6 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
POLE LIMA BEANS 
CAROLINA or SEWEE. 82 days to edible condition. Very early 
and reliable pole lima especially adapted for planting in the South. 
Vigorous growing, and pods dark green, short, about three inches 
and curved. Highly recommended for home and shipping pur- 
poses. Pkt. 10e; lb. 35e; 5 Ibs. $1.35, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
15 Ib. peck $2.40; 60 Ib. bu. $8.50. 
SPOTTED or FLORIDA BUTTER. 82 days to edible condition. 
Larger pods than Carolina, very prolific, in great demand by 
Southern gardenérs and for home consumption. Pkt. 10e; Ih. 
35e3; 5 Ibs. $1.35, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 Ib. peck, $2.50; 
60 Ib. bu. $9.00. 
SOUTHERN WILLOW LEAF. 82 days to edible condition. Simi- 
lar 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. 10e; Ib. 35e; 5 Ibs. $1.35, postpaid. Not prepaid, 15 Ib. 
peck $2.50; 60 Ib. bu. $9.00. 
Steckler’s Garden Beets 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to July; Fall, September to December. Edible con- 
dition about 62 days from time of planting seed. Plant 2 ounces to 150 feet of row, 12 pounds to one acre. Sow 
in thick rows 12 inches apart or sow broadcast and thin to 10 inches apart. 
CHICAGO EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Oval shape, dark red flesh, smooth skin, a favorite 
among private and market gardeners. Extensively used for canning and shipping. Pkt. 
5es oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e;3 lb. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN. Beets globe shaped, center of best light blood red, ten- 
der, excellent eating. Grown extensively by market gardeners in South for shipping and 
home use. PkKt. 5e€; oz. 10c; % lb. 25e; lb. Z5e3 5 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
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. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib., 25e3 lb. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Carolina 
FIREBALL. <A new distinct variety, having the finest 
table qualities. Flesh solid, crisp, sweet and brilliant ! 
red color. Globe shape, skin smooth. Especially de- 
sirable for canning or pickling. An ideal beet for 
marketing and for home use. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10ce; % Ib. 
25e; Ib. SOc; 5 Ibs. $3.20, postpaid. 
WONDER BEET. One of the earliest of table beets for 
outside culture. Bright red skin, vermilion red flesh 
with distinct zones of lighter red. Of excellent qual- Crosby’s Early 
ity being sweet, tender and free from fibrous roots, 
good shipping and canning variety. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 
1% Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
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 stems 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. 5e, oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e; 5 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Sugar and Stock Beets 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. 
Spring, January to July; Fall, September to De- 
cember. 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. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 
Ib. 20c; lb. 50c;3 5 Ibs. $2.00, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard 
Steckler’s “‘Boiling Greens” Collection 
This collection consists of four of the best greens 
which produce an abundance of nutritious and appe- 
tizing top growth. 
Fla. Broad Leaved Mustard, Swiss Chard or Spinach 
Beet, Flanders Spinach and Kale, 1 oz. of each (45c 
value) 25c, postpaid. 
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