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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
STECKLER’S VINES AND CLIMBERS. 
All writers love to describe “the vine covered cottage,” or “the porch shaded from 
the hot afternoon sun by luxuriant vines,” ete. 
Your home can be made as poetically beautiful as any ever described in books— 
and at trifling expense—by a little thought in the use of a few of STECKLER’S 
FAMOUS CLIMBERS. 
Whether you wish tc fill a porch box, window box, hanging 
basket or lawn vase or to cover a porch, trellis, arbor, summer house, or tree trunk, 
you will find in this list exactly the right climber for your purpose. 
Only the very finest varieties of trailing and climbing vines are offered here for 
your selection and prices quoted cover transportation charges. 
We will be glad to give you helpful suggestions in solving your problem, if you 
will let us know the conditions that exist. 
Order your requirements as soon as possible. 
the results. 
You will be more than pleased with 
SPECIAL OFFER—1 each of any 12 of these for only §3.00, postpaid. 
AMPELOPSIS Veitchii.—(Boston or Jap- 
anese Ivy.)—A most Satisfactory and 
beautiful climber; it is entirely hardy and 
can adapt itself to stone, brick or wooden 
walls. 40c. and 75. each. 
ANTIGONON lLeptopus. — (The Moun- 
tain Beauty or Rosa Mountain.)—A hand- 
some climber of Mexican origin. 80c. and 
50c. each. 
Tweediana.—A very well known vine 
producing yellow fiowers; will make a good 
specimen plant in a large pot. Try it. 80c. 
and 50c. each. 
BIGNONIA LAURIFOLIA. — Evergreen 
glossy foliage, lavender flowers, finest vine 
for the veranda, not subject to insect pests. 
50c., 75c. and $1.00 each. 
IPOMEA Maxima. 
Flowering evening glory, a great grower 
of wonderfully immense white flowers 
measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 30e. 
and 50c. each. 
IPOMEA Laeri.—(The Blue Moonflower.) 
—30c. and 50c. each. 
IVY.—(Hardy English.) — An evergreen 
vine suitable for covering unsightly ob- 
jects. 20c. and 50c. each. 
BLONICERA.—(Scarlet Trumpet or Coral 
Honeysuckle.)—The most beautiful and 
brilliant of all the Honeysuckles; tubular 
(Moonflower.)— 
scarlet flowers; bluish green foliage, scar- 
let berries. 30c., 50c. and 75c. each. 
Belgica.—Pink flowers; very sweet; pro- 
fuse, and an almost perpetual bloomer. 
Can also be trained as a bush. Smali 
plants ready in March. Strong plants, 30c., 
50c. and 75c. each. 
Chinese Sweet Scented Honey-Suckle.—A 
fine variety of vigorous growth, white and 
yellow flowers; a very fragrant and con- 
stant bloomer. 30c., 50c. and 75c. each. 
VINCA Major VWariegata.—(Variegated 
Periwinkle.)—One of the very best plants 
for vases and for trailing over the edges 
of window boxes, ete. Can be _ trained 
either as a climber, trailer or hanging vine. 
A rapid grower; leaves glossy green, 
marked with white. Combination beauti- 
ful blue flowers. 20c. and 40c. each. 
WISTARIA.—For trailing over build- 
ings, piazzas, verandas, or trellises, the 
Wistaria is of superior excellence, and 
decorative features which their long grace- 
ful blossoms afford, make a particularly 
pleasing effect. 
Light Blue.—Very fast grower; 
several times during the season. 3 
and 75c. each. 
Chinese White.—Same as Chinese Blue, 
only difference being in color. 30c., 50c. 
and 75c. each. 
blooms 
Oc., 50c. 
Ornamental Department 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 
It is seldom that a home in the country, suburb or town cannot be improved in 
appearance and greatly enhanced in value by the judicious treatment of the grounds, 
irrespective of size; and for this purpose many flowering shrubs lend themselves most 
admirably. Shrubbery, properly planted and massed, is most effective in bringing out 
certain features of the lawn, to screen some unsightly building or object, or to break 
the outline of foundation walls. 
Along the drive, the walk or the edge of the lawn, borders of shrubs may be planted 
that will give a succession of bloom from early spring until frost. Even after the leaves 
have dropped, the brilliant berries and branches of many varieties add cheer and color 
to the winter landscape. Frequently one finds a spot that suggest the use of an 
individual specimen—in such a case a variety should be selected that will develop 
symmetrically. 
In addition to the shrubs that are best adapted to the various sections of the South 
ae Stow many of the hardier kinds suited to the colder sections of the North and North- 
es 
ABELIA. 
Abelia Grandiflora.—(A rupestris.)—One 
of our most beautiful, popular and satis- 
factory broad-leaves evergreens. The grace- 
ful, drooping stems and branches are cov- 
ered with dark, glossy leaves which in 
winter assumes a metallic sheen. From the 
middle of May until frost this plant pro- 
duces an immense quantity of tubular- 
-which are borne in clusters. 
shaped white flowers about an inch long 
During the 
growing season it is advisable te pinch off 
the ends of the long shoots. This will 
make the plant dense and compact. For 
single specimens, for groups, or for a 
hedge we cannot too strongly recommend 
this plant. Prices: 12-inch to 15-inch, 
ceed 18-inch to 20-inch, $1.50 each, post- 
paid. 
