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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 1911 Rare Plants Choice Flower Seeds CACTI AND SUCCULENTS

Theodosia B. Shepherd Co. Ventura, California u. s. A. Directions for Seed Sowing

The first requisite for seed beds and boxes is preparation of the soil, which should be mellow and friable, a mixture of loam, sand and thoroughly rotted manure or leaf mould. Annuals such as Eschscholtzias, Poppies, Mignonette, Centaureas, Candytuft, Calliopsis, Zinnias, Marigolds, etc,, should be planted where they are to grow, and thinned out when two or three inches high, so each plant may have room to develop. Cosmos can be planted the same way and transplanted if too thick. Petunias, Pansies, Stocks, Asters, Carnations, Dianthus, Daisies, Browallia, Dahlias, Geraniums, Heliotrope and many others are best sown in carefully prepared seed beds or cold frames, and transplanted when two or three inches high. Choose the afternoon of a cool day; have the soil moist and mellow^ so that it crumbles fine in the hand. Do not allow the air to dry out the fine roots, cover them with paper or cloth, as a moment or two of exposure may cause loss. See that the soil comes in between the roots,—use the fingers for this, do not pack them down all together. It is most important that the soil should be pressed down firmly after setting out, so as to hold the plants firmly in the ground, and also to keep out sun and air. Water carefully and deep, and when the ground settles, draw earth over the wet ground to prevent soil from packing. The next day examine the condition of plants and if necessary press the soil down firmly with the toe, as evaporation often leaves it loose and porous. These directions apply to setting out any plants, large or small. In California, late autumn and early winter are most favorable for sowing Pansies, Poppies, Nasturtiums, Eschscholtzias, Stocks, and most perennials, as they love the cool weather for developing their roots, though they may be planted at intervals, most of the year and brought on in succession. The most unfavorable time is July, August and September. Sweet peas and all large seeds should be sown two or three inches deep, other seeds cover about their own depth. Press soil down firmly with a board. Water with a fine spray allowing it to soak in well. It is a good plan to cover seed beds with a light shading to protect them from the hot sun and drying winds until the plants are well up. Fine seeds, like begonias and greenhouse plants, can be sown in cigar boxes with holes in the bottom, which cover with gravel, or broken pots for drainage. Cover with soil carefully prepared, press down level, and sow seeds on surface, sift the lightest covering of sphagnum moss over them. Water from below by holding box over a pan of water, allowing the soil to absorb it. Cover with a piece of glass and keep in the shade; transplant when second or third leaves appear where plants are to grow. Shade till well established. Petunia seed, though fine, does much better if grown in seed beds in a sheltered place in the garden; they require the lightest covering possible and the watering must be done with a fine spray, so as not to dislodge the seed. Plants grown this way are much more vigorous and not apt to damp off, as those grown in boxes. 'A cold frame, which is a small seed bed with a frame around it, and a covering of cloth, is very suitable, where one has but a few seeds. Petunias transplant well when two or three inches high. If the seeds of vines such as Ipomea "Heavenly Blue" and Mina Lobata, are planted in small pots and allowed to fill up with roots and suffer a little for fresh supplies, the plant becomes hardened, or matures more rapidly and attains the blooming season earlier. These seeds if dropped and sprouted in hard ground in the garden, where their root room is curtailed by hardness or dryness of the soil, are sometimes found blooming when quite young which shows that starving the roots causes early maturity, which means earlier blooming. Watch out for slugs. They are death on young vegetation, and do their mischief at night. They leave their shining trails in greenhouse and gardens. They will often destroy an entire bed of young plants in a single night, and do the most damage in late winter and spring. They are from a half inch to five and six inches long, the small ones are equally mischievous. Set traps of carrots and cabbage leaves, or any succulent vegetable, of which they are very fond; look out for them in the early morning or at night. To kill them drop them in dry salt or salt and water. Seeds of Begonias Very few varieties of begonias give seed without being hand fertilized. Among the few, Incarnata, Catalina, Smithii, Erfordia, and the semperflorens types. The latter seed abundantly and are easily grown from seed; blooming with their second or third leaves. Hanging Baskets We make a specialty of pretty hanging baskets from $1.25 up to $2.50. Among the most useful of these is Asparagus Sprengeri, which has more power of endurance than almost any other basket -plant. We have baskets of ferns, begonias and assorted plants, and can ship them in good condition.

To Customers and Friends

We send you most cordial greeting and will be pleased to receive your usual orders for plants, etc. We feel sure you will be pleased with our new plants and seeds. We have enjoyed their daily companionship long enough to know their merits.

When ordering please observe carefully directions for ordering seeds and plants. Always send a second choice list, as we may be short of some varieties. Ask questions on a separate sheet of paper leaving space for answers. Enclose stamps when wishing a reply to letters.

Many of the plants offered in our catalogue are grown only in conservatories or the house in climates where winter prevails; but in Southern California, especially on the coast and a few miles back, most of the plants, bulbs and seeds we offer, can be grown in the open ground all the year. Many plants that attain great proportions in Southern California, never grow more than the height of a few feet in the east. We would suggest to our Eastern customers that they give tender plants, especially begonias, the benefit of open ground culture, partial shade in summer, and before frost to cut them back a little and remove them into pots, thus insuring stronger growth for winter. Much can be learned by experimenting. When we first began to grow tender plants in California we were told they would not grow outside, but we experimented, sometimes losing them, but trying again, till we learned their requirements in this climate.

Our increasing business and the many complimentary letters received encourage us in the belief that flower lovers appreciate our efforts to send out first class stock. One of the lecturers of the Southern Pacific Demonstration train stated that owing to the rigid inspection plants grown in California are less liable to pests and diseases than those from any other state. He urged that prospective purchasers give the preference to California grown plants.

Our cuttings are taken from plants grown in the open the year round and therefore our plants are more vigorous than green house grown plants.

We will make special prices on large collections of begonias, cactus, etc. We are prepared to furnish fine specimen begonias of various sizes. Prices on application. We make a specialty of hanging baskets.

If you cannot make use of this catalogue, kindly hand it to some other flower lover.

Theodosia B. Shepherd Co.

How Ventura is Situated

Ventura is the county seat of Ventura county with a population of 3500 inhabit- ants. It lies in a semicircle at the base of the foothills with the ocean directly in front. East of town, it widens into a broad fertile valley. Its proximity to the ocean and the protection of the hills north and west, give it a warm sheltered situation, that pro- tects it from frosts or heavy winds, and make it the most favorable place on the coast for tender plants. It is on the main line of the coast road, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, the former seventy miles south, the latter, thirty miles north. Visitors at either place can visit our gardens and return the same day. Intending purchasers will be greatly assisted in making selections of plants by a visit to the gardens, where many fine specimens and varieties of all classes of plants are to be seen growing in the open air. Directions for Ordering

Please Read Carefully Before Ordering

Our catalogue is free to all customers. The price is ten cents to new applicants, which will be added in seeds to the first order amounting to 25 cents. Write name and address plainly. We sometimes receive orders with address omitted. Send money by Express, Postoffice Money Order, Bank Draft, or Registered Letter. We cannot be responsible for money lost in the mail. Stamps can be sent for small orders amounting to less than one dollar. On seed orders customers may select seeds to the value of 20 cents additional for each one dollar of their orders. If plants or seeds arrive in bad condition, report must be made within ten days, and we will replace same ; but can pay no attention to complaints made after some time has elapsed. We will be pleased to receive expressions of satisfaction from purchasers regarding our plants and seeds.

We fill no plant orders for less than $1.00, unless 10 cents extra is sent for postage and packing. Always send a second choice list, or state whether money shall be returned if we are out of varieties. We are often put to much unnecessary correspondence, and orders are delayed by failure to comply with this, our frequent request. Express Orders: All plants with soil, and larger sizes, also all heavy bulbs, and cactus, will be sent by express or freight at customer's expense. We will send 20 cents worth of plants extra, our selection, on each dollar, where orders are sent by express. Mail Orders. We send only small plants without soil by mail postpaid. Customers may select 10c worth of plants extra on each dollar. This premium on plants applies only to price per single plant, not on collections or plants by the dozen, or on rhubarb or cactus. When plants are sent by express we always send extras to help cover charges. We always take into consideration the cost of express and send no unnecessary weight, making charges as light as possible to customers. Express charges are generally 8c per lb., sometimes less, on packages not exceeding 4 lbs., and on larger packages it is lower, being less when sent by a through company. When packages are transferred to two or three companies charges are higher. Rates can always be learned at local express offices. Be sure to give directions how plants shall be sent, otherwise we send by express. Write questions or requests for any information on a separate sheet of paper, leaving a blank space for replies.

Treatment of Plants on Arrival

Plants shipped by express or freight suffer little, if any, as the roots get disturbed but very little if taken out of pots. Some water and shade for a few days will re-estab- lish them. With plants received by mail more care and precaution have to be taken on arrival. On all plants to be shipped by mail the soil has to be removed from the roots in order to lessen the weight, and damp moss and paper take the place of the soil. If plants are the least wilted on arrival, put them in lukewarm water in a shallow pan, for about one hour, leaving the paper and moss undisturbed. This will soon restore their vitality. In potting piants, after removing moss and paper, use clean pots and loose, fine soil. Take pots only one size larger than the one the plant has grown in. Press the soil well down after placing the roots in a natural position, leaving half an inch empty space above the soil for the pot to receive the water. Water should be applied until it runs out at the bottom of the pot. Keep shady and from the wind or draught for four or five days. Sprinkle the leaves every day, but take care not to wet the soil in the pot too much, which would make the roots rot. In any case avoid extremes in watering or drying out. If plants are to be cultivated in pots, most of them will be ready to be shifted into larger sized pots in from two to four weeks, according to the nature of plants. Bedding plants can be set out at once in the open ground by observing the above rules about watering and shading, provided there is no danger of frost, etc. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA

Specialties in Plants and Seeds

Gerbera Jamesoni Billbergia Rare and choice from Brazil. Plant grows

about iy2 feet high. Long narrow leaves slightly spiny. Flowers fuchsia-like, borne on slender spikes. Petals yellowish green, with a blue margin enclosed in rosy bracts. 25 cents. New Tree Begonia "Rosengold" Flowers similar to the other Tree Begon- ias. The difference is in the leaves, the colors

of which giving it the name. The leaves are glossy green and are beautifully splashed on the back with yellow and red—delicately edged with red. 25 cents. Cactus Flowering Geraniums A very unique and strikingly beautiful distinct type which, originated in England but a few years ago, at once won a place in Gerbera Jamesoni, the Transvaal Daisy great public favor as pot plants, for the con- GERBERA. The Scarlet Transvaal Daisy. servatory and window boxes, for which they The leaves are grayish green, long and are unusually pleasing and attractive on ruffled at' the edges and grow close to account of their remarkably handsome and the ground in rosette-like form. The marvelous profusion of bloom. flower stems are from 15 to 18 inches The Cactus has by common consent been long and are surrounded by splendid recognized as a distinctive term applied to large brilliant scarlet daisy-like flowers, certain types of dahlias, cinerarias, etc., but none deserve the appellation more so than four and one-half inches across. The the Cactus geraniums, with their admirable center of the flower is bright red; elegance of form, exquisite graceful narrow fine for cutting and keeps for two curled and twisted petals, similar to those of the finest grade of Cactus dahlia. weeks in water. The plant is perennial and blooms all the year. Very scarce. —J. R. Greenhill. Pleasing shade of soft pinkish lavender. Strong plants, 25 and 50c each. $2.00 and Mrs. J. Brown. $4.00 per dozen. (See cut.) Dark scarlet; dwarf grower; free bloomer. GOLDEN YELLOW CALLA (Richardia Salmon Queen. Delicate light salmon. Elliottiana) True. Entirely distinct and Exquisite. Salmon rose. unlike all other forms of yellow Callas; it Countess. Dark Salmon. has the same habit of growth as the ordin- 20 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. ary white variety, with flowers of same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, Haemanthus (a rare bulb) lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage Blood Flower) is dark green, with a number of trans- Very broad tongue shaped leaves which lucent creamy-white spots, which add die down before flowers appear; flowers much to its beauty. It is but a few years composed of a heavy calyx of deep blood red inside of which is a great number of red ago that this sold at a very high price. florets close together, resembling a mass of We are now able to offer strong bulbs at stamens. Very beautiful and interesting. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 50 cents.

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The FashionA Beautiful Tuberous Begonias (able Flower / A rare treat awaits those who are to see and irregularly blotched with various shades tuberous begonias in all their beauty for of creamy white and golden yellow, flushed the first time. In six weeks after planting with flesh pink, deepening toward the beautiful leaves and flowers develop to- margin with bright crimson; under side of gether, and a shower of flowers continues leaves coppery crimson. It rivals the Coleus till last of October. They grow equally well in luster and richness of foliage. It is a in pots or baskets, or in beds in sheltered lo- splendid bedder, withstanding the varied con- cations in open ground, giving a wealth of ditions most admirably, increasing in gorg- splendid flowers from spring till late aut- eous beauty every day. Flowers delicate rose,

umn, when . they are dormant for about 4 produced in profusion. 25c. months. The varieties are almost innumerable, the flowers all sizes from two to five Tuberous Begonia inches in diameter, single and double, re- Martiana. A very rare and distinct tuberous begonia from Mexico. Dormant sembling hollyhocks, roses, camellias. The in winter, but comes up in the spring, colors and shades are bewildering in their with beautiful glossy, round leaves, and number and brilliancy. a main stem with side branches, bearing close to the stem (like balsam or holly- Single— hock) fine, large, clear, pink flowers. 25c. Delicate pink Deep Rose Scarlet Crimson Rare White Yellow A Agave Orange Salmon AGAVE ATTENUATA. Southern Mexico. Copper-Bronze Mixed Building a slender trunk, 3 to 4 feet high, 10c eac h; 75c per dcz, with broad, glaucous, metallic shining leaves of soft texture, completely spine- Double less. A striking plant, suitable also for Delicate Pink Deep Rose Scarlet Crimson house culture. 50c. White Yellow Orange Copper-Bronze A Valuable Irid Mixed. MOROEA iridioides. "Natal lily." A member $1.50 per doz.; 15c each. of the iris family, closely allied to the true Single Crested iris. The plant is an evergreen perennial This is quite a new break in Begonias. and has the peculiarity of flowering on the previous flower The petals are of great substance., and year's stems as well as upon those grown during the present sea- carry upper side a crest in the shape on the son. The flowers have a white founda- of a cockscomb. tion, but the petals are marked with yel- Salmon White low, brown and purple, an exceedingly White Yellow pretty combination. 25 cents each, $2.00 per dozen. Copper Scarlet 25c each. Ferraria Undulata, Cape Beauty Single Fringed A rare bulb, imported from Africa. Beautiful giant blooms, with elegantly- Flowers large and marked with peculiar fringed edges, giving the flower a most grace- colors, blending into each other in a com- ful appearance. These are rather new, and bination impossible to describe—green, quantity is limited. brown and plum color predominating. Scarlet Rose Splendid for the garden, being hardy with Salmon Pink little protection. 25 cents. (Dormant in Yellow Orange July.) 25c each. VELVET PLANT. No other name would be so appropriate as Velvet Plant, for so A Grand Begonia Novelty close is the resemblance that on first sight the plant is almost invariably taken Templinii. An exceedingly beautiful va- to be artificial. Its stems and leaves are riety. In the number, richness and harmon- entirely covered with glistening purple ious blending of colors it has no equal. The hairs, and to the touch are as soft as leaves are glossy metallic green, profusely velvet. 15c each.

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The "Oriole" Rose (mr^hepherd)

Mrs. Shepherd's Rose, "Oriole'

The beautiful "Oriole" is well worthy the sends up strong canes and bears quantities land of its nativity, the Golden State. A of beautiful orange buds on long pliable fitting companion for its beautiful namesake stems; its open, roses are similar in form that flits through the garden; for the gorg- to the charming and graceful rose Dr. Grill. eous Eschscholtzia or California poppy, and It is always in bloom and owing to this char- the rich-hued orange of our groves. This acteristic is difficult to propagate, the wood wonderful color is seen in no other tea rose being in condition to send out fresh shoots Oriole is perfectly healthy and vigorous. The at all seasons. Everyone is enchanted with foliage is medium size, and bright green; it it. 35 cents each. New Crimson Winter Rhubarb

Everbearing Crimson Winter Rhubarb. This valuable and wonderful plant was introduced by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, Cal., who is known the world over as the Wizard of Horticulture, having produced more new fruits and plants than any other living man.

It has a delightful flavor, quite different from common rhubarb and an entire absence of the fibrous strings common to the old variety. It is fine grained and requires no stringing, so there is no waste; it does not require as much sugar as the common variety and when properly cooked makes as beautiful a dish as any berries on account of its lovely color. People who have never cared for the ordinary rhubarb exclaim on eating

this delicious new variety, "Why ,this is as fine as any berry I have ever tasted." It fills a long felt want, and gives for a comparatively low price a delightful dish when all other fruits are scarce and high priced. For sauces, pies, jelly, marmalade, fruitade, and wine, it is equally valuable.

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length and about % to 1 inch in diameter, a pale, greenish crimson color, turning, when cooked, to a bright clear crimson color, and are the very best quality. The plants are somewhat more inclined to bloom than older kinds, which is easily remedied by cutting the flower stems close to the ground; ir allowed to mature the' plants are spoiled for cutting. "Crimson Winter" Rhubarb starts to grow vigorously in October, and continues to produce stalks until and after the common varieties make their appearance six months later. In our rainless California climate it takes a short rest during midsummer but if kept moist will produce stalks abundantly at any season. It is in fact, absolutely perpetual. For forcing under glass in the cold Northern States; for a constant supply for home use, and for growing in California and the Southern States; for shipping North and East, it promises to become more profitable than anything else which soil produces. "Crimson Winter*' is all that could be desired, as the bulk of the crop comes in just at the season when fresh fruits and vegetables are hardly obtainable. It is wonderfully prolific, as fast as stems are pulled, others take their place. Strong plants, 50c each; $2.25 per Y2 dozen; $4.25 per dozen; $25 per 100; 50 at 100 rates. Medium size, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $15 per 100; 50 at 100 rates; small by mail $1.50 dozen. Special prices given to those who wish to grow rhubarb in large quantities for shipping. Send for special Rhubarb pamphlet. GIANT PETUNIAS

Petunias "Giants of California.

