68 J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
OATS. | 
Oats Should be. planted for hay making 
during early October, though they may be 
sown as late as the early part of Decem- 
ber, also in early Spring, with the expecta- 
tion of making a fair return. When they 
are to be cut for hay, it is best to cut when 
the grain is in milk, and that will be about 
the first week in May. While the time of 
planting is given under each variety, oats 
are also sown successfully in’ the early 
Spring. 
Steckler’s Red Rust Proof Oats. 
STECKLER’S RED BUST PROOF OATS. 
Are considered the best for the South. 
Planted during October and November and 
in early Spring, 24% bushels per acre. Peck, 
75c.; 32 lb. bu., $2.00; 5 bu. sack, $9.00, 
not prepaid. 
RED BUST PROOF OATS.—In the 
South Atlantic and Gulf States Red Rust 
Proof Oats have attained a prominent place 
in farming operations. This is particularly 
true in the coast region, where other 
varieties have not proved altogether satis- 
factory, but where the Red Rust Proof 
seems to be especially well adapted to the 
light, sandy soil of that section. They are 
vigorous growers, robust and productive, 
and have heavy heads. They are also pre- 
ferred for sowing on low grounds and on 
land where other varieties seem inclined 
to rust. Peck, 50c.; bu., $1.50; 5 bu. sack, 
$6.25, not prepaid. 
EARLY WINTER TUBF OATS.—Stool 
more than any other variety; can be pas- 
tured the whole Winter, and are as hardy 
as Wheat. Claimed to produce more and 
heavier grain than other varieties. Sow 
in October and November. One to 1% 
bushels to the acre. Peck, $1.00; 32 lb. bu., 
$3.00, not prepaid. 
WHEAT. 
Write For Quantity Prices. 
CULTURE.—The best time to plant 
wheat in the Southern States is from the 
middle of October to the middle of Decem- 
ber. The aim in any locality is to give the 
plants a chance to get well established be- 
fore freezing weather sets in. Seed should 
be drilled in rather than broadcasted. The 
“open furrow” system for planting oats 
will answer splendidly for wheat. 
Use commercial fertilizers, at seeding 
time, 200 pounds acid phosphate, 50 pounds 
of muriate of potash, 350 pounds of cotton- 
seed meal per acre, followed by 75 pounds 
nitrate of soda in the Spring, about 10 days 
before the time for first heads to appear. 
In seeding early use one bushel per acre. 
In late planting, say after November 15, 
ee best use from 4% to % bushel more 
seed. 
FULTZ WHEAT.—One of the old stand- 
bys, matures early and is a good producer. 
Beardless. See culture. Price, Ib., 30c., 
postpaid; peck, $1.25; bu., 60 lbs., $4.00, not 
prepaid. 
RED MAY WHEAT.—We have never 
been able to see where this variety was 
any earlier and better than the Fultz, 
although many prefer it to that variety, 
claiming great earliness. It’s a standard 
variety. Beardless. See culture. Price, Ib., 
30c., postpaid; peck, $1.25; bu. 60 lbs., $4.00, 
not prepaid. 
BUCKWHEAT. 
CULTURBE.—Buckwheat is an annual, 
erect in habit, ordinarily growing about 3 
feet high,: quite free from interference 
from weeds, plant diseases and insects. 
The crop is well adapted to green manur- 
ing, thrives on quite poor soil, grows rap- 
idly, smothers out weeds, puts hard soil in 
a mellow condition and decays quickly 
when plowed under. Prefers a moist, cool 
climate and matures in 8 to 10 weeks. It 
is planted principally for bee keeping. Seed 
is generally sown broadcast. % bushel 
per acre. In Spring and Fall. 
SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT. — The 
grains are of a beautiful light gray color, 
have thin husks and less prominent cor- 
ners than those of the other sort. The 
flour is of good quality and very nutri- 
tious. 1 1b., 35c., postpaid; 144 bu., $2.00; 
48 lb. bu., $3.50, not prepaid. 
JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT. — Has been 
raised in the South with good results. It 
is early and very productive. The rich, 
dark brown kernels are twice the size of 
those of Silver Hull and yield a superior 
flour. The plants are of branching char- 
acter, and the stiff straw stands up well. 
1 Ib., 40c., postp2id; 144 bu., $2.25; 48 lb. bu., 
$4.00, not prepaid. 
All of our Seeds are secured 
from the most reliable sources 
- of supply and are carefully 
tested to insure proper growth. 
