EGG PLANT 



Culhue ^ FIcmting time, Southern States: 

 Spring, Jcnucry tc >.'arch, in hotbeds; in open 

 ground, April to June. Fall, September to 

 October. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 feet 

 of row. Approxiiriate ttme to edible condition 

 is given after name of each variety; this 

 varies, due to climatic and soil conditions. 

 Half pound of seed vrill furnish plants for 

 one acre. 



NEW ORLEANS MARKET or LARGE PUR- 

 PLE — SO days. This is the variety main- 

 ly 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 vege- 

 tables, is preferable to Northern seed, 

 as it will germinate more readily and 

 the plant will last longer during the 

 hot season. Best variety for shipping 

 and home use. 



FORT MYERS MARKET — 85 days. Vigorous 



and productive high bush, nearly egg 

 shaped, ideal size for shipping. Deep 



purplish black color. 



MISSION BEU HYBRID— 70 days. Heavy 

 yielder, deep oval in shape, tapering 

 towards stem, dark and smooth. 



BLACK BEAUTY — 85 days. Rich, shiny pur- 

 plish black color, heavy producing plants, 

 hardy, grov,-n very extensively by small 

 end large gardeners. 



FLOHIDA HIGH BUSH— 60 days. Very large, 

 dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 

 Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 

 ity every year. 



: fennel: 



(Italian or Florence, Imported) 



Culture— Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, March to June; Fall, August to No- 

 vember. Plant IVi ounces to 150 feet of row. 

 Sow in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet 

 opart and cover 1/i to V2 inch vrith earth. 

 When plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 

 jiches apart in row. Blanch the stems. Used 

 extensively 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 

 November. Plant one pound to 150 feet of row, 

 3G0 pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches apart 

 and about one inch deep in row 2 to 3 feet 

 apart. Used very extensively throughout the 

 South for flavoring stev^s, roasts and various 

 other dishes. About 90 days to edible condi- 

 tion. 



HERBS 



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 roivs 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 BATAVLAN— 90 days. An 

 improved variety with large lecrves, 

 broader and thicker and earlier in ma- 

 turity than any other variety. Plants 

 are upright growing, compact heart that 

 blanches easily. 

 ITALIAN RED RIBBED (Pemacaller) — 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 

 the center blanches readily to rich cream 

 color. 



GOURDS 



All at 20c per packet, postpaid. 

 Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 



Spring, March to June; growrn very easily, 



makes ornamental vines, usually grown on 



trellis or fence. Do not plant near pumpkins 



or squash as their taste will bo affected. 



DISHCLOTH— When fully ripe the skin can 

 be easily removed and the sponge-like in- 

 terior cleaned and dried, then used as 

 dish rag. 



DIPPER — Long handled gourd, dippers are 

 made from this variety. 



ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cora- 

 vazzi) — Used same as squash or pumpkin, 

 grows to length of 24 to 36 inches, re- 

 sembles a bat, blunt at one end and taper- 

 ing to the other end. One of the finest 

 vegetables extensively used by Louisiana 

 gardeners, principally by the Italian ele- 

 ment. 



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 doming purposes. 



CA3ABANANA— Wax Gourd. A sti-ong grow- 

 ing v:ne v/ith long shaped, dark crimson 

 fruit, -.vhich looks very ornamental. It is 

 used for preserves. March to May. None 



ORNAMENTAL — Planted for ornamental vines, 

 produces a variety of small colored gourds. 



Aromatic Medicinal and Pot. 

 Planted in Early Spring. 



ANISE — An annual, cultivated for its seeds 

 and its leaves which leave a fragrant 

 agreeable scent and a pleascmt taste. 

 Pkt. ISc. 



BORAGE — Splendid leaves for flavoring. 

 Pkt. 15c. 



CARAWAY (Kuemmel) — The seeds ore use- 

 ful for ilavormg. Pkt. ISc. 



CORIANDER — Annual, its tender leaves are 

 usually used for soups and salads. Pkt. ISc. 



DILL — Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, 

 which are used for medicinal purposes and 

 for flavoring pickles. Pkt 15c. 



FENNEL — Perennial, tea is made from the 

 seed and is an excellent remedy for colic 

 and stomach complaints. Pkt. 15c. 



MARJORAM — Biennial, the leaves are used 

 in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of 

 sausage, an aromatic of sv/eet flavor. Pkt. 

 15c. 



ROSEMARY — Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 

 Pkt. 15c. 



RUE — For medicinal purposes; good for all 

 fowls also. Pkt. 15c. 



SUMMER SAVORY— Flavorin. Pkt 15c. 



SAGE— Perennial, tea made from these leaves 

 is an excellent means of producing per- 

 sDiration. Pkt. 20c. 



SWEET BASIL — Annual, the leaves are used 

 for highly seasoned dishes as well as in 

 soups, stevrs and sauces. Pkt. 20c. 



THYME — Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent 

 remedy for nervous headaches. Pkt. 20c. 



HORSERADISH (Roots) 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, January to April. Set out roots in rich, 

 moist, well prepared ground in rows 2V2 feet 

 apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 

 of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 

 thoroughly until tops cover ground. 



Dozen 65c; 100 S3.25, postpaid. Not pre- 

 paid, S21.75 per 1,000. 



Eggplant Prices 



Pkg. 



N. O. Market or Large Purple S .15 



Black Beauty JS 



Florida High Bush IS 



Fort Myers Market 15 



Mission BeUs Hybrid 75 



Fennel Prices 



Italian or Florence 



Garlic Prices 



Garlic 



GOURDS 



-Postpaid 



Pkg. 



S .10 



Oz. 1/4 lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 



Sl.OO S3.00 S9.00 S40.00 



.75 2.50 9.00 43.75 



.75 2.50 9.00 43.75 



.90 2.90 9.50 



Postpaid - 



Oz. 



S .35 



1/4 lb. Lb. 



S .65 S 2.50 



,— Postoaid— 

 Lb. 

 S .90 



Endi 



FORT MYERS MARKET 



ive f rices 



Full Hearted Batavian 

 Italian Red Ribbed 



Pkg. 



..S .10 

 .10 



Posloaid 



Oz. J-i lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 



S .35 S .80 S 2.50 S11.75 



.35 .80 2.50 11.75 



STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc.. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



