14 THeEoposta B. SHEPHERD CoMPANY’S CaTALOGUE 
Snowdrift. A most exquisite snowy-white poppy, with beautiful fringed petals. Very 
double. 5c pkt. 
Fayal. Most beautiful and dainty of all poppies, every conceivable shade of red, pink, 
maroon and white, self and variegated, double and single, large and small flowers. 5c pkt. 
Tulip Flowered. A new poppy of great brilliancy and beauty, having a flower which in 
shade and color resembles a great flaming tulip. Its color is most intense scarlet, and it ‘blooms 
at least two weeks earlier than any other poppy. 5c pkt.; one pkt. each variety, 50c. 
ROSE NANA, Multiflora Perpetua “Little Midget’? or ‘‘Baby Rose’—A class of 
dwarf everblooming diminutive roses that are easily grown from seed; blooming when two or 
three inches high. The leaves are quite small and the little flowers are borne in large clusters, 
double and single, white, pink and red; they are one-half to one inch in diameter, and resemble 
fruit blossoms. They are exquisitely dainty and pretty, and are followed by bright red hips or 
berries, which should be cut away if continual flowering is desired. They make beautiful borders 
for beds. 10c pkt. 
R OSA—Any one can grow roses from seed. The tea rose will bloom when only a few inches 
high, and will give most beautiful varieties. The seeds are slow to germinate, but when once. 
started will make splendid plants in one season. Try fora few varieties. All sorts mixed. 10e pkt. 
ROMNEYA, or “Matilija Poppy.” The great California Tree Peppy. One of the grandest 
of California native plants, with beautiful pure white crinkled petals, and a mass of elegant yel- 
low stamens. The flowers measnre 5 to 6 inches across. It is very difficult to propagate, either 
from roots or seeds; but once started grows without care. It is rarely found in any nursery. 
Very slow to germinate. 10c pkt. 
New Cut and Come Again Stocks. 
Stocks or gilly flowers are among theold fashioned flowers of our childhood, that have never 
lost their charm, and are still enjoyed for their fragrance and beauty. These new ten weeks 
stocks are perpetual bloomers. As the naine indicates, they are cut and come again. 
Oriole, a fine, soft lovely yellow. Dazzler, a glowing crimson. Splendora, fine violet blue. 
Winsome, beautiful light blne. Princess Alice, pure white. Splendid Mixed. Each 
10e per pkt. 
Giant Perfection—Too much cannot be said in praise of giant perfection stocks. All who 
have ever seen them bloom are delighted. Their growth is strong, and the magnificent spikes of 
very large double flowers are superb. The colors are white, old rose, maave, pink, purple, red 
and flesh. Each color separate. 10e pkt; mixed, 5¢e pkt; one pkt. each, 50e. 
SOLANUM. Betaceum ‘“‘Tomato Tree.” A fine ornamental tree or shrub, a native of 
South America. The foliage is large and handsome, the branches spreading. The fruit which 
hangs in clusters below the foliage, is the size of a large egg, a beautiful salmon-orange color 
when ripe. 10c pkt; 3 pkts., 20c. 
STREPTOSOLEN. Jamesoni. A beautiful showy plant, with great clusters of brilliant 
flowers; reddish-orange at first, turning to bright yellow later. A persistent and perpetual 
bloomer. Easily grown from seed. i0c pkt. 
SWAINSONIA. Alba. A charming sbrub for the house, with finely divided foliage and long 
spikes of snow white pea-shaped blossoms; invaluable for cut flowers and most ornamental in 
the garden; fine for the conservatory. The seeds germinate very slowly, and should be soaked 
before planting. 15e pkt. 
STOKESIA. Cyanus. A beautiful hardy perennial with large lavender-blue, centaurea-like 
flowers. 10c pkt. 
Splendid New Scarlet Salvias. 
A choice mixture of these brilliant flowering plants, invaluable for bedding or pots, their long 
spikes of vivid scarlet blossoms giving a mass of color all through the season that is strikingly 
beautiful. They continue flowering into late winter and «after being cut back come into full 
bloom again. The new varieties have longer spikes and larger flowers than the old Splendens. 
Easily grown from seed. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. 
Sweet Peas in Lovely Variety. 
Salopian. Deep rich crimson red; very large and fine. 
Burpee’s Brilliant. Bright crimson scarlet. Retains its fresh color in the hottest weather. 
Gorgeous. Brilliant orange salmon, heavily veined in a deeper shade, very large flowers. 
