30 MES. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERDS ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 



New Abutilon Primrose. A charming variety of my own, having a light airy 

 habit of growth, very pretty foliage, and lovely primrose-yellow flowers on long- 

 stems; they have a bronze-green calyx, that makes a fine contrast with the pale 

 yellow blossoms. 15 cts. 



Native Daughter. A seedling. The flowers are very large with crinkled petals of 

 a deep rose color. The inside of the flower is of a lighter shade; the base of the 

 petals a metallic or purplish rose, that reminds one of the charming effect seen in 

 Cereus Ackermanii. The flowers grow in clusters and have long stems. The 

 buds are perfectly round, and of a beautiful pea-green color before opening. The 

 contrast of color is very beautiful. 20 cts. 



Monte Christo. A new seedling abutilon, with very large flowers, dark orange-red 

 on the outside; inside the flower, rich orange, netted with red. The petals are 

 very broad, and each rolls back on one side, a beautiful contrast between the 

 lining and outside of the flower. It resembles the old variety Sensation, but is 

 much richer in color and double its size. A splendid variety. 15 cts. each. 



MAGNIFICENT NEW COLEIJS. 



Nothing can be more beautiful than these gorgeous plants ; they are most sat- 

 isfactory for house plants and do well when bedded out inthegarden. My collection 

 embraces a grand variety of the most brilliant colors. New seedlings, many of the 

 older named sorts from other collections, and some splendid new seedlings of my 

 own, many beautifully fringed varieties, some with immense leaves, some with the 

 most exquisite colorings imaginable. Thirty-six very choice varieties. In ordering 

 state colors desired and a selection will be made that cannot fail to please. 10 cts., 

 15 cts. and 20 cts. each, according to variety and size of plants. $1.00, $1.50, and 

 $2.00 doz. 



FIBROUS or SHRUBBY BEGONIAS. 



Begonias are my great specialty, and all varieties, new and old, are welcomed 

 and given room. They respond generously to ordinary care, and flourish and bloom 

 outside all the 3'ear, many kinds growing to immense size in a few years. The more 

 tender varieties with large foliage do better grown in lathhouses, where they are 

 somewhat screened from sun and winds. I have a very large collection. 

 Argentea Guttata. The leaves are oblong and pointed, notched and serrated; the 



colors bronze-purple with silvery markings ; flowers white; a good bloomer, and 



a fine shrubby plant of the easiest culture. 10 to 25 cts. 

 Snow- Wreath. Dainty, shining foliage and a profusion of snowv white flowers. 



10 to 25 cts. 

 Edmoudsoni. Low growing, with thick, shining, dark olive-green foliage, red on 



the underside; long panicles of airy flowers ; great winter bloomer. 10 to 25 cts. 

 Verschaffeltii. Very large tropical leaves; panicles of pink flowers on long stems. 



15 to 50 cts. 

 Jessie. Handsome shaded foliage and elegant trusses of pink flowers. 20 to 35 cts. 

 Vernon. Numerous flowers of a brilliant orange-carmine color, foliage glossy red ; 



the staminate flowers with their bright yellow centres contrast admirably with 



the brilliant red meta llic foliage. 10 and 25 cts. 

 Alba Perfecta Grandiflora. Foliage resembles the well-known Rubra, but the 



flowers are pure white and borne in fine pendant clusters. 10 to 25 cts. 

 Argyrostigma Picta. Sometimes called " Angels' Wings." Leaves are smooth 



and thickly covered with clear silver spots, the underside crimson; flowers white, 



tinged with pink. 10 to 25 cts. 

 Manicata Aurea. Most beautifully variegated plant; leaves large, glossy, smooth, 



a delicate shade of green, blotched profusely with bright golden-yellow; flowers 



bright pink. 35 to 50 cts. 

 Sandersonii. Coral Begonia; flowers scarlet-crimson, borne in profusion for 



months at a time. 10 to 20 cents. 

 Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. One of the most showy and best begonias. 



Fine, large foliage. Flowers deep rare red. Perfectly lovely in bud and full 



bloom. The yellow, quivering stamens form a fine contrast, and add to the great 



beauty of the flowers. Grows very fast and is always in bloom. 10 to 25 cts. 

 McBethii. Fine cut foliage; flowers waxy white in panicles; a fine bedding plant. 



10 to 25 cts. 

 Robusta. The clusters of coral-red buds are most beautiful and chaste in appear- 

 ance. Makes fine bushy plants. 10 to 25 cts. 