The Petunias grown by us are too well- tunias have ever been introduced that sur- known to need an introduction, but this pass the strain Giants of California in beauty, grace, splendid colors and variation. year they have been so much more beauti- Flowers measure 4% to 6 inches across, ful that we feel they should have special beautifully ruffled and often frilled on the mention. We exhibited them for the first edge. Color royal crimson, and wine color, time at the Flower Show of the Pasadena exquisite shades of pink, lavender and Gardeners' Association. Nov. 3rd, 1910. and. white, veined, penciled, flushed or variegat- eligible for prize, received not being a we ed with darker shade in splendid colors. A certificate of merit. Mr. P. D. Barnhart, a distinguishing characteristic is the wide editor of the Pacific Garden, who had flaring throat netted and veined with black, charge of our exhibit, writes: "Your Pe- dark red or yellow, which adds greatly to tunias were the admiration of all who saw their beauty. The flowers in the picture them." were 6 inches in diameter. 20c pkt. (See Giants of California (Single) —No Pe- cut.) TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA

"Fluffy Ruffles" (Single). Mixed colors. In- binations of crimson, pink, mauve and laven- troduced this season, will at once catch the der, veined and blotched. Pkt. 10c. popular fancy. Ruffle upon ruffle, frill upon Giant White. (Single.) Until recently frill adorn these lovely flowers and with their of the White Petunias delicate coloring and texture one can but many have been dingy in color and of flimsy texture, our liken them to the dainty finery of the Sum- but Giant White has the true giant form and a mer girl. (See cut.) 25c pkt. glistening satiny texture. 25 cents pkt. Fringed Hybrids. (Single.) The flowers of this type are different in form from the We quote from Luther Burbank: "I was above but very beautiful, smaller in size and thoroughly amazed at the beauty of those without an open throat. Very refined in Petunias, especially the great yellow- form and varied and beautiful in color, from throated ones and the double ones of such snow-white through the shades and com- delicate shades."

Petunias "Fluffy Ruffles. Marvelous Double Petunias The picture gives an idea of the beauty ed, exquisitely beautiful in form splendidly of our strain of double petunias, the flowers double, and bewildering in its many combi- of which measure 3 to 5 inches across. Col- nations of colors. Pkt. 35c. (See page 8.) ors snow-white, cream, pink, mauve, violet, NOTE: —Patrons should not be disap- lavender, handsomely veined, and variegated pointed if all the flowers do not come double flowers frilled, lacinated and plain edg- 35 per cent being a good average. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN THE0D0S1A B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

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General List of Tested Flower Seeds

Directions for Seed Sowing. See frontcover page, inside. AGATHEA Coelestis. Blue Daisy. A lovely Deflexus Scandens.. A distinct and beau- perennial, bearing numerous sky blue tiful variety, fine for decoration and effec- flowers always in bloom, fine for bedding tive for baskets, vases or drooping over and also for pot plants. 10c. walls in courts. The stems are wiry with dainty, arching branches from which grow ABUTILONS, California Bells. This mix- the pretty light green filmy leaves. 15c. ture is saved from choice named varieties. All graceful and artistic. 10c. Robustus. A new variety of climbing asparagus from Europe, of much more ro- AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus. Blue African bust habit than plumosus. Equally fine for Lily. 10c. decoration and valuable outside. Grows very ALOES. Splendid mixed. 10c. fast and tall. 10c. Plumosus. A charming climber with ARCTOTUS Grande. A pretty marguerite- leaves that are finer than fronds of some like annual. White with blue center. 10c. delicate fern. A beautiful vine for the house ASPARAGUS Sprengerii. Fine for hanging invaluable for bouquets and effective decor- baskets and for house plant. iOc. ation. 15c. Decumbens. .Another very pretty filmy ASTER, Peony Flowered Perfection. Splen- drooping Asparagus. 15c. did mixed. 10c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA

Giant Comet, The Bride. Delicate Blush CANDYTUFT. Empress. Pure white. 5c pkt. with tinge of mauve. Pure White—Very Carmine, 5c pkt. beautiful. 10c. Lilacina (Lilac) 5c pkt. Dark Crimson. 5c pkt. ANCHUSA, Capensis. Resembles a fine large Forget-Me-Not, but deeper and brighter CANTERBURY BELLS. Prize mixture of blue. It is a fine continuous bloomer, single and double. 10c pkt. especially in winter. An exquisite blue. 10c. CARNATION, Perpetual or Monthly. Carna- tions grow to the greatest perfection in AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE. A perennial vine. California. Fine mixed. 25c pkt. Invaluable where rapid growth and a Marguerite. A charming strain that blooms dense screen are desired. 10c. from seed the first year. Splendid mixed. 10c

CELOSIA. "Ostrich Feather." One of the Begonias Our Specialty most beautiful and showy annuals thathas been introduced for years, and that de- Begonias are easily grown from seed, serves all the praise that has been given it. especially the semperflorens class, which It is exquisitely beautiful on close ex- begin blooming when only two inches high. amination, and at a distance is a mass of They make fine bedding plants, giving a brilliant color. It blooms when only 12 inches high and in California keeps its bloom the entire season. Stand the mass of splendor until late December. Crimson sun well, require light rich soil, and plenty and orange color. 10c. of water. CENTAUREA Imperialis. Robust in habit, Semperflorens Hybrida. Mixed 10c -pkt. large flowers, finely fringed, the stems are long and the foliage lacinated. Colors, Rex. Splendid mixed. 15c pkt. white, lavender and "Chameleon" yellow. 10c pkt each. The three, 25c. BALLOON VINE. A graceful, pretty vine, that bears small, white flowers and in- Blue Bottle or Corn Flower. A hardy an- flated seed pods. For rapid growth it is nual of the easiest growth, flowers an ex- unexcelled. 5c pkt. quisite blue; height 2 to 3 feet. Double choice mixed. 5c pkt. BELLIS Perennis Maxima. Double daisy. Longfellow. Rose colored. 10c. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, California Fantasies. Snowball, Pure white. 10c. Saved from a most varied and beautiful Mixed. 10c pkt. The three for 25c. collection. Will bloom the first year from seed, and is easily grown. Splendid BROWALLIA, Speciosa Major. A beautiful mixed. 15c pkt. summer flowering plant for beds, equally valuable for pot culture in winter. Grows CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora. Beautiful about one ioot high; flowers from one to plants easily grown from seed. Flowers in two inches across, color a brilliant indigo shades of blue, magenta, purple and blue with white throat. 10c. white. Splendid mixed. 15c pkt.

BYRONOPSIS LACENOSA. A fine annual Stellata (Star Cineraria) A charming va- climber of the gourd family, with hand- riety, with large spreading panicles of starry some lobed foliage and which bears yel- flowers in the same variety of colors as low flowers and green cherry-like gourds Cineraria Grandiflora; the extreme grace which turn red and white. 5c. and elegance of the plant and flowers make them wonderfully effective for the decora- CALLIOPSIS Lanceolata Grandiflora. Cali- tion of the house or conservatory, and fornia Sunbeams. The flowers are beau- especially so for church decoration. 10c pkt. tifully formed, some saucer shaped, others CLIANTHUS Puniceus. Foliage finely di- flat, some exquisitely incurved, while oth- vided and the flowers hang on long thread- ers are like great buttercups. A fine peren- like stems. Flowers are large and of a nial. 10c. most vivid scarlet in color, shaped like a Golden Wave. Very bushy and compact, parrot's beak. A perennial, climbing shrub, covered with beautiful golden flowers, with very showy and beautiful. 10c pkt. small, dark centers; annual. 5c. Clianthus Alba.— (White). 15c pkt. "CANARY BIRD" FLOWER. A well-known COBOEA SCANDENS. Mexico. A beautiful climber of the nasturtium family, with climber of rapid growth, bearing large small lobed light green leaves and pretty purple bell-shaped flowers in great pro- yellow flowers resembling birds with fusion during the fall months; very at- wings and tail spread. 5c pkt. tractive and desirable for arbors and trellises. 10c pkt. CANNA, Good Venture Strain. From a col- COLE US. There are few seeds more easily lection of very fine named varieties, and grown than Coleus. Splendid mixed. 10c. large seedlings of our own. Splendid mixed. 10 pkt. COLEUS, Large Leaved. Very choice. 15c.

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COSMOS. Giant Red, Pink and White.— cream, veined pink, and pure white. Many Flowers of perfect form, great size and varieties of Souvenir de Mirande type, beauty; measuring 3y2 to 5 inches across. greatly enlarged and improved, new 10c pkt. Three for 25c. Mixed 10c. auriole types with lovely rings and large white eyes. Klondyke. A gorgeous orange variety A finer collection has never been offered. 10c pkt. with handsome foliage, more coarsely lacinated than the other sorts. The plants about Apple Scented. 10c pkt. four feet high, very bushy and symmetrical, GENISTA Monosperma and bear splendid orange colored flowers in Pendula, Bridal Veil. For description, see plant list. great profusion. It is fine for pot plants, 10c. blooming when six or eight inches high. 10c. GYPSOPHILA Muralis (Pink) and Elegans, (White) Dwarf annuals of compact CYCLAMEN, Giganteum. Giant flowered growth. Height 1Y2 feet, useful for edges. cyclamen. Splendid flowers of great 5c pkt. beauty. Mixed 15c pkt. Paniculata. A graceful hardy plant, fine DAISY. Improved Shasta. Flowers 3 to 3% for bouquets; flowers in featherv white pan- inches in diameter, on long slender stems. icles; height iy2 feet. 5c pkt. They have two rows of broad, snowy white HEUCHERIA Sanguinea. petals and last a long time in perfection. A charming new plant that forms a low-growing Blooms from seed the first year. Fine for rosette of pretty leaves; surrounded cut flowers. Hardy perennial. 10c pkt. by slender stems crowned with a number of lovelv DIANTHUS, Giant Flowered Japanese "Ori- airy coral red flowers. Beautiful for bou- ental Beauties." The flowers possess that quets. 10c pkt. artistic charm, so noticeable in all flowers HELIOTROPE, Lemoines Giant Hybrids. from the Flowery Kingdom. They range The flowers of these varieties are larger in color from pure white, through all than the ordinary heliotrope; the foliage of pink and shades and crimson. Hardy is also larger and the trusses immense, perpetual bloomers. 10c pkt. often six inches across, very beautiful shades of purple. Splendid DELPHINIUM GIANT HYBRIDS. A splen- mixed 10c pkt. Black Heliotrope. 10c pkt. did race of delphiniums, or hardy larkspur. They attain a height of 6 to 10 feet, and HOLLYHOCKS. New Hybrid. Annual, Ever- give splendid spikes of very large double blooming, double. Mixed. 20c. and semi-double flowers, from two to four IPOMOEA, "Heavenly Blue." beautiful or five feet of their length. Of most ex- A annual morning glory. The flowers quisite shades of blue; also purple, white are in large clusters, and are of that indescrib- and lavender. If cut back after blooming, able heavenly blue so rarely seen they will bloom much longer. They are in flowers. The throat is yellow inside, perennial. 20c pkt. spreading softly into blue. The flowers measure iy2 MRS. SHEPHERD'S GIANT ESCHSCHOL- to 5 inches across, and about 10 o'clock in TZIAS, Golden West. Grand Eschschol- the morning no lovelier sight can be imag- tzias, having bright canary yellow flowers ined than this vine; the great profusion with a huge orange blotch at the base of of flowers almost rendering the foliage in- each petal. The flowers are from 1 to 6 visible. 10c pkt. inches in diameter, with very large over- Learii. "Blue Dawn" flower. The flowers lapping petals, often delicately waved at are of the most intense violet blue with the edges. They are beautifully and va- reddish purple rays, and are 4 inches across; riously formed; some flat and wide open, there is nothing in color that exceeds in some saucer-shaped; others very deep richness the flowers of 'Iponiea Learii." A flaring edges. 10c pkt; three pkts. with half hardy perennial. 10c pkt. 25c. White Tassel. "Double Morning Glory" E. Hunnemania, or Bush Eschscholtzia. This might be called an. 'All Day Glory," (Mexican). Pkt. 10c. as it remains open during the entire day. It is white, very double fringed, FUCHSIA. Saved from a beautiful collec- and with delicate purple marks in the tion of named sorts. Fuchsias bloom center of the flower. Hary annual. 10c from seed in about six months or a year. pkt Double and single, mixed. 15c pkt. LOBELIA Cardinalis. "The Beautiful Car- dinal Flower." Bears spikes of the most GAILLARDIA, Lorenziana, double mixed. brilliant cardinal, lobelia-like flowers on Flowers in globe-shaped umbels; red, yel- long stems. The dark foliage forms a fine low, lemon, etc. 5c pkt. contrast with the gorgeous flowers. Hardy perennial. GERANIUMS. Mrs. Shepherd's Grand Zon- 10c pkt. ale, "Good .Venture Strain." The flowers Crystal Palace Gem Compacta. Fine for are large round, perfect form with and borders; deep, beautiful blue; very dwarf. trusses, splendid some forming balls 16 Finest mixed. 5c pkt. inches in circumference. Color shades of scarlet and crimson, rose pink, salmon, Erinus Varieties. Choice mixed. 5c pkt. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 11

MANDEVILLA Suavolens Grandiflora. bowls or vases, either alone or used with Beautiful white climber, with fragrant golden Jupiter. 10c pkt. flowers. See full description in plant list. Jupiter. This superb Nasturtium attracts 10c pkt. instant attention by the great size and the MARIGOLD. The African and French Mari- exquisite form and rich color of the flowers. It is the largest Nasturtium that has ever golds are old favorites, free flowering an- yet been offered. Flowers 3^4 to Sy inches nuals of easy culture; both are extremely 2 in diameter, the petals 1% inches across. effective. The former have uniformly large the blossoms first unfold they have a yellow or orange-colored flowers and are When most beautiful crinkled, crepe-like look, and well adapted for large beds or mixed bord- when well open they retain much of the ers; the latter are dwrafer in growth, crepe-like effect. The petals overlap, and the with beautifully striped flowers, and bet- flowers are exquisitely formed. Color rich ter suited for bedding purposes, or for pot brilliant yellow. 10c pkt. culture. They succeed best in a light soil, with full exposure to the sun. Saturn. Resembles Jupiter. Large round, smooth petals in shades of brightest tawny African, Mixed. 10c pkt. Double red, like rich velvet. 10c pkt. French. Mixed. 10c. Double Giant Climbing.—Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. MAURANDYA Barclayana. An old and very pretty climber, with gloxinia-shaped flower Nasturtiums Dwarf "Gay and Festive" pointed heart-shaped foliage. and dainty "Tom Thumb." A beautiful strain of Dwarf Choice mixed 5c pkt. Nasturtiums. Clear golden yellow, salmon MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Fine for borders, pink, dark red, golden brown, all shades of will thrive in a dry climate with very lit- yellow variegated with red and brown, ca- tle water; easily grown from seed. Splen- nary color, terra cotta, orange and black. 5c. did mixed. 10c pkt. Empress of India. Dark foliage and deep MIGNONETTE, Golden Queen. Rich golden scarlet flowers; one of the finest varieties grown. 5c pkt. color. Giant White Upright, long spikes of white, fine for bouquets. 5c pkt. each. NICOTIAN A Affinis. (Fragrant) Species of tobacco. Valuable as decorative plant. 10c MINA LOBAT A. Showy annual climber Pretty deeply-lobed leaves, numerous long divided spikes of blossoms, bright yellow Superb Giant Pansies at the base, shading into deep red buds at Giant Ruffled. very distinct new variety the end of the spike. This strong contrast A so large and full that the broad petals are of red and yellow forming masses of ruffled, undulated and frilled. Borne on long color, gives an effect of fiery flames. Bloom stems high above the foliage and of such is profuse for many months. It should be great substance as to stand heat and sun started in the East early in small pots, better than the older sorts; they are fine and allowed to become pot bound, before blotched and have some fine new markings planting outside. 10c pkt. and colors. Splendid mixed. 25c pkt. MYOSOTIS. "Forget-Me-Not." Large flow- Bugnots. Splendid blotched. A celebrated 5c pkt. ering. Splendid mixed. French strain of extra large size, choicest colors, and with beautiful broad blotches and Mrs. Shepherd's Climbing delicate penciling; the ground colors are generally white or very light, bringing the Giant Nasturtiums elegant and distinctive markings in strong relief.. 25c pkt. The first giant Nasturtiums ever offered Mammoth Butterfly. A strain of pansy were originated by Mrs. Shepherd and in- which for variety and beauty has never been troduced by W. Atlee Burpee, the well- excelled. Of matchless forms, colors and known seedsman of Philadelphia. markings, with flowers half as large again ordinary pansies. 25c pkt. Butterfly. Golden yellow, with palmate as flushes of terra cotta on the three lower Giant Trimardeau. The largest and strong- petals, while the rich red markings on the est pansies grown, with immense flowers of two upper petals resemble a peacock feath- splendid colors. They are deep rooting and er. 10c pkt. drought withstanding. 15c pkt. Choice Mixed. 10c pkt. Caprice. A capricious variety that comes variously marked or marbled at different times, yellow overlaid with blendings of Passiflora deep velvety reddish brown and again dark marked with yellow, rarely two flowers Edulis. The edible passion vine. It has alike. 10c pkt. pretty white flowers; the corona or fringe surrounding the center is beautifully crinkl- Cream Cup. A fitting companion to Jupiter ed. 20c pkt. of which it is the counterpart, except that its color is cream, almost white. They are Scarlet—The beautiful red passion vine fine for cutting and especially effective for of California. 10c pkt.

