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. 
Improvea 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, 
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Batavian Full Heart 
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. 
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 
ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 
vazzi)—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 usefu 
for flavoring. 
CORIANDER—Annual, its tender leaves are 
usually used for soups and salads. 
DILL—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. 
SWE? 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 212 feet 
apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 
dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. rag. of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 
Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- thoroughly until tops cover ground. 
ity every year. DIPPER—Long handled gourd, dippers are Dozen, 45c; 100, $1.75, postpaid. Not pre- 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS—83 days. made from this variety. paid, $14.00 per 1000. 
Large sized very dark purple fruits. Plants 
produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very 
popular variety. E 1 t P © Postpaid. 
ggpiant Prices Pkg. Oz. lb. Lb. 5lbs. 
FENNEL N. O. Market or Large Purple... $.15 $.80 $2.15 $7.50 $35.00 
(Italian or Florence, Imported) Black Beauty once hs 015 .75 2.00 7.00 32.50 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, FlOtda High Bush..wemnm 15 £75 2.00 7.00 32.50 
Spring, March to June; Fall, August to Novem. Improved New York Spineless. oa piel S -75 2.00 7.00 32.50 
ber. Plant 14 ounces to 150 feet of row. Sow Fortes: Meyers) Marke ticecisiics eccrescocecostecsececvoevcccssces 15 -80 2.15 7.50 
in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet apart 
and cover ¥% to 2 inch with earth. en 
plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 inches u a 
apart in row. Blanch the stems. Used ex- Fennel Prices Postpaid 
tensively by Italians of New Orleans and Pkg. Oz. V4 lb. Lb. 
vicinity and for shipping to Eastern markets. Italian or Florence sei heii ch ccecsosesasecosnss $ .10 $ .35 $ .60 $1.75 
Used very much the same as celery. 
GARLIC (Sets) Garlic Prices Pig)’ fOn) ine 1s. 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, Garlic wcccccccsccsereee SraMisnstacantectetsascntavarere seassestecncerese $ .60 
Spring, January to June; Fall, September to No- 
Mache aise one pound bo Ne feet of row: 
pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches apart an P * Ee Near Pla eA 
anon one inch deep 2 ws zits 3 et eee Endive Prices Pkg. Oz. 8 Wes Lb. 5 lbs. 
sed very extensively throughout the Sou é 
for flavoring stews, roasts and various other Full Hearted Batavian..........scssccsecsssssesseessscenssees $ .10 $ .25 $ .60 $1.50 $ 7.00 
dishes. About 90 days to edible condition. Italian Red Ribbed ... -10 25 -60 1.50 7.00 
STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inec., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 9 
