J. STECKLERySEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



POLE LIMA BEANS 



CAROIilNA or SEWEE. 82 days to edible condition. Very early 

 and reliable pole lima especially adapted for planting in the South. 

 Vigorous growing, and pods dark green, short, about three inches 

 and curved. Highly recommended for home and shipping pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 

 lb. peck ^.25; 60 lb. bu. $12.00. 



L.AKGE WHITE L.IIMA. 85 days to edible condition. The true 

 Large Pole Lima bean. A late variety with pods about 5 to 5% 

 inches long, very broad, borne in clusters and pods usually contain 



4 beans. Excellent for shipping and private use. Pkt. 10c; lb. 

 45c; 5 lbs. §1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck $3.50; 60 lb. 

 bu. $13.00. 



SPOTTED or FLiORIDA BUTTER. 82 days to edible condition. 

 Larger pods than Carolina, very prolific, in great demand by 

 Southern gardeners and for home consumption. Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 



5 lbs. $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $3.25; 60 lb. 

 bu. $12.00. 



SOUTHERN WIlrLOW LEAF. 82 days to edible condition. Simi- 

 lar to the Sewee but a heavier yielder, early and prolific, leaves 

 are willow leaf in shape and produces pods from the bottom to 

 the very top of the vine. Hardy, early and drouth-resistant, 

 thrives in sandy land, good shipper and excellent for home use. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid. 15 lb. peck 

 $4.00; 60 lb. bu. $15.00. 



Carolina 



WINDSOR BEANS 



ITAI^IAN or ENGLISH. Long variety. 

 Edible condition about 80 days. Plant 

 about two beans every 6 inches and 2^^ 

 feet between rows. Used same as Lima 

 beans. Of late it has gained fame and 

 is being planted extensively by Italian 

 gardeners for shipping and for home 

 use. Pkt, 10c; lb. 45«; 5 lbs. $1.90, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $4.00; 

 60 lb. bu. $15.00. 



POLE WAX BEANS 



GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX POLE. 80 days to edible condition. An 

 early and attractive sort, one of the best wax-podded snap pole 

 beans. Pods are six to eight inches long, borne in abundant clus- 

 ters, each containing from three to six pods varying in color from 

 golden yellow to creamy white, very good guality and highly rec- 

 ommended for shipping and home use. Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. 

 .$1.85, postpaid. 



Steckler's Garden Beets 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to July; Fall, September to December. Edible con- 

 dition about 62 days from time of planting seed. Plant 2 ounces to 150 feet of row, 12 pounds to one acre. Sow 

 in thick rows 12 inches apart or sow broadcast and thin to 10 inches apart. 

 CHICAGO EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Oval shape, dark red flesh, suiooth skin, a favorite 



among private and market gardeners. Extensively used for canning and shipping. Pkt. 



10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $4,00, postpaid. 



CROSBY-'S EARLY EGYPTIAN. Beets globe shaped, center of best light blood red, ten- 

 der, excellent eating. Grown extensively by market gardeners in South for shipping and 

 home use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. SOc; 5 lbs. .$3.50, postpaid. 



DETROIT DARK RED. Beets oval shaped, flesh of beet very dark red, an excellent va- 

 riety for shipping and eating. A favorite of many large Southern market gardeners. Ex- 

 cellent for canning and shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ^A lb., 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $3.50, 

 postpaid. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Beet top shaped, dark red flesh, perhaps 



r " "WOl S^ ' ^^^ most popular in the South for the small and the large gardener. 



f m^^.Sm Pkt, lOc; oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



EARLY MODEL. Very early, round and a rich blood red. Excellent 

 for shipping and for table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. 

 90c; 5 lbs, $3.50, postpaid. 



FIREBALL. A new distinct variety, having the finest table quali- 

 ties. Flesh solid, crisp, sweet and brilliant red color. Globe shape, 

 skin smooth. Especially desirable for canning or pickling. An 

 ideal beet for marketing and for home use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % 

 lb. 35c; lb. .$1.0»; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S EXTRA EARLY. Globe shaped, dark red flesh, small roots and tops. The 

 Southern gardener's favorite. Excellent for shipping and perfectly zoned. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 



WONDER BEET. One of the earliest of table beets for out side culture. Bright red skin, 

 vermilion red flesh with distinct zones of lighter red. Of excellent quality being sweet, 

 tender and free from fibrous roots, good shipping and canning variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



Crosby's Early 



Detroit Dark Red 



SWISS CHARD LUCULLUS. Sow in rows 16 inches apart and thin to 12 inches be- 

 tween plants. A very good variety, leaves may be cut all summer and new shoots 

 spring up, will make large curly leaves with thick light colored mid-ribs which are 

 delicious when cooked like Asparagus and leaves make excellent greens. This is 

 grown extensively throughout the South by Market Gardeners for shipping as well as 

 bv home gardeners, very highly recommended. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 90c; 

 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



SWISS CHARD or PERPETUAL SPINACH BEET. Leaves much darker green than the 

 Lucullus. As the outer leaves are cut more come up from the center. The center 

 stems can be cooked a^nd served like Asparagus and the leaves cooked like Spinach or 

 other greens. It is undoubtedly one of the best Vegetables, as this can be grown 

 throughout the summer. Planted extensively in the South both by Market Gardeners 

 for shipping and by Home Gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i^ lb. 25c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. 

 $4.00, postpaid. 



SWISS CHARD or SEA KALE. Grows upright and as the outer leaves are cut, other 

 leaves grow from the center, the mid-rib or center stem of each leaf is large and almost 

 white, can be cooked like Asparagus and the leaves are cooked like Spinach or other 

 greens. Delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1,4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $4,25, postpaid. 



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Swiss Chard 



