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. 



FORT MYERS MARKET— 85 days. Vigorous 

 and productive high bush, nearly egg 

 shaped, ideal size for shipping. Deep 

 purplish black color. 



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 l'/i ounces to 150 feet of row. Sow 

 in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet apart 

 and cover V4 to Vz inch with earth. When 

 plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 inches 

 apart ia 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. 



)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. 



(g) 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 

 rag. 



DIPPER — Long handled gourd, dippers are 

 made from this variety. 



ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 



▼azzi)— 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 usetui 

 for flavoring. 



CORIANDER — Annual, its tender leaves are 

 usually used for soups and salads. 



DILI, — 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 2Vz 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, S1.75, postpaid. Not pre- 

 paid, S12.50 per 1000. 



Eggplant Prices ^ 



N. O. Market or Large Purple $ .15 



Black Beauty 15 



Florida High Bush „. 15 



Improved New York Spineless 15 



Creole 20 



Fort Meyers Market 15 



Fennel Prices ^ — 



Italian or Florence S .10 



Garlic Prices r^~ 



Garlic 



Endive Prices 



Full Hearted Batavian $ .10 



Italian Red Ribbed 



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$ .55 

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-Postpaid- 

 Vi lb. 

 $1.80 



1.80 



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1.80 



Lb. 



$6.00 

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5 lbs. 



$29.00 

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 29.00 



-Postpaid- 



Oz. 



S .25 



1/4 lb. 

 S .55 



Lb. 

 S1.50 



— Postpaid 



Oz. V 4 lb. 



Lb. 

 $ .60 



STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



Pkg. 



Postpaid- 



Oz. 1/4 lb. 



Lb. 



5 lbs. 



$ .10 



$ .20 S .40 



$1.25 



$ 5.50 



.10 



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1.25 



5.50 



