J. STECKEER SEED CO., I/TD., ALMANAC AND 



Giant Imperial Japanese Morning 

 Glory. This is a type of the well 

 known Morning Glory. The vines are of a 

 strong and robust growth, attaining a height 

 of from 30 to 40 feet. The foliage varies 

 greatly, some plants having yellow or sil- 

 very foliage, while others are blotched and 

 mottled; but the great charm of this won- 

 derful introduction 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. 

 They consist of many varieties, beautiful 

 colors, and most wonderful shades and 

 markings of exquisite beauty. They are of 

 easy culture, succeeding well in any sunny 

 position. Our seeds are imported direct 

 from Japan, and contain the finest and best 

 varieties that can be obtained. 



Luffa acutangula. Dish Rag Vine, A 

 very rapid growing vine of the Gourd fami- 

 ly, When the fruit is dry, the fibrous sub- 

 stance, which covers the seeds, can be used 

 as a rag. February till April. 



Mamordica Balsamina. Balsam Ap- 

 ple. A climbing plant of very rapid growth, 

 producing Cucumber-like fruits, with warts 

 on them. They are believed to contain 

 some medicinal virtues. They are put in 

 jars with alcohol and are used as a dressing 

 for cuts, bruises, etc. 



Tropseolmn majus. Nasturtium. Trail- 

 ing plants with- elegant flowers of different 

 shades, mostly yellow and crimson, which 

 are produced in great abundance.- Four 

 feet high. February till April. 



Thunbergia. Mixed Thunbergia. Very 

 ornamental vines, with yellow, bell-shaped 

 flowers with dark eye. Six feet high. Feb- 

 ruary till May. 



BULBOUS ROOTS 



Anemones. Double-flowering. Planted 

 and treated the same as the Ranunculus. 

 They are of great varieties in color. Double 

 Dutch, 30 cents per dozen. 



Dahlias. Fine double-named varieties. 

 Plants so well known for their brilliancy, 



Single Hyacinth. 



diversity of colors and profuse flower- 

 ing qualities, that they require no recom- 

 mendation. They can be planted from 

 February till May, .and thrive best in rich 

 loamy soil. They should be tied up to 

 stakes, which ought to be driven into the 

 ground before or when planting 

 the bulbs. To have them flower 

 late in the season they should be 

 planted late in the spring, and the 

 flower buds nipped off when they 

 appear; treated in this way they 

 will produce perfect flowers dur- 

 ing fall. Undivided roots, $3 per 

 dozen. 



The roots we offer are of the 

 very best type, having taken 

 special pains to discard varieties 

 which did not flower well here. 



Gladiolus. Hybrid Gladiolus. 

 One of the best summer flowering 

 bulbs; they have been greatly im- 

 proved of late years, and almost 

 every color has been produced, 

 tinged and blotched in all shades 

 from delicate rose to dark vermiS- 

 lion. When planted at intervals 

 during spring, they will flower at 

 different times, but those that are 

 planted earliest produce the finest 

 flowers. The roots should be taken 

 up in the fall. 



Hybrids mixed, first choice (ex- 

 tra), 10 cents each ; 75 cents per 

 dozen. 



Hybrids, white ground, first 

 choice, 10 cents each. 

 Double Hyacinth. Hybrids mixedf 50c. per dozen. 



