EGG PLANT 



Culture - 



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r.r lin-.e, Southern Strles: 

 '-rch, in hotfceds: in ccen 

 -.9. FaU, S6pt--ber to 

 -nre of seed to 150 feet 

 cf rev.- .-_: -.me to edible condition 



is give:. -; of each variety; this 



vanes, due :c c:i~c::ic and soil conditions. 

 Half pound of seed ■will furnish plants for 

 one acre. 



NEW ORLEANS MARKET or LARGE PUR- 

 PLE — 30 dcrys. This is the variety main- 

 ly grcwn here, oval in shape and of a 

 dark purple color and very productive. 

 Southern gro'wn seed of this, as of a 

 gocd many tropical or sub-tropical vege- 

 tables, is preferable to Northern seed, 

 as it 'will germinate more readily and 

 the plant will last longer during the 

 he; season. Best variety for shipping 

 cT.d heme use. 



FORT MYERS MARKET— 85 days. Vigorous 



and productive high bush, nearly egg 

 shaped, ideal size for shipping. Deep 

 purplish black color. 



BLACK BEAUTY — 85 days. Rich, shiny pur- 

 piish bicrck color, heavy producing plants, 

 hardy, growTi very extensively by small 

 snd icrrge gardeners. 



FLORIDA HIGH BOSH— 50 days. Very large, 

 dork rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 

 Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 

 ity every year. 



IMPROVED NFW YORK SPINELESS— 83 days. 



Large sized very dark purple fruits. Plants 

 produce about 8 to 10 egg plants, a very 



popular variety. 



: FENNEL: 



(Italian or Florence, Imported) 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, March to June; Fall, August to No- 

 vember. Plant 1V4 ounces to 150 feet of row. 

 Sow in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet 

 apart and cover 1/4 to V2 inch with earth. 

 When plants are 2 inches high, thin to 10 

 inches apart in row. Blanch the stems. Used 

 extensively by Itcdions of Nev/ Orleans and 

 vicinity and for shipping to Eastern markets. 

 Used very much the same as celery. 



GARLIC (Sets) 



Culture- — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, January to June; Fall, September to 

 Noveniber. Plant one pound to 150 feet of tow, 

 300 povinds per acre. Plant 5 inches apart 

 and about one inch deep in row 2 to 3 feet 

 apart. Used very extensively throughout the 

 South for flavoring stews, roasts and various 

 other dishes. About 90 days to edible condi- 

 tion. 



HERBS 



ENDIVE= 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, February to June; Fall, September to 

 No-.'ember. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of ro'w, 

 3 pounds to the acre. Sow either broadcast 

 and transplant Uke lettuce or in rows one 

 foot apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. 

 Used for salads. Approximate time to edible 

 condition of the two varieties is 75 days. 

 Bleached by tying up leaves or covering 

 plants. 



FULL HEART BATAVIAN— 90 days. An 

 improved variety vrith large leaves, 

 broader and thicker and earUer in ma- 

 turity than any other variety. Plants 

 are upright growing, compact heart that 

 blanches easily. 

 ITALLAN RED RIBBED (Panacaller) — Hardy, 

 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 

 the center blanches readily to rich cream 

 color. 



GOURDS 



All at 20c per packet, postpaid. 

 Culture — Planting time, Southern States: 



Spring, March to June; grown very easily, 



makes orna~en:cil vines, usually grovfn 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 in- 

 terior cleaned and dried, then used as 

 dish rag. 



DIPPER — Long handled gourd, dippers are 

 made from th is variety. 



ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 

 vazzi) — Used same as squash or pumpkin, 

 grows to length of 24 to 35 inches, re- 

 sembles a bat, blunt at one end and taper- 

 ing to the other end. One of the finest 

 vegetables extensively used by Louisiana 

 gardeners, principally by the Italian ele- 

 ment. 



NEST EGG — Resembling a hen's egg in color, 

 form end size, dees not crack and is un- 

 injured by cold or wet weather, used as a 

 nest egg and for doming purposes. 



CASABANANA — Wax Gourd. A strong grow- 

 ing vine -with long shaped, dark crimson 

 fruit, which looks very ornamental. It is 

 used for preserves. March to May. None 



ORNAMENTAL — Planted for ornamental vines, 

 produces a variety of small colored gotirds. 



Eggplant Prices 



N. O. Market or Large Purple .. 



Black Beauty 



Florida High Bush 



Improved New York Spineless 



Fort Myers Market 



Creole 



Fennel Prices 



Aromatic Medicinal and Pot. 



Planted in Early Spring. 



ANISE — An annual, cultivated for its seeds 



and its leaves which leave a fragrant 



agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. 



Pkt. 15c. 

 BORAGE — Splendid leaves for flavoring. 



Pkt. 15c. 

 CARAWAY (Kuemmel) — The seeds ore use- 

 ful for iia-zoring. Pkt. 15c. 

 CORIANDER — Annual, its tender leaves ore 



usually used for soups and salads. Pkt. 15c. 

 DILIr — Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, 



vrhich are used for medicinal purposes and 



for flavoring pickles. Pkt. ISc. 

 FENNEL — Perennial, tea is made from the 



seed and is an excellent remedy for colic 



and stomach complaints. Pkt. 15c. 

 MARJORAM — Biennial, the leaves are used 



in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of 



sausage, an aromatic of sweet flavor. Pkt. 



15c. 

 ROSEMARY — Seasoning (aromatic leaves). 



Pkt. 1 5c. 

 RUE — For medicinal purposes; good for all 



fowls also. Pkt. 15c. 

 SUMMER SAVORY— Flavorin. Pkt 15c. 

 SAGE — Perennial, tea made from these leaves 



is an excellent means of producing per- 



spi-a tion. Pkt. 20c. 

 SWEET BASIL — Annual, the leaves ore used 



for highly seasoned dishes as v,rell as in 



soups, stew^s and sauces. Pkt. 20c. 

 THYME — Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent 



remedy for nervous headaches. Pkt. 20c. 



HORSERADISH (Roots) 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States: 

 Spring, January to April. Set out roots in rich, 

 moist, well prepared ground in rows 21/2 feet 

 apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 

 of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 

 thoroughly until tops cover ground. 



Dozen 65c; 100 S3. 25, postpaid. Not pre- 

 paid, S21.75 per 1,000. 



GOURDS 



Italian or Florence 



Garlic Prices 



Garlic 



Endive Prices 



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 S .80 





FORT MVERS MARKET 



Full Hearted Batavian 

 Italian Red Ribbed 



Pkg. Oz. 



..S .10 S .35 

 .. .10 .35 



V4 lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 



S .80 S 2.50 SI1.75 



.80 2.50 11.75 



STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



