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



Spidilosa. Tall-growing species, stems about 18 inches high, and net 

 fleshy. Leaves are terete in shape, resembling those of Othonna or "Pickle 

 Plant," only larger and 2 or more inches long. The whole plant is of a bluish 

 color. Each 10c to 25c : cuttings 5c. 



RHIPSA"LIS. "Mistletoe Cactus." Very peculiar plants. Some have long, 

 fleshy, whip-like branches, and white berries similar to mistletoe: some resemble 

 mesembryanthemums, and some are mistaken for epiphyllums. The flowers are 

 small, but produced in great abundance. Six sorts. Each 15c to 50c. 



STAPEIjIA. "Starfish Cactus." Very curious plants, with fleshy leaves 

 and flowers shaped like a starfish. 



Variegata. Flowers buff -yellow, spotted maroon-red. Each 10c to 25c. 



Grandif loi*a . A rare variety, with very large, star-shaped flowers: color 

 of a rich maroon -red, covered with long, reddish hairs. Each 15c, 25c and 50c. 



Two other sorts. Each 15c to 25c. 



SEMPEEVIVUM Barbatum . A beautiful and rare variety, with thick, 

 furzy, light green leaves, forming a very loose but regular rosette, deeply 

 depressed at the center. Sometimes the plants measure 18 inches across, and are 

 very handsome. The leaves are narrow at the base and broad at the ends, with a 

 point in the center. Small plants, each 25c; large, each $1.00, by express. 



In orderins; alwavs make a second choice list. 



CACTI. 



There is scarcely a month in the year that a fine show of flowers cannot be had 

 from a selection of cacti. About the middle of February the Mamillarias put 

 forth their dainty circles of flowers, and are soon followed by the Eehinopsis with 

 their large, satiny, funnel-shaped blooms, after which the brilliant Phyllocactus 

 bursts into bloom. The grand night bloomers, C. grandiflora, C. McDonaldi and 

 Phyllocactus latifrons commence blooming in April, The Echinocactus comes on 

 about the same time. All through the months of August, September and October 

 C. triangularis opens its magnificent flowers. So that with a collection containing 

 a variety, cacti can be had in bloom nearly all the year. Choice collection of a 

 dozen pretty varieties, sent by mail, $2.00 to $5.00; two dozen choice varieties, 

 $5.00 to $9.00. Extra large plants, prices on application. 



AXHALONIUM Williarnsii. The top of the plant is round, without 

 any spines. Root long and turnip -shaped; a very curious cactus indeed, and 

 extremely attractive; flowers pale rose. "Dumpling" and "Turnip" Cactus are 

 names given to it. Each 20c to 50c. 



ASTEOPHYTUM Myriostigma. "Bishop's Hood." This, at a glance, 

 appears to be scarcely a living plant; so regular, rigid, and unplant-like is its 

 form, than one might imagine it had been carved from a piece of stone, beautifully 

 spotted all over; fine yellow flowers. Prefers a sandy soil. Each 75c. 



CEREUS. 



Triangularis. "Night Bloomer." Outside it grows to immense propor- 

 tions, and if planted near a dwelling the branches will flatten themselves against 

 the side of the house, sending out long white roots on each side which attach 

 themselves tightly until the stems become hardened, when they loosen and hang 

 like heavy gray strings. The flowers are superb; immense size, fine creamy- 

 white, with magnificent clusters of silky stamens and a light yellow pistil. Bloom- 

 ing plants, each 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 up to $5.00. Cuttings, 10c to 20c. 



