TueEoposiA B. SHEPHERD CoMPANY’S CATALOGUE 47 
STEPHANOTIS Floribunda. A rare old greenhouse climber, that grows outside in Cali- 
fornia. It has large, thick, dark green leaves and bears clusters of creamy-white, exquisitely 
fragrant flowers, measuring over an inch in diameter. 25c, 50c and $1.00. 
TECOMA Jasminoides. A very handsome climber, and always admired. Glossy foliage 
and clusters of large flaring, trumpet like flowers, white with maroon-red throat, and pink with 
ared throat. White and pink 25c to 50c each. 
Jasminoides Alba. Weare able for the first time, having a good stock plant of our own 
to offer some good plants of this rare climber. _The flowers are pure white, with a pale 
yellow throat. They are larger, of heavier texture than the older varieties, and the lobes of the 
flower tube are full and overlap each other, giving a soft: effect to its great clusters of snowy 
flowers that is very beautiful. 50c to $1.00 each. 
Mackenii Rosea. A remarkably handsome climber from South Africa with handsome 
foliage and magnificent racemes of large showy flowers, that resemble pink azaleas. They are 
old rose, pink, veined darker pink. It is very vigorous and grows an immense size. This beau- 
tiful plant can scarcely be too highly recommended. 25c to 50c. 
TACSONIA Sutherlandi. Of vigorous habit, with handsome, large, shining, three-lobed 
foliage; strong texture, and rich dark green. The flowers measure 4 inches across. The color 
is an exquisite carmine-rose, shaded darker in the center, with a tiny purple fringe around the 
throat. A grand climber outside in California. Fine for conservatory. Should be sent out 
with soil. 25c to $1.00 each. 
MILITARIS. A superb new variety with large flowers of rich shaded metalic carmine with 
velvety scarlet glints through the center of petals. A luxuriant climber and fine bloomer. 50c. 
SOLANUM Jasminoides. Potato jasmine, an old climber but always acceptable because 
ofits rapid growth, graceful habit and numerous clusters of pretty white flowers. It is beautiful 
and showy when well grown. 15ce 25c. 
Jasminoides Variegata. Like the above except that the foliage is beautifully variegated 
with white. 25c¢ and 50ce. 
CHOICE BULBS. 
Amaryllis. 
Amaryllis are among the most decorative and useful bulbs for the California garden. They 
are perennial and should not be moved or divided oftener than once in three or four years. 
They form large strong clumps that send up a great many gorgeous blossoms lasting for two or 
three weeks. By having a variety of amaryllis, a succession of bloom may be had from April till 
the last of October 
OUR SEEDLINGS. We make a specialty of choice Amaryllis and grow a great many hybrid 
seedlings every year. We have strong blooming bulbs of the Empress of India type, crosses on 
California hybrids which are superb. Large flaring flowers 7 or 8 inches across, with broad 
petals, most brilliant shades of scarlet, lined flushed and penciled; beautiful, refined flowers with 
an absence of the green throat so objectionable to many Amaryllis. Large selected bulbs $1 ea. 
$10.00 dozen. Choice mixed 25¢ to 50c¢ each; $2.50 to $4.00 doz. Choice young bulbs 34 to 1 
inch in diameter 15c each, $1.25 doz ; $8.00 hundred; 50 at $1.00 rates. This is a fine oppor- 
tunity to to obtain rare bulbs at very low rates as our young seedlings are from our very choicest 
strain. 
Aulica or Lily of the Palace. Summerand autumn bloomer. Handsome broad foliage 
and large spreading wide open flowers of rich crimson-scarlet, lined and penciled white and 
maroon. Blooming bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 doz.; larger bulbs, 50c to 75c each; monsters $1.50; 
$4.0) to $6.00 doz. 
Defiance. A superb variety with immense trumpet-shaped sweet scented flowers; very 
broad petals, rich red, lined through the center with white penciled maroon. A grand variety 
that blooms at intervals through the year. Large bulbs from 50c to $1.00; monster bulbs, 3 to 
} inches in diameter $2.00. 
Formosissima or Jacobean Lily. A beautiful variety that blooms at intervals during 
the year. It is brilliant scarlet, and has two upright and three drooping petals. A very attrac- 
tive and graceful flower, beautiful for borders and lines; fine for pots. 10c to 25c each; monster 
bulbs $2.00 and $3.00 doz. 
