14 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
Steckler’s Mustard 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Fall, September to December. 
Spring, January to June. Plant 2 ounces of seed to 150 feet of row, 
2 pounds to one acre. Sow either broadeast or in rows about one foot 
apart. Approximate time to edible condition of all varieties, 50 days. 
CHINESE LARGE CABBAGE LEAVED. Large dark green, 
smooth leaves sometimes 2 to 3 feet high and one foot wide; 
excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Pale green, large curled leaves, scal- 
loped edges, the most extensive grown variety. Highly recom- 
mended for shipping. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 60¢e, postpaid. 
WHITE or YELLOW LONDON (for pickling). This is the common white 
Mustard of commerce, used both as a salad and for flavoring. Pkt. 
5e3; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20e; ib. 60e, postpaid. 
JAPANESE MUSTARD SPINACH. Often called Tendergreen. Can 
be Sown nearly every month in the year in the South. Hasy to grow Giant Southern Curled 
and ready for market in 25 to 30 days. Requires 3 to 5 pounds to 
the acre and planted in rows 2 to 8 feet apart. Withstands the extreme summer heat and is resist- 
ant to cold weather. Leaves are large, oblong and dark green in color with Small center rib. Cooked 
same as Spinach, Turnip or Mustard Greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; 4 Ib. 25e; Ih. 75e, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Okra 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to June; Fall, July to 
October. Sow in rows about 2 feet apart and after plants are nicely started thin 
to 8 to 10 inches apart in row. 10 ounces will plant 150 feet of row, 20 pounds 
to one acre. The famous soup called “Gumbo” made in the South is prepared 
with Okra, also makes a delicious salad. Approximate number of days to edible 
condition is given after each variety. This varies with climatic conditions and soil. 
DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC. 60 days. Dwarf plant, but a very heavy bearer. 
Very prolific. We recommend this variety very highly, for shipping and table 
use. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c;3 Ib. 60c, postpaid. 
FRENCH MARKET DWARF PROLIFIC. 60 days. Starts bear- 
ing when plant is very small, heavy producer, one of the most 
popular varieties, planted extensively. Cannot be recommended 
too highly. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20e;3 Ih. 60e postpaid. 
TALL GROWING. 70 days. Long green pods, round near the end 
and tender, the most popular variety grown. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 
% Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c, postpaid. 
WHITE VELVET (Lady Finger). 60 days. Medium size round 
white pods, prolific producer. A favorite variety for canning pur- 
poses. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; \%4 Ib. 20c; lh. 60c, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Onions 
Culture—Planting time. Spring, January to June; Fall, Sep- 
tember to November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 3 Ibs. 
to one acre. Onions grow best in rich, loamy soils, when young 
plants are about the size of a goose quill, transplant to open ground 4 
inches apart and 12 to 18 inches between rows, cultivate sufficiently 
to keep out weeds. Approximate number of days from time of 
planting seed is given after each variety. This varies with climatic 
- and soil conditions. 
French Market Dwarf DANVER’S YELLOW GLOBE. 130 days. Large globe shaped, 
brownish yellow bulbs, grown extensively for sets, an excellent 
variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S RED CREOLE. 130 days. Very large, semi-globe 
shaped, reddish colored bulb, excellent tasting, good keeper and 
heavy producer. This variety constitutes one of the important 
crops in Louisiana. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; lb. $2.25, post- 
paid. 
RED WETHERSFIELD. 130 days. Large, broad, flat, reddish 
colored bulbs, keeps excellently, good producer, well liked wher- 
ever grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
YELLOW PRIZETAKER. 120 days. One of the largest size Yel- 
lowish red color, excellent mild flavor, a favorite. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
YELLOW BERMUDA. 120 days. Large flat yellowish colored 
onion, very popular for market as well as home garden. Grows 
extensively throughout the South. Pkt. 10e; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 60e; 
Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA. 120 days. Large flat, pure white 
onion, mild and delicious flavor, one of the finest and most popular 
varieties grown. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30ce; % Ib. 75e;3 Ib. $2.50, post- Yellow Bermuda Onion 
Steckler’s Onion Sets 
Onion sets are largely for planting home gardens for early 
greens and also for market. Plant in rich, well cultivated 
ground in rows 10 to 12 inches apart, and 2 inches apart in 
the row, 8 bushels to the acre. Plant for spring from Jan- 
uary until April. Fall, September to November. 
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RED WETHERSFIELD. Very hardy, good keepers, one of 
the best red onions for all purposes. Lb. 30e; 3 Ibs. for 75e, 
postpaid. 
YELLOW DANVERS. Make medium sized, globe shaped, 
yellow onions, very fine. Lb. 30c; 3 Ibs. 75ec, postpaid. 
WHITE SILVER SKIN. Very attractive onion, makes large 
silvery onions. Lb. 30¢e; 3 Ibs. 75e, postpaid. 
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