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ROSA NANA. Multiflora Perpetual "Little Mrs. Shepherd's Marvel- Midget" or "Baby Rose."—A class of dwarf everblooming diminutive roses ous Double Petunias easily grown from seed; blooming when two or three inches high. The leaves are See Page 7) quite small and the little flowers are borne in large clusters, double and single, Giant Petunias white, pink and red; one half to one inch in diameter, and resemble fruit blossoms. (See pages 6-7) Exquisitely dainty and pretty, followed by bright red hips or berries, which should bed- PHLOX Drummondii Grandiflorja. For be cut away if continual flowering is de- ding and masses of color, nothing is more sired. 10c pkt. brilliant and effective than this showy annual. 5c pkt mixed. SALPIGLOSSIS, beautiful garden annuals about 18 inches high, bearing large Pe- Festive Poppies tunia-like flowers of gorgeous colors, lac- Gay and ed and veined. Large flowering, mixed col- Admiral—A single peony-flowered variety ors. 10c pkt. having large smooth- of surpassing beauty, SALVIA Splendens Grandiflora Pendula. A edged flowers of glistening white, with a beautiful variety that bears very long, broad band of brilliant scarlet around the drooping spikes of scarlet flowers; larger and handsomer than the old splendens. 10c top. These two colors form a very striking Salvia Patens Blue. (Beautiful color) 15c. contrast, and when planted in groups produce a magnificent effect. 10c pkt. SCABIOSA. Pincushion Flower. One of the handsomest summer border plants, produc- Fayal. Most beautiful and dainty of all ing very double flowers in a large variety poppies, every conceivable shade of red, of shades and colors; a splendid flower pink, maroon and white and variegated, for table bouquets, etc. Tall mixed. 5c pkt. double and single, large and small flowers. 5c pkt. SMI LAX. This plant has beautiful, small glossy foliage. It is a rapid grower and, "Irressistible." This grand poppy received without exception, one of the finest climb- its name because everyone who saw it, want- ing plants. 10c pkt. ed it, and picked the flowers without cere- mony, saying for excuse: "I had to have GIANT SNAPDRAGONS (Antirrhinum ma- them, they were so beautiful." It grows 5 jus grandiflorum.) The Snapdragons are feet or more in height; the flowers are im- now beginning to receive the attention mense and perfectly round. Color is a beauti- they deserve. They are undoubtedly one ful light red, petals fringed. It is the most of the best cut flowers, which can readily showy and beautiful double peony flowered be grown from seed, while for beds, or poppy ever offered. 10c pkt. borders they are a constant source of "Maid of the Mist." Mrs. Shepherd's love- pleasure, being in flower all the tin] ;. ly single, peony-flowered, white poppy. Flow- They succeed best in a rather light soil, very in a sunny position, and although peren- ers from t to 9 inches across; petals large, overlaping, daintily incurved, deep- nial are best treated as annuals. Large ly and irregularly fringed. The ovary a flowered mixed. 10c pkt. beautiful, silvery, pea-green; the stamens STEVIA, Serrata. Free-blooming plants, long, with light, tan-colored anthers. The bearing a multitude of fragrant pure white flowers are borne on long stems, and instead flowers; suitable for summer or winter of looking upward, as do most poppies, turn blooming; largely used for cutting. 10c pkt. their faces outward. The ovary, encircled with its fringe of stamens, and white, fluffy looking out petals, suggests a pretty face Stocks New "6ut and 6ome floain" of the mist. 10c pkt. Stocks or gilly flowers are among the old- perennial Oriental Hybrids. Grand, hardy, fashioned ones of our childhood, that have 6 to 9 inches poppies. Flowers average never lost their charm, and are still enjoyed with across. Are splendid pink, blotched for their fragrance and beauty. These new purple; blood red, blotched black, glowing ten weeks stocks are perpetual bloomers. scarlet; reddish orange, salmon, etc. Mixed Princess Alice, pure white. Beauty of Nice, 10c pkt. A soft pink, will bloom all winter. Blue Bells Lovely blue. Queen Alexandra. Delicate rosy Burbank's "Santa Rosa" Strain of Shirley lilac. 10c pkt. Poppies. "Produced by years of rigid selection and acknowledged to be the best and Giant Perfection. Too much cannot be said most varied strain in existence; unusually in praise of giant perfection stocks. Their large flowers, remarkably clear colors, in- growth is strong, and the magnificent spikes cluding new striped, new salmon shades and of very large double flowers are superb, new blush ones. Mixed 10c pkt. Mixed 10c. White 10c pkt.

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STREPTOSOLEN Jamesoni. A beautiful heliotrope; large flowers of Gladys Unwin showy plant, with great clusters of bril- form. 10c. liant flowers; reddish-orange at first, turn- Countess Spencer. The grand original from ing to bright yellow later. A persistent and which the new Sweet Pea race has sprung. perpetual bloomer. Easily grown from Gigantic flowers of perfect form with round seed. Greenhouse perennial. 10c. open-waved standards and large wings. Col- SWAINSONIA Alba. Finely divided foliage oring bright pink, slightly deepening toward and long spikes of snow white pea-shaped the edges. 10c. blossoms; invaluable for cut flowers and most ornamental in the garden; fine for E. J. Castle. Rich carmine-rose with darker conservatory. Tue seeds germinate very rose veinings. A splendid addition to the slowly, and should be soaked before plant- Unwin closs. 10c. ing. 15c pkt. Florence Morse Spencer. Giant flowered, white and blush, with pink edge. 10c pkt. Sweet Peas in Lovely King Edward VII. (Improved Firefly). The Variety new red which is taking precedence over all other red shades, pkt. 10c. Apple Blossom. Rose and pink; beautiful. Lord Nelson. An improved navy blue, the flower being larger, of finer form and of rich- Aurora Gigantic. Striped orange and white. er indigo blue; wings of toned purple. Re- Blanche Ferry. Pink and white; charming. ceived an award of merit from National Sweet Pea Society. jlOc pkt. Blushing Beauty. Pink, suffused with lilac. Lady Grisel Hamilton. Soft lavender, tinted with mauve. 10c pkt. Celestial. Lovely azure blue. Mrs. Geo. Higginson Jr. A clear azure Countess of Radnor. Lavender. blue. 10c pkt. Nora Unwin. A magnificent white "Gladys Daybreak. Watered scarlet, white ground. Unwin," immense flowers of snow-white; Burpee's Earliest of All. Earliest sweet very free-flowering. 10c pkt. pea; pink and white. Primrose Spencer. A decided acquisition, being the first yellow Sweet Pea introduced Emily Henderson. Snowy-white; early. of the large open waved standard, Spencer type. The color is of pronounced primrose- Gorgeous. Brilliant orange salmon, heavily yellow, holding its own with any of the so- veined in a deeper shade; very large flow- called yellows, while it surpasses all others ers. of this color in size of flower, length of Her Majesty. Large flower; bright rose stem, vigor of growth and profusion of carmine. bloom. 15c pkt.

Imperial Blue. Blue, shaded. One of each of the above, 75c. Katherine Tracy. Bright pink. TECOMA Velutina. A splendid shrub that Lovely. Rose pink, extra fine. bears spikes of large flowering golden flowers, Mars. Bright scarlet. yellow resembling Allamandas. It far surpasses T. Smithii in every way. 10c. Mrs. Dugdale. Deep rose, fine for cutting. THUNBERGIA Alata. A beautiful climber, grown an annual in the Eastern States, Prima Donna. Lovely soft pink. as but is perennial in California, growing 10 Ramona. white, Creamy splashed pale or 12 feet high. A profuse and perpetual pink. bloomer; leaves are long heart-shaped, Royal Rose. Deep crimson, rose wings. the flowers funnel shaped, measuring iy2 inches across; colors orange, straw and Sadie Burpee. Immense white. white, either plain or with dark maroon Salopian. Deep rich crimson red; very throats. Mixed 5c pkt. large and fine. VERBENA. Mammoth. Pure white, pink, Splendor. Superb rose, shaded crimson. and scarlet, separate, 10c pkt., two pkts., 15c. Splendid mixed. 5c pkt. Stella Morse. Creamy pink rosy apricot. Venus. Salmon-buff, shaded rose pink. WALL FLOWERs. Favorite sweet scented flowers of fine colors. Single mixed. 5c... Choice Mixed. Each of the above 5c pkt. 25c for six. 50c per doz. $1 for the entire col- ZINNIAS. New Curled and Crested.. The lection. large curled and crested petals give a softness and beauty to the flowers. The New Sweet Peas form and colors are beautiful, and have none of the stiffness of the old fashioned A. J. Cook. Light rose-purple and bluish zinnias. 5c pkt. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY, ARE THE BEST GROWN 14 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY THE ABLE FIBROUS BEGONIAS E2SSFLOWER We wish every one who really loves flow- height, growing at all seasons of the year, ers to become better acquainted with this and always in bloom. When all other flow- charming and useful class of plants. They ers are scarce, we always have quantities of are easily grown and give better returns begonias. While they are valuable for for room and care than almost any other house plants and for summer bedding out- class of plants. They will not endure frost, side, they are simply ideal in California all heavy winds or hot sun, but if planted in the time. We would suggest to Eastern cus- sheltered locations, given light, rich soil, tomers planting begonias outside in the plenty of water and partial shade, all varie- summer in partially shaded places, which ties will thrive, while many will do well will give them a vigorous growth for winter grown in full sunlight. We have divided if taken up with care and potted in Septem- them into classes, with some suggestions as ber.

Tree Begonia "Fair Rosamond.

to their adaptations, and hope all our customers will grow at least a few for either Mrs. Shepherd's Grand Tree house or garden. The most useful for planting in all locations is the semperflorens Begonias class, which grow in round bunches, with Words are inadequate to describe the many branches coming straight from the splendid Begonias as they soil.. They attain the height of 6 inches to beauty of these 2 feet, are perpetual and brilliant bloomers, appear in our lath and green houses. Of the forming masses of color for months of the President Carnot type, but greatly superior. year. All have large, oblong leaves and immense Begonias can be seen in our garden and panicles of very large flowers in shades of greenhouses from 6 inches to twelve feet in pink and red. They are tree-like, strong

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and robust, sending up a great number of red, the leaves prettily fimbricated. The canes to the height of 6 to 10 feet. Foliage flowers grow in pairs larger than those of yellowish or bronze green, exquisitely beauti- the parent plant. Color white, flushed with ful in texture, with shining silken lustre. pink on the under side of petals. A valu- We can supply begonias of all sizes, able and pretty plant, sure to please. 15c. up to as high as $10 and $20 for speci- $5, Incarnata "California." A seedling from men plants. These are especially useful for "Incarnata" of much stronger habit, with courts, verandas and pergolas. leaves twice as large, and prettily waved; Owing to the great similarity of the flow- flowers a deeper shade and much larger, and ers of the tree begonias the management in large panicles. A vigorous grower and has thought best to reduce the number list- always in bloom. 15c. ed and select the two most distinct types, Fair Rosamond and Rosengold. Sylvia. A very pretty seedling from "In- carnata California," with a beautiful laci- "Fair Rosamond' nated foliage and a profusion of dainty pink flowers in graceful drooping clusters. Foliage large, of beautiful bronze Forms a round handsome plant; always in green with shining silken lustre and bloom. 15c. rich wine color underneath. The magnificent panicles of exquisite waxen flowers which are mostly pistilate, and a deep rose GENERALCOLLECTION OF red shading to lighter rose. 25c, 50c, 75c. FIBROUS SHRUBBY $2.50 and $3.00 per doz.; and from $2.50 to OR $20.00 each for specimens. BEGONIAS plants have more enthusiastic admir- Mrs. Shepherd 's GiantClimbing No ers than fibrous rooted Begonias. They con- Begonia "MarjorieDaw" sist of many classes and varieties, very di- This superb Begonia, a cross between verse in flowers and foliage. A garden can Glaucophylla is Rubra and Scandens, a won- be made of begonias with the addition of derfully strong and vigorous grower, and ferns palms. flowers splendid bloomer. Large, well established and The grow in fine plants send up strong shoots 5 to 10 feet sprays, borne either upright or in clusters, high, that branch freely, and give quanti- or long drooping panicles. The colors white ties of handsome foliage and numbers of blush and shades of pink and red. They fine flowers borne in large, drooping clusters on strong stems. The individual flow- grow to the greatest perfection in Cali- ers two inches in length, are a soft, beauti- fornia if given the proper environments. ful pink, very shiny and waxen. The foliage Some varieties are fine bedders and stand age is light green, thick and leathery, and the sunshine well, giving thousands of flow- resembles that of both parents. Mar- ers, and blooming without interruption for jorie Daw is a very valuable addition to months; others require a more sheltered lo- California climbing plants, being a "Na- cation, but all are more hardy than their tive Daughter," it is well adapted to cli- appearance would indicate. mate and grows to perfection in sheltered Begonias like a compost of loam, sand places. Like all begonias, it requires a and well rotted manure, in about equal light rich soil and plenty of water. It is parts. They will stand any ordinary soil valuable for cut flowers; a large specimen outside, if not too stiff, but it is really giving great quantities of exquisite sprays necessary^ that they should have plenty for cutting. 15c, 25c and 50c. of well rotted manure to lighten the soil Mrs. Shepherd's Seedlings and give best results. Compta. A very distinct variety of tall From Pink Rubra growth, long light green leaves, and soft silvery gray lines, with ribs and veins Hebe. Light green foliage. Young leaves like silver. The flowers are very small spotted with silver. Old leaves often meas- and grow above the foliage, and are snow use 10 inches by iy inches. The plant, if 2 white; exquisitely dainty. Scarce. 35c each. allowed, will grow 6 or 8 feet high. The flowers are pale pink of an exquisite melting Climbing White. A strong grower, reach- shade, indescribably beautiful; a perfectly ing the height of 5 or 6 feet if given support. lovely begonia. 25c and 50c. It produces large clusters of pure white Rubra "Bamboo." The stems of this giant flowers. 25c. begonia shoot up like canes of bamboo. It Dr. Natchtegal. A most beautiful plant has strong, rich foliage, thick and leathery. with large shining, rather crinkled glossy The bright young foliage is covered with leaves. Sends out great spreading, grace- large silver spots on very long stems. Coral ful panicles of medium sized shaded pink red flowers. 25c. flowers. A most lovely begonia—not new but rare. 25c. Mrs.Shepherd'sOtherSeedlings Gigantea Rosea. A very vigorous and Catalina. A seedling from Digswelliana, erect grower. It has a very large flower, of a but much handsomer. The stems are dark clear, cardinal red, the bud only exceeded in TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 16 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

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beauty by the open flower, which is borne Odorata Alba. One of the most satisfac- on a long thick stem. The leaves are thicK factory begonias on the list. A strong, rapid and glossy, and attached closely to the main grower with handsome oblong blunt pointed

stem ; both leaf and stem quite upright grow- glossy leaves, surmounted at all times by ing, and forming a shrubby, round plant. It very large airy panicles of lovely white flowers continuously from October to May, flowers, delicately scented, like wild flowers. and is withal one of the most satisfactory 15c and 25c. plants in the whole family. 25c and 50c each. Odorata Rosea or Nitida. Similar to the Gilsoni. Large, smooth, upright growing. above, but with thicker and more glossy The leaf is sharp pointed and regularly leaves, The beautiful clusters of flowers toothed; long triangular form, very elegant. stand out above the foliage. Buds are bright The staminate flowers are like a partially pink; and the flowers are, when opened, opened little shell, with the most exquisite white inside and pink outside; always dainty crinkled rosette in its center, form- blooming. 15c and 25c. ing charming double flowers. They are in Sceptra. Beautiful foliage, deeply lobed, clusters above the foliage; color, a delicate light green, crinkled and spotted silver. blush. 25c and 50c. Evidently a seedling from Diadema. 25c.

Jessie. Beautiful foliage of rich green, Washingtoniana. A very distinct old vari- and is ruffled at the edges. It bears num- ety seldom seen, of very vigorous habit, at- bers of small pink flowers, so numerous at taining the height of 5 or 6 feet. The leaves times as to give the whole plant a cloud- are large, dark green and perfectly crink- like appearance. 15c, 25c, and 50c each. led; the flowers are very small and are borne well above the foliage, on light airy Luxuriant. A beautiful begonia, having panicles, fairy like, delicately tinted mauve. dark green velvety leaves, bright red 25c and 50c. underneath. The large flowers grow ir? Washingtonia Alba. Dainty panicles of fine drooping clusters and are white, tinged pure white flowers, with fine glossy pink. 25c and 50c. leaves; good winter bloomer. 15c and 25c. Myrabunda. Not new, but scarce, with Scandens Alba or "White Fairy." An old handsome foliage, shaped like a grape leaf begonia, but little known. We have given and beautifully spotted with silver. A shy it the common name of White Fairy be- bloomer, but valuable for its foliage. 25c cause of the fairy like appearance of the ex- and 50c each. quisite flowers. Its habit is climbing or TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 17 trailing, making it invaluable for baskets. "Vernon" Pink. A lovely shade of pink, The branches are flat with shiny leaves fac- fine for house or garden. 15c and 25c each. ing one way, and the large spreading pani- $1.50 to $2.50 per doz. cles of small pure white flowers, have an "Zella Fay". We do not often name be- airy fairy-like look that is enchanting. Out gonias for people, but Zella Fay is such a side it will grow six feet high. 25c. pretty name and Zella herself was present at the christening. As I looked at Bedding Varieties the charming new begonia and at the one for whom it was named, the name seemed Semperflorens Type. Double and Single. so appropriate I could not resist the tempta- The most hardy class; will grow in sun or tion hence the deviation. This plant bears shade. Six inches to two feet high. They larger clusters of flowers on longer stems grow in round masses, stems springing than any of the others. The color is pure directly from the ground; clusters of flow- white in the center, with margin of rich ers at the axle of every leaf; more effective salmon pink. Small plants 25c. and brilliant than any other flowers, and lasting for months. When the old flower Small Leaved Varieties of Spreading stems are done blooming, plants can be cut back to the ground and will immediately Habit, Perpetual Bloomers, begin new growth and bloom. Fine also for Fine Bedders pots and baskets. The double ones below of the semperflorens class are of strong ro- Abundance. The counterpart of Vesuve, bust habit, and bear from every branch clus- except that the flowers are a lovely soft ters of charming double flowers, like minia- rose color. 10c and 25c. ture roses. They are equally free for bedding as the single varieties, standing the Foliosa. Like the above, but with sun well. smaller leaves that are daintily crinkled at DOUBLE the edges. It is always covered with pretty white flowers shaded pink. 10c and 25c. Triomphe de Lorraine. A profuse bloomer, flowers quite double with pretty lacin- Fuchsiodies Cbccinea. Of the same gen- ated petals; color of buds bright scarlet, eral habit, but with larger leaves and bright changing to rosy carmine when opened. scarlet drooping fuchsia-like flowers. 10c Stamens bright yellow, making a fine con- and 25c. trast with the red flowers. Rich dark foliage Hybrida Multiflora. An old but always like Vernon. 15c and 25c. beautiful plant, with small oval-shaped SINGLE leaves, and showers of dainty drooping clusters of pink flowers. It grows very tall out- Bijou, Begonia." "Carpet Of dwarf com- side in California and is invaluable in a col- pact habit, growing only about 8 inches lection. 10c and 25c. high, giving charming red flowers. All the Robusta. A very bushy, spreading, grace- semperflorens class are very brilliant bed- ful plant, with glossy foliage and producing ders, giving a mass of bright color for quantities of graceful deep pink flowers. 10c months. 10c, 25c each; $1 and $2 doz. and 25c. Gracilis. Resembling the above but with Sandersoni. Of the same class as the more spreading habit, small green leaves above, but growing only 18 inches high; al- and innumerable bright pink flowers, charm- ways in bloom. Called "Coral Begonia" from ing. 15c and 25c. its brilliant red flowers. 15c. Magnifica. A charming plant from Eu- Smithii or "White Gem." Is dwarf and rope, of compact habit, small, beautiful bushy, growing about 18 inches high. bright red leaves and stems, and bright red The leaves above are dark green and ruffled, un- flowers. An exquisitely bright little thing. derneath bronze red. The foliage and flow- It grows about twelve inches high. 25c and ers are covered with minute hairs. 50c each. The flowers are white inside, and pink outside; Snow Wreath. The same general habit makes a fine pot plant; very pretty in bas- as Vernon, and equally as valuable as a kets; invaluable bedder. 10c, and 25c; $1. bedding plant, but with snow white flowers; and $2.50 per doz. a charming plant. 10c, 25c, 50c each. "Sea Shell." A very pretty bedding and Hybrids of the Metalica Type pot plant, grows about two feet high. The foliage is a bright shining green and the Haagaena. Has bright green, plush-like flowers pure white with a wide, bright pink leaves, and clusters of lovely pink chenile- margin, suggesting the delicate pink tints like buds; flowers white inside. 25c. of a sea shell. An exquisite flower. 15c. Marguerite. Leaves narrower and much Vernon. Stands the hottest sun, which smaller than any of the above; very dainty makes it invaluable for bedding purposes. chenile-like buds; white when fully opened. It grows in round compact masses. The 15c and 25c each. leaves are rich green, shaded with bronze- Metallica. A beautiful old variety with red. The flowers are brightest red and are oblong points, crinkled leaves shaded yel- produced in greatest profusion. 15c each, lowish green, covered with fine white hairs; $1.50 doz. red veins underneath covered with hairs. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 18 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Begonia Odorata Alba

