30 STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Inc... NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 
Steckler’s Vike Seeds— Continued 
DOLICHOS LABLAB. Mixed. Hyacinth Beans free growing plant, 
with purple and white flowers. March till June. 
KUDZU VINE. A leguminous vine somewhat resembling the Vel- 
vet Bean in appearance. It is perennial and comes from the root 
each spring and makes as much growth by about the first of May 
as the Velvet Bean makes in an entire season, and that on ordi- 
nary soil, without fertilizer of any kind. When once established 
Kudzu thrives as well on the poorest sandy upland as on the best 
lands. It gathers nitrogen from the air and conSequently is a 
soil improver. Kudzu may be cut from two to four times during 
the season or pastured. Plant February to July. Pkt. 10e; oz. $1.00. 
IMPOMOEA Bona- 
nox. The Blue 
Moonflower. This 
distinct and charm- 
ing novelty is val- 
uable on account 
of being in beauti- 
ful and striking 
contrast with the 
White Moonsower. 
February to June. 
IPOMOCEA NOCTI- 
FLORA. Large 
Flowering Evening 
Glory (the White 
Moonflower). A 
Valenvels Obaaia pena 
growth with beau- 
Bache tiful, delicate foli- 
age of rapidserowth 
i February to June. 
IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT ALBA. White Cypress Vine. The same 
as the Red variety. February to June. 
IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT ROSEA. Red Cypress Vine. Very beau- 
tiful red flowers. Twenty feet. February to June. 
GIANT IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORY. (Mixed). 
The vines are of robust growth attaining a height of from 30 
to 40 feet. The foliage varies greatly, some plants having 
yellow or silver foliage, while others are blotched and mottled. 
February till July. 
MOMORDICA BALSAMINA. Balsam Apple. A climing plant of 
very rapid growth producing Cucumber-like fruits with warts 
on them. They are believed to contain medicinal virtues. They 
are put in jars with alcohol and are used as a dressing for 
cuts, bruises, ete. February till Ne 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS. A rapid growing annual climber, 
bearing sprays of brilliant scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. Used 
either as a snap or shell bean for eating as well as being de- 
sirable for ornamental purposes. Seed may be planted out of 
doors as soon as danger of frost is past, from March to July. Wisteria 
Vines ten to twelve feet high. 
THUNBERGIA (Black Eyed Susan). Lovely trailing plant with 
large showy flowers. Very pretty flowers in buff, white, or- 
ange, etc., with dark eyes. Mixed colors. Planted during 
January to March. 
WISTERIA. Blue and White. This is one of the most popular 
of our hardy vines, growing rapidly; in bloom is truly mag- 
nificent, bearing long pendulous clusters of flowers; growing 
to a height of 50 feet or more. February to May. 
Steckler’s 
Flowering Bulbs 
AMARYLLIS JOHNSONI. (St. Joseph Lily). Deep crim- 
son with broad white stripe on each petal, a popular flower 
in the South. 30c each; $3.00 per doz., postpaid. ; 
CALLA AETHIOPICA. Lily of the Nile. As a Winter 
blooming bulbous rooted pot plant there is hardly anything 
to come up to the beautiful Calla Lily. Can also be planted 
in open ground with success. Buibs should be potted in 
the months of October, November, December and January, 
and may be had to bloom from Christmas to March. 35e 
each; per dozen, $3.00, postpaid. 
CALLA. Elliottiana. A winter blooming bulbous rooted pot 
plant, of the same characteristics as the White, but having 
beautiful yellow blooms. Planted in October, November, De- 
cember and January and may be had to bloom from Christ- 
mas to March. 35e each; $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. _ 
CALADIUM. Elephant’s Ear. Useless to give description, 
everyone knows it. Planted February to July. 20c each; 
$2.25 per dozen. ; 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUM (Mixed). Grown for their or- 
namental leaves, which come in the most glorious shades and 
combinations. They should preferably be planted in a 
half-shady place and watered liberally. For massed beds 
or borders under large trees or for planting in shady porch 
boxes among green foliage plants. Planted March to July. 
Fancy Leaf Caladium Per bulb 25c each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
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