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DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS MARGA- 
RITAE RBOBUSTUS, (fi. pl. Semi-high 
double Margaret Carnation. This beautiful 
pink originated in Italy. It is of a dwarfish 
habit, grows from 12 to 15 inches high; 
the stalks are exceedinly strong, and 
therefore need no support. The flowers are 
much variegated, occasionally producing 
yellow ones. What makes this’. variety 
remarkable is that it flowers after four 
months from the time of sowing the seed, 
and produces about 80 per cent. of double 
flowers, unlike other Carnations, which are 
biennial and only bloom the second year. 
October to April. 
DIANTHUS BARBATU S— Sweet 
William.—A well known plant, which has 
been much improved. Their beautiful 
colors make them very showy. Should be 
sown early otherwise they will not flower 
the first spring; one and a half feet high. 
October till April. 
DIANTHUS CHINENSIS—Chinese Pink. 
A beautiful class of annuals of various 
eolors which flower very profusely in early 
spring and summer, one foot high. From 
October till April. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIS—Border Pink.— 
A fragrant pink used for edging. The 
flowers are tinged, generally pink or white 
with a dark eye. Does not flower the first 
year; two feet high. Sow from January 
till April. 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGGII—Japan 
Pink.—This is the most showy of any of 
the annual pinks. The flowers are very 
large and of brilliant colors; one foot high. 
Sow from October till April. 
DIANTHUS PUMILA.— Early 
Flowering Carnation. If sown early, this 
variety will flower the first season. They 
are quite dwarfish and flower very pro- 
fusely. November till April. 
DELPHINUM IMPERIALIS, fil. pl.— 
Imperial Flowering Larkspur.—Very hand- 
some variety of symmetrical form. Mixed 
colors; bright red, dark blue and “red 
striped; 11% feet high. 
Dwarf 
Delphinium Chinensis. 
DELPHINIUM CHINENSIS —Dwartft 
China Larkspur. — Mixed colors; 
pretty; one foot high. All 
should be sown from November till April. 
Note.—None of the Delphiniums or Lark- 
spurs transplant. well, and are better-sown 
at once where they are intended to remain. 
very 
When You Buy Seeds Specify Steckler’s. 
Larkspurs . 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 
DELPHINIUM AJACIS—Rocket lLark- 
spur.—Mixed colors; very showy; two and 
a half feet. 
DAHLIA.—Large flowering Dahlia. Seed 
sown in the spring will flower by June 
Very pretty colors are obtained from seed, 
the semi-double or single can be pulled up 
as they bloom; but those seeds which are 
saved from the double varieties will pro- 
duce a good percentage of double flowers. 
February till June. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA 
—California Poppy.—A very free flowering 
plant, good for masses. Does not trans- 
plant well. One foot high. December till 
April. 
GAILLARDIA LORENTZIANA —Two 
Colored Gaillardia.— Very showy plants 
which continue to flower for a long time, 
flowers red, bordered with orange yellow. 
1% feet high. January till April. 
GLOXINIA HYBRIDA.—Splendid mixed 
finest varieties. 25 cents per packet. 
GOCOMPHRENA ALBA AND PURPUBEA 
White and Crimson Bachelor Button or 
Globe Amaranth.—Well known variety of 
flowers; very early and free flowering; con- 
tinue to flower for a long time. Two feet. 
high. From February to August. 
GERANIUM ZONALE—Zonale Geranium. 
Seed saved from large flowering varieties 
of different colors; should be sown in seed 
pans, and when large enough transplanted 
into pots when they can be left or trans- 
planted in spring into the open ground. 
GERANIUM PELARGONIUM—Large 
Flowering Pelargonium.—Spotted varieties; 
25 cents per packet. 
GOLDEN GLOW—(Rudbeckia).—Grows 
8 feet high, branching freely and bearing 
by the hundreds, on long, graceful stems; 
exquisite double flowers of the _ brightest 
golden color and as large as a Cactus 
Dahlia. As cut flowers the blooms last 
well. Perfectly hardy and blooms con- 
tinuously throughout the summer months. 
Per packet, 25 cents. 
GERANIUM ODORATISSIMA —Apple 
Scented Geranium.—Cultivated on account 
of its fragrant leaves, 25 cents per packet. 
This is a pot plant and requires shade dur- 
ing hot weather. Should be sown during 
fall and winter. 
HELIOTROPIUM — MHeliotrope. Mixed 
varieties with dark and light shaded 
flowers. A well known plant esteemed for 
the fragrance of its flowers, which are pro- 
dueed during the whole summer in great 
profusion. This plant is generally propa- 
gated by cutting, but can also be raised 
from seed. Should be sown in hot bed if 
sown early. 
HELIANTHUS, fl. pl.—Double Flowering 
Sunflower.—A well known plant, with 
showy yellow flowers, the double is often 
cultivated in flower gardens. The single 
varieties are cultivated mostly for the seed. 
They are said to be anti-malarious. Four 
feet high. February till May. 
_ IBERIS AMARA—White Candytuft.—A 
well known plant raised a good deal by 
florists for bouquets. Can be sown at 
different times to have a_ succession of 
flowers. One foot high. 