White flowers, covered with pink hairs on white flower, with large outside petals, in- the outside, like plush. 25c. ner ones very narrow. A very pretty var- Pictavense. A superb variety of easy cul- iety. 15c each. ture; always in bloom. Leaves oblong pointed, resembling plush; shining dark Recumbent Varieties green above, dark red underneath. Bears enormous clusters of long stemmed large (Leaves rising from a root stock.) white flowers, drooping in the most graceful Carol inafolia. A variety seldom seen. It manner. The buds and the outside of the has massive prostrate or leaning branches, flowers are covered with bright red hairs; and long stemmed handsome compound very choice. 25c, 35c and 50c. leaves, composed of eight simple oval leaves Thurstoni. A beautiful stately plant with with stems joined together in the center, remarkably handsome, glossy foliage. The they sometimes measure a foot across; flow- under side of the leaves is a rich, purplish ers delicate blush pink in airy panicles. A red, with veinings very prominent; while the grand begonia. 25c, 50c to $1 each. face, or upper side, is a bronzy green, shad- Edmondsoni. (Sometimes called Feastii) ed with crimson and olive, a peculiar, glossy An old, but very handsome low growing metallic lustre over all. Flowers rosy white plant with thick, round shining olive-green in large clusters. 25c. leaves; dark red underneath. It sends its Viaudi. A cross between Pictavense and flowers twelve inches or more above the fol- Duchartrei, but more vigorous. The leaves iage, and are soft light pink. It blooms in are large dark green, thick and velvety, the fall and winter. Very easily grown. 15c dark red underneath. The creamy white and 25c each. flowers which rise on long stems, are Manicata Aurea. Large glossy leaves adorned with bright red silken hairs, the blotched with creamy white with carmine buds resembling little balls of red chenile. etching on mature leaves. The stem of the 25c. leaf is surrounded by a whorl of red fringe bits of which continue along the veins under- Mrs. Shepherd's Semi-Double neath, and look like little thorns but are Semperflorens flexible and soft. Flowers delicate blush Begonias pink on long stems. It is easily grown and Apple Blossom. Flowers white, tinged with is one of the best ornamental foliage plants dainty, light pink, the inner petals lace- for house. Very distinct. 25c and 50c. like and with quivering stamens, have a Paul Bruant. A very handsome and easi- charming effect. 15c. ly grown plant, always in bloom. The foli- Snowdrop. A most dainty, soft, fluffy, age is oblong, pointed, with eight pointed TRY OUR FINi STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 19 lobes, and beautifully toothed, edged red, million in large clusters. The leaves are of The flowers are soft pink, shaded green. 15c beautiful form, broad and deeply lobed, and 25c each. bronze-green above and red below. The Paul Bruant Variegata. A splendid novelty. plant assumes a fine tree form. 25c. The foliage is beautifully variegated, bright Rosea Picta. Much like Alba Picta, except golden yellow and clear green. The flowers that the flowers are a little larger, and the are the same exquisite shades of pink as the flowers a beautiful rose-pink. A charming plain Bruant; it is equally floriferous. A sup- variety. 15c and 25c each. erb plant. 35c. Rubra Alba. The foliage resembles Ru- Rincinifolia. (Star Begonia) A fine tropical bra, only lighter green, and the flowers are plant with large ricinus-like leaves, 12 inches greenish white, with beautiful orange-color- or more in diameter, on long stems; deep er pistils. 25c each. velvety green above, and purplish red under- Teucheri. A very charming begonia with neath. The flower stems three or four feet very dark satiny, bronze-green leaves, and above the foliage bear fine large airy panicles bears fine clusters of beautiful large white of beautiful pale, pink flowers. The stems flowers, tinged with pink. The only fine grow along the surface of the ground. It white of the class contrasts well with the makes a fine pot plant and grows very tree begonias. 25c and 50c. large when planted outside. Small plants Wettsteinii. Leaf smaller and more orna- 20c; large sizes 30c, 50c and $1 each. mental than Rubra, with lovely shaded col- Ricinifolia Nigricans. variety with very A oring. The flowers are quite similar to beautiful foliage of the ricinifolia type. The Rubra, but a brighter shade and much more lustrous dark green lobed leaves have a numerous. The plant more dwarf; beautiful. greenish black tint around the lobes, pretty 15c and 25c each. pink flowers are shaded green; very rare and beautiful. 50c each. Rubella. A very popular variety with Tuberous Rooted Hybrids leaves somewhat smaller than the two above. Evansiana or "Beefsteak" Begonia. Beau- They are pallid, shining brownish green, spotted with numerous irregular dark brown tiful sort with light green foliage, veined spots; pale pink flowers on rather long bright red underneath. It bears clusters of stems. 25c and 50c each. beautiful drooping pink flowers. It has a tuberous root and dies down every fall, and Verschafeldti. A most beautiful plant with multiplies by little bulbils that form at the numerous large, shining green leaves crown- axils of the leaves. Dormant from November ed by airy panicles of long stemmed pink till April. 10c and 25c each; $1 and $2.50 doz. flowers, so numerous as to give a lovely cloud-like effect. A winter bloomer. 25c and McBethii. A very pretty variety, always 50c each. in bloom, with finely cut leaves and snow- Begonias like a compost of loam, sand and white flowers. 15c and 25c each. well rotted manure, in about equal parts. Weltoniensis Alba. A fine old variety with They will stand any ordinary soil outside, pretty satiny foliage and very abundant if not too stiff, but it is really necessary pretty white flowers. 15c and 25c each. that they should have plenty of well rotted manure to lighten the soil to give best re- CHOICE COLLECTION OF REX BE- sults. GONIAS. Begonias of Rubra Type Nature has bestowed on Rex Be- gonias many of her choicest gifts, uniting This class of begonias has strong, bam- the radiance and brilliancy of precious boo-like canes, oblong pointed, light green jewels; the shining lustre of metals, with the beautiful colors and textures of the leaves and fine panicles of large drooping most costly fabrics. The leaves alone fuchsia-like flowers on long stems. possess all these charms, while the dainty Alba Picta. A miniature edition of Rubra, flowers add lightness and grace. with very narrow, oblong pointed leaves or- Rex Begonias do well bedded out in a namented with numerous silver dots. Flow- shaded location, in light soil and plenty ers are greenish white, very numerous and of water at the roots. drooping, giving a pretty cloud-like effect. Clementina. Beautifully lobed leaves; 15c. upper surface beautiful bronze ornamented Argentea Guttata. One of the most easily with large silver spots; underside bronze grown and satisfactory begonias for ama- red, which produces a beautiful effect. 15c. teurs. Strong and branching stems, and Constance. Broad shining, silver zone beautiful bronze-green leaves thickly spot- encircling a dark olive center; ground color ted silver, .underneath purple. Flowers are deep green, bordered with a broad bronze blush white, and always in blossom. 15c, margin beautifully spotted with silver. 15c. 25c and 50c. Helen Gould. Beautiful silver leaf veined Glorie de Lucerne. A rare variety that is and edged red underneath, dark olive green evidently a cross between Teucheri and in center, bright reddish green spotted edge. Rubra, while the bloom is a most rosv Ver- 15c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

LeSoudsii. One of the most beautiful bronze, shaded green, with a silver center; The center of the leaf is dark bronzy green; a bright silver band. 15c. ground light yellowish-green; border rich Stella. A beautiful new, quadri-clored silver; bright green, dotted with edge Rex, with broad, shining silver zone that is bronze beautifully waved. The entire leaf veined and marked with bright, metallic silver, blotched and spotted with shining bronze and violet shadings. The zone is which gives it a rich metallic lustre. Leaves banded with dark green, and the whole dis- are pointed and prettily lobed. 15c. tinctly bordered with reddish bronze. One of the most attractive and beautiful of the Queen of Hanover. Beautiful. Leaves Rex family. 15c. like velvet or plush; center dark green with broad silver band and a margin of dark green; the entire leaf is covered with fine Mrs. Shepherd's Rex Begonia hairs, bright red in the early stages of Tourmaline. A splendid sort, with very growth, changing to green with age. 25c. large broad leaves; midribs and veins, dark rich green, changing to emerald-green; sur- Queen Victoria. A beautiful light green face between veins and mid-ribs bordered silvered leaf, crinkled like crepe. Small with shining silver spots. The leaf has a bronze-green center and delicately marked beautiful satiny bloom, and is lightly covered with a bronze-green margin. 15c. with long pale green hairs. Stems and young Rex. A splendid old variety with very growth bright red, and covered with long thick large leaves. Ground color dark rich bright red hairs. 25c.

General Collection of Plants

All our plants except Ferns are raised ASPIDISTRA, Lurida. One of the most from stock grown in the open the year satisfactory plants for house decoration; round. the leaves start from the ground on long slender stems, from 8 to 20 inches long, ABELIA RUPESTRIS. A most useful ever- and 4 to 6 inches in width, round at the green shrub for hedge or grounds. Blooms base and pointed at the ends; are thick in early winter and is covered with and leathery and a beautiful green. This showers of tubular lavender flowers set plant will grow anywhere in the house, in bronze bracts which last for a long time and needs very little care except to sponge after the flowers have bloomed. 20c each. the leaves occasionally, and supply it with ABUTILONS, Enfanta Eulalie. A beautiful water. Small size 25c each; larger size, pink variety with large, flaring flowers. 50c to $1 each. 20c. Lurida Variegata. Like the above, ex- Savitzii. The most beautiful foliage plant cept that the leaves are beautifully striped among Abutilons. Leaves are all white, var- with white. 50c each. iegated with green. Grows into bushy plants ANCHUSA, Capensis. Resembles a fine large that are striking and effective. 20c. Forget-Me-Xot, but deeper and brighter Eclipse. A charming, trailing variety with blue. It is a fine continuous bloomer, beautiful foliage, variegated green and yel- especially in winter. An exquisite blue. low, and having pretty drooping yellow flow- 15c each. ers. 20c. The three for 50c. AGATHEA Coelestis. Blue Daisy. A Beautiful Carnations—Old lovely perennial, bearing numerous sky blue flowers always in bloom fine for and New bedding and also for pot plants. 10c, 75c 10c each; $1 per doz., by mail; 75c doz. by doz. express. AGATHEA Coelestis VARIEGATA. Same Aristocrat. Cerise pink, a good bloomer. but foliage variegated, golden and green. 25c. Anna H. Shaw. A perpetual bloomer, of rapid growth, in a short time forms large ALOYSIA Citriodora or Lemon Verbena. A strong plants, full of buds and blossoms on popular old shrub with fragrant leaves long stems. Flowers are of medium size, which retain their odor when dried, for perfect in form, never bursting; white occas- many years. It is a pot plant in the east, sionally tinged in the center with delicate but in California grows to be a large blush; spicy and sweet. Always in bloom. shrub 10 or 12 feet high. 15c. Caesar. A fine striped variety; free flow- ALPINIA Nutans, Shell Lily. Sends up ering. arching stems clothed with delightfully aromatic, rich green leaves, and terminat- El Dorado. Light yellow, edged pink, ed by racemes often 3 feet long, of bril- fringed. liant, orchid-like flowers, each shaped like Enchantress. Color a very pleasing shade an exquisite crinkled shell, and in color of light pink, deepening toward the center, yellow, orange and white, delicately com- size three and one-half inches and over. It bined and strikingly contrasted. 25c each. does not burst and has strong, stiff stems, TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEPS,—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN V£NTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 21 averaging two or three feet in length. Habit Lorraine. Charming combination of col- vigorous and blooms early, free and con- ors, fine flowers of soft rose pink widely tinuous. bordered with creamy white. 15c each. Mrs. Joost. A magnificent large pink carna- Louise. Of large size with long petals of tion, with very large petals and long stem soft deep rose pink, dappled and streaked med flowers. Fine for cut flowers. with red. The bloom spikes are usually Mermaid. A most pleasing shade of blush- large and fine, and so completely do the pink, very easy culture, gives fine large flowers cover the plant as to make a row or flowers. Fine for cut flowers. bed seem almost like a solid mass of bloom. Harlowarden. Hardy growth. Rich crim- 20c. son. Luray. Shapely plant with fine foliage Rose Pink Enchantress. Very free bloom- and massive heads of bold bright rose flower. ers. 25c. Prosperity. An exquisite sort, most un- Martha Washington. Rose pink with usual in its shades. The color is white over- splendid trusses, making a mass of color, laid with soft pink, the latter color deepen- 20c each. ing toward the center, and paling toward Mont Blanc. magnificent the edges of the petals. Most picturesque Most cream flowers which are borne on long stems. Canna yet known; foliage bright glossy green, large and handsome; a strong grow- White Perfection. Pure white, flowers ing vigorous variety, producing masses of and of pleasing clove fragrance. One large a creamy-yellow flowers that contrast beauti- of the very best white varieties grown; has fully with the fine shades of pink, scarlet long stiff stems and is a very free bloomer and yellow. 25c. and splendid keeper. White Enchantress. Habits and growth Niagara. Crimson and gold. The best of the low growing variegated Cannas. Great similar to its parent Enchantress. handsome trusses, broad, thick, durable Victory. fine scarlet. A petals; color, rich, deep crimson with a Sunset. Pale yellow, clouded with rose wide irregular border of deep golden yellow. pink. Height three feet. 20c each. Cannas Queen Charlotte. Large scarlet flowers, deeply margined with gold. 20c. For brilliant show in the garden no Queen of Holland. Pure deep orange flow- plants are more effective than cannas, ers, large and firm form, which makes a fine spikes of brilliant flowers in shades of rich contrast with its handsome shaded bronze red, orange and yellow. They give a mass foliage. 20c.

of splendid color from April till late autumn. Shenandoah. Foliage rich ruby red, ex- The flowers are very large and beautiful quisitely veined and tinted like some rare which makes them fine for cutting and deco- hot-house plant. It bears fine large trusses ration. of beautiful waxy rose-pink flowers; highly ornamental. 20c. The set $2.50. Black Prince. Dark velvety crimson-maroon. Fine large trusses and flowers; great bloomer. 15c each. Giant Orchid Flowering Cannas

Buttercup. Buttercup yellow; large beau- America. The first giant flowered dark tifully formed flowers in handsome trusses; leaved Canna, foliage is a fine bronze color a beautiful pure, bright, deep yellow Canna. with dark red hues shining as if varnished. 20c. The flowers are enormous, color a fine bril- Cherokee. Dark maroon. Petals are two liant red flamed and striped. 20c. inches broad. 20c. Austria. This grand mammoth canna Dr. Nansen. A distinct and beautiful vari- grows 5 or 6 feet high, with leaves 15 or 18 ety of dwarf habit, that bears large trusses inches long, and 7 to 10 inches broad; the of graceful pale yellow flowers. 20c each. flowers are 6 to 7 inches across, and borne Eastern Beauty. The flowers are a charm- erect in large, bold clusters; color pure ing shade of light salmon and orange that deep golden yellow; truly magnificent. 15c. changes after two or three days to a most Indiana. The foliage of this variety forms attractive flesh. 20c. a solid mass of green 3 to 4 feet high, and Evolution. Foliage dark, rich shaded above this the flower spikes shoot up to a bronze, flowers large and very graceful; height of 5 or 6 feet, each one bearing fine color, rich golden yellow, which shades big clusters of orchid-like flowers. Color is through dainty tints of canary, lemon and a glistening golden orange daintily marked sulphur yellow to a center of soft blush and striped with red. Single blossoms are pink. 15c each. often 7 inches across. 40c. Golden Beauty. Rich bright golden yellow, Italia. Equally as large and similar in with a few faint spots in the center of the every way to Austria, except color, which is flowers. Splendid spikes of bloom. Grows pure yellow, with a broad blotch of dark two feet high. 20c each. rich maroon in the center of each petal. 15c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN :: THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Pennsylvanio. A splendid new orchid Juno. Cream white flower; very distinct flowering canna, the flowers of which often in the great width of its petals, which meas- measure seven inches across, of a pure ure nearly % of an inch across, tubular at deep red color. It has splendid branching the center they open out, curving slightly spikes of flowers, is a tremendous bloomer at the edges; long, pointed and curved at with gold foliage and is so striking as to the tips: the lower petals reflex and curve, command instant attention. 25c. while the upper ones curve gracefully to- "Wyoming." A veritable giant among Can- ward the center. nas; producing a luxuriant growth of rich Radiance. When in full bloom is fairly purple foliage and above this on long reed- raidant with brilliant starry blossoms. like stems are borne great plumes of massive Flowers are single, with tubular petals close- orange colored blossoms, true orchid-shaped ly set, and bright light red around the cen- with large rounded petals that flap and flut- ter of about 1% inches, then opening out ter in the breeze like glistening silken flags. broad, a lovely soft yellow. The contrast in Price 40c. color is very novel and striking, the flower The set for $1.25. being half yellow and half red. White Wings. A large semi-double variety; pure waxen white, chaste and beautiful; petals at first tubular, opening flat and broad, and curling at the ends. 15c each; or the five for 65c.

