E. SHEPPARD & SONS’ CATALOGUE OF PLANTS. 
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RHODODENDRONS. 
We would call the attention of onr patrons to our superior stock of hardy 
Rhododeudrons. These beautiful plants are yet but little cultivated, 
undoubtedly in a great degree from the general impression that they are 
difficult to manage, requiring special care and what is called peat soil, and it 
was at one time believed that they would not thrive in any other. Experience, 
however, proves the contrary, and it is now found that Rhododendrons thrive 
in almost any soil that does not contain lime. Strong plants, well set with 
buds, from two to three feet high, $2.00 to $5.00 each. 
BENNETT’S HYBRID TEA ROSES. 
Beauty op Stapi.eford. Pale pinkish rose, shaded darker in centre ; good 
form. 
Duchess of Connaught. Delicate silvery rose, with a bright salmon 
centre, sweetly scented. 
Duchess of Westminster. Bright cerise, very large. 
Hon. Geo. Bancroft. Bright rosy crimson, edged with bright red, large 
and of fine form. • 
Jean Sisley. Rosy lilac, turning to bright pink in centre, large and full. 
Michael Saunders. Bronzey-pink, sweet-scented, very large, and of good 
form. 
Nancy Lee. Bright satin rose, of good form. 
Pearl. Flesh color, not large, but well formed. 
Viscountess Falmouth. Very delicate pinkish rose, tinged with darker 
pink, large and of good form. 
Price, 25 to 50 cts. each ; $2.50 to $4.50 per dozen. 
CHOICE TEA ROSES. 
Aline Sisley. Deep purplish rose, shaded violet-red, medium size, fine 
form, delicious fragrance. 
Catherine Mekrmet. Delicate flesh-color, large, fine show-flower. 
Comtesse Riza du Parc. Beautiful metallic rose, changing to pink, large, 
full, and good form. 
Cornelia Cook. Creamy white, very large. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Crimson, most desirable color, fine form. 
Mdme. Bravy. Cream, centre blush, beautiful shape. 
Mdme. Camille. Delicate rose, violet shade, veined flowers, very large and 
full ; a fine rose. 
Mdme. Surtot. White, large, full, and fairly formed. 
Mdme. Wii.lemoz. Creamy white, centre tinted with fawn, petals very 
thick and fairly formed. 
Pearl dks Jardins. Straw-color, very flue, one of the best. 
Pearl de Lyons. Deep form and apricot, a beautiful large rose. 
Price 25 to 50 cts. each; $2.50 to $4.60 per dozen. 
