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NOV EES IN SPINES: ROR sh G OO rece ye ae ee ee ee oe 22
CHOTC BAB UNEB Stree ie ye Rie fu Soak Seca cites ener srs URS AS eel Oe I 63
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IANO OR ee eee oe ee en a 22, AOA OR U CHS TAS maser tes et eaten nee Sete 39
Amaryllis .... .-----.2-+ -eeeeseeesesestetees cere 637 |5G crantums 222 eee NPS D7, ANS:
Be a OO Soe eka a 62 New, séedling =. 272 ee, 8 tae 26
Begonia, Climbing Majorie Daw ....... al News Zonale sae eee ee 4
Te Keane er ret Pelee MSs ee a 35 | Golden Bells, Calitoriay a eee 4
TAG PO US Rees ees ee ere ae ee 34 | Grasses, Ornamental ES Ger 62
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Cuber a ea Peck 66. 70 Lathyrus Splendens .. 14
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Calliopsis, “ California Sunbeams”... 9) Plant Collection, General... . 51
Cosm0OS .... -------------- eeeeeccre cess seneeercecs 10, aoe Plants, Climbing 2<....... Siac Oe aie 58
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CALIFORNIA FLOWERS
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VENTURA - BY-THE - SEA
CALIFORNIA.

TO FLOWER-LOVING
FRIENDS AND PATRONS:

CORDIAL greeting and best wishes for a happy and a prosperous year. It is

with pleasure I send you my catalogue for 1900, and trust that the many
beautiful things listed will find a weleome in your gardens. I would especially
call to your attention my rare new Begonias, new Chrysanthemums and Ger-
aniums that are not to be found elsewhere. They are very much admired by all
who see them growing, and cannot fail to delight all lovers of these beautiful
plants. The Snowy Poppy, ‘‘ Maid of the Mist,’’ the lovely Cosmos, the bril-
liant Dahlias are all novelties of striking beauty. Soliciting a share of your
orders, I am, Yours sincerely,

TAEODOSIA, B- SvEPTERD:
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PEBASESREAD CAI G re IE Ne

The plants, seeds and bulbs offered in this catalogue are, with few exceptions,
grown in my own greenhouses and gardens. The plants are started from vigorous
outdoor stock, and should, in consequence, be the more satisfactory for growing in
house, garden or greenhouse. Many of the novelties are offered by no one else,
and others have originated here which are now dessiminated far and wide.

Every precaution is used to prevent any mistake in the names of plants. I
never intentionally send out a plant under a wrong name.

The greatest pains are taken in packing, and I am prepared to ship plants to
any part of the country by mail, freight or express.

When ordering, always state how plants shall be shipped.

No plant order filled for less than $1.00 unless 10 cents extra is sent for
postage. Seed orders are filled to any amount.

Should plants be received in bad condition, report same at once, and I will re-
place them. Any complaint must be made within 10 days after receipt of plants.

My catalogue is free to all customers. The price is 10 cents to all new appli-
cants, and if they order stock they may deduct the amount from their first order.

If plants and seeds give good satisfaction, any expressions of appreciation will
be gladly received.

Customers may select 25 cents worth of seeds on all $1.00 seed orders.

I will send 25 cents worth of plants, my own selection, on each dollar sent

for plants.
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SECOND: SELEGTION

Always make a second selection of piants to be sent in case stock should be
out of varieties desired.

| pay postage on small plants without soil. Large plants or plants with soil,
sent by express or freight at customer’s expense.

If it is desired to have large plants, heavy bulbs, or cacti sent by mail, suf-
ficient postage extra must be sent to prepay charges, or I will advance the same,
and customer may remit when plants are received.

Please write orders on a separate sheet from letter.

MRS: PHEODOSIAyB. SHEPHERD'S

Novelties

Specialties in Seeds
f SS &

NTROBUCTIONS rOk 1900.

ABUTILONS. ‘‘California Bells.’’ This mixture issaved from a col-
lection of very choice named varieties. Flowers of all colors and shades, pink,
white, blush, yellow, orange, primrose, red, brown, selfs and variegated. Flowers
flaring and parachute-shaped, or deep, like bells. All graceful and artistic in form.
Grand mixed pkt 15c.

THREE VARIETIES OF GRAND NEW GIANT COSMOS.

Pink Butterfly. <A magnificent new variety, the richest and loveliest

shade of pink imaginable. Petals very large, measuring from 319 to 5 inches
across, regularly plaited, giving a very full and beautiful flower; edges evenly
toothed. Flowers are on long stems and are quite deep, giving the appearance of
large pink butterflies; they have a rich maroon ring around the eye. This is the
most exquisite pink cosmos that has ever been offered. Pkt 20c.

“Charmian. A splendid flower of perfect form; color pure, bright pink;

very large wide open flowers with overlapping petals; the eye is encireled by a
rich, red ring. Pkt 15e.

White Pond Lily. A most chaste and lovely flower, with large plain-

edged petal; so beautifully formed as to remind one of a small pond lily; plants
grow about 4 feet high and are very bushy. Flowers are on long, strong stems.
A very distinct and attractive variety. Pkt 15c; three pkts 40c.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ‘‘California Fantasies.’’ The chrysanthe-

mum is more interesting to grow from seed than most any other flower, owing to its
wonderful diversity of form, color and beauty. All flowers seem to be the expression
of ideas, but the chrysanthemum more than others seems to have ideas of its own
that are new and original, esthetic and artistic. One realizes this in growing
seedlings, and watches with intense curiosity and pleasure to see what each unfold-
ing flower will be. The seed offered in this mixture is saved from a most varied
and beautiful collection. Flowers of every variety and form and color. New
and original types. Lovers of chrysanthemums will be delighted with them.
They bloom the first season from seed and one packet will give a lovely collection,
very few of which will not be worthy of a name. The seed should be planted the
first of April; the plant requires a rich soil. When the flower buds appear, all
side ones should be pinched off, and if very large blooms are desired, only one
bud should be left on each shoot. Splendid mixed, pkt 20c.

4 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

GIANT WHITE CENTAUREA. ‘‘Marguerite.’’ This is entirely

distinet from all other centaureas and undoubtedly the most beautiful variety known.
The plants grow about 18 inches high and are of the easiest culture. The large
flowers are of purest white, deliciously scented, exquisitely laciniated, and freely
produced on long stems, which render them invaluable for cutting. A highly
decorative and particularly valuable white-flowering plant. In unique beauty
it is entirely unlike any other flowering plant and sure to excite admiration
wherever grown. Pkt 10c.

NEW GIANT-FLOWERED FANCY DIANTHUS. ‘‘Oriental
Beauties.’’ A magnificent strain of giant-flowered dianthus, originally from

Japan, but enlarged and improved by three seasons in California. These splendid
flowers measure 2 to 319 inches across, with petals frequently measuring 119 inches
in diameter. They are exquisitely formed, the petals being full, overlapping, crinkled
and laciniated. The flowers possess that peculiar and artistic charm so noticeable in
all plants from the Flowery Kingdom. They range in color from pure white, through
shades of pink and crimson, many strikingly marked and variegated; the coloring
and marking is rich beyond description; nothing could be more dainty and pretty
than their charming ruffles and frills. Every one is delighted with them. They
are perfectly hardy,-are perpetual bloomers, needing only to be cut back oceasion-
ally for new growth. Pkt 10c.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S NEW GIANT CACTUS DAHLIA. ‘‘Mon-
arch of Dahlias.’’ This beautiful dahlia was named by Mr. Williams of the

San Francisco Examiner, when visiting in Ventura, in honor of that paper, which is
called “The Monarch of the Dailies.’’ It is intermediate between the double and
cactus varieties. The flowers are large, loose, very esthetic in form and measure
6 or more inches across; the petals are very broad; color, deep, rich, dark red,
having a beautiful bloom like velvet; flowers are borne on long stems, and are fine
for cutting. The plants begin blooming very early in the summer and continue
until late autumn, giving a brilliant show for three or four months. Everybody
admires this splendid dahlia. Pkt 15c.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S NEW, LARGE, FLOWERING, DWARF,
SINGLE DAHLIAS. ‘*‘ Giant of California.’’ A strain of beauti-

ful, single dahlias, that grow into round, bushy plants, 2 to 3 feet high. The
flowers are very large and of perfect form, with long stems; the display of color is
perfectly bewildering; all plain shades in searlet, crimson, pink, orange, yellow,
with their various tints, pure snowy-white and cream, and variegated flowers in
infinite variety. They bloom when only 10 to 12 inches high and make a bed of
gorgeous color, that attracts great attention; they bloom from early autumn until
late fall. Pkt 15c.

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BELLS. ‘‘Emmenanthe Pendule-
flora.’’ The Golden Bells of California, as it is called, forms a broad bush,

18 inches to 2 feet high. Each of its numerous branches is fairly loaded with
flaring bell-shaped pendulous flowers, 19 inch long, and of a delicate cream
color. The flowers are almost everlasting, the persistent corolla drying and re-
taining its shape until the seed bas ripened. Pkt 10c.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S GRAND NEW ZONALE GERANIUMS.
‘*Good Venture Strain.’’ It is with great pride that I offer this grand

strain of Geranium seed saved from my new seedlings. The flowers are very
large and round, of the most perfect forms with splendid trusses, some of them
forming balls 16 inches in diameter. Tke colors are all shades of scarlet and
crimson, rose pink, salmon, cream, veined pink, blush, and pure snowy white;
many beautiful varieties of the Sou de Miranda type, greatly enlarged and im-
proved, all the new auriole types with lovely rings and large white eyes. These all
stand the hot sun and are sure to bring many new and lovely varieties. <A finer
collection has never been offered. Pkt 15e.

CALIFORNIA.

VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA,

GROUP OF GIAN

ml

COSMOS

SEE PAGE 8.

6 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

HIMALAYA FAIRY GRASS. Charming, a Eulalia, native of the Him-

alaya mountains; named “Fairy Grass” by the English children, owing to the
airy, fairy-like appearance of its beautiful plumes. It is very lovely, either
green or dried. The plants grow rapidly, and form large clumps, 3 feet high;
they send up long, slender stems, crowned by long, silken fringe; when dried
they are a bright, golden yellow, fluffy and airy, very dainty and pretty; they
keep their beautiful appearance for years. Pkt 10ce.

RUFFLED AND FRILLED JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES.

The perfection of morning glories. A type of the Imperial Japanese varieties
which have given such great satisfaction. They have immense flowers, often
as big as saucers. All wavy, ruffled, and folded from throat to margin, like
crumpled velvet. They are simply magnificent; the vines are strong, healthy
growers, usually with beautifully mottled foliage, white and green, and come
to perfection the first summer from spring-sown seed. Pkt 15ce.

TWO BEAUTIFUL GIANT- FLOWERED NASURTIUMS.

Sunlight. This beautiful new nasturtium has handsome, dark green foliage

litup by myriads of clear, rich, golden-yellow flowers, borne so profusely as almost
to conceal the foliage. The petals are large and round, measuring more than 14
inches across, and are daintily crinkled, which gives a very pretty effect. The -
two upper petals have afew delicate brown lines at their base, and the three
lower ones are more distinctly bearded or fringed at the throat than isusual. The
flowers measure nearly three inches across. It isa splendid climber, and its
glowing color makes it wonderfully effective. Pkt 5e; oz 20c.

Moonlight. This new nasturtium is the counterpart of “Sunlight,” except in

color. It is of an exquisite pale straw color, and, if possible, even more beauti-
fully shaped than its brilliant companion and has the same lovely, crinkled effect
in the petals. No one should fail to have these two lovely novelties which con-
trast finely together. Pkt 5c; oz 20e.

These two lovely Nasturtiums, named above, were introduced by Mr. W. Atlee
Burpee, who purchased them of me. They are very beautiful and cannot fail
to please all lovers of these attractive flowers.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S NEW GIANT WHITE- FRINGED
POPPY.

‘* Maid of the Mist.’’ A magnificent, new, single, peony-flowered, white
poppy that rivals even the lovely Romneya Coulteriiin beauty. Flowers from 7 to
9 inches across; the petals are very large, overlapping, daintily ineurved, deeply
and irregularly fringed. The ovary is a beautiful, silvery, pea-green; the sta-
mens long, with light, tan-colored anthers. The flowers are borne on long stems,
and instead of Jooking upward, as do most poppies, turn their faces outward.
The ovary, encircled with its fringe of stamens, and white, fluffy petals, suggests
a pretty face looking out from a mist. A row of these graceful poppies in full
bloom is a picture to linger long in the mind. Pkt 15ce.

VIOLA cornuta Lothringen. A beautiful new variety, very suitable

for bedding, the plants being densely covered with blooms the whole summer.
The upper petals are sky-blue and the lower ones white. Very handsome. Pkt 10c

GENERAL LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS.

AGATHA Celestes.- Blue Daisy. Pkt 10c.

ASTER. “Peony-Flowered Perfection.” Splendid mixed, pkt 10c. “ Victo-
ria.” Splendid mixed, pkt 10c. Two sorts, pkt 15c.

VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. 7

Algerian Stranger. A stately plant of the Mullein family, with large

dark-green wrinkled foliage, growing to the height of 4 or 5 feet. It sends up
long spikes with numerous flower buds, at first of a reddish yellow, and after-
wards a pretty canary color, shining like satin and folded like squares. The fully
opened flowers are saucer-shaped, and have velvety brown spots in the center. It
blooms for months without intermission and is very decorative and showy. Pkt 5e.

ABUTILON. Choice mixed, pkt 10c; extra choice mixed, pkt 15c.

ANTIGONON Leptopus. A magnificent climber, rivaling the bougainvillea
in color and abundance of its flowers; the foliage is very handsome and -the flow-
ers, which are the most exquisite shade of pink, are produced in tendril-like
racemes 10 to 12 inches in length; their profusion and beauty elicits the most
enthusiastic admiration Pkt 10c.

ALOES. These interesting plants are very easily grown from seed, and often
bring new and handsome varieties. Splendid mixed, pkt Loe.

AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus. “Blue African Lily.” Pkt 10c. With

variegated foliage, a variety having very handsome foliage, white, striped with
green. Pkt. 10c.

ASPARAGUS Sprengerti. <A most lovely trailer; invaluable as a pot

plant, for baskets or for decorations; the numerous fronds are frequently 4 feet long,
well covered with leaves of a rich shade of green, retaining their freshness for
weeks after being cut; white flowers followed by red berries. A fine house plant,
as it stands dry atmosphere. Pkt 10c.

SOME BEAUTIFUL BEGONIAS.
Fibrous Varieties. Splendid mixed. Pkt 10c.
Semperflorens Hybrida. Splendid mixed. Pkt 10c.
Vulean.. Searlet-Vernon. Pkt 10c.

Bijou. Dwarf-Vernon. The “Carpet Begonia,” forming small, round, very

compact bushes of about 4 to 5 inches in height, and possessing the same good
qualities as its taller-growing parent—namely, the brilliant red flowers and the
deep brownish-red foliage. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout the
summer and autumn; one of the best bedding plants for dwarf groups or ribbon-
ing. Pkt 10c.

Frobeli. Beautiful fiery-red, tuberous variety. Pkt 10c.

Schmidti. A pretty dwarf variety with handsome velvety leaves and numer-
ous white flowers. Pkt 10c.

Erfordia. This is one of the most useful of all this class. It grows in bush
form and is completely covered with dainty pink flowers all the year. Pkt 10c.

THREE PRETTY DAISIES.

Bellis Perennis Maxima. “Double Daisy.” New giant flowering dou-
ble daisy; flowers larger than a half dollar. Splendid mixed, pkt 10c.

Longfellow. Large dark rose-colored flowers. Pkt 15ce.
Snowball. Pure snowy-white. Pkt 15e. One packet of each sort, 30ce.

Bignonia Tweediana. A charming vine with beautiful foliage and large
golden-yellow flowers. Pkt 10c; three sorts, one pkt each, 25ce.

8 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

CHRYSANTHEMUM. Perennial Varieties. Pkt 10c.

Latifolium Maximum. The “Great White Moon Penny Daisy.”

One of the finest hardy perennials, forming bushy plants 2 to 4 feet
high, with large pure white flowers 3 inches across: splendid for decora-
tive purposes and fine for bouquets. Pkt 5e.

CINERARIA. Very choice mixed. Single packet, 10c.

BEAUTIFUL CORN FLOWERS.

Centaurea. “Blue Bottle,” or “Corn Flower.” Is one of the most
attractive of all hardy annuals, the graceful beauty of its old-fashioned flowers
being universally admired. A hardy annual of the easiest growth, and flowers
freely; height 2 to 3 feet. Pkt de.

Cyanus. Including dark and light blue, purple, pink, rose, white, ete.
Pkt 5e.

Kaiser Wilhelm. Of arich deep blue color. Pkt 5e.

New double. So _ perfect that fully SO per cent. of the fiowers are
double and semi-double. Pkt 10c.

New Dwarf Blue Victoria. The compact and bushy plants, 6 to 9
inches high. present a mass of foliage and profusion of graceful azure-like flow-
ers. In full bloom one month after sowing seed. Pkt 10c.

CANARY BIRD ViNE. Arapid growingsummer climber, with very pretty
foliage and golden-yellow flowers, resembling a canary bird with expanding wings.
PEt oe:

CALLA LILY. Pkt dc. Calla spotted Leaf, pkt 10c

CARDIOSPERMUM Halicacabum. “Balloon Vine.” A very pretty
and graceful annual climbing piant. Pkt dc.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S GRAND NEW FANCY COSMOS.

‘*The Finest in the World.’’

The following is an extract from an interview with W. Atlee Burpee, the
well-known Philadelphia seedsman, taken from the Los Angeles Evening
Express:

“T have just been visiting in Ventura the gardens of Mrs. Theodosia
B. Shepherd of that point. Mrs. Shepherd has the finest cosmos in
the world. It has never been equaled. She has developed it herself
from a small flower, 2 inches across, to monster blossoms from 4
to 5 inches in diameter. I counted 35 varieties in her gardens yes-
terday. Mrs. Shepherd is quick to see possibilities and is developing
some wonderful things in her gardens.”

A eustomer, Mrs. M. F. C. Pearce,-of Louisiana, writes, April 17th:

“My cosmos from seeds you sent me were planted in the garden
early in March, and now, not 3 feet high, 3 are in bloom. Can you
beat this?” May 27th the same customer writes: “My cosmos from
your seed are still blooming, not one of the plants 5 feet high, no
limbs have split and fallen, as in so many other cosmos.”

New Early Blooming. Grand Fancy Cosmos. The flowers are surpass-
ingly beautiful. In the mixture are immense flowers, measuring from 419 to 5
inches across, in white, pink, mauve and crimson. Some are shaped like single
camellias, but large and more beautiful; some of the crimson.ones could almost

VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. 9

be taken for single dahlias; other white ones have plaited petals prettily fringed,
and resemble the Romneya Coulterii, or California Tree Poppy. Some are star-
shaped. The petals are plain in some flowers; in others pinked, toothed or
fringed, and beautifully overlapping. The colors range from pure white through
shades of pink and red. The latter are in dark rich shades of red, shades hereto-
fore unknown in cosmos. Some white ones are delicately flushed or flecked with
pink or mauve, and very beautiful flowers in pink and mauve have a dark red ring
around the eye. The daintiest white, pink and flushed, have laciniated petals,
fringed to the center of the flower, and resemble Marguerites, but are more beau-
tiful and esthetic. The giant white are especially handsome, with very large,
broad petals, flowers of great substance, almost as chaste and lovely as lilies.
Pkt 10c¢.

Giant Red, Pink and White. Separate. Flowers of perfect form,

great size and beauty; measuring 419 to 5 inches across. ‘Extra selected, pkt 10c;
3 varieties 20c.

Giant Fringed. This charming new cosmos has beautifully laciniated

petals, and forms a fine contrast to the plain varieties. The colors are rich dark
red, clear beautiful pink and snowy white. Each 10c; 3 varieties 20c.

Tints of Dawn. New and distinct varieties. The flowers with a white

ground, finely flecked or flushed with delicate pink; some are flushed much darker
around the eye than others; they are variously formed and very beautiful. Pkt 10c.

New Marguerite. Mixed. One of the prettiest and daintiest varieties

imaginable; the flowers measure from 219 to 8 inches across; the petals are
deeply and irregularly laciniated or fringed; the flowers resemble Marguerites, but
are much more esthetic and beautiful. Colors are red, white, pink and tinted
blush. Pkt 10c; 3 pkts 20c.

Improved Yellow. The flowers are twice as large as they were the first

year, about 2 inches in diameter; the petals are broad and the flowers much finer
in form; the plants are more upright; they attain a height of 2 feet and begin
blooming a few weeks after the seeds are planted, and soon form a mass of bril-
liant yellow that continues the entire summer; plants that commenced to bloom
in May continued all through the summer and until as late as November and De-
cember. For a mass of color they are invaluable, and very effective. Pkt 10c.

Sulphurea. Orange Yellow. Tall growing plants with handsome laciniated

foliage. The flowers are brilliant orange-yellow and make a splendid show.
Pkt. 10e.

CALLIOPSIS Lanceolata Grandiflora. ‘*‘ California Sun-
beam.’’ These lovely improved varieties are much larger than any heretofore

offered; the flowers are beautifully formed. Some saucer-shaped, others flat,
some exquisitely incurved, while others are like great buttercups. The petals are
broad, with pinked toothed or irregularly fringed edges. Some are very light yel-
low, others a deeper shade, darker around the eye—all so fine, it is difficult to say
which is most beautiful. Pkt 10c.

Golden Wave. Very bushy and compact, covered with hundreds of beauti-
ful golden flowers with small dark centers. Annual. Pkt 5c.

COLEUS. There are few seeds more easily grown than coleus. A packet of

seed will bring many new and pretty varieties. They can be planted in cigar
boxes, and transplanted when the second leaves are formed, into larger boxes.

When 3 or 4 inches high they can be potted off or transplanted into the garden.
Splendid mixed. Pkt 10c..

10 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHRERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

BRILLIANT CANNAS.

**Good Venture Strain.’? Saved from a beautiful collection of very
fine large seedlings of my own. The plants range from 22 inches to 319 feet in
height, they have very largo flowers, of grand colors— splendid yellow, rich or-
ange, spotted red, deep carmine, flaming scarlet deeply margined with gold, sal-
mon red streaked with copper, and cardinal. Some flowers have 4 or 5 petals. The
foliage is rich and handsome, various shades of green, dark red streaked with
greenish-yellow, plain green and dark maroon. Splendid mixed, pkt 10c.

Madame Crozy. One of the very best. Pkt. 10c.

Queen Charlotte. Bright scarlet, with a very broad golden-yellow margin.
Pkt 10ce.

Alphonse Bouvier. Best crimson canna. The finest of its color. Pkt 10c.

Madame Allemagny. A rare and lovely orange color, spotted velvety
brown. Pkt 10c.

CASSIA Artemisoides. This fine plant isvery distinct and beautiful, dif-
ferent from anything else seen in our gardens. It branches near the ground,
forming a round bush 3 or 4 feet high. The flowers are yellow, on slender stems.
The skeleton-like foliage is of a silvery gray green, and has a cloud-like effect,
which is very attractive. It is fine for decoration, very handsome for single
specimens, and would be very picturesque as a border for a driveway, a dividing
line or hedge. It makes avery pretty pot plant. Pkt 15c; 2 pkts 25c.

CARNATIONS. (Perpetual ormonthly.) Carnations growto the greatest per-
fection in California. Their magnificent flowers, long stems, beautiful forms, rich
colors, and delightful fragrance, make them wonderfully attractive. Pkt 25c.

Marguerite. Splendid mixed. A charming strain that blooms the first year
from seed. Though not as fragrant and beautiful as the monthly carnation, yet it
is very satisfactory and popular. Pkt 10c.

CYCLAMEN Giganteum. Giant flowered cyclamen. Splendid fiowers of
great beauty. Pure white, pkt 20c; red 20c; mixed 15e.

CALENDULA. “Pot Marigold.” Splendid mixed. Pkt Se.

CELOSIA. “Ostrich Feather.” One of the most beautiful and showy annuals,
that has been introduced for years, and that deserves all the praise that has been
given it. It is exquisitely beautiful on close examination, and at a distance is a
mass of brilliant color. It blooms when only 12 inches high, and in California
keeps its splendor until late December. Crimson and orange color. Pkt 10¢:
two 15ce.

CANDYTUFT. “Empress.” Pure white. Pkt 5c.

CLIANTHUS PUNACEUS. Not new, but rare.It can be trained in bush
form or to climb. The foliage is finely divided, and the flowers hang in clusters
on a thread-like stem: they are large, of a most vivid scarlet color, and shaped
like a parrot’s beak. Very showy and beautiful. Pkt 10c.

SUPERB DAHLIAS.

Dahlia. Tall, single varieties, mixed, pkt 5c.

