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



INTRODUCTION 



The following list contains an accurate and faithful description of thoroughbred 

 Poultry, etc., that we are prepared to offer our patrons this season. Our stock comprises 

 the very best and choicest "scored" birds, as found anywhere, while our prices are 

 as reasonably low as merit will justify. 



At our first annual Louisiana State Fair, we scored eleven prizes. 



Our pens are distinctly separated from one another, so much so that no intermixing 

 can occur; the land is well drained, and pens high, well veutilated aud always kept in 

 a clean and healthy condition. From personal experience we have selected these breeds> 

 as specially adapted to our climate. We handle no others. 



Birds are carefully packed and shipped F. O. B. here. The eggs are also care- 

 fully packed in separate department boxes which will insure their carriage several 

 hundred miles. 



We guarantee our stock to be as represented. 



We will cheerfully furnish our customers with any kind of fancy birds wanted. Let 

 us know your wants. 



ANGORA RABBIT. 



This little quadruped belongs to the same genus as the hare. It was first found in Africa and 

 Spain, hut it has been domesticated in most countries. There many varieties of different colors, some 

 black, some white and some gray. It was originally of a yellowish gray with a white tail and about 

 fifteen inches long. The breed we offer is pure white. Price, White Kabbits $2.50 per pair; Angora 

 Rabbits $3.00 per pair. 



MAI/TESE CAT. 



Fine house pets and best ratters. Price, $4.00 each, $7.00 per pair. 



GUINEA FOWLS. 



Fine yard birds, blue gray in color. Price, Hens, 50c. each ; cocks, 75c. each. 



GUINEA PIGS, $2.00 per pair. 



PEACOCKS. 



PEA-FOWL. (LAT. PAYO.) 



This magnificent bird is not a native of this country, but has 

 been domesticated in England for many years. The gorgeous 

 plumes that adorn the peacock do not compose the tail, as many 

 suppose, but are only the tail coverts. The tail feathers them- 

 selves are short and rigid and serve to keep the train spread, 

 as may be seen when the bird walks about in all the majesty of 

 his expanded plumage. No collection of Poultry is complete 

 without one of these magnificent birds. Price, $10.00 per pair. 



Peacocks. 

 LOUISIANA TURKEYS. 



(GALLOPAVO.) 



A well known inmate of the poultry yard . Wild birds are 

 common in the markets of Cincinnati and other cities of the 

 West, but the flesh is not any better than that of the tame 

 bird. Our breed is strictly domesticated and as fine as can be 

 found anywhere. Price, $5.00 per pair. 



Louisiana Turkeys. 



ORDINARY LAYING HENS. 



We have a carefully selected stock of good laying hens, which we are certain will give satisfaction. 

 Price, $6.00 per dozen; cocks to match, 75 cents each. 



