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Fancy-Leaved Caladium. 



Caladium Esculentum. Elephant's Ears. 

 A handsome plant of tropical aspect, bearing 

 leaves sometimes a yard or more in expanse. 

 Effective as a single plant on a lav/n, or in 

 groups; also useful for decorative effect near 

 streams or ponds. Bulbs can be stored in 

 dry sand in winter, and kept from jear to 

 year. Desirable and widely popular; §5 cents 

 each. 



Giant Persian Cyclamen. The new giant- 

 flowered Persian Cyclamens are considered 

 by experienced florists the most beautiful and 

 decorative of all pot plants when in bloom. 

 The foliage is broad, massive and graceful, 

 of dark olive green, beautifully variegated 

 with silver and rose colors. The immense, 

 fairy-like flowers are carried on long stems 

 and produced in boundless profusion, and are 

 delightfully perfumed; 25 and 50 cents each; 

 extra large 75 cents. 



Camelia Japonica. 



Camelia Japoniea. The royal family of 

 plants. Leaves glossy green and the flowers 

 of the most exquisite ;beauty and waxy 

 texture. From pure white to crimson, in 

 almost endless variegation. The pure white 

 ones are generally prized above the colored 

 varieties. Their culture is nearly related to 

 that of the Azalea, but their success is more 

 certain. Requires shade and moisture through- 

 out the hot season. Their time of blooming 



is winter and early spring. Requires a mo- 

 derate and uniform temperature with as little 

 artificial heat as possible. 



When set with flower buds great care must 

 be taken in watering — when left too dry the 

 buds are sure to drop. Prices, 12-inch plants, 

 ^1.00 each; 16-inch $1.50; 24-inch, $2.00; 30- 

 inch, $2.50; 40-irich, $3.00. 



Cissiis Discolor. A highly colored vine 

 of very rapid growth; 15c, and 25c. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. Umbrella Plant. 

 This is a plant of the easiest culture and a 

 large specimen is as handsome as a Palm for 

 decoration. It makes a handsome pot plant. 

 It will grow luxuriantly in water, and is 

 therefore indispensable for aquariums or foun- 

 tains. Try it. Price, 15 and 25 cents each. 

 Large plant^^, 50c. and $1.00 each. 



Cineraria. Hybrida. These are among 

 the most gorgeous flowering plants. The 

 colors range through all the shades of blue, 

 violet, crimson, pink, maroon and white. 

 They are in bloom only until the month of 

 May; 25 and 50 cents. 



Dahlias. Genf.ral Collection. Our col- 

 lection of this beautiful flower is unrivaled. 

 We import annually all the new varieties of 

 merit, and none are retained in our collection 

 that do not come up to the standard of per- 

 fect flowers. It now embraces all the finest 

 Show Flowers in cultivation. Strong plants. 

 Price, '25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 



Dracenas. We have a very fine collection 

 of this ornamental foliage plant consistin": of 

 many beautiful and new varieties, such as 



Fuchsia. 



Steckler's Southern Gro'wn Seeds are always Pure and Reliable. 