Cactus. Splendid mixed. Pkt 10c.

Double. Very choice mixed. Pkt 10ce.

Imperialis. The most beautiful of all dahlias. It grows 10 to 12 feet high

and bears panicles of elegant, lily-like flowers, measuring 8 inches from tip to
tip of petals. The color is a delicate mauve, almost white, veined with old pink,
and with a ring of pink around the orange-yellow center. It blooms from seed
the first year. Pkt 15c; 2 pkts 25c.

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MRS. SHEPHERD’S GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS.

(See illustration on cover.)

GOLDEN WEST. Grand new Eschscholtzias, developed from E. maretima,

a pretty variety, having light, canary-yellow flowers, with an crange blotch at
the base of each petal, forming a Maltese cross in the center. The flowers
measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; they have very large overlapping petals,
often delicately waved at the edges. They are beautifully and variously formed;
some are flat and wide open, some saucer-shaped, others very deep, with flaring
edges. In some the orange blotch almost suffuses the whole flower, in others it
runs into the yellow in fine penciled lines, others again have an orange center
with a margin of clear yellow, while the Maltese cross is very distinct. Words
are inadequate to describe the wondrous beauty of these magnificent flowers, their
intense and shining color, immense size and lovely form. They are especially
adapted to the eastern climate, owing to their early and long-continued season of
blooming, which, united to their brilliant beauty, makes them invaluable for bed-
ding-plants. Splendid mixed, pkt 10c; 3 pkts 20c.

Hunnemannia. A _ lovely perennial plant, with the beautiful foliage

of the Eschscholtzia enlarged. It is an herbaceous shrub, 219 feet
high, adorned with large jonquil-yellow flowers on stems twelve inches long.
These blossoms are cup-shaped, with broad, overlapping, crinkled petals. The
bright orange stamens are in fine contrast with the clear yellow petals. Seeds
planted in early spring, soon make blooming plants, and, once in bloom, continue
to flower for months, being especially fine during the winter. The flowers keep
for two weeks in water. Pkt 15c.

California Poppy. Choice Mixed. Pkt 5c.

ERYTHRINA Crista Galli. “Coral Tree.” A splendid shrub or tree that

_ attains great size in California. Its spikes of large pea-shaped flowers are grand.
It can be wintered in the cellar in the East. Pkt 15c.

FUCHSIAS. Saved from my beautiful collection of named fuchsias. Fuchsias
bloom from seed in about six months or a year, and are very interesting for the
amateur. The plants are better bloomers than those grown from cuttings, and a
new variety from seed gives great pleasure. Pkt 15e.

Cape Fuchsia. “Phygelius Capensis,” a distinct new species, blooming
from May to late autumn. It bears long spikes of showy, searlet, drooping,

tubular flowers. Will grow anywhere. Entirely different from any other variety.
Very showy, grows readily from seed. Pkt 10c.

FREESIAS. Choice mixed, pkt 5c.

GAILLARDIA. “James Kelway.” A beautiful giant-flowering gaillardia,

with magnificent fowers measuring 5 or 6 inches across, of the brightest scarlet,
with a golden margin and fringed edges. A most persistent and perpetual bloomer.
Pkt 10c.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. “Silk Oak.”One of the most valuable decorative

plants. It grows readily from seed, and in a short time develops into a most
beautiful fern-like plant, with the advantage of being strong, hardy and persist-
ent. Its fine, laciniated leaves grow out from the central stem in every direction,
each one resembling the frond of some elegant fern. It is much used, even in
California, for stage decoration, and makes lovely house-plants. Plants started
from seed in spring, form nice, strong plants by autumn. Pkt 10e.

GESNERIA HYBRIDA. Beautiful flowering bulbs with velvety foliage and
charming flowers. Pkt 15ce.

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GORGEOUS SHOWY GERANIUMS.

Geranium, Single. (Pelargonium zonale.) Beautiful, large, round flowers

in white, crimson, scarlet, pink, rose, salmon, ete.: often give lovely new varie-
ties from seed. The seed offered is from the very choicest collection. Splendid
mixed, pkt. 10¢; good mixed, pkt 5c.

Double, Choice, mixed, pkt 15c.
Bronze and Gold. Pkt 10c.
Silver Leaf. Pkt 15c.

Tricolor. The seeds offered below are saved from the beautiful geraniums,

“Mrs. Pollock,” “Glen Eyre,” “Beauty,” “Happy Thought,” and “Sunset.” In
these charming plants all the colors of the rainbow are represented. Extra choice
mixed, pkts 15e¢ and 25c.

Lady Washington. In California these magnificent pelargoniums grow

to the greatest perfection. Seeds offered are saved from a very fine collection of
beautiful varieties. Pkt 15ce.

Ivy Leaf. Double. Splendid mixed, pkt 15c: single, mixed, pkt 10c.
Apple-Scented. Pkt 10c.

One packet of each of the above sorts of geraniums, 75e.

GLOXINIA. Grandiflora Crassifolia Erecta. Beautiful new varie-
ties. with erect habit. Pkt 15c.

Emperor William. Dark violet, bordered white. Pkt 1ldc.

Defiance. Fiery scarlet. Brilliant colors. Pkt 15c. One packet each
sort, 35ce.

GENISTA MONOSPERMA PENDULA. Shrub, 8 to 10 feet. The

Cape Broom is fast becoming a favorite for its graceful. pendulous streamers of pure
bloom, that may be likened to a bridal veil, when the shrub is in full flower;
easily grown, and flowering the second season from seed, if well nourished. One
of the handsomest flowering shrubs in cultivation. Pkt 10c.

Eldorado. A very pretty genista of spreading habit, that is completely
covered with long spikes of soft, golden-yellow flowers all the year. Pkt 10c.

HELIOTROPE.

Very few people know that heliotrope is very easily raised from seed, and
that young plants come into bloom very early. Those who grow flowers should
have the great pleasure of testing them. All varieties mixed. Pkt 5c.

Lemoines Hybrids. The flowers of these varieties are larger than the

ordinary heliotrope; the foliage is also larger, and the trusses immense, often 6
inches across, and very beautiful shades of purple. Splendid mixed. Pkt 10c.

Black Foliage. Two new heliotropes; “Egypt” and “Midnight,” a dusky
pair, most appropriately named; the stems are black as ink, the foliage beautiful
bronzy green, so dark as to be almost black. Midnight has a fine tree-like habit
that is very distinct, while Egypt is round and bushy, with lustrous foliage resem-
bling thick crepe. The flowers of both are beautiful shades of bluish purple, var-
iegated with white and lighter purple. Both are extremely handsome, and the
seeds can be depended upon to bring fine, dark-leaved varieties. Mixed, pkt 15e.

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HARDENBERGIA Alba. This beautiful plant, though not new, is still

rare. It has handsome foliage and exquisite white flowers. It blooms from Jan-
uary to the last of March. The flowers appear at the axils of the leaves, and the
entire plant is covered with spikes of small, round, snowy white, pea-shaped
blossoms. The stems are very slender, and the spikes of bloom are from 3 to 5
inches long. It is our loveliest white winter-blooming shrub, and would be in-
valuable in the East for cut flowers. The seeds are slow to germinate, and should
be soaked for twenty-four hours in water with a few drops of camphor added,
which is said to hasten the germination of seeds. Pkt 15c.

HUCHERIA Sanguinea. A charming new plant, that forms a low-grow-

ing rosette of pretty leaves, surmounted by slender stems crowned with a number
of lovely, airy, coral flowers. Beautiful for bouquets. Pkt 10c.

HIBISCUS Dennesonia Rosea. A _ handsome shrubby variety that

grows readily from seed. The flowers are large and single; at first, pure white,
changing with age to pale pink. Pkt 10c.

Rosella. This is the celebrated wild fruit of Queensland, Australia. After

the blossoms have fallen, the fleshy searlet seed-pods are gathered and made into
delicious jams, jellies, sauces, pies, tarts, ete. The fruit is also dried for winter
use. The flavor of the jam is the nearest approach to red currant of anything
else, and. hardly distinguishable from it except that the consistency is different
and the color brighter. It has a delightful acid flavor. It does splendidly in
California. Pkt 10c.

LOVELY IPOMOEAS IN VARIETIES.

‘*‘ Heavenly Blue.’’ A _ beautiful annual morning glory. The flow-

ers are in large airy clusters, and are of that indescribable heavenly blue so rarely
seen in flowers The throat is yellow inside, spreading softly into blue; the
flowers measure 4% to 5 inches across, and about ten o’clock in the morning no
lovelier sight can be imagined than this lovely vine, the great profusion of flow-
ers almost rendering the foliage invisible. Every one who sees it for the first
time is filled with delight at its beauty, exclaiming: “That is the loveliest thing
ITever saw.” In order to enjoy the beauty of this plant as early in the season as
possible, success depends on cultivating the seedlings in the following manner:
Having been potted off singly in small thumb pots, in light, sandy soil, and being
well rooted through (pot-bound), they ought to be shifted to large pots, using, of
course, the same light soil. In these pots the plants must remain until they show
their flower-buds, hardening them off in the meantime; once they show these, the
plants may be planted out in the open ground, but also in light, sandy soil, where
they will continue to produce their flowers freely. If the plants are cultivated in
very rich soil, they will attain enormous dimensions and produee a luxuriant foli-
age, but hardly any flowers until very late. Pkt 10c.

Learii. “Blue Dawn” flower. The flowers are of the most intense violet=-blue,

with reddish purple rays, and are 6 inches across; there is nothing of its color
that exceeds in richness the flowers of “Ipomca Learii.” Pkt 10c

White Tassel. “Double Morning Glory.” This might be called an * All-

Day Glory,” as it remains open during the entire day. It is white, very double

and fringed, with delicate purple marks in the center of the flower.
Pkt 10c.

Imperial Japanese. A bewitching new class of morning glories from
Japan. Pkt 10c.

KENNEDYA Nigricans. A splendid climber from Australia. Its rapid
growth and wonderful hardiness should give it a place wherever a good thick
impenetrable evergreen screen is wanted. It will cover a screen 20 feet high in
two or three years if well watered. The flowers are quite inconspicuous, being

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yellow and black. It will climb 40 or 50 feet if encouraged. Soak seed in warm
water over night and plant in a hole of good soil where wanted permanently, or
sow in a box of fine soil with fibrous matter in it 3 to 4 inches apart so the
seedlings can be taken up nearly whole and planted. Pkt 10ce.

Monophylla Lilacina. This also is a native evergreen climber

from Australia. The leaves are rather prettier than the K. nigricans, but
its great beauty consists in its perfect cloud of the loveliest lilac-blue fiowers
drooping gracefully, and covering the sereen or pillar on which it is growing with
a lilac sheet. Though a lovely evergreen climber, it is not to be compared with
the Nigricans for making a dense growth. Pkt 10c.

Both stand heat and drought splendidly. One packet of each of these Ken-
nedyas for 15c. Sow in autumn or spring.

DAINTY LOBELIAS.

Lobelia Cardinalis. “The beautiful Cardinal Flower.” Bears spikes of the
most brilliant cardinal, lobelia-like flowers on long spikes. The dark foliage
forms a fine contrast with the gorgeous flowers. Pkt 10c.

Crystal Palace Gem Compacta. Fine for borders; deep, beautiful
blue; very dwarf. Finest mixed, pkt 5c.

Erinus Varieties. Choice mixed. Pkt 5c.

LATHYRUS Splendens. “The Pride of California.” The most magnifi-

cent of native climbing plants. A splendid hardy perennial pea, with fine foliage
and a* profusion of large pea-shaped blossoms of deep, rich, velvety crimson in
clusters of ten or more. The buds are a charming rose-pink, and the contrast of
buds and blossoms is most pleasing. No description can do justice to this lovely
climber; it draws forth expressions of admiration from all who see it. Always
scarce. Pkt 20e.

MARIGOLD. “French Gilt-Edged.” Splendid large double flowers, four
inches across; velvety brown, edged with yellow. Pkt 10c.

Little Brownie. A charming, compact little marigold from 5 to 6 inches
high, producing a fine effect in masses, and unrivaled for borders. Pkt 5e.

MAURANDYA. An old and very pretty climber, with gloxinia-shaped
flowers and dainty pointed heart-shaped foliage. Choice mixed. Pkt 25c.

MANDEVILEA Suaveolens Grandiflora. Beautiful white climber,
with fragrant flowers. See full description in plant list. Pkt 10e.

MYOSOTUS. “Forget-me-not.” Large flowering. Splendid mixed, pkt 5c.
“ Victoria.” Sky blue; double centers. Pkt 10¢

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Fine for borders; will thrive in a dry elim-
ate with very little water; easily grown from seed. Splendid mixed, pkt 10c.

MIGNONETTE. Choice mixed, pkt 5e. “Giant White Upright,” fine for

bouquets and for decoration. “Golden Queen.” A fine variety, with flowers of a
golden hue. Each variety pkt 5c.

BRILLIANT NASTURTIUMS.

Nasturtium. “New Dwarf Tom Thumb.” “Gay and Festive” mixture.
This is a most beautiful strain of dwarf nasturtiums. There is a marvelous
range of new shades. [ have counted thirty distinct varieties growing in the
field. Clear, golden-yellow, salmon-pink, dark red, golden-brown, all shades of

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yellow variegated with red and brown, canary color, terra cotta, orange and black,
with all combinations, making a most brilliant showing. No one can fail to be
pleased with them. Pkt 5e.

Empress of India. Dark foliage and deep scarlet flowers; one of the
finest varieties grown. Pkt 5c.

Liliput. A dainty new strain of very dwarf nasturtiums. They form very
compact round plants, and are very pretty. Pkt 10c.

Lobb’s Nasturtiums. New “Good Venture” mixture. Tall. No one can

fail to be delighted with this new California mixture. Of unusually vigorous
growth, with beautiful foliage and splendid large flower in the richest and most
beautiful colors; it is superb, and contains many entirely new varieties. Pkt 5c.

Searlet and Gold. Tall. <A new variety, with pretty golden foliage and
brilliant searlet flowers. - Pkt 5c. One packet each sort 15e.

STRAINS AND VARIETIES OF CHOICE PANSIES.

Henderson’s Highland Pansies. Mixed colors. Grown by the most
celebrated pansy specialist in Scotland. Their merit consists in uniformity of clear,
distinct markings, high colors, great substance, perfect form and largest size.
Pkt. 25e.

Bugnot’s Large Stained. Mixed colors. A celebrated French strain of
extra large size, choicest colors, and with beautiful broad blotches and delicate
penciling; a very shy seeder; the ground colors are generally white or very light,
bringing the elegant and distimetive markings in strong relief. Pkt. 50c.

Mammoth Butterfly. A strain of pansy which, for variety and beauty,

has never been excelled. Of matchless forms, colors and markings, with flowers
half as large again as ordinary pansies. Pkt 10c.

Peacock. A pansy of superb and varied colors, most of them showing that
glorious and luminous bronze-blue seen only in peacock feathers. It is a finely
colored strain and cannot be too highly praised. Pkt 10c.

Little Red Riding Hood. A good advance toward the bright red pansy
of the future. A rich reddish color, some of them very brilliant and showy. Only
a portion of the seeds come truc to character. Pkt 10c.

Azure Blue. A clear, lovely shade, very fine for bedding. Pkt 10c.
Choice mixed, pkt 10c.

PRIMULA Chinensis. Large flowering varieties, splendid mixed. The
very best. Pkt 15ce. Violet blue, pkt 15c. The two for 25c.

PYRETHRUM Aureum Lacinatium. Fine for borders. Golden foliage
beautifully laciniated. Pkt 5c.

PHLOX Drummondii. Choice mixed. Pkt 5c.

Star of Quedlinburg. Flowers are of regular star-like form. Plant of
compact habit, bearing large umbels of flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt 5e.

GIANT PETUNIAS.

Giant Emperor. The flowers, of the largest size, are extremely
velvety, of great substance, and are particularly noted for richness and depth of
coloring. They are plain edged, average about 4 inches in diameter, and while
embracing some light colors, even pure white, they are specially distinguished for
such shades as violet, rich blue and deep garnet. Pkt 10c.

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Giants of California. The Giants of California bear gigantic flowers often

5 inches and more in diameter, of an astonishing variety of colors. They embrace
every conceivable shade of crimson, pink, lavender, pure white, ete. One of the
chief points of excellence is the deep throat and diversity of veinings in the
throat. Many of the flowers have a clear yellow throat, while others have a pure
velvety black one, so deep that it seems to show no veining. Pkt 15c.

New Fringed Hybrid. The loveliest petunias of all, with charming
fringed flowers of exquisite form and beautiful colors. Splendid mixed, pkt 15c.

New Steel Blue. Clematis flowered. A beautiful variety from Europe, of

a lovely dark steel blue. Flower-shaped like Clematis Jackmanni. Perfectly
distinct. Pkt 10e.

New Double Fringed. The grandest double petunias ever offered; per-
feetly round double flowers, exquisitely fringed. Pure white, pale bluish laven-

der, pink, deep rose, va.iegated, all shades imaginable. About 40 per cent. come
double. Splendid mixed, pkt 15c.

PALMS.

Seaforthia Elegans. One of the most beautiful and graceful of all palms.
15 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 60c.

California Fan Palm. Very easy to germinate. Pkt 10c.
Chamaerops Humilis. A very pretty dwarf fan palm. Pkt 10c.

Phoenix Rupiola. One of the most beautiful and graceful of all palms.
Pkt 10c—5 seeds.

GAY AND FESTIVE POPPIES.

Oriental Hybrids. Grand, hardy, perennial poppies. ._The flowers

average 6 to 9 inches across. The colors are splendid pink blotched with per-

ple; blood red, blotched black; glowing scarlet; reddish orange; salmon, ete.
Pkt 15ce.

Iceland. The fragrant, elegant, crushed, satin-like flowers are produced in

never-ending succession from the beginning of June to October. The flowers last
quite a week if cut as soon as opened. They are white, scarlet, yellow and
crimson. Mixed, pkt 10ce.

Danebrog. Large, bright scarlet, with a white cross in center. Pkt 5c.
Chamois Rose. Most exquisite color, beautiful chamois-rose. Pkt 5e.

Fairy Blush. A charming variety, with immense globular, perfectly dou-
ble flowers, which measure from 10 to 12 inches in circumference. The petals
are elegantly fringed and pure white, except at the tips which are a rosy-cream
color. The flowers ata little distance have the effect of large, white feathery balls,
overeast with a rosy shade Each plant has from three to five of these magnificent

flowers open at one time, and lasting longer than those of any other poppy.
Pkt 10c.

Snowdrift. A most exquisite snowy-white poppy, with beautiful fringed
petals; very double. Pkt 5e.

Mikado. Pure white, with brilliant crimson-searlet; big, double and exquis-
itely fringed. Pkt 5c.

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Irresistible. This grand poppy received its name because every one who

saw if wanted it, and to some it proved irresistible. They carried away the flow-
ers ip triumph, saying: “I had to have them, they were so beautiful.” It grows 5
feet or more in height; the flowers are immense and perfectly round. The color
is beautiful red, and petals fringed It is the most showy and largest poppy I
have seen. It came volunteer in my garden for two or three years, improving
each year, till it at last became irresistible.

New Fayal. The most beautiful and dainty of all poppies, in every con-

eceivable shade of red, pink, maroon and white, self and variegated, double and
single, large and small flowers. One begins to wonder as they open what the next
combination will be, there are so many and such pretty ones. No one ean fail to
be charmed with them. Pkt 10c.

Tulip-Flowered. <A new poppy of great brillianey and beauty, having
a flower which in shade and color resembles a great flaming tulip. Its color is
‘ most intense scarlet, and it blooms at least two weeks earlier than any other
poppy. Pkt 5c. One packet, each variety, 5c.

PASSION FLOWERS.

Searlet. The beautiful red Passion Vine of California. Pkt 15c-
Constance Elliot. Pure white passion flower Pkt 10c.

Edulis. The edible passion vine. It has vretty white flowers; the corona or

fringe surrounding the center is beautifully crinkled. It bears a very pleasant
flavored edible fruit. Pkt 10c; 3 varieties, 20c.

SWEET PEAS—TWO BEAUTIFUL NEW ONES.

Navy Blue. (Burpee’s.) Vines of very strong vigorous growth, and wonderfully

free flowering. The flowers are in close clusters of three at the summit of a long,
stiff stem, and all face one way. Standard erect and heavily hooded, wings semi-erect
and quite flatly spreading. Standards freshly opened are rich, deep purple, tinted
with maroon, but soon changes to deep violet-purple; wings deep violet-purple.
The whole effect is of a rich true blue. Pkts 5e and 10c.

Sadie Burpee. (Eckfords.) Flowers of largest size and finest form. The

standards are both very tall and broad; but the edges eurl over in finely hooded
form; wings quite broad and well spread. Color a clear snowy-white, almost
erystalline. Owing to the very large size, the standards are occasionally notched
on the sides near the base and the wings are quite apt to come double. Both
black and white- seeded. -Pkts 5e and 10e.

SWEET PEAS—OLDER SORTS.

Dwarf Pink Cupid. One does not wonder who sees the dwarf sweet pea,

Pink Cupid in bloom for the first time, that Mr. W. Atlee Burpee, its introducer,
in his enthusiasm paid $1500 for 1650 seeds. Seldom is so beautifnl a novelty
given to flower lovers. The effect of a line of these dwarf sweet peas is lovely
beyond description. The plant only grows 5 inehes high and forms a dense ecar-
pet of green, surmounted by innumerable pink and white butterfly-like flowers,
the size of ordinary sweet pea blossoms.

White Cupid. Cupid is a charming dwarf sweet pea, which grows only 5
inches high. The pretty li tle vine is completely covered with large snowy-white
flowers, deliciously fragrant; it makes wonderfully attractive pot plants, and a
lovely border plant for the garden.

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Her Majesty. Large, bold flower; standards, bright rose carmine; wings,
earmine lake.

Katherine Tracy. Exquisite bright pink. Large perfect flowers.

Aurora. Gigantic, expanded shell-formed flower. Striped orange-rose on
white. Double and mlxed.

Gray Friar. Is a most beautiful watered-purple on white ground, the

heaviest coloring being on the back of standard. The flowers are of a hooded
form, which, with its unusual coloring, suggested the name.

Ramona. Grand flowers of very large size and improved hooded form. It

is a vigorous grower and bears three or four flowersto the stem. Its coloring is
delicately beautiful; a creamy white daintly splashed with pale pink on standard
and wings.

Juanita. (Pronounced Wah-nee-ta.) Bears fine large flowers of the im-

proved hooded form. Color pure white delicately lined and striped with pale
lavender.

Celestial. Lovely azure-blue.

Blushing Beauty. Soft pink, suffused with:lilac.
Venus. Lovely salmon-buff, shaded rosy pink.

Lemon Queen. Pink, flushed yellow.

Royal Robe. Pink.

Blanch Burpee. White.

Mrs. Gladstone. A lovely soft pink.

Mrs. Sankey. Beautiful white, tinged blush.
Primrose. Pale primrose-yellow. ,
Countess of Radnor. Pale lavender, a lovely variety.
Delight. White, slightly crested with crimson.
Boreatton. Very dark maroon, shining like satin, grand.

Duchess of Edinburgh. Searlet and crimson.

Apple Blossoms. Bright rose and pink, very beautiful.

Blanch Ferry. Pink and white, always charming.

Splendor. Superb bright rose, shaded crimson.

Orange Prince. Orange, salmon and bright pink. Grow in partial shade.

Fairy Queen. White and pink. Red and white striped.

Fire Fly. A deep brilliant scarlet.

Imperial Blne. Blue, shaded mauve.

Kmily Henderson. Beautiful snowy-white.

Queen of England. Very fine, pure white.

Double White. Very beautiful, with occasional double flowers.

All the older varieties, per pkt each 5c; 34 splendid varieties for $1.25; 17
sorts for 65e.

THE AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE. This climber, though well known in
California, is not listed in any of the eastern catalogues. It has great powers of
endurance, standing drought and heat with impunity, and should be hardy in the
east. It is invaluable where rapid growth and an inpenetrable screen are desired.
The seeds germinate readily, and the plants grow very rapidly, beginning to
bloom when quite young; the foliage is very pretty and graceful; the flowers are

pea-shaped, the buds pink, when full blown the flowers are pink shaded mauve;
the plant is completely covered with blossoms in California at all times. Pkt 10c.

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A RARE MIXTURE OF TEA ROSES, NOISETTES
AND HYBRID VARIETIES.

