THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY. 
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TRADESCANTIA Multicolor. Its prettily striped leaves show 
every tint of silver, bronze-green, pinkish-crimson, rose, and gray, in 
their markings. An extra fine basket plant. 10c each. 
TECOMA VELUTINA. It isa mostshowy and valuable flower- 
ing shrub; far superior to’ Tecoma Smithii, in that it blooms when only 
12 inches high from seed. ‘The flowers are larger and a more beautiful 
color, while the plant is never out of bloom. ‘The flowers are like beauti- 
ful Allamandas; large, gloxinia-like, pure golden-yellow; in great splen- 
did spikes or clusters. It grows into a good sized tree in California. Half 
hardy; easily grown from seed. 25c to 50c each. 
Three Fine Salvias. 
Salvia Splendens grandiflora pendula. A _ beautiful variety 
that bears very long drooping spikes of flowers, larger and handsomer 
than the old splendens. 25c each. 
Salvia, “Scarlet and Gold.’” A handsome sort, that grows in 
round bushy plants, with bright golden leaves, and vivid scarlet flowers. 
15c to 25c each; $1.50 to $2.50 doz. 
Salvia Splendens compacta. A drooping bedding plant that 
grows in compact form, and produces numerous spikes of scarlet flowers. 
20c each, $2.00 a doz. 
Violets. 
The ground for these sweet flowers should be level, well cultivated 
and thoroughly mulched with rotted manure or leaf mold. The plants 
should be set out from 1to2 feet apart, 3 feet between rows. They 
require watering at least once a week, with an occasional sprinkling in 
the evening or early in the morning. 
VIOLET “La France.” A fine large violet, even prettier than 
the beautiful ‘‘Princess of Wales.’’ The petals of the flowers are broader, 
and the color a brighter blue. 10c each; 75c doz. 
“Farquhar” Violet. ‘This is said to be the finest double violet in 
cultivation. Color, a clear, beautiful dark blue; flowers with long stems, 
very fragrant. 10c each; 75c doz. 
Princess of Wales. The foliage is very handsome, the flowers are 
large, most exquisite and deliciously fragrant, and measure 1% inches 
across; the color is a lovely violet-blue. The stems are 8 to 10inches long. 
Sc each; 50c doz.; $3.00 per hundred. 
Swanley White. <A pure white double violet exquisitely pretty and 
sweet. 5c each; 50c doz. 
