46 J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
ICICLE.— A handsome white variety | Packet, 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; lb., 80., 
about five inches long, with strong top and postpaid. 
pointed root. Quick growing, brittle and 

mild in flavor. A good variety for this GLASS OR CIiINCINNATI.—This is a se- 
section. Packet, 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4% Ilhb., 20c.; lection of the Long Searlet, with exceed- 
lb., 90c., postpaid. ingly small tops and grows from 6 to 
inches long; of a beautiful bright scarlet 
CHRARTIER.—A long Radish, deep crim- eolor with very delicate skin; an attractive 

son colored at the top, shading off lighter market variety. Packet, 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 
until at the bottom it becomes white. lb., 25c..; lb., 8Cc., postpaid. 
ROQUETTE OR ROCKET SALAD. 
A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy, and when young 
are used like mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from 8 to 10 
inches high. Sow about 16 inches apart, in early Spring and for succession every few 
weeks thereafter. Will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from planting. facket, 
10c.; 0z., 25c.5 % 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT. 
CULTURE.—A vegetable which ought to be more cultivated than it is. It is prepared 
in different ways, and partakes of the flavor of oysters. It should be sown in the 
Fall of the year, not later than November. The ground ought to be manured the Spring 
previous, deeply spaded and well pulverized. Sow in drills, about 10 inches apart, and 
thin out to three or four inches in the rows. Matures in 125 to 160 days. One ounce to 
60 feet of drill; 8 pounds to the acre, 
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SANDWICH ISLAND.—It attains a large size; can be called with right mammoth. 
Packet, 10c.; ob., 25c.; %4 1h., 75c.; 1b., $2.50, postpaid. 
SORREL (Broadleaved. ) 
Sorrel is cultivated for its leaves, which possess a very fine flavor, boiled and 
served like Spinach. It also makes a good salad and also a-delicious soup. Broad- 
leaved French. Plant in Spring. Packet, 10c.; 02z., 25c.; 4% I1b., 75c., postpaid. 
SPINACH. 
CULTURE.—A great deal of this is raised for the local market, as well as for 
shipping. It is very popular. Sown from September to the end of March. If the Fall 
is dry and hot it is useless to sow it, as the seeds require moisture and cool nights to 
make them come up. ‘The richer the ground the larger the leaves. Matures in 50 to 60 
days. One ounce to 150 feet of drill; 10 pounds to the acre. 
STECKLER’S FULLBASKET.—Produces 
its broad thick leaves early in the season. 
Its giant leaves often measure 20 inches 
across, which when cooked are very tender 
and of excellent flavor. Fullbasket is an 
early maturing, as well as giant leaved 
spinach, becoming very popular. Packet, - 
5c. and 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 25c.; lhb., 75c., 
postpaid. 
EXTRA LARGE LEAVED SAVOY.—The 
leaves of this variety are large, thick and 
a little curled. Very good for family use 
and the market garden. Packet, 5c.; 02., 
10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60c., postpaid. 
MONSTROUS VIROFLAY, OR THICK- 
LEAVED.—A variety producing a remark- 
ably thick leaf, slightly crimped and grown 
extensively by the market gardener. Packet, 
5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c., postpaid. 
BROAD LEAVED FLANDERS.—This is 
the standard variety, both for market and 
family use. Leaves large, broad and suc- 
culent. A fine shipping variety to North- 
ern markets. Packet, 5c.; 0oz., 10c.; % Ih.; f 
Qe.; 1h., 60¢,, postpaid. : 

Steckler’s Fullbasket. 


