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



Giant of Battles. Brilliant crimson, large, very double, and sweet. One of the finest. 



25 cts. 

 Capt. Christy. Dwarf habit; large, beautiful rose color, exceedingly beautiful. 25 



to 50 cts. 

 Alfred de Rougemont. Dark, rich red. 25 to 50 cts. 

 Black Prince. Like dark, red velvet. Choice and rare. 25 to 50 cts. 

 Louis Van Houte. One of the black velvet roses; always desirable. 25 to 50 cts. 



NEW HYBRID TEA ROSES. 



Augustine Gunnoisseau or White La France. Similar to La France in habit of 

 growth and shape of flowers. Color, most delicate blush, changing to pale flesh, 

 almost white; a healthy grower and free bloomer. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



Souvenir de Wooten. Color, velvety red; perfume which cannot be excelled; con- 

 tinuous flowering qualities; most prolific bloomer, every shoot containing a flower 

 bud; habit exceedingly vigorous; full, open flowers frequently are six inches 

 across. 25 to 50 cts. 



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. Splendid. 

 25 to 50 cts. each. 



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



selection in variety or size. 



CLIMBIJslG 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. In Southern California it grows luxuriantly outside. It is a beauti- 

 ful vine for the house and very pretty in hanging baskets. Is invaluable for 

 bouquets, and is very aesthetic for the decoration of rooms, either in its green or 

 dry state. Small plants, 25 cts. Strong, 50 to 75 cts. and $1.50. 



Tenuissimus. Resembling the above, but with a filmy, feathery growth. Also 

 very valuable as a pot plant, or for decoration and bouquets. 25 and 50 cts. 

 each. 



Sprengeri. The most beautiful variety of trailing Asparagus; valuable as a climber 

 or a trailing vine: it has fleshy roots, and sends up long growths of handsome, 

 shining green foliage unlike the other varieties; it bears exquisite little clusters 

 of very fragrant flowers, and is equally as valuable for decoration as any of the 

 other varieties, being more show}'' than any of them. No one can fail to be 

 delighted with it. Fine plants, 35 to 50 cts. 



AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and Japan Ivy." En- 

 tirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in 

 two or three years, clinging to stones, brick or wood work with the greatest 

 tenacity. It is a great protection to houses, as the leaves lap over each other 

 like slates on a roof, effectually prevents rain from penetrating the walls. For 

 covering dead trees, gate posts, boundary walls, etc., it has no equal. In the 

 summer the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the fall it assumes the most 

 gorgeous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a 

 great distance. 15 to 50 cts. 



Royalii. The most beautiful of all the Ampelopsis. 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. The contrast in 

 color and size of the new and old growth makes it very effective. 15 to 25 cts. 

 each. 



Tricolor. Small foliage, prettily variegated with white and pink, beautiful for 

 hanging baskets. It grows well outside and is very handsome in bouquets. 

 25 cts. each. 



