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STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



STECKLER'S CRESS 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States, Spring, January to April. Fall, September to December. Broad leaf, 



plant 3 ounces to 150 feet of row. "Water Cress — 2 ounces ■will plant space about 9x9 feet in water. 



BBOAD LEAVED or UPLAND CRESS. This variety is extensively cultivated for market. It is sown from early Fall 

 to late Spring. The leaves resemble Water Cress. It is considered a wholesome dish as a salad alone or as a com- 

 bination salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.40, postpaid. 



WATER CRESS. Used extensively for salad making. About 75 days to edible or marketable condition. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.75, postpaid. 



CARDOON. Sow seed in open ground in early spring in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and plants 1 to 2 feet apart in the rows. 

 The blanched stalks and ribs will become fit for use in 3 to 4 weeks and are a fine winter vegetable. Grown in 

 the same manner as Celery and blanched in the same manner. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vk lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S EGG PLANTS 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States, Spring, January to March; 

 in hotbeds. In open ground, April to June. Fall, September to October. 

 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. 



BLACK BEAUTY. 85 days. Rich shiny purplish black color, heavy 

 producing plants, hardy, grown very extensively by small and large 

 gardeners, for shipping and table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; V4 lb. 85c; 

 lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.00, postpaid. 



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 

 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. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. 85c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.00, postpaid. 



IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS. 83 days. Large sized very dark 

 purple fruits. Plants produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very popular 

 variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 85c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.00, post- 

 paid. 



FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. ..90 days. Very large, dark rich purple fruits 

 of excellent quality. Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popularity 

 every year. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 85c; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $14.00, 

 postpaid. 



New York Improved Egg Plant 



STECKLER'S ENDIVE 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring. February to June; 

 Fall, September to November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row. 3 lbs. 

 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. Approxi- 

 mate time to edible condition of the two varieties is 75 days. Bleached 

 by tying up leaves or covering plants. 



BROAD LEAVED or BATAVIAN ESCAROLLE. Broad flat, deep green 

 leaves, excellent flavor, very hardy, grown very extensively throughout 

 the South, both for table and market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



ITALIAN RED RIBBED (Panacalier) . Hardy, vigorous growing endive 

 with bright, deep green leaves, the mid-ribs of the outer leaves are 

 usually tinged Avith rose. The dense mass of deeply divided leaves 

 formed in the center blanches very readily to a rich cream color. Highly 

 esteemed for shipping and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



FULL-HEART BATAVIAN. 90 days. An improved variety with 

 large leaves, broader and thicker and earlier in maturity than any 

 other variety. Plants are upright growing, compact heart that blanches 

 easily. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



Italian Red-Ribbed Endive 



STECKLER'S FENNEL 



tifalian or Florence, Imported) 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March 

 to Jiine; Fall, August to November. Plant 1% oz. to 150 

 feet of row. Sow in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet 

 apart and cover i/4 to V2 incb with earth. When plants are 

 2 inches high, thin to 10 inches 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. Growing in popularity. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S GARLIC (Sets) 



Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, Jan- 

 uary to June; Fall, September to November. 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. 1 lb. 30c; 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.00. 



STECKLER'S 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 re- 

 moved and the sponge-like interior cleaned and dried, 

 then used as dish rag. 



DIPPER. Long handled gourd, dippers are made from this 

 variety. 



ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Caravazzi). Used 

 same as squash or pumpkin, grows to length of 24 to 36 

 inches, resembles that of 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 uninjured by cold or Avet 

 weather, used as a nest egg and for darning purposes. 



CASABA BANANA. Wax Gourd. A strong growing vine 

 with long shaped, dark crimson 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. 



