THBODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY 



Mrs. Shepherd's New Tree Dahlia "Pericles" 



This majestic dahlia is well worthy the noble name it bears. It is a chance seedling, evi- 

 dently a cross between D. Maximillian and D. Imperialis. resembling the former most. It has 

 beautiful spreading foliage and strong massive stems. A group of Pericles dahlias form a most 

 imposing sight, with their thousands of graceful and beautiful flowers in bloom at once. The 

 flower measures 7 to 8 inches across, is saucer shaped, color exquisite lavender, pinkish laven- 

 der around the eye. It blooms the first year in November and December. 



Stock limited, small plants Si. 





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Mrs. Shepherd's New Tree Dahlia "Pericles" 



Asparagus Robustus 



A new variety of climbing asparagus from Europe, of much more robust habit than plu- 

 mosus. Equally fine for decoration and valuable outside. Grows very fast and tall. 35c 



to SI. 00 each. 



New Semperflorens Begonia "Zella Fay." 



We do not often name begonias for people, but Zella Fay is such a pretty name and 

 Zella herself was present at the christening. 



As I looked at the charming new begonia and at the one for whom it is named, the name 

 seemed so appropriate that I could not resist the temptation hence the deviation. This plant 

 grows taller than most of the semperflorens begonias, and grows rapidly in round masses, 

 bears larger clusters of flowers on longer stems than any of the others. The colorjs pure 

 white in the center, with margin of rich salmon pink. Small plants 25c. Larger. 50c. 



Adelaide, Australia, Feb. 23rd: "The box of plants came to hand. The begonias were 

 all in splendid condition, which I am highly delighted with. Recently I saw a bunch of the 

 most perfect and lovely begonia blossoms I have ever seen and I was most anxious to get a 

 plant. Quite recently I learned from my friend Mr. F. C. Smith, whom you know, that it was 

 vour famous Mariorie Daw, and I am thankful to have it " 



D. F. LAURIE 



