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J. STECKLER SEED COMPANY, Ltd., NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 



Hedge Plants and Flowering Plants 



587. JAPANESE BARBERRY (Thunbergii). Popu- 

 lar for mixing in the shrubbery border as single 

 specimens or for planting in clumps on the lawn. 

 The foliage is of a rich, lustrous, bronzy red, be- 

 coming more brilliant and gorgeous throughout 

 the summer and in the fall changes to vivid or- 

 ange, scarlet and red shades. New. Prices: 12 to 

 18 inches, $1.25 each, postpaid. 



Privet Hedge 



588. LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE. Amoor River Privet. Most uni- 

 versally planted hedge. Our hedges of this desirable evergreen 

 have for years past been noted for their perfect shade and ap- 

 pearance. Prices: 2 to 3 feet, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100, 

 not prepaid. 4 to 5 feet, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100, not 

 prepaid. 



589. MAGNOLIA FUSCATA. Banana or Sweet Shrub. Very 

 sweet scented, creamy yellow flowers, hardy in the South, bloom- 

 ing season, early Spring. Prices: 12 to 20 inches, $2.00 each; 

 20 to 30 inches, $3.00 each, not prepaid. 



590. SWEET OLIVE. Olea Fragrance. One of the most desir- 

 able flowering shrubs for Southern gardens. White flowers 

 although small, are produced in clusters and emit the most 



pleasing fragrance. Of very easy culture. Prices: $1.00 and $1.50 each according to size. 

 59 i~ S Fi^ EA „ V £ N HOUTEII or BRIDAL WREATH Spring blooming shrub, very* attractive. Prices: 12 in. 



75c; 18 in. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 24 to 35 inches, $3.50 each 

 592 SPIREA. Anthony Waterer. A dwarf variety ; color bright crimson when in bloom the entire summer and 



fall. Prices: 12 to 18 inches, $1.09, postpaid. 



Ferns 



593. ADIANTUM (Maiden Hair). Has fine leaves, very 

 attractive, used for bouquets. Prices: 4 inches, 60c; 5 

 inches, 75c; 6 inches, $1.25 each, postpaid. 



594. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. A beautiful variety of 

 this graceful class of plants, especially useful to grow 

 as a pot plant for house decoration, or planting in hang- 

 ing baskets, w T here it makes a graceful drooping plant 

 with branches or fronds 4 to 5 feet in length of a rich 

 shade of green. Prices: From 2% inch pots 25c; 4 inch 

 pots 50c, and 5 inch pots 75c each, postpaid. 



Asparagus Sprengerii 



Asparagus Plumosus 



595. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS (Climbing) and Nanus 

 (Dwarf). An excellent plant for window culture, of lace 

 like texture. Very desirable for gracing bouquets. 

 Prices from 2y 2 inch pots 25c; 4 inch pots 50c; and 5 

 inch pots 75c each, postpaid. 



593. CRYTOMINUM FALCATUM (Holly Fern). Strong, 

 robust, easy to manage and will stand cold weather well. 

 Prices: From 2% inch pots 25c; 4 inch pots 50c; 5 inch 

 pots 75c, postpaid. 



597. BOSTON FERN. This popular fern is one of the best 

 decorative plants in the fern family. Excellent for mak- 

 ing large specimen plants and for hanging baskets. Very 

 hardy. Prices: From 2V 2 inch pots 25c; 4 inch pots 50c; 

 5 inch pots 75c; 6 inch pots $1.25 each, and 7 inch pots 

 $2.00 each, postpaid. 