Try a package of this splendid mixture and grow your own roses from seed.
Every new rose that is offered is grown from seed, or occasional sports. You do >
not have to wait forever to know what your seeds are going to bring forth, for a
Tea Rose is so anxious to bloom that it will often put out buds when only a few
inches high; the buds should be pinched off until it attains some size, and has
strength to give to flowers. The mixture is saved from a splendid collection
of the very best roses of many classes, and the butterflies and bees have
busied themselves all season fertilizing the flowers, and no one knows what
lovely roses may result from their labors. Pkt 10c; extra large pkt 25¢; 0z. 75e

The Dawson Rose. A charming rambling rose, having clusters of lovely

semi-double pink flowers with a white center; they grow in long wreaths and are
perfectly exquisite. Pkt 10c.

Little Midget or Baby Roses. Dainty little roses, dwarf and climb-

ing, single and semi-double, in shades of pink, cream-white and white, very
fragrant. Pkt 10c.

Little Midget Rambler. Like the above but climbing. Very rampant
grower. Pkt 10c.

Wichuraiana, “Memorial Rose.” A pure white single rose, about 119

inches across, with yellow stamens, delightfully fragrant, the foliage is small and
shining, very handsome; is a wonderful grower, and will run over the ground or
trail on verandas in perfect festoons; the shoots grow 30 or 40 feet in a season ;
when covered with its snowy-white flowers it is “a sight to behold.” Pkt 10c.

Single Cherokee. The true variety. One of the most esthetic and
beautiful of all roses; large, wide open, snowy-white, single flowers, 5 inches
across, with yellow stamens; handsome, shining foliage. Pkt 10c.

SALVIA Splendens. The most brilliant scarlet bedding plant known;
fine also for pot plants. Pkt 10c.

CHOICE STOCKS.

Cut and Come Again. “Princess Alice.” The best white stock grown,
grown, snowy-white flowers. Pkt 10c.

Giant Perfection. Two much cannot be said in praise of giant perfec-

tion stocks. All who have ever seen them bloom are delighted with them. Their
growth is strong, and the magnificent spikes of very large double flowers are
superb. The colors are white, old rose, mauve, pink, straw, purple, red and flesh.
They are fine bloomers, and give 85 per cent. double flowers. Each color separ-
ate. Pkt 10c; mixed, pkt 5c. One pkt each, 50c.

Large German Dwarf. A beautiful dwarf type of many charming
colors. Splendid mixed, pkt 10ce.

Large Dwarf Violet-Blue. A _ perfectly lovely stock that every one
likes. Pkt 10c. One pkt of all the above stocks, 60c.

Snowflake. A charming, pure white stock, that grows about 10 inches
high. Flowers are snowy-white and very double. Pretty for pot plants and bor-
ders. Its dwarf habit makes it distinct from any other variety. Pkt 15c.

STREPTOCARPUS Wendlandia. This variety has immense ornamental
leaves, rich and velvety. Beautiful flowers. Pkt 15c.

20 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

SCABIOSA.

Fiery Scarlet. The lovely new large-flowering scabiosas are a great

improvement over old sorts in the beautiful new colors of the flowers and
_ large size of the florets. They are invaluable for cut flowers, as they last a long

time and do not droop easily. In California they are perennial and bloom with-
out intermission winter and summer. Pkt 10ce.

Beautiful Rose. A charming companion to the above, with splendid large
fiowers of fine soft pink. Pkt 10c.

Dainty Mauve. An entirely new shade. Exquisite. Pkt 10c; three sorts,
15e. Splendid new sorts mixed, pkt 5e.

SOLANUM Betaceum. “Tomato Tree.” A fine ornamental tree or shrub,

a native of South America, which is now receiving a good deal of attention under
the name of “The Brazelian Melon Fruit.” The foliage is large and handsome,
the branches spreading. The fruit, which hangs in elusters below the foli-
iage, is the size of a large egg, and a beautiful orange-salmon color when ripe.
Pkt 10c; three pkts, 25c; 14 oz. $1.25. For further description see Plant Novel-

ties and Specialties.

Recemigerum. “The Red Currant Solanum.” <A very pretty trailing

plant, closely allied to the old-fashioned cherry tomato, though very refined in
flowers and foliage the latter are small and grow in racemes, and are followed by
fruits that resemble long stems of currants. Pkt Se.

STREPTOSOLEN Jamesonii. A very beautiful showy plant, with great

clusters of brilliant fiowers; reddish-orange at first, turning bright yellow later. A
most persistent and perpetual bloomer. Easily grown from seed. Pkt 10c.

SW AINSONA Alba. A charming shrub, very popular in the east, with
finely divided foliage and long spikes of snowy-white pea-shaped blossoms;
invaluable for cut flowers and most ornamental in the garden, fine for the conser-
vatory. The seeds germinate very slowly and should be soaked before planting.

BRE eroe:

SCHINUS Molle. “California Pepper Tree.” Pkt 10c.
STAPELIA. Choice mixed, pkt 10c.

TORENIA Fournieri. An exquisite basket plant, with lovely velvety
bluish flowers. Pkt 10c.

Bailloni. Fine, rich yellow flowers, with brown throat, contrasts beautifully
with the blue variety. Pkt 10c; two for 1dc.

RARE TACSONIAS.

Von Volexmi. A tropical climber belonging to the same family as

the passion vine, but much handsomer, and with larger, richer-colored fiow-
ers, and a large tube at the back of the flower. This beautiful variety is always
always rare. The flowers are deep crimson, and hang from thread-like stems
twelve inches or more in length. Pkt 25ce.

Buchani. Pink tacsonia. A lovely light pink variety, of most vigorous
growth. A wonderful bloomer. It bears an edible fruit. Pkt 10c.

Sutherlandia. Is of avigorous growth, with handsome three-lobed foliage,
strong in texture, of a rich dark green color. The flowers measure four inches
across. Color, exquisite carmine-rose, shading darker in the center, with a tiny
purple fringe around the throat. The back of the petals is a light pea green. The
tube measures 115 inches in length, stem of flower 219 inches, so that the fiow-

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ers stand well out from the foliage. It is a fine bloomer, rivaling even the parent,
the scarlet passion vine, so noted for the profusion and magnificence of its flow-
ers. Pkt 10c; three varieties 35c.

TRITOMA Nobilis. A most splendid tritoma, easily grown from seed. The
flowers are bright scarlet, tipped with golden-yellow. Pkt 10c.

TECOMA Velutina. A beautiful shrub, with large gloxinia-like flowers.
Pkt 10e.

Mackennii. A grand new climber, of rapid growth and habit. The foliage
is very handsome and the long trailing branches are covered from May to October
with large spikes of exquisite pink gloxina-shaped flowers, the throat veined with
darker shades of pink. A most showy, beautiful and satisfactory flower, and eas-
ily grown. Pkt 10c.

VERBENA. “Mammoth.” Nothing can exceed the beauty of these splendid
giant flowering verbenas, which each year bear witness to the wonderful qualities
of Southern California soil and climate, in the great size and beauty of the flow-
ers. Pure white, pink, and scarlet, separate, pkt 10c; two pkts 15¢e. Splendid
mixed, pkt 5c.

ZINNIAS. New “Curled and Crested.” This splendid strain is all that is
claimed for it. The large curled and crested petals give a softness and beauty to
the flowers, that is most charming. The form and color are beautiful, and have
none of the stiffness of the old-fashioned zinnias. Pkt 5c.

TESTIMONIALS.

SWANLEY, KENT, ENGLAND.

Begonias came to hand all safe and in fine order, and shall count on seeing
something fresh and beautiful next winter. H. CANNELL & SONS.

BROOKLINE, MASss.

I want some more seed of your splendid Nasturtiums, such as you sent me a
year or more ago. They certainly ran 25 feet high — such a quality of flowers
I never saw. JAMES LITTLE.

SPRINGHILL, ALA.

I must send a few words of thanks for the pleasure your beautiful Cosmos has
given me. Some years ago you sent me the seed and each year they come up.

They give pleasure to many sick and afflicted as well as the merry ones.
MRS. M. N. JONES.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.

I suppose you are in receipt of many pleasant letters, giving gratifying results
from your output of seed, bulbs, ete. For myself I am impartially censorious
or grateful as the case may be, so when I tell you that all the things had from you
have come on splendidly you may rely upon it that it is so. I have never had
Clianthus germinate within 60 per cent as many seeds as that I had from you.
~The James Kelway plants have done splendidly and are gorgeous, and the Crinum
is in bud having grown beautifully. H. E. GATES, M. D.

DETROIT, MICH.

Epiphyllums and ete. received in good order. While it is a pleasure to receive
such plants as you handle, it is a delight to receive them from you, because they
are always so clean and so carefully packed. THOS. J. CROWE.

Postage or express prepaid on small light packages only. On bulbs and eacti
sufficient money must be sent to cover charges.

No plant orders filled for less than $1 unless 10¢ extra is sent for postage.

22 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Novelties

Specialties in Plants
SF &

THREE CHARMING ABUTILONS.

Africane. Very dwarf habit, like Infanta Eulalia; large, spreading, rich,
dark-red flowers. Each 20c.

Eelipse. The finest trailing sort yet introduced. The foliage is long and
pointed, and richly variegated yellow and green, the yellow predominating;
flowers, bright yellow with red throat: makes a splendid climbing-plant out of
doors, and is fine for pots and baskets inside. Each 15e¢ and 25ce.

Calypso. Very beautiful snow-white flowers; the prettiest white variety.
Each 20c¢,

TWO NEW AND SHOWY ALOES.

Aloe citiris. A rare and beautiful climbing aloe, that will clamber over

the ground, or grow on a trellis, wall or other support. The stems are %4 of an
inch in diameter. The leaves alternate, and clasp the stems: they are 6 inches
long, leathery, dark-green, edged with pale-green teeth: they measure 14
inches at the base, and run to a very sharp point. The tubular flowers are 14
inches long, in color a clear, transparent, copper-red, with a green band at the
mouth; they are borne on spikes 5 to 10 inches long, and are very showy and
handsome. Small plant, 50c.

Aloe grandentata striata. A rare aloe, the transparent-looking leaves

beautifully striped with pale yellow; the flowers are bright red. Small plants
25¢; medium 50c.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S THREE NEW REX BEGONIAS.

Amethyst. A beautiful variety, with immense leaves running to a sharp
point; ground, metallic silver; center, a skeleton-like oak leaf; the wide border
consists of irregular lines of rich emerald-green, spotted silver; margin prettily
waved, red bronze dotted with silver. The entire leaf has a changable, amethis-
tine lustre, with a deeper, violet tinge in the center that is indescribably beauti-
ful. Young growth very beautiful. Small plants, each 75c.

Tourmaline. A splendid sort, with very large, broad leaves, rounded high
on the upper side, and blunt pointed; midribs and veins, dark, rich green,
changing to emerald-green; surface, between veins and midribs, bordered with
shining silver spots. The leaf has a beautiful satiny bloom, and is lightly covered
with long, pale-green hairs. Stems and young growth, bright-red. and covered
with long, bright-red hairs. Small plants, each 50c.

Silver Cloud. Very pretty medium-sized leaves; ground, dark, rich

green. The entire leaf is blistered and clouded with silver, and dotted with silver
spots on the bronze edge. Each 35c.

Orders booked. Ready after April 15th.

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FINE NEW SEMPERFLORENS BEGONIAS.

Begonias are easily growu, but the semperflorens section is the most hardy and
will stand the hottest sun, making valuable bedding plants. If given rich soil and
plenty of water, they soon form large round plants covered with their bright flow-
ers all the season.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S SEEDLINGS.

Pink Vernon. A counterpart of Vernon in habit, having the same dark,

rich foliage, but with deep beautiful pink floweis. A splendid bedding plant.
Each 20¢ to 50c.

Sea Shell. An exquisite new begonia, with white flowers, delicately marked

and shaded with bright red. The effect of the two shades is like a beautiful sea
shell. Each 25c.

THREE NEW SEMPERFLORENS FROM OTHER SOURCES.

Double Vernon. A double variety of that charming begonia Vernon, and

one which delights every one. It is a wonderful bloomer, grows rapidly and is so
easily cultivated that any one can succeed with it. Hach 25c.

Vulean. An intense deep, rich scarlet begonia, with foliage marked with
dark red, the same as Vernon. Each 15e¢ to 25c.

Bijou. “The Carpet Begonia.” A dwarf Vernon that g-ows only 6 or 8

inches high and is covered with masses of red flowers, the same shade as Vernon,
Each 10¢ to 25e.

NEW BEGONIA.

Ariadne. A beautiful new variety, the type of Pictavense, with very large,

thick velvety leaves, often measuring 9 inches in length, to 6 in width; rounded
on the upper side and running to one long point; upper side brilliant shining
green and overlaid with fine pile; under side like plush, green and red; mid-ribs
and veins a darker red; flowers in enormous trusses, resembling the most brilliant
red chenille; opening out white, tinted with blush; they are borne on long stems
and last along time. Each 75e.

Mrs. Shepherd’s New Set of Artistic Chrysanthemums.
DREAMS OF BEAUTY OFFERED BY NO OTHERS.

Curly Locks. This is a curly darling, a perfect beauty. It is semi-double,

petals long, quilled, opening about an inch from the tip; inner petals incurving,

and curling gracefully over the center; outer petals long and drooping, recurving
prettily at the tips. Color of flowers at first a beautiful pink, delicately penciled,
changing to a waxen-white in the center, and shading blush to the ends of petals;

the open spoons all penciled pink. The. entire flower has a chaste and waxen
appearance and is indescribably beautiful. The same type as White Wings.

Can be grown 12 inches across. Each 50c.

Golden Ball. A magnificent ball of pure, bright canary-yellow. Petals

slightly rolled at the edges, pointed at the tips, anda little recurved, all of an
even length, coming down close around the stem. Flower is perfectly double,
very full. Can be grown to measure 16 inches in cireumference. Each 50c.

Petaluma. This grand flower is a new departure, both in color and form. The

petals are quilled the same size from base to tip, and are about the size of a large
knitting needle, and 3 inches in length. Flowers very double, and when fully devel-

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oped are as round asa ball. Coloris pure nankeen-yellow: the ends of the petals
are a nankeen-pink inside. The flower fades a bright shade of old gold, and has
a peculiar, shining lustre that is very attractive. A grand variety. Each 50c.

Ceres. Yellow, with broad, pointed petals; shaded in the center with neb-
ulous lines of rich red; center very distinctly whorled. Flowers very double,
and, when fully open, a clear, rich yellow, with shadings of red near the base of
the petals. Petals are all the same length and droop down close to the stem.
Very large round and perfect flowers, coloring very rich and handsome. Each 35e¢

Maud Muller. A large semi-double fiower, like an immense Marguerite.
Petals very broad; color, exquisite shade of pink. Each 25ce.

Blazing Sun. aA splendid dahlia-flowered variety. Color at first rich
brownish-red, with center incurved, developing later into a large, flat flower;
petals blazed with yellow in center, and fiushed with brownish-red, broad and
deeply recurved. Flower 7 inches across. Each 35c.

Peek-a-Boo. A splendid reddish-brown flower. Petals tipped yellow and
very long, drooping down over the lower side of the flower, and falling from
above, almost covering the eye, which looks out from the mass of petals in a way
that suggested the name “ Peek-a-Boo.” Asplendid variety, measures 7 inches under
ordinary care. Each 35dc.

Pure as Snow. A lovely fiower, opening at first creamy-white, with a
whorled center of pale yellow: when perfectly developed, the broad petals, which
are of regular length, lie quite flat and a few are gathered into the center of the
flower. It becomes pure showy-white, and is very chaste and beautiful. Can be
grown to measure 8 or 10 inches or more across. Each 35e.

Juno. A wonderfully beautiful flower; very distinct in the great width of its
petals, which measure nearly “4 inch across, tubular at the center; they open out,
curving slightly at the edges: long, pointed, and curved at the tips; the lower
petals reflex and curve inward at the ends, while the upper ones curve gracefully
toward the center. The plant is spreading, of rather dwarf habit, and is very
striking when decked with its chaste ana elegant flowers. Each 50c.

Ribbons. A very beautiful and graceful fiower: semi-double, with broad

petals, pale yellow in cclor, fiushed pink half their length; the flowers measure
7 inches across, and hang like great bunches of ribbons. Very lovely. Each 25e

Radiance. A plant of this striking variety in full bloom is fairly radiant

with brilliant starry blossoms. Flowers are single, with tubular petals closely set
and bright pink around the center for about 119 inches, then opening out broad
and running to point, where they recurve gracefully; inside of petals bright yel-
low, outside pink. The contrast in color is very novel and striking, the flower
being half yellow and half pink, the tips of the petals pink. Flowers very large,
measuring 5 to 6 inches across. Each 50ce.

Claret. A very artistic flower. Color very rich, bright wine color; reverse

of petals, pink. Petals 2 or 3 inches long, running to a point: they droop very
regularly from the center outwards; center petals slightly incurved. This is one
of the dahlia-flowered type. Very rich, and an entirely new shade of red. The
petals look as if made of “baby ribbon.” Each 35e.

Green and Gold. A most striking variety, which not only has the merit
of splendid, large, double flowers of perfect form and beauty, but also the most
lovely foliage imaginable. The leaves are a rich shade of green, handsomely var-
iegated with creamy yellow, the contrast being very decided. Some of the leaves
are half yellow and half white. The plant retains its beautiful foliage in the hot-
est sunshine outside, and under glass is a splendid foliage plant even when not in
bloom. When adorned with its lovely, creamy-white flowers it is wonderfully
attractive. Each 35e.

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Ramona. A grand flower, very double; inside of petals bright pink,

reverse silvery-pink; they are broad, and pointed at the tips, and incurve most
beautifully toward the center, forming a very large, round flower. The two
shades of pink form a beautiful contrast. Each 25ce.

Parachute. A most remarkable single flower. Petals measure 19 inch

across and about 319 inches in length, pointed at the tip. Color a fine mauve-
pink. Petals stand out from the center, so that the flower forms a perfect para-~
chute. It is very beautiful. It can be grown 8 inches across. Each 35ce.

Yellow Wings. A companion to White Wings. Flower, a bright, volden-

yellow; petals, half-tubular, opening spoon-like at the tips, and incurving beau-
tifully around the center; outer petals recurving and drooping. The counterpart
of “ White Wings,” from which it is a seedling. A lovely flower. Each 35c.

Falling Spray. One of the daintiest of all. Flowers pure snowy-white.

Petals tubular, opening near the tips, curving slightly, and arching from the cen-
ter outwards. The flower has a peculiarly graceful and airy appearance that sug-
gests the name “Falling Spray.” It is very valuable for designs. Each 25c.

Zephyr. A light, airy flower. Pure white. Petals long, and prettily curl-

ing and ineured; lower ones curled and drooping. It is as light and airy as a zephyr.
Each 25e.

White Beauty. An esthetic, single flower, resembling an immense Mar-

guerite. Petals tubular at the base, opening out flat; some are flat, others curly
at the tips. Color snowy-white. Each 25c.

The set of 19 new varieties $5.75. Ready after April 15th.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S NEW GIANT CACTUS DAHLIA.

Monarch of Dahlias. This beautiful Dahlia was named by Mr. Thomas

Williams of the San Francisco Examiner, when visiting in Ventura, in honor of
that paper, which is called “The Monarch of the Dailies.” It is intermediate
between the double and cactus varieties. The flowers are large, loose, very
esthetic in form and measure six or more inches across; the petals are very
broad; color, deep, rich, dark red, having a beautiful bloom like velvet; flowers
are borne on long stems, and are fine for cutting. The plants begin blooming very
early in the summer and continue until late autumn, giving a brilliant show for
three or four months. Everybody admires this splendid dahlia. Hach 50c.
Seedling plants, 25c.

DIOSMA. “Breath of Heaven.” Nota new plant, but one still rare. It

grows in tree-like form; foliage fine and feathery, and is completely covered with
small, snow-white flowers most of the year, especially in the winter. It is verv
valuable for cut flowers to use in designs or bouquets; the foliage is very dainty
and pretty and is so exquisitely fragrant, as to be given the name, “Breath of
Heaven.” Each 25e to 50c.

TWO BEAUTIFUL, RARE FOLIAGE FUCHIAS.

Sunray. The foliage of this charming variety is highly colored and is lovely

as a flower; the leaves are marked with green, white and pink; the young foli-
age is very bright pink, shaded dark red and yellow. The ends of all the branches
form a beautiful contrast to the older foliage. The flowers are two shades of red.

Meteor. This variety has long trailing branches, and in California is quite a

climber. The foliage is a bronze red and yellow, turning bronze green with age; all
of the young growth is a brilliant coppery red tinged with yellow. The flowers are
single, red and purple. Each 25ce.

These varieties are not new, but have always been very rare. Orders booked to
be delivered after April 15th.

26 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Mary. This is a new Fuchsia of the Triphylla type, originating in Franee,
and a decided novelty; the plant is a profuse bloomer, the drooping fiowers, over
two inches long, are a brilliant crimson scarlet, and stand out prominently against
the plain dark green foliage.. The young foliage is veined with dark red and is
very velvety. Altogether it is a very unique plant, and a fine addition to the
flower garden, window garden or conservatory. Each 20c.

FORCROYA LINDENI. A most striking decorative plant with long thick

waved foliage, light green margined with a half inch band of cream white. Much
more elegant than the Century plant in every respect. A splendid ornament for
the garden and invaluable for pots and vases. Small plants, each 30c.

LOVELY NEW MARGUERITE. Mme. Gaelbert. A _ splendid

new Marguerite, with very broad petals. Surpasses all others in size and snowy
whiteness. Each 15ce to 25e.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S NEW IVY GERANIUM. Sweet Sixteen.

A charming flower, that in its soft contour and tender shade reminds one of a
fair and lovely girl. The color isa melting shade of pink; the petals have a
dainty curve and airy lightness that is very attractive; the base of the lower
petals is lined and spotted with velvety-red. Each 25e.

DOUBLE POINSETIA. Rosette. This beautiful variety is the same

as the single in foliage and manner of growth, but in addition to the large, splen-
did, red bracts of the older sort it has innumerable small leaves or bracts attached
to the center, forming a brilliant rosette that is very handsome. It blooms a little
later than the single variety and keeps better. Not new, but still rare. Each 25¢
and 350c.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S SET OF GRAND NEW SEEDLING
GERANIUMS.

TWO BEAUTIFUL TRICOLOR OR SUNSET GERANIUMS.

Two very handsome English geraniums, which I have not been able to name, as
they are not listed in any American catalogue. No; 1. Center of leaf sil-
very green, broadly zoned with coppery red, splashed with shining chocolate;
margin, bright golden yellow. No. 2. Center, green; zone, exquisite rose pink,
splashed with chocolate, broadly margined white. The foliage varies on these
lovely plants, giving very charming combinations on the different leaves. Each 25c;
the two 40c.

The Peri. This is a lovely child of Souvenir de Miranda, a perfect beauty.

The lower petals are orange-salmon; white center overlaid with rose; lower
petals half salmon; center white, lightly flushed deep rose; circle of salmon
around the eye. Flowers measure 2 inches across and are very round. Each 50c.

Madame ModjeskKa. The flowers are perfectly round. The buds when

first unfolded are velvety orange salmon, the fully opened flower pure salmon pink;
the edges of the petals grow lighter with age; the two upper petals are veined
pink at the center, with afine white eye, and measure two inches across. Each 35c.

Desdemona. A rare and unusual color. Flowers most exquisite pure rose

pink, with a fine eye, deep pink lines at base of upper petals; beautifully formed.
Each 25ce.

Bonnie Rose. Seedling from Souvenir de Mirandi. A perfectly charming
variety and a splendid bloomer. The flowers have a white ground, beautifully
flushed and marked with a most lovely shade of pink. Much handsomer than the
parent. Each 25e.

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Ariel. Seedling from Souvenir de Miranda. Exceedingly dainty and pretty.

Foliage small, light green, with a darker green zone. Airy elusters of flowers;
the three lower petals are a bright salmon red, the two upper ones half white and

half red; the white being delicately lined and flushed with red. A charming com-
bination. Each 25ce.

Zoned Beauty. A beautiful plant even without flowers. Medium-sized

leaves with a heavy black zone which extends nearly to the margin of the leaf.
Flowers very large, color beautiful pink, delicately veined and marked. When

first opening they are flushed salmon pink in the center with almost white edges.
Very lovely. Each 25c.

Gorgeous, Splendid and Charmer. The plants are round and
spreading. In the two former the flowers lie in great globes on long stems over
the ground and out in every direction, making a brilliant show. Splendor has
immense balls of crimson, shaded searlet flowers. In both the flowers are large
and almost overlap each other. They have a sheen that reminds one of the bloom
of ripe fruit. Charmer is a fine companion to the above because of its beautiful

zoned foliage, and the marvelous number of its large brilliant pink flowers.
Each 25e. ;

Brilliant. A strikingly handsome geranium. The flowers are very round

with large petals; the three lower ones are deep crimson, bordered searlet; two
upper ones firey red, lined darker red; very velvety; the flower stems are long
and the flowers are giant balls of intense and brilliant color. Each 30c.

