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tall hedge is desired. Growth very rapid; 
adapts itself to any soil not too arid ora 
swamp. If properly treated, a good 
hedge may be expected in two years 
after planting. Set plants 12 inches 
apart. After plants are set cut back one- 
third of growth in order to make a dense 
hedge. Strong plants 15c. each, $8.00 
per 100. Extra strong plants 25c. each, 
$12.00 per 100. 
Citrus Trifoliata. Japan Hardy Lemon. 
This is the coming hedge plant for de- 
fensive as well as ornamental purposes, 
far more desirable than Osage Orange. 
It is hardy as far North-as New Jersey, 
and planted in good soil an impenetrable 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 
hedge can be had three years from plant- 
ing. Requires but little trimming after 
the third year. So far it has been free 
from insect depredations. In early spring 
when covered with myriads of white 
flowers nothing is more attractive, and 
while not an evergreen, the vivid green 
wocd makes it appear bright during the 
winter. Plants may be set 2 feet apart. 
(Citrus Trifoliata Seedlings, yearlings 
10c. each; $1.00 per doz, $20.00 per 1000, 
write for prices on larger quantities. 
Citrus Trifoliata seeds, %4 lb. 30c.; 1 
lb. $1.00. Get prices on larger quantities 
If sent by mail, add 10c. per pound for 
postage. 
Armoor River Privet Hedge. 
HARDY SHADE TREES. 
White Ash. Makes quite a pretty tree 
for yard or sidewalk planting. Grows 
rapidly, makes a very pretty shade tree. 
With large leaves and straight stalk. 
$2.00 each. ; 
Red Flowering Maple. A very pretty 
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tree in the spring. It flowers before the 
leaves start. 'The flowers can be seen 
for some distance and are very attractive. 
The tree is easy to transplant and is not 
a very rapid grower. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 
to 6 ft. $1.50. 
American Elm. Large leaf elm, healthy 
quick growth, long lived. A very desir- 
Plant Lespedeza Clover; the Greatest Forage Plant. 
