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k. Sheppard & Sous' Catalogue of Plants. 
PHORMTUM TENAX VARIEGATUM. 
A variegaied form of the well-known New Zealand Flax. The leaves, which arc 
often six feet long, are of a dark green color, distinctly marked with broad stripes 
of yellow, more than half the leaf being fre([uently of the latter color. Is is very 
ornamental for con.servatory and summer flower-garden decoration. Price, S3.00. 
p()insp:ttia pulcherrima. 
A magnificent plant, producing, about Christmas, the most gorgeous bracts of 
rich vermilion, which often measure one foot in,diametcr, and remain in perfection 
several weeks. Price, 50 cts. to ,ki.oo each. 
l*OINSETTIA 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 CARXEA VARIEGATA. 
A beautiful, variegated, grass-like plant of dwarf habit ; an excellent plant for 
atjuariums, ferneries, etc. Price, 25 cts. each. 
RHYXCHOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES. 
A beautiful green-house climber ; flowers pure white and very fragrant; a valuable 
winter-blooming plant. Price, 25 cts. each. 
R HODODEND RONS. 
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 dililicult to manage, 
retjuiring special care and what is called peat soil; and it was at one time believed 
that they would not thrive in any other. K.xperience, 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 S5.00 each. 
HYRRIl) TEA ROSES. 
Camoens. A bright China rose. 
Beauty of Stapleford. Pale pinkish rose, shaded darker in center. 
Duke of Connaught. Dark, rich crimson ; immense size. 
Jean Sisley. Rosy lilac, turning to bright pink in center ; large and full. 
Pierre Guillot. Bright dazzling red; petal bordered with white; very large, with 
erect flowers, well formed; very free bloomer; growth vigorous. 
Reine Marie Henriette. A red Gloire de Dijon; large and full climbing. 
This superb variety is the only one in this class. 
