CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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Steepler's Improved Yellow Creole. 



STECEIiZiB'S IMPROVED YELLOW 

 CBEOLE. — This corn is strictly of the 

 flint type, is of a deep golden yellow color. 

 Cobs may he either red or white. The 

 kernels are rather short and very rounded 

 over the top, making rather deep furrows 

 between the rows. It is widely distributed 

 because of its ability to withstand more 

 unfavorable conditions than any other vari- 

 ety. The kernels are so hard that, if 

 planted when the weather is very dry, they 

 will not germinate until the moisture is 

 increased. On the other hand, it does not 

 rot so readily if a cold rain falls immedi- 

 ately after planting. The shuck usually 

 fits closely over the end of the ear. Faclcet, 



10c. ; Vz Va^ 20c.; lb., 30c., postpaid; 14 lb. 

 peck, $1.35; 56 lb. bu., $4.50, not prepaid. 



CALHOUN BED COB. — This is probably 

 the best known prolific variety of corn in 

 the State. The type has been changed 

 until it now bears somewhat toward that 

 of the Shoepeg. Cobs are usually a deep 

 red in color. The stalks are usually vigor- 

 ous, even on poor lands, if seasonal con- 

 ditions are average. One ear to a stalk 

 is most frequently produced, though two 

 ears may be found. It will mature in 110 

 to 130 days. Packet, 10c. ; V6 lb. 20c.; lb. 

 30c, postpaid; 14 lb. peck, $1.50; 56 lb. bu., 

 $5.0O, not prepaid. 



POP COBN. 

 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. ; V^ lb., 

 25c. lb., 40c. postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50, not postpaid; 50 lbs., 

 $11.00, not postpaid. 



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, etc. 

 This plant is of an easy culture, but requires partly shade 

 during the summer and high soil. Price, 20c. per bunch, 

 postpaid. 



Chives. 



CRESS. 



CULTT7BE. — Used for salad during the Winter and Spring, 

 six inches apart. 



Sow broadcast or in drills 



CUBLED OB PEPPEB GBASS.— A popu- 

 lar salad which should be sown early in 

 the Spring at short intervals, for succes- 

 sion. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 lb., 

 40c.; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 



WATEB CBESS. — Well known perennial 

 aquatic plant. Is easily grown along 

 margins of ponds and streams, where it 

 increases both by spreading of roots and 

 seeding. Has a pleasant pungent flavor. 



Growing water cress should prove a pro- 

 fitable enterprise under favorable condi- 

 tions. Packet, 5c. and lOc; oz., 60c.; V4 

 lb., $1.75, postpaid. 



BBOAD-LEAVED. — This variety is ex- 

 tensively cultivated for market. It is 

 sown from early Fall to late Spring. It 

 resembles Water Cress. It is considered 

 a wholesome dish. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 

 oz., 50c.; 1/4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 



CUCUMBER. 



CULTUBE. — 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 ]\rarch 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 