General List

Belle of Castlewood. Rich new shell pink, fine Japanese incurved form. Elmer D. Smith. A rich deep wine color, outside of petals silvery pink. Fidelity. Large, beautiful pure white. Ex- quisite in form. Fishers Torch. Deep velvety red, dark and handsome. Golden Plume. Intense rich yellow like handsome plumes; a most satisfactory variety in every way. Lavender Queen. Lavender pink. Very pretty. Louis Boehmer. Very hairy. Shaded mauve pink. Improved Louis Boehmer. Light pink sport from Louis Boehmer. Mile. Marie Lieger. French origination; Mrs. Shepherd's Chrysanthemum ''Curly Locks" deep flowers with stout heavily foliaged stems. Color, a magnificent shade of pink. Picked February 1 Mrs. John Ills.. One of the best white late bloom, large double flowers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Norma Dee Chi Ids. A beautiful Chinese "The Queen of Autumn" variety with enormous snowy white flowers. Omega. Large yellow Jap. Mrs. Shepherd's Artistic Peek-a-boo. A splendid reddish-brown Seedlings flower. Petals tipped yellow and very long, drooping down over the lower side of the Curly Locks. This is a darling, a per- flower, and falling from above, almost cov- fect beauty. Semi-double, petals long, quil- ering the eye, which looks out from the led, opening about an inch from the tips. mass of petals in a way that suggests the The color of the flowers at first a beautiful name '"Peek-a-boo." Measures 7 inches un- pink, delicately penciled, changing to a wax- der ordinary care. en-white in the center and shading blush to Pres. Loubet. This variety scored high the ends of the petals. It is a fine bloomer in France and again in this country, being often commencing to flower in October and awarded a certificate of merit by the C. S. continuing to send up fine flowering shoots A. An extra large creamy white Jap, some- until the last of January; valuable for cut times faintly tinged rose. Its growth leaves flowers. Can be grown ten inches across. nothing to be desired. Firefly. Beautiful bronzy red with thread- Petaluma. This grand flower is a new de- like petals which are lit by crossbar lines of parture, both in color and form. The petals yellow; the base of the petals yellow. Bril- are quilled the same size from base to tip, liant charming flower. and are the size of a large knitting needle, TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 23

and 3 inches in length. Flowers very dou- The color is exquisite and the flowers of ble, and when fully developed round as a fine form. It blooms in November at the ball. Color pure nankeen yellow; old gold same time as the Lily Dahlia and makes a with age. fine companion to it. The two tree dahlias Roosevelt. One of the grandest of all re- are a great addition to the garden, bloom- cent American-bred Chrysanthemums, being ing at a time when other flowers are nearest perfection in all its habits. Very scarce, their stately beauty attracting large, dwarf habit. Color, white ground with much attention. 50c and $1.00 each. light shell-pink center and tips of petals, DIOSMA OR "BREATH OF HEAVEN" The giving the entire bloom a light pink ap- name is given from the exquisite odor pearance. of the leaves when bruised. It is fine for Robert M. Grey. Flowers of fine form; pots or bedding. The branches are color a rich yellowish brown shading heath-like, feathery and are covered most later with yellow; very long hairs; most of the year, especially in winter with innu- striking and beautiful. merable small star-like white flowers. In- Silver Wedding. White sport from Golden valuable for cut flower work, its pretty fol- Wedding, a beautiful and striking variety. iage and fine flowers fill in beautifully with large flowers. Hardy in California. Yellow Good Gracious. A fine variety 25c. with quilled petals, irregularly incurved, one of the largest flowers. ERYTHRINA CRISTA GALLI. The beauti- All Chrysanthemums 15c each; $1.50 doz. ful Coral tree has immense spikes of very large red pea-shaped flowers. Dormant CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA (Dusty Mill- in the winter; hardy in California; in the er). Leaves pearl gray, deeply lacinated. Bast can be wintered in the cellar. 25c. 15c. Grande, or Leopard Plant. A CHAENOSTOMA HISPIDUM. Low grow- FARFUGIUM splendid house plant easily grown. Valu- ing perennial with blush white, star-like able for bedding in partially shaded locali- flowers !/4 inch across, in dense clusters. ties. The great round leathery leaves Blooms almost continuously. 25c. start from the ground on long slender stems, forming a most handsome plant. Brilliant Coleus (from seed) They are regularly marked with large For brilliancy of foilage united with bright yellow spots. 15c each, $1.25 doz. the easiest culture no plant excels Coleus. Grande Argenteum. An old but very rare They start readily from seeds or cuttings, variety; magnificent, large light green leaves grow rapidly and make beautiful orna- beautifully variegated with white; superb bents for the house, conservatory or pot plant. 35c. garden in the shortest time of almost any other plant we have; giving all the colors and shades of the rainbow. Choice Decorative Ferns 10c each, $1.00 per doz. ADIANTUM Capillus Veneris. The native CORONILLA GLAUCA VARIEGATA. Beau- maiden hair fern; form strong plants in tiful shrub with small golden and green a very short time. Every one can grow it. leaves and bright yellow, pea-shaped frag- 10c and 25c each. rant flowers. 25c each. Capillus Veneris Magnifica. A tall extra fine variety of the above, with purplish- Rare Dahlias black stems and very handsome fronds. 25c and 50c. (By Express only) Cuneatum. A dainty "Maiden Hair" IMPERIALES. The "Lily Dahlia." A dis- fern, much used in cut flower work. 25c and tinct species. It attains a height of 10 50c. to 15 feet, and produces through the Gracillimum. A lovely maiden hair fern months of September and October innu- so fine and graceful and filmy as to be merable large, single, drooping, lily-like called the "Mist Fern." 50c and $1.00. flowers of a delicate pinkish mauve color. The broad petals are four inches long, ASPLENIUM Berlangeri. A very elegant and recurve, giving a bell-like appearance. fern, easily grown, forming new plants on old leaves. It There is a maroon ring around the yellow the surface of makes beau- center. Nothing can exceed the beauty of tiful and graceful specimens. 15c. the fairy like blossoms seen from a dis- DAVALLIA Dissecta. A beautiful fern of tance, as they swing and sway in the the "Hare's foot" class that sends up breeze. 35c and 75c each. slender stemmed large triangular shaped fronds, very finely cut, NEW TREE DAHLIA, Pericles. A seed- and of a rich shin- ling of Imperialis, but more vigorous and ing green. It grows rapidly and is valuable for basket or large pans. 25c, 50c. with larger, handsomer flowers. It has massive stems, and beautiful arching NEPHROLEPIS Piersoni. A sport from the graceful foliage, grows ten or twelve feet Boston fern and as easily grown. The high and bears great spreading, graceful fronds have a feathery plumy appear- panicles of large pinkish-mauve flowers. ance caused by the division of the pinnae TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 24 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

or leaves, which are subdivided into mini- large dark red berries. The foliage is large ature fronds closely set together and over- and velvety. lapping. The miniature fronds are con- Eugene Vercousin. Double. Corolla rosy stantly developing a rich light green on pink, shading to heliotrope; sepals rosy red. the darker ground of the main fronds Color new and distinct. making a most charming contrast. A well General Vandever. A splendid variety, a grown plant, is graceful and beautiful be- seedling of vigorous climbing habit; with yond description. Nice plants 50c to $1. large handsome yellowish-green foliage, and Bostoniensis or "Boston Fern." Xo immense sprays of very large single flow- plant is so extensively used for decora- ers; a fine purple red. tion as the Boston Fern. It differs from the Mary. The plant is a profuse bloomer; old variety in having larger and broader the drooping flowers, over two inches long, fronds and is a fresher and brighter green. are a brilliant crimson scarlet, and stand out A beautiful plant for decorative purposes. prominently against the dark foliage. Alto- 25c. 50c, 75c and SI. gether it is a very unique plant; and a fine Cordata Compacta. A charming dwarf addition to the flower garden, window gar- variety with narrow fronds that grow den or conservatory. from one foot to fifteen inches high; of rapid Heron. A splendid large single flower of growth. 10c. fine form; corolla, rich deep purple red, se- Tuberosa. A beautiful variety with pals dark scarlet. A very popular variety. tubers on the roots, fronds dark shining Joseph Rosian. Splendid dark double scar- green, the pinules closely set: the fronds let and violet-purple, marked with carmine; are more numerous than the Boston Ferns. grand bloomer. It makes very handsome specimens and is fine for baskets. 15c. Miss Lucy Finnis. "White and scarlet, very double, large, full flower, fine bloomer. Pectinata. A dwarf variety resembling the Boston Fern. It is trailing in its habit Jupiter. Flowers of enormous size and making it fine for baskets. 10c. a rich violet-purple; double corolla often two inches over in Nephrolepis Whitmani. (The Improved and diameter; tube and sepals bright crimson. Ostrich Plume Fern.) Unquestionably the most valuable of this type, superseding Ele- Otto. Splendid double scarlet and white; gantissima. Xot only is the pinnae on the tree-shaped; a constant bloomer; flowers individual fronds more finely divided, but the rich and handsome. fronds are denser, broader and more grace- Syringaflora. A variety of distinct habit ful and the habit of the plant is more per- and foliage, and very rapid growth, forms fect. 40c and 75c. large bushes, and bears large bunches of PTERIS Argyraea. Large bold foliage, with lilac-mauve flowers, about the size of lilac broad band of white through the center of blossoms and very much resembling them. each frond. 25c. They harmonize well with the brilliant magenta Bougainvillea flowers. It makes fine HOLLY FERN. (Cyrtonium falcatum.) 25c large bushes and is a very showy plant. and 50c. STAG HORN FERN (Platyceriuni alcicorne) Foliage Fuchsia A very remarkable and orchid-like fern, very rare, commonly called Stag Horn Sun ray. Of upright growth, foliage beauti- Fern from its resemblance to the horns of fuly variegated white, green and pink, a a stag. At base of fronds are ear-like lovely foliage plant, flowers single, sepals leaves or sub-fronds. SI, $2.50, S5 and pink and corolla purple. Sunray makes an $20 each. effective basket plant. 25c. ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS (Australian Tree Fern) Fine plants SI. 00 each. Genista Monosperma Fuchsias or Lady's Eardrops Pendula 15c each, SI. 50 per doz.. except where New Drooping White Genista noted. 4 'Bridal Veil" Aurora Superba. Beautiful waxen orange Everyone should have this lovely shrub, scarlet flower, truly superb. a striking ornament for the garden and a Black Prince. One of the best. Single flow- beautiful greenhouse plant. The branches ers, with flaring funnel-like corolla: color are valuable for decoration and the flowers scarlet and purple-carmine. effective for evening wear. Its habit is Crimson Trumpets. A tree fuchsia; seedling from "Corymbiflora.'* but much prettier, spreading, growing ten to fifteen feet high. with large waxen flowers of a soft clear rose It has no leaves, but finely divided branches, red. They measure three inches in length. round and of a soft silvery green color. The The arrangement of the sepals and petals is flowers are small, white, pea-shaped, with especially pretty. Very easily grown and always in bloom. Their large corymbs of long a little flush on the petals, and are borne on flowers are very showy, and are followed by little spikes from 1 to 2 inches in length TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 25 alternating on opposite sides of the stems; Madame Modjeska. The flower is round. they are very close together, sometimes 15 The buds are velvety orange-salmon, fully flowers to a spike; are exquisitely fragrant. opened flowers salmon-pink; edges of pet- The foliage is very effective, arranged with als lighter with age, two upper veined pink white carnations. It has a cloud-like filmy at center; a fine white eye, measures 2 effect that makes it very attractive, its inches across. long drooping branches draped with flowers Oxnard. A superb variety of strong ro- resembling at a distance a soft white veil. bust growth, and producing splendid scarlet Nothing could be more beautiful for contrast flowers, shaded cerise. They stand high in shrubbery on large places. 25c each. above the foliage on long stems. The trusses are very large and the individual flowers measure over two inches across, will grow ten feet high. Pink Pansy. Large flowers resembling a pansy. Center pure white, with a circle of bright salmon pink. Splendor. Rich velvety red with immense trusses of very large superb flowers. A most showy bedder. Geraniums From Other Sources

Minnesota. Enormous, crinkled, Pelar- gonium-like blossoms of loveliest light rosy scarlet with a white eye. New York. Enormous clusters; beautiful pink flowers. Pennsylvania. Pure snow white; immense flowers. Pierre Le Brun. Salmon red, pink and white, exquisitely blended. Flowers very large. Souv de Mirande. Creamy-white center upper petals white, edged with soft rose. Lower petals a soft salmon-rose with lighter Genista "Bridal Veil" Branch of White shadings. Fine and effective for a hedge. E. H. Trego. It is one of the most beauti- Rare Geraniums—Lalrge ful shades of dazzling scarlet with an exquisite soft velvety finish on a saffron ground. Flowering The flowers are large, semi-double, and often measure two inches in diameter, produc- 10c each, except where noted. ed in enormous trusses, in great profusion; $1.00 per doz., except where noted. in growth and habit it is an excellent semi- $5.00 per hundred. dwarf; robust and branching. An ideal pot Cuttings, 50c per dozen postpaid. variety. We do not label cuttings unless 6 or more Virginia. Large, extra fine salmon pink. of one variety are ordered. Wonder. Intense, dazzling scarlet, trusses of enormous size, 10 to 20 inches in circumference, with single florets measuring 2 1 Mrs. Shepherd's Seedlings /£ inches. Prue. A delicate rosy pink, veined and spotted with deep rose center shading to almost white. Double Geraniums Castenet. Fine flowers, shaded, soft Crimson Velvet. One of the best, with magenta; two lower petals half magenta splendid trusses of deep rich crimson vel- and half velvety salmon-scarlet. vet flowers. Comet. A splendid fiery scarlet, with fine Emanuel Arene. Very large double florets. trusses on long stems, a hybrid between the Pure white with broad bands of rosy-scarlet. zonale and ivy section. A very striking varie- Hubert Charron. Clear white center with ty. A climber with the vigor of a zonale in a broad band of reddish-carmine around growth. each petal. Faustina. A fine cerise, with fan-shaped Jean Viaud. Semi-double. The flowers spots on the lower petals, of soft pink. are borne in immense trusses, which com- Loveliness. Fine large flowers with white pletely cover the plant. The loveliest pink center, margin daintily splashed and fleck- geranium ever offered; the flowers are very ed with pure salmon, very light foliage. large.

THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 26 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY La Favorite. Pure snow white. Lady Washington Geraniums Mad. Jaulin. The finest of all the deli- 15c each; $1.50 per doz. cate pink or blush varieties ; is of dwarf but flowers of good size and very robust growth; Adela Brandt. Perfectly rounded but fluted of flower delicate pink, abundant. Center flowers, forming fine trusses of a deep car- outside pure white. mine rose-shade flushed with purple, petals J. Ricaud. Enormous trusses, purplish- of flowers beautifully edged white, also crimson of a very intense shade, center very center of flower white, upper petals with distinctly marked white. crimson colored feather. Mme. H. Tilmant. Semi-double. White Anita. Flowers of enormous size. Low center, with broad margin of scarlet. er petals delicate pink; upper petals veined and blotched velvety maroon. Bronze, Gold and Tri-Color Anna Vidal. An entirely distinct variety. Beauty. Coloring exquisite. Zone is Petals veined and blotched with maroon. marked white, green and pink, with black All the petals shaded to rosy-pink. The shadings. Irregular broad cream white mar- whole edged with white. gin. 20c. No cuttings. Black Prince. One of the darkest varieties California. Large, golden-yellow foliage petals undulated very dark red, blotched scarlet flowers. soft shaded chocolate zone, black; a very rich, fine sort. Happy Thought. Bright green foliage; Dawn. Delicate rosy pink; yellow center; dark band about the light dark blotch on two upper petals. Lower petals zone; flowers scarlet. marked with light pink. Hermione. Light green leaves, broadly Dr. Andre. Flowers margined with white, zoned with black and similar to Nelita Kruger but with deeper shade of pink. pink; double red flower. Duke of Albany. Similar type to King of Bronzes. Broad, reddish-brown Mme. Thiebaud. Entire flower deep zone, center and edge of leaf yellow. velvety maroon shaded with white center. Mrs. Parker. Leaves deeply margined E. G. Hill. Dazzling rosy scarlet; silvery white, lightly zoned black; double upper petals veined and blotched black; pink flowers. with center greenish white. Mrs. Pollock. Color of leaves bright Empress of Russia. bronzy-red; zone belted with crimson, edged Ground color a very light lavender with almost white golden yellow. center; and shading to white at edges of petals; each petal with blotch of dark maroon surround- Ivy-Leaved Geraniums ed by purplish crimson. Col. Baden Powell. Superb flower semi- Flame. A most unusual color. A beautiful double, soft blush, flower stems long, fine clear scarlet. for cutting. Linda. Salmon pink, distinct. Garden Glory. Magnificent double scarlet Mabel. Lovely, large, velvety pink with flowers. Grand for bedding. black blotches. Jeanne d'Arc. Double, snowy white. Magneta. Purple magenta, almost black L'Elegante. Ivy shaped leaves; beauti- markings. fully variegated pink and white; fine for Magnificent. Flowers of extremely fine bedding or baskets. 20c each. form; upper petals veined and marked with

Leopard. Flowers are 2V2 inches across, white ; lower petals pure white. semi-double, as rich and distinct as an Mme. Thiebaud. Large flower, rosy scarlet orchid. Ground rosy pink, the upper petals elegantly fluted and ruffled. blazed fiery crimson, the lower petal, feath- Mrs. O. W. Chi Ids. Distinct new flower of rich crimson maroon blotches. ered with remarkable freedom of bloom; dwarf, com- Sweet Sixteen. Soft shade of pink; petals pact growth. Very large trusses of extra large have a dainty curve and, airy lightness that beautifully rounded and at the same time is very attractive. fluted flowers, of a most exquisite shade of Souv. de Chas. Turner. Splendid deep rose pink, with the remarkable absence pink flower; feathered maroon on upper pet- of hardly any marking on the petals. als. Miss Leda Conard. A handsome, frilled Pierre Crozy. Bright scarlet; dwarf, com- variety; ground color, carmine, rose; two pact habit. A good bedding plant where low upper petals blotched black, center white, bed is desired; appears to be a cross be- all petals lined and feathered, rose and mar- tween an ivy and zonale. oon at base, edges lighter. Mrs. Robert Sandiford. This is a grand Sweet Scented Geraniums double white variety; one of the finest novel- ties, and always very scarce; the flowers Apple. Delightfully scented variety, grows are extra large, perfectly double, and beau- very bushy. 10c to 20c. tifully laced and ruffled; glistening snow- Rose Scented. (True) 10c. white.

