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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



BUDOXiEIA 



Buddleia Davidii Magnifica. — (B. varia- 

 bilis magnifica.) (Butterfly Bush.) — Flow- 

 ers of a deep shade of violet; plant is also 

 tall grower; blooms from June until frost; 

 very ornamental. The best Buddleia yet 

 introduced. Prices: 3-inch pots, 40c.; 1^^- 

 ft. to 2 ft. plants, $1.00 each, postpaid. 



Substitution in Plants. 



In ordering Flowering Plants 

 and Fruit Trees, where we are 

 out of a variety, we will sub- 

 stitute the nearest to it, unless 

 otherwise instructed. 



CAM£:x.I.IA JAFONICAS — Home Grown 

 Plants. 



Ornamental Department 



DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 



It is seldom that a home in the country, suburb or town cannot be improved In 

 appearance and greatly enhanced in value by the judicious "treatment of the grounds, 

 Irrespective of size; and for this purpose many flowering shrubs lend themselves most 

 admirably. Shrubbery, properly planted and massed, is most effective in bringing out 

 certain features of the lawn, to screen some unsightly building or object, or to break 

 the outline of foundation walls. 



Along the drive, the walk or the edge of the lawn, borders of shrubs may be planted 

 that will give a succession of bloom from early spring until frost. Even after the leaves 

 have dropped, the brilliant berries and branches of many varieties add cheer and color 

 to the winter landscape. Frequently one finds a spot that suggest the use of an 

 individual specimen — in such a case a variety should be selected that Will develop 

 symmetrically. 



In addition to the shrubs that are best adapted tO' the various sections of the South 

 we grow many of the hardier kinds suited to the colder sections of the North and North- 

 west. 



ABEZ.ZA. 

 Abelia Grandiflora. — (A rupestris.) — One 

 of our most beautiful, popular and satis- 

 factory broad-leaves evergreens. The grace- 

 ful, drooping stems and branches are cov- 

 ered with dark, glossy leaves which in 

 winter assumes a metalic sheen. Prom the 

 middle of May until frost this plant pro- 

 duces an immense quantity of tubular- 

 shaped white flowers about an inch long 

 which are borne in clusters. During the 

 growing season it is advisable to pinch off 

 the ends of the long shoots. This Will 

 make the plant dense and compact. For 

 single specimens, for groups, or for a 

 hedge we cannot too strongly recommend 

 this plant. Prices: 12-inclx to 15-inch, 

 $1.00; 18-inch to 20-inch, $1.50 each, post- 

 paid. 



AI.THEAS. 



Double "White. — Continuous bloomer. 

 $1.00 each. Extra strong* plants, $1.50 each, 

 not prepaid. 



Double Purple. — Continuous bloomer. 

 $1.00 each. Extra larg-e plants, $1.50 each, 

 not prepaid. 



Double Rose. — Very delicate rose. $1.00 

 each, not prepaid. 



Rose of Sharon. — Sometimes called Con- 

 federate rose. The flowers on first open- 

 ing are pure white, gradually changing to 

 pink and towards evening it is of a red- 

 dish color; the most popular of all the 

 Altheas. 50c. each, postpaid. 



Camellia Japonica. 

 CULTIVATION. 



Por Open Ground. — To get the best re- 

 sults Camellias should be planted in a par- 

 tially shaded situation, especially where 

 protected from the cold winds of winter 

 and the hot, afternoon sun of summer. 

 Any good garden soil is suitable, but if 

 mixed with leaf mold and well-rotted cow 

 manure better results will be obtained. 

 The plants should be kept tliQroughly 

 mulched with well-rotted leaves. In this 

 section the best time to transplant Camel- 

 lias is from early October until middle of 

 November, and from middle of February 

 to end of March. 



For Conservatories. — Use a potting com- 

 posed of peat or leaf mold and good loam, 

 and give ample drainage. When in growth, 

 they require an abundance of water spray- 

 ing of the foliage. When dormant, water 

 sparingly and keep in cool temperature. 

 Fire heat is not needed except during ex- 

 cessively cold weather which would injure 

 distendmg buds. Dropping of buds is 

 caused by plants drying out, or by over- 

 watering, or being kept in high tempera- 

 ture under glass. 



This is one of our specialties. We can 

 supply quite a large number of varieties, 

 and also have a large stock of plants ac- 

 cording to color. Our plants are all 

 healthy, home-grown stock, and we give 

 them special attention at all times. Most 

 of the plants are double, though we have 

 some single. Prices for Single and Double 

 Pink, Red and White: 6-inch to 8-inch, 

 ^1.50; 10-inch to 12-inch, $2.00, postpaid. 



We Will Not Ship Trees or Plants into California, Florida, Georgia or 



Mississippi. 



