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



favorite variety for home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; V4 lb. $1.20; lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

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



producer, one of our best varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 46c; Vi lb. $1.45; lb. $5.00, postpaid. 

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



flavor. Planted extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. 90c; lb. $3.00, postpaid. 

 SPARK'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; 1/4 lb. 95c; lb. $3.25, postpaid, 

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



excellent quality. One of the best and most extensively grown varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 



1/4 lb. 85c; lb. $2.75, postpaid. 



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

 many southern gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.25, postpaid. 



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

 postpaid. 



CriUiaOii POiJ 



; 1/4 lb. $1.25, 



STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS 



lb. $4.25, 



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 Nov. For home consumption and northern markets. Plant 1 % ounces to 150 foot rows, 

 4 pounds to one acre. Sow broadcast, or in rows 1 V2 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; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 



EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 



tender, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 



Purple Top Milan 



50 days. Medium size, flat, fine grained and 

 10c; Vi lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 



EXTHA EARLY WHITE EGG. 60 davs. Egg-shaped, white, thick skin, firm flesh. A good 

 keeper, a popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 40 days. Flat, smooth, medium size, bright purple 

 top. A favorite wherever grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 



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; Vi lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 



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; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, 

 postpaid. 

 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; V4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c 

 postpaid. 

 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; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 

 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; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 

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

 heavy producer, good keeper, used both for table and stock. Louse and Disease 

 resistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c, 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 Plat 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. 



(Due to conditions of delay in transit, transportation of all plants sent at pur- 

 chaser's risk.) Cabbage Plants 



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