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Mrs. T. B. Shepherd. Finest bloomer of flowering hardy shrubs. Comes into bloom all. Vigorous grower. Bright pink with dark- just at a time when there is a scarcity of er markings. outside white flowers, along through July Nelita Kruger. One of the daintiest class; snow-white flowers, shaped much like the lower petals suffused with pale pink, upper common Hydrangea, but blooms with purest petals veined with rosy-maroon; fluted snow-white flowers, shaped much like the edges. Snowball flower, but much larger and more attractive. Strong plants 50c. Purity. White; large flower and truss; fine constitution. HYPERICUM (Gold Flower.) A beautiful 12 varieties of the above, rooted cuttings, ever-green shrub with large golden-yellow our selection, not named, by mail for $1.00. satiny flowers and numerous long thread- like stamens. Always in bloom, 25c. GREVILLEA THELEMANIANA. One has but to see this charming shrub to desire IMPATIENS Sultani. A charming plant for pots for location. It it. Nothing of like nature has been intro- or shaded belongs to duced in recent years. Of compact habit, the balsam family. The leaves are a light deep green foliage, tipped golden green, green, stems transparent; flowers single, resembling a miniature pine tree. The always in bloom, three colors, salmon pink delicate rose colored flowers tipped with mauve, and scarlet. 15c each. green are borne on the ends of the branches INCARVILLEA Delavayi. Hardy perennial. in compact clusters. They are indescrib- Rather new, originated in northern China, so ably exquisite, resembling nothing much and is one of the prettiest perennials 50c. as a bunch of rosy dew drops. 35c and known. It produces divided pale green HELIOTROPE—Albert Deleaux. One of the leaves about 2 feet in length, very much most beautiful varieties in cultivation like acanthus. The flowers are borne on not Mrs. Shepherd's. The foliage is yellow, long, stout stems, tube-shaped and appear marked with green. Very large flowers almost like gloxinias. Color bright rose. of a rich deep purple. 15c. 15c. Egypt. A very beautiful heliotrope with IRIS Stylosa Superba. A most beautiful ever- black stems and handsome crinkled foli- green Iris from Greece. The leaves are age so dark as to be almost black. Hand- long and narrow, grass like, growing in some dark purple flowers. 15c. dense tufts and forming large bunches in Pink Beauty. A charming variety, with a short time; blooms in the greatest pro- great masses of mauve-pink flowers, the fusion from October all through the win- color of Mme. Millet violet. 15c. ter. The color is exquisite violet blue, the large petals feathered black and white, Purple Giant. One of the new giant lined with a velvety orange stripe through hybrid types, and a most vigorous grower the center. The lovely flowers are fine for of climbing habit. It has large, hand- cutting. 15c each; $1.00 per doz. some foliage, and bears immense trusses of rich, purple flowers. It grows so fast and LANTAN A. A vigorous grower. The flowers blooms so profusely, that it is invaluable in are first yellow and pink, afterwards turn- the garden. 15c. ing to pure pink. 25c. Royal Highness. A magnificent new Dwarf Lantanas. These plants make climbing heliotrope of wonderfully rapid charming pot plants, in the east growing to growth, forming immense plants that about a foot in height and are profuse spread and climb to the height of 10 or bloomers. In California they make fine 12 feet. It has splendid large trusses of hedge and border plants, growing about rich purple flowers and is a most profuse three feet in height. Three colors, golden- bloomer. As a covering for walls or bay yellow, orange and pink. 25c each. windows, or hedges, or as a pot plant it LI NUM. very beautiful perennial flax that is invaluable. 15c. A grows 2 or 3 feet high and forms large HIBISCUS Sinesis, Sub-violaceus. Splendid clumps that are covered all the year with half hardy shrub with enormous semi-dou- fine rich, golden-yellow flowers, measur- ble flowers, rich carmine tinted violet. 25c. ing two or more inches across. Invaluable HYDRANGEA Magnifica. It bears enormous for bedding. Increases fast. 15c each; $1.50 heads of blossoms, often measuring 25 per doz. inches in circumference. The individual LI BON I A Floribunda. Dwarf shrub, cover- flowers are very large and beautiful shade ed most of the year with pretty scarlet of pink. 15c. and yellow tubular flowers. 15c. Black Stemmed. Black stems and a pro- LOTUS Pelyorynchus "Coral Gem." Fine fusion of lovely flowers, pink at first and silvery foliage; dainty and graceful. Light changing to bright blue. 25c. and airy in habit. Fine for trailing over Japonica Variegata. A handsome vari- walls and banks; lovely for hanging bas- ety with white and green leaves, makes a kets. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. fine house plant, grows large outside in par- LOPEZIA Rosea, and LOPEZIA Alba. "Mos- tial shade. 25c. quito Flowers" Pretty plants that are com- Arborescens Grandiflora (Snowball Hy- pletely covered all the year with airy drangea.) A grand addition to the summer branches of pink and white flowers, re-

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sembling mosquitoes. Terr useful for bou- until November. It is of value as a cut quets and valuable for bedding. 15c each. flower, lasting well in water, and its deli- MARGUERITE Mme. Gaelbert. A splendid cate Primrose-like perfume is most acceptable in a room. new Marguerite with very broad petals. The texture of the petals is extremely delicate, Surpasses all others in size and snowy indeed half transparent; they whiteness. 15c each; $1.50 doz. never lose the crumpled folds that in the case of most poppies betoken MARGUERITE—Yellow (Etoile d'Or) Sim- a newly opened state. The flowers are very ilar to Gaelbert, but flowers pale yellow. large, 4 to 5 inches across, pure white, with 10c each, 75c, per doz. a bunch of yellow stamens resembling DOUBLE MARGUERITE "Queen Alexandra" large white single Paeonies. Strong plants This variety has met with much favor, (by express only) $1.00 and $1.50 each. and we predict even greater popularity. RUSSELLIA Elegantissima. (Fountain The pure white flowers are from 2y2 to 3 Plant.) inches in diameter, the greater percentage A vast improvement of the old Russellia. coming full double. The remainder of the The habit is drooping, the flowers on the same plant come semi- slender branches and leaves completely hidden by double and single, all of which are very hundreds of the vivid scarlet tubular flowers. handsome. 15c; $1.50 per doz. It is so floriferous that tiny cuttings show more flowers than NASTURTIUMS (Double) Yellow feathered leaves. It is one of the finest and best new with red. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. plants ever introduced and one that will Bright orange red, 10c each; $1 per doz. give satisfaction to everyone. 15c. SALVIA Splendens grandiflora pendala. A Poinsettias beautiful variety that bears very long, drooping Pulcherrima. A large plant of Poinsettia spikes of scarlet flowers; larger and handsomer in full bloom is the most gorgeous and than the old specimens. 15c; stately object of a California garden at $1.50 per doz. Xmas. Grows almost the size of a tree; Salvia Patens. (Blue). 15c. floral ends of branches crowned with SANSEVIERA Zeylanica or Zebra Plant. If bracts; the most intense bright red, from a plant is wanted to grow anywhere, in 8 to 18 inches across; in great demand for or out of the sun to stand drought, dust, Xmas decorations; fine pot plants; the and heat, and always look fresh and beautiful bracts keep fresh and bright sev- healthy, order one of these Sansevieras. eral weeks. 25c. They are beautiful plants, splendidly Double Poinsettia Rosette. This splendid adapted for the decoration of rooms and variety comes into bloom just as the halls, for the center of vases, baskets, etc., single one is waning. The magnificent as they stand all manner of abuse (except flower heads consist of an inside row of freezing and over watering) with impun- long floral bracts and a closely gathered ity, even preserving their cheerful look rosette-like center of lanceolate bracts 4 when you have forgotten to water them or 5 inches long. The color is a deeper for a month. 15c, 25c and 50c. strikingly beautiful. Poinsettia red. It is SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton.) A dwarf heads will keep for sometime if the stems evergreen perennial with delicate silver are dipped in boiling water immediately grey foliage; useful as a rock or border after they are cut. 25c. plant; also used in carpet bedding. 10c PLUMBAGO Capensis. A beautiful shrub each; $1.00 per doz. with lovely light blue flowers, always in SAXAFRAGA SARMENTOSA. A beautiful bloom. It grows 10 to 12 feet high in Cali- basket plant sometimes called "The moth- fornia, forming immense plants. Should er of Thousands" on account of the rapid- be cut back occasionally to induce new ity with which it increases. Beautiful for growth. 25c each. baskets. 10c; $±.00 per doz. Capensis Alba. Like the above except TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK. We are glad the flowers are snowy white. Always a mass to be able to offer the true Shamrock, as of bloom. 25c. so many spurious plants have been called Shamrock and sold as such. This stock is Petunias (rooted cuttings) genuine, and thoroughly acclimated. A very beautiful pot plant with dark choco- Double—White, Lavender, Red, Pink, late and green foliage. Each stem with 4 Lavender and White, Red and White, Pink or 5 leaves, like 4-leaf clover. A lovely and White. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. foliage plant that attracts great attention. Single—Shades of Blue, Red, Rose, Varie- 20c each; 3 for 50c. gated and White. 10c each; $1 per doz. SHASTA DAISY. Improved. Flowers are ROMNEYA COULTERI. (Matilija Pop- large and graceful with three or more py.) This fine perennial is of rows of petals, of purest glistening white. supreme and stately beauty: as an out- They are borne on long wiry stems, two door plant it may well be considered one feet in length. The flowers often meas- of the best for yielding a long succession ure four or more inches across. 10c; 75c of blooms, flowering as it does, from July doz. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 29

STOKESIA CYAN US. (Corn-aster.) A most beautiful metallic purple. It is effective beautiful new perennial plant. A single as a basket or vase plant. 25c. lavender colored Aster, perpetual bloomer Roylei. The old foliage is large, leathery resembling an immense corn flower; per- dark green. The new growth is a shining fectly hardy. 15c each; $1.50 doz. bright red; foliage small and hangs in long, Jamesoni. STREPTOSOLEN A plant for beautiful festoons or creeps in long wreaths in bloom. garden show and always No equally valuable and handsome. It is gorg- should be without it. At first the flowers eous in the autumn. 15c and 25c each. are orange red, changing to yellow with Veitchii or Boston Ivy. Hardy in the age, so that there are two or three shades most exposed places, attains a height of of color on the plant at the same time. 20 or 30 feet in 2 or 3 years; clings to stone, It grows very rapidly, and in the course brick or wood with great tenacity. In sum- of or three years attains the height two mer the foliage is a rich snade of green, but of 10 12 feet 25 to 30 feet in cir- to and in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous cumference, and covered from base to tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Per- top with great bunches of splendid flow- fectly hardy. 25c. ers. A fine pot plant. 15c and 25c. ASPARAGUS Decumbens. A pretty, filmy, SWAINSONIA Alba. Finely divided foli- drooping Asparagus, fine for baskets. 25c. age and long spikes of snow white pea- shaped blossoms; invaluable for cut flow- Deflexus Scandens. A distinct and beau- ers and most ornamental in the garden; tiful variety, tine for decoration and effec- fine for conservatory. 25c. tive for baskets, vases or drooping over Rosea. Same as above, with deep rose walls in courts. The stems are wiry with flowers. 25c. dainty arching branches, from which grow the pretty light green filmy leaves. 25c. TAPE PLANT. Curious flat stems growing from 5 to 10 feet high. Leaves divided into Plumosus Nanus A charming dainty climb- segments. Flowers small and white, pro- er with leaves that are finer than fronds duced at the axils of leaves. 15c and 25c. of some delicate fern. A beautiful vine for the house, for bouquets, and effective for TECOMA Velutina. It is a most showy and decoration. 25c and 50c. valuable flowering shrub; far superior to Tecoma Smithii, in that it blooms when Robustus. A new variety of climbing aspar- only 12 inches high from seed. The flowers agus from Europe, of much more robust are larger and a more beautiful color, habit than plumosus. Equally fine for decor- while the plant is never out of bloom. ation and valuable outside. Grows very fast The flowers are like beautiful Alamandas; and tall. 15c and 25c. large, gloxinia-like, pure golden-yellow; in Sprengeri. One of the most valuable. It great splendid spikes or clusters. It grows grows rapidly and forms handsome plants into a good-sized small tree in California. in a short time. The branches start from Half hardy; easily grown from seed. 25c the ground and attain a length of 6 feet or more. For decorative purposes it is unequal- TRADESCANTIA Multicolor. Its pretty led. One of the most effective for hanging striped leaves show every tint of silver, baskets. 10c, 25c 50c each. 75c to $2.50 bronze-gold, pinkish-crimson, rose and to doz. gray in their markings. An extra fine basket plant. 10c each; $1 per doz. ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS. The Rosa de Montana of Mexico. A beautiful climber VARIEGATED ELDER. A splendid variegat- with tuberous roots; produces freely large ed shrub with splendid branches and fol- racemes of rose-pink flowers of the most iage beautifully marked with white and exquisite color; leaves heart-shaped. It green, large clusters of fine white flowers. is a magnificent vine for the South, as it 25c to 50c each. can be set out in the spring and blooms long before frost. Here it seldom stops Rare Climbing and blooming; east it can be wintered in the cellar. 25c. Trailing Plants We make a specialty of rare and beau- Violets tiful climbing plants. Many of them are hardy in the south, while some only grow Marie Louise Double Blue. 10c each; $1.00 in conservatories; we have endeavored to per doz. indicate their character in our descriptions. Princess of Wales. The foliage is very AMPELOPSIS Tricolor or Japanese Treas- handsome, the flowers are large, most ex- ure Vine.. Perfectly hardy; fine for trel- quisite and deliciously fragrant, and meas- lises, fences, buildings, etc. The stems of ure iy inches across; the color is a love- the young growth are pink and white. The 2 ly violet blue. The stems are 8 to 10 inches foliage, which is shaped like finely cut long. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $4 per hundred. miniature grape leaves, is prettily variegated pink, green and white. In the aut- Swan ley White. A pure white double umn it bears clusters of berries the size violet exquisitely pretty and sweet. 5c each; of small currants; color of these the most 50c doz.

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Bignonias (Trumpet Vine) CAMPSIDIUM filicifolium—Tecoma australis Foliage glossy in young plants, finely cut Speciosa. shining green foliage and Has like a fern, and gradually increasing in long drooping branches. The large flowers size, so to appear at last quite a differ- are mauranda-like, of a soft violet shade, ent plant; flowers small, creamy, sprinkled beautifully veined with purple and black; with red, but very effective, coming in blooms through the spring and summer; half very large, feathery bunches. 25c. hardy. 25c. CLIANTHUS Puniceus or Parrot's Beak. A Syderifolia. A most rapid and vigorous magnificent scandent shrub with long grower; flowers in clusters with broad tubu- spreading branches and handsome light lar base, creamy white outside, the texture green pinnate foliage. Remarkable for its being like the finest velvet. Inside a delicate large showy flowers that are borne in yellow. 50c. lemon auxiliary racemes of the most brilliant Tweediana. One of the most beautiful crimson scarlet, resembling a parrot's climbers in existence. The old foilage is beak. It grows well outside in California. dark green, the young growth pale yellow- Is especially fine for planting on the wall ish green, which gives a soft, filmy look of a conservatory. 25c each. that is most enchanting. Flowers come Alba. Similar, only flowers white. 35c. in spring, and continue for two or three FICUS REPENS. (Climbing fig) China and months. They are bright canary yellow, Japan. A very handsome little climber; darker in the lobes throat. shaded and The with small roundish, dark green leaves. vine clings tiny tendrils, growing close to by Hardy in this state; a very attractive the surface of walls, roofs, or trees, and is plant, attaching itself to walls, etc., like beautiful to trail over the ground. 25c. ivy. 20c. Venusta. Nothing can exceed the magni- HOYA CARNOSA the Climbing Wax Plant ficence of this brilliant climber Southern in Will grow rapidly and luxuriantly outside California. It is everygreen and has hand- in sheltered locations in Southern Cali- some foliage with large clusters of trumpet- fornia, giving a profusion of star-like, shaped orange-salmon flowers at the axil of velvety flowers in clusters. 15c. every leaf; graceful branches hang in long IPOMOEA. Learii or Blue Flower. wreaths of blossoms, and the effect is almost Dawn flowers barbaric in its gorgeous masses of orange The are the most intense violet- blue with reddish purple rays, are and green. It blooms through the winter and and 6 the spring months. 35c. inches across; there is nothing of its col- All these bignonias are hardy in Califor- or that exceeds in richness the flowers of nia and the South. Ipomoea; rapid grower. 15c each; $1.50 doz. BOUGAINVILLEA Braziliensis. A splendid MANDEVILLA Suaveolens Grandiflora. A new variety, hardy and luxuriant; blooms most chaste and beautiful climber and most of the year, but is especially fine in rapid grower, with handsome foliage, winter. The floral bracts are one-third graceful habit, and completely covered larger than Sanderiana and Glabra, the with its large starry, snow-white flowers stems are longer, the color deeper and through the spring and summer months. more intense. In two years plants attain The flowers are in clusters, and are deli- the height of 20 feet with a corresponding cately perfumed. Hardy in California and spread. All bougainvilleas are exceeding- the South. 25c each. ly fine for conservatories. 25c. THUNBERGIA Grandiflora, or Harrisii. Glabra. One of the most brilliant flower- Flowers large and trumpet-shaped, violet ing climbers. The foliage is shining green, blue with white throat. A fine climber and the plant is always covered with masses and a most magnificent plant. Very of brilliant magenta-rose bracts. In Southern choice. $1.00 each. California it makes splendid specimens outside. 25c. Passiflora Lateritia. Scarce, owing to difficulty in propagation, but we have a limited sup- Pfordti Variegata. A handsome gold- ply at present. It is a most beautiful climb- en foliage passion vine, showy and striking, er, a rapid grower, and a winter bloomer. even without its large mauve, white and The foliage is handsome and the long blue flowers. A strong, rapid grower, with branches are adorned with masses of rich large, light green leaves, profusely spotted bright TERRA COTTA RED flowers, or and marked with bright golden yellow. 25c. bracts, that shade lighter with age, giving Princeps. Distinct from all others; a charming effect. It harmonizes with other hardy in California, but it little known colors most beautifully and delights every except in conservatories. The leaves are one. $1.50. Must be sent with soil. shining and leathery; exquisite waxen, coral COBOEA SCAN DENS. Mexico. A beautiful red flowers; the short fringe of the corona climber of rapid growth, bearing large is violet blue. Rare. 50c. purple bell-shaped flowers in great profu- Scarlet. One of California's most brilliant sion during the fall months; very attrac- climbers. It will in three years reach the tive and desirable for arbors and trellises. top of the tallest trees, completely taking 15c. possession. With its handsome foliage and

