Mrs. Pheodosia Id. Shepherd’s Annual Catalogue. 7 
A Rare Variety of Cyperus Alterniifolius. 
CYPERUS DISTANS—A very beautiful variety of this ornamental grass, 
a great addition to the list of rapid-growing decorative plants. The slen- 
der stems are crowned with alternate leaves about 4 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. It is much handsomer than the old variety, and will doubtless be 
very popular when generally known. 25 and 50 cts. each. 
An Exquisitely Graceful New Grass. 
CAREX JAPONICA VARIEGATA—An exquisite grass, that will find a 
place among Ferns, Palms and Dracenas. Its slender, arching, green foli- 
age is edged with white, and its elegant habit gives it a place that cannot 
be equaled by any other plant. It will grow anywhere, forming a beauti- 
ful clump outside, or a stately plant indoors. It stands neglect and a 
heated atmosphere, and is not easily damaged. A plant that will please 
everyone. 25 cts. each. 
CHARMING NEW DOUBLE FUCHSIA. 
FUCHSIA ‘‘TRILBY ’’—TI offered this new beautiful Fuchsia last season, 
but it is still so rare and so little known as to bea novelty. Itis very 
double, and has the same habit as the rich, dark ‘‘ Phenomenal,” from 
which it is a seedling. 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 base of all the 
petals and the center of the flower are carmine. ‘‘Trilby” is the counter- 
part of **Phenomenal,” except in color, and is an especially good winter 
and fall bloomer. Small plants, 25 cts. each. 
NOVEL NEW HELIOTROPE. 
HELIOTROPE ‘‘MIDNIGHT’’—A very beautiful new Heliotrope, with 
black stems, and foliage so dark as to be almost black. One of its most 
striking characteristics is its pretty flowers, that are charmingly varie- 
gated, light and dark purple, and white. The contrast between the dark 
foliage and the beautiful shades of the flowers makes it a very attractive 
plant. Ready April 15th. Small plants, 25 cts. 
A PRETTY SCARLET FLOWER. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA—A very desirable perennial plant, of dwarf, 
compact habit, and branching growth. The foliage is round, sometimes 
spotted with silver. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion in 
loose, graceful spikes, and area bright coral-red, so brilliant as to almost 
dazzle the eyes. 25 cts. each. 
A CHARIMING TRAILING PLANT. 
LOTUS PELYORENSIS, or Coral Gem—A loyely 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, two inches in length, it is indescribably lovely. It is 
