. Steckler's seeds : 1905 . strikingoverseen. Of brandling habit, the branchesspread widely and throw out their long,dazzling crimson, fluffy spikes 1-3 to 18 incheslong (not 20 to 30 inches, as has been des-cribed), between the large, bright greenleaves, in the most effective manner. A largepi mt presents a sight that baffles des-cription. This is a plant that you shou d notmiss getting. It will attract instant atten-tion and admiration. Strong plants, 30 centseach, 2 f-;r 50 cents. Extra large, $1,00 each. AGay:3lia—A shov/y class of foliage plantsthat is becoming very popular for ornamental
. Steckler's seeds : 1905 . strikingoverseen. Of brandling habit, the branchesspread widely and throw out their long,dazzling crimson, fluffy spikes 1-3 to 18 incheslong (not 20 to 30 inches, as has been des-cribed), between the large, bright greenleaves, in the most effective manner. A largepi mt presents a sight that baffles des-cription. This is a plant that you shou d notmiss getting. It will attract instant atten-tion and admiration. Strong plants, 30 centseach, 2 f-;r 50 cents. Extra large, $1,00 each. AGay:3lia—A shov/y class of foliage plantsthat is becoming very popular for ornamentaland sub-tropical bedding. The colors are asbright as i:i the best of the Coleus and theplants are mich liardier and not so liable towilt in the hottest and driest weather. Margin^aTA—Fine large foliage, dark olive,margined rose. A very desirable variety,standing upright in hot and dry weather. Macafeana—A grand foliage plant withbright orange red leaves, very showy. Prices,10 to 20 cents each; $ and $ per Acalypha Sanderii. Achyranthus—Ltndexii—Of a rich, darkred color, admirably adapted for ribbon boi>ders, or the edging of flower beds. McNalli — Very decided improvement,dwarf, compact and splendid show, 10 and ^cents each. Beimuellerii— Dark, metal red foliage. Itsstrong point is its low spreading symmetricalgrowth, does not exceed six inches in height,a very useful novelty, 10 cents to twentycents each. A!ternantheras—Splendid for bedding orbordering. Grow very compact, and so well-known that a description is superfluous. Redand yellow, 5 cents each; 60c per dozen; $ 100. Aloysia Citriodora — Lemon Verbena —This plant has the most fragrance of anygrown. One plant will scent a whole garden,the fragrance is that of the Lemon, really ex-quisite. 15, 2 5 and 3-5 cents each. A^ava Amsricana—Century plant, greenand variegated, 25 cents, 50 cents and $ Aspldista—Tough, hardy foliage plants,suitable for house decoration or the
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