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E. Sheppard & Sons' Catalogue of Plants. 
HYDRANGEA. 
(Thomas Hogf;.) 
One of the novelties introduced from Japan. It belongs to the Hortense section 
of the family, but it is a far more free and abundant bloomer than any other kind. 
The flowers are of the purest white, and of very firm texture. The plants blossom 
when quite small, and continue in bloom for a great length of time. A valuable 
plant for cemetery decoration. Having a large stock, we have put them at a very 
low price. Price, 25 cts. to S2.00 each. 
IRIS. 
The Iris are a very beautiful class of plants. They are of various shades of 
blue, purple, white, and yellow. Perfectly hardy, and require no attention after 
being planted. Price, 25 cts. each ; S2.50 per do/.. 
IXORAS. 
Keautiful stove-flowering plant, producing large truss of orange-colored flowers. 
I. Williamaii. I. Cocciiiea Superba. 
JAPANESE MAPLES. 
These Maples are among the mo.st beautiful and interesting additions to our 
ornamental deciduous trees or shrubs that have been made within the past few 
years. They are low trees or shrubs, with erect stems, the branches more or less 
spreading in the different varieties, and clothed with foliage that is developed in a 
greater variety of form and color than in any other species of deciduous trees 
known. 
KLEINIA REPENS. 
A very pretty, succulent plant, with long, roundish, glaucous leaves. A very 
desirable basket-plant. Price, 25 cts. each. 
LANTANA CALIFORNICA. 
One of the finest varieties out ; the habit is very dwarf and compact ; the flowers 
are bright gulden orange ; an abundant bloomer ; very desirable for bedding. 
Price, 10 cts. to 25 cts. each ; Ji.oo to $2.50 per doz. 
LOBELIAS. 
Plants of easy growth, well adapted for bedding, edging, rockeries, baskets, etc. 
Price, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 
LOMARIA GIBBA. 
A green-house Tree-Fern, of the most elegant growth, adapted for every purpose ; 
graceful in its feathery fronds; easy of culture in any shady wood-earth; grows 
