18 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
~ Steckler’s Spinach 
Culture—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 condition 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. 5e; oz. 10e; 
¥Y, lb. 15e; Ib. 40c, postpaid. 
NOBEL GIANT LEAVED. The best smooth 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. 5e; oz. 
10c; % Ib. 20e; Ib. 50c, postpaid. 
EXTRA LARGE LEAVED SAVOY. 60 days. Very large, thick leaves, slightly curled. 
The best and most extensively grown variety for market. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 
20e; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
KING OF DENMARK. 70 days. Long, very thick leaves, dark colored, an excellent 
variety and very popular. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 40¢c, postpaid. 
NEW ZEALAND. 90 days. Dark green, thick succulent, heat resistant, grows well 
all summer, very popular. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; % Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S FULLBASKET. 60 days. Leaves often 20 inches across, very tender and of excellent 
flavor. We recommend this variety very highly. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ih. 20e; Ib. 50c, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Squash 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to 
July; Fall, August to November. Plant 1% ozs. to 150 feet of 
row, 4 1bs. 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 apare 
each way; winter varieties 6 to 8 feet. When well started thin 
to 8 plants to each hill. Do not bruise when gathering. Ap- 
proximate number of days to edible condition is given after 
each variety. This varies, due to climatic and soil conditions. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH OR PATTY PAN. 70 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. 
5e3 oz. 10e; % Ib. 30e; lb. SOc, postpaid. 
GOLDEN CUSTARD. 80 days. Large golden yellow, fine quality 
squash. Excellent keeping. none better for home use. No garden 
complete without it. Pkt. 5e; oz 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35e;3 Ib. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
LONG YELLOW or SUMMER CROOKNECK. 80 days. Produces 
crooked shaped yellow squash. Thick, fine quality flesh. Very 
popular. Pkt, 5e; oz. 15e; 4 Ib. 35e; 1b. $1.00, postpaid. 
COCOZELLE or ITALIAN GREEN STRIPED. 90 days. Fruit 
somewhat shaped like a Banana Cantaloupe, 12 to 15 inches long 
and about 5 inches thick. When young, dark green, afterwards 
light yellow. Excellent for slicing and frying like eggplant. Pkt. 
dec; OZ 15¢e; 4 Ib. 40e; Ib. $1.25, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Tomatoes 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States. Spring, December to March in hot bed; in open ground to 
June; Fall, September to November in open ground. Plant % ounce in 150 feet of row. One ounce will pro- 
duce about 3000 plants. Transplant from hot bed when plants are 6 inches high to open ground, 8 to 4 feet apart 
each way. ‘Tomatoes require rich, well pulverized soil. If danger of frost is not over when transplanted, 
plants must be coyered at night whenever there is danger of frost. To protect from insects dust with Arsenate ° 
of Lead, powdered form, about 2 weeks after transplanting and at 2 week intervals thereafter. Approximate 
number of days from time of planting seed to edible condition is given after each variety. This varies due to 
elimatie and soil conditions. 
BREAK O’DAY. One of the most recent of the wilt resistant varieties. An early tomato resembling 
Marglobe but of lighter scarlet color and not so distinctly globe shaped. It is slightly earlier than 
our stocks of Marglobe. The vines are vigorous and productive. Planted extensively in trucking dis- 
tricts and give excellent results. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.30; Ib. $4.50, postpaid. 
OX HEART. The home gardener who delights in introducing unusually good things into his neighbor- 
hood will be amply repaid by including Ox Heart in his garden plans this spring. Among large fruited 
tomatoes this variety is unique. In form it is distinct, since it is almost exactly the shape of a heart 
as the name implies, and single fruits sometimes weigh more than two pounds. Pkt. 15e; oz. 60e; %4 Ib. 
$2.26; lb. $7.50, postpaid. 
&: EARLY DETROIT. 110 days. Large solid purple color, 
globe shaped, smooth fruit, heavy producer. A favorite 
among many Southern gardeners. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30ce; % Ib. 
$1.10; Ib. $3.75, postpaid. 
GREATER BALTIMORE. 120 days. Round, red solid fruit, 
medium size, heavy producer. We highly recommend this 
variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30ce; % Ib. 95e; Ib. $3.25, postpaid. 
GULF STATES MARKET. 120 days. Purple, globe shaped, 
excellent quality fruit. Good shipper, a favorite for South- 
ern gardeners. Pkt. 10ec; oz. 40c; 1% Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.25, post- 
paid. 
LOUISIANA RED—Wilt resistant Tomato, medium size, small 
seed cavity. heavy bearer. fruits borne in large clusters and 
almost globe shaped. Pkt. 10e; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.40; Ib. $4.75, 
postpaid. 
JUNE PINK. 100 days. Purplish pink. prolific producer, hardy 
vines, an excellent variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.30; 
Ib. $4.25, postpaid. 
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE. 120 days. Smooth, purplish red color, 
good size, firm flesh. Prolific producer. an excellent variety. 
PkKt. 10c; oz. 40ce; % Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.25, postpaid. 
LOUISIANA PINK. Same as [Louisiana Red, except in color. 
Marglobe Pkt. 10e; oz. 40c; 1%4 lb. $1.30; Ib. $4.50, postpaid. 
MARGLOBE. The newest and best Tomato. Produces a heavy crop of highest quaJity fruit. Camnners 
are especially pleased with this new variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.20; lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Broad Leaved 
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