EGG PLANT: 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States: 
Spring, January to March, in hotbeds; in open 
ground, April to June. Fall, September to 
October. Plant one ounce of seed to 150 
feet of row. Approximate time to edible con- 
dition is given after name of each variety; 
this varies, due to climatic and soil condi- 
tions. Half pound of seed will furnish plants 
for one acre. 
NEW ORLEANS MARKET or LARGE 
PURPLE—90 days. This is the variety 
mainly grown here, oval in shape and 
of a dark purple color and very pro- 
ductive. Southern grown seed of this, 
as of 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. 
FORT MYERS MARKET—85 days. Vigor- 
ous and productive high bush, nearly 
egg shaped, ideal size for shipping. 
Deep purplish black color. 
BLACK BEAUTY—85 days. Rich, shiny pur- 
lish black color, heavy producing plants, 
ardy, grown very extensively by small 
and large gardeners. 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH—60 days. Very large, 
dark rich purple fruits of excellent quality. 
Produces 6 to 8 fruits. Growing in popular- 
ity every year. 
IMPROVED NEW YORE 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 114 ounces to 150 feet of row. 
Sow in rich well prepared soil in drills 2 feet 
apart and cover % 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. 
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 row 2 to 
3 feet apart. Used very extensively through- 
out the South for flavoring stews, roasts and 
various other dishes. About 90 days to 
edible condition. 
NEW ORLEANS MARKET 
Southern States: 
Spring, February to June; Falls, September to 
November. Plant one ounce to 150 feet of row, 
3 pounds to the acre. Sow either broadcast 
and transplant like lettuce or in rows one 
foot apart and thinned to 8 inches apart. 
Culture — Planting time, 
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 with large leaves, 
broader and thicker and earlier in ma- 
turity than any other variety. Plants 
are upright growing, compact heart that 
blanches easily. 
ITALIAN 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 in the center blanches readily to 
tich cream color. 
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 in- 
terior cleaned and dried, then used as 
dish rag. 
DIPPER—Long handled gourd, dippers are 
made from this variety. 
ITALIAN or SWEET GOURD (Cucuzzi Cara- 
vazzi)—Used same as squash or pumpkin, 
grows to length of 24 to 36 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 and size, does not crack and is un- 
injured by cold or wet weather, used as 
a nest egg and for darning 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 gourds. 
Eggplant Prices 
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Fennel Prices 
Garlic Prices 
Garlic 
Endive Prices 
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HERBS 
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot. 
Planted in Early Spring. 
ANISE—An annual, cultivated for its seeds 
and its leaves which leave a frangrant 
agreeable scent and a pleasant taste. 
Pkt. 15c. 
BORAGE—Splendid 
Pkt. 10c. 
CARAWAY (Kuemmel)—The seeds are use- 
ful for flavoring. Pkt. 5c. 
CORIANDER—Annual, its tender leaves are 
usually used for soups and salads. Pkt. 10c¢. 
DILL—Annual, it is cultivated for its seeds, 
which are used for medicinal purposes and 
for flaving pickles. Pkt. l5c. 
Perennial, tea is made from the 
seed and is an excellent remedy for colic 
and stomach complaints. Pkt. 15c. 
MARJORAM—Biennial, the leayes are used 
in soups, the seeds in the manufacture of 
sausage, an aromatic of sweet flavor. Pkt. 
Cc. 
ROSEMARY—Seasoning 
Pkt. 15e. 
RUE—For medicinal purposes; 
fowls also. Pkt. 15e. 
SUMMER SAVORY—Flavorin. Pkt. l5c¢ 
SAGE—Perennial, tea made from these leaves 
is an excellent means of producing per- 
spiration. Pkt. 15c. 
SWEET BASIL—Annual, the leaves are used 
for highly seasoned dishes as well as in 
soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 20c. 
THYME—Perennial, Thyme tea is an excellent 
remedy for nervous headaches. Pkt. 20ce. 
HORSERADISH (Roots) 
Culture — Planting time, Southern States: 
Spring, January to April. Set out roots in rich, 
moist, well prepared ground in rows 2)4 feet 
apart, set roots vertical, small end down, top 
of root 1 to 2 inches below surface. Cultivate 
thoroughly until tops cover ground. 
Dozen 45c; 100 $2.25, postpaid. Not pre 
leaves for flavoring. 
(aromatic leaves). 
good for all 
paid, $18.00 per 1000. 
STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
$1.00 $3.00 $10.00 $45.00 
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