Snow Bird. A beautiful new seedling, a great improvement on “ Mt. of

Snow.” The light green foliage has a wide irregular margin of cream white.
Flowers velvety searlet. The plant has a dwarf habit and is a fine bedder.
Each 25c. Set of nine geraniums, $2.35.

NEW GERANIUMS FROM OTHER SOURCES.

An Hybrid Flashlight. Handsome palmate foliage 5 inches in diameter,

borne on long, graceful stems, velvety green with a bronzy zone. Flowers borne
in great profusion on long stems, in light airy umbels of a lovely, tender car-
mine color. They last a long time and are very attractive. Each 25c.

VELVET PLANT. Gynura Aurantiaca. This is a plant of the

greatest beauty, and just as easy to grow as a coleus, yet it is very searce and but
little known. No other name could be so appropriate as “ Velvet Plant,” for so close
is the resemblance that on first sight the plant is almost invariably taken to be
artificial. Its stems and leaves are entirely covered with glistening purple hairs,
and to the touch are as soft and downy as a piece of rich velvet. It thrives under
exactly the same culture as does the coleus, but the more sun it receives the
darker the color of its foliage will be. Each 20c.

NEW GIANT HYBRID HELIOTROPES.

These fine varieties are very strong and upright in growth, having large foliage
and immense heads of flowers.

Purple and Gold. A fine variety with bright yellow-shaded foliage and
immense trusses of lovely, pinkish-purple flowers. Each 20c.

Pink Beauty. A charming variety, with great masses of mauve-pink
flowers, the color of Mme. Millet violets. Very beautiful. Each 20e.

The Prize. A splendid variety, with immense heads of grand, purple
flowers. Each 20c.

The four varieties for 60c.

28 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

IRIS AUREA. The Golden Fleur-de-Lis. This is one of the fin-

est of this beautiful class of plants, and the best of hardy perennials. It grows to
a height of 4 to 5 feet, bearing 12 to 15 pure golden-yellow flowers of large size,
a color which is rare in Iris. A grand plant that should be in every garden.

Each 25e.
STEPHANOTIS Floribunda. A rare old plant not often seen. It has

large, shining leaves, and bears clusters of white flowers that are exquisitely fra-
grant. It does well in Southern California out of doors in protected locations.

Small plants. Each 25e.

THREE BEAUTIFUL NEW CLIMBING ROSES.

Evergreen Gem. Foliage deep green, the young leaves fine, rich bronze

color, closely matted; flowers double, produced singly on stems, yellow, buff in
bud, opening to almost white, 2 or 3 inches in diameter, perfectly double, and
with a delicate, Sweet Brier fragrance. This will be found most valuable for
landscape work. Small plants. Each 35ce.

Gardenia. Strong grower, with large green foliage, flowers produced singly
on stems l2 to 1 foot long. Flowers in bud, bright yellow; when open, cream
color, and 3 to 319 inches in diameter, incurving toward evening to perfect imi-
tation of a Gardenia (Cape Jessamine) as to color and shape. Small plants.
Each 35e.

Jersey Beauty. Extremely vigorous grower, foliage of thick, leathery
substance, and shiny. Flowers produced singly or in elusters, large, single, 3
inches in diameter, opening pale yellow, with cluster of bright yellow stamens,
very fragrant, and produced in the greatest profusion, covering the plant entirely
and having the appearance of a yellow Cherokee rose. Small plants. Each 35e.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S LITTLE MIDGET OR BABY ROSES

The ‘*Mother Goose’”’ Set.

A set of baby roses that will delight not only the grown people, but the chil-
dren. One feels like talking baby-talk to the dear little things. The least little
mites of plants bloom. They form pretty little bushes and grow from 12 to 15
inches high. The leaves are very small, and the flowers measure from 1 to lle
inches across. They grow in clusters or sprays, and are beautiful for cut-flower
work, for bouquets or boutonniers.

Mistress Mary. This variety has the largest flowers. Color, delicate
blush, shaded darker at edge of petals. Sprays quite large. Flowers single, lle
inches across.

Pretty Maid. Small single flowers, about 1 inch in diameter, in beautiful
airy sprays; color, delicate blush, resembling fruit blossoms. A little beauty.

Baby Bunting. The sweetest variety of all. Flowers, snowy white, semi-
double, with yellow stamens; 1 inch across.

Little Bo Peep. Single flowers, charmingly colored; center, white;
outer part of petals, pink; beautiful yellow stamens. Measures 114 inches
across.

Tommy Tucker. A lovely, semi-double, pink variety. Flowers 144 inch-
es across. Lovely.

Jackey Horner. A pale pink flower, scarcely an inch across; single,
very dainty and sweet.

Each 25c; set of 6, $1.25. Stock limited, ready after April 15.

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POT POURRI LA FRANCE.

This delightful pot pourri for rose jars, is composed principally of the petals of
that sweetest of all roses, the La France, to which is added delicious spices and
odors, making a compound that rivals in fragrance the “perfumes of Arabia.” If
the rose jar is open for a few moments the room will be filled with its delightful
odor. At other times the jar should be kept tightly closed. Per oz 50Oce.

SETTING OUT PLANTS.

Great care should be exercised in setting out plants. Many choice things are
lost by not being planted firmly in the ground. Never set out a plant when the
soil is too wet or it will pack; it should be mellow and crumbly. The roots of
plants should be spread carefully, if without soil; if balled, they should be
loosened a little around the ball to induce them to grow outward. After pulveris-
ing the soil around the plant, press it firmly with the foot, after which water
thoroughly and deep. When the water has settled, cover with dry soil. Watch
the plant carefully until well established, and see that the soil does not become
porous through evaporation and the air dries up the roots. Small plants should
be shaded carefully till established.

When plants from pots are set in the ground, the outer roots should be loosened
to grow into the new soil, which, if packed against a ball of matted roots, will
prevent growth and cause the plant to die slowly.

SURPASSINGLY BEAUTIFUL DAHLIAS.

BALTIMORE, MD., January 13, 1900.

oe RRL AD, I have never had more pleasure in growing plants than I had with
those from your seed. The dahlias raised were magnificent. I certainly never
bought any dahlia roots that could compare with them. Monarch was superb and
grew to an immense height for such a plant, while the others were vivid and
bloomed until hard frost. They were especially fine last season and were admired
by those who saw them. Other seeds were satisfactory, but I must repeat that
the dahlias surpassed anything that I have ever had.

MRS. JAMES WILSON.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S GRAND NEW TREE BEGONIAS

Brilliant Leaves and Magnificent Flowers.

Words are inadquate to describe the beauty of these splendid begonias as they
appear in my lathhouses and greenhouses.

They are of the Otto Hecker and Pres. Carnot type, but greatly superior in
every way. All have large oblong leaves and immense panicles of very large
flowers in shades of pink and red. They are tree-like, strong and robust, send-
ing up a great number of canes to the height of 6 or 8 feet. The foliage is a yel-
lowish or bronze-green, exquisitely beautiful in texture, and has a shining silken
lustre. The difference between the various plants consists in size and shape of
leaves, and the brilliont colors with which they are, at various times, tinged or il-
luminated; they change in the different stages of growth. The shades of color are
bronze red, terra cotta, old rose, delicate pink, wine color, copper, yellow-feath-
ered green, and other blendings indescribable. The underside of the leaves is a
rich wine color, claret, terra cotta, and in some varieties they are charmingly
flushed with these lovely colors. The leaves measure frequently 15 inches in
length, by 719 across. The young foliage is spotted with silver.

Afterglow. A perfectly lovely variety with very large leaves, that in their

changes remind one of the glowing tints of the sky after sundown. It is a very
vigorous grower, and bears a profusion of flowers in immense clusters; the pistil-
ate flowers have scarlet ovaries and shaded rose colored petals; the leaves are at
times dotted with silver spots. Plants from 219 inch pots. Each 35e.

30 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Beatrice. Truly a stately plant, with graceful arching branches and beauti-

ful lustrous foliage that changes in all stages of growth like autumn leaves; they
are a bright terra cotta red underneath and handsomaly spotted with silver above.
The flowers hang in long drooping graceful panicles; bright scarlet with rose col-
ored petals. This begonia delights everyone. Small plants. Eaeh 50ce.

Yosemite. A grand plant with a very stately habit; leaves large, slightly
drooping. having a lustre like changeable silk. The flowers are in very large

clusters, and are a lovely light pink; a very vigorous grower. Plants from 21o-
inch pots. Each 35ce.

Kathleen. A very tropical locking begonia, of the same type as others of

this cross, but having the largest foliage of any; the leaves are immense, dark red
underneath, dark shining green above and closely covered with large silver dots;
the large cluster of flowers are a rich, dark shining red. Plants from 21o-ineh
pots. ‘Each 25c to 50e.

Enchantress. This charming variety has very large, shining, dark green
leaves with dark red edge, very delicately waved, underneath they are rich shining
wine color; the young foliage is a coppery green, shaded with terra cotta; the fol-
iage when old is also brilliant; it has immense clusters of very large flowers of a
beautiful, rich rose color, shaded red. Each 25e and 50ce.

Beauty. This variety has very large, dark green leaves, having four points;
the texture is exquisite like changeable silk, and waved at edges; the young fol-
iage is old pink, veined green, changing to darker colors. Each 50c.

Atala. Large leaves with three rather blunt points, dotted with large and
small silver spots; mulberry red underneath; young foliage a dark bronze red.
Flowers bright pink. A splendid grower. Each 25¢ to 50c.

Brilliant. Very long leaves with three sharp points; intense bright red un-
derneath; young folirge is illuminated with a bronzy copper, veined and feathered
green, changing to brighter color. Splendid panicles of flowers of deep coral-red.
Each 35c¢.

Autumn Leaf. The foliage of this variety, which is smaller than the
others, is flushed underneath and veined with red; the young foliage is old pink,
shaded darker and veined with green; the flowers are very large and of a beautiful
deep pink. A very satisfactory variety. Each 25e¢ and 50c.

Daphne. More dwarf in habit than the others, and grows in a bushy form.
The leaves are red underneath and a light satin green above, oblong, with one
long point and lightly pointed above the lobe. The young foliage is a golden-
copper color, veined with green. It is a splendid bloomer being completely
eovered with panicles of shaded lovely pink flowers. A charming variety.
Each 50c.

Heart’s Delight. This lovely begonia will delight the heart of any lover
of these flowers. It does not grow as tall as the others, but has satiny changeable
green leaves, with three points, edges delicately fluted and edged with dark red,
underneath, changeable reddish-green veined red. The flowers are a pure coral-
red, the pistillate flowers are 2 inches long, and 2 inches from tip to tip across
the petals. Each 25c.

Flammarion. A very rich looking plant, with the darkest foliage of any
The leaves are a deep green, mulberry-red underneath, the leaf stem also very
dark. The deep crimson flowers are in large panicles, and the plant is never
without flowers. It is of robust growth and is selected at once as one of the
handsomest of these new varieties. Each 25c.

Ianthe. Of very strong habit, with handsome, large foliage, the leaves with
four points, rich olive green, surface of leaves like changeable silk, underside
flushed and veined dark red. Very rich, shining, waxen, deep red flowers.
Always in bloom and very striking. Each 25e to 50c.

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Ernani. A tall stately plant, of magnificent habit, with splendid foliage,

an old well established plant will throw up canes to the height of 8 feet, and form
an imposing sight, with its splendid leaves and grand panicles of elegant flowers
hanging from long stems. The foliage is beautiful at all times, the young growth
being very bright, in striking contrast with the older growth. Each 25¢ to 50c.

Her Royal Highness. This begonia is of more branching habit than the
other varieties. The large handsome foliage with its lustrous green leaves lined
with red, is very beautiful; but when the graceful panicles of waxen pink flowers
hang beneath, it is one of the sweetest and prettiest of the galaxy. Each 35ce.

Fair Rosamond. A splendid, stately begonia, that sends up strong canes

to the height of 6 or 8 feet. The leaves are a lustrous, changeable bronze-green
above, and a rich wine color underneath. They measure 15 inches in length by
7% inches in width and are oblong in shape, running to one long point, with 3
smaller points on the upper side. The young foliage is a bright red, sometimes
spotted with silver. The magnificent panicles of exquisite waxen flowers hang
from long stems and are of a deep rose-red color, shaded lighter rose. The pistil-
late flowers measure 219 inches in length. Each 25c, 35¢ and 50c. Five 25¢
begonias $1.

ke"I have a number of others of the same type and just as beautiful, which I
do not offer in catalogue, at 15¢ each. In ordering please make a second or third
choice as some varieties may be out.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S GRAND NEW CLIMBING BEGONIA
MARJORIE DAW.

Marjorie Daw is a new departure in begonias, in that it is a splendid vigorous
climber, sending out great shoots from the root and inumerable branches, making
strong plants in a short time. It is a fine bloomer, and when adorned with its
numerous panicles of fine large flowers it is indiscribably beautiful. The flowers
are clear bright pink with pure white oval spots in the center of the ovaries, which
gradually shade into pink as the flower ages. It is a cross between Rubra and
Glaucephylla Seandens and possesses the characteristics of both parents in foliage
and growth. If planted outside in Southern California, by a house in a partially
shaded location, it will climb to the second story. It should be given a rich soil
and plenty of water. Makes a fine pot plant. Each 50c and $1.00

A large specimen of Marjarie Daw covered with myrid ‘elusters of lovely flowers
is a sight to be long remembered.

Read what a friend writes of Begonias, Ernani and Fair Rosamond.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL., October 24, 1897.

DEAR FRIEND: I must tell you what a delight our “Ernani” begonia has been
tous. Two years ago it was only a rooted cutting 2 or 3 inches high, and now
there are two tall shoots about 6 feet high, and several others are coming. Many
of the leaves, which are of a lovely-satiny texture and changeable green in color,
are 11 inches long, and wide in proportion. The clusters of flowers are im-
mense, 40 and 50, large, very large florets in each cluster, of a pale rose color.
The effect is perfectly lovely when it is in full bloom. Just now there are five of
these clusters coming, so you can imagine what a treat we are anticipating. The
plant is seldom entirely out of bloom.

The “Fair Rosamond” has been quite as much of a pleasure as the “ Ernani,”
and is very beautiful as a companion to the latter, with its rich dark foliage and
blossoms. Indeed the foliage is so lovely that it hardly needs the blossoms to
make it a “thing of beauty,” and the blossoms by themselves would be enough.

Yours sincerely, THEODOSIA WOODS.

On all large sized plants, bulbs or cacti, sufficient cash must be sent to prepay
postage.

32 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

GENERAL COLLECTION OF FIBROUS OR SHRUBBY
BEGONIAS.

Begonias are my great specialty, and all varieties, new and old, are welcomed
and given room. They respond generously to ordinary care, and flourish and
bloom outside all the year, many kinds growing to immense size in a few years.
The more tender varieties with large foliage do better grown in lath houses, where
they are somewhat screened from sun and winds.

Argentea Guttata. The leaves are oblong and pointed, notched and
serrated; the colors bronze-purple with silvery markings; flowers white: a good
bloomer, and a fine shrubby plant, of the easiest culture. Each 10¢ to 25c.

Snow-Wreath. Dainty, shining small foliage, and a profusion of snowy-
white flowers. Each 10¢ to 25e.

Edmondsoni. Low growing, with thick, shining, dark olive-green foliage,

red on the underside: long panicles of airy flowers; great winter bloomer. Each
10¢ to 25e.

Verschaffeltii. Very large ‘tropical leaves: panicles of pink flowers on
long stems. Each 15c¢ to 50ce.

Jessie. Handsome shaded foliage and elegant trusses of pink flowers. Each
15¢ to 35e.

Vernon. Numerous flowers of a brilliant orange-carmine color, foliage
giossy red; the staminate flowers with their bright yellow centers contrast admir-
ably with the brilliant red metalic foliage. Each 10c¢ and 25c.

Alba Perfecta Grandiflora. Foliage resembles the well-known Rubra,
but the flowers are pure white and borne in fine pendant clusters. Each 10c to 25c.

Argyrostigma Picta. Sometimes called “Angels’ Wings.” Leaves are

smooth and thickly covered with clear silver spots, the underside crimson; flowers
white, tinged with pink. Each 10c to 25c.

Manicata Aurea. Most beautifully variegated plant; leaves large, glossy,
smooth, a delicate shade of green, blotched profusely with bright golden-yellow;
fiowers bright pink. Each 25¢ to 50c.

Sandersonii. “Coral Begonia” fiowers scarlet-crimson, borne in profusion
for months ata time. Each 10c¢ to 20c.

Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. One ofthe most showy and best be-

gonias. Fine, large foliage. Flowers deep rare red. Perfectly lovely in bud
and full bloom. The yellow, quivering stamens form a fine contrast, and add to
the great beauty of the flowers. Grows very fast aud is always in bloom. Each
10¢ to 25e.

McBethii. Fine cut foliage; flowers waxy white in panicles; a fine bedding
plant. Each 10¢ to 25c.

Robusta. The clusters of coral-red buds are most beautiful and chaste in
appearance. Makes fine bushy plants. Each 10c to 25c.

Ricinifolia. Leaf 1 foot or more in diameter, a rich green, with reddish
markings; surface velvety pink; flowers lifted high and spray-like, quite clear of
the foliage; very tropical leaves. Each 20c to 50c.

Fuchsioides Coecinea. Elegant, free blooming; resembles hybrida mul-
tiflora in growth: flowers a bright scarlet. Each 10c to 20c.

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Rubella. Leaves irregular, blotehed red on an olive-green ground, ribs
banded with purplish brown, under surface red; flowers borne on long stalks, in
large panicles of pink and white. Each 15e to 35c.
Rubra. One of the very best. The leaves are a dark green, the color of the
flower a dark rose, glossy and wax-like. Each 10c to 25e.

Abundance. A pretty, dainty new begonia in the style of Charles Roocker,
with clusters of pretty rose-colored flowers, a fine bloomer and very satisfactory in
every way. Each 10¢ to 25ce.

Paul Bruant. One of the handsomest new sorts, with beautiful foliage and
large clusters of very handsome pink shades; a splendid showy begonia. Each
15e to 20e.

Weltoniensis. Flowers a lovely shade of pink; beautiful foliage; round
shrubby habit. Each 10e to 20c.

Weltoniensis Alba. Like the above with white flowers. Each 10c to 20c.

Gilsoni. Strong grower, beautiful foliage, large airy panicles of dainty,
double fragrant flowers. The only double begonia of its class. Each 15¢ to 40c.

Odorata Alba. Shining green foliage; large, pure white panicles; delicate
fragrant flowers; tall. Each 10¢ to 25ce.

Odorata Rosea. Resembling the above; leaves shining green; flowers in
immense panicles; deep rose color. Each 15e¢ to 35ce.

Hybrida Multiflora. Small foliage, completely covered with clusters of
rose-pink flowers; very hardy; grows tall. Each 10¢ to 20c.

Teuscheri. One of the choicest of shrubby begonias. It is a strong grower

and is constantly covered with large sprays of white drooping flower spikes during
the whole summer and fall. It grows toa height of 3 to 4 feet in one season.
Each 10¢ to 20¢.

Otto Hecker. Stiff, upright habit, with large, dark green leaves. Great

drooping clusters of coral flowers, produced in bunches of 25 or more. A splen-
_ did plant for the parlor or conservatory. Each 15¢ to 25e.

Margaritae. New variety, with leaves like Metallica, bronze-green with
purplish cast; large trusses of delicate, rose colored flowers. Each 10¢ to 25c.

Wettesteinii. A seedling from Rubra and resembling it. . The foliage is

smaller and shaded pinkish brown. The flowers are a lighter shade of red; very
handsome. Each 10e to 25c.

Compta. A charming sort, resembling Zebrina, but much prettier. The fol-

iage is most delicate green, veined with silvery lines; underside of the leaves red;
small white flowers in large clusters. Each 15¢ to 35e.

Chas. Roocker. An extremely pretty variety, with showy, rather small fol-
iage and clusters of light scarlet flowers; a persistent bloomer. Each 10c to 25e.

Pink Rubra. The counterpart of Rubra, excepting the flowers are a beau-
tiful shaee of pink, and the foliage brighter and larger. Each 15¢ to 25c.

Carolinafolia. Robust habit, with large, palmated leaves on long foot-
stocks; airy panicles of pink flowers on long stems. Very scarce and rare. Small
plants, each 25c; medium 50c.

‘*Smithi.’’ Dwarf, very pretty, furzy, dark green foliage, lined dark red;
always crowned with charming blush pink flowers. Each 10c¢ to 20c.

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‘*Mme. de Lesseps.’’ Beautiful foliage, and handsome large light pink
flowers. Each 15c to 25ce.

Springtime. The young growth is very dark olive-green, spotted with sil-
ver and lined with purplish red. The older leaves are light green with a trans-

parent white edge. The flowers are very numerous, of medium size, greenish
white, tinged with pink. Each 15c¢ to 25ce.

Foliosa. A very pretty variety, with small foliage resembling Hybrida Mul-

tiflora, but much prettier; the leaves being daintily crinkled at the edges. Small
drooping pink fiowers. Each 10c to 25c.

Pictaviense. Underside of leaf purplish red; face, bronzy green, dotted

silver; flowers in large clusters well above the foliage; an elegant variety, a cross
between Scharfiana and Metallica. Each 20ce.

Haageana. A seedling rrom Scharfiana; leaves large, bronze green, and
red beneath; flowers very large and similar to Nitida in form and color. A grand
variety. Each 20c.

Duchartreii. Purplish red leaves, blooms in large panicles, somewhat after
the style of Metallica, but much larger; of glistening texture. Each 20c.

Alba Picta. Small leaves, in handsame branches, dotted silver. Each 10c.

Mirabunda. Clear green leaves with silver markings; large pointed leaves
of elegant form. Each 15c to 25c.

Thurstoni.. A very beautiful variety; a seedling from Metallica, with thick
bronze shining green foliage, rich red underneath; very pretty flowers. Each
15¢ to 25e.

Washingtoniana Rosea. A dark green foliage, covered with a felt-like
substance, large panicles of deep rose flowers, free winter-bloomer. Each 10c.

Washingtoniana Alba. Immense panicles of pure white fiowers, with
fine glossy leaves, good winter-bloomer. Each 10c.

Erfordia. It will stand the strong heat and sun in summer, and is one mass

of blooms from June until frost. It is also a very showy pot plant. Habit of
growth, strong and compact; color deep rosy pink. Each 10c to 25c.

Twelve 10c¢ Begonias for $19

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.

Everyone can grow Tuberous Begonias, and they are so cheap they are within the
reach of all purses. There is no plant that gives so much gorgeous and elegant
beauty for little money and little care. The flowers come in every conceivable
shade of red, from the most delicate blush, through shades of pink ‘salmon, terra
cotta, scarlet, erimson, to almost maroon red; from the palest straw color, through
all yellows and shades of orange. Pure white, also, and white variously tinged,
bewildering and fascinating to behold. The foliage is very beautiful; the flowers
very large. Dry bulbs, each 15¢e. Assorted colors, per doz. $1 90. Started in
pots, each 25e to 35e; per dozen $2.00 to $3.00. Double dry bulbs, separate
colors, each 2)cy per doz. $2. GO.

Single Dahlias are exciting much interest. Grow them from seed. My dwarf
single Dahlia seed will give superb varieties. No named varieties offered are any
finer. A bed of these is an unlimited source of pleasure.

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A CHOICE COLLECTION OF REX BEGONIAS.

Nature has bestowed on Rex Begonias many of her choicest gifts, uniting
the radiance and brillianey of precious jewels, the shining luster of metals, with
the beautiful colors and textures of the most costly fabrics. The leaves alone
_ possess all these charms, while the dainty flowers add lightness and grace. The
collection, offered below, consists of many of the rarest and most beautiful varieties.

Satin Blue. Very large, rounded leaf, point very blunt; color, pale, sil-

very green; center, veined darker green, with fine, silver specks; under side,
deep, rich red, forming a fine contrast with the upper surface, which looks as
though it had been sprinkled with glittering silver dust. Each 35e to 75c.

White Water. Another beautiful silver variety, The ground of leaf is a

shining silvery-green; the center and midribs bronze-green, closely and finely
specked with silver; border, green lines, specked with silver; edge, bronze-red
with silver flecks, beautifully waved, turns up slightly, showing bright red lining.
Each 35e to 75e.

Lesoudsii. One of the most beautiful of all the Rex begonias. Center of

leaf dark bronzy-green, outlining the midribs; ground, light yellowish-green;
border, rich, bright green, dotted with silver; edge, bronze, beautifully waved.
The entire leaf is blotehed and spotted with shining silver, which gives it a
rich metalic lustre. Leaves are pointed and prettily lobed. Flowers quite
large and a lovely shade of pink.

