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Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, January to March, in hotbeds; in open 

 ground, April to June. Fall, September to 

 October. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 

 feet of row. Approximate time to edible con- 

 dition is given after name of each variety; 

 this varies, due to climatic and soil condi- 

 tions. Half pound of seed will furnish plants 

 for , one acre. 



FROTSCHER'S NEW ORLEANS MARKET or 

 LARGE PURPLE— 90 days. This is the 

 variety mainly grown here, oval in 

 shape and of a dark purple color and 

 very productive. Southern grown seed 

 of this, as of a good many tropical or 

 sub-tropical vegetables, is preferable to 

 Northern seed, as it will germinate more 

 readily and the plant will last longer 

 during the hot season. Best variety for 

 shipping and home use. 



FORT MYERS MARKET— 85 days. Vigor- 

 ous and productive high bush, nearly 

 egg shaped, ideal size for shipping. 

 Deep purplish black color. 



BLACK BEAUTY— 85 days. Rich, shiny pur- 

 plish black color, heavy producing plants, 

 hardy, grown very extensively by small 

 and large gardeners. 



FLORIDA HIGH BUSH— 60 days. Very large, 

 dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 

 Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 

 ity every year. 



IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS— 83 days. 

 Large sized very dark purple fruits. Plants 

 produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very 

 popular variety. 



iFENNEL: 



(Itodian or Florence, Imported) 

 Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, March to June; Fall, August to No- 

 vember. Plant IVi ounces to 150 feet of row. 

 Sow in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet 

 apart and cover Vi to V2 inch with earth. 

 When plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 

 inches apart In row. Blanch the stems. Used 

 extensively by Italians of New Orleans and 

 icinity and for shipping to Eastern markets. 

 Used very much ine same as celery. 



iGARLIC (Sets): 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, Japuory to June; Fall, September to 

 November. Plant one pound to 150 feet of 

 row, 300 pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches 

 apart and about one inch deep in row 2 to 

 3 feet apart. Used very extensively through- 

 out the South for flavoring stews, roasts and 

 various other dishes. About 90 days to 

 edible condition. 



HERBS 



ENDIVE: 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, February to June; Falls, September to 

 November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 

 3 pounds to the acre. Sow either broadcast 

 and transplant like lettuce or in rows one 

 foot apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. 

 Used for salads. Approximate time to edible 

 condition of the two varieties is 75 days. 

 Bleached by tying up leaves or covering 

 plants. 



FULL HEART BATAVIAN— 90 days. An 

 improved variety v^ith large leaves, 

 broader and thicker and earlier in ma- 

 turity than any other variety. Plants 

 are upright growing, compact heart that 

 blanches easily. 

 ITALIAN RED RIBBED (PanacaUer)— Hardy, 

 vigorous growing endive with bright, deep 

 green leaves, the mid-ribs of the outer 

 leaves are usually tinged with rose. The 

 dense mass of deeply divided leaves 

 formed in the center blanches readily to 

 rich cream color. 



GOURDS 



All at 10c per packet, postpaid. 

 Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 



Spring, March to Jvme; grown very easily, 



makes ornamental vines, usually gro'wn on 



trellis or fence. Do not plant near pumpkins 



or squash as their taste will be affected. 



DISHCLOTH — When fully ripe the skin can 

 be easily removed and the sponge-like in- 

 terior cleaned and dried, then used as 

 dish rag. 



DIPPER — Long handled gourd, dippers are 

 made from this variety. 



ITALLRN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cttra- 

 vazzi) — Used same as squash or pumpkin, 

 grows to length of 24 to 36 inches, re- 

 sembles a bat, blunt at one end and taper- 

 ing to the other end. One of the finest 

 vegetables extensively used by Louisiana 

 gardeners, principally by the Italian ele- 

 ment. 



NEST EGG— Resembling a hen's egg in color, 

 form and size, does not crack and is un- 

 injured by cold or wet weather, used as 

 a nest egg and for darning purposes. 



CASABA BANANA— Wax Gourd. A strong 

 growing vine with long shaped, dark crim- 

 son fruit, which looks very ornamental. It 

 is used for preserves. March to May. 



ORNAMENTAL — Planted for ornamental vines, 

 produces a variety of small colored gourds. 



Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. 



Planted in Early Spring. 



All Varieties, 10c per packet, postpaid. 



ANISE — An annual, cultivated for its seeds 

 and its leaves which leave a frangrant 

 agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. . 



BORAGE — Splendid leaves for flavoring. 



CARAWAY (Kuemmel) — ^The seeds are use- 

 ful for flavoring. 



CORIANDER — Annual, its tender leaves are 

 usually used for soups and salads. 



DILL — Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, 

 v/hich are used for medicinal purposes and 

 for flavoring pickles. 



FENNEL — Perennial, tea is made from the 

 seed and is an excellent remedy for colic 

 and stomach complaints. 



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 

 fo-Arls also. 



SUMMER SAVORY— Flavoring. 



SAGE — Perennial, tea made from these leaves 

 is an excellent means of producing per- 

 spiration. 



SWEET BASIL — Annual, the leaves are used 

 for highly seasoned dishes as well as in 

 soups, stews and sauces. 



THYME^Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent 

 remedy for nervous headaches. 



HORSERADISH (Roots) 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, January to April. Set out roots in rich, 

 moist, well prepared ground in rows 2V^ feet 

 apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 

 of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 

 thoroughly until tops cover ground. 



Dozen 45c; 100 S2.2S, postpaid. Not pre- 

 paid, S18.00 per 1000. 



GOURDS 





Eggplant Prices 



N. O. Market or Large Purple.... 



Black Beauty 



Florida High Bush 



Improved New York Spineless.. 



Fort Meyers Market 



Creole 



Fennel Prices 



Italian or Florence 



Garlic Prices 



Garlic 



Endive Prices 



NEW ORLEANS MARKET 



Full Hearted Batavian.. 

 Italian Red Ribbed. 



STECKLER SEED COMPANY. Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



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