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King Humbert.—In this grand new 
Ttalian Canna we have a combination of 
the: highest type of flower with the finest 
bronze foliage. Its flowers, which under 
ordinary cultivation, will measure six 
inches in diameter, and which are pro- 
duced in heavy trusses of gigantic size, are 
of a brilliant orange-searlet with bright 
red markings; while the foliage is broad 
and massive and of a rich coppery bronze 
with brownish green markings, bold and 
effective; 5 feet. 
Mrs. Kate Gray.—The most robust grow- 
ing Canna in our collection, with broad and 
massive foliage of a bright glossy green, 
and forming a beautiful foil to the gigantic 
trusses of flowers, which are of a rich 
shade of orange-scarlet overlaid with gold, 
and measures from: 6 to 7 inches across. 
Mile. Berat.—This is a pink variety of 
French origin. Entirely distinct from any 
other sort. It is much the darkest of all 
the king Cannas, being dark carmine-red. 
Heads of bloom are held very erect and 
well above the foliage. A showy, effective 
bedder. One of the finest introductions. 
President McKinley.—Color, fiery crim- 
son-scarlet. An early, constant and profuse 
bloomer. Dwarf habit, stools freely, mak- 
ing a valuable bedder; height, 2% feet. 
Queen Charlotte.—Rich crimosn, with a 
broad margin of yellow. Although old, it 
is still considered one of the best of its 
color. 
Alphonse Bouvier.—Bright crimson flow- 
ers in large, full spikes; height 5 feet. 
One of the best crimson bedders. 
Black Beauty.—The darkest and most 
handsome colored foliage of any Canna. 
Unequalled for center of groups; 5 to 7 
feet high. 
Mme. Crozy.—Scarlet bordered 
golden yellow. Height, 2% feet. 
the most popular varieties. = 
Pennsylvania.—One of the best of the 
Italian hybrids with flowers 6% inches in 
diameter, produced with remarkable free- 
dom in many branched panicles and of an 
, intense vermillion scarlet overlaid with an 
orange-scarlet sheen. Rich, massive, deep 
green foliage, 6 to 7 feet. 
Florence Vaughan.—Rich golden yellow, 
thickly spotted with red. One. of the 
finest variegated varieties. 
All the above Cannas 25c, each, $2.00 per 
dozen. } 
COLEUS.—Fancy varieties, 10c. each, 
75c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Standard 
varieties, 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 
100. 
(New).—Has 
with 
One of 
COL=EUS—Christmas Gem 
broad leaves that often measure § inches 
across, beautifully marked with yellow 
and bright crimson. i10c. each. Specimens 
25c. and 50c. each, 
CACTUS.—Crab Claw.—A 
flowering variety, 
beautiful red 
usually grafted on the 
Snake Cactus. Makes pretty specimens in 
a short while with ordinary care. 50¢e., 
75e. and $1.00 each. 
We also have a number of other varieties 
of Cactus, from 25c. up. 
CRGTONS.—Splendid pot plants for the 
piazza or window garden. Leaves are 
brilliantly variegated in every color of the 
rainbow, and present a fine appearance. A 
grand bedding plant, standing the hottest 
sunshine, which adds great brilliancy to 
their colors. A plant that is sure to please 
everyone. We offer strong plants 15c. 
each, $1.50 per dozen; larger sizes, 25c., 
50e. and $1.00 each. 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD., ALMANAC AND 
Sah ees ree aD acre eh ach ee mee a Se 
Calla Ztheopica. 
CALLA ZTHEOPICA.—FEase of culture, 
freedom of bloom and beauty of flower have 
made these lilies almost indispensable; 40c. 
and 50c each. 
Carnation. 
CARNATIONS.— There is no sweeter 
flower than the Carnation, and they are 
without question the best of all plants for 
winter blooming. We have a good collec- 
tion of the very choicest kinds in various 
shades of red, pink and white, and know 
you will not be disappointed in getting 
these varieties. They are large plants, 
ready to begin blooming at once. Many 
of them will be in bud when we send them 
to you. 25c. and 50c. each; $2.50 and $5.00 
Plant Tobacce Seed for Your Own Consumption. 
