THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY 



Philodendron Pertusum or ' Monstera deliciosa 



Philodendron Pertusum "Monstera Deliciosa' 



A rare aroid from. Mexico, with large aerial roots that wind themselves around trees, 

 and'climb up into their tops. The leaves grow to great size — and are very peculiar and or- 

 namental. The flower is large, thick cream colored, on the order of a calla lily — but dif- 

 ferently shaped — it bears a fruit resembling an ear of corn with the odor of pine-apples, and 

 is said to be prized in Mexico. It grows in sheltered places outside in Southern California. 

 Fine for pots. We have a limited stock at $2.00 to $5.00 each. 



Carex Vilmorini: the New Decorative Grass. 



One of the most beautiful of all decora- 

 tive grasses. Exceedingly long slender leaves, 

 drooping gracefully like Isolepis Gracilis, but 

 attain the length of five feet. Color of the fo- 

 liage is glossy, gray-green. Its an easy grower 

 and stands house culture admirably. For 

 planting in vases or window boxes it has few 

 equals. 25 cents each. 



Genista Monosperma 

 Pendula 



New Drooping White Genista, 

 "Bridal Veil." 



Everyone should have this lovely shrub, 

 a striking ornament for the garden and a 

 beautiful greenhouse plant. The branches are 

 valuable for decoration, and the flowers effec- 

 tive for evening wear. Its habit is spreading, 

 growing 10 to 15 feet high; it has no leaves, 

 but finely divided branches, round and of a 

 soft silvery green color. The flowers are small, 

 white, pea-shaped, with a little flush on the 

 petals, and are born on little spikes from 1 to 2 

 inches in length alternating on opposite sides 

 of the stems; they are very close together, 

 sometimes 15 flowers to a spike; are exquis- 

 itively fragrant. The foliage is very effective 

 arranged with white carnations. A plant 3 or 



4 years from seed will cover a space of 12 to 15 square feet or more. It has a cloud-like filmy 

 effect that makes it very attractive, its long drooping branches draped with flowers resemb- 

 ling at a distance a soft" white veil. Nothing could be more beautiful for contrast in shrub- 

 bery on large places. 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 



Branch of White Genista, "Bridal Veil.' 



