M. T. FROTSCHER. JOSKPH STECKI.ER, RICHARD P. STECKI.ER, 



President. Vice-Pres. and Mgr. Sec'y-Treas. 



INTRODUCTION 



New Orleans, La., Jan. i, 1903. 



In presenting this the seventh Annual Catalogue and Seed Manual of 

 this business since we have succeeded the late Richard Frotscher, we desire t© 

 extend our thanks and gratitude to our many friends and patrons throughout 

 all this broad Southland for the generous patronage which has built up our 

 business to such enormous proportions. 



Two 3-ears ago we combined all of our seed business under one roof, and 

 our extensive stores and warehouse have been none too great for our large and 

 constantl}' increasing business. 



In no other line of business is the public compelled to rely so completely 

 on the good faith of the merchant. Old seed and new seed look alike. You 

 have only the dealer's word for it that the seed is fresh and genuine. It is 

 therefore absolutely necessary to get good seed from a reliable source. We do 

 not propose to handle any cheap seed; it is even dear if given away. We will, 

 as heretofore, supply country merchants with our seed, which we sell under our 

 name and guarantee. 



Our Seed Catalogue and Garden Manual will be sent free to all applying 

 for it. It is the best book of its kind in the country The instructions for 

 planting, etc., are based on the results of over thirty one years' practical experi- 

 ence in our southern climate and can be confidently depended on. 



In addition to the complete facilities we have for supplying fresh and 

 reliable seed, it gives us pleasure to state that we still handle Belgian Hares, 

 Berkshire Swine and thoroughbred Chickens of standard varieties. As the 

 proper breeding of these requires much ground, we have established what is 

 known in more pretentious terms as a "Farm." In addition to the cultivation 

 of fine breeds of poultry and animals, we have, on the same farm, what we pro- 

 pose to make in time the most extensive green-houses and nurseries. We want 

 you to make a note of these additions and to remember that we propose to 

 transact these new lines of business under the guarantees that have made our 

 seed trade one of the largest in the South. Our farm is always stocked 

 with the finest breeds that can be procured and the animals purchased from us 

 are thoroughly acclimated to this section of the country. 



With best wishes for all of our many friends and patrons, we are. 



Yours truly 



J. STECKLERSKED CO., LTD. 



I^ARGBST WHOI/:eSAI,:E AND Rl^TAII, HOUS:^ IN THE SOUTH. 



