J. STECKLER SEED CO., Lp. 
The House that, for more than the fifty years it has 
been in business, has clung firmly to its original idea 
of supplying seeds of the highest grade only, gaining 
thereby the confidence and loyal friendship of a stead- 
ily increasing number of planters. 
Seed is the foundation of the farmer’s success. Without seed that will grow his 
crops are hound to prove failures and his time and labor are wasted. 
To prevent such loss, it is to the interest of the farmer to secure seed that he 
knows will germinate. The most certain way of doing this is to purchase only from 
the most reliable seed house, the house that has made its reputation by years of 
honest effort, combined with a thorough study of the business and a scientific knowl- 
edge of what seed must be. 
The seed business is more exacting than that of any other line. No house can 
expect to jump into it and supply its patrons with the best seed at once any more 
than a young medical student can expect to perform successfully the most intricate 
operation. This is the reason why the farmer, for his own interest, should purchase 
his seed only from the house that has established its reputation. 
Service has been our motto and our reward is in the knowledge that we have 
lived up to it. Appreciating the fact that the tiller of the soil in large or small 
degree is a valued and useful citizen it has always been our ambition to: second his 
efforts to the best of our ability. He is a producer and our interests are mutual. He 
may at all times rely upon our faithful and hearty co-operation. 
A great many seed planters think that a 10 to 50 cent seed order is too small 
to send. It’s not. We are glad to have your order, no matter how small, and the 
better results in your garden make it worth while for you to send to us. Remember, 
there is no order small or large that is not welcome at STECKLER’S. 
If you don’t just know what to order, tell us the size of your garden or how much 
you want to spend—we will do the rest we will cheerfully select suitable seeds for 
you. 
If there is any information you want that is not given in this catalogue, write 
us about it. We will give your inquiries our prompt and careful attention. We have 
the facilities for handling your rice or any other crop you may want to ship and en- 
trust in our hands. 
We have the best Salesmen, and with our personal attention, we know we can 
serve you to your satisfaction. We want it to be understood, however, that we do 
not advance on crops of any kind. 
Respectfully, 
J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, LTD. 
M. T. FROTSCHER, President. 
JOSEPH STECK LER, Vice-President and Gen’l Mer. 
RICHARD P. STECKLER, Secretary-Treasurer. 
