4 Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd's Descriptive Catalogue of 



Belladonna Major. Bulbs grow very large. Foliage is handsome and grows through the late fall 

 and winter months. It dies down in the spring, after which tall stems are thrown up, producing six to 

 ten beautiful rose-colored lily like flowers, with a fragrance like ripe apricots. One large bulb gives 

 several spikes of bloom. 25c, 50c and 75c each ; $2.50, $3.50 and $7 per dozen. 



Belladonna Minor. Like the above, except that the flower stems are shorter, the throat of the flower 

 is white, and the petals are beautifully feathered with pink. It blooms a month later than Belladonna 

 Major. Both are summer and autumn bloomers. The bulbs are very large, 25c, 50c and 75c each; 

 $2.50, 83.50 and §7 per dozen. 



Longifolia Alba (Crinum.) A beautiful plant producing very large bulbs. Foliage a light pea-green and 

 very long. Two sorts, a beautiful greenish white, and a pinkish-white shaded brown. Bulbs, 10c, 15c, 

 25c, and monster bulbs, 50c. 



ALSTRCEMENAS OR PERUVIAN LILIES. 



Eight varieties assorted. Handsome summer blooming plants with fleshy roots ; flowers funnel shaped, 

 shades of yellow, orange and salmon, spotted red and black ; they keep fresh a long time, and are very 

 showy bedding plants. 10c each; 65c per dozen. 



ACAPANTHUS. 



(The Blue African Lily or Love Flower ) This is a grand plant both for decoration outside, and 

 in tbe greenhouse. Foliage large and graceful, clusters of 20 to 30 bright blue flowers crowning each of 

 the flower stalks, which frequently attain a height of 3 feet, the flowers opening in succession for a long 

 period during the summer and autumn. They are noble ornaments on lawns or in pots or tubs on terraces 

 or piazzas. 35c each, extra strong 50c; §3.50 per dozen. 

 Uinbellatns Variegata. Like the above but with beautiful white foliage variegated green. 50c each. 



ALOCASIA. 



Splendid, ornamental-leaved aroid plants, closely related to Colocasia and Caladium : of easy culture 

 and management, growing in any soil, but preferring a low, moist situation. Splendid tropical effects can be 

 produced. 

 Illnstris. Leaves heavily blotched with black-purple. One of the most striking and beautiful of all. 



Attains a height of three or four feet. "Will grow in the water or in a very wet place. 50 cents each. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



This is a comparatively new class of Begonias. We believe that when they become better known they 

 will be one of our most popular classes of plants. They are of the easiest culture, and produce their large, 

 brilliant, showy flowers in the greatest profusion throughout the summer and autumn. In colors they 

 embrace all the shades, from pure white to the darkest scarlet and crimson. "When they die down in the 

 autumn the bulbs should be kept in dry sand in a warm place until spring. (Single) dry bulbs, 25c to 50c 

 each, §2.50 to $5 per doz.; (double) dry bulbs, 50c to $1 each, according to quality. Pots in April, 35c, 50c, 

 75c and §1 each. 



NEW DWARF CALLA. 



Little Gem. This perfect little gem has not been praised too much. It has been growing during the 

 past two years in rich, moist soil, where the common Calla grows to the height of three feet, the Little 

 Gem has never attained a greater height than ten to fifteen inches, and is almost constantly in bloom. 

 Strong plants, 60c; small plants, 25c; $2.50 to $5 per doz. 



WHITE CALLA LILY. 



This splendid Lily might now be appropriately called Lily of California, where it grows as luxuriantly 

 as it ever did in the land of the Sphinx and the Pyramids. In every garden are large bunches of its snowy 

 flowers, long drive ways are lined with it and hedges made of it. Acres of land in various parts of the 

 country are devoted to its culture for the eastern market. I make a specialty of the Calla and can furnish 

 splendid bulbs in all sizes, ranging from three-quarter inch to two inches in diameter. 5c, 10c, 15c and 

 25c each; 35c, 75c, §1.25 and f2.50 per dozen, post paid. Special rates by the hundred. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower border or for planting out upon the lawn ; 

 it will grow in any good soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best results it should be planted 

 where it will obtain plenty of water, and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage, light green, When full 

 size, it stands six feet high, and bears immense leaves three to four feet long by two and one-half feet wide. 

 Medium size, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. Second size bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. Large, 35c each; 

 $3.50 per dozen. Extra large, 50c each. 



CYCLAMEN. 



Perpetual bloomer, exquisitely fragrant, medium-sized flowers. 



C. Emperor William. Deep red, pink, and white with dark eye. 10c to 25c each; 75c, 81.25,82 per dozen. 



C. Mt. Blanc. Pure white. Wonderful bloomer, very small bulbs will bloom, medium-sized bulbs fre- 

 quently give 60 buds and blossoms at once. 10c to 25c each ; 75c, $1.25, $2 per dozen. 



