54 THroposra B. SHEPHERD CoMPANY’S OATALOGUE 
Secunda. Low-growing, light green rosettes and pretty red flowers; fine for borders. 5c, 
10c, and 15¢ each; 40c, 75e and $1.00 per dozen. 
Secunda Glauca. Resembling the above, but prettier: with glaucuous green leaves. 
Flowers bright red, de, 10c, 15¢ and 20c each; 50c, 75¢ and $1.00 doz. 
EUPHORBIAS. Very peculiar plants; some thorny, some with slender stems without leaves, 
some with large foliage, others ag if carved ont of hard wood; all very interesting. 
Grandicornis, One of the handsomest varieties. It looks as if carved from wood, the 
branches are angled and spined, and partly twisted. Variegated dark and light green. Cuts 
25c; small plants, 40e. 
Grantii. Quite distinct; leaves large and handsomely variegated. It grows to be almost a 
tree; very stately. 15c, 25c to50c each Cuts, 10c. 
Splendens or Crown of Thorns. A very interesting, thorny plant, that bears very 
beautiful bright scarlet flowers on slender stems. Always in bloom. Very showy in the garden. 
20c each, cuts 10c. 
Candelabra, A most handsome slender-stemmed variety of tree-like and very bushy 
growth. i5¢ to-25e each; cuttings 5c to 10e. 
Lactea, Another beautiful plant of upright eandelabra-like growth. The stems are marked 
diagonally with alternate bands of yellow and green and look as if carved from wood. 35e. 
Grandidentata. An interesting variety, tree-like in growth with triangular branches. Cuts 
1d5c, plants 25ce. 
Cereiformis Very handsome. Grows upright globular with regular ridges meeting ata 
common center and is formed like many of the upright varieties of Cereus. Small plants 50c. 
FOURCROYA Lindenii. This valuable plant is a most beautiful and rare variety with 
broad, waved, thick green leaves, margined with white and pink. It resembles the century 
plant in style of growth but is much more refined ane graceful. It makes an effective pot plant; 
fine for house and conservatory, and also a very striking ornament in the garden. Small plants 
50e each; larger, 75c to $2 00. 
GASTERIAS. Resembling Aloes in their leaves and habit of grawth. They are very satis- 
factory as house plants or for bedding out in the garden; and stand moving Well. Very hand- 
some and showy, and bearing long spikes of brilliant scarlet and green waxen flowers that keep 
for along time. The leaves are tongue-shaped, spotted with white or light green, or have raised 
spots of white. Some plants have large broad leaves, and others narrow. Three fine sorts. All 
are very handsome, 10c, 25e to 50c each, 50c, $1.00 to $2.80 doz. 
HAWORTHIA. Small Agave-shaped plants. Natives of South Africa. Dainty and of perfect 
form. Desirable for window plants. Have delicate small flowers, pink striped with green, on 
long wire-like stems. Need partial shade. 
H. Atrovirens. Small pointed leaves closely dotted with raised white dots. Grows six 
inches tall. 25e each. 
H. Cymbiformis. New and rare with thick, succulent three-sided leaves which are semi- 
transparent. 20e to 40c. 
H. Margaritifera. Slender light green leaves, three inches long, and closely covered with 
tiny raised white specks. 20c each. 
H. Rugosa. Very dark green, nicely crinkled. 20c. 
H. Subpapillosa. Dark green with raised white dots. A good bloomer. 20c and 30e. 
H, Translucens. A delicate succulent plant with recurving translucent leaves, the veins 
contrasting well, 20c and 30c. 
KLEINIA Articulata or Candle Plant. Large, round fleshy stems of a pretty frosted ap- 
pearance, distinctly marked with curious designs, foliage cut like ivy, and prettily tinted purple 
underneath; inconspicuous yellow flowers. 10c to 20c each; cuttings 5c each. 
Spiculosa. Tall growing species, stems about 18 inches high, and not fleshy. Leaves are 
terete in shape, resembling those of Othonna or ‘‘Pickle Plant,’ only larger and two or more 
inches long. The whole plant has a beautiful blue tint that makes a fine contrast to green 
shades, useful for borders of cactus beds, or for boxes or pots. Cuts 5c, 10e; 50c, 75e doz; $3,50 
$5.00 hun; for plants one-half more. 
