Green, Leafy Vegetables, High in Vitamins 
EGG PLANT 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, January to March, in hotbeds; in open 
ground, April to June. Fall, September to Oc- 
tober. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 feet of 
row. Approximate time to edible condition is 
given after name of each variety; this varies, 
due to climatic and soil conditions. Half pound 
of seed will furnish plants for one acre. 
FROTSCHER’S NEW ORLEANS MARKET or 
LARGE PURPLE—90 days. This is the 
variety mainly grown here, oval in shape 
and of a dark purple color and very 
productive. Southern grown seed of this, 
as of a good many tropical or sub- 
tropical vegetables, is preferable to North- 
ern seed, as it will germinate more read- 
ily and the plant will last longer during 
the hot season. Best variety for shipping 
and home use. 
Improved New York Spineless 
BLACK BEAUTY—85 days. Rich shiny purplish 
black color, heavy producing plants, hardy, 
grown very extensively by small and large 
gardeners. 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH—90 days. Very large, 
dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 
Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 
ity every year. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS—83 days. 
Large sized very dark purple fruits. Plants 
produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very 
popular variety. 
FENNEL 
(Italian or Florence, Imported) 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, March to June; Fall, August to Novem- 
ber. Plant 114 ounces to 150 feet of row. Sow 
in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet apart 
and cover 4 to 2 inch with earth. When 
plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 inches 
apart in row. Blanch the stems. Used ex- 
tensively by Italians of New Orleans and 
vicinity and for shipping to Eastern markets. 
Used very much the same as celery. 
GARLIC (Sets) 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, January to June; Fall, September to No- 
vember. Plant one pound to 150 feet of row. 
300 pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches apart and 
about one inch deep in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. 
Used very extensively throughout the South 
for flavoring stews, roasts and various other 
dishes. About 90 days to edible condition. 
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Batavian Full Heart 
All-America—Award of Merit 
ENDIVE 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, February to June; Fall, September to 
November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 
3 pounds to the acre. Sow either broadcast 
and transplant like lettuce or in rows one foot 
apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. Used for 
salads. Approximate time to edible condition 
of the two varieties is 75 days. Bleached by 
tying up leaves or covering plants. - 
FULL HEART BATAVIAN—90 days. An 
improved variety with large leaves, 
broader and thicker and earlier in ma- 
turity than any other variety. Plants are 
upright growing, compact heart that 
blanches easily. 
ITALIAN RED RIBBED (Panacalier)—Hardy, 
vigorous growing endive with bright, deep 
green leaves, the mid-ribs of the outer leaves 
are usually tinged with rose. The dense 
mass of deeply divided leaves formed in the 
center blanches readily to rich cream color. 
GOURDS 
All at 10c per packet, postpaid. 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, March to June; grown very easily, 
makes ornamental vines, usually grown on 
trellis or fence. Do not plant near pumpkins 
or squash as their taste will be affected. 
DISHCLOTH—When fully ripe the skin can be 
easily removed and the sponge-like inte- 
rior cleaned and dried, then used as dish 
Tag. 
DIPPER—Long handled gourd, dippers are 
made from this variety. 
Eggplant Prices 
ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 
vazzi)—Used same as squash or pumpkin, 
grows to length of 24 to 36 inches, resembles 
a bat, blunt at one end and tapering to the 
other end.» One of the finest vegetables 
extensively used by Louisiana gardeners, 
principally by the Italian element. 
NEST EGG—Resembling a hen’'s egg in color, 
form and size, does not crack and is un- 
injured by cold or wet weather, used as 
a nest egg and for darning purposes. 
CASABA BANANA—Wax Gourd. A strong 
growing vine with long shaped, dark crim- 
son fruit, which looks very ornamental. It 
is used for preserves. March to May. 
ORNAMENTAL—Planted for ornamental vines, 
produces a variety of small colored gourds. 
HERBS 
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. 
Planted in Early Spring. 
All Varieties, 10c per packet, postpaid. 
ANISE—An annual, cultivated for its seeds 
and its leaves which leave a frangrant, 
agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. 
BORAGE—Splendid leaves for flavoring. 
CARAWAY (Kuemmel)—The seeds are usetul 
for flavoring. 
CORIANDER—Annual, its tender leaves are 
usually used for soups and salads. 
DILL—Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, 
which are used for medicinal purposes and 
for flavoring pickles. 
FENNEL—Perennial, tea is made from the seed 
and is an excellent remedy in case of colic 
and stomach complaints. 
MARJORAM—Biennial, the leaves are used 
in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of 
sausage, an aromatic of sweet flavor. 
ROSEMARY—Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 
RUE—For medicinal purposes; good for all 
fowls also. 
SUMMER SAVORY—Flavoring. 
SAGE—Perennial, tea made from these leaves 
is an excellent means of producing per- 
spiration. 
SWEET BASIL—Annual, the leaves are used 
for highly seasoned dishes as well as in 
soups, stews and sauces. 
THYME—Perennial, Thyme tea‘is an excellent 
remedy for nervous headaches. 
HORSE-RADISH (Roots) 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
Spring, January to April. Set out roots in rich, 
moist, well prepared ground in rows 2)% feet 
apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 
of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 
thoroughly until tops cover ground. 
Dozen, 45c; 100, $1.50, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid, $12.50 per 1000. 
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Pkg. Oz. Vf lb. Lb. 
N. O. Market or Large Purple... $ .15 $ .60 $1.85 $ 6.50 
Blacks Beautyilcccscssstrrccccnicoss F -60 1.85 6.50 
Florida High Bush.................. 15 -60 1.85 6.50 
Improved New York Spineless... 15 -60 1.85 6.50 
Creole i -20 .80 2.85 10.00 
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Fennel Prices Pie SAGES ais i LE 
Tterli cen OF WELOLON CE? scsresccensscusssrcenscesecess-consesen tenses $ .10 $ .25 $ .60 $1.75 
Garlic Prices 
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Pkg. Oz. 1/4 lb. Lb. 
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Endive Prices COU TSE NG BABIN 
Pkg. Oz. lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 
Full Hearted Batavian $ .10 $ .20 $ .40 $1.25 $ 5.50 
Italian Red Ribbed.... 10 -20 -40 1.25 5.50 
STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
