There Are No Better Greens Grown Than SPINACH 



SPINACH 



Cultuie — Planting time, Southern States, Spring, 

 January to June; Fall (main crop), September to 

 December. Plant 3 ounces to 150 feet of row, 10 

 pounds per acre. Sown broadcast in fields or in 

 rows about 12 inches apart (small gardens). There 

 is no better greens produced than Spinach. Rich, 

 moist ground is best and grows better when season 

 has cool nights. Approximate time to edible condi- 

 tion is given after each variety. This varies with 

 climatic conditions and soil. 



BROAD LEAVED FLANDERS— 70 days. Very large, 

 broad leaves, grows erect, very extensively 

 grown, fine flavor. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; I/4 lb., 15c; lb., 3Sc; 5 lbs., 

 S1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., S2.00. 



/^ NOBEL GIANT LEAVED — The best smooth 

 ^S' leaved sort. Produces a large mass of very 

 thick rounded leaves of enormous size, a quick 

 grower and stands very long before bolting. 

 "Nobel" is an ideal variety for truckers and 

 canners. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.00. 



EXTRA LARGE LEAVED SAVOY— 60 days. Very 

 large, thick leaves, slightly curled. The best and 

 most extensively grown variety for market. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.00. 



KING OF DENMARK — 40 days. Long, very thick 

 leaves, dark colored, an excellent variety and 

 very popular. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., ISc; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.00. 



NEW ZEALAND— 90 days. Dark green, thick suc- 

 culent, heat resistant, grows well all summer, 

 very popular. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., ISc; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., 

 $2.25, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S FULLBASKET— 60 days. Leaves often 

 20 inches across, very tender and of excellent 

 flavor. V(/e recommend this variety very highly. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., 

 $2.00, postpaid. 



Large Leaved Savoy 



SALSIFY or Oyster Plant 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States, Spring, 

 January to June; Fall, August to December. Plant 

 21/2 ounces to 150 feet of row, 8 pounds per acre. 

 Spade ground deeply and mix with well pulverized 

 manure. Sow in rows 10 inches apart. Grown in 

 both large and small Southern gardens. Edible 

 condition 150 days after planting. Taste similar to 

 oysters. 



SANDWICH ISLAND— Pkt., lOc; oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 



SQUASH 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States, Spring, 

 March to July; Fall, August to November. Plant 

 11/2 ounces to 150 feet of row, 4 pounds per acre. 

 Prepare hills by mixing well rotted manure in each 

 hill and pulverizing thoroughly. Plant 6 to 8 seeds 

 in each hill. Summer varieties, hills should be 3 to 

 4 feet apart each way, winter varieties 6 to 8 feet. 

 When well started thin to 3 plants to each hill. 

 Do not bruise when gathering. Approximate num- 

 ber of days to edible condition is given after each 

 variety. This varies, due to climatic and soil con- 

 ditions. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH or PATTY PAN— 53 days. Vine 



dwarf in habit, produces round scalloped squash 

 4 inches thick and about 9 inches in diameter. 

 The most popular variety in the South. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 5 lbs., 

 $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 



COCOZELLE or ITALIAN GREEN STRIPED— 90 days. 

 Fruit somewhat shaped like a Banana Canta- 

 loupe, 12 to 15 inches long and about 5 inches 

 thick. WTien young, dark green, afterwards light 

 yellow. Excellent for slicing and frying like egg- 

 plant. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 5 lbs., 

 3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 



LONG YELLOW or SUMMER CROOKNECK— 80 days. 

 Produces crooked shaped yellow squash. Thick, 

 fine quality flesh. Very popular. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; I/4 lb., 30c; lb., 70c; 5 lbs., 

 $3.00, postpaid. 



ZUCCHINI — 60 days. An increasingly popular sort 

 of the Italian Marrow group. Fruits weigh 3 to 4 

 pounds, nearly cylindrical, and straight. Color 

 medium green, mottled with creamy-grey and 

 lighter green stripes. Flesh firm and delicately 

 flavored. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., 

 $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 



Zucchini 



GIANT SUMMER STHAIGHTNECK— 55 days. An im- 

 provement on the Crookneck variety. Fruits are 

 thick, heavily warted, straight and bright orange 

 yellow color. Highly recommended for home and 

 shipping. 



Pkg., 5c; oz., ISc; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs,. 

 $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 



WHITE SHALLOTS 



Culture — Planted August to March. For home con- 

 sumption and Northern markets. 6 bushels per acre 

 in 4 foot rows. The quantity to be expected from 

 an acre, if planted in field culture, 4 foot rows, 

 would be from 50 to 60 barrels, but if planted, as 

 is done near New Orleans, in 2 foot rows, 100 to 

 125 barrels if planted in August and September. 

 If planted later, they do not multiply so well. 



STECKLER'S VTOITE SHALLOTS— Sold out— Ready in 

 July. 



For Both Vegetable andGreens Plant Turnips 



TURNIPS 



Culture — Planted August to November. For home 

 consumption and northern markets. Plant IV2 ounces 

 to 150 foot rows, 4 pounds to one acre. Sow broad- 

 cast, or in rows IV2 to 2 feet apart. Cover a half- 

 inch. Thin out as overcrowding hinders proper de- 

 velopment. Turnips grow better in a light, rich 

 soil. Turnips and Rutabagas are also used exten- 

 sively for feeding stock; however, do not feed them 

 to milch cows as it affects the taste of the milk. 

 The approximate number of days to maturity is 

 given after each variety. This varies with climatic 

 and soil conditions. 



AMBER GLOBE — 70 days. Globe shaped, large, at- 

 tractive color, very productive. Used extensively, 

 both for shipping and table use. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA— 80 days. Ob- 

 long shape, yellow flesh, very solid, used exten- 

 sively for table as well as stock feeding. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



EXTRA EARLY WHITE EGG— 60 days. Egg-shaped, 

 white, thick skin, firm flesh. A good keeper, a 

 popular variety. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



LARGE COW HORN — 90 days. Large, white horn- 

 shaped turnip, average about 9 inches long, very 

 large producer, an excellent variety. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN— 70 days. Med- 

 ium sized, round, yellow flesh, firm, very hardy 

 and productive. A popular variety among South- 

 ern farmers. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— 60 days. Large globe 

 shape white turnip with purple top. One of our 

 best and most popular varieties. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., I5c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



STECKLER'S JAPANESE TURNIP (Shogin)— 70 days. 

 Large white, semi-flat, heavy producer, good 

 keeper, used both for table and stock. Louse and 

 disease resistant. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN— 40 days. Flat, 

 smooth, medium size, bright purple top. A fav- 

 orite wherever grown. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., 

 $2.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $4.00. 



EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED— 50 days. Med- 

 ium size, flat, fine grained and tender, an excel- 

 lent variety. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



SEVEN TOP — 70 days. Tops very large and makes 

 excellent greens and salads. Very hardy roots, 

 an excellent variety for the South. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 SI. 60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



WHITE FLAT DUTCH— 46 days. An early variety, 

 excellent for home and market gardeners. Tops 

 small, strap leaved. Roots flat, white through- 

 out, fine grained, sweet and tender. 

 Pkt., Sc; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., 

 $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



SORREL (Broadleaved) 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States, Spring, 

 January to April; Fall, September to December. 

 Plant 21/2 ounces to 150 feet of row. Sow in rows 

 one foot apart. Used like Spincch as well as in 

 salad and in soup. Edible condition about 85 days 

 after planting. Planted in many small gardens 

 throughout the South. 



STECKLER'S SORREL (Broadleaved)— Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 20c; 1/4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



Japanese 

 Foliage 

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