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



A. Americana. The Century Plant. This species and its varieties are perfectly hardy in California. 



Known also as the American Aloe, in Central America as Carata and Pita, in India as Cutthaler nar 



or Banskeora. Besides being a splendid decorative plant is very valuable for its fiber. Grows here in 



the open : grows to an immense size. In Mexico the pulque beverage is prepared from the young flower 



stalks of this species and A. Mexicana. 25c, 35c, 50c, $1 each. 

 A. Americana Melleri-picta. One of the handsomest varieties. Center of the leaves green, with broad 



white stripes on the margin. The exact reverse of A. Medio-picta. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 up to $5 for large 



specimens. 

 A. Striata. A very beautiful new variety. Foliage handsomely striated with green and white, no two 



leaves being marked alike. 75c each. 



ALOES. 



This genus of highly beautiful plants should be more grown. They furnish the " bitter aloes" of medi- 

 cine. The juice of the leaves (of any species) is useful for dressing wounds, cuts or bruises, and all are hand- 

 some and odd in leaf and flower. All require perfect drainage, but are not particular as to soil. 

 A. Fruticosa. One of the choicest and most ornamental of all. The thick, fleshy leaves are recurved and 



serrate ; flower-spike 2 or 3 high, bearing a terminal raceme of orange-red flowers, resembling those of 



the Bed-Hot Poker plant. 25c to $1 each. 

 A. Grandidenteata. Thick, fleshy, transparent, broad foliage, spotted, light green ; handsome coral-red 



flowers on candelabra-like stems. 20c, 50c, 75c, $1 each. 

 A. Mitreformis. Dark, handsome green leaves, with pretty yellow thorns. Grows tall. 20c, 50c, 75c each. 

 A. Yariegata, or Pheasant-breasted Aloe. Leaves spirally arranged, face concave; back keeled, bright 



green, copiously striped with light gray on both sides. I have never been able to supply the demand 



for this beautiful plant, which always sells on tight. Its flower-spikes are really magnificent. 50cto $1.50. 

 A. . Low-growing, thick, light green foliage; increases fast and easily grown. 25c to 50c each. 



CASTERIAS. 



Four varieties. Small, 25c each. 



ECHEVERIAS. 



Six sorts. 15c to 50c each. 



FOURCROYA CUBENSIS. 



A splendid decorative plant, very stately, grows fast, 15c to 50c each; fine specimens, $1.50 each. 



MESEMBRIANTHEMUMS. 



Six beautiful varieties, 10c to 25c each. 



SEDUMS. 



Six fine sorts, 15 to 25c each. 

 ROCHEA FALCATA. 



A fine succulent plant from South Africa ; distinct in the color of its fleshy leaves, which are of a frosty 

 gray They bear large spikes of orange-yellow flowers, which are handsome and remain perfect for 

 weeks; the plant is very attractive and of easy culture. Quite rare. 50c to $1. 



YUCCAS. 



Y. Aloefolia Yariea:ata. Leaves striped with white makes elegant spscimens for the lawn in summer 

 and for parlor or hall during winter; rare and always admired by every one who sees it. For elegant 

 coloring of the leaves, which have often pink shades at the base. The plant endures dry air and dust 

 very well, and is fine for house culture. Price, $1.25 to $2. 



STAPELIAS. 



Although this genus of plants does not belong to the Cactus family, it is generally grown with them on 

 account of its beautiful star-shaped flowers. Their offensive odor is nothing against their attractiveness. All 

 the Stapelias are natives of the Cape of Good Hope, and are of the easiest culture. During winter they 

 require light and a warm place, and in summer they may be placed on the window-sill in a sunny place, 

 watering them occasionally. 



8. Yariesrata. Bears beautiful flowers, having a leathery texture; color, buff yellow, with maroon mark- 

 ings; blooms when quite small. The joints or young plants must not be buried in the soil ; they soon 

 form large masses. Prices range from 15c to 50c. 

 S. Grandiflora. A much larger plant than the above; the flowers often measure 4 inches across, and 

 are completely covered with reudish hairs; blooms in large clusters, one of those rare plants seldom met 

 with. 25c. 



RHIPSALIS. 



E. Salicoruoides. The Mistletoe Cactus or Coral Cactus. Yerv distinct in habit from other Cacti. 

 10c to $1. 



