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MAMORDICA BALSAMINA.—Balsam 
Apple.—A climbing 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 July. 
LUFFA ACUTANGULA.—Dish Rag Vine. 
A very rapid growing vine of the Gourd 
family. When the fruit is dry, the fibrous 
substance, which covers the seeds, can be 
used as a dish rag. February till July. 
THUNBERGIA.— Mixed Thunbergia.— 
Very ornamental vines, with yellow, bell- 
shaped flowers with dark eye. Six feet 
high. February till July. 
GIANT IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORN- 
ING GLORY.—This is a type of the well 
known Morning Glory. The vines are of 
robust growth, attaining a height of from 
30 to 40 feet. The foliage varies greatly, 
some plants having yellow or silvery foli- 
age, while others are blotched and mottled; 
but the great charm of this wonderful in- 
troduction lies in the great beauty and 
gigantic size of the flowers, which often 
measure six inches across, and their great 
substance causes them to remain much 
longer in perfection than the ordinary type. 
February till July. 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., 
LTD., ALMANAC AND 
¢ aH 
Giant Imperial Japanese Morning Glory. 
WISTARIA.—This is one of the most 
popular cf our hardy vines, growing rapid, 
in bloom is truly magnificent, bearing long, 
pendulous clusters of blue flowers; grow- 
ing to a height of fifty feet or more. 
BULBOUS ROOTS. 
These Prices do not include Postage or Expressage. 
Anemones. 
ANEMONES.—Double Fiowering. 
Planted and treated ‘the same as ~the 
Ranunculus. They are of great varieties 
in- color. Double Dutch, 30 cents per 
dozen, $1.50 per 100. 
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NEW OXALIS BUTTERCUP.—This neat 
little plant should not be missing in any 
collection of pot plants. Although it is not 
directly a pot, but a border plant, but it is 
so well adapted to pot culture and will 
grow especially well in a hanging vase or 
hanging basket, that it may well be classed 
among the pot plants. Its hanging habit 
and bright golden yellow flowers make it 
especially attractive. Being of an easy cul- 
ture it is a good acquisition to our collec- 
tion of bulbous plants; 40 cents per dozen. 
ChROCUS.— Handsome little bulbous 
plant, producing an abundance of various 
colored flowers, growing to a height of 
from 6 to 8 inches. Excellent to border off 
Hyacinth or Tulip beds. Per dozen, 25c.; 
per 100, $1.50. 
DABHLIAS.—The following is a_  collec- 
tion of Large Peony-flowering Dahlias, im- 
proved varieties produced by Mr. Wm. 
Pfitzer of Germany. We feel that every 
lover of flowers should have a few of these 
elegant specimens. 
La Belle.—Large, white, suffused blush 
or shrimp pink; 30 cents a bulb. 
Big Chief.—Bright, rich crimson, mar- 
gined maroon, very effective; 40c. a bulb. 
Sensation.—The most striking and sensa- 
tional of this type; bright vermillion, heav- 
ily tipped white; 50c. a bulb. 
Maid of Kent.—Red tipped with white. 
One of the largest of the improved varie- 
ties of Dahlias. Fine grower, robust. and 
does well in this climate; 50c. each. 
..1lf.by mail,.add.5e. for postage. 
 DABHLBIAS.—Fine double varieties. 
Plants so well known for their brilliancy, 
diversity of colors and profuse flowering 
qualities that they require no recommen- 
dation. Can be had in the following colors: 
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Maroon and 
variegated. They can be planted from Feb- 
ruary till May. $2.25 per dozen; 20c. each. 
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