34 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD'S ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 



"Mine, de Lesseps." Beautiful foliage, and handsome large light pink 

 flowers. Each 15e to 25c. 



Springtime. The young growth is very dark olive-green, spotted with sil- 

 ver and lined with purplish red. The older leaves are light green with a trans- 

 parent white edge. The flowers are very numerous, of medium size, greenish 

 white, tinged with pink. Each 15c to 25c. 



Foliosa. A very pretty variety, with small foliage resembling Hybrida Mul- 

 tiflora, but much prettier; the leaves being daintily crinkled at the edges. Small 

 drooping pink flowers. Each 10c to 25c. 



Pictaviense. Underside of leaf purplish red; face, bronzy green, dotted 

 silver; flowers in large clusters well above the foliage; an elegant variety, a cross 

 between Scharfiana and Metallica. Each 20c. 



Haageana. A seedling rrom Scharfiana; leaves large, bronze green, and 

 red beneath; flowers very large and similar to Nitida in form and color. A grand 

 variety. Each 20c. 



Duchartreii. Purplish red leaves, blooms in large panicles, somewhat after 

 the style of Metallica, but much larger; of glistening texture. Each 20c. 



Alba Picta. Small leaves, in handsame branches, dotted silver. Each 10c. 



Mirabtmda. Clear green leaves with silver markings; large pointed leaves 

 of elegant form. Each 15c to 25c. 



Thnrstoni. A very beautiful variety; a seedling from Metallica. with thick 

 bronze shining green foliage, rich red underneath: very pretty flowers. Each 

 15c to 25c. 



Washingtoniana Rosea. A dark green foliage, covered with a felt-like 

 substance, large panicles of deep rose flowers, free winter-bloomer. Each 10c. 



Wasliingtoniana Alba. Immense panicles of pure white flowers, with 

 fine glossy leaves, good winter-bloomer. Each 10c. 



Erfordia. It will stand the strong heat and sun in summer, and is one mass 

 of blooms from June until frost. It is also a very showy pot plant. Habit of 

 growth, strong and compact; color deep rosy pink. Each 10c to 25c. 



Twelve 10c Begonias for $1. 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



Everyone can grow Tuberous Begonias, and they are so cheap they are within the 

 reach of all purses. There is no plant that gives so much gorgeous and elegant 

 beauty for little money and little care. The flowers come in every conceivable 

 shade of red, from the most delicate blush, through shades of pink salmon, terra 

 cotta, scarlet, crimson, to almost maroon red; from the palest straw color, through 

 all yellows and shades of orange. Pure white, also, and white variously tinged, 

 bewildering and fascinating to behold. The foliage is very beautiful], the flowers 

 very large. Dry bulbs, each 15c. Assorted colors, per doz. $1.^0T Started in 

 pots, each 25c to 35c; per dozen $2.00 to $3.00. Double dry bulbs, separate 

 colors, each 2J)<ff per doz. $2.00. 



Single Dahlias are exciting much interest. Grow them from seed. My dwarf 

 single Dahlia seed will give superb varieties. No named varieties offered are any 

 finer. A bed of these is an unlimited source of pleasure. 



