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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
BEAUTIFY THE HOME GROUNDS WITH 
HARDY SHADE TREES. 
A SELECTED LIST OF THE BEST SHADE TREES FOR THIS SEASON. 
Prices Do Not Include Transportation Charges; It is Best to Ship by Express. 
We will be pleased to furnish prices on 
large quantities of any of the following 
shade trees on application. The list of 
shade trees given is only a few of the - 
many varieties that we carry, write us for 
shade trees that you may need, stating size 
wanted. 
CATALPA.—Large luxuriant foliage, 
handsome white flowers, with purple dots 
and a touch of yellow around the throat, 
with a pleasant, delicate fragrance, a tree 
in bloom not only presents a magnificent 
spectacle to the eye, but also fills the air 
quite a distance with its agreeable odor. 
In rapidity of growth it rivals the most 
luxuriant trees of temperate climates. $3 
to 4 feet, $1.25; 4 to 5 feet, $1.50. 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY.—A native of 
Europe. Remarkable for its erect growth 
and tall, spire-like form. 5 to 7 feet, $1.25; 
7 to 8 feet, $1.50 each. 
SYCAMORE.—4 to 5 feet, $1.25; 5 to 6 
feet, $1.50 each. 
UMBRELLA CHINA.—A sub-variety of 
the China tree. It assumes a dense spread- 
ing head, resembling a gigantic umbrella; 
is of unique appearance, and a most de- 
sirable tree of rapid growth, 3 to 4 feet, 
$1.25; 4 to 5 feet, $1.50. 
TREES AND VINES 
Fruit and Nut Trees, 
Grapes and Berries. 
The following is a list of the best suited trees for the South, free of all diseases. 
Place your orders early. - 
Prices do not include Transportation Charges. 
It is best to ship by Express. 
Number of Trees to an Acre. 
Distance No. Distance No. 
apart, of apart, of 
feet trees feet trees 
Seb y iS. em 80 Lo by. ioe 257 
ORD io ecm ee 537 oI. ORG och, dies i ace ls 222 
LO Shy s see 435 5) Del be ee 193 
Leb yh eae eek 360 Gi n G teeta see 170 
2 IDy) eae 302 nA (ala) o's Uy (= Pea eS Pa 150 
Apricot Trees. 
4 to 5 feet, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
Apple Trees. 
4 to 5 Feet. 
Owing to the large demand we have con- 
cluded to add to our assortment of Fruit 
trees the most suitable varieties of Apple 
trees for our Southern climate, as follows: 
1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
\/ LEMON OR’ MAY FIG.—This 
Delicious Apple. 
Distance No. Distance No. 
apart, of apart, of 
feet trees feet trees 
Sey, HS eee ee 134 s0sby230 = 48 
LON by algae 120 BD Dye op eae 35 
20 “by (205 ae 108 40) "by. 40222. ae 27 
VAP Atel ON ay ey eee S0te bby. 45 eee PAA 
PATIEN ON Aura eee 69 50 Dye DOs LY. 
DELICIOUS APPLE.—A remarkable va- 
riety rapidly taking first rank both for 
commercial and home _ orchards, Fruit 
large, nearly covered with brilliant dark 
red fiesh, fine grained, crisp and melting, 
juicy with a delightful aroma; of very 
highest quality. $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
dozen, 
BEN DAVIS.—Medium to large roundish, 
truncated, conical; yellowish, overspread 
and striped or splashed with shades of red: 
subacid, of fair quality; good keeper. This 
variety is widely planted and popular. $1.00 
each; $10.00 per dozen. 
EARLY HARVEST.—Medium to large; 
yellow, juicy, tender, of fine flavor. A well 
known and popular variety. Ripens in 
June. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
RED ASTRACHAN. — Large; crimson, 
with heavy bloom; flesh crisp, acid and 
juicy. Ripens in June. Tree vigorous, bear- 
ing very young and regularly. Adapted to 
a wide range of climate. $1.00 each, $10.00 
per dozen. 
Fig Trees. 
BRUNSWICK OR MADONNA FIG.—The 
Brunswick is a large purple fig, turning 
blue when ripe. Quite hardy. 4 to 5 feet, 
is the 
earliest of all the fig varieties, producing 
medium sized cream or lemon yellow fruit, 
which ripens as early as the beginning of 
May. 8 to 4 feet, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
dozen, 
