12 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
Steckler’s Herbs 
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. 
ANISE. An annual, cultivated for its seeds and its 
leaves which have a fragrant, agreeable scent and a 
pleasant taste. 
BORAGE. Splendid leaves for flavoring. 
CARA ME Kuemmel. The seeds are useful for fla- 
voring. 
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 
Planted in Early Spring. 
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 ex- 
cellent means of producing perspiration. 
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. 
complaints. Prices on above: Pkt. 10c, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S HORSERADISH, (Roots) 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to April, 
set out roots in rich moist, well prepared ground in rows 2% feet 
apart, set roots vertical small end down, top of root 1 to 2 inches below 
surface. Cultivate thoroughly until tops cover ground. Grown ex- 
tensively by home gardeners as well as market gardeners. 
25c; 100, $2.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, $12.00 per 1000. 
STECKLER’S SIBERIAN KALE or BORECOLE 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, Spring, March to September; 
Fall, October to January. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
Grown both for a forage crop as well as for table use as greens. Sow 
and cultivate same as Cabbage to which family Kale belongs. About 9U 
days to edible condition. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ™%4 lb. 30e; Ib. $1.00; 5 Ibs. 
$4.00, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S KOHLRABI 
WHITE VIENNA. Culture—Planting time. Spring, January to April; 
Fall, September to December. One ounce will produce about 3000 
plants. The bulb shaped root is used similar to turnip and leaves 
similar to cabbage. Sow in light, rich soil in rows 1% feet apart, 
then thin to about 6 inches apart in rows. Approximate time to 
edible condition, 65 days. 1% lb. to the acre. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % 
lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S LEEK 
Culture—Planting time. Spring, January to June; Fall, September 
to November. Plant 4 ounces to 150 feet of row. Also sown broadcast 
and then transplant 6 inches apart in rows about 12 inches apart, 4 Ibs. 
to the acre. Belongs to onion family and is used for flavoring stews 
and soups. Approximate time to edible condition is, Large London 
Flag 90 days. Large Rouen, 80 days. Large Rouen slightly smaller in 
size than the Londoa Flag. 
Dozen, 
Kohlrabi 
LARGE LONDON FLAG. Well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality and extensively 
cultivated in this country. 
LARGE ROUEN. A 1 Cz 
winter sort stands a long time in condition for use. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75ec; Ib. $2.25, postpaid. 
Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.50, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Lettuce 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to June; Fall, September to November. Plant one 
ounce to 150 feet of row, 3 pounds to one acre. If planted during hot weather, soak seed for 2 hours in water, 
preferably on ice if convenient, and wrap in damp cloth. Keep for six days in damp cloth until sprouted, then 
plant. Ants very often carry away the seed before sprouting but this treatment stops it. If weather is cool 
and damp the above treatent is unnecessary. When sown direct, sow broadcast, when large enough to transplant, 
plant 10 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart. Approximate time to maturity is given after each variety. This 
varies with soil and climatic conditions. 
GRAND RAPIDS. 65 days. Non-heading, leaves crisp, light green, curled, fringed. Delightful flavor. Grown 
extensively in home gardens as well as by market gardeners under glass. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 
5 Ibs. $8.25, postpaid. ‘ 
IMPROVED ROYAL CABBAGE. 80 days. Forms large crisp, solid heads. Stands heat well, especially desir- 
able for Southern gardeners. Only variety planted in summer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50, post- 
paid. ; 
ICEBERG. 70 days. 
very popular variety. 
$7.50, postpaid. 
Heading, curled, medium size, crisp, green fringed leaves enclosing crisp, white interior. A 
Very popular for shipping and table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 6O0c; Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. 
LARGE SALAMANDER. 75 days. Heading, very large, light green, com- 
pact, often weighing from 2 to 3 pounds. Stands heat and drought well. 
Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. 
$6.25, postpaid. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE. We highly recommend this for chickens or 
rabbit feeding, very productive, when cut, starts right in to grow again. 
This variety of lettuce does not head but sends up stalks 3 to 4 feet high. 
Heavily leaved which can be pulled off like Kale. Pkt. 10c; 0z., 20c; 
% lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.25, postpaid. 
ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS. 70 days. 
loose heads. Bleached by tying up leaves. 
cellent variety both for market gardeners and home gardens. 
oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.25, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S SELECTED BIG BOSTON. 70 days. Extra large, round, 
very firm, light green heads. Majority of market gardeners as well as 
home gardeners in South are growing this variety for shipment and 
table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.25, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S NEW YORK WONDERFUL. 80 days. Crisp, large heads. 
dark green colored leaves. Produces most compact heads, the best and 
most popular variety on the market, often marketed as Improved Ice- 
berg. Excellent for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %& Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75; 
5 lbs. $7.50, postpaid. 
Loose spoon shaped leaves, 
Delightful tasting, an ex- 
Pkt. 100; 
Steckler’s Big Boston 
