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



Our stock of Citrus Trifoliata seedling-s 

 consists of 50,000, running- from 10 to 36 

 inches: 



8 to 15 inches, $20.00 per 1,000; $3.00 

 per 100. 



15 to 20 inches, $22.00 per 1,000; $4.00 

 per 100. 



Citrus Trifoliata seed, 14 lb., 30c.; 1 lb., 

 $1.00. Special prices on larger quantities. 



Sour Orange Seed, oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 75c.; 

 1 lb., $2.50. 



SFECIAI. NOTICi:. 



The proper way to keep Deciduous Seeds, 

 such as Citrus Trifoliata and Sour Orange, 

 after they are out of the orange, is to put 

 them in charcoal, after they have been 

 well dried, and place in a box in a dry, 

 cool place. 



HARDY SHADE TREES. 



A SEI^ECTED I.IST OF THE BEST 



SHADE TBEES FOB 



THIS SECTION. 



We will be pleased to furnish prices on 

 large quantities of any of the following 

 shade trees on application. 



RED FI.OWEBING MAFI.E. — A very 

 pretty 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. 4 to 6 feet, $1.50; 

 6 to 8 feet, $2.50. 



feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 



BOX ELDER.— 6 to 



feet, $2.00. 



SII^VER I.EAF MAFLE.— 5 to 6 feet, 

 90c.; 6 to 7 feet, $1.00; 7 to 8 feet, $1.50. 



CATAIgFA 5FECI0SA. — Large luxuriant 

 foliage, handsome white flowers, with pur- 

 ple dots and a touch of yellow around the 

 throat, with a pleasant, delicate fragrance; 

 a tree in bloom not only presents a mag- 

 nificent 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. 

 5 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 7 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $1.75. 



I.IGUSTRUM JAFONICUM. — Best ever- 

 green shade tree; very hardy, and can be 

 trimmed into any shape. 4 to 5 feet, 75c.; 

 5 to 6 feet, $1.00; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $2.00 to $3.00, according to grade. 



CINNAMOMUM CAMFHORA. — The 

 Camphor Tree. — This tree is perfectly 

 hardy, and does well along the South At- 

 lantic and Gulf coast. It is a handsome 

 evergreen, with bright, shiny leaves. Will 

 do well on poor soil, but, of course, will 

 make a more satisfactory growth when 

 properly fertilized. It is being planted in 

 large quantities for producing the gum 

 camphor of commerce. Prices, pot grown, 

 10 to 12 inches, 25c.; 18 to 20 inches, 50c.; 

 24 to 30 inches, 75c.; 30 to 36 inches, $1.00; 

 from tubs, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 to $2.00; 

 4 to 5 feet, $2.50 to $3.00; 5 to 6 feet, $3.50 

 to $5.00. Same sizes in heavy, bushy 

 plants, 50 per cent, advance. 



Camphor seeds, 25c. per oz., $2.00 per lb. 



MAG2TOI.IA GRANDIFZiORA. — The king 

 of the Southern broad-leaved evergreen 

 trees; needs no description. 3 to 4 feet, 

 $1.00 and $2.00. Fine specimens, field 



grown, $3.00 each. Extra large trees, $5.00 

 up. Seed, 25c. an ounce, $2.00 per pound. 



OAK. — Live Oak. — A typical Southern 

 shade tree, nursery grown, well formed 

 head. 3 to 4 feet, 75c.; 4 to 6 feet, $1.25; 



6 to 8 feet, $2.25; ? to 10 feet, $2.75. 

 Water Oak. — Very popular. 4 to 6 feet, 



$1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.75; 8 to 10 feet, $2.50. 



Laurel Oak. — Similar to Live Oak. 4 to 6 

 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 feet, 

 $2.50. 



Red Oak. — 4 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet 

 $1.75; 8 to 10 feet, $2.50. 



F O F L A R, CAROLINA. — A vigorous, 



healthy native tree of rapid growth, pyra- 

 midal in form, with large glossy leaves, 

 valuable for park or street planting:. 

 Makes a fine, spreading head if well cut 

 back the first few seasons; succeeds every- 

 where. 5 to 6 feet, 90c.; 6 to 7 feet, $1.25; 



7 to 8 feet, $1.30; 8 to 10 feet, $1.50; 10 to 

 12 feet. $2.00. 



FOFLAR, LOMBARDY.— A native of 

 Europe. Remarkable for its erect growth 

 and tall, spire-like form. 5 to 6 feet, 90c,; 

 6 to 7 feet, $1.25; 7 to 8 feet, $1.30; 8 to 10 

 feet, $1.50; 10 to 12 feet, $2.00. 



UMBRELLA CHINA TREE.— M e 1 1 a 



Azederach Umhraculiformis. — A sub-vari- 

 ety of the China tree. It assumes a dense 

 spreading head, resembling a gigantic um- 

 brella; is of unique appearance, and a most 

 desirable tree of rapid growth. 3 to 4 feet, 

 50c.; 4 to 5 feet, 75c.; 5 to 6 feet, $1.00; 

 6 to 7 feet, $1.75; 7 to 8 feet, $2.50. Seed, 

 1^ lb., 15c.; 1/2 lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 50c.; by mail, 

 10c. per pound extra. 



WEEFING- WILLOW. — It forms without 

 any trimming an exceedingly graceful 

 tree, with glossy foliage and perfect um- 

 brella head, unique in form. Vigorous and 

 thriving in all soils, it is probably more 

 widely disseminated than any of the finer 

 ornamental trees. 4 to 5 feet, 75c.; 5 to 6 

 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 feet, 

 $1.75. 



HACKBERRY. — These trees are rapid 

 growers, very hardy, and easy to trans- 

 plant. The foliage is ~a small delicate leaf 

 which becomes a light orange yellow in the 

 Fall and in budding out in the Spring. 

 After the tree becomes five or six years old, 

 it bears the berries from which it derives 

 its name. The berries are red when ripe 

 and very ornamental and of a pleasant 

 flavor. The tree is shapely and requires but 

 little care to make grow. 4 to 5 feet, 75c.; 

 5 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 

 10 feet, $2.25. 



CHERRY LAUREL (Gloria Mundl).— 12 



to 18 inches, 50c.; 2 to 3 feet, 75c.; 3 to 4 

 feet, $2.00. 



THE BEAUTIFUL TEA WEEFINO 

 MULBERRY. — Forms a perfect umbrella- 

 shaped head, with long, slender, willowy 

 branches drooping to the ground. Most 

 desirable for ornamental lawns, parks or 

 for cemetery planting. Price, $1.50 and 

 $2.00 each. Extra large size, $5.00. 



SYCAMORE.— 6 to 7 feet, $1.50; 7 to 8 

 feet, $1.75; 8 to 10 feet, $2.25. 



ELMS.— 6 to 7 feet, $1.50; 7 to 8 feet, 

 $2.00; 8 to 10 feet, $3.00. 



COTTON WOOD.— 5 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 



8 feet, $2.00; 8 to 10 feet, $2.25. 



We strong-ly advise shipping' by Express whenever practicahle ; this will enahle us to 



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



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