Mme. J. Menoreau. This is intermediate between the Rex and upright

growers. Is very easily grown; numerous small leaves; center, emerald-green
along the midribs; the entire leaf, ight green, finely speckled with silver.

Queen of Hanover. A rarely-beautiful variety; leaves like velvet or
plush; center, dark green, with a broad, silver band and a margin of dark green;
the entire leaf is covered with fine hairs, bright red in early stages of growth,
changing to green with age.

Stella. A beautiful, new, quadricolored Rex, with very broad, shining, sil-

ver zone that is veined and marked with bright, metallic bronze and violet shad-
ings. The zone is banded with deep green, and the whole distinctly bordered
with reddish bronze. One of the most attractive and beautiful of the Rex family.

Clementina. Beautifully lobed leaves; upper surface beautiful bronze,

ornamented with large silvery spots; the under side of the leaf is bronzy red,
which produces a beautiful effect.

Enfant de Nancy. A strong vigorous grower, with thick, heavy leaves
distinctly marked with a broad, silvery zone; edge, reddish bronze.

Louise Closson. One of the richest and most beautiful of the Rex family,

with large and handsome foliage. The coloring is simply magnificent; center of
leaf deep bronze, with a broad band of silvery-rose; edged, bronze and spotted
rose. Each 35ce, 50c.

Perle Humefeldt. This is a a fine discolor Rex. The leaf is sharply

pointed, and shows an exquisite combination of silver, and of bright silvery-green
and deep maroon, for arrangement of colors.

Speculata. Quite a novelty in the Rex type. Leaves are in the form of a

grape-leaf. Color is bright green, with a background of chocolate; veins of
light pea-green, the whole leaf spotted with silver. The panicles of blossoms are
composed of great numbers of individual pink flowers, very light and airy.

Roi Ferdinand Major. Extra large leaf of fine silver, small, dark,
starry center, and edge embroidered in the same dark shade.

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Marquis de Peralta. One of the freest-flowering of Rex begonias

throwing out great clusters of leaves, which are exquisitely beautiful. Edged by
very narrow band of silver of uniform width. This borders a bright green zone
mottled in silver, which encloses the zone proper, which is a broad silver band
about a dark-rayed center.

Richmond Beauty. Dark, five-pointed center, surrounded by a broad

band of bright silver, with violet shadings: edge ruffied and scalloped, and dot-
ted green and silver. Each 35e.

Mme. Le Bouecq. A very distinct variety, having the entire leaf of soft
rosy-mauve color, with very high, silky lustre, and occasionally touches of silver.
One of the most attractive begonias of this class.

Constance. Broad, shining, silvery zone encireling a dark olive center:
ground-color deep green, bordered with a broad bronze margin that is beauti-
fully spotted with silver.

Mrs. A. G. Shepherd. Leaves very handsome, with branching center of
redish-bronze; ground of leaf, solid, shining silver: edge, reddish-bronze.
Very strong, rapid grower.

Each 15c¢, 25c, and 50c, except where otherwise noted; per doz. $1.50 and
$2.50: specimen plants, each $1.00, $4.00 and $5.00.

CARNATIONS.

The Divine Flower.

Beautiful New Cut and Come Again Carnation, Anna H.

Shaw. One of the most perfectly healthy and satisfactory carnations, a most
persistent and perpetual bloomer, and of rapid growth. Im a very short time it
forms large, strong plants, full of buds and blossoms on long stems; the flowers
are of medium size and perfect form, never bursting; color, cream-white, occas-
sionally tinged in the center with delicate blush; the petals are very daintily
toethed on the edges; it has a very delightful fragrance, spicy and sweet; espe-
cially valuable in winter. Each 10c; dozen $1.00.

Pride of the Pacific. A magnificent carnation, with strong, healthy,

foliage and perfect flowers, measuring 32 inches across: the petals are very
large and the flower is formed like a rose; color, beautiful rose-pink; edges of
petals delicately toothed and tinged silvery rose.

Helen McGowan. A flower that attracts universal attention: very large
and full, deeply fringed; bright reddish-secarlet, fringed white: 3 inches in
diameter.

Daybreak. Salmon-pink; very large; fine bloomer: grand sort.

Emily Pierson. Rich scarlet-red:; fine healthy foliage; grand bloomer;
one of the best.

El Dorado. Light yellow, edged pink; fringed.
Oro Fino. Clear, beautiful yellow.

White Cloud. Flower very large and finely formed; rich, fruity fragrance
A splendid flower with long stems; one of the best white varieties.

Flora Hill. It is claimed that this is the greatest white variety to date.
Very large flower; very prolific.

Wm. Scott. Beautiful light fringed pink.

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Empress. Bright rich crimson; base of petals fiery scarlet, large, perfectly
double flowers, three or more inches in diameter; deeply fringed.

Los Angeles. A magnificent white fringed variety.
Brilliant. Beautiful brilliant red.

Long Stemmed Scarlet.

Miss Donnelly. Rich lovely pink.

Areadia. Fine pink.

Corbett. One of the best pink varieties; a new rich shade; handsomely
fringed.

Chesco. Splendid variegated.
The seven last named are Redondo Carnations.
Small plants, 10c each; dozen, $1.00; large, 25c¢ each; dozen, $2.50.

Please state what varieties shall be substituted, in case I should be out of first
selection.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Queen of Autumn.

MRS. SHEPHERD’S SET OF SEVEN SEEDLINGS.

Grand Chrysanthemum, Susan B. Anthony. This lovely flower

is snowy-white, has long stems and is double to the very center; the petals are
broad and long, drooping gracefully from the center, curling at the ends; it has a
fine habit, handsome foliage and is early blooming, continuing for a long time;
under glass it is always snowy-white, outside the petals are sometimes lined with
pink. It is invaluable for cut flowers. Each 15c.

Aster-Flowered Chrysanthemum, Victoria. In habit and shape

of the flowers, exactly like a Victoria Aster; the flower stems are long, and start
near the ground growing the same manner as the Victoria Aster. The fiowers are
double to the center; color, bright pink, with a clear yellow center, making a very
striking contrast. Each 10e.

A Lovely Hairy Variety, Viola. Broad, incurved petals; at first a
pinkish-mauve ehanging to a pure violet-mauve. Each 10c.

Miramar. Immense flowers, with very broad petals double to the center,

inside petals ineurved, lower petals recurved; color a terra cotta; crimson inside,
light terra cotta outside; flowers on long stems. Each 15c.

White Wings. A very large semi-double variety, pure waxen white, very

chaste and beautiful; petals at first tubular, opening flat and broad and curling at
the ends; a most exquisite variety. Each 15ce.

Madonna. Anemone-flowered. Centra] florets are tubular, 1 inch long,

notched at the rim, forming a center 119 to 2 inches across. Ray petals in a
double row, very long, standing straight out around the flower. It is of medium
height, very early; flowers are borne on long stems and are pure snowy-white.
Each 15e.

Firefly. Beautiful bronzy-red, with thread-like petals. The petals are lit up

by crossbar lines of yellow, the base of all the petals is yellow. A brilliant, charm-
ing flower. Each 10c.

Set of the above 75c.

38 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

OLDER VARIETIES.

Philadelphia. Delicate creamy white, tips of petals tinged sulphur-yel-
low; beautifully ineurved. Each 15e.

Tuxedo. Lovely amber.
Crystalina. Pure white flowers, resembles a ball cut from tissue paper.
Jayne. Grand double pink.

Burt Eddy. Large peony-shaped flowers, color silvery rose shading into
light magenta; very fine.

Major Bonnaffon. Soft, clear yellow, incurving.
Golden Gate. Splendid spreading flowers; one of the best yellows.
G. F. Moseman. , Very large flowers, buff and terra cotta.

Mrs. Andrew Carnagie. Blood-red inside of petals, light crimson out-
side; large flowers.

Sunset. Grand flower; broad, yellow petals, marbled with brown, red and
erimson; golden dise.

August Swanson. Immense flower, crimson and chrome yellow.
Omar. Rich, deep, blood-red; splendid fiower.

The Queen. Splendid; pure snowy-white.

Elmer D. Smith. Dark cardinal-red inside, outside clear chamoise.
Lady Playfair. Large flowers; beautiful, pearly pink.
Viviand-Morel. Light rose, creamy-white and pink.

W. iH. Lincoln. Large; bright yellow.

Leopard. Beautiful carmine-purple, spotted with white.

V. iH. Hallock. Petals broad and wax-like; exquisite, pearly pink.

Princess of Chrysanthemums. A grand variety, very large and
double, long tubular petals, shining and waxen, delicate flesh color. Each 15e.

Erminilda. Pure rose-pink.
Domination. Exquisite white.

Tasmania. A very unique and showy variety. Dark crimson petals, striped
white, pure white petals intermingled with the others. It is not unusual to get
flowers evenly divided, one side of the flower white, the other crimson.

Pres. W. R. Smith. A most beautiful pink variety.
Lillian Bird. Long quilled petals; lovely.

Puritan. Pure snowy white, exquisitely incurved.
Fisher’s Torch. Splendid rich dark red.

Golden Plume. Drooping petals of a rich golden color, with a tuft of
feathery petals in the center. The best late yellow variety.

Golden Wedding. The grandest golden-yellow ever introduced.
Gold Dust. Golden-yellow, very plumey and full.

Mrs. John Ils. _ Ivory-white, of massive build. Each 15ce.
Each 10¢ except where noted.

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OSTRICH PLUME CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Robert M. Gray. A grand and beautiful variety, very double, incurved

flowers; at first a yellowish-brown, changing to brownish-yellow; the entire flower
is covered with a beautiful hairy growth; the color is very rich, making it
extremely attractive. It delights everyone.

Louis Boehmer. Exquisite silvery-pink and deep rose.
Child of Two Worlds. Pure snowy-white.

King of Ostrich Plumes. Deep chrome-yellow, shaded buff and
orange.

Hiderdown. Large, perfectly double, snow-white, ineurved, late Japanese
variety; covered with glandular hairs as in Louis Boehmer.

Mrs. Higanbothum. Lovely pink, very heavy. Each 15c.

10¢ except where noted.

MAGNIFICENT NEW COLEUS.

Nothing can be more beautiful than these gorgeous plants; they are most satis-

factory for house plants and do well when bedded out in the garden.My collection
embraces a grand variety of the most brilliant colors. New seedlings, many of
the older-named sorts from other collections, and some splendid new seedlings of
my own; many beautifully fringed varieties, some with immense leaves, some
with the most exquisite colorings imagineable. Twenty-five very choice varieties.
In ordering, state colors desired, and a selection will be made that cannot fail to
please. Each 10c, 15¢ and 20c, according to variety and size of plants. Dozen
$1.00, $1.50 and $2.00.

Always make a second choice in selecting plants, in case some varieties may be
out.

FUCHSIAS, OR LADY’S EARDROP.

Cape Fuchsia. “Phygelius Capensis.” A distinct new species, blooming
from May to late autumn. It bears long spikes of showy, scarlet, drooping, tubu-
lar flowers. Will grow anywhere. Entirely different from any other variety.
Each 10c.

Buffon. A grand variety with immense double flowers. Sepals crimson;
corolla pink, finely veined rose; base of petals deep rose.

Esmeralda. A beauty, very double. Sepals crimson; corolla a most
lovely shade of violet-mauve, changing to pink; very handsome foliage.

Octave Feulett. Sepals bright coral-red; corolla loose and flaring, color
pinkish violet-mauve; veined deep rose; an exquisite sort.

M. Joule. Plant of rapid growth. Leaves arranged 3 at each point, with a
drooping, dainty, single flower to each leaf. Sepals coral-red; coralla violet-
mauve, lighter at base of petals, which are veined red, a very abundant bloomer,
flowers flaring.

Eugene Vercousin. Double. Corolla rosy-pink, shading to heliotrope;
sepals rosy-red. Color new and distinct.

M. Alphand. Double, of grand habit. Very large, recurving sepals of
bright searlet, very large corolla of soft reddish-violet.

40 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

General Vandever. A splendid single variety, a seedling of my own;

of vigorous, climbing habit with large, handsome, yellowish-grseen foliage, and
immense sprays of very large, single flowers, sometimes semi-double; a fine pur-
ple and red. Will grow to the roof of the house in a few years.

Mrs. E. G. Hill. Grand double, rich crimson and white. Immense.
Phenomenal. Splendid dark double; coral-red and dark blue.

Otto. Splendid double scarlet and white. Tree-shape; a most constant
bloomer, flowers rich and handsome.

Joseph Rosian. Splendid dark, double, scarlet and violet-purple,
marked with carmine; grand bloomer.

Aurora Superba. Beautiful, waxy, orange-scarlet flowers; truly superb.

Arabella. The best old pink variety; flowers large, sepals clear waxy-white;
corolla exquisite pink.

Storm King. Perfectly lovely; crimson-scarlet sepals, white corolla,
shaded pink; very double.

Carmelita. Small foliage; grows in round, compact form. Completely

covered almost the entire year with charming, dainty, double, crimson and white
flowers. Stands the sun well and will always give good satisfaction. Each 10¢

Trilby. Very double; the same habit as the rich, dark “Phenomenal.” The

sepals are a beautiful shining crimson. The petals are very full and gathered to
the center, and attached to the sepals; they are blush-white, distinctly veined
with carmine. The bases of all the petals and the center of the flower are ecar-
mine.

Duchess of Edinburg. One of the very best double scarlet and white
varieties; a beautiful plant and a beautiful flower; sepals very bright red;
corolla, clear ecream-white and very double.

TWO BEAUTIFUL TREE FUCHSIAS.

Helene. A seedling from “Fulgens,” which it much resembles; of vigorous
growth, with long, green foliage. The flowers hang in graceful panicles. The
individual flowers measuro 3 inches in length; color, soft orange-searlet. Half
of the sepals, the pistil, and tips of the unopened buds are a beautiful pea-green.

Crimson Trumpets. A seedling from “Corymbiflora,” but much prettier,
with large flowers of a soft, clear, rose-red. They measure 3 inches in length.
The arrangement of the petals and sepals is especially pretty. These fuchsias
are very easily grown; they bloom constantly. Their large corymbs of long
flowers are very showy, and are followed by large, dark berries. The foliage is
large and velvety, the underside veined red. The two tree fuchsias will grow 8
feet high.

Each 10¢ to 25c; dozen 75c to $2:00.

CHOICE FERNS.

ADIANTUM WILLIAMSII, or Golden Maiden Hair Fern. A
very elegant and strong growing variety, with large spreading fronds of yellowish
green with a golden powder on the underside; the stems are black; the plants grow
18 inches to 2 feet high, and by their great beauty excite universal admiration; a
rare variety. Each 75¢ to $1.25.

Cuneatum. A dainty “Maiden Hair” fern, much used in cut flower work.
Each 20e to 50ce.

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Bellum. A beautiful variety with tufted fronds. Each 20¢ to 50ce.
Versalense. Lovely crested Maiden Hair. Each 25e to 50c.

Formosum. A beautiful Maiden Hair with jet black stems and handsome
fronds. Each 35e, 50c, to $1.50.

Fulvum. An erect growing New Zealand species with fronds 9 to 12 inches
long, 6 to 8 inches broad and deltoid in general outline; young fronds reddish. A
fine sort. Each 25e to 50ce.

ASPLENIUM Belangeri. A very elegant fern, easily grown, forming
new plants on the surface of the old leaves. It makes very beautiful graceful
specimens. Each 15e to 50¢.

NEPHROLEPIS Exaltata. “Sword Fern.” <A _ splendid extra hardy
sort, well adapted for house culture, succeeding with ordinary care with everyone
who tries it. The fronds are often 4 feet long. Fine basket plants, throwing out
runners which soon make new plants. Each 30c, 50c to $1.50.

The Boston Sword Fern. (Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis). In the

vicinity of Boston, no other plant is used so extensively as this graceful Neph-
rolepis, which differs from the ordinary fern in having much longer fronds, which
frequently attain a length of 4 feet. The fronds arch and droop over very grace-
fully, on account of which it is frequently called the fountain fern. This droop-
ing habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as a single specimen on a table
or pedestal. Each 25¢ to 50c; extra size, each, $1.25

Duffi. <A very handsome dwarf species. Each 15c to 50c.

Tuberosa. A beautiful large variety of the Sword fern. Each 25c, 50c,
75¢e, $1.50.

PTERIS Tremula. One of the finest ferns for house decoration, growing
very rapidly and throwing up large, handsome fronds; makes magnificent speci-
mens; easily grown and very popular. Each 25c, 75¢e $2.00

Cretica Albalineata. A very pretty and useful variegated variety; charm-
ing. Each 15e to 25e.

ONYCHIUM Japonicum. A delicate Japanese fern, with dark green,
glossy leaves; excellent for cuttiug; height 11g feet. Each 25c.

WOODWARDIA California. A splendid native variety, fine for house,
conservatory or garden, will grow 6 feet high. Each 25c, 50c, $1.00.

Three other pretty native ferns, commonly called “Gold Back,” “Coffee” and
“Lace” Ferns. Good plants, each, 15e¢ to 25ce.

SELAGINELLA. “Club Moss.” Two varieties. Each 10e to 25c.

HYBRID EVER-BLOOMING CANNAS.

Maiden’s Blush. Extra large, perfectly formed flowers in immense trusses,
and borne on strong, erect stems during the whole season; color clear rose-pink.

New Peachblow Canna. “Alba Rosa Grandifiora.” Rose, pink and
sunset tints. Each 35ce.

Philadelphia. Undoubtedly the brightest and most beautiful crimson canna
in existence.

Alsace. The nearest pure white canna, pale sulphur-yellow, changing to
creamy white.

42 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Sunset. Fine creamy-yellow, with lovely sunset tints. ©
Orange Queen. Large, in elegant clusters; color pure rich orange-red.

Pink Canna, Pink Ehemanni. A pure rose-pink, fine habit; free-
blooming; height, 4 feet.

Austria. This grand mammoth canna grows 5 to 6 feet high, with leaves 15
to 18 inches long and 8 to 10 inches broad; the flowers are 6 to 7 inches across
and borne erect in large, bold clusters; color pure, deep, golden-yellow, truly
magnificent.

Italia. Equally as large and similar in every way to Austria, except color,
which is pure yellow, with a broad blotch of dark rich maroon in the center of
each petal.

Burbank The fiowers when fully expanded measure 7 inches across; in
color they are rich, clear, canary-yellow, having very large petals with fine crim-
son spots in center of the flower.

Canna Queen Charlotte. Very large scarlet flowers, deeply margined
with gold.

Florentine. The very large flowers are frequently semi-double — an intense
rich crimson color.

California. A canna with charming scarlet flowers, bordered with yellow.

Goldilocks. A clear, rich yellow flower, with very broad petals, sometimes
slightly spotted with red.

Bonnie Doon. A fine yellow semi-double. Splendid flowers.

Vesuvius. A beautiful combination of salmon, streaked with coppery red.
Very large, handsome flowers. Each 15c.

The Rival. The flowers are similar in color to Madam Crozy, and bordered

with yellow. It is immense in size, and truly a rival to the parent. Each 15c.

Mme. Crozy. Dazzling crimson-searlet, bordered with golden-yellow. The

flowers are produced on large, branching stems which are closely set. Each 10¢
to 25c. Clumps, each, 50c.

President Carnot. Fine dark foliage, and with crimson flowers, flecked
darker red.

Geoffrey St. Hilaire. Splendid foliage, streaked maroon and yellowish
green; glowing orange-scarlet flowers.

Ventura. Immense spikes of large, graceful flowers, a rich blending of car-
mine and scarlet.

Mme Allamagny. One of the best yellows, with short, broad petals of
fine orange color, spotted dark red. A rare and searce variety. Each 20c.

Alphonse Bouvier. In color, it is of a rich, brilliant crimson, almost

approaching scarlet, when it opens, changing to a deep dazzling crimson as the
flowers fully develop. Each 10e to 25e¢ except where noted. Dozen $1.00 to
$2.00. Add postage.

TWO BEAUTIFUL FOLIAGE CANNAS.

John White. Very dwarf, with beautiful, rich dark foliage, variegated
pink, white and green. Each 20c.

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Maranta. Very handsome dark foliage, streaked with dark red and yellow-

ish-green. The leaves are so handsome as to resemble a Maranta, and the beauti-
ful crimson, iris-like flowers are dotted with a darker red. A very striking plant.
Each 15e.

Very showy pot plants, the two 25c.

Please state what varieties shall be substituted, in case I should be out of first
selection.

GERANIUMS.

SINGLE GERANIUMS. (Mrs. Shepherd’s Seedling 1898.)

Symphony in Red. Flowers dazzling orange-scarlet, very velvety and
beautifully formed; each individual floret is so arranged as to le perfectly even,
giving a roundness and smoothness to the entire truss that is most unusual;
flowers have a large, white eye.

Gaiety. A seedling from Souvenir de Miranda, but much handsomer; the
flowers are almost a third larger, and even more beautifully variegated than the
parent; the white in the lower petals is more clear.

White Pearl. Pure, pearly-white, very large, with perfectly round flowers:
a valuable addition to the list of white geraniums.

Fair Maiden. Outer half of petals blush-white, netted with pink, circle of
light salmon-pink in the center of the flower; white eye; flowers are often
beautifully shaded and variegated in lighter or darker colors.

Pink Pansy. Large flowers, beautifully marked, resembling a pansy. Cen-

ter pure white, surrounded by a circle or halo of bright salmon-pink, outer half of
petals light-pink, netted or veined with salmon-pink, base of two lower petals
veined with light red.

Surprise. The two upper petals are blotched with velvety scarlet, veined

dark red; the edges and three lower ones are a vivid purplish-crimson, clouded at
the margin with bright crimson. _

Each 15e; the set for 75c; cuttings, dozen, 50c.

SINGLE GERANIUMS FROM OTHER SOURCES.

Mme. Bruant. White, veined with carmine lake, florets regularly bor-

dered with bright solferino; the arrangement of color is exquisite, often inter-
mingling and producing a striped effect. _

Fleur Poitevine. Brilliant rosy-carmine, marbled and striped pure white,
producing an aureole of deep orange-carmine at the center.

Mrs. A. Blanc. Enormous blooms, beautiful orange-pink, marbled white.

Souvenir de Miranda. Each floret has a lage creamy-white center; the

upper petals white, edged with soft rose. Lower petals a soft salmon-rose with
lighter shading.

Margaret de Layes. Immense, large, snowy-white flowers.
Dazzler Improved. Brilliant scarlet, with a large, white eye.
Bennie Constant. Immense orange-scarlet flowers, large, white eye.

Master Christine. Improved; a splendid, deep, lovely rose, with a
distinct white blotch at the base of the upper petals.

Each 10c; dozen $1,00; cuttings, dozen 40c.

44 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

DOUBLE GERANIUMS.

J. Ricaud. Enormous trusses, purplish-erimson of a very intense shade,
center very distinctly marked white.

Alphonse Ricard. A strong grower, dwarf and branching, and producing

flowers in great masses. Both floret and truss are of enormous size, single, or
slightly doubled, and color brilliant orange-red.

Beaute Poitevine. Semi-double; enormous flowers, pink, shading to
bright salmon in center; the grandest of all the light, faney Bruants.

Marquise de Galles. Trusses of immense size; color rosy-cerise, shad-
ing to orange; a very striking color, and quite new.

Mme. Jaulin. Center of flower very delicate pink, bordered with pure
white: semi-double.

L’ Aube. Grand, new, snowy-white; enormous trusses.
Bed of Gold. Rich orange-scarlet.
Francis Perkins. The grandest bright pink bedding variety to date.
Crimson Velvet. Magnificent dark crimson,
Athlete, or Wonder. Immense, brilliant searlet, semi-double.
La Favorite. Pure snowy-white.
Mme. Hoste. White, shaded salmon-pink.
Gloire La France. White, shaded bright rose.
Pure Pink. The most lovely pink imaginable.
Each 10c; dozen $1.00; cuttings, dozen 40c.
BRONZE AND GOLD.
Marshall McMahon. Golden-yellow foliage, dark chocolate zone.
Exquisite. Foliage brilliant yellow, zone chocolate and red.

Fanny. Golden-yellow foliage, zoned slightly with chocolate; large, pink
flowers. Each 15ce.

Cloth of Gold. Bright yellow foliage, central dise green.
Zulu. Broad, bronzy zone, center and edge of leaf yellow.

King of Bronzes. Splendid variety, with broad, reddish-brown zone,
center and edge of leaf yellow.

Each 10c: dozen 75c¢; cuttings, dozen 40c.

TRICOLOR GERANIUMS.

Happy Thought. Bright green foliage, light yellow center, dark band
about the light zone, flowers scarlet.

Mrs. Pollock. Color of leaves bright bronzy-red, zone belted with crim-
son, edged with golden-yellow.

Sunray. Rich golden-yellow intersected with flame, scarlet tints on patches
of dark brown.

Glen Eyre Beauty. Leaves variegated white, pink and green, with black
shadings.

