is J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD,, ALMANAC AND 
Dwarf Sugar, Frotscher’s Adam’s Early, Early 
‘Sugar or New England, Stowell’s Evergreen, Early 
White Flint and other early varieties. 
Field February is the best mouth to planta 
* general crop of all varieties of Potatoes, 
as onan average they willsucceed better if planted 
during this month. 
All of the Grasses, Clovers and Field ecede men- 
tioned for January cau be sownthis month. Sor- 
ghum can-also be planted. 
Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets should be: sown 
for stock food. Sweet Potatoes can be put ina bed 
for sprouting, soasto have early slips. 
Sow all varieties of Field Corn. 
Plant fruit trees of all kinds. Pecan 
Orchard. nuts may be planted to raise trees 
rom. 
Sow flower seed for late 
Flower Garden. spring and early sum- 
mer, such as Zinnia and Balsams (Lady Slippers) in 
frame: Torenia, different varieties of Gomphrenas, 
etc. 
Set out Roses and ornamental Shrubs. Plant 
Gladiolus and Tuberose bulbs, Sweet Alyssum, Can- 
dytuft, Snapdragon, Pansy, Aster, Chineseand Japan 
Pinks, Daises for late blooming, Lobelia, Reseda, 
Bottle Pink, Sweet Sultan, Phlox, Verbena, Browal- 
lia, Cosmos, Correopsis, Sunflower, Sensitive Plant, 
Cobaea Scandens, Rosa Montana, Aristolochia Ele- 
ganus, Tagetes, Salvia and Vinca, Lay Dahlia bulbs 
in a hot-bed for propagating. Plant all bulbous 
roots as directed for last month, 
Follow same directions as given for January for 
Fall annual plants. 
Shade Trees. 
Same directions as given for 
January. 
MARCH. 
Sow Beets, Radishes, 
Vevetable Garden. ee 
rabi, all varieties of Lettuce, Spinach, Mustard, Car- 
rots, Swiss Chard, Leeks; Celery for cutting, Pars- 
ley, Roquette, Cress and Chervil. Towards the end 
of this month sow Endive. 
Plant all varieties of Bush and Pole Beans; but for 
Lima Beans itis betterto wait until theend of ‘the 
month, as they rot easily when the ground is not 
warm enough or too welt. 
Squash, Cucumbers, Melons and Okra can be 
planted. The remark in regard to Lima Beans holds 
good also for Okra. Early varieties of Peas may 
still be planted; set out Tomatoes, Eggplants and 
Peppers in the open ground and sow seed for later 
crop. Plant Sweet Corn. 
Beans are hard to keep in this climate, the White 
and Red Kidney can be planted for shelling pur- 
poses. 
Field. Sow Sorghum, Kaffir Corn, Dhouro, Millo 
Maize, and Teosinte for green feed. Sow 
Lespedeza and all varieties of Clover and Grass seed 
for hay and grazing. 
Plant Irish and Sweet Potatoes, all varieties of 
Field and Broom Corn. Plant Sorghum, alsoall va- 
rieties of Cow Peas, Canada Field Peas, Soja and 
Velvet Beans. 
Fruit trees may be planted the early 
Orchard. part of this month, or even later if 
the season 1s somewhat retarded. 
Sow Balsams (Lady Slip- 
Flower Garden. pers), Zinnia, Amaran. 
thus, Torenia, Dahlia, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Portu- 
lacea, Browallia and Sunflower. Plant all Bulbs as 
directed for January. Set out Chrysanthemums for 
fall blooming. 
For Fall annual plants see directions for January. 
Shade Trees Plant all varieties mentioned 
in this catalogue. 
APRIL. 
Sow Bush, Pole and 
Vevetable Garden; S2mitnenpolsaec 
Corn, Cucumbers, Squash, Melons and Okra, Beets, 
Carrots, Swiss Chard, Radishes, Lettuce, Mustard, 
Endive, Roquette, Cress, Parsley, Chervil and Celery 
for cutting. 
Sow Tomatoes, Eggplants aud Peppers. 
Early Cabbage may besuccessfully sown. Kohl- 
tabi can besown, but it is best to sow thinly in drills 
a foot apart, and thin out to four inches in the rows 
instead of transplanting. Towards the end of this 
month asowing of the late Italian Cauliflower can 
be made, as it takes from eight to nine months to 
mature, and, therefore, should be sown early. Itis 
always bestto make several sowings so that in case 
one should fail, the other may be used. The Italian 
Cauliflower is hardier than the French and German 
varieties. A good plan is tosow the seed in boxes 
elevated two or three feet above the ground, as 1t 
will keep the Cabbage fly off. The plants should be 
looked over daily, and all green cabbage-worms and 
other vermin removed. 
Field. Plant Sweet Potato Slips for early crop 
dig Irish Potatoes planted early, and 
after well preparing the ground, plant Corn, Beans, 
Squash, etc., init. 
Sow Cashaw and field Pumpkins. 
Little is to be done during this 
Orchard. month, except perhaps, if the weath- 
er is favorable, budding Orange trees on Trifoliata 
stools; keep young trees clean of weeds, and during 
a dry spell water those which were lately trans- 
planted. 
Flower Garden. 
enias and Amaranthus, Browallia, Celosia, Vinca 
Rosea. Plant Coleus, and other foliage plants, 
Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, Sunflower, Gladiolus 
and Tuberose bulbs. 
Plant all annuals described in this catalogue. 
Can be planted during the 
Shade Trees. early part of the month. 
Sow Balsams (Lady Slip- 
pers), Gomphrenas, Tor- 
MAY. oR as 
Sow as directed for 
Vegetable-Garden. 90% ..°* Wise rote 
does and Onions were taken up, Corn, Melons, Cu- 
cumbers, Squash and Pumpkins may be planted. 
All varieties of early Cabbage can besown this 
month. 
During the hot weather Lettuce requires a good 
deal of water, asit will, if neglected, soon become 
hard and tasteless. In fact, it is combined with a 
good deal of labor to raise good Lettuce during the 
summer months. Improved Royal Cabbage, Hub- 
bard, Perpignan, Steckler’s French Market, White 
Paris Coss or Roman are the best for summer use. 
Okra can still besown. 
Large White Solid Celery may be sown now, but 
must be well shaded, and if the weather is dry. 
should be regularly watered. 
Plant New Orle2ns Market Musk Melon. 
