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



We credit ourselves as being the introduc- 

 ers of this fine begonia in this our sunny 

 south. We control the largest and health- 

 iest stock in the south. Clean vigorous 

 plants, 25c each, large plants 50c. and 75c. 



BEI,I,IS PERENNIS. 



{Daisy.) 



Well-known everblooming plants, pink, 

 white, red, double flowering, 50 cents per 

 dozen. ' 



BANANA. 



Tall variety, 50 cents, $1 to $3 each. This 

 variety is very easily kept over winter in a 

 warm cellar; cut off all the leaves and keep 

 dry. For tropical effect this variety is su- 

 perb. 



BOUVARDIA. 



Humboedtii Coryanbieeora— The larg- 

 est white flowering sort out, the flower tubes 

 are three inches long, verv^ fragrant. 



President Gareieed— A double pink. 

 This is a sport from the double white bou- 

 vardia. A. Neuner; novel and handsome. 



Rosa MueTifeora — This is a sort of the 

 well-known B. Elegans. While inheriting 

 the vigorous growth of its parent, it has 

 larger dark pink flowers of a distinct and 

 handsome shade, but its greatest charac- 

 istic is that it is a really ever-blcoming 

 variety. 



President CeEVEEAnd— A splendid 

 novelty, extra large, strong, vigorous 

 growth. 



10 and 15 cents each. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



generae coeeection. 

 The chrysanthemum may be planted at 

 any time after the ground has become warm 

 in spring until the middle of June aud make 



jj large blooming plants by fall. The soil 

 I should be thoroughly manured, as the 

 \ chrysanthemum is a gross feeder, and de 

 ) lights in a rich soil with plenty of sunshine 

 I and moisture. As they flower only on term- 

 inal branches, the tops of the young plants 

 I should be pinched out when five or six 

 I inches high. Allow four shoots to grow 

 i from this main trunk; when these four shoots 

 f are four inches high, pinch out the terminal 

 J bud, and save three or four of the branches 

 \ that will spring from each of these limbs, 

 [ Allow these last branches to attain a height 

 of six inches, then pinch out the tops for 

 the last time. This should not be later than 

 August 1st ; after this they should be allowed 

 to grow undisturbed. If wanted for indo'or 

 blooming they should be lifted about the 

 first of September and potted. Give a thor- 

 ough watering and set in a shady place for 

 a few days. Afterwards expose them to the 

 full light. If large size flowers are wanted, 

 allow only one flower to each branch, 

 pinching off all but terminal buds as fast as 

 they grow, 10 cents each; in varieties $1 per 

 dozen; during the fall, blooming plants 50 

 cents each. 



Louis Boehmer— ( Pink Ostrich Plume) 

 Deep pink, with silvery shadings, very 

 healthy grower, and suitable for fine speci- 

 men or fancy trained plants, 10 cents each. 



Major Bonafon — The standard yellow 

 for all purposes. A bright, clear yellow 

 with flowers of largest size, being fully 

 seven inches in diameter deep. The plant is 

 of dwarf, sturdy growth. As a specimen pot 

 plant as well as cut bloom it has hardly a 

 rival. 



Ivory — An old variety which has kept its 

 place up to the present day, a splendid 

 white of great substance and durability. 

 Extra dwarf in habit, unsurpassed as a 

 specimen pot plant. 



PhieadELPHIA— The sensational variety 

 of the season. Color a creamy white, shaded 

 light yellow in the depths. Petals incurving, 

 twisted and hooked at the ends, .different 

 from any other chrysanthemums. Re- 

 ceived first-class certificate wherevershown. 

 Comes in early and lasts past midseason. 



The Queen — Grandest of all white sorts; 

 nothing surpasses the elegance of its form 

 nor the chaste whiteness of its color. A 

 healthy, free grower. No collection com- 

 plete without it. 



Viviand MorEe— One of the most well- 

 known varieties, immense reflex flowers of 

 exquisite pink shading. A very changeable 

 flower in regard to color, even under the 

 same cultural conditions. It is subject to 

 changes from very deep rosy-pink, to a faint 

 blush pink. 



Mrs. H. Robinson — A great exhibition 

 variety, for which purpose it beats all others; 

 color pure white; large, full double flowers. 

 A first class all saints day sort. 



