E. Sheppard & Sous' Catalogue of Plants. 41 
POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA PLENISSIMA. 
One of the most gorgeous of plants. The bracts, or flower leaves, are often 
over a foot in diameter, and of a most brilliant vermilion. Price, 50 cts. to $1.00 
each. 
REINECKIA CARNEA VARIEGrATA. 
A beautiful, variegated, grass-like plant of dwarf habit; an excellent plant for 
aquariums, ferneries, etc. Price, 25 cts. each. 
RHYNCHOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES. 
A beautiful green-house climber, flowers pure white and very fragrant ; a valuable 
winter-blooming plant. Price, 25 cts. each. 
RHODODENDRONS. 
We would call the attention of our patrons to our superior stock of hardy 
Rhododendrons. 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 £■> 00 
to $5.00 each. S 
HYBRID TEA ROSES. 
Camoens. A bright China rose. 
Beauty of Stapleford. Pale pinkish rose, shaded darker in centre. 
Duke of Connaught. Dark, rich crimson ; immense size. 
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. 
Nancy Lee. Bright satin rose, of good form. 
Pierre Guillot. Bright dazzling red; petal bordered with white; very large, with 
erect flowers, well formed; very free bloomer; growth vigorous. 
Reme Marie Henriette. A red Gloire dc Dijon; large and full; climbing. 
This superb variety is the only one in this class. 
Viscountess Falmouth. Very delicate pinkish rose, tinged with darker pink ; 
large and of good form. 
Price, 25 cts. to 50 cts. each ; $2.50 to $4.50 per doz. 
CHOICE TEA ROSES. 
Catherine Merrmet. 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. 
6 
