16 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
_ Steckler’s Peppers 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, December to March in 
hot beds in open ground March to June; Fall, August to November in open 
ground. 2 ounces will produce about 1500 plants, 6 ounces to one acre. Open 
ground planting 1% feet apart and 1% to 2 feet between rows. Do not plant two 
varieties close together as they mix easily. Production of peppers in the South 
is one of our large industries. Approximate time to edible condition is given 
after each variety. This varies with climatic and soil conditions. 
BIRDS EYE. In the Pod Only. 110 days. Very small red pepper, plant 2 feet 
high, very hot, used for seasoning, grown in home gardens extensively. Pkt. 
10e; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.30; Ib. $4.50, postpaid. 
CHINESE GIANT. 130 days. Very large scarlet red peppers, mild and thick 
meated, 4 inches in diameter, plants 2 feet high, one of our best and most 
popular varieties for market and home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 14 lb. 
$1.45; Ib. $5.00, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S TABASCO. 125 days. Small pointed red peppers, bush 3 feet 
Chinese Giant high. Prolific producer, very hot, the nationally known Tabasco Sauce is made 
from this excellent variety. Pkt. 10e; oz. 40e; 1%4 Ib. $1.30; Ib. $4.50, postpaid. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. 110 days. Pods 4 inches by a succession of smaller fruit. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 
long, twisted and pointed. Very pungent, bush about % Ib. $2.00; lb. $7.00, postpaid. 
3 feet tall, a favorite with many Southern gardeners. STECKLER’S ROYAL KING. 110 days. A very large 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50, postpaid. variety, bright scarlet color when ripe, bush 2% feet, 
RUBY KING. 110 days. A vigorous and productive one of the best and highly recommended by us. A 
plant 2% feet high. Peppers bright scarlet color favorite. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 95e;3 Ib. $3.25, 
; ; tpaid. 
when ripe, a very large and excellent variety, a gen- Pee : 
eral favorite among gardeners. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30e;3 Bs eee el 110 eave. elent eee ao ahen 
4 Ib. 95e; Ib. $3.25, postpaid. Dey NERY nee aed wns aU Ey Coe eer 
Many gardeners will plant no other. An excellent 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. 120 days. Large bright market and home garden variety. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 
red glossy type, similar in shape to Crimson Giant 30e; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ih. $3.50, postpaid. 
but far superior, of mild delicate Sweet flavor, WORLD BEATER. 90 days. A large red pepper, 
early and unsurpassed for shipping, a heavy thick meated, mild tasting, used extensively and well 
yielder. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 40ce; 1%4 Ih. $1.40; Ib. liked. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 95e3 Ib. $3.25, 
4.75, postpaid. postpaid. 
Steckler’s Irish Potatoes 
Culture—Planting time Southern States, Spring, January to April; Fall, (small seed potatoes), August and 
September. Potatoes thrive best in a light, dry, rich soil. For spring planting large potatoes are cut so that a 
good sized piece will contain 3 eyes. The pieces are planted in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and hills 1 to 2 feet apart 
in row. Fall seed potatoes are small and are planted whole, all varieties listed mature in about 85 to 100 days. 
A Dust Blants with Arsenate of Lead, powdered form, every 2 weeks after plants are 6 inches high for control of 
otato ugs. 
EARLY BLISS RED TRIUMPHS. Certified selected stock. Light red, medium size, round, uniform shape, eyes 
slightly depressed, an excellent variety for shipping. Grown very extensively both for home and market. 
Peck (15 Ibs.), 60e; bu. (60 Ibs.), $2.00; sack (120 Ibs.), $3.50. Not prepaid. 
IRISH COBBLER—A comparatively new and very early variety, extensively grown for market and shipping pur- 
poses. The tubers are very handsome, almost uniform in shape and size. Flesh white and excellent, skin 
creain ,with buff and white netting. It is a heavy cropper and planted extensively in the South. Peck, (15 lbs.) 
55c; bu. (60 Ibs.), $1.90; sack (100 Ibs.), $2.60. Not prepaid. 
WHITE STAR, selected stock. Long, oblong shaped, white variety, an excellent producer and very popular. 
Keeps well and is one of our best varieties. One of the leading varieties for home.and shipping purposes. 
Peck (15 Ibs.), 60e; bu. (60 Ibs.), $2.00; sack (100 Ibs.), $2.75. Not prepaid. 
Steckler’s Sweet Potatoes 
PORTO RICAN YAMS only, best variety and good keeper. Can ship into Louisiana only, and to other states on 
special permits. Peck, 65e; bu. $2.25, not prepaid. 
Steckler’s Pumpkins 
Culture—Southern States, planting time, Spring, March to 
July. Usually planted in corn fields; when grown as separate 
crop, plant in hills (10 seeds to the hill) 8 to 10 feet apart each 
way, when started, thin to 3 or 4 plants. When leaves die, cut 
pumpkins from vines, leaving 3 or 4 inches of stem and store in 
dry place; avoid bruising. One pound to 300 hills, 4 pounds to 
an acre. Approximate number of days to edible condition is 
given after each variety. This varies with climatic and soil 
conditions. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD. 80 days. Large, smooth, oval shaped, 
orange yellow color, very productive. Grown extensively thruout 
the South, mainly in cornfield, splendid for table and feeding stock. 
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; % Ih. 25e; lb. 75e, postpaid. 
LARGE CHEESE. 80 days. Bright orange color, shaped like a 
cheese, very large and indented top and bottom. Excellent qual- 
ity, well liked wherever grown. Pkt, 5e; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 
60c, postpaid. : 
GOLDEN YELLOW MAMMOTH. 100 days. Bright golden yellow 
skin, thick flesh, excellent quality, splendid keeper. Weight 50 
to 80 Ibs., cannot be beaten as a pie pumpkin and for stock feed- 
ing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 40e; lh. $1.25, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S GREEN STRIPED CASHAW. 90 days. Large 
white with green stripe, with crooked neck, flesh light yellow, 
thick, coarse, but sweet. Planted more extensively in the South 
than any other variety, very popular. One of the best for pie 
making and excellent keeper. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. Large Cheese 
$1.25, postpaid. 4 
SMALL SUGAR. 75 days. Deep orange yellow skin. averaging 10 inches in diameter, flesh fine grain, sweet and 
excellent keeper, a favorite among many gardeners for table and stock feeding. Pkt. Se; oz. 15e; 
4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. 
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