, Early Flat Dutch, Succession 



and Copenhagen Market Cabbage Plants. 50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000, postpaid. 

 Onion, Beet and Lettuce Plants — 50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000, postpaid. 

 Cauliflower Plants — 30c per doz.; $1.25 per 100, postpaid. 

 Artichoke Plants — $1.25 per doz., postpaid. Not prepaid, $6.50 per 100. 



The following ready from March 15th to May 15th. 

 N. O. Market Eggplant, Ruby King Pepper, Long Red Cayenne Pepper, Livingston 



Stone, John Baer and Ponderosa Tomato. 25c per doz.; $1.10 per 100; $6.00 



per 1000, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $5.50 per 1000. 



Tabasco and Bird's Eye Pepper Plants, 75c per dozen, postpaid. 



Mint (in season, which is early spring) 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. 



(Dae to conditions of delay In transit, transportation of all plants sent at pur- 

 chaser' * risk.) Cabbage Plants 



Purple Top Milan 