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Mrs. Parker. Leaves deeply margined with silvery-white, lightly zoned
with black, very pretty double, pink flowers.

Hermione. Light green leaves, broadly margined with white, zoned with
black and pink; double pink flowers.

Each 15¢; two for 25c; dozen $1.25; cuttings, dozen 50c.

SILVER-LEAVED GERANIUMS.

Freak of Nature. Beautiful crinkly leaves, center creamy-white, edged
and blotched with dark green; red flowers.

Castle Milk. Bright green leaves, edged with white; flowers scarlet.
Either of the above, each 10c; dozen $1.00; cuttings, dozen 50c.

Mme. Salleroi. Unsurpassed for massing and bordering, plants grow

about 8 inches high, leaves small, clear green, deeply margined with pure white.
Each 10c; dozen 60c; hundred $5.00; cuttings, hundred $2.00.

IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS.
Roi de Wurtemburg. Semi-double, bright scarlet. Each 20e.

Souv. de Chas. Turner. Splendid deep pink fiowers, feathered with
maroon on upper petals.

La Rosiere. Rich salmon-pink, double.

Mme. Thibaut. Deep rose, double.

Galilee. Glowing pink, splendid trusses.

Gipsy. Bright scarlet.

Garden Glory. Magnificent, with scarlet double flowers.
Joan D’Arc. Double, snowy-white.

Peter Crozy. Magnificent scarlet, immense flowers, very showy, hybrid
ivy-leaved.

Le Centaur. Very handsome foliage, beautiful large pink flowers, single.
L’Elegante. Ivy-shaped leaves, beautifully variegated, pink and white,

light pink flowers, single.

Variegata. An old variety with light green leaves, variegated yellowish
green, bright pink flowers, narrow petals, splendid grower, single.
‘Each 10c; dozen $1.00. Cuttings, dozen 35c.

OTHER VARIETIES OF GERANIUMS.

Distinction. A fine dwarf variety, bright green leaves, prettily waved at
edges, distinctly banded with a narrow black zone, bright searlet flowers. Each
10c; dozen $1.00. Cuttings, dozen 35ce.

Apple Scented. Leaves delightfully scented, like apples. Rose Geranium.
Each 10¢; dozen $1.00.

Special discount on geraniums in large quantities.

LADY WASHINGTON GERANIUMS OR PELARGONIUMS.

Leonora. Extra large flowers, fimbriated, color clear, deep salmon, shaded

pink, upper petals blotched crimson-red, with lower petals lightly feathered same
shade of color.

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Empress of Russia. Ground color a very light lavender with almost
white center and shading also to white at edge of petals, each petal with blotch of
dark maroon surrounded by crimson-purple.

Anita. A most charming flower of extraordinary size, combining with it
great freedom of bloom. A lovely shade of brightest rosy pink; upper petals
feathered with dark velvety crimson, with an almost white center.

Inocente. A grand flower of. great substance, one half again as large as any
other white pelargonium. Of the purest white, extraordinary size, extra number
of petals, which are beautifully fimbriated. Each 30c.

Maude Hooper. Of fine, dwarf habit, with flowers of a delicate rosy
blush, deepening toward center of flower, upper petals feathered deep rose. Beau-
tifully fringed and undulated.

Double White. A grand semi-double white. A sport from Mme. Thibaut,
and exactly like it, except that it is snowy-white. Petals elegantly filled. Each 35c.

Mme. Thibaut. The Queen of Pelargoniums. Blotched and marbled rose
on white ground; upper petals marked with crimson-maroon; large, white center,
and edges of petals also white. Regal. Each 30c.

Prince Henry. Soft rosy red, shaded orange and chocolate; broad, white
margin and center; bold flowers of great substance, fine trusses. Regal. Each 35c.

Emperor of Russia. Extra large flowers; dark maroon, surrounded with
crimson-purple, margined with blush- white.

Beauty of Oxton. The upper petals are of a very rich maroon, darkly
blotched; under petals very dark crimson, shaded with maroon; light center; all
the petals margined with white. Regal.

Dr. Andre. Pink center with carmine blotch on upper petals, white throat
and edges, most beautifully frilled, or fringed edged variety, enormous flower.
Regal. Each 25c.

Black Prince. One of the darkest varieties; petals undulated, very dark
red, blotched black; a very rich, fine sort.

Mrs. John Saul. Rich, glowing vermillion, with a light centre, and light
margin of the petals; upper petals feathered with crimson.

Mabel. Lovely, large, velvety pink with black blotches.

Golden Gate. Magnificent trusses of large, deep salmon-pink flowers;
centre shaded with light violet, edged with rose. Perpetual bloomer.

Variegata. A handsome variegated novelty, white, splashed pink.

Washington Improved. A fine old variety; always in bloom; flowers a
rieh velvety shade of red, maroon and crimson.

Each 25¢ except where noted. 5 for $1.00; dozen $2.00 to $2.50.

ROSES.

HOW TO PLANT. Having enriched the soil with old, decayed manure,
dig a much larger hole than the roots require; then place the bush in a natural
position, throw some of the best pulverized soil around the roots, lift the bush
gently up and down so that the soil may settle against the fibrous roots; then add
the remaining soil, gently pressing around the plant with the foot; then water
thoroughly.

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When the flowers on the bush become decayed, remove them; this encourages
new growth for the next blooms.

PRUNING. Should be done in December, January and February; prune
back and thin out liberally.

WATERING. The best plan is to dig a ditch among your bushes and run

the water into it—the water getting well to the roots by this means; avoid sur-
face watering, which in a great many cases bakes the surface, and does not reach
the roots.

MANDA’S FOUR HYBRID WICHURAIANA ROSES.

The habit of these new roses is the same as Rose Wichuraiana, or Memorial
Rose. The growth is creeping and therefore can be used to cover ground, stems
of trees, pillars, trellises, or and other purpose desired, including pot culture.
They are hardy, and will stand any climate or exposure, and will thrive in the
poorest soil or a gravel bank. The foliage is finely cut, thick, of a leathery sub-
stance, bright green, shining as if varnished, not subject to mildew or any insect,
but keeps its full beauty until almost Christmas. The flowers are produced in the
greatest profusion, so that a two or three-year-old plant will produce several
thousand most exquisite flowers, which are deliciously fragrant and last a long
time in perfection.

Manda’s Triumph. This grand rose is of free growth, luxuriant foliage,

and produces large clusters of double pure white flowers, beautifully imbricated
and well formed, 2 inches in diameter and sweetly scented.

Universal Favorite. The long branching shoots are covered with dense,

bright green foliage. The double flowers are over 2 inches in diameter, and of a
beautiful rose color.

South Orange Perfection. This is a gem, growing freely, close to the

ground, and having multitudes of the most perfectly formed double flowers, about
119 inches in diameter, soft blush pink at the tips, changing to white. It lasts a
long time in perfection.

Pink Roamer. The single flowers are produced in close heads, are nearly

2 inches in diameter, bright rich pink, with almost a white center, which lightens
up the orange-red stamens, producing an effect which, combined with fragrance,
makes it one of the most valuable roses in cultivation.

BABY RAMBLER. A most charming addition to the Rambler roses. The
individual flowers are single, about 1 inch across, and grow in large clusters, form-
ing perfect wreaths of flowers from the ground to the ends of the long branches;
the flowers are lovely blush pink and are exquisitely fragrant; they are followed
by innumerable little berries that turn a brilliant red, making the branches as at-
tractive when in seed as when in flower.

WICHURAIANA, or MEMORIAL. This wonderful rose will creep
closely over the ground, or it can be trained on pillars or arches; the foliage is
small and extremely pretty; the flowers are produced in lavish profusion in clus-
ters; they are about 2 inches across, pure snowy-white, with lovely yellow
stamens, and have a delightful fragrance; the branches will grow 20 or 30 feet
in a season. It is very fine for cemetery decoration, useful for covering fences or
walks, fine for verandas, and especially adapted for covering rocky slopes or em-
bankments.

CRIMSON RAMBLER. Too much cannot be said in praise of this grand
rose. It is a wonderful grower, and in two years will form immense plants. The
flowers are produced in pyramidal trusses, 9 inches long and 7 inches across, so
it is a mass of glowing crimson; the color is superb and does not fade in the sun;
the flowers are small and very double, keeping for several days when cut. The
profusion of bloom of this plant is marvelous.

48 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

YELLOW RAMBLER ‘‘AGLATA.’’ A grand rose. Itis a lovely yel-

low: blooms in the same manner as the above named, having as many as 120 to
150 flowers in a bunch; the flowers are very fragrant and last three weeks with-
out fading. The buds are bright deep yellow; the flowers light yellow.

All the above roses 15e, 25¢ and 50ce.

TEA ROSES.

Inconstant Beauty. The colors vary from crimson to light pink, through

shades of tawny red, light yellow with orange and citron-red center, pale flesh
with pink center, orange-chrome and deep rose, all these colors being frequently
seen on one bush at the same time.

Maman Cochet. Very free blooming, flowers of splendid substance and a
delightful shade of deep pink.

Waban, or Ked Mermet. Color carmine pink, increasing in intensity
toward the ends of petals.

Eliza Savage. This always scarce rose is one of the best of all white roses,
with light green healthy foliage, a beautiful habit of growth, always in bloom,
and perfectly exquisite buds and blossoms.

Dr. Grill. Coppery yellow, with fawny rose refiex. Perfectly exquisite.

Countess Anna Thun. Of immense size, and of the most lovely and per-
fect form. Citron-yellow, with coppery and peach center, shading to salmon and
silvery pink.

Luciole. A very bright carmine-rose, tinted and shaded with saffron-yellow,
the base of petals coppery yellow, back of petals bronze-yellow.

Comtesse de Frigneuse. Charming. The buds are long and pointed.
The color is a deep golden-yellow, with softer shade inside of petal.

Sappho. Buds fawn color, suffused with rose, the opening flowers shaded
yellow and tawny buff, centers deep, bright yellow.

Marquise de Vivens. Flowers pale rose, shaded with yellow at the cen-

ter, of a delicate and beautiful color; quite single as an open flower, but makes
beautiful buds.

‘*The Rainbow.’’ Too much cannot be said in praise of this beautiful
rose. It is lovely in bud and blossom, splashed and striped with carmine on a
pink ground.

Madame Hoste. Creamy-white color, deepening to pale yellow in the cen-

ter: blooms constantly and profusely, the magnificent flowers are borne on long,
erect stems.

The Queen. A pure white sport from Souvenir d’un Ami. Producing a
great abundance of buds and flowers all through the season.

Souv. de Victor Hugo. Large, tulip-shaped flowers, delightfully scented

and a very fine bloomer; color lovely citron-red, with beautiful fawn and amber
shading.

Mme. Philemon Cochet. Has extremely beautiful, heavy foliage, being

a fine, rapid grower, anda profuse bloomer, the flower always coming on a long
stem; the bloom is large, beautifully formed; color a salmon-blush; a splendid
bloomer, especially fine in winter.

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Princess Sagan. This new rose is a dazzling shade of crimson, shaded
scarlet.

The Bride. Beautiful in bud, and in full bloom. Pure white; outside petals
sometimes tinted delicate rose.

Papa Gontier. A grand red tea, of fine crimson shade, distinct fine velvety
texture.

Meteor. A rich, dark velvety crimson hybrid tea; a free bloomer and vigor-
ous grower.

Premium de Charrissiens. Carmine-rose; perfectly exquisite.
Safrano. Apricot yellow.

Queen’s Scarlet. Wonderful bloomer, fine.

Perle des Jardins. Golden-yellow, lovely in bud and flower.
White Perle. Resembles the Bride, but more vigorous.

Andre Schwartz. Beautiful crimson; constant bloomer.
Catharine Mermet. Beautiful flesh color, a magnificent rose.
Niphetos. Pure snow-white, beautiful buds.

Mme. Lambard. Salmon-pink, beautiful buds; one of the handsomest
and most satisfactory roses grown; beautiful in bud and flower, always in bloom.

La France. A grand rose; deep rose pink; exquisitly fragrant.

Sunset. A tawny shade of saffron-yellow, beautiful buds; one of the finest
roses grown.

Duchesse de Brabant. Few roses equal this in freedom of flowering;

- none surpass it in fragrance and vigor. The flowers are somewhat loose when
open, but are rich and peculiar in color; color rose, heavily shaded with amber
and salmon.

Each 25¢; five for $1.00; twelve for $2.25.

POLYANTHA OR FAIRY ROSES.

Etoile dad’ Or. Miniature buds perfectly formed; elegantly perfumed;
color chrome-yellow.

Perle d’ Or. Peculiar and pleasing shade of reddish-salmon; very free
flowering.

Mademoiselle Cecile Brunner. Larger flowers than any of the others;

perfectly double, and delightfully fragrant; color a rosy pink, on rich creamy-
white ground.

George Pernet. Continually in bloom; very bright rose, with touches of

yellow, and passes to peach-blow, with silvery white shadings. The prettiest of
all polyanthas.

MOSELLA, The Yellow Clothilde Soupert. Beautiful, light yel-

low, shading to a light buff in the center and creamy-white toward the ends of
the petals.

PINK SOUPERT. Clear pink, bright and attractive; the coloring deepens
in some flowers to cherry-red, and in the others it lessens to light clear pink.

50 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

CLIMBING TEA, OR NOISETTE ROSES.

Climbing Niphetos. This new variety is a sport of Niphetos and is
identical with it, except that it is a strong rapid grower, making shoots 12 to 15
feet in length in a season.

Climbing Perle des Jardins. A strong, vigorous, climbing tea, with
beautiful, large, double, golden-yellow flowers.

Mme. Alfred Carriere. Rapid grower, always in bloom; buds and
blossoms pearly-white, with long stems. No collection is complete without this
rose.

Cloth of Gold. Golden-yellow.
White Lamarque. Pure white.

Reine Marie Henriette. Color rich crimson, elegantly shaded. Flowers
large, full, and fine form, very double, very sweet.

James Sprunt. A grand rose; deep cherry-red, medium size, full, very
double and sweet. A strong grower and profuse bloomer.

W. A. Richardson. A most unusual shade of orange-yellow; much ad-
mired.

Reve d’Or. Beautiful in flower and foliage; a rampant grower; saffron-
yellow. The best and most satisfactory of all climbing roses.

Gloire Dijon. A fine old rose, valued for its splendid large flowers; a rich
pinkish-salmon; always a favorite.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Roger Lambelin. The petals are irregular on the edges, like a double pe-

tunia; the color is glowing crimson throughout, except the edges of the petals,
which are all distinctly marked with a white band, forming a sharp contrast and
the most unique combination of colors in roses. A novelty of the most striking
order. Each 30¢ and 50c.

Glorie Lyonnaise. One of the most satisfactory of all the hardy roses, of

robust habit, throwing up strong canes, covered with rich, healthy foliage; flowers
large, white, tinted yellow. The buds and fully opened roses are alike beautiful.
It is superb and sure to give satisfaction.

Glorie de.Margottin. The most satisfactory red hybrid perpetual rose;
a splendid bloomer, a healthy grower. Color superb, dazzling crimson, which does
not fade.

Magna Charta. One of the most satisfactory roses of this class for Cali-

fornia; vigorous grower, with almost thornless stems, and magnificent large pink
flowers, often measuring 5 inches in diameter.

Capt. Christy. Dwarf habit; large, beautiful rose color, exceedingly beau-
tiful.

Alfred de Rougemont. Dark, rich red.

Black Prince. Like dark, red velvet. Choice and rare.

Louis Van Houtte. One of the black velvet roses; always desirable.

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NEW HYBRID TEA ROSES.

Augustine Guinoiseau or White La France. Delicate blush, changing
to pale flesh, almost white; a healthy grower and free bloomer.

Souvenir de Wootton. Color velvet red; continuous flowering qualities ;
most prolific bloomer, every shoot containing a flower bud.

Duchess of Albany. This variety is identical with the well-known and
popular La France, except that its color is a rich, deep, even pink throughout.

All roses except noted 25e and 50c¢ each; five and three for $1.00.

My roses are not delicate little plants io the greenhouse, but etroue) vigorous
field-grown plants.

When ordering always make a second selection.

GENERAL COLLECTION OF PLANTS.
ABUTILONS.

Golden Fleece. Orange-yellow flowers, beautifully crinkled like crepe;
free bloomer, long stems, profuse and perpetual bloomer. Each 10¢ to 25e.

Airy Fairy Lillian. Tall, slender habit; flowers like dainty, swinging,

salmon parachutes on brown stems; foliage small; stems veined brown. Each
10¢ to 25ce.

Wild Bells. A lovely variety, of weeping or drooping habit; reddish-
orange, flaring flowers, on thread-like stems; beautiful. Each 10c.

Juliet. Of slender growth, branches very spreading; bearing showers of
long, bell-like, brilliant scarlet flowers of satiny sheen. Each 15e to 25ce.

Elaine. Dainty white flowers, resemble harebells, on long stems. Each 15e
to 25e.

Infanta Eulalia. This is a perfect gem; the flowers are exquisite light
pink, very flaring; dwarf habit. Each 10e to 20c.

Beautifull Bells. A very distinct and handsome variety which forms

tree-like plants and bears beautiful flowers (Beautiful Bells) on long, thread-like
stems; the color on the outside of the flower is dark, brownish-maroon; inside
orange, veined dark red; the flowers are flaring, the petals overlap, and roll back
at the edges in a very pretty manner. Each 15ce.

Savitsi. A very decided improvement on Souv. de Bonn, which I have dis-

earded. The leaves are heavily marked with pure, silvery white. The variega-
tions are exceedingly beautiful, making it a fine decorative plant. There is no
abutilon can compare with it for striking beauty. Each 15¢ to 25ce.

ASPIDISTRA Lurida. One of the most satisfactory plants for house
decoration; the leaves start from the ground on Jong, slender stems, from 4 to 6
inches in length, and are from 8 to 20 inches long, and 4 to 6 inches in width;
they are round at the base and pointed at the ends; are thick and leathery and a
beautiful green; this plant will grow anywhere in the house; needs very little
care, excepting to sponge the leaves occasionally and keep supplied with water.
Bao with 3 leaves, each 30c; larger, 50c to $1.00; extra large plants, $1.50
to $2.00.

ACHILLEA, ‘*The Pearl.’’ The fiowers are borne in the greatest pro-
fusion the entire summer, on strong, erect stems. Pure white in color, somewhat
resembling the Pompon Chrysanthemum. Each 10c; 2 for 15ce.

52 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

ANTHERICUM Picturatum. Entirely distinct from the old Antheri-
cum variegatum, having a rich, creamy-white band *4 of an inch wide, running

through the center of each leaf, margined each side with deep green. Each 15e¢
to 25¢. .

AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus. The “Blue African Lily” or “Fourth of

July flower.” A grand bedding plant and a splendid pot plant. It is especially
fine planted in groups. The flowers are arranged in umbels on long stems, 25 to
30 or more forming one head. Each one is on a slender, wirey stem; lily-like in
form. They are an exquisite light blue, shaded lighter in the center. They keep
for 2 or 3 weeks in water and are magnificent for decoration. They are in full
bloom on the Fourth of July, and their blue blossoms make a fine combination
with searlet and white. Each 15c, 25e and 50ce; dozen 75c, $2.00 and $4.00.

Umbellatus Variegata. A more dwarf variety of the above with hand-
some foliage, beautifully striped white and green, white predominating. Flowers
are blue like the plain variety, and contrast nicely with the foliage. It makes a
very pretty pot-plant. Each 25e to 50¢.

CHRYSANTHEMUM Latifolium Maximum. The “Great White

Moon Penny Daisy.” This is one of the finest hardy perennials, forming bushy
plants about 4 feet high, which are literally covered with large, pure white
flowers 3-inches across. Each 15¢ and 25e¢

CUPHAEA Lavae. The Tri-colored Cuphea. The flowers are tubular in

shape, about 2 inches long, and combine three distinct colors in each fiower, scar-
let, white and blue. In bloom continually. Fine in baskets. Each 10e.

CALLIOPSIS Lane. Grand., California Sunbeams. _ These

lovely improved varieties have the great reeommendation of being early-blooming;
the flowers are beautifully formed, with very long stems; some saucer-shaped,
others flat, some are exquisitely ineurved, while others are like great buttercups.
The petals are broad, with pinked, toothed or irregularly fringed-like edges.
They are 4 inches in diameter. Each 15¢e; dozen $1.50.

In ordering make a second choice of plants. There is loss of time in writing
when varieties are out.

DAHLIA Imperialis. “The Beautiful Lily Dahlia.” This stately plant is

a distinct species. It attains a height of 10 to 15 feet, and produces through the
months of September and October innumerable large, single, drooping, lily-like
flowers of a delicate pinkish mauve color. The broad petals are 4 inches long,
and recurve, giving a bell-like appearance. There is a maroon ring around the
yellow centre, and a delicate edge around the maroon, making a charming combi-
nation of colors. The foliage is spreading and quite large. Nothing can exceed
the grace and beauty of these fairy-like blossoms seen from a distance, as they
swing and sway in the breeze. Nothing more lovely can be imagined than the deli-
eate effects as one stands at the base of the plants and looks up into the depths of
the bell-like flowers. Rare. Blooming tubers 50c, 75e and $1.00.

EUPHORBIA Jaquiniflora. A very distinet and beautiful shrub-

by variety. The long slender branches have pretty foliage, and during the win-
ter months are wreathed with brilliant star-like orange-scarlet flowers that keep
their beauty for a long time. Each 25e to 50ce.

Splendens. This is a curious plant, having but few leaves, but is covered

over and over with thorns 1g inch long. The crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ
is said to have been made out of branches of this plant. It blooms freely winter
and summer. Flowers searlet in clusters. Each 15e, 25e to 75e.

FARFUGIUM Grande. A very handsome foliage plant, with large,
roundish green leaves, handsomely spotted with bright yellow. It makes a fine
bedding plant, and likes bright sunshine. Each 25¢ to 50c.

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FICUS Repens. A trailing or creeping variety, with small foliage; use-
ful for baskets. Each 10e to 25c.

FORGET-ME-NOTS. Choice varieties. Each 10¢ to 25e; doz. 75c.
FREESIAS. From July to October. Dozen 10¢ to 20c.

HEMEROCALLIS Kwanso, Fl. Pl. Double variegated orange lily. A

perfectly hardy variety that blooms for months during the summer and fall. It
increases fast and makes very large clumps. Each 10c, 25ce and 33e; dozen 75e,
$1.50 and $2.75.

HYDRANGEA Grandiflora. A splendid variety from Japan, hav-

ing very thick, large leathery leaves, two or three times as large as any other
variety. It bears enormous heads of blossoms, often measuring 30 inches in diam-
eter. The individual flowers are very large and a beautiful shade of pink. It is
a mass of color and continues blooming tor several months after other varieties are
resting. Each 15e, 25¢, and 50ce.

Black Stemmed. A very beautiful variety that has black stems and a pro-
fusion of lovely flowers that come out pink at first and change to bright blue.

Japonica Variegata. A beautiful hydrangea, splendid and showy

for pots. The large leaves are handsomely REE and margined creamy-
white; flowers pink. Each 15ce, 25¢ and 50ce.

HOYA Carnosa. Cimbane wax-plant. Has thick, fleshy leaves, grow-

ing moderately fast and bearing umbels of beautiful flesh-colored flowers, like
velvet. One of the best plants for house culture, as it stands the extremes of heat
and cold better than most plants, and is not easily injured by neglect. Each 10¢
to 20c; splendid large plants, each 5V0c to $1.00 each.

Silver Variegated Foliage. Very handsome, but not as vigorous a
grower as the above. Each 35c.

HIBISCUS Sinensis, Subviolaceous. Enormous semi-double flow-
ers, rich earmine-tinted violet. Each 25c.

Miniatus Semi-Plena. Large, semi-double, brilliant and attractive,

bright vermillion-scarlet; ought to bein every garden, showiest flowers, last well.
Each 25e.

HYBERICUM. “St. John’s Wort.” A beautiful evergreen shrub, that bears
large golden-yellow, satiny flowers, with numerous thread-like stamens. Always
in bloom. Each 15e to 25c.

HELIOTROPE, Midnight. A very beautiful new heliotrope, with black
stems, and foliage so dark as to be almost black; pretty flowers, that are charm-
ingly variegated, light and dark purple, and white. Each 15e¢ to 25ce.

Albert Deleaux. One of the most beautiful varieties in cultivation. The
foliage is yellow, marked with green. Very large flowers of a rich, deep purple.
Each 10¢ to 25c¢.

Other sorts, light and dark. Each 10e to 25e.

IMPATIENS Sultana. A charming plant for pots or for a shaded loca-
tion. It belongs to the balsam family. The leaves are light green, the stems
transparent; flowers single, always in bloom, salmon-pink and bright pink. Each
10¢ to 25e.

