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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



FLOWERING BULBS FOR WINTER 



The following Bulbs, planted from September 1st to March 15th, make beautiful 

 flowers in early Spring and are not likely to be frozen down as when planted in the 

 Fall, the Southern Winters being subject to warm spells which brings the bulbs up and 

 they are then caught by the cold spells which follow and are ruined. Plant in rich soil 

 and cover two inches deep. 



NABCISSUS. 



Bulbs of the earliest culture, planted 

 from September to March. 



Emperor. — One of the largest and finest 

 Daffodils in cultivation, pure yellow trum- 

 pet of immense size and wide overlapping 

 rich primrose perianth, for growing in 

 pots it is unequaled. Much in demand 

 for cut flowers. Large double-nosed bulbs. 

 $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Empress. — Of strong, robust growth, 

 with fine, large flowers the perianth snow 

 white, trumpet rich yellow; one of the best 

 bicolors and of rare beauty for cut flow- 

 ers. Fine double-nosed bulbs. $1.Q& per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



Double Von Sion. — The popular double 

 yellow Daffodil, in great demand for 

 forcing and growing in pots or pans for 

 Easter sales. Pure golden yellow stock. 

 $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Paper White Grandiflora. — An improved 

 flowering form of the Paper White and 

 now the principal forcing variety. Very 

 beautiful. Very useful for bouquets. $1.00 

 per dozen, postpaid. 



Trumpet Major. — (Sing-le). — The most 

 popular forcing sort, deep yellow. $1.00, 

 per dozen, postpaid. 



Giant Princeps, — Pale sulphur perianth 

 trumpet, rich yellow, very showy, grand 

 variety for florists. They begin to bloom 

 about the middle of February and last for 

 a whole month. $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



jonquhiS. 



Very popular flowers on account of their 

 easy cultivation and delightful fragrance, 

 golden yellow blooms. They can be readily 

 forced in the house, or planted in the 

 open ground for early flowering. October 

 to March. 



Sing-le. — Rich yellow, perianth deeply 

 loped. 



DouWe. — Full, double, golden yellow. 



Campernelle RugfTilosa . — The largest 

 flowering Jonquil. Pure yellow and very 

 fragrant. Very desirable for Winter flow- 

 ering. 75 cents per dozen, postpaid. All 

 the above are assorted. 



CHINESE SACBED IiILY. — This is a 

 Narcissus, with pure white flowers. Grows 

 freely in dishes filled with pebbles and 

 water. September till March. 25 cents 

 each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. 

 HYACINTHS. 



Roman. — White. The bulbs will produce 

 from two to five spikes of flowers and 

 may be forced so far as to have them 

 bloom early and from then until flowers 

 out of doors are plentiful. $1.25 per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



Sing-le and Double Mixed Dutch. — These 

 are especially adapted to forcing and 

 growing in beds. Flowers make a beauti- 

 ful effect. We can furnish in the follow- 

 ing colors: Red, Pink, Yellow, Blue and 

 White. Price, 15c. each; $1.25 per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



CAZiIiA Aethiopica. — Winter-blooming 

 pot plant. Large white flowers. Will 

 bloom in window or on veranda as well 

 as in greenhouse if kept frost-free, or in 

 fish-ponds. Plant bulbs from October to 

 March. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 



TUIiIPS. — Double and single. Mixed. 

 Should not be planted later than February, 

 and placed very shallow in the ground; 



not more than one-third of the bulb should 

 be covered. When near flowering they 

 require a good deal of moisture. 75 cents 

 per dozen, postpaid. September to March. 



EASTEB IiIZiY. — This handsome white 

 Lily is similar in shape to our St. Joseph 

 Lily, except that the tube is a little short- 

 er and the outside petals a little more re- 

 curved. 35c. each; $3.50 per dozen, post- 

 paid. September till March. 



C B O C U S . — Handsome little bulbous 

 plant, producing an abundance of various 

 colored flowers, growing to a height of 

 from 6 to 8 inches. Excellent to border 

 off Hyacinth or Tulip beds. Per dozen, 

 60c., postpaid. 



Caladium. 



CALADIUMS . — Fancy Leaved. — Dfy 

 bulbs, 1 to 2 inches in diameter. For 

 window boxes, show plants or green-house 

 growing they are invaluable. Rich, thrifty 

 leaves, handsomer than Begonias; marbled, 

 veined and striped with white, pink and 

 dark red. Price, per bulb, 40c. each; $4.00 

 psr dozen, postpaid. 



Caladium. — Elephant's Ear. — Price, 25c. 

 each; $2.50 per dozen. 



Freesia Befracta. 

 FBEESIA Befracta. — Alba. — Excellent 

 for floral work, even superior to Roman 

 Hyacinths. Hardy out of doors in our 

 climate, and suited for pot culture. Sep- 

 tember till March. 60 cents per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



