28 J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
Steckler’s Improved Yellow Creole. 
STECKLER’S IMPROVED YELLOW 10c.; % Iib., 20c.; lb., 30c., postpaid; 14 Ib. 
CREOLE.—This corn is strictly of the flint peck, $2.00; 56 lb. bu., $5.50, not prepaid. 
type, is of a deep golden yellow color. Cobs 
may be either red or white. The kernels CALHOUN RED COB.—This is probably 
are rather short and very rounded over the the best known prolific variety of corn in 
top, making rather deep furrows between the State. The type has been changed 
the rows. It is widely distributed because until it now bears some resemblance to that 
_of its ability to withstand more unfavor- of the Shoepeg. Cobs are usually a deep 
able conditions than any other variety. red in color. The stalks are usually vigor- 
The kernels are so hard that, if planted ous, even on poor lands, if seasonal con- 
when the weather is very dry, they will ditions are average. One ear to a. stalk 
not germinate until the moisture is in- is most frequently produced, though two 
creased. On the other hand, it does not ears may be found. It will mature in 110 
rot so readily if a cold rain falls immedi- to 130 davs. Packet, 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; Ihb., 
ately after planting. The shuck usually | 30c., postpaid; 14 Ib. peck, $2.00; 56 lbh. bu., 
fits closely over the end of the ear. Packet, $6.00, not prepaid. 
POP CORN. 
POP CORN.—This is smallest variety of kernels culti- - 
vated same as field or garden corn, but drilled instead of 
hills. Very extensively used for pop corn candy. We 
handle the two best varieties, the Rice and Pearl, for seed 
purposes or candy manufacturing. Packet, 10c.; Y% Ih., 
25c.; lb., 40c., postpaid; 10 Ibs., “$3.00; 50 lbs., $12.00, not 
prepaid. 
CHIVES OR SCHNITTLAUCH. 
One of the finest and most delicate of the entire Onion 
family. Much more delicate in flavor than Shallots. The 
tops are used for seasoning Salads, Cream Cheese, ete. 
This plant is of an easy culture, but requires partly shade 
during the summer and high soil. Plant from December 
to April. Price, 40c. per bunch, 6 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CRESS. 
CULTURE.—Used for salad during the Winter and Spring. Sow broadcast or in drills 
six inches apart. Plant in Spring and Fall. 
lar salad which should be sown early in able enterprise, under favorable conditions. 
the Spring at short intervals, for succes- Packet, 5c. and 10c.; oz., 60c.; %4 Ib., $1.75, 
sion. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ihb., postpaid. 2 
60c.; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid. BROAD-LEAVED.—This variety is ex- 
WATER CRESS.—Well known perennial tensively cultivated for market. TEs 
aquatic plant. Is easily grown along sown from early Fall to late Spring. It 
margins of ponds and streams, where it resembles Water Cress. It is considered a 
increases both by spreading of roots and | wholesome dish. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; OZ, 
seeding. Has a pleasant pungent flavor. 50c.; 1% Ih., $1.00; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS.—A popu- | Growing water cress should prove a profit- 
CUCUMBER. 
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CULTURE.—Cucumbers need a rich soil. Plant in hills from three to.four feet apart; 
the hills should be made rich with well decomposed manure, and eight to ten seeds 
should be planted to each hill, and covered about one-half inch deep; when well up thin 
out to four plants in the hill. When the Spring is dry the plants have to be watered, 
else they do not keep in bearing long. They can be planted from March till July. 
A great many Cucumbers are planted here in February, or even sooner, and are protected 
by small boxes, plant protectors or dirt bands with a pane of glass on top. These 
boxes are removed during the day and put back in the evening. When days are cloudy 
