Swiss Chard Produces an Abundance of Healthful "Greens" 



WINDSOR BEANS 



ITALIAN or ENGLISH. Long variety. Edible condition 



about 75 days. Plant about two beans every 6 inches 

 , and 2^ feet between rows. Used same as Lima beans. 

 Of late it has gained fame and is being planted extensively 

 by Italian gardeners for shipping and for home use. Pkt. 

 10c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. 

 peck, $2.10; 60 lb. bu. $9.60. 



POLE WAX BEANS 



GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX POLE. 74 days to edible con- 

 dition. An early and attractive sort, one of the best of 

 wax-podded snap pole beans. Pods are six to eight inches 

 long, borne in abundant dusters, each containing from 

 three to six pods varying in color from golden yellow to 

 creamy white, very good quality and highly recommended 

 for shipping and home use. Pkt. 10c; lb. 35c; 5 lbs. 

 $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $2.40; 60 lb. 

 bu. $8.50. 



POLE LIMA BEANS 



CAROLINA or SEWEE. 77 days to edible condition. Very 

 early and reliable pole lima especially adapted for plant- 



ing in the South. Vigorous growing, and pods dark 

 green, short, about three inches and curved. Highly 

 recommended for home and shipping purposes. Pkt. 10c; 

 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. 

 peck, $1.80; 60 lb. bu. $6.50. 



SPOTTED or FLORIDA BUTTER. 78 days to edible con- 

 dition. Larger pods than Carolina, very prolific, in great 

 demand by Southern gardeners and for home consump- 

 tion. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Not 

 prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $2.25; 60 lb. bu. $8.00. 



SOUTHERN WILLOW LEAP. 82 days to edible condition. 

 Similar to the Sewee but a heavier yielder, early and 

 prolific, leaves are willow leaf in shape and produces pods 

 from the bottom to the very top of the vine. Hardy, 

 early and drouth-resistant, thrives in sandy land, good 

 shipper and excellent for home use. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 

 5 lbs. $1.00. postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $2.25; 

 60 lb. bu. $8.00. 



LARGE WHITE LIMA. 88 days. Called King of the 

 Garden. A true large lima pole bean, vigorous grower 

 with extra large greenish white beans. A late variety 

 and extensively planted. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 lb. peck, $2; 60 lb. bu. $7.50. 



STECKLER'S GARDEN BEETS 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States. Spring, January to July; Fall, September to December. Edible condition 

 about 62 days from time of planting seed. Plant 2 ounces to 150 feet of row, 12 pounds to one acre. Sow in thick rowB 

 12 inches apart or sow broadcast and thin to 10 inches apart. 



Crosby's Egyptian 



CHICAGO EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Oval 

 shape, dark red flesh, smooth skin, a favorite 

 among private and market gardeners. Ex- 

 tensively used for canning and shipping. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 65c; 5 lbs. 

 $2.90, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lb. lots, 

 $4.90; 25 lbs. $11.00. 



CROSBY'S EARLY EGYPTIAN. Beets globe 

 shaped, center of beet light blood red, ten- 

 der, excellent eating. Grown extensively by 

 market gardeners in South for shipping and 

 home use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; 

 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $2.90. postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lb. lots, $4.90; 25 lbs. $11.00. 



DETROIT DARK RED. Beets oval shaped, 

 flesh of beet very dark red, an excellent va- 

 riety for shipping and eating. A favorite of 

 many large Southern market gardeners. Ex- 

 cellent for canning and shipping. Pkt. 5c; 



oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.00, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $4.90; 25 

 lbs. $11.00. 



WONDER BEET. One of the earliest of table 

 beets for outside culture. Bright red skin, 

 Vermillion red flesh with distinct zones of 

 lighter red. Of excellent quality, being 

 sweet, tender and free from fibrous roots, 

 good shipping and canning variety. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $2.90, 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lb. lots, $4.90; 

 25 lbs. $11.00. 



FIREBALL. A new distinct variety, having 

 the finest table qualities. Flesh solid, crisp, 

 sweet and brilliant red color. Globe shape, 

 skin smooth. Especially desirable for can- 

 ning and home use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 

 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.90, postpaid. Not 

 prepaid, 10 lbs. $6.50; 25 lbs. $15.00. 



SWISS CHARD or PERPETUAL SPINACH BEET. Leaves much darker green than the Lucullus. As the outer leaves 

 are cut more come up from the center. The center seems can be cooked and served like asparagus and the leaves 

 cooked like spinach or other greens. It is undoubtedly one of the best vegetables, as this can be grown throughout 

 the summer. Planted extensively in the South both by market gardeners for shipping and by home gardeners. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.20, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $3.90; 25 lbs. $9.00. 



STECKLER'S SUGAR AND STOCK BEETS 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States. Spring, January to July; Fall, September to December. Sow 5 pounds to 

 one acre in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. When 4 or 5 inches high thin to 12 to 15 inches apart in rows. Ready for harvest 

 about 75 days after planting of seed. 



LONG RED MANGEL. Flesh white with reddish tinge. Heavy yields, 

 18 to 24 inches long, about 6 inches in diameter. We recommend 

 this as the best variety of stock beet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 

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



WHITE FRENCH SUGAR BEET. An attractive heavy yielding variety 

 used largely for stock feeding. Skin white with rose tint, flesh white, 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. Not pre- 

 paid, 10 lbs. $3.50. 



STECKLER'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



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

 Fall, September to December. Plant half ounce of seed to 150 feet 

 of row. Plant and cultivate same as cabbage. 



LONG ISLAND. The small heads growing on the stalk are gathered 

 and prepared, making an appetizing dish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 

 55c; lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $7.50, postpaid. 



Brussels Sprouts 



STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc, NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA 



