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Steckler's Herbs 



Aromatic, Sledlcinal and Pot. Planted in Early Spring. 



ANISE. An annual, cultivated for its seeds and its 

 leaves which have a fragrant, agreeable scent and a 

 pleasant taste. 



BORAGE. Splendid leaves for flavoring. 



CARAWAY. Kuemmel. The seeds are useful for fla- 

 voring. 



CORIANDER. Annual, its tender leaves are usually 

 used for soups and salads. 



DILE. Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, which are 

 used for medicinal purposes and for flavoring pickles. 



FEXXEL. Perennial, tea is made from the seed and is 

 an excellent remedy in case of colic and stumacn 

 complaints. 



MARJORAM. Biennial, the leaves are used in soupB, 



the seeds in the manufacture of sausage, an aromatic 



of sweet flator. 

 ROSEMARY. Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 

 RUE. For medicinal purposes ; good for all fowls also. 

 SUMlvrER SAVORY. Flavoring. 

 SAGE. Perennial, tea made from these leaves is an ex- 



cellent means of producing perspiration. 

 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. 



Prices on above: Pkt. 10c, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S HORSERADISH, (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. Grown ex- 

 tensively bv home gardeners as well as market gardeners. Dozen, 

 25c; 100, ^.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 912.00 per lOOO. 



STECKLER'S SIBERL\N KALE or BORECOLE 



Culture— Planting time. Southern States. Spring, March to September; 

 Fall, October to January. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 

 Grown both tor a forage crop as well as for table use as greens. Sow 

 and cultivate same as Cabbage to which family Kale belongs. About 90 

 days to edible condition. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4. lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. 

 ^.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S KOHLRABI 



WHITE VIENNA. Culture^Planting time. Spring, January to April; 

 Fall. September to December. One ounce will produce about 3000 

 plants. The bulb shaped root is used similar to turnip and leaves 

 similar to cabbage. Sow in light, rich soil in rows 1% feet apart, 

 then thin to about 6 inches apart in rows. Approximate time to 

 edible condition. 65 days. 1^4 lb. to the acre. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 

 lb. 60c; lb. ^.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S LEEK 



Culture — Planting time. Spring. January to June; Fall, September 

 to November. Plant 4 ounces to 150 feet of row. Also sown broadcast 

 and then transplant 6 inches apart in rows about 12 inches apart, 4 lbs. 

 to the acre. Belongs to onion family and is used for flavoring stews 

 and soups. 'Approximate time to edible condition is. Large London 

 Flag 90 days. Large Rouen, 80 days. Large Rouen slightly smaller In 

 size than the London Flag. 

 LARGE LONDON FLAG. Well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality and extensively 



cultivated in this country. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. $2.25, postpaid. 

 LARGE ROUEN. Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This 



winter sort stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2oo; V4, lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



Kohlrabi 



Steckler's Lettuce 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to June; Fall, September to November. Plant one 

 ounce to 150 feet of row, 3 pounds to one acre. If planted during hot weather, soak seed for 2 hours in water, 

 preferably on ice if convenient, and wrap in damp cloth. Keep for six days in damp cloth until sprouted, then 

 plant. Ants very often carry away the seed before sprouting but this treatment stops it. If weather is cool 

 and damp the above treatent is unnecessary. When sown direct, sow broadcast, when large enough to transplant, 

 plant 10 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart. Ap proximate time to maturity is given after each variety. This 

 varies with soil and climatic conditions. 



GRAND RAPIDS. 65 days. Non-heading, leaves crisp, light green, curled, fringed. Delightful flavor. Grown 

 extensively in home gardens as well as by market gardeners under glass. Pkt. lOo; oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 

 5 lbs. $6.25, postpaid. 

 IMPROVED ROYAL CABBAGE. 80 days. Forms large crisp, solid heads. Stands heat well, especially desir- 

 able for Southern gardeners. Only variety planted in summer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V^ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, post- 

 paid. 

 ICEBERG. 70 days. Heading, curled, medium size, crisp, green fringed leaves enclosing crisp, white interior. A 

 very popular variety. Very popular for shipping and table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V^ lb. 60c; lb. $1.75; 5 Ibi. 

 $7.50, postpaid. 



LARGE SALAMANDER. 75 days. Heading, very large, light green, com- 

 pact, often weighing from 2 to 3 pounds. Stands heat and drought well. 

 Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20o; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lb». 

 $6.25, postpaid. 

 CHICKEN LETTUCE. "We highly recommend this for chickens or 

 rabbit feeding, very productive, when cut, starts right in to grow again. 

 This variety of lettuce does not head but sends up stalks 3 to 4 feet high. 

 Heavily leaved which can be pulled off like Kale. Pkt. 10c; oz., 20c; 

 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6Ji5, postpaid. 

 R03IAINE or PARIS WHITE COS. 70 days. Loose spoon shaped leaves, 

 loose heads. Bleached by tying up leaves. Delightful tasting, an ex- 

 cellent variety both for market gardeners and home gardens. Pkt. lOei 

 oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 6 lbs. 96.25, postpaid. 

 STECKLER'S SELECTED BIG BOSTON. 70 days. Extra large, round, 

 very firm, light green heads. Majority of market gardeners as well as 

 home gardeners in South are growing this variety for shipment and 

 table use. Pkt. lOo; oz. 20o; ^ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ib», $6.25, postp&id. 

 STECKLER'S NEW YORK WONDERFUL. 80 days. Crisp, large head*, 

 dark green colored leaves. Produces most compact heads, the best and 

 most popular variety on the market, often marketed as Improved Ice- 

 berg, Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20o; ^ lb. 60c; lb. $1.75; 

 5 lbs. $7.50, postpaid. 



Steclder'8 BIgr Boston 



