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STECKLER'S MUSTARD 



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Giant Southern Curled 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States. Fall. September to December. 

 Spring, January to June. Plant 2 ounces of seed to 150 feet of row, 2 pounds 

 to one acre. Sow either broadcast or in rows about one foot apart. Approxi- 

 mate time to edible condition of all varieties. 50 days. 

 CHINESE LARGE CABBAGE LEAVED. Large dark green, smooth leaves 



sometimes 2 to 3 feet high and one foot wide; excellent variety. Pkt. 



5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 15c; lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 



10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $5.75. 

 GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Pale green, large curled leaves, scalloped 



edges, the most extensively grown variety. Highly recommended for 



shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb, 15c; lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 



Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $5.75. 

 WHITE or YELLOW LONDON (for pickling;). This is the common white 



Mustard of commerce, used both as a salad and for flavoring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 



10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 

 JAPANT!SE MUSTARD SPINACH. Often called Tendergreen. Can be sown 



nearly every month in the year in the South. Easy to grow and ready for 



market in 25 to 30 days. Requires 3 to 5 pounds to the acre and planted 



in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Withstands the extreme summer heat and is resistant 



to cold weather. Leaves are large, oblong and dark green in color with small 



center rib. Cooked same as Spinach, Turnip or Mustard Green. Pkt. 5c; 



oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $3.50; 



25 lbs. $7.50. 

 FLORIDA BROAD LEAF. This is a quick growing and very productive variety which remains in condition for use a 



long time The leaves are rounded, very slightly crumpled, unfrilled, and very large. They are medium light green 



with a broad pale green midrib. This variety has become very popular in the past few years. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 



lb. 15c; lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $5.75. 



STECKLER'S OKRA 



Culture' — Planting time, Southern States. Spring. March to June ; Fall, July to 

 ^ October. Sow in rows about 2 feet apart and after plants are nicely started thin to 



8 to 10 inches apart in row. 10 ounces will plant 150 feet of row, 20 pounds to one 

 acre. The famous soup called "Gumbo" made in the South is prepared with Okra, 

 also makes a delicious salad. Approximate number of days to edible condition is given 

 after each variety. This varies with climatic conditions and soil. 



DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC. 60 days. Dwarf plant, but a very heavy bearer. Very 

 prolific. We recommend this variety verv highly for shipping and table use. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 8c; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.00. 



FRENCH MARKET DWARF PROLIFIC. 60 days. Starts bearing when 

 plant is very small, heavy producer, one of the most popular varieties, 

 planted extensively. Cannot be recommended too highly. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 8c; 1/4 lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 

 $2.00. 

 TALL GROWING. 70 days. Long green pods, round near the end and 

 tender, the most popular variety grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1/4 lb. 15c; 

 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.00. 

 WHITE VELVET (Lady Finger). 60 days. Medium size round white 

 pods, prolific producer. A favorite variety for canning purposes. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 8c; V4 lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs. $2.00. 



STECKLER'S ONIONS 



French Market Dwarf 



FROTSCHER'S RED CREOLE. 130 days 



shaped, reddish colored bulb, excellent tasting, good keeper and heavy 



producer. This variety constitutes one of the important crops in 



Louisiana. New crop in July. 

 RED WETHERSFIELD. 130 days. Large, broad, flat, reddish colored 



bulbs, keeps excellently, good producer, well liked wherever grown. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00, postpaid. 

 YELLOW PRIZETAKER. 120 days. One of the largest size yellowish 



red color, excellent mild flavor, a favorite. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vi !!>• 



90c; lb. $3.00, postpaid. 

 YELLOW BERMUDA. 120 days. Large flat yellowish colored onion. 



very popular for market as well as home garden. Grown extensively 



throughout the South. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 

 CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA. 120 days. Large flat, pure white onion. 



mild and delicious flavor, one of the finest and most popular varieties 



grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 



Culture — Planting time. Spring, January to June ; Fall, September 

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

 Onions grow best in rich, loamy soils. When young plants are about the 

 size of a goose quill, transplant to open ground 4 inches apart and 12 

 to 18 inches between rows. Cultivate sufficiently to keep out weeds. Ap- 

 proximate number of days from time of planting seed is given after each 

 varietv. This varies with climatic and soil conditions. 

 DANVER'S YELLOW GLOBE. 130 days. Large globe shaped, brown- 

 ish yellow bulbs, grown extensively for sets, an excellent variety. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.00, postpaid. 



Very large, semi-globe 



Yellow Bermuda Onion 



STECKLER'S ONION SETS 



Onion sets are largely for planting home gardens for early greens 

 and also for market. Plant in rich, well cultivated ground in rows 

 10 to 12 inches apart, and 2 inches apart in the row, S bushels to 

 the acre. Plant for spring from January until April. Fall. Septem- 

 ber to November. 



RED WETHERSFIELD. Very hardv. good keepers, one of the best 

 red onions for all purposes. Lb. SOc; 3 lbs. for 80c. postpaid. 



YELLOW DANVERS. Make medium sized, globe shaped, yellow 

 onions, very fine. Lb. SOc; 3 lbs. SOc, postpaid. 



WHITE SILVER SKIN. Very attractive onion, makes large silvery 

 onions. Lb. SOc; S lbs. SOc, postpaid. 