LOPESIA Rosea and L. Alba. “Mosquito Flower.” Pretty plants
that are completely covered all the year with airy branches of pink and white
flowers, resembling mosquitoes. Very useful for bouquets and valuable for .bed-
ding. Each 10¢ to 25ce.

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LAURESTINUS Grandiflora. Grand variety; flowers large, pure
white; clusters three times the size of the ordinary laurestinus. Each 25c.

LAGUSTA Ovata. Fine shrub, with spikes of fine, dainty, feathery flow-
ers that bloom in early spring and summer; white. Each 15c, 25¢ and 50c.

LINUM Flavum. A lovely, perpetual-blooming, yellow flax that is sure to
please everyone. Each 10¢ to 25e.

LOTUS Pelyorensis. “Coral Gem.” A lovely new plant with fine, sil-
very foliage, as dainty and graceful as can be imagined. It is a sweet thing at all
times, so light and airy is its habit; but when adorned with its bright, coral-red
flowers, 2 inches in length, it is indescribably lovely. Very fine for trailing over
walls and banks and very lovely for hanging baskets. Each 15c; dozen $1.50.

LOBELIA. Golden foliage and lovely blue flowers; the contrast is charm-
ing. Each 10e to 20c. Other sorts, each 10c to 15¢; dozen 75e to $1.25.

LIBONIA Floribunda. Beautiful dwarf shrub, of compact growth,

covered most of the year with pretty scarlet and yellow tubular ,flowers.
Fine for drive ways, for single specimens, or for pot plants. Each 10c

to 25ce.

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. “Flower of the Mid-day.” The foliage is

variable in shape, sometimes thick and fleshy, sometimes round and resembling
the portulaca; frequently most curiously formed. The flowers are white, blush,
pink, rose, bronze-red, crimson, magenta, and various shades of yellow. The
petals of the flower radiate from the center like the tentacles of the sea-anemone,
and have a beautiful satin-like gloss. They measure “4 of an inch to 3 inches in
diameter. They will grow in any soil, and love the hot sun, and are especially
suited to hot climates and for covering hillsides or,bare places, or drooping over
banks or for borders. A plant in full bloom is so covered with flowers as to be
perfectly dazzling. Fine for pots or hanging baskets. Five varieties. Each 10c;
dozen $1.00; hundred $3.00.

PILEA Arborea. Artillery Plant. <A pretty little plant of drooping habit
resembling a fern; it is a fine basket plant. Each 10¢ to 25e.

PRIMULA Sinensis. This is the most thankful of all the plants we ecul-

tivate for winter flowers, and the most worthy to be recommended for winter
gardening. One plant will yield several hundred flowers. One of the most val-
uable and beautiful plants in cultivation. Single varieties white, shades of pink
“and red, and violet-blue. Each 15c, 25e to 50c.

POINSETTIA Pulcherrima. A splendid, ornamental, winter-blooming

plant, with splendid, large, fine, scarlet bracts at the ends of the branches, sur-
rounding the inconspicuous flowers. Hach 15e¢ to 25c.

PLUMBAGO Capensis. A beautiful shrub, with lovely, light blue flow-

ers, always in bloom. It grows 10 or 12 feet high in California, forming im-
mense plants, and should be cut back occasionally to induce new growth. Each
15e to 25e.

Capensis Alba. Like the above, but pure snowy white. Each 15ce to 25e.
PANSIES. Very choice sorts. Assorted, dozen 30¢ to 50c.

RUDEBECKIA. “Golden Glow.” Splendid, hardy, perennial plants that

die down in the autumn, coming up in early spring. Long stems, 5 to 8 feet
high, bearing numerous splendid, double, yellow flowers, resembling refined,
double sunflowers. Very decorative in the garden, especially fine for groups.
Each 10c to 25e; dozen 75¢ to $1.50.

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ROCHEA Falecata. Very interesting, fleshy leaves of a light frosted green,
that look as if they had been pressed together. Splendid brilliant scarlet flowers.
Small plants 15c¢ to 25e: larger 50e.

RUSSELLIA Juncea. “Scarlet Fountain Plant.” Brush-like foliage:
handsome scarlet fiowers, always in bloom: habit drooping; fine for baskets or
vases. Each 15e¢ to 25ce.

STEVIA Variegata. One of the most effective silver variegated foliage
plants, contrasting well with any other plant. Each lve to 25e.

STREPTOSOLEN Jamesonii. A plant for brilliant show: always in
full bloom. No garden should be without it. The fiowers are like the Browalias,
to which family it belongs: at first they are orange-red, changing to yellow with
age, so that there are two or three shades of color on the plant at the same time;
the plant grows very rapidly and in the course of two or three years attains the
height of 10 to 12 feet and 25 or 30 feet in cireumference; it is symmetrical and
graceful in shape, and is covered from base to top with great bunches of splendid
fiowers. Each 10¢ to 25ce.

‘THE SOUTH AMERICAN TOMATO TREE.
| (CYPHOMANDRA.)

SOLANUM Betaceum. A fine ornamental tree or shrub, a native of
South America. It bears from seed the second season, and a young plant set out
in the spring grows 6 feet high and comes into bearing by Christmas. The foli-
age is large and handsome, the branches spreading. The fruit, which hangs in
clusters below the foliage, is the size of a large egg, of a beautiful orange-salmon
color when ripe. It has a delicious sub-acid taste, slightly resembling the
tomato. It is delicious raw, served with sugar and cream, or cooked as sauce, and
for jam or jelly is very fine. It will keep for weeks, as it does not bruise on
account of its very tough skin and the solid nature of the fruit covering the seeds,
which are like those of the tomato. The fruit is so handsome it would sell read-
ily at sight, and if shipped East during the holidays would be immensely popular.
In Ceylon and India it is extensively grown, and is known as the “Poor Man’s
Fruit.” It is a showy plant for house and conservatory and a most beautiful plant
in the garden. Plants, each 15c, 25¢ and 50c. Special rates on quantity.
Seeds, packet 10c.

TRADESCANTIA Multicolor. Its pretty striped leaves show every tint
of silver, bronze-green, pinkish crimson, rose and grey, intheir markings. An extra
fine basket plant. Each 10c.

TECOMA Velutina. A magnificent shrub with large clear yellow flowers,
measuring 2 inches across and 3 to 4 inches in lengh; they grow in fine bunches
like a bouquet. The foliage is handsome and the plant is always in bloom; is
much more showy and has finer flowers than T. Smithii. Each 2!2-inch pots, 35¢c.

VIOLETS.

The ground for these sweet flowers should be level, well cultivated and thor-
oughly mulehed with rotted manure or leaf-mould. The plants should be from
runners, set out 1 to 2 feet apart, 3 to 5 feet between rows. They require water-
ing at least once a week, with an occasional sprinkling in the evening or early
morning. If mulched with fine manure it will keep the ground from becoming
hard and baked.

Princess of Wales. The Princess is so far superior to the California,
and yet resembles it so much, that I have discarded the latter. The foliage is
very handsome, the flowers are most exquisite and deliciously fragrant, and mea-
sure 115 inches across; their color is a lovely violet-blue, more beautiful than
any other violet; the stems are 10 to 12 inches long. The flowers arranged
loosely with their own foliage make a bouquet that would delight an artist’s eye.
Each 10¢: dozen 75c.

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58 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Pink Violet Mme. Millet. A lovely violet, not new but always scarce,

the flowers are a soft shade of pinkish mauve, very beautiful. Each 15e; per
doz $1.50.

Violet de Parme. A beautiful, late variety, very double; color a deep,
dark purple, the very darkest variety known; foliage very dark. Each 15c¢; doz. $1.

Lady Hume Campbell. A beautiful, double blue; a strong grower; a
constant and profuse bloomer. Two for 25¢e; doz 75e.

Swanley White. A snowy-white double vioiet, very large and fragrant.
Strong plants. Dozen 50c; 3 dozen $1.00; 100 $2.25.

Queen Victoria. A very large, single, purple violet. Foliage large and

handsome; very robust habit. The flower has a small orange center, and is very
pleasing. Each 10c; dozen 60c.

Marie Louise. A beautiful light blue, very double: blooms very early and
is very sweet. One of the very best. Dozen 50c; 3 dozen $1.00; 100 $2.25.

Single Dark Blue. Ever-blooming violet, very dainty and sweet. Each
5e; dozen 35e. ;

YUCCAS.

Aloefolia Variegata. A fine yucca with bright green foliage, bordered

with a band of yellow, and oceasionally striped with lighter green next to tke
yellow band. Each S0c, 75e and $1.00.

Aloefolia Variegata Aurea. This is one of the most ornamental of

yueeas. It has a wide, bright yellow band through the center of the leaf, with a
narrow light and dark green margin. It is a very beautiful foliage-plant, fine for
the house or conservatory. It is perfectly hardy in California, and makes a splen-
did specimen outside. Each 50e to $1.00.

Tricolor. A very beautiful variety, having narrow leaves handsomely varie-
gated pink, green and white, in longitudinal stripes. Each 50c¢ to $1.00

Specimen yuceas 219 feet high. Each $2.50.

CLIMBING PLANTS.

ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. This charming, dainty climber has

branches which are finer than the fronds of the most delicate fern, and spread out
in all directions. It is a beautiful vine for the house, and nothing can be finer
for hanging baskets. Is invaluable for bouquets, and is very esthetic for the
decoration of rooms, either in its green or dried state. Small plants, each 25e;
strong, 50c, 75¢ and $1.50.

Sprengeri. This very beautiful new asparagus vine is one of the most valua-

ble introductions sent out in many years. It grows very rapidly and forms hand-
some plants in a short time. The branches all start from the roots, and in the
open ground, on old plants, attain a height of 6 feet or more. For several months
in the year it is wreathed with innumerable white flowers that grow in spikes
from 115 to 4 inches in length; the fragrance is delightful. For mixing with eut
flowers or for decorative purposes it is unequaled It is one of the prettiest plants
imaginable for hanging baskets, or to trail from brackets or shelves. Each 15e
25e and 50c; specimen plants, each $2.00.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. “Boston Ivy.” Entirely hardy in the most

exposed places, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in 2 or 3 years, clinging to
stones, brick or wood-work with the greatest tenacity. For covering dead trees,

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gate posts, boundary walls, ete, it has no equal. In summer the foliage is a rich
shade of green, but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet, crim-
son and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great distance.

Royalii. The old foliage is large, dark green, leathery. The new growth is
a shining, bright red; foliage small, and hangs in long, beautiful festoons, or
creeps in long wreaths. It is gorgeous in autumn. Each 15ce to 25ce.

Tricolor. Small foliage, prettily variegated with white and pink, beautiful
for hanging baskets. It grows well outside and is very handsome in bouquets.
Each 25e.

AKEBIA Quinata. A very beautiful, perfectly hardy, graceful, fast-
growing, Japanese vine, with magnificent foliage; producing flowers in large
clusters, of chocolate-purple color, possessing a most delicious perfume. Unsur-
passed for covering trellises and verandas, the foliage never being attacked by
insects. Each 15e¢ to 35e.

A QUARTETTE OF GRAND BEGONIAS.

Venusta. Nothing ean exceed the magnificence of this brilliant climber in
Southern California; it is evergreen, has handsome foliage, with large clusters of
trumpet-shaped, orange-salmon flowers at the axil of every leaf; graceful branches
hang like long wreaths, and the effect is wonderfully gorgeous; it is the most beau-
ful of all climbers, and is very effective for decoration; blooms through the win-
ter and spring months. Hach 25c, 50ce and 75ce. ,

Speciosa. As the flowers of Bignonia venusta begin to wane, this fine variety
comes on in its beauty; it has shining green foliage and long, drooping branches.
The large flowers are maurandya-like, of a soft violet shade, beautifully veined
with purple and black; blooms through the spring and summer. Each 25e to 50¢

Siderafolia. The next bignonia on the list follows in the wake of Speciosa;
a summer and fall bloomer, with the most rampant growth of all vines; the flow-
ers come out in spikes, buds quite round, flowers gloxinia-like, of velvety text-
ure, soft cream color, lined with yellow, exceedingly beautiful and graceful. Each
25e¢ to 50c.

TWEEDIANA. One of the most beautiful climbers in existence. The foli-
age is very beautiful at all times; the young growth being a pale yellowish green,
which gives a soft filmy look that is most enchanting. The flowers come in early
spring and continue to bloom for two or three months; they are borne in pairs,
opposite at the axils of all the leaves; they gem the masses of foliage and adorn
the trailing branches, making an exquisite picture; are a bright canary- yellow,
shaded darker yellow in the lobes and throat; the vine clings by tiny tendrils,
growing close to the surface of walls, roofs or trees, and is beautiful to trail over
the ground. Each 25¢ to 50c.

BOUGAINVILLEA Glabra. One of the most brilliant-flowering climb-
ers in existence, and one that attracts all eyes and ealls forth more admiration
than any other. The foliage is shining green, the plant always covered with
brilliant magenta-rose bracts, that enclose the dainty flowers. Fine for green-
house, or outside, in Southern California. Each 35¢ to $1.00.

CLIANTHUS Puneceus, or Parrot’s Beak. A magnificent scand-
ent shrub, with long, spreading branches; handsome, light-green pinnate foliage.
Remarkable for its large, showy flowers, borne in axilary racemes, of the most
brilliant crimson- scarlet color, resembling in shape a parrot’s bill. It grows well
outside in California, and is especially fine for planting on the back wall of a con-
servatory. Each 15e and 25c.

IPOMOEA Learii. “Blue Dawn” Flower. The flowers are the most
intense violet-blue, with reddish-purple rays, and are 6 inches across; there is

nothing of its color that exceeds in richness the flowers of “Ipomoea Learii.”
Each 15¢e; dozen $1.50.

60 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

JASMINUM Gracillimum. A rare and beautiful variety; snow-white
flowers, larger and finer than others. Ready May Ist. Each 25¢ to 50c.

Poeticum. A very rapid grower, with fine, glossy foliage, covered through
the spring and summer with a perfect cloud of airy, starry blossoms. Each 15¢
to 25e.

South Carolina. A very graceful climber, with golden yellow fiowers.
Each 25¢.

MANDEVILLA Suaveolens. “Grandifiora.” A grand improvement on the
old sort. One of the most chaste and beautiful climbers; a very rapid grower, with
handsome foliage, graceful habit, and is completely covered with its snowy-white
flowers through the spring and summer months; the flowers are in clusters, of a
pure, snowy white, delightfully perfumed, like the jasmine; each flower measures
215 inches across and somewhat resembles the single tuberose, but is much larger
and more beautifully formed. No one who has once seen a large plant of this fine
climber in the height of its beauty will ever forget it. Ready April lst. Each
25¢ to 35e. :

PASSIFLORA Searlet. One of California’s most brilliant climbers. It
will, in three years, reach the tops of the tallest trees, completely taking posses-
sion. With its handsome foliage and vivid scarlet flowers it is wonderfully effect-
ive. Each 25e to 40c. ;

Violacea. A very desirable variety with dark maroon-red flowers. Each 15e.
to 25ce.

SMILAX This plant has beautiful, small, glossy foliage. It is a rapid,
grower, and, without exception, one of the finest climbing plants. Each 5c, 10ce,
15e¢ and 25ce.

SOQLANUM Wendlandi. Has immense panicles of large violet-blue
flowers, 219 to 3 inches across, sometimes over a hundred in a cluster. It is inde-
seribably lovely, and is one of those plants that sell at sight. It is a rapid grower,
of very easy cultivation. Each 15c¢ to 25ce.

TECOMA. Jasminoides Alba. Flowers pure white, with a pale yel-
low throat. They are also larger, of heavier texture than the older varieties, and
the lobes of the flower tube are fuller and overlap each other, giving a soft effect
that is very beautiful. Young plants, each, 25c; large, each, 50c¢ and $1.00.

Jasminoides. A very handsome climber and always admired. Glossy foli

age, and elusters of large flaring, trumpet-like flowers, white with maroon-red
throat, and pink with a red throat. White, each, 25c; pink, each, 30c.

MACKENII. One of the most satisfactory of all climbing plants. The

branches are long and graceful and are covered with a bright green foliage, which
in itself is very handsome. The flowers are gloxinia-shaped, in long spikes;
eolor, a most beautiful pink, with numerous darker lines of pink in the throat. It
grows very rapidly and is very hardy; when covered with masses of the lovely
flowers, it is a charming sight. It is invaluable for covering an arbor or veranda,
and is unexcelled as a splendid climber. Each 25¢ to 50c.

TACSONIA. “Sutherlandia.” The flowers measure 4 inches across. Color,

an exquisite carmine-rose, shading darker in the center, with a tiny purple fringe
around the throat. It is a fine bloomer, rivaling even its parent, the Scarlet Pas-
sion Vine, so noted for the profusion and magnificence of its flowers. Each 25¢e
to 50ce.

Exoniensis. The foliage is handsome, a glossy green; plant grows very

rapidly, covering arbors, or screens in a single season; climbs to the top of high
trees and is always full of blossoms; the color of the flowers is a very deep rose;
they measure 6 inches across, the tube is 3 inches long, and the stem 2 or 3
inches in length. Each 35e to 50ce.

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Mollissima. A strong growing variety with pretty light pink flowers, fol-
lowed by large yellow edible seed pods. Each 15ce to 25c.

Von Volexmi. This lovely tasconia is not new, but is always very rare. It

has handsome foliage, and bears deep crimson flowers, 6 inches across; they hang
on thread-like stems, 8 to 10 inches in length, which makes them exceedingly
graceful and attractive. Hach 35c to 50ce.

PALMS, DRACAENAS, ETC.

BRAHEA Edulis. A variety of fan-palm from Guadalupe island. Large
plants, each $2.00 to $5.00; small, each 35ce.

Filamentosa. The hardy California fan-palm, a most vigorous- growing

plant; foliage very regular, of a bright green, deeply and regularly pinnated, the
margins of each being covered with hair-like, long filaments, giving them a
remarkable appearance, different from other fan-palms. They are beautiful
decorative plants, in all respects, for either in- or outdoor use. Small, each 25c;
1 to 119 feet high, each 50c; 2 to 219 feet, each $1.00; extra large plants,
each $2.00 to $3.00.

CORYPHA Australis, Livistona. Foliage dark green, very symetri-

cally and regularly slit, the segments partly doubled from the base of the petioles
or leaf-stalk, which is thickly armed with crooked spines. Strong plants, each
75e¢ to $1.50.

CHAMAEROPS Humilis. A fan-palm with dwarf habit. A splendid
specimen for the lawn. Each 75c to $1.50.

PHOENIX Canariensis. The handsomest and hardiest:of the date palm

family. Being a rapid grower, it soon develops into beautiful specimens, with
pinnate, dark green leaves from 6 to 12 feet long, the divisions linear, lance-
shape, very much pointed. Each 50c to $1.50.

SEAFORTHIA Elegans. Leaves dark green, pinnate, lanceolate and

narrowly bifid at the apex; leaf-stems rather stout at their bases; the whole
plant perfectly smooth, on a cylindrical, smooth, whitish-green stem A most
elegant species, Each $1.50 to $3.00; small plants, each 25c to 50c.

ARALIA Papyrifera. “Chinese Rice Paper Plant.” <A stately, decora-
tive plant, with large, ricinus-like foliage. The young growth is silvery, the old
a dark green; very tropical. Each 25c to 50c.

DRACAENA Indivisa. A fine plant for outdoor planting in California,

and much in use for lawns, avenues and parks. The plants are fine for
window decoration. Each 25c, 75c and $1.50.

Australis. Like the above, except the leaves are much broader. Both var-
ieties are exceptionally fine for vases, and for home or hall decoration. Small
plants, each 25c; large, 50c, 75¢e and $1.50.

LOQUAT, or Japanese Plum. A most beautiful ornamental tree that

bears delicious fruit. It makes a beautiful house plant. The foliage is very
handsome; the young leaves are a silvery, light green, the old foliage dark green.
Each 25¢, 50¢ and 75e.

PEPPER Tree. Each 15c to 35c; dozen $3.00.

MUSA Ensete. The noblest of all foliage plants is this zreat Abysinian

banana. The leaves are magnificent, broad, long, and very massive; a beautiful.
green, with a broad, crimson midrib. Each 25e,. 50c, 75c, $1.00. and $1.50.

62 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, ETC.

ARUNDO Donax Variegata. Very broad corn-like foliage, beautifully
striped with creamy-white and light green. It forms grand clumps and grows 8& to
10 feet high. Each 25¢e; clumps 50c.

PAPYRUS Antiquorus. “Egyptian Paper Reed.” Most elegant,
graceful and stately. It sends up reed-like stems, which on old plants rise from

8 to 10 feet high, crowned with a tuft or umbel of long, wiry grass that falls
gracefully above and around the stem. Each 15c, 25e; clumps 50 to $1.00.

CYPERUS Alternifolius. “Umbrella Grass.” Slender stems, sur-

mounted by alternate leaves, so arranged as to resemble the frame of an open
umbrella; as beautiful and ornamental for home decoration as a palm. Each

10 and 25c; dozen $1.50 to $2.50; clumps 50e and 75ce..

Alternifolius Gracilis. A charming dwarf variety of umbrella grass,
that does not grow over 18 inches high. Each 10c; clumps d0c.

Distans. The slender stems are crowned with alternate leaves about 1s an

inch wide and about 4 inches long, that lie perfectly flat, and are surmounted by
a tuft of dainty, wiry grass, with stems 2 or 3 inches long, tipped with the seeds
or flowers. Each 25¢ and 50c.

CAREX Japonica Variegata. An exquisite grass, whose slender,
arching, green foliage is edged with white, and whose elegant habit gives it a
place that cannot be equalled by any other plant. Each 25ce.

BAMBOOS.

Exceedingly ornamental for the garden, sending up the slender canes of feathery
growth in splendid groups. They are destined to be extensively cultivated in Cali-
fornia for their useful qualities as well as for their beauty. For pots or cut deco-
rations in halls or in dwellings they are very effective.

Metake. A large-leaved, rather dwarf-growing variety, attains a height of 7
feet, grows erect, stems thickly tufted, but entirely covered with sheaths of the
leaves. Native of Japan. Each 25e¢ to 50c.

Common Giant. Grows to the height of 25 to 40 feet. Useful for
windbreaks. The stems can be used for ornamental and useful purposes; for
fences, plant stakes and many other ways. Each 35c¢ to 50c. The time for plant-
ing is in the spring.

Striped. Foliage green and white, stems yellow, with alternate sections of
green up and down the stem. Each 75c.

Huro-Chiku. “Black stemmed Bamboo.” One of the most beautiful.

Stems 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Each 50c to 75ce. Three other fine tall varie-
ties, each 35e to 50c.

Silver Variegated. A dwarf-growing variety, leaves handsomely varie-
gated with silvery white. Each 25ce. Two other pretty dwarf sorts. Each 25¢ to 50c.

PHORMIUM Tenax. “Variegated New Zealand Flax.” A grand decorative

plant of most stately habit. The leaves are 2 to 4 inches broad. They have dark
red edges and are beautiuflly striped, yellow and bluish green. They are showy
pot plants, ranking with palms and dracenas, and make a grand clump on a lawn.
Each 50c, 75¢ and $1.25.

Phormium Tenax. Like the above except the leaves are plain blue-
green, edged red. Very beautiful. Each 20c, 25c, 50c and $1.50.

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CHOICE BULBS.

BEAUTIFUL AMARYLLIS.

A fine collection of Amaryllis and Crinums will give a_ succession of
bloom the entire year. They are hardy in California, where they give
a brilliant show in the gardens nearly every month. The white seedlings
marked with shades of red are especially beautiful, many of them have
extra petals, and in nearly all of them the petals are daintily fluted at the edges.
They rival lilies in their exquisite beauty. The red ones are also very fine. The
bulbs are all blooming sizes, the more expensive ones having bloomed several
years. Collections of amaryllis for those desiring them, with great discount.

Grand New Seedlings. Fine blooming bulbs, some with a white ground,

lined, feathered or penciled with delicate shades of red; petals daintily fluted;
others are handsome shades of red, marked with white, and maroon fluted edges;
others have broad, flaring flowers, bright cherry-red. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25;
dozen, $4.00.

Seedlings. Each 10c; dozen, 75c.
Form clubs and send for some of these beautiful amaryllis.

Aulieca. “Lily of the Palace.” Summer and autumn bloomer. Handsome

evergreen foliage, large, spreading flower of arich crimson-scarlet, lined and pen-
eiled, whtie and maroon, greenish yellow center. Each 35c, 50c and $1.00;
monster bulbs, dozen, $1.50, $3.00, $5.00 and $9.00.

Defiance. A magnificent variety, with rich, broad foliage, shaded red. The

stems are tall and bear from 6 to 8 splendid, large crimson flowers, heavily lined

with white and maroon. Deliciously fragrant. It blooms at intervals during the year,
rows fast, and is easily cultivated. Each 50c, 75e and $1.00; extra large bulbs,
1.50, $3.00; dozen, $4 00 and $8.00.

