J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 



Almost every kind cf Vegetables are shipped from here, but Bean^, Ciicnrabers, Beets, 

 Tomatoes, Cabbage and Peas form the buit of shipment. For Bean«, the Dwarf Wax, 

 Improved Valentine, '-Best of All.'' Extra Early Refugee, are principally planted for ship- 

 pingparposes; the last two carry well and find ready sale. The Wax varieties do well ia a 

 dry season, but in a wet one they are very apt to spot, which makes them untit for 

 shipping. The Wardwell's Kidney Wax and Dwarf Flageolet have the preference 

 amongst the dwarf sorts. The Flageolet Wax Pole is the best kind and follows the dwarf 

 varieties in close succession. If they have had a good season to grow, so they arrive in 

 good order at destination, they will sell higher than any other variety. The "Crease 

 Back.'' — a. green podded Pole Bean introduced here by the late Richard Frotscher, is 

 well adapted for shipping. It is very early and will follow the Dwarf Beans closely in 

 maturing. Thousands of bushels of green pods are shipped from here to the Western 

 markets. They are generally stenciled ^'Mobile Beans," which name is wrongly applied. 

 Very few of this variety are planted at that place. 



In the way of Cucunibers, the In:iproved White Spine and Xew Orleans Market are the 

 best varieties, as they bear abundantly, keep their color better; and are superior for 

 shipping to any other. "'Ve 'have been supplying the largest growers in this vicinity in 

 that line with seed, the stock of which cannot be surpassed in quality. Of Beets, only 

 the Da: k Red Blood Turnip or the Egyptian should be planted for'shipping purposes. 

 The Eiryptian is a verv quick growing variety, and should not be sown quite so early as 

 the Blood Turnip, which ought to be sown in September and October; for the former 

 variety January is time enough. The strain of Beets which we have been selling for 

 years is raised for us ia Connecticut; it is dark red, very early and cannot be surpassed 

 for shipping purposes. Several new varieties have come into cultivation, some lighter in 

 color, like the Lentz and Dewings; they are a trilie earlier, but do not come up to the 

 strain of Extra Eaiiy Dark Blood Turnip we are selling. The Eclipse is another good 

 variety but is smaller. Also introduced by the late Richard Frotscher. 



ForTomatoes, the Extra Early Dwaif comes in bearing first, but should be planted 

 only for the first crop, as when large varieties come in the market the former do not sell 

 as well. Great inipr;)vemeut3 have beea made of late years ia Tomatoes; the varieties 

 raised and introduced bv Livingston's Sons are perfect, and hardly any improvement can 

 be made on such varieties as the Paragoa, Favorite, Acme and Beauty. New Orleans is 

 not a good point to ship Toniatoes from, as they hardly ever arrive at destination in good 

 condition. Along the Jackson railroad, where the laud is more sandy, a better article is 

 raised for shipping. 



Eettuce is shipped quite extensively; the Xew Orleans Improved Passion is used princi- 

 pally, and cannot be excelled for that purpose by any other variety. 



The Oni^Q crop is one of the surest and most profitable. From Creole seed, failure to 

 make a cr( n is almost unknown. 



Early Potatoes pay well, but this is one of the most uncertain crops here. 



Cabbay:e is by far "the most important and profitable crop we have. It is the mainstay 

 of the truck farmer. 



The Musk Melon is ftlso usuall}' a good paying crop. Ia favorable seasons, when the 

 quality is good, the demand is large and prices high. 



Egg Plants have been of late years, shipped in large quantities. 



Carrots and Turnips ship well, and paying prices generally to be had. 



Radishes have also proved to be a profitable shipping crop. 



Gardeners and otheis who contemplate raising vegetables for shipping are invited to 

 give us a call. From the fact that all staple articles are raised for us by contract, in such 

 sections best suited to mature the varieties we need for our climate, and the interest we 

 take in the seed business, cou?ded with a thorough knowledge of the same, enables us to 

 assist in making selections of seeds for the purpose. The interest of our customers and 

 ours are identical. Our stock is the best selected and the largest in the South. 



We will fill all orders for fruit trees; a list of the choice leading varieties will be found 

 in this Catalogue. 



We desire to call special attention to Letters on Pecan culture to be found herein Ad 

 interesting treatise on pecan growing by Mr. Wm. Nelson and price list of budded trees 

 will be sent to ail applicants. 



We have a choice lot of orange trees on Trifoliata Stock all sizes and prices; a list of 

 varieties will be found in this Catalogue. 



We will also fill all oiders for plants, trees and shrubs, roses, greenhouse-plants, etc. 

 Lov/ prices and satisfaction guaranteed. 



We aim to supply our patrons with everything needed for the garden. Seeds, trees, 

 plants, horticultural tools and implements. Money can be saved by having your orders 

 all filled at orie house, time gaiued, and the trouble of sending orders to several different 

 houses avoided. 



Use Whale Oil Soap as an Insecticide, it is -worth double its cost. 



