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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 



PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



We strong-ly advise shipping: by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 



send much strong^er plants and guarantee safer delivery. If ordered by 



mail add 20 per cent, of the value of plants to cover postage. 



ACAIiYFEA. — Showy class of foliage 

 plants that are becoming very popular for 

 ornamental and sub-tropical bedding. The 

 colors are as bright as in the best of the 

 Coleus and the plants are much hardier 

 and not so liable to wilt in ^the hottest and 

 driest weather. 



Marg-inata. — Fine large foliage, dark 

 olive, margined rose. A very desirable 

 variety, standing upright in hot and dry 

 weather. 



Macafeana. — A grand foliage plant with 

 bright orange red leaves, very showy. 

 Price: 10c. to 50c. each; $1.00 and $2.00 

 per dozen. 



Acalypha Sandexii. 



Sanderii. — The most sensational intro- 

 duction of the century. Under a variety of 

 names this remarkable plant has been 

 praised by experts the world over. It has 

 been called the "Philippine Medusa," 

 "Dewey's Favorite Plant," "Chenille Plant," 

 "Blazing Cat Tail," and many other names 

 of similar character. We know of no 

 plant so unique and sensational in ap- 

 pearance. It is an absolutely new de- 

 parture, totally unlike any other plant 

 now known. It is an extraordinary free 

 grower and bloomer, small plants bloom- 

 ing from January to December. As an or- 

 namental plant, it is the most striking 

 ever seen. Of branching habit. the 

 branches spread widely and throw out 

 their long, dazzling crimson, fluffy spikes 

 12 to 18 inches long, between the large, 

 bright green leaves, in the most effective 

 manner. Strong plants. 15c., 25c. and 50c. 

 each. 



ASPARAGUS-^Spreng-eri. — A beautiful 

 variety of this graceful class of plants, 

 especially useful to grow as a pot 

 plant for house decoration, or planting in 

 hanging baskets, where it makes a graceful 

 drooping plant with branches or fronds 4 

 to 5 feet in length, of a rich shade of green. 

 lOc, 25c., 50c. and 75c. Extra large plants, 

 $1.00 and $2.00. 



Plumosus and Plumosus Nanus. — An jex- 

 cellent plant for window culture, the lace- 

 like texture of its foliage excelling that 

 of Maiden Hair Fern in grace and dainti- 

 ness. It is fine as a pot plant, and in floral 

 decoration the sprays are almost indis- 

 pensible. It can also be trained as a 

 climber for arbors, trellises, etc. 15c. each; 

 larger plants, 30c., 50c. and 75c.; extra 

 large plants, $1.50. 



Abutilon. 



ABUTZIiON. — Singularly beautiful flow- 

 ering Maples and worthy a place in any 

 garden, producing their flowers in great 

 abundance the entire year, beginning to 

 bloom when quite small. Ours include the 

 best varieties. Price: 15c. each; $1.50 per 

 dozen. Larger plants, 25c. and 50c, each. 

 We have a good collection. 



ABUNDO DONAX — Ribbon Grass. — 

 Leaves striped green and white; very 

 decorative; strong divisions. 25c. and 50c. 

 each. 



AZ.OYSIA CITRIODORA.— Lemon Ver- 

 bena. This plant has the most fragrance 

 of any grown. One plant will scent a 

 whole garden, the fragrance is that of the 

 lemon, really exquisite. 15c., 25c. and BOc. 

 each. 



AIiIiAMANDA HENDERSONH. — A 

 strong growing variety with large yellow 

 flowers. 25c., 50c. and $1.00 each. 



AMAGIiYPTUS. — A pretty purple leaved 

 plant of trailing habit. Fine for baskets 

 or as a cover plant. 15c. and 25c. each. 



AI.T£RNANTHERA. — Splendid for bed- 

 ding or bordering. Grows very compact, 

 and so well known that a description is 

 superfluous. Red and yellow. 5c. each ; 

 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100. 



"We strongly advise shipping" by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 



send much stronger plants and guarantee safer delivery. If ordered by 



mail add 20 per cent, of the value of plants to cover postag^e. 



