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J. STECKL2R SEED CO.. LTD.. ALMANAC AND 



Adiantum Cuneatum Fera. 



Ad Lin turn — Farley ense, 

 Adiantum — Formosum. 

 Af-iantum — Gracillinum, 

 .Adiantum— Bell um. 

 iidiantum — Pubescens. 

 -Adiantum — Wiegandi. 

 Blechnum — Occidentale, 

 Cyrtomium — Falcatum. 

 DavaTiia — Fijiensis Plumosa. 

 E^ictyogramme — Japonica, 

 Dicksonia — Antarctica. 

 Gyiiinogramme — Suiphurea. 

 Lastrea — Aristata Variegata. 

 Lastrea — Opaca. 

 Lotr.aria — Gibba. 

 Microlepia — Hispida, 

 Onycbium — ^Japonic um. 

 Poiypodium— Aureum. 

 Poly podium — Setosum. 

 Pteris — Adiantoides. 

 Pteris — Argyrsea. 

 Pteris — Cretica Alba Lineota. 

 -Pteris — Cjretica Magninca. 

 Pteris— Hastata. 

 'Pteris — Interata. 

 Pteris — Ouvrardii. 

 Pteris — Serrulata. 

 Pteris— .Tremuta. 

 Pte-ris— Palmata. 

 Pteris— Sitolobium circutarium. 

 Pteris — Selaginella Emiliana. 



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Ampelopsis Veitchii. — Bosto7i or Ja- 

 panese Ivy — A most satisfactory and beau- 

 tiful climber; it is entirely hardy and can 

 adapt itself to any locality or exposure; 

 clings fast to stone, brick or wooden walls, 

 and is extensively used on residences, 

 churches, factories, etc., where in summer 

 it covers all with a perfect mat of dark- 

 green leathery foliage, which changes as 

 autumn approaches to brilliant crimson: 

 the foliage serves as a great protection to 

 buildings, the leaves lapping over like tiles 

 on a roof, preventing effectually the rain 

 from penetrating 'the walls.. Strong field 

 grown plants, 25c. and 50c. each. 



Akebia Qmna.ta—Japa)i Akebia, A 

 new twining climber, suitable for pillar or 

 trellis, handsome and distinct foliage, and 

 chocolate colored, fragrant flowers, very 

 desirable. 25c. and 50c. each. 



Antigonon Leptopus. The Mocn- 

 Tain Beauty or Rosa Montana— A hand- 

 some climber of Mexican origin, of great 

 promise, but with reputation not yet fully 

 established. It appears to be quite hardy 

 where strong roots are deeply planted. 

 Flowers of a bright rose color, borne in 

 graceful racemes or clusters, with tendrills 

 at the end of the racemes. Outside of 

 flower rose color; centre of a much deeper 

 tint, the roots well developed, to insure 

 early procure strong plants then plant deep- 

 ly, in good, w^ell drained soil. The vine 

 blooms the second year after planting. 15, 

 25 and 50 cents. 



Aristolochia elegans. A variety of 

 the well known ""Dutclnnan's pipe.'' of 

 vigorous growth and quite hardy in oar cli- 

 mate. It is a profuse bloomer, bearing 

 large flowers of a rich p'Jrple color, with 

 irregular . branched markings of creamv 

 white and golden yellow center with rich 

 velvety purple. The plant is one of the 

 most thankful of all climbers, blooming 

 when quite young and continuing to do so 

 the whole summer Will stand our winter 

 without protection. Strong plants 15 and 

 25 cents each. 



Bignonia — Trumpet Creeper. One of 

 our handsomest hardy perennials, bearing 

 large clusters of orange red flowers freely 

 during summer, and always attracting num- 

 bers of hnmming birds. Mostly grown on 

 trees or walls, though it can be cut back 

 and restrained. Usual height, ten to thirty 

 fe^t. Price, 35, 50, 75 cents and 8r.oo. 



Bignonia Tweediana. A very well 

 known vine, will make a good specimen 

 plant in a large pot. Try it. 50c. each. 



Fine Hardy Clematis. Those who 

 have seen the magnificent masses of ex- 

 quisite flowers produced by Jackmanni 

 Superba and other choice varieties of Eng- 

 lish Clematis, do not need to be told that 

 these Clematis are undoubtedly the most 

 beautiful of all flowering vines. The flow- 

 ers are grandly beautiful and of very large 

 size, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches in 

 diameter, and are borne in gorgeous wreaths 

 and clusters of bloom that hang in grace- 

 ful festoons from the vine during Jufy and 

 August. We offer strong plants on their 

 own roots, superior to grafted plants. 



Clematis Jackmani— Purple, immense 

 flowers. 



Clematis Jackmani Superba— Immense 

 pure white flowers. 



Clematis. The Gem— Deep lavender, 

 very striking; any of the above, first size, 

 75c. each; extra size, $1.00 each. 



Steckler's Southern grown Seeds are always Reliable. 



