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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



Bose of Sharon. — Sometimes called Con- 

 federate rose. The flowers on first opening 

 are pure white, gradually changing to pink 

 and towards evening it is of a reddish 

 color; the most popular of all the Altheas. 

 25c. and 50c. each; extra large plants 

 $1.00 each. 



BUDDIiEIA. — Lindleyana (Purple. ) — An 

 evergreen shrub. 25c. and 50c. each. 



BUDDIIEIA. — Variabilis.— (The Butter- 

 fly Bush or Summer Lilac.) — In bloom 

 throughout the summer, very desirable. 

 25c. and 50c. 



CAXiYCANTHUS OR SWEET SHRUB.— 

 Flowers chocolate color and deliciously 

 fragrant; very desirable. 75c. and $1.00 

 each. 



CAMEI^IA JAPONICAS.— Double. Pink, 

 White, Red, 10 to 12 inches, $2.00 each; 16 

 to 18 inches, $3.50 each. 



CRAPE MYRTZiE. — (Lagerstraemia In- 

 dica.) — Too much cannot be said in favor 

 of the delicate flowered Lagerstraennias; 

 universal favorites in the South, and de- 

 servedly so. Deciduous shrubs, hardy in 

 the Southern States, and producing 

 throughout the summer great clusters of 

 delicately fringed flowers. 



White. — This is quite scarce and very 

 lovely. A most desirable sort, $2.00 and 

 $3.00 each. 



Purple. — A good sort, producing im- 

 mense quantities of bloom of a rich purple 

 color. 



Scarlet. — A very dark-shaded variety in 

 our opinion the very best of all. A gor- 

 geous plant. 



Pink. — Same as Scarlet except in color. 

 The above three varieties at 75c., $1.00 and 

 $2.00 each. 



ERYTHRINA CRISTO GAMiI.— (Coral 

 Plant.) — Produces throughout the summer 

 large spikes of brilliant crimson scarlet 

 flowers. 50c. and $1.00 each. 



HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM.— ( St. 

 John's Wort.) — A plant of free and grace- 

 ful growth, it is marvelously free flower- 

 ing of a rich golden yellow color, very 

 effective. 25c. and 50c. each. 



INGA PUI.CHERRIMA.— (Sea r 1 e t 

 Acacia.) — A handsome evergreen shrub 

 with feathery foliage and bright crimson 

 flowers very showy. $1.00 each. 



MAGNOIiIA PURPURAE.— A very dis- 

 tinct Magnolia bearing clear purple 

 flowers of a large size. $1.50 and $3.00 each. 



MAGNOI.IA SOUI.ANGEAK-A. — Bears 

 beautiful pink flowers in great profusion. 

 Strong plants, $2.00 and $3.00 each. 



MAGNOIiIA PUSC ATA.— Banana Shrub. 

 A most desirable evergreen shrub; hardy 

 South, but for conservatories North. The 

 brownish yellow flowers, which appear in 

 early spring, emit a delightful banana fra- 

 grance. 75c., $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50. 



OIiEA. — Prag'rans — (Tea or Sweet Olive.) 

 It is of easy culture, 60c., 75c., $1.0O and 

 $1.50. Large specimens $5.00 each. 



PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA.— Fine shrub, 

 which is well adapted for trimming in 

 fanciful shapes. Flowers yellowish white, 

 very fragrant. 50c., 75c., $1.00 and $1.50 

 each. Larger plants, $5.00 each. 



PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA VARIEGATA. 

 75c., $1.00, $1.50. Iiarg-er Plants, $5.00. 



POMEGRANATE. — This hardy shrub, 

 which is easily grown throughout the Gulf 

 States, is very graceful in form and foli- 

 age, and its brilliant scarlet flowers are 

 very ornamental. 50c. and 75c. each. Ex- 

 tra strong plants, $2.00 each. 



SPIRAEA, OR BRIDAi; WREATH.— 

 Spring bloomers, 75c. and $1.00 each. 



