18 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
Steckler’s Spinach 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to June; 
Fall, (main crop), September to December. Plant 3 ounces to 150 feet 
of row, 10 pounds per acre. Sown broadcast in fields. or in rows about 
12 inches apart (small gardens). There is no better greens produced 
than Spinach. Rich, moist ground is best and grows better when season 
has cool nights. Approximate time to edible condition is given after 
each variety. This varies with climatic conditions and soil. 
BROAD LEAVED FLANDERS. 70 days. Very large, broad leaves, 
grows erect, very extensively grown, fine flavor. 1 oz. pkt. 10ec; % 
Ib. 15e; lb. 40c, postpaid. 
NOBEL GIANT LEAVED. The best smooth leaved sort. Produces 
a large mass of very thick rounded leaves of enormous size, a 
quick grower and stands very long before bolting. ‘‘Nobel’ is an 
ideal variety for truckers and canners. Price: Pkg. 1 oz. 10¢3 
¥y% ib. 20c3 Ih. 50c, postpaid. 
EXTRA LARGE LEAVED SAVWOY. 60 days. Very large, thick 
leaves, Slightly curled. The best and most extensively grown 
variety for market. 1 oz. pkt. 10e; %4 Ib. 15e; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
KING OF DENMARK. 70 days. Long, very thick leaves, dark col- 
ored, an excellent variety and very popular. 1 oz pkt. 10e; 
Broad Leaved Flanders y% Ib. 15e; lb. 40e, postpaid. 
NEW ZEALAND. 90 days. Dark green, thick succulent, heat resistant, grows well all summer, very pop- 
ular. Pkt. 10e; oz. 15¢e3; %4 Ib. 30e; Ib. 80c, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S FULLBASKET. 60 days. Leaves often 20 inches across, very tender and of excellent flavor. 
We recommend this variety very highly. Ounce packet 10c; %4 Ib. 15c; Ib. 40c, postpaid 
Steckler’s Squash 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to 
July; Fall, August to November. Plant 1% ozs. to 150 feet of 
row, 4 1bs. per acre. Prepare hills by mixing well rotted manure 
in each hill and pulverizing thoroughly. Plant 6 to 8 seeds in 
each hill, summer varieties, hills should be 3 to 4 feet apart 
each way; winter varieties 6 to 8 feet. When well started thin 
to 3 plants to each hill. Do not bruise when gathering. Ap- 
proximate number of days to edible condition is given after 
each variety. This varies, due to climatic and soil conditions. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH OR PATTY PAN. 70 days. Vine dwarf in 
habit, produces round scalloped squash 4 inches thick and about 
9 inches in diameter. The most popular variety in the South. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. 80c, postpaid. 
GOLDEN CUSTARD. 80 days. Large golden yellow, fine quality 
squash. Excellent keeping, none better for home use. No garden 
complete without it. Pkt. 10e; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
LONG YELLOW or SUMMER CROOKNECK. 80 days. Produces 
crooked shaped yellow squash. Thick, fine quality flesh. Very 
popular. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 40e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. 
COCOZELLE or ITALIAN GREEN STRIPED. 90 days. Fruit 
somewhat shaped like a Banana Cantaloupe, 12 to 15 inches long 
and about 5 inches thick. When young, dark green, afterwards 
light yellow. Excellent for slicing and frying like eggplant. Pkt. 
10c3 oz. 20c; % Ib. 40e; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Tomatoes 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, December to March in hot bed; in open ground to 
June; Fall, September to November in open ground. Plant % ounce in 150 feet of row. One ounce will pro- 
duce about 3000 plants. Transplant from hot bed when plants are 6 inches high to open ground, 8 to 4 feet apart 
each way. ‘Tomatoes require rich, well pulverized soil. If danger of frost is not over when transplanted, 
plants must be covered at night whenever there is danger of frost. To protect from insects dust with Arsenate 
of Lead, powdered form, about 2 weeks after transplanting and at 2 week intervals thereafter. Approximate 
number of days from time of planting seed to edible condition is given after each variety. This varies due to 
climatic and soil conditions. 
DWARF CHAMPION. 120 days. Bright red, mediu 
m size, upright and vigorous growing vine, hence can 
be planted closer together than other varieties. A 3 5 3 «2 $ . 
$4.00; postpaid’. n excellent sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.25; Ib 
EARLY DETROIT. 110 days. Large solid purple color, 
globe shaped, smooth fruit, heavy producer. A favorite 
among many Southern gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35e; %4 Ib. 
1.00; lb. $3.75, postpaid. 
GREATER BALTIMORE. 120 days. Round, red solid fruit, 
medium size, heavy producer. We highly recommend this 
variety. Pkt. 10e; oz. 35e; \% Ib. 90e; Ib. $3.25, postpaid. 
GULF STATES MARKET. 120 days. Purple, globe shaped, 
excellent quality fruit. Good shipper, a favorite for South- 
ern gardeners. Pkt. 10¢c; oz. 35¢e; %4 Ih. $1.25; lb. $4.25, post- 
paid. 
LOUISIANA RED—Wilt resistant Tomato, medium size, small 
seed cavity. heavy bearer, fruits borne in large clusters and 
almost globe shaped. Pkt. 10ec; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.75, 
postpaid. 
JUNE PINK. 100 days. Purplish pink, prolific producer, hardy 
vines, an excellent variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 lb. $1.25; 
lb. $4.25, postpaid. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. 120 days. Smooth, purplish red color, 
good size, firm flesh. Prolific producer, an excellent variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.25, postpaid. 
LOUISIANA PINK. Same as Louisiana Red, except in color. 
Marglobe Pkt. 10e; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.75; Ib. $5.50, postpaid. 
MARGLOBE. The newest and best Tomato. Produces a heavy crop of highest quality fruit. Camners 
are especially pleased with this new variety. Pkt. 10e; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4.75, postpaid. 
