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MBS. THEODOSIA B. SHZPHEED'S ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 



A. Temiissiinus. Resembling the above, but with a filmy, feathery growth.^" Also 

 very valuable as a pot plant, or for decoration and bouquets. 23 and 50 cts. 

 each. 



A. SPEEXGEEI. This very beautiful newtraihng vine is one of the most valuable 

 introductions sent out in many years. It grows Very rapidly and forms handsome 

 plants in a short time. The branches alt start from the roots and in the open 

 ground on old plants, attain a height of six feet or more. For several months in 

 the year it is wreathed with innumerable white fiowers that grow in spikes from 

 l 1 ^ to 1 inches in length: the fragrance is dehghtful. For mixing with cut 

 flowers or for decorative purposes it is unequaled. It is one of the prettiest 

 plants imaginable for hanging baskets, or to trail from brackets or shelves. 15, 

 25 to 50 cts. each. 



ASPARAGUS PIjTJMOSUS NAKUJ 



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

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

 or three years, clinging to stones, brick or wood- work with the greatest tenacity. 

 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. 



Rovalii. 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 lomr wreaths. The contrast in color and 

 size of the new and old growth makes it very effective. It is gorgeous in autumn. 

 15 to 2.') cts. each. 



