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J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET (Melllotiis Indlca). Sometimes called Sour Clover. Grows about 10 to 15 in. high. 

 Early producer. A popular variety among many farmers. Sow in early Spring or Fall, 20 lbs. per acre. 

 1 lb. 30o; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 



JOHNSON GRASS. Perennial with cane like roots. Hogs are very fond of this. Requires 1 to li/^ 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. 1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 



ORCHARD. One of the best varieties for hay and pasture in the South. Very hardy, starts early in Spring 

 and continues well into the winter. Bears close grazing and is very long lived. Grown very extensively in 

 the South for pasture and hay. Sow from September to June, 45 pounds per acre. Lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25, post- 

 paid. 



RED TOP. Recleaned. Perennial, height 1 to 2 feet. Does well on low, wet lands. This is an excellent pas- 

 ture and hay grass. An excellent variety, 30 pounds per acre. Sow from October to February. Prices: lb. 

 40c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 



DOMESTIC or AMERICAN RYE. The winter lawn for Southern homes. Southern winter lawns are greatly 

 admired and enjoyed and are produced with very little expense. The summer lawn grasses die out when frosts 

 and cold weather come. Rye Grass is planted from September 15th to about April 1st. It comes up very 

 quickly. Sow 350 pounds to the acre, for lawn and golf courses and 150 pounds per acre for meadows. For a 

 city lot 30x120, 30 lbs., or 1 lb. to 10 sq. feet. 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 



NOTE: We have discontinued the Imported Italian and English Rye Gi 

 and not giving the results that our Domestic Rye is giving. 



due to their extreme high price 



STECKLER'S SUNNY SOUTH LAWN (Mixture). Plant Septe nber to April 150 pounds per acre. 

 cess has been reported from the planting of this mixture. 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 



Great suc- 



Steckler's Winter Lawn and Golf Link Grass 



. SUDAN. An excellent forage crop. Grows vigorously and hardy. 

 ] Yields more tonnage per acre than any other forage crop. Plant 

 i 15 pounds per acre. March and April for Spring ; August and 

 September for Fall. 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 



GUINEA GRASS. Although this grass will do well on rather poor 

 sandy land, it does much better on richer or fertilized land. 

 Wherever it has proper care the crop is enormous. A tropical 

 grass originally from Africa, it is now grown largely in the East 

 and West Indies. In Jamaica it is held next to sugar in value of 

 crop. Propagated to any desired extent it is esteemed in Florida 

 and other parts of the South as a first-class forage. Cattle eat 

 it with avidity, green or dry. Three lbs. to the acre, planted in 

 hills the same as corn. Sow during March and April. Write for 

 prices, stating quantity wanted. 



STECKLER'S WINTER LAWN AND GOLF LINK GRASS. Espe- 

 cially adapted for all lawns in the South. An old lawn which has 

 been planted with Bermuda or Carpet grass should be prepared in 

 the following manner: The grass should be mowed as closely as it 

 is possible, scarified with a rake and planted with Steckler's Winter 

 Lawn and Golf Link Grass at the rate of 350 lbs. to the acre or 

 30 lbs. to the average city lot of 30x120, or 1 lb. to 10 square 

 feet, cover this with a light loam of any sort and see that it is 

 well covered so that the seed will be in contact with the sod below 

 and the soil on top. This should not be done any earlier than 

 September 15th and not later than April 1st, as the Winter Lawn 

 grass does not last after June 1st. When this dies away either 

 the Bermuda or Carpet Grass which ever you have planted will 

 come up unnoticed. 1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50, 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 50c; bn. $1.50; 5 bu. sacks, $7.00. 



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 20 to 40 bushels per acre. Plant about April, 20 seeds in each 

 hill in rows about 1% feet apart. 



The Blue Rose is a hybrid between Japan and Honduras, a great 

 producer. 

 LADY WRIGHT. Well kno^vn medium grain. 1 lb. 30c; postpaid. 



Not prepaid, peck (11 lbs.) $1.50; bu. (44 lbs.) $5.00. 

 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 shallow 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 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE 



DAVARF ESSEX RAPE. For spring, fall or winter planting for , 



quick green forage or grazing for hogs and poultry, there is Srt««iuer s uavs 



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 broadcasted, 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 



Write Us For Prices on Larger Quantities Than Quoted, and State Quantity Wanted and When. 



