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Steckler’s Grass Seeds 
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YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET (Melilotus In- 
dieca). Sometimes called Sour Clover. 
Grows about 10 to 15 in. high. Early pro- 
ducer. A popular variety among many 
farmers. Sow in early Spring or Fall, 20 
lbs. per acre. Lb. 25e;3 5 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. 
JOHNSON GRASS. Perennial with cane-like 
roots. Hogs are very fond of this. Requires 
1 to 1% bu. per acre. Grows anywhere corn 
will grow. Should be cut when tender and 
livestock will relish. Once planted cannot 
be eradicated. Sow during March and April. 
Lb. 30e;3 5 Ibs. $1.25, postpaid. 
RED TOP. Recleaned. Perennial, height 1 
to 2 feet. Does well on low, wet lands. 
This is an excellent pasture and hay grass. 
An excellent variety, 30 pounds per acre. 
Sow from October to February. Lb. 40c; 
5 Ibs. $1.75, postpaid. 
DOMESTIC ITALIAN RYE GRASS. Grown 
in the United States from the imported 
Italian and English. Used extenSively to- 
day in America for lawns, golf courses, 
meadows and pastures and is claimed to be 
hardier than the imported varieties. Slightly 
darker and stays green longer in the early 
summer. Requires’ 
300 pounds to the 
acre on lawns and 
golf courses and 
40 to 50 pounds : 
for pastures. Lb. oe 
20e; 5 Ibs. 90ce, 
postpaid. Write Italian Rye Grass 
for prices on 
larger quantities. 
STECKLER’S SUNNY SOUTH LAWN (Mixture). 
Plant September to April 150 pounds per acre. 
Great success has been reported from the 
planting of this mixture. Lb. 40c; 5 Ibs. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
SUDAN. An excellent forage crop. Grows vig- 
orously and hardy. Yields more tonnage per 
acre than any other forage crop. Plant 15 
pounds per acre. March and April for Spring; 
August and September for Fall. 1 Ih. 30e; 5 Ibs. 
$1.25, postpaid. 
POA TRIVIALIS (Rough Stalked Meadow Grass) 
An ideal shade grass, is perennial closely re- 
lated to Kentucky Blue Grass, but much finer 
and softer. It is of splendid apple green 
color and is a creeper. Sown in Fall or Spring 
at the rate of 1 pound to every 300 square feet. 
Steckler’s Sunny South Lawn Grass Lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Oats 
TEXAS RED RUST PROOF OATS (Recleaned). This is an excel- 
lent variety, very popular throughout the South and Southwest. 
Produces large heavy heads, full of excellent quality oats. Not 
prepaid, peck 35¢e; bu. $1.10; 5 bu. sacks, $5.00. 
Steckler’s Seed Rice 
Rice can be grown on upland as well as on flooded lands. Any 
ground having a reasonable amount of moisture will make fair crops 
of ‘0 to 40 bushels per acre. Plant about April, 20 seeds in each 
hil) in rows about 1% feet apart. 
LADY WRIGHT. Well known medium grain. 1 Ib. 25e, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, peck (11 Ibs.), $1.25; bu. (44 Ibs.), $4.00. 
WILD RICE. Best time to sow in Spring, although it can be sown 
anytime. Thoroughly soak seed in water so that it will sink into 
desired situation, sow in shailow water not over three feet deep 
and from this depth into the shore. A still day should be chosen 
for sowing so that the seed will not drift out to deep water. Very 
attractive for wild fowl on game reserves and small lakes. Sow 
20 pounds per acre. 1 Ib. 90ec; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE. For spring, fall or winter planting for 
quick green forage or grazing for hogs and poultry, there is 
nothing equal. Can also be used on the table as a substitute 
for “turnip greens.” Tops look like Rutabagas and growth 
is similar yet larger. Rape makes no bulbous roots. Can be 
planted in rows like turnips, 20 pounds per acre, or broad- 
casted, 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 1 Ih. 25e; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Steckler’s Oats 