TREE MIGNONETTE.— A very fragrant 

 blooming shrub, continuing its sweet fluffy 

 flowers from early summer till late cold 



weather. Very pleasing. 75c. and $1.00 

 each. 



WEIGEIilA. — Very free flowering 

 shrubs, blooming in spring. 50c. eaoli. 



Evergreens. 



ARBOR VITAE. — Chinese. (Sometimes 

 called American Arbor Vitae.) — A slender 

 tree with flat foliage, also suitable for 

 hedges. $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. 



ARBOR VITAE.— (Compacta.)— Foliage 

 light green, habit dwarf and compact. 

 $1.50 and $2.00. 



CEDRUS. — Cedar Deodora. — (The (3rreat 

 Cedar of the Himalayan Mountains.) — A 

 stately tree, attaining a height of 50 to 75 

 feet, foliage glaucous green; branches 

 feathery and spreading. Perfectly adapted 

 to this climate. 15 to 18 inches, $2.50. 



JAPANESE BAMBOOS.— In variety. 50c. 

 and $1.00 each. 



RETINOSPORA. — Japan Cypress. — Plu- 

 mosa or Plume Like. — A rapid growing 

 variety, with exquisite foliage and slender 

 branches very handsome. $1.50 and $2.00. 



SICUS VITADAE. — Ordinary Box Tree — 

 A fine small evergreen, with pale green 

 leaves. Can be trained in any desirable 

 form by shearing. 50c. and 75c. each. 



For larger specimens of evergreens write 

 for prices. 



Hedge Plants. 



l^IGUSTRUM AMURENSE. — A r m o o r 



River Privet. — Our hedges of this desirable 

 evergreen have for years past been noted 

 for their perfect shape and appearance. 

 Strong plants, 2y2 to 3 feet, 15c. each; 

 $12.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25c 

 each; $20.00 per 100. 



Hardy Shade Trees. 



A SEIkECTED £IST OF THE BEST 



SHADE TREES FOR 



THIS SECTION. 



Prices Do Not Include Transportation 



Charges; it is Best to Ship 



hy Express. 



We will be pleased to furnish prices on 

 large quantities of any of the following 

 shade trees on application. 



SII^VER I^EAF MAPl^E. — 4 to 5 feet, 

 $1.50; 7 to 8 feet. $2.50. 



CATAIiPA SPECIOSA. — ^Large luxuriant 

 foliage, handsome with flowers, with pur- 

 ple dots and a touch of yellow around the 

 throat, with a pleasant, delicate fragrance. 

 In rapidity of growth it rivals the most 

 luxuriant trees of temperate climates. Five 

 to 6 feet, $1.50; 7 to 8 feet, $2.25. 



IiIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. — Best ever- 

 green shade tree; very hardy and can be 

 trimmed into any shape. $1.00, $2.00 and 

 $3.00, according to size. 



CINNAMOMUM CAMPHOR A. — The 

 Camphor Tree. — This tree is perfectly 

 hardv, and does well along the South At- 

 lantic and Gulf Coast. It is a handsome 

 evergreen, with bright, shiny leaves. 

 Prices, pot grown, 18 to 24 inches, 50c.; 

 24 to 30 inches, $1.00; 30 to 36 inches, 

 $1.50; from tubs, 3 to 4 feet, $2.00 to $3.00; 

 4 to 5 feet, $3.00 to $4.00; 5 to 6 feet, $4,00 

 to $6.00. Same size in heavy, bushy plants, 

 50 per cent advance. 



Camphor seeds, oz., 75c.; Ih., $3.50, po«t- 

 paid. 



MAGNOUA QBAHDIFIOBA.— The king 

 of the Southern broad-leaved evergreen 

 trees; needs no description. Two to 3 feet, 

 $2.50 and $3.50 each. Extra large trees, 

 $5.00 to $10.00 each. Seed, oz., 50c.; lb., 

 $4.00, postpaid. 



