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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Crimson Giant Turnip Radish. 



Wliite Strasburg-. 



Frencli Breakfast. 



CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP RADISH— 



A round Radish of exceptionally large size 

 for so early a variety. The roots are near- 

 ly globe shaped, of beautiful crimson car- 

 mine color and most excellent quality. It 

 is a desirable variety for general outdoor 

 planting, and also suitable for forcing 

 where a very large round Radish is wanted. 

 It remains in condition a long time. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 II)-. 30c.: 

 lb., 90c., postpaid. 



FRENCH BREAKPAST,— A quick grow- 

 ing, small, olive shaped Radish about one 

 and one-half inches long by five-eighths to 

 three-fourths of an inch in diameter when 

 fully grown. The color is beautiful deep 

 rose-scarlet, except a little, clear white 

 about the tip. Packet, 5c. and lOc; oz., 15c.; 

 14 lb., 30c.; lb., 90c., postpaid. 



WHITE STRASBUBG.— Of an oblong 

 tapering shape; the skin and flesh are pure 

 white, firm, brittle and tender, and has a 

 tendency of retaining its crispness even 

 when roots are old and large. More of this 

 kind should be planted. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; \i lb., 30c.; lb., 90c., post- 

 paidi< 



j ROSY GEM. — Perfectly round, deep scar- 

 ! let color on top, and pure white at the 

 bottom, the colors blending with each other 

 so delicately as to excite the admiration 

 of every lover of this healthful and valua- 

 ble vegetable. It is also exceedingly ten- 

 der, crisp and very delicious. Well adapted 

 for shipping or the home garden. Packet, 

 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 n^-> 25c.; lb., 75c., 

 postpaid. 



EARI^Y DEEP SCARI.ET TURNIP.— A 

 small round variety, the favorite kind for 

 family use. It is very early, crisp and 

 mild when young. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 02., 

 15c.; H lb., 30c.; lb., 90c., postpaid. 



ICICIiE. — A handsome white variety 

 about five inches long, with strong top and 

 pointed root. Quick growing, brittle and 

 mild in flavor. A good variety for this 

 section. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 14 

 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c., postpaid. 



CHARTIER. — A long Radish, deep crim- 

 son colored at the top, shading off lighter 

 until at the bottom it becomes white. 

 Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 25c.; 

 lb., 80c., postpaid. 



ROQUETTE OR ROCKET SALAD. 



A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, srnooth and glossy, and when young 

 are used like mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from 8 to 10 

 inches high. Sow about 16 inches apart, in early Spring and for succession every few 

 weeks thereafter. Will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from planting. Packet, 

 10c. ; oz., 40c.; ^ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 



SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT. 



CULTURE. — A vegetable which ought to be more cultivated than it is. It is pre- 

 pared in different ways, and partakes of the flavor of oysters. It should be sown in the 

 Fall of the year, not later than November. The ground ought to be manured the Spring 

 previous, deeply spaded and well pulverized. Sow in drills, about 10 inches apart, and 

 thin out to three or four inches in the rows. Matures in 125 to 160 days. One ounce to 

 60 feet of drill; 8 pounds to the acre. 



Sandwich Island Mammoth. 



SANDWICH ISIiAND. — It attains a large size; can be called with 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 20c.; y^ lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



ight mammoth. 



SORREL (Broadleaved.) 



Sorrel is cultivated for its leaves, which possess a very fine flavor, boiled and 

 served like Spinach. It also makes a good salad and also a delicious soup. Broad- 

 leaved French. Plant in Spring. Packet, 10c.; oz., 60c.; 14 lb., $2.25, postpaid. 