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vivid scarlet flowers, it is wonderfully ef- Bridesmaid. Brilliant Pink. Flowers very fective. Fine for conservatory. 25c. large, full perfect shape, fragrant and a Violacea. A desirable variety with dark constant bloomer. purplish maroon-red flowers. 25c. Cardinal. A splendid New Hybrid Tea SMI LAX. This plant has beautiful small Rose, strong grower and free bloomer, glossy foliage. It is a rapid grower and, makes large finely formed flowers, very without exception, one of the finest double and full; deep dark red, center ele- climbing plants. 10c. gantly tinted with golden yellow. SOLANUM. Jasminoides. Potato jasmine Catherine Mermet. Light flesh-colored; always acceptable because of its rapid large, full and globular; one of the finest growth, graceful habit and clusters of teas; when the flowers are fully expanded pretty white flowers. Showy when well they yield a delightful perfume. grown. 15c. Jasminoides Variegata. Like the above Cecile Brunner. Blooms, salmon pink with except that foliage is beautifully varie- deep salmon center, borne in clusters; very gated with white. 15c. small, full and delicately scented; admirable in and open flower; a very profuse Seaforthianum. A lovely climbing Solanum bud bloomer. with bunches of delicate blue flowers like wistaria, and bright scarlet berries as large Duchess De Brabant. Beautiful buds, deep as a cherry. Called in Mexico "Tomatillo." rosy pink edged with silver; blooms quickly One of the finest blue-flowered vines we and constantly. know of, being of easy and quick growth Karl Druschki. This is the ideal and remarkably floriferous. 25c. Frau hardy white rose, pure in color, perfect in Wendlandi. Has immense panicles of large form; strong grower and remarkably free- violet-blue flowers to three inches across. 2% flowering; superb in every way. Indescribably lovely; rapid grower, of easy cultivation. 15c, 25c. Gloire de Margottin. A dazzling red; colored roses in cul- TACSONIAS (Closely allied to the Passi- one of the brightest flora) Buchananii. A lovely pink variety, tivation. of most vigorous growth; a wonderful Gruss an Teplitz. New. Bourbon (Crimson bloomer. It bears edible fruit. 25c. Hermosa.) When first opened it is a rich quickly changing to a velvety Militaris. A new variety with large flow- dark crimson, grower, blooms continu- ers of rich shaded metallic carmine with fiery red. A strong size delightfully velvety scarlet glints through the center of ously, flowers good and petals. A luxuriant climber and fine bloom- fragrant. er. 35c. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Full flowers; long, and bear- TECOMA Capensis. A choice climber. Flow- magnificent in bud; stems foliage; flowers pure ers bright red, in bunches, continually in ing large handsome bloom. Leaves handsome, compound. 20c. white. France. of the finest of roses; the Jasminoides. A handsome climber, and al- La One rose, with a silver ways admired. Glossy foliage and clusters color is a most lovely bloomer, and very of large flaring, trumpet-like flowers. Pink- luster; it is a constant ish white with maroon-red throat. 35c. sweet scented. grower, Jasminoides Alba. Flowers white with Maman Cochet. An extra strong flowers in the pale yellow throat; larger, of heavier tex- producing its large buds and deep rose-pink, ture than the older varieties, and the lobes greatest profusion; color petals silvery rose; borne on of the flower tube are full and overlap each inner side of very double and exquisite other, giving a soft effect to its great clust- long, stiff stems; full blown. ers of snowy flowers that is beautiful. 50c. in bud or when Mackenii Rosea. A handsome cilmber from Madame Lambard. Color a beautiful salmon, South Africa with showy foliage and magni- shade of rosy?bronze, changing to rosy crim- ficent racemes of large showy flowers, that shaded with carmine, buds a deep resemble pink azaleas. They are old rose, son. pink, veined darker pink. It is vigorous to Marie Van Houtte. A beautiful straw col- an immense size. 25c and 50c. or, outer petals edged with bright rose. Flowers large and very fragrant. Madame Caroline Testout. (Hybrid Tea). Choice Roses One of the best Hybrid Tea roses up to date. It is clear pink and there is nothing 25c each, except where noted. in the rose line than can approach it in Agrippina. Fine, rich crimson; moderately color; the flower is as free as La France; double; fine in bud; a valuable bedding va- should have a place in every collection. riety; is not affected by the heat, and blooms Mme. Eugene Marlitt (B. C.) A beautiful profusely during the entire summer; as a rose and almost thornless, flowers large, hedge rose it cannot be surpassed. very double and full, bright rich carmine The Bride. Fine creamy-white, some times red; continues bright and beautiful a long slightly tinted with rose. Blooms constantly time; a strong healthy grower and abund- and profusely. ant bloomer. 35c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 32 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

A. Nebannond. One of the most satisfac- of the true variety of this most esthetic tory. Continuous bloomer. Delicate cream and beautiful rose. The flowers are five suffused with pink. A beautiful rose. Scarce. or more inches across, pure white and 50c. single. It is invaluable for hedges, for Perle des Jardins. A very large and full, covering unsightly places, for trellises or bright straw, sometimes canary color; very arbors. It has immense branches, resembling fragrant; one of the best Tea Roses; one the trunks of small trees. The old plants of the most popular forcing roses. bloom some all the year, but for three months in the spring, it is a sheet of white Rainbow. A splendid new rose. The color bloom. The foliage is always clean, glossy is a lovely shade of deep coral pink, elegant- and beautiful. ly striped and mottled with intense shining crimson, finely colored at center with rich Climbing Kaiserin. A counterpart of glowing amber. Kaiserin except that it is a very vigorous climber. Safrano. A fine old rose of great value for out-door planting and house culture, highly Lamarque. (Noisette.) Pure white, with prized for its beautiful buds and handsome shaded sulphur-yellow center, a magnificent flowers. Colors, bright apricot yellow, chang- climber and a most popular rose. ing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted Climbing Madame Caroline Testout. This with rose; very fragrant and a quick and most wonderful rose is identical with that constant bloomer. most beautiful and very free flowering rose Souvenir de President Carnot. Flower is Madame Caroline Testout, except that it is of large size of exquisite shape, with heavy, a most vigorous climber. Color bright clear thick, shell-like petals, retaining its magni- pink. ficent shape when full blown; bud long and Pink Cherokee. We have secured a lot pointed, borne on stiff, erect stems; color of fine plants of this new pink climber and delicate, rosy flesh, shaded a trifle deeper at can offer them at a low figure. Strong plants the center. from 4 inch pots, 50c. Sunset. One of the most fragrant and Reine Marie Henriette, A magnificent beautiful roses in cultivation. Color rich crimson climber. Flowers enormous in size, coppery-yellow, clouded with dark, ruddy exquisitely shaped. A strong grower, con- crimson. stantly in bloom. White Maman Cochet. Identical with Ma- Wm. Allen Richardson. Large, full flow- man Cochet, except in color; an ideal bed- ers of coppery yellow, tinged with car- ding variety. mine, has a delicious fragrance and is Ulrich Brunner. (Hybrid Perpetual.) Bril- something entirely unusual in climbing liant cherry red, a sport of Paul Xeyron. roses. Flowers of fine form and substance. Ornamental Grasses, etc. Pearls Shower of Rose ANTHERICUM, Picturatum. A rich creamy (Dwarf) white band % of an inch wide, runs through the center of each leaf, margined This rose belong to a distinct class of each side with deep green. Very showy tiny roses, called Polyanthea hybrida plena. and useful for house plants; of easy cul- The Cecil Bruner and others of its class are ture. 15c and 25c. Polyanthea roses, but "Shower of Pearls" is ARUNDO Donax Variegata, Broad, corn- a miniature rose, with small foliage rarely like foliage, beautifully striped with growing more than two feet high. It is an creamy-white and light green. It forms exquisite snow white single rose that grows grand plants and grows 8 to 10 feet high. in lovely sprays, with round wide open flow- 25c and 50c. ers like showers of pearls, over the plant. It has a most dainty delightful fragrance, re- CAREX Japonica Variegata. A handsome with white striped leaves, suited minding one of early spring flowers and is sedge unlike any other rose ever before offered. for pots or border. Useful for house or 25c. other decorations, lasting well. Hardy out of doors in Central New York, where Climbing Roses it holds its foliage all winter. 15c. Vilmorini. The new decorative grass. One Beauty of Glazenwood. Commonly called of the most beautiful of all decorative ""Gold of Ophir." Climbing. A combination grasses. Exceedingly long slender leaves, of copper, carmine and salmon yellow. drooping gracefully like Isolepis Gracilis but True Friend or Climbing Cecil Brunner. attain the length of 5 feet. Color of fol- A most exquisite new climbing rose, the iage is glossy, gray-green. It is an easy counterpart of Cecil Brunner in foliage, grower and stands house culture admirably. shape and color, but a most vigorous For planting in vases or window boxes it climber and profuse bloomer. The long, has few equals. 10c and 25c. graceful branches are wreathed with the CYPERUS Alternifolius or Umbrella Grass. charming flowers. Slender grass, surmounted by alternate Cherokee, Single. We have a fine stock leaves, so arranged as to resemble the TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS,—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 33 frame of an open umbrella; beautiful and articles, particularly by the Chinese and ornamental for house decoration. 15c. Japanese. 50c and $1.00. Gracilis. Similar to the above but leaves Argentea Striata. Exactly like the much finer cut. Dwarf grower, fine for pot preceding except that it has variegated plants. 25c. foliage, green and white, and is even more Elegans. This makes a fine decorative vigorous, the bright yellow stems often table plant. Leaves broad at the end of striped with green and are very beautiful. triangular stems in clusters of three. Thread- 75c to $1.50. like spikelets, very pretty. 25c. Arundinaria Fortunei. Japan. Not much (The three for 50c.) over one foot high, very much spreading, PANICUM Variegatum. Beautiful grass of but compact growing, its leaves beautifully a trailing or creeping nature, valuable for variegated with white. Does well also hanging baskets or pot culture in either under the shade of trees. 25c.

green house . or window. Its slender, wiry Aurea (Phyllastochis) A hardy species stems grow 2 or 3 feet or more long, and with underground running roots, which are clothed their entire length with wil- must be grown in masses, unless the run- low-shaped leaves which are distinctly ners are kept cut off with a spade. Light and beautifully variegated with pure green leaves and yellow stems. Will reach a white, bright rose, and green. It likes a height of 8 to 12 feet. Very hardy. 25c. place, will grow in shade, forming warm Dendrocalamus Strictus. An immense dense drooping mass of loveliest coloring bamboo from India, having solid canes. It imaginable. 10c. reaches an enormous height and form splen- Panicum Plicatum. Rapid growing grass did clumps of great beauty. The strong, sol- ornamental, decorative and cheap, will take id canes are of considerable value. It stands the place of a palm; fine for pot or vases. more cold than any tropical bamboo we It has long, arching, broad leaves, regularly know of. $1 each. is very artistic beautiful. It ridged and and Falcata. A rather dwarf bamboo, with makes a splendid large clump in a few exquisite flat growth of tiny leaves and months. 25c and 50c. slender stems. It is a magnificent plant PAPYRUS Antiquorum, or Egyptian Paper when grown, and is very hardy, standing a Plant. Elegant, graceful and stately; temperature of 10 degrees without injury. It sends up reed-like stems, which on old forms a thick, fan-shaped clump never over plants rise from 8 to 10 feet high, crown- 8 to 10 feet high. Elegant pot plant. Without ed with a tuft of long wiry grass that falls doubt a most useful plant for the florist. The gracefully above and around the stem. 25c graceful shoots are very useful in flower PHORMIUM Tenax or Variegated New Zea- work. 50c. land Flax. Grand decorative plant of most Metake. A handsome broad-leaved, very stately habit. The leaves are 2 to 4 inches hardy species, rarely exceeding 10 feet in broad, with dark red edges, beautifully height. Very suitable for pots and tubs, as striped yellow and bluish green. They an ornamental house plant. Leaves ai*3 are showy pot plants, rivaling palms and thick and strong; very beautiful. It forms dracaenas. Fine for lawns. 50c large masses like B. Aurea; the canes are Phormium Tenax. Like the above ex- used for many purposes. Will grow along cept that the leaves are plain blue green, the southern border of the United States. edged red. Very beautiful. 25c. 25c. The above are too heavy to be sent by No. 11. Very easily grown and sends mail. out a crop of runners every year in all directions that sprout at each joint, coming 'ip in straight lines like little squads of soldiers Rare Bamboos It attains a height of 18 or 20 feet. It forms Bamboos are among our most decora- a sort of grove or thicket and makes a fine tive, beautiful and useful plants, for house wind break, or beautiful screen or back It like or garden. The interest in them is increas- ground. gives numerous canes fishing ing and on many large places fine collec- poles iy2 inches in diameter. The roots are tions are being made. They add greatly to too heavy for mailing. 25c, 50c; $1.50 to the tropical effect of the landscape. They $2.50 doz.; small and medium, $10 to $20 grow in almost any situation and after once per hundred. being established require no further care. Verticillata. A handsome species, stand- Their stems are valuable for stakes and ing much cold. Yellow striped stems and rustic work, and pretty devices for the pro- medium sized leaves, forming a splendid tection of beds can be made from them. clump, with the habit of B. Argentea. It is Argentea. A very hardy Japanese a grand variety; it is especially used for species reaching 35 to 40 feet. The un- forming wind-breaks, but will not do well on der side of the leaf glaucous green; plant too dry or thirsty soils. 50c. forms a noble clump even at an early age. Vulgaris. The common spineless bam- The tops spread out gracefully, like im- boo of Bengal. Most rapid grower, attain- mense drooping plumes, and make consider- ing the height of 70 feet and forming in two able shade. The canes are used for fish- or three years a magnificent clump of 25 or ing poles and for all sorts of manufactured more great canes that are 4 inches in di- TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PiTyNJA" §EEDS,-THEY ARE THE BEST QRQWN —

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ameter when mature. They can he cut in feathered pink; it blooms the latter part of sections and used for many purposes. Each August and September. 25c to 50c each; $2.00. $2.50 to $4 dozen. Defiance. Immense trumpet-shaped, sweet Bulbs scented flowers; very broad petals, rich red, lined through the center with white penciled AGAPANTHUS, Umbellatus "The Blue Afr- maroon. A grand variety that blooms at in- ican Lily." A splendid pot plant; fine in tervals through the year. Large bulbs from groups. Flowers are so arranged in umhels 35c to 50c; monster bulbs, 3 to 3% inches in on long stems, 25 or 30 or more, forming diameter, $1. one head. Color, exquisite light blue, shad- Formossisima or Jacobean Lily. A beauti- ed lighter in center. 25c. ful variety that blooms at intervals during Umbellatus Variegata. A more dwarf va- the year. Brilliant scarlet, and has two up- riety of the above with handsome foliage, right and three drooping petals; attractive beautifully striped green and white, white and graceful flowers, for bordedrs and lines; predominating. Flowers are blue like the fine for pots, 10c to 25c each; $1 to $2.25 plain variety, and contrasts nicely with the doz. foliage. A pretty pot plant. 50c. CALLA LILIES. Monster bulbs, 40c each, Umbellatus, Double. A very rare and beau- $4 doz.; strong bulbs, largest size, 25c tiful variety of the African lily, with fine each, $2.50 doz.; 2d size 15c each, $1.50 large umbels of double blue flowers. As it doz.; small bulbs, 50c and 75c doz, post- never seeds, this variety is slow to increase. paid. 50c. CRINUMS Capensis Alba. Flowers bell-shaped, borne on scapes 2 to 3 ft. long, 10 to 20 Amaryllis in umbel. Pure white. 50c. Capensis Rosea. Same as above, but flow- Amaryllis Bulbs are perennial and should ers rosy pink. 50c. not be moved or divided oftener than once Fimbrialatum. Scape reddish, about 2 ft. in three or four years. They form large long; flowers rose, shaded maroon outside. strong clumps that send up a great many 50c. gorgeous blossoms lasting for two or three Ornatum. Very beautiful and distinct flow- weeks. By having a variety of amaryllis, a ers on rather flat, thick reddish scape, 16 succession of blooms may he had from April to 20 in umbel, clear satiny white with till the last of Octoher. broad rose stripe through center of each Our Seedlings. We make a specialty of petal. 50c and $1.00. choice Amaryllis and grow a great many hybrid seedlings every year. We have strong CHLIDANTHUS Fragrans. Flowers in hlooming bulbs of the Empress of India type, clusters of a deep canary yellow. Very crosses on California hybrids which are sup- fragrant; about 3 inches across. 20c, 3 erb. Large flaring flowers 7 or 8 inches for 50c. across with broad petals, most brilliant HEMEROCALLIS Auranticum. A magnifi- shades of scarlet, lined, flushed and pencil- cent rich, fragrant, orange colored lily, ed, beautiful flowers with an absence of the with very large flowers measuring 5 or 6 green throat. Large selected bulbs 75c; inches across. Foliage handsome, a well choice mixed 25c to 50c each; $2.50 to $4 established plant in full bloom is a beau- doz. Choice young bulbs, y2 to % inch in tiful sight; blooms almost perpetually. diameter 15c each, $1.25 doz., $8 hundred; Hardy, 25c each. 50 at 100 rates. This is a fine opportunity to obtain rare bulbs at very low rates as our HEMEROCALLIS Kwanso, Double Flower- young seedlings are from our very choicest ing. Double variegated orange lily. A per- strain. fect hardy double variety that blooms for months during the summer and fall. It Aulica or Lily of the Palace. Summer increases fast and makes very large and autumn bloomer. Broad foliage and clumps. 25c each. large spreading wide open flowers of rich crimson scarlet, lined and penciled white NERINE Sarniensis or Guernsey Lily and maroon. Blooming bulbs 25c each, $2.50 Showy bulb, a native of Japan. Flowers in doz.; larger bulbs 50c each; monsters 75c. umbels of bright rose red, petals curled Bella Donna, the Lovely Pink Bella Donna and crimped with long thread-like stamens Lily. One of the most satisfactory bearing giving the flower a most airy lace-like ap- on long stems clusters of 8 to 10 superb pearance; leaves striped light green. It large pink, lily-like flowers. Pure Pink, with blooms in September and October. 15c a fragrance like ripe apricots, which keep each; $1.00 per doz. for two weeks. It blooms in June and July, VALLOTA Purpurea or Scarborough Lily. after the foliage dies down. Monster bulbs, An evergreen bulb producing splendid 50c each; 2d size 25c; 3d size 15c; $1.50, spikes of brilliant large scarlet blossoms. dozen, 100. $2.50 and $4 $3.00 to $10.00 per It is one of the most showy of the Ama- Bella Donna Minor. Like the above, only ryllis family, is easily grown and blooms the flower stem is shorter, and the flowers many times during the year. Blooms well have a white center; petals beautifully in pots. 15c, 25c.

