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NORTON’S WILT RESISTANT. 135 days. Heavy bearer of large smooth, red fruit. A 
favorite variety for home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40¢; %4 Ib. $1.20; Ib. $4.00, postpaid. 
CRIMSON PONDEROSA. 125 days. Very large, very firm, crimson color, few seeds, pro- 
lific producer, one of our best varieties. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.45; Ib. $5.00, 
postpaid. 
RED ROCK. 120 days. Very solid, red color, large, smooth fruit, no superior in quality 
and flavor. Planted extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35e; %4 Ib. 90c; Ib. $3.00, postpaid. 
SPARK’S EARLIANA. 100 days. Large red, smooth tomato, nearly round, foliage small, 
grown extensively for canning. We recommend this variety very highly for all pur 
poses. Pkt. 10e; oz. 35e; %4 Ib. 95e; Ib. $3.25, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S NEW STONE. 125 days. Bright red, solid, smooth fruit, prolific producer, 
excellent quality. One of the best and most extensively grown varieties. Packet ——— 2200 
10¢e; oz. 30ce; ™% Ib. S5e; Ib. $2.75, postpaid. 
RED PEAR SHAPED. 100 days. Pear-shaped, small size fruits, good quality, grown in New Stone 
many Southern gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; lb. $4.25, postpaid. 
PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW-—Similar to Red Pear-Shaped, except in color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; ™% Ib. $1.25; Ib. 
$4.25, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S WHITE SHALLOTS 
Culture—Planted August to March. For home consumption and Northern markets. 6 bushels per acre in four 
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 WHITE SHALLOTS. Sold out—Ready in July. 
Steckler’s Turnips 
Culture—Planted August to Nov. For home consumption andmber to December. Plant 11%4 ounces to 150 
foot rows, 4 pounds to one acre. Sow broadeast, or in rows 1% to 2 feet apart. Cover a half inch, thin out as 
overcrowding hinders proper development. Turnips grow better in a light, rich soil. Turnips and Rutabagas 
are also used extensively 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, attractive color, very productive. Used 
extensively, both for shipping and table use. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4 Ih. 15e; Ib. 50c, 
postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 50 days. Medium size, flat, fine grained and 
tender, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c¢, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE EGG. 60 days. Egg-shaped, white, thick skin, firm flesh. A 
good keeper, a popular variety. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; % Ib. 15e; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 40 days. Flat, smooth, medium size, bright pur- 
ple top. A favorite wherever grown. PkKt. se; oz. 10ce; 14 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e, postpaid. 
IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA. 80 days. Oblong shape, yellow fiesh, very solid, 
used extensively for table as well as stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; 1%4 Ih. 15¢e; Ib. 
o0c, postpaid. 
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; %4 Ib. 15e; Ib. 50¢e, 
postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 60 days. Large globe shaped, white turnip with pur- 
ple top. One of our best and most popular varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 15e; 
lb. 50c, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. 70 days. Medium sized, round, yellow flesh, firm, very hardy and 
productive. A popular variety among many Southern farmers. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c, 
ostpaid. 
SEVEN TOP. 70 days. Tops very large and makes excellent greens and salads. Very hardy roots, an excellent 
variety for the South. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 15e; Ib. 50c, postpaid. 
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. ide; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 60c, 
postpaid, 
STECKLER’S VEGETABLE PEAR, 
Chayote or Merliton 
* Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to May. The 
Vegetable Pear makes an excellent dish whether creamed, fried, stuffed, baked 
with cheese or salad. It is grown on a long ornamental vine similar to the 
gourd to which family it belongs. The vine is usually trailed on a trellis or 
fence. Plant the whole pear with broad end down, leaving small end slightly 
exposed. Never plant less than two for successful results of production, 
STECKLER’S VEGETABLE PEAR (Chayote or Merliton). Each, 20¢; 
dozen, $2.00, postpaid. 
HOME GROWN VEGETABLE PLANTS 
Ready October 15th to February 15th. 
Early Jersey Wakefield, Large Charleston Wakefield, Early Flat Dutch, Suc- 
cession and Copenhagen Market Cabbage Plants. 50c¢ per 100; $2.50 per 
1000, postpaid. 
Onion, Beet and Lettuce Plants—50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000, postpaid. 
Cauliflower Plants—30c per doz.; $1.25 per 100, postpaid. 
Artichoke Plants—S$1.25 per doz., postpaid. Not prepaid, $6.50 per 100. 
The following ready from March 15th to May 15th. 
N. O. Market Eggplant, Ruby King Pepper, Long Red Cayenne Pepper, Liv- 
ingston Stone, John Baer and Ponderosa Tomato. 25e per doz.; $1.10 
per 100; $6.00 per 1000, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 
100; $35.50 per 1000. 
Tabasco and Bird’s Eye Pepper Plants, 75ec per dozen, postpaid. 
Mint (in season which is early spring) 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. 
(Due to conditions of delay in transit, transportation of all plants sent at 
purchaser’s risk). Cabbage Plants 
Purple Top Milan 
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