STECKLER’S CUCUMBERS MAKE BETTER PICKLES 11 
STECKLER'S CRESS 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, Spring, January to April. Fall, September to December. 3road leaf 
plant 3 ounces to 150 feet of row. Water Cress 2 ounces will plant space about 9x9 feet in water. 
BROAD LEAVED or UPLAND CRESS. This variety is extensively cultivated for market. It is sown from early Fall 
to late Spring. The leaves resemble Water Cress. It is considered a wholesome dish as a salad alone or as a com- 
bination salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
WATER CRESS. Used extensively for salad making. About 75 days to edible or marketable condition. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
40c; \% lb. $1.00; lb. $3.75, postpaid. : 
Steckler's Egg Plants 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, January to March; in hot 
beds. In open ground April to June. Fall, September to October. Plant one 
ounce of seed to 150 feet of row. Approximate time to edible condition is given 
after name of each variety, this varies, due to climatic and soil conditions. Half 
pound of seed will furnish plants for one acre. 
BLACK BEAUTY. 125 days. Rich shiny purplish black color, heavy producing 
plants, hardy, grown very extensively by small and large gardeners, for shipping 
and table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S NEW ORLEANS MARKET or LARGE PURPLE. 130 days. This 
is the variety mainly grown here, oval in shape and of a dark purple color and 
very productive. Southern grown seed of this as a good many tropical or sub- 
tropical vegetables, is preferable to Northern Seed, as it will germinate more 
readily and the plant will last longer during the hot season. Best variety for 
shipping and home use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ¥% 1b. $1.00; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS. 115 days. Large sized very dark purple 
fruits. Plants produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very popular variety. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S HIGH BUSH. 130 days. Very large, dark rich, purple fruits of 
excellent quality. Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popularity every year. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant 
Steckler’s Endive 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, February to June; 
Fall, September to November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row. 3 lbs. 
to the acre. Sow either broadcast and transplant like lettuce or in rows 
one foot apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. Used for salads. Approxi- 
mate time to edible condition of the two varieties is 75 days. Bleached 
by tying up leaves or covering plants. 
BROAD LEAVED or BATAVIAN ESCAROLLE. Broad flat, deep green 
leaves, excellent flavor, very hardy, grown very extensively throughout 
the South, both for table and market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 35c; 
lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
ITALIAN RED RIBBED (Panacalier). MHardy, vigorous growing endive 
with bright, deep green leaves, the mid-ribs of the outer leaves are 
usually tinged with rose. The dense mass of deeply divided leaves 
formed in the center blanches very readily to a rich cream color. Highly 
esteemed for shipping and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35c; 
lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
Italian-Red-Ribbed Endive 
STECKLER'S FENNEL (Italian or Florence, Imported) 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to June; 
Fall, August to November. Plant 1% oz. to 150 feet of row. Sow 
in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet apart and cover %4% to % 
inch with earth, when plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 inches 
apart in row, blanch the stems. Used extensively by Italians of 
New Orleans and vicinity and for shipping to Eastern markets, used 
very much the same as celery. Growing in popularity. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 14% lb. 35c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
STECKLER'S GARLIC (Sets) 
Culture—Planting time. Southern States. Spring, January to 
June; Fall, September to November. Plant one pound to 150 feet 
of row. 300 pounds per acre. Plant 6 inches apart and about 
one inch deep in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Used very extensively 
throughout the South for flavoring stews, roasts and various other 
dishes. About 90 days to edible condition. 1 lb. 30c; 3 lbs. 75c, 
postpaid. Garlic 
STECKLER'S GOURDS 
All at 10c per packet, postpaid. 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to June; grown very easily, makes ornamental vines, 
usually grown on trellis or fence. Do not plant near pumpkins or squash as their taste will be affected. 
DISHCLOTH. When fully ripe the skin can be easily removed and the sponge-like interior cleaned and dried, then 
used as dish rag. 
DIPPER. Long handled gourd, dippers are made from this variety. 
ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Caravazzi). Used same as squash or pumpkin, grows to length of 24 to 36 inches, 
resembles that of a bat, blunt at one end and tapering to the other end. One of the finest vegetables extensively used 
by Louisiana gardeners, principally by the Italian element. 
NEST EGG. Resembling a hen’s egg in color, form and size, does not crack and is uninjured by cold or wet weather, 
used as a nest egg and for darning purposes. 
CASABA BANANA. Wax Gourd. A strong growing vine with long shaped, dark crimson fruit, whieh looks very 
ornamental. It is used for preserves. March to May. 
ORNAMENTAL. Planted for ornamental vines, produces a variety of small colored gourds, 