Johnsonii. A fine old variety, always desirable. Flowers rich crimson-
searlet, marked with white. Each 30c.

Formosissima. “Jacobian Lily.” <A distinct variety, brilliant scarlet, with
long petals which droop in a most graceful manner. A fine bloomer, blooming at

intervals during the year when well established. Each 15c and 25c; dozen $1.25
$2.25. Seedlings, dozen 25c to 40c.

Amaryllis Belladonna Major. A lovely flower of easy cultivation;

comes into flower about the last of June. Large bulbs throw up three or four
stems 2 feet high, surmounted by eight to ten exquisite pink lily-like flowers of
delightful fragrance. The flowers remain beautiful for two or three weeks; the
foliage dies down a few weeks before the flower stems shoot up. Each 15e
and 25c. Monster bulbs, each 50c.

Belladonna Minor. Like the above, only the flower stem is shorter, and
the flowers have a white centre; petals beautifully feathered pink; they bloom the
latter part of August and September. Each 35e¢ and 50c.

Armaryllis Hallii. “The Hardy Armaryllis.” This magnificent variety

is perfectly hardy. In the early summer the bulbs throw up stout stems about
eighteen inches in height, bearing clusters of large and beautiful bright rose-
colored flowers. Each 50c. Extra large bulbs, each $1.00.

Small Seedlings of two of the above, per dozen 30c to 50c.

Always make a second selection.

64 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

CRINUMS.

These magnificent flowering bulbs are closely related to amaryllis and panera-
tium: are of easy culture.

Fimbriatum. “Nassau, or Milk and Wine Lily.” Flowers in umbels, very
large and showy, striped white and carmine: are 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Very
large bulbs 50c. Add 5e for postage. ;

Kirkii. The fiowers are large, pure white, with a reddish purple stripe on the
outside of each petal, which, showing through, gives the fiower a pink tinge on
the inside: some ten to fifteen of these large flowers are produced at the top of a

tall, purple spike, and have frequently two or more spikes of bloom from the bulbs
during the season. Very large bulbs, each 75c. Add 5c.

Aue LS ae Sekt MA be A rare crinum, with immense bulbs weighing several pounds.
v ery large foliage, with a large number of beautiful white flowers with pink
stripes through each petal. They i increase very slowly. Each $2.00 to $3.00.

VALLOTA Purpura. “Scarborough Lily.” A magnificent bulbous plant
belonging to the amaryllis family. It produces spikes of magnificent scarlet chal-
ice-shaped flowers in August and occasionally at other times. Nothing can be more
gorgeous than its grand flowers. Each 1dc, 25¢ and 50c.

Add de for postage for each bulb of crinum and amaryllis except small seed-
lings.

WEIMAR, TEXAS, October 28, 1897.

Dear Mrs. Shepherd:—I1 received my bulbs in splendid condition and to say [am
much pleased with your selection and the size of the bulbs does not express it I
am just delighted with them. Iam sure the bloom from such bulbs must be fine.

* * | appreciate the white Crinum and the seedling Empress of India.
penis ‘Mrs. M. A. WILLS.

RARE SUCCULENT PLANTS.

AGAVES.

Variable. A grand agave that sports, rarely giving two plants alike. The
leaves of the original plant are yellow, bordered with green. The sports are yel-
low, beautifully marked, clouded or striated, blue-green. Some plants are clouded
blue and yellow: all are very beautiful. Each 20¢ to 50c.

Gilbeyi. Very handsome: short, broad, shining leaves with purplish-grey
thorns and variegated edges; very rare. Small 50c.
Shawli. Very stiff, green leaves, purplish grey. Each 25¢ to 50ce.

Marguerita. Beautiful shining leaves, with handsome, brownish-red
thorns: very distinct. Small, each 35c.

ALOES.

Variegata. “Pheasant Aloe.” Leaves spotted, resembling the breast of a
pheasant. Leaves spirally arranged; flower-spikes covered with beautiful, wax-
like, red flowers. Each 15c, 25c¢, 50c, 75¢ and $1.00.

Fruticosa. One of the best, with light green, serrated, recurved leaves.

Flower-spikes grow 2 to 3 feet high and are a magnificent, brilliant red, very
showy: winter bloomer. Each 15c, 25c, 50c, 75¢ and $1.00

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Grandidentata. Thick, fleshy, broad, light-green, transparent foliage,

dotted with large, light green spots. It bears large spikes of handsome, coral-red
flowers. Each 10c, 25c¢, 35c¢, 50¢ and 75c.

Mitroeformis. Dark, handsome, green leaves, edged with pretty, yellow
thorns; beautiful red flowers. Rare. Each 10c, 25c, 50c, 75¢ and $1.25.

A dwarf variety, with light green leaves, edged with thorns; very showy red
flowers. Always pretty. Each 10c, 20c, 35e¢ and 50c.

Secopelania. Long, upright, yellowish-green foliage, and handsome yellow
flowers. Rare. Each 25c, 50c and 75ce.

FUPHORBIAS.

Very peculiar plants; some thorny, some with slender stems without leaves,
some with large foliage, others as if carved out of hard wood; all interesting.

Granti. Quite distinct; leaves large and handsomely variegated. It grows
to be almost a tree; very stately. Each 15c, 25¢ and 50c.

Splendens. “Crown of Thorns” plant. Interesting plant having showy
scarlet flowers. Cuttings, each 5¢ to 10c; plants, each 25e to 50c.

Candelabra. A most handsome, slender-stemmed, tree-like variety. Each
15¢ to 25e; cuttings, each 5e to 10e.

ECHEVERIAS.

Hoveyii. “Opal” echeveria; exceedingly beautiful, with leaves of a lovely,
bluish, opal tint, white, bluish-green and pink striped. It sports, giving leaves
of different shapes, changing and mixing its colors variously; pretty, yellow flow-

ers. Small plants, each 15ce; larger, 25¢c to 50c; small, extra selected, 50c;
large, $1.00.

Metallica. A grand variety, with large foliage of a beautiful, pearly, laven-

der-pink color, a changeable metallic shade, that is a fine contrast to the tall
spikes ef the waxen, red flowers, with pinkish stems. Small plants, each 25¢;
larger, each 50c.

Secunda. Low-growing, light green rosettes, fine for borders; pretty, red
flowers. Each 5c, 10c and 15¢e; dozen 50c, 75¢ and $1 OO.

Secunda Glauca. Resembling the above, but prettier, with glaucous

green leaves; bright red flowers. Each 5c, 10c, 15¢ and 20c; dozen 50c, 75e¢
and $1.00.

Four other choice sorts. Each 10¢ to 25ce.

GASTERIAS. Resembling aloes, and of somewhat the same habit of

growth. Leaves mostly tongue-shaped, some short, others long; all beautifully
marked with raised white spots; fine scarlet flowers, lined and tipped green.
Four beautiful varieties. Each 15¢ to 50c; Showy specimens, each 75c¢ to $1.00.

HAWORTHIAS. Dainty little aloe-like plants of pretty and interesting
forms; some with translucent leaves that are very beautiful. Easy to grow.
Five sorts. Each 15¢ to 50c; the 5 for $1.00.

KLEINIA Articulata. “Candle Plant.” Large, round, fleshy stems of
a pretty, frosted appearance, distinctly marked with curious designs; foliage cut
like ivy, and prettily tinted purple underneath; inconspicuous yellow flowers.
Each 10e to 20c; cuttings 5e.

66 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE.

Spiculosa. Tall-growing species, stems about 18 inches high, and not
fleshy. Leaves are terete in shape, resembling those of Othonna or “ Pickle
Plant,” only larger and 2 or more inches long. The whole plant is of a bluish
color. Each 10¢ to 25e; cuttings de.

RHIPSALIS. “Mistletoe Cactus.” Very peculiar plants. Some have long,

fleshy, whip-like branches, and white berries similar to mistletoe; some resemble
mesembryanthemums, and some are mistaken for epiphyllums. The flowers are
smal], but produced in great abundance. Six sorts. Each 15e to 50e.

STAPELIA. “Starfish Cactus.“ Very curious plants, with fleshy leaves
and flowers shaped like a starfish.

Variegata. Flowers buff-yellow, spotted maroon-red. Each 10¢ to 25c.

Grandiflora. A rare variety, with very large, star-shaped flowers; color
of a rich maroon-red, covered with long, reddish hairs. Each 15c, 25e¢ and 50c.

Two other sorts. Each 15¢ to 25e.

SEMPERVIVUM Barbatum. A beautiful and rare variety, with thick,
furzy, light green leaves, forming a very loose but regular rosette, deeply
depressed at the center. Sometimes the plants measure 18 inches across, and are
very handsome. The leaves are narrow at the base and broad at the ends, with a
point in the center. Small plants, each 25¢; large, each $1.00, by express.

In ordering always make a second choiee list.

CACTI.

There is scarcely a month in the year that a fine show of flowers cannot be had
from a selection of cacti. About the middle of February the Mamillarias put
forth their dainty circles of flowers, and are soon followed by the Echinopsis with
their large, satiny, funnel-shaped blooms, after which the brilliant Phyllocactus
bursts into bloom. The grand night bloomers, C. grandiflora, C. MeDonaldi and
Phyllocactus latifrons commence blooming in April, The Echinocactus comes on
about the same time. All through the months of August, September and October
C. triangularis opens its magnificent flowers. So that with a collection containing
a variety, cacti can be had in bloom nearly all the year. Choice collection of a
dozen pretty varieties, sent by mail, $2.00 to $5.00; two dozen choice varieties,
$5.00 to $9.00. Extra large plants, prices on application.

ANHALONIUM Williamsii. The top of the plant is round, without

any spines. Root long and turnip-shaped; a very curious cactus indeed, and
extremely attractive; flowers pale rose. “Dumpling” and “Turnip” Cactus are
names given to it. Each 20e to 50c.

ASTROPHYTUM Myriostigma. “Bishop’s Hood.” This, at a glance,
appears to be scarcely a living plant; so regular, rigid, and unplant-like is its
form, than one might imagine it had been carved froma piece of stone, beautifully
spotted all over; fine yellow flowers. Prefers a sandy soil. Each 75c.

CEREUS.

Triangularis. “Night Bloomer.” Outside it grows to immense propor-
tions, and if planted near a dwelling the branches will flatten themselves against
the side of the house, sending out long white roots on each side which attach
themselves tightly until the stems become hardened, when they loosen and hang
like heavy gray strings. The flowers are superb; immense size, fine creamy-
white, with magnificent clusters of silky stamens and a light yellow pistil. Bloom-
ing plants, each 25c, 50c, 75¢ and $1.00 up to $5.00. Cuttings, 10¢ to 20c.

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Grandiflorus. This magnificent night-blooming cereus produces large

flowers nearly a foot across, the sepals dark brown outside, yellowish within, the
petals pure white. A great beauty. Each 15c, 50c and $1.00. Cuttings, 5¢ to 15e.

Flagelliformis. “Rat-Tai’ Cactus.” Very slender stems, about tg inch in

diameter; of pendulous habit, fine for grafting on C. colubrinus; pretty in bask-
ets. Bright, rosy-colored flowers, each 15c, 25c and 50c.

‘Colubrinus. A tall, robust column-like cactus of very rapid growth. It

bears innumerable beautiful flowers, with light pinkish-brown sepals and creamy-
white petals that are delicately recurved. Each 25c to $1.00. Cuttings, each 10c
to 25e.

Splendens. A tall variety, resembling the above, but with flowers 13 larger;

stem and sepals deep brownish-red, petals creamy-white, flowers funnel-shaped.
Both of these cacti bloom at night and are fine bloomers. They are especially
useful for grafting. Each 25c¢ to $1.00. Cuttings, 15c.

Emoryii. “Velvet Cactus.” A beautiful upright-growing variety, with light

green stems, covered with shining, transparent golden spines of various lengths.
The young growth resembles the prettiest green velvet, with a golden tint. It is
very beautiful. The flowers are pale yellow and inconspicuous, but the plant is
very handsome. Plants, each 25¢ to $1.00. Cuttings, 10c to 25c.

Tortuosus. The stems of this plant are of a dark purplish black color,
spines long and dark, except on young growth, then nearly red. A fine plant
on account of its grotesque growth; from Buenos Ayres. Each 50c to $2.00.

Rostratus. A slender climber, with magnificent flowers like Cereus grandi-
fiorus. Each 25c to 75e. Cuttings, 10c.

Pink Night-Blooming Cereus. A beautiful eupped, delicate pink
flower, charming; climbing habit. Cuttings, 25c; plants 40c.

EPIPHYLLUMS.

Lobster Cactus. From November to March Epiphylilums, or “Lobster

Cactus,” are lovely to behold. Their exquisite, drooping, fuchsia-like flowers are
so profuse that a large plant resembles a miniature crimson fountain. There are
many varieties, early, medium and late bloomers, so that they can be had in sue-
session for months.

Trunecatum. Fine, rose-colored flowers, with white throat. Each 20ce
to 50c.

Laneritum Alba. Lovely pink and white. Each 20c to 50c.
Violaceum. Violet-purple. Each 15e¢ to 25c.

Superbum. Coppery-red, white throat, edged and shaded rose; beautiful.
Each 25ce.

Sulphureum. Salmon-rose, white throat, lined and edged with deep rose.
Each 25c¢.

: MAMILLARIAS.

These are beautiful little plants, the spines embrace all the colors of the rain-
bow, while the flowers of many are large as well as brilliant, the seed- pods (deli-
cate-colored berries) remain for many months, making them doubly attractive.
They can be grown anywhere and in any kind of soil, if the pots are well drained.

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Macromeris. Large tubercles, and large pink fiowers: very showy. Grows
in clusters. Each 25¢ to 75e.

Micromeris. A charming variety, with fine white spines, closely set,
resembling a plush-covered button. Each 25c.

Minima. Delicate little spines of rapid growth: large, yellow fiowers;
spines soft and pretty. Each 15¢ to 25c.

Lasiacantha. A lovely little cactus, covered with spines resembling
feathers; one of the most-curious of all eacti. Each 25¢ to 50c.

Supertexta or Elegans. This plant is deserving of its name, being
covered with white spines; the four central spines protruding evenly all over the
plant, make it one of the most beautiful of the Mamillarias, and should be in
every collection. Each 50¢ to $1.00.

Applanata. Large plants, bearing pretty flowers, followed later by coral-

red berries, which are more than an inch in length and remain on the plant for
nearly a year; interesting. Each 50c.

ECHINOPSIS.

Eyrecii. One of the most beautiful species when in flower. Stem very

regularly globular. Flowers 6 to 8 inches long, like a curved funnel, and 4 to 5
inches across the mouth, formed by numerous, tapering, white petals spreading
symetrically. Each 25¢, 50c and $1.00.

Mulleri. Elegant, satiny, pink flowers. It is a splendid bloomer, and the

fiowers are very large and beautiful. It grows very rapidly, and blooms the sec-
ond year, beginning in early spring and blooming at intervals for months. Each
5e, 10c, 25¢ and 50c: dozen $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00.

ECHINOCEREUS.

Easily characterized by the regularity and beauty of spines, the dwarfish, cylin-
drical stems, and brillianey of coloring. The flowers last for a long period, the
plants are profuse bloomers, and comparatively hardy and easy of culture.

Berlandieri. A low-growing, recumbent plant, slender stems, four-angled, °

with short spines. The sweetly fragrant flowers are nearly 4 inches across,
bright purple and showy. An elegant species. Each 30c.

Caespitosus. The beautiful Lace Cactus, with ivory-white network of
spines. A perfect gem. Each 15¢ to 50c.

Enneacanthus. Fine plant, with beautiful large, reddish-purple flowers.
Each 25¢ to $1.00.

Pectinatus. One of the prettiest and best bloomers; pure white spines and
brilliant purplish-pink flowers. Each 15e to $1.00.

Dasayecanthus. Stems, 5 to 10 inches high and 2 to 4 inches in diameter,

densely covered by gray or reddish spines. Flowers very large and numerous,
measuring 3 inches or more across; very showy, externally greenish yellow, with
center of sepals red: petals bright yellow. Each, according to size, 20c, 35ce, 50¢
and 75c.

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ECHINOCACTUS.

Capricornis. Very distinet, as though carved out of gray wood, spotted
with beautiful, large yellow flowers; always rare. Each 35¢ to 50c.

Coptogonus. Wavy ribs, very curious, flowers freely, very handsome.
Each 75¢ to $1.50.

Cornigerus. The broadest-spined Echinocactus known; color blood-red;
admired by every one that sees it; fine bloomer. Each 50c to $1.00.

Scheerii. An elegant little plant, 112 to 2 inches in diameter; radial spines,

straight or recurved, ivory-white; central spines black, 1 inch long, hooked.
Flowers green, 1 inch long. Each 25e to 50ce,

Lophothele. A lovely plant. Tubercles prominent, quadrangular, resembling
those of some mamillarias; spines few, flat, soft, strongly recurved, covered with
a silvery down. Flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter, pale sulphur-yellow, with a
deep band of maroon at the base of the petals; flowers at intervals throughout the
year. Each 50c.

OPUNTIA.

_ Microdasys. The prettiest of all opuntias, with handsome, pear-shaped
leaves, of a fine green, dotted with tufts of small golden spines that resemble tufts
of velvet. The contrast is very beautiful. Each 15c¢, 25c, 50¢ and 75ce. Cut-
tings, each 10¢ to 25e.

Monacantha Variegata. A beautiful plant, the pear-shaped points of

which are beautifully variegated white and green; young growth pink. Each 25c,
50c and 75c. Six other choice varieties, cuttings, each 10c to 25c.

PHYLLOCACTUS.

The most gorgeous and satisfactory of all the cactus family. A large plant will
frequently carry fifty to a hundred buds and blossoms. The leaves are flat or
triangular in shape, of various shades of green, sometimes shaded with dark red.
The plants attain a height of 4 or 5 feet, and from every eye of their severely
plain and unattractive leaves come forth suddenly and mysteriously small buds,
which develop into larger flowers 5 or 6 inches across; often these flowers almost
overlap each other, and they are of such wonderful brilJlianey as to fairly dazzle
the eyes.

AckKermanii. One of thehandsomest. The flowers are 6 to 8 inches across,
of a rich satiny scarlet or crimson, produced in profusion. Each 15¢, 25¢, 50¢
and 75¢e; cuttings, 10c.

Anguliger. Deep notches are cut all along the leaves like the teeth of a large

saw. The flowers are composed of a curved tube 6 inches long, spreading out at
the top to the width of 6 inches, and surrounded by a whorl of pure white petals.
Each 20c, 50c, 75c; cuttings, 10c.

Latifrons. The “Queen Cactus” is the largest of the genus, growing 8 to 10

feet high, robust in habit; the stem 4 to 5 inches broad, flat, crenated; night-
blooming. The flowers a beautiful creamy white; sepals and tube of a reddish
hue. Each 25ce to $1.50; cuttings, 5¢ to 20e.

Wrayi. A grand flowering sort; flowers 5 inches long by 8 inches across;

brown outside, yellow within; petals yellowish white; fragrant when first open.
Each 15e, 25¢ to $1.00; cuttings, 10c.

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Jenkensoni. “Case Knife” Cactus. One of the oldest varieties, with flat

stems and numerous handsome light scarlet flowers, about 3 or 4 inches long. It
blooms when very small. 10c, 20c, 50c, 75¢ and $1.00; cuttings, 5c to 15e.

Alice Wilson. Very large, elegant scarlet flowers, exquisitely shaded
metallic purple. Small blooming plants. Each 50e¢ and 75c; cuttings 25c.

Orange Gem. Resembling the above. The foliage has a rich yellow tint.
A grand sort. Each 50e; euttings 25c.

Refulgens. Most beautiful flaring scarlet flowers, shaded metallic purple.
Each 5UVe; cuttings 25e.

Speciossissimus. Embracing all the color of the rainbow. Each 25c,
50c, 75¢e and $1.00; cuttings 10ce.

Crenatus. Extra fine; petals clear cream color, sepals brownish-green.

Very free bloomer; strong, robust, upright grower. Each 25e and 50¢; cuttings
10e.

Roseus Superbus. Fine pink flowers; very free bloomer; one of the
best sorts; charming. Each 25¢ and 50c; cuttings 10c.

Tettanus. Inside violet; outside purple; very showy and rich in appear-
ance. Each 50c.

Phylanthoides. Bright rose, streaked with white, shaded dark red.
Small plants, 50c.

SEEDS OF CACTI AND SUCULENTS.

Very choice cactus seed which can be easily grown by anyone having patience
and enthusiasm. The seeds germinate readiy and are interesting in all stages.
They should be planted in boxes filled with sand and kept covered with glass
until plants are well established; they should never be allowed to become dry,
nor ever be overwatered.

Very Choice Hybridized Seed of cereus and phyllos mixed. Smal
pkt 35¢e; 2 pkts 50c.

Cereus Triangularis. Pkt 15e.
Colubrinus. Pkt 15c.

Mamillarias. Choice mixed. Pkt lode.
Echinocereus. Choice mixed. Pkt 15ce.
Echinocactus. Choice mixed. Pkt 15c.
Epiphyllum. Choice mixed. Pkt 25ce.
Phyllocactus. Hybridized. Pkt 50c.
Cereus Colubrinus. Hybridized. Pkt 25c.
Cereus Tortuosus. Pkt 20e.

Very Choice Mixed. All sorts. Pkt 15e

All of the above varieties for $1.75.

CHEAP COLLECTIONS.

ANY ONE SENT POSTPAID FOR $1.10. ANY SIX FOR $5.50.

The plants offered below are small but well established,
not labeled, no premiums. My selection of varieties.

1. Twenty varieties of Chrysanthemums.
2. Twelve varieties of Dwarf French Cannas.
8. Fifteen varieties of Begonias,
4. Twenty varieties of Geranium cuttings.
5. Fifteen varieties of Fuchias.
6. Six varieties of Carnations and ten varieties of Chrysanthemums.
7. Five varieties of Amaryllis bulbs.
8. Two Pancratiums, one Agapanthus, one double Hemerocallis, six
Zephyranthes alba, one Amaryllis formoisissima.
9. Four Callas, three Smilax, six Zephyranthes alba, two Pancratiums,
three Fuchsias.
10. Ten varieties of Cacti and Succulent Plants.
11. Four varities of Violets, ten of each kind.
12. Twenty varieties of flower seeds.
3. Ten varieties of greenhouse seeds.
14. Fifteen varieties of assorted plants.
15. Eight varieties of climbing plants.
16. Six varieties of Cannas, two of Zephyranthes, one Amaryllis formois-
issima, one hardy Hemerocallis, two Smilax, two Callas.
17. Fifteen varieties of Zonale Geranium cuttings, six double Ivy Ger-
aniums,
18. Three varieties of Dwarf Bamboo, three Carnations, three Roses,
three Chrysanthemums, three Fuchsias.
19. Fifteen choice varieties of Chrysanthemums, six foliage Geraniums.
20. Six varieties of Fuchsias, six Chrysanthemums, six Begonias, two
Carnations.
21. Two varieties of Roses, two Begonias, two Chrysanthemums, two
Climbers, two Lady Washington Geraniums.
22, Six varieties of Lady Washington Geraniums.
23. Twelve varieties of Coleus.
24. One Cyperus alternifolius, one Cyperus distans, one Cyperus gra-
ecilis, one Papyrus antiquorum, one Bamboo.
25. Ten varieties of Geraniums with lovely variegated foliage.

No change will be made in the above collections.

Romneya Coulteri or ‘* Matilija Poppy.’’ The great California
tree poppy. One of the grandest of California native plants. With beau-
tiful pure white erinkled petals, and a mass of elegant yellow stamens.
The flowers measure five to six inches across. It is very difficult to propagate,
either from roots or seeds, but once started, grows without care. It is rarely
found in any nursery. I offer a limited number of good plants—ready in April
—at 50c, 75¢ to $1.50 each. Seeds now ready, per pkt. 15¢; very slow to ger-
minate.

BEAUTIFUL NEW HEAVENLY BLUE NOVELTIES.

Lobelia Ramosia, ‘‘Heavenly Blue.’’ Of an intense bright shade of
blue of the Ramosia type, very large flowering and free growing. For borders or
baskets this is desirable, and will produce a grand effect. Pkt 15ce.

Giant Browallia. “Browallia Speciosa Major.” A most beautiful sum-
mer flowering plant for flower beds in summer and equally valuable for pot culture
in winter. The plants grow about 1 foot, are bushy and bear continuously large
flowers from 1 to 2 inches across, of brilliant indigo blue enlivened with a white
throat. People who are familiar with the old favorite, “Blne Amethyst,” will
searcely recognize this new variety as belonging to the same family. Pkt 15c.

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