TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMEI 
The history of this firm stretches back through the years to reach 1865. 
have passed along with the South through all the successive periods of her grc 
From the time when crops raised to any large extent ould be counted on | 
fingers, to the present when diversified farming is taught by county ac 
everywhere, we have followed the trend of the times. 
Pride in maintaining the reputation of our pusiness methods and keeping 
seeds and service up to the standard which we long since established, have a 
times called forth our best efforts. No sacrifice in either time or money has | 
too great for us to make to satisfy our customers. Our extensive and gro}| 
business is a gratifying testimonial te this policy. 
Quality Seeds are our stock in trade. Our motto is “Service”. We im 
some of our stock, we deal in many local products and other seeds, we bring {| 
various parts of the country. But wherever they are collected, the seal of appr. 
of the J. Steckler Seed Co., Ltd., is set on them before they go out from our si 
We want your crops to be a success. We will do our best to help 
accomplish that by furnishing the best seeds we know how. 
Yours Sincerely, 
J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, LTD.,| 
NEW ORLEANS, | 
Joseph Steckler, President, 
Richard P. Steckler, Secretary-Treasurer. | 
WE WOULD SUGGEST 
that, if convenient, you make up your orders as soon after the receipt of 
catalog as possible. It will help us to ship promptly and it will help you by gi: 
you your goods when you want them. Placing your orders late sometimes mi 
delays unavoidable. But we have the facilities for handling a vast amount 
business and your orders will receive our best attention, regardless of when 1 
come. 
Our seeds are all tested by our Grower before being shipped to us, 
immediately upon their arrival here they are tested in the Standard Seed Te 
and in the ground, thereby assuring perfect germination. It is to our interest to - 
the very best seed. We are in the business to stay and we are in the business 
over fifty years, which is proof of itself of our faithfulness in selling the very | 
seed cbtainable. 
