GARDEN MANUAL, FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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Novelties and Specialties. 



Water Hyacinth. 



WADER HYACINTHS— Easily grown; 

 floats on water. by means .of .curious in- 

 flated 'eaves; a mass of feathery blue 

 roots, growing downward .into' trie wa- 

 ter. 



The flowers are as large as a silver dol- 

 lar, and are borne on spikes 6 to S inches 

 long, resembling hyacinths, and are as 

 handsome as an orchid; of a beautiful 

 sparkling, rosy-lilac color. Prices, sin- 

 gle plant by mail, 20c. ; by express, 4 for 

 50c; 9 for $1.00, or $1.25 per dozen. $5.00 

 per 100. 



ASSORTED COLORS HYACINTH 

 GLASSES— Low and tall, 30c. each, or $3.00 

 per dozen. 



THE NEW PERN. NEPHROLEPIS 

 PDEiRSCNI— The feathery, plume-like 

 fronds grow broad and heavy, measuring 

 at least six inches across when fully de- 

 veloped, increasing in beauty as they 

 develop. On account of the weight of the 

 foliage, the plant assumes an exceedinly 

 graceful appearance, and owing to the 

 fullness of the fronds, even small plants 

 are well furnished, making much more 

 symmetrical and beautiful plants than the 

 Boston Fern. The divided pinna, or the 

 miniature fronds, keep growing constant 7 

 ly. showing two distinct shades of green, 

 the ends being a light green, while the 

 center and main part of the fronds show 

 a dark, rich shade, the contrast produc- 

 ing a very beautiful effect, greatly en- 

 hancing the beauty of the clant. Ferns. 

 40c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 eah. 



EP1PHYLLUM MAKOYANUM. 

 A beautiful variety of the Crab or Lob- 

 ster Claw Cactus, with bright scarlet 

 flowers of large size and unusually bright 

 and showy. The plants we offer are 

 strong grafted with straight stems, 12 to 

 15 inches high, making fine drooping spec- 

 imens. Strong plants. $1. CO each. 



JAPANESE FERN BALLS AND 

 WREATHS— Exquisitely superb hanging 

 balls of ferns. Quite hardy, and of or- 

 dinary easy culture, of Japanese origin, 

 and very much admired by everybody. 

 Their delicate fronds growing forming a 

 most graceful basket. Price eacn, 75c, 

 $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. 



'RESURRECTION PLANT (Selagmel- 

 la.)— Two varieties from Mexico. Very 

 peculiar; when dry it can be laid away 

 for several montns, but at any time when 

 placed in a dish of water, it will revive, 

 open out, and look like a beautiful fern. 

 If planted in a moist, shady place, it will 

 grow nicely; 25c each. 



RICINUS— Castor Oil Plant— Magnifi- 

 cent rapid growing foliage plants, with 

 palm-like leaves and brilliant colored 

 fruit. In centers of beds or as single 

 specimens on lawns they produce a fine 

 effect; 5c. and 10c per package; 25c per 

 pound. 



CHINESE' SWEET SCENTED HONEY- 

 SUCKLE. A fine variety of vigorous 

 growth, white and yellow flowers; a verj r 

 fragrant and constant bloomer. 75c each. 

 EXTRA EARLY PERFECT BEET— 

 The Extra Early Beet is a very hand- 

 some dark red Blood Beet, nearly globe 

 shape, but having a tendency to a slight- 

 ly oblong form. It is an early beet; also 

 a good main crop. They grow to a good 

 size. The skin is very smooth and free 

 from fibrous roots; the flesh is a deep 

 purplished crimson, slightly zoned, and is 

 one of the sweetest and tenderest beets 

 thrown. The foliage is a rich, bronze purple. 

 ]5c per package, 50c. [per 14 pound, $1.50 per 

 pound. 



SHIPPERS' FAVORITE RADISH— Tha 

 Shippers' Favorite Radish is an extra early 

 bright scarlet, round radish. The tops 

 are small; the flesh very crisp and tender; 

 it is the very best for the market gar- 

 den. 15c. per'pkg., 50c, l / A lb., $1.56 per lb. 



CREOLE CABBAGE— This is an im- 

 proved variety of cabbage which is most- 

 ly planted here between May pad July, 

 when no other cabbages can be success- 

 fully grown. It does not head, but is 

 used extensively for green bunching. 25c 

 npr onnce, 65 cents per V* pound ; $2 00 per 

 pound. 



HOPS— A native of Europe and North- 

 ern America. It is a perennial Herb, and 

 is being extensively planted as a plant 

 of much merit. Price, 25c. per root. 



WINTER TOPS, OR PE'RENNIAL 

 TREE ONION— In. this we have an entire- 

 ly new new variety of onion. It differs 

 from those raised from seed or sets, from 

 the top onion, potato onion, or shallot 



Steckler's is the Place to get your Flower Seeds. 



