14 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
STECKLER'S MUSTARD 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Fall, September to December. 
Spring, January to June. Plant 2 ounces of seed to 150 feet of row, 2 pounds 
to one acre. Sow either broadcast or in rows about one foot apart. Approxi- 
mate time to edible condition of all varieties, 50 days. 
CHINESE LARGE CABBAGE LEAVED. Large dark green, smooth leaves 
sometimes 2 to 3 feet high and one foot wide; excellent variety. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. ; 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Pale green, large curled leaves, scalloped 
edges, the most extensive grown variety. Highly recommended for 
shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ¥% lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
WHITE or YELLOW LONDON (for pickling). This is the common white 
Mustard of commerce, used both as a salad and for flavoring. PkKt. 5c; oz. 
10c; 1% lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
JAPANESE MUSTARD SPINACH. Often called Tendergreen. Can be sown 
nearly every month in the year in the South. Easy to grow and ready for 
market in 25 to 30 days. Requires 3 to 5 pounds to the acre and planted 
in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Withstands the extreme summer heat and is resistant Giant Southern Curled 
to cold weather. Leaves are large, oblong and dark green in color with small 
center rib. Cooked same as Spinach. Turnip or Mustard Greens. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
FLORIDA BROAD LEAF. This is a quick growing and very productive variety which remains in condition for use a 
long time. The leaves are rounded, very slightly crumpled, unfrilled, and very large. They are medium light green 
with a broad pale green bidrib. This variety has become very popular in the past few years. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 
ib; 2063 1b. 60: 
de STECKLER'S OKRA 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to June; Fall, July to 
October. Sow in rows about 2 feet apart and after plants are nicely started thin to, 
8 to 10 inches apart in row. 10 ounces will plant 150 feet of row, 20 pounds to one 
acre. The famous soup called ‘‘Gumbo’’ made in the South is prepared with Okra, 
also makes a delicious salad. Approximate number of days to edible condition is given 
after each variety. This varies with climatic conditions and soil. 
DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC. 60 days. Dwarf plant. but a very heavy bearer. Very 
prolific. We recommend this variety very highly, for shipping and table use. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c;-14 lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
FRENCH MARKET DWARF PROLIFIC. 60 days. Starts bearing when 
plant is very small, heavy producer, one of the most popular varieties, 
planted extensively. Cannot be recommended too highly. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
TALL GROWING. 70 days. Long green pods, round near the end and 
tender, the most popular variety grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 20c; 
lb. 50c, postpaid. 
WHITE VELVET (Lady Finger). 60 days. Medium size round white 
pods, prolific producer. A favorite variety for canning purposes. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; ™% lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
Steckler’s Onions 
Culture—Planting time. Spring, January to June; Fall, September 
to November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 3 Ibs. to one acre. 
Onions grow best in rich, loamy soils, when young plants are about the 
size of a goose quill, transplant to open ground 4 inches apart and 12 
to 18 inches between rows, cultivate sufficiently to keep out weeds. Ap- 
proximate number of days from time of planting seed is given after each 
variety. This varies with climatic and soil conditions. 
DANVER’S YELLOW GLOBE.: 130 days. Large globe shaped, brown 
. ish yellow bulbs, grown extensively for sets. an excellent variety. ite 
French Market Dwar 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; 1b. $1.50, postpaid. 
FROTSCHER’S RED CREOLE. 130 days. Very large, semi-globe 
shaped, reddish colored bulb, excellent tasting, good keeper and heavy 
producer. This variety constitutes one of the important crops in 
Louisiana. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; %, lb. 75c; Ib: $2.00. 
RED WETHERSFIELD. 130 days. Large, broad, flat, reddish colored 
bulbs, keeps excellently, good producer, well liked wherever grown. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
YELLOW PRIZETAKER. 120 days. One of the largest size Yellowish 
red color, excellent mild flavor, a favorite. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; %4 Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.75, postpaid. 
YELLOW BERMUDA. 120 days. large flat yellowish colored onion, 
very popular for market as well as home garden. Grows extensively 
throughout the South. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.25, post- 
paid. 
CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA. 120 days. Large flat, pure white onion, 
mild and delicious flavor, one of the finest and most popular varieties 
grown. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
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Yellow Bermuda Onion 
Steckler’s Onion Sets 
Onion sets are largely for planting home gardens for early greens 
and also for market. Plant in rich, well cultivated ground in rows 
10 to 12 inches apart, and 2 inches apart in the row, 8 bushels to 
the acre. Plant for spring from January until April. Fall, Septem- 
ber to November. 
RED WETHERSFIELD. Very hardy, good keepers, one of the best 
red onions for all purposes. Lb. 25c; 3 lbs. for 60c, postpaid. 
YELLOW DANVERS. Make medium sized, globe shaped, yellow 
onions, very fine. Lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
WHITE SILVER SKIN. Very attractive onion, makes large silvery 
onions. Lb. 25c; 3 Ibs. 60c, postpaid. 
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