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WATSON IAS White Hybrids. Flowers pur- when in bloom. Flowers, fine waxen, coral est white and are produced on long red, and remain in bloom several weeks. branching flower stalks. Surpasses any An especially beautiful ornament and fine other Watsonias ever grown. 15c each; for vases. Rare; small plants 25c and 50c. $1.50 per dozen. Mitraeformis. A handsome variety with PANCRATIUM or Spider Lily. ..Leaves thick, short, fleshy leaves, decorated with glaucous; very free bloomer during sum- short yellow thorns. It grows 2 or 3 feet mer. Flowers white, delicately fragrant. high, requiring support and bears fine red 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. flowers. 25c. CARAGUACA or Heart of Fire. Of the Rare Succulent Plants Pine Apple family, on account of its ag- No class of plants is more interesting gressive qualities, would be of little interest in the garden, were it not for the than nature's carved and sculptured forms marvelous transformation that it assumes decorated in wondrous patterns and col- during the blooming period. The leaves ored in rarest tints. Dainty bits of carving on old plants are 2 feet long, rigid, arch- that have the surprising habit of bursting ing, deeply channeled, edged with shining hooks; the color light yellowish green into charming bloom. Among the most at- above, gray underneath. As the time for tractive are Echeverias, Aloes, Rochea, flowering approaches, the plain looking Haworthias, and a long list of others fresh plant is suddenly metamorphosed; the from the studio of the Great Artist. Then leaves assume a reddish tinge, and the their kindred the Cactus family, from pigmy entire center, a most intense and brilliant to giant statues are ornamented with hooks strawberry-red; in the center rises a and spears and spikes, pins, feathers, or creamy-pinkish stem and alternate red hairs, as may be, and decorated with flow- leaves, tipped with a bunch of brush-like ers so magnificent in color and size that flowers, cream and purplish-mauve. For brilliant fire flames one is lost in wonder. Nearly all the succu- a month or more the lent plants are fine for house and conserva- through the plant, then the illumination is over. tory, and are very effective with cacti, their fades away, and the grand display distinct and original forms and showy flow- 25c and 50c each. ers, making a fine display in the garden and CRASSULA LACTEA. Fleshy leaves edged adding much to" the character of the col- with white dots—large bunches of white lections. star-like flowers. 15c. "If you care to use my name as ECHEVERIAS. A most interesting class reference, you can do so with pleas- of plants, always rosette like in form and ure as I have received better, larger variously colored and marked. and healthier plants from you than I have from any other dealer, and California. Gray pointed leaves the points I have bought from all the large tipped with dark maroon, forming a dealers and fanciers of America." rosette. 10c. "Yours respectfully, Hoveyii or the Opal Echeveria. One of "F. A. O'DONAHUE, the most beautiful of this class. It is "Atlanta, Ga." very brittle and requires much care in CHOICE ALOES Arborescens. Low growing handling. It is exquisite in its lovely slender tree form. Leaves dark green, opaline coloring of milky white, opal blue glaucescent, gradually tapering with and pink—either directly marked in the coarse teeth. Flowers, red. 15c and 25c. three colors, or beautifully striated. Al- Climbing Aloe Citiris. A handsome vari- ways rare. 25c, 50c and $1 each. ety that grows rapidly. It can be trained to Metallica. A grand variety, with large f trellis, house, wall, - or fence, or grown in foliage of a beautiful, pearly lavender pots. It has many branches, and bears its pink color, a changeable metallic shade, beautiful waxen tubular flowers on long that is a fine contrast to the tall spikes slender stems. Always in bloom. 15c and 25c. of the waxen, red flowers, with pinkish Striata. A most striking variety with trans- stems. Small plants 25c each, larger plants parent leaves of light green, beautifully 50c each. striped with yellowish white; some times Orbiculata. Very striking on account of its the leaves are half white and half green. It flat, fleshy, bluish gray leaves, with red mar- makes beautiful specimens. 25c, 35c and 50c. gin. Flowers very beautiful, bell-shaped of Hanburyana. Beautiful on account of the a salmon color with recurved petals. 15c handsome shape and coloring of the leaves and 25c. and the very large spreading panicles of ex- Pulverulenta. .Narrow, pointed, silvery quisitely colored waxen flowers. The leaves covered with a white powder. Nice leaves are broad, flat, blunt pointed, 4 to 5 plants. Flowers flesh color. 25c. . ; inches across, light, bluish-green, translu- cent prettily marked, and have a pearly Secunda. Low growing,' light green

white line around the edge. The flower stem rosettes and pretty red 'flowers; fine . for is very branching, 12 to 15 inches across borders. 10c each; 75c doz. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 36 THE0D0S1A B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Secunda Glauca. Resembling the above ers. We can furnish all sizes up to large but prettier; with glaucous green leaves. specimen plants and clusters. 10c, 15c, Flowers bright red, 10c each; 75c doz. 25c, 50c, $1 each; 75c, $1, $2, $4 doz. Spe- cial price given on large orders. EUPHORBIAS. Very peculiar plants; some with slender stems without leaves, some Eyresii. Like the above in style of with large foliage, others as if carved out plants, size and shape of flowers, also in of hard wood; all very interesting. profuseness o£ bloom. The plants are Candelabra. (Tirucalli.) A slender-stem- darker green, shining ribs more shallow med variety of tree-like and very bushy and spines quite small. It bears great growth. 15c to 25c each; cuttings, 5c to 10c numbers of large chaste and beautiful white flowers, semi-double, satiny with Caput Medusae, South Africa.—A peculiar white fringe of stamens and pistil. These shaped plant that forms little round globular two echinopsis are the Princes globose stems from which grow long drooping arms of cactus and should be grown by every cac- or branches, the ends of which enlarge and tus lover. They are most effective for again form globular stems, which will root borders of cactus beds outside, and in the and form new plants. Very rare. 50c and $1. spring when at their best blooming period (NOTE: —We have been sending this va- are a glorious sight. E. Eyresii does not riety as Cereiformis by mistake.) increase as rapidly as Mulleri, and is Grandicornis. One of the handsomest much more rare. They are of easy cul- Looks as if carved from wood. Branches ture, free from disease and insect pests. angled and spined, and partly twisted. Small 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, $1. plants, 40c. Grantii. Quite distinct; leaves large and handsomely variegated. It grows to be almost a tree; very stately. 25c to 50c each. Cuts, 10c. Grandidentata. Tree-like growth with triangular branches. Cuts 15c, plants 25c. Lactea. Another beautiful plant of upright candelabra-like growth. The stems are marked diagonally with alternate bands of yellow and green and look as if carved from wood. 35c. Pendula. A slender-stemmed sort that throws out long pointed stems three or four feet; will do for hanging basket or to train on trellis. 25c. Splendens or Crown of Thorns. A very interesting thorny plant, that bears very beautiful bright scarlet flowers on slender stems. Always in bloom. Very showy in the garden. 25c each; cuts 10c. FOURCROYA Lindenii. This valuable plant is a' most beautiful and rare variety with broad, waved, thick green leaves, margined with white and pink. It resembles the century plant in style of growth, but is Echinopsis Eyriesii. much more refined and graceful. It makes an effective pot plant; fine for house and GASTERIAS. (Deer's Tongue.) They are conservatory, and also a very striking or- very satisfactory as house plants or for nament in the garden. Small plants 25c, bedding out in the garden; and stand and 50c. moving well. Very handsome and showy, ECHINOPSIS MULLERI. One of our speci- and bearing long spikes of brilliant scar- alties. It is free from all insect pests. It let and green waxen flowers that keep for grows rapidly and lives year after year a long time. The leaves are tongue-shap- without disease, and it is the most beauti- ed, spotted with white or light green, or ful of all the; globose cactus. It blooms have raised spots of white. Some plants at intervals during the year (when large) have long broad leaves and others nar- but comes out in a perfect glory of blos- row. Three fine sorts. All are very hand- som in March and April. The tube meas- some. 10c, 25c, and 50c each. ures 6 inches in length and the semi-double flowers are 4 to 5 inches across. They HAWORTHIA. Small Agave-shaped plants. are me>st lovely pure satin pink, the Natives of Sonth Africa. Dainty and of throat lined with numerous white silken perfect form. Desirable for window plants. stamens. For cactus beds outside in Cali- Have delicate flowers, pink striped with fornia, or pots it is one of the most easily green, on long wire-like stems. Need par- grown and one of the most profuse bloom- tial shade.

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H. Atrovirens. Small pointed leaves close- they are formed like a tiger's jaw. The flow- ly spotted with raised white dots. 15c each. ers are about two inches across, silky and a H. Cymbiformis. Beautiful. Thick, suc- beautiful yellow. 10c. culent three-sided leaves, semi-transparent. OPUNTIA Microdasys. The prettiest of all 20c. Opuntias with handsome, pear-shaped H. Margaritifera. Slender light green leaves, of a fine green, dotted with tufts leaves, three inches long, and closely cover- of small golden spines that resemble tufts ed with tiny raised white specks* 20c each. of velvet. The contrast is very beautiful. H. Rugosa. Very dark green, nicely crink- 25c; cuttings, 15c. led. 20c. Monacantha Variegata. A beautiful plant, H. Subpapillosa. Dark green with raised the pear-shaped leaves of which are beauti- white dots. A good bloomer. 20c. fully variegated white and green; young growth pink. 20c. KLEINIA Articulata or Candle Plant. Large round fleshy stems of a pretty frosted ap- OTHONNA Crassiflolia. A basket plant of pearance; foliage cut like ivy, and prettily yellowish-green color. Short succulent tinted purple underneath. 10c, to 20c each, leaves, hanging by thread like stems. cuttings 5c each. Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. 10c. Spiculosa. Stems about 18 inches high. RHIPSALIS or Mistletoe Cactus. Very pe- Leaves round and a beautiful blue. Useful culiar plants. Some have long, fleshy for borders of cactus beds, or for boxes or whip-like branches and white berries simi- pots. 15c each; cuts, 5c. lar to mistletoe; some resemble mesembryanthemums, and some are mistaken MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS. From mesem- for epiphyllums. The flowers are small, bria, -midday, and anthemom, a flower; but produced in great abundance. 10c. referring to the flowers opening on sunny days. The leaves are variable in shape, ROCHE A Falcata. A most interesting plant sometimes thick and fleshy, sometimes with upright stems and broad roundish round and resembling the portulaca; fre- flat, bluish-green leaves that seem closely quently they are curiously formed. Flow- pressed against the stem. It bears large ers are white, pink, blush, rose, bronze- brush-like bunches of small intense scar- red, crimson, magenta, and various shades let flowers with bright yellow stamens of yellow, and have a beautiful satin-like that have a pretty effect. 15c, 25c, gloss. Measure ah inch to 3 inches in and 50c. diameter. They will grow in any soil, and SEDUM Stone Crop. A genus of succulent love hot sun, are especially suited to dry annual, hardy herbaceous, perennial and places for covering hillsides, drooping evergreen plants, common to almost every over banks, or for borders, or baskets on country and climate. It is well adapted verandas. A plant in full bloom is com- for rock work, for borders or beds, for pletely covered with flowers and perfectly baskets and vases for the house, being dazzling. drought resisting and most easily grown. (Shrubby Varieties.) (Dwarf Varieties.) Aureum. Bright golden yellow flowers, 2 Suitable for the rockery, carpet bedding, inches across, upright grower, compact habit the covering of graves, etc. Invaluable for borders; pretty short irregular foliage. Acre (Golden Moss.) Much used for covering graves; foliage green, flowers bright yel- Auranticum. red changing Coppery to low. rosy-red and orange. Flowers 1% inches Album. foliage, across, fine mossy foliage. A beautiful var- Green white flowers. iety. Glauca. Similar to Acre with glaucous green leaves. Mutable. Bronze and rose shaded flowers, j perfectly dazzling, covering the entire plant Pulchellum. Bronzy-green foliage and pur- like a brilliant cushion. Fine mossy foliage. plish flowers. Mutable Dark. Darker bronze than the Spurium. Grows 6 inches high and bears above. attractive pink flowers. Magenta. Small flowers. Coccineum. A beautiful crimson-flowered form of the preceding. 10c each for any of (Trailing Varieties.) the above. Blandum. Rose and Blush. (Erect, or Tall-Growing Varieties.) Blush White. Useful and pretty plants for the border. Magenta. (Dark.) Arboreum. Grows about 2V2 feet high, Magenta Rose, (dazzling) Small flowers round stout stems at the ends of which are and finely cut foliage. bright green rosettes, tipped maroon. Flow- Any of the above 10c each; $1.00 doz.; ers bright yellow. 15c. $3.00 per 100. Altissium. Shrubby growth about 18 inches Mesembryanthemum Tigrinum. A curious high. Leaves grayish green edged with and handsome plant with arching leaves maroon in rosettes. Flowers pale yellow fringed at the edges with fine small teeth; tinged with pink. 15c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN $& THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Fabaria. A beautiful sort that grows in rather compact bushy form about 8 to 10 inches high. The foliage is green beautifully variegated with white. Sometimes stems and entire branches will be white. 15c each.

Rotundifolium. This is quite a robust sort with thick green leaves and fine airy sprays of pretty pink flowers on long stems, valuable for gardens or baskets. 10c each. $1.00 doz. STAPELIA or "Starfish Cactus." Curious plants with fleshy leaves; flowers shaped like a star fish. 15c. Choice Cactus Rare Collection of Cereus Our collection of Cereus embraces over fifty varieties. Most of the cereus have upright, massive column-like stems, others are serpentine or triangular, or trailing, so as to require support. They have with few exceptions, very large, showy, flowers, generally white, cream or greenish white, often very large and beautiful. Alacriportanus. Massive bluish-green stems with six deep angles, and long brown spines. Very beautiful cream white flowers. 50c to $1 each. Atropurpureus. The magnificent flowers of this variety makes it very desirable; it is a rapid grower, has round stems with long spines and soon makes fine specimens. Color of spines very handsome; flowers creamy-white. 50c to $1.

, Albispinus. Small- stemmed climber with numerous tufts of pure white spines. Stem reddish brown. $1. Candicans. (Prom La Plata.) When young this variety resembles an Echino-cactus, being of a large globular form, and closely covered with very long golden spines. Very large white flower. 50c and 75c. Colubrinus. ..We have a splendid stock of C. Colubrinus. They grow upright six to eight feet high and stems 1% to 3 inches in diameter, having eleven shallow ribs set closely with spines at first red, afterwards turning gray. The flowers of Colubrinus have pinkish brown sepals and creamy white, incurved petals. Cuts 5 in., 10c; Plants, 25c. Eriphorus. A free night bloomer. Very strong upright green stems of a dark green color. $1. Flagelliformis or Creeping Cereus. Very slender stems, about % inch in diameter, Cereus Colubrinus. of pendulous habit, fine for grafting on C. Colubrinus; pretty in baskets. Bright rose- ers are small, brownish-red one inch long, colored flowers, resembling the crab cactus. and are very close together. The beauty of 25c, 50c. ,15c, the plant lies in its massive grandeur and Gemmatus or Organ Pipe Cactus. A most bead-like lines of spines. It resembles, when interesting variety, with very smooth stems, well-grown, a great organ pipe. Small plants divided into six deep ridges by long lines of are handsome. Our largest specimen is 30 short spines, resembling beading. The flow- feet high. 15c, 25c, 50c, $1 and $2.50 each.

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Rostratus. It is a strong vigorous grower of the Grandiflorus type. The stems have four or five very deep angles which are ornamented at the eyes with handsome tubercles. The stems are a beautiful green with a shiny lustre. The flowers are large with short broad petals of a beautiful rich greenish white. Small plants 25c; second size, 50c. Seidelii. This free grower makes fine branches of a delicate bluish green. Flowers open after sunset and fade by morning and are about 8 inches long, white with green stripe down the center of petals. A fine plant. $1 to $2. Spachianus. A stately plant growing to the height of 3 to 4 feet, and making numerous erect branches. Color light green with yellow spines. Flowers large and snow- white, several rows of broad satiny petals, corolla large and flaring, outside a delicate Cereus Lamprochlorus. green. Our finest cereus. $1.00 to $3.00. grower, Grandiflorous or Queen of Night. This mag- Tonnellianus. Superb upright beauti- nificent night blooming cereus produces with twelve angles, short spines, large flowers nearly a foot across, the sepals ful habit and lily-like flowers. 75c. dark brown outside, yellowish within, the Triangularis. A fine night bloomer. Out- petals pure white. A great beauty. 25c each. side grows to immense proportions. If plant- Cuttings 10c. ed near a dwelling, the branches will flatten side of house, Grandis. This fine specimen from Brazil, themselves against the the roots side, having beautiful light green shining stems, sending Out long white on each three or four angles, and set with long, ivory which attach themselves tightly until the stems become hardened, when they loosen white spines. Flowers large, pure white. $1. and hang like heavy gray strings. The flow- Jamacaru. This variety is the gem of ers are superb, immense size, fine creamy- every large collection. The color is a very white, with magnificent clusters of silky sta- light pubescent-blue. Makes large specimens. mens and a light yellow pistil. 25c and 50c; $1.00. Cuttings 15c. Lamprochlorus. Low growing, inclined to cluster. Bright green, short brown spines, 10 to 12 ribs. Flowers very large and pure white. 35c and 50c, and $1.00.

Martin ii. One of the most distinctive; a semi-climber, branching freely; stems a deep lively green, wavy tubercle-like each tubercle surrounded by 2 or 3 long spines, a profuse bloomer, the flowers a dazzling greenish white. One of the best. 50c. (NOTE: —We formerly called the above Martiana by mistake.) Hankeanus. A bold magnificent sort ot columnar cereus, stems bluish green, spines brown, set in nests close together, along the ridges, a fine cereus. $1.50. Nycticalus. A splendid night bloomer of strong growth, with square stems and very small spines. It produces very large white flowers resembling Grandiflorus. 25c each. Pink Night Bloomer. Very pretty sort of which we do not know the name. The stems are sometimes square, sometimes six-angled one inch in diameter, and serpentine in habit of growth. The deep pink flowers measure about four inches across. Cuts 25c; plants 50c. Cereus Grandiflorus, "Queen of Night." Olfersii. (From Brazil.) A magnificent cer- Zaucacari. A very handsome plant with eus, exceedingly stout growth, color light five deep angles ,and long rich, yellowish blue; beautiful spines, which are jet black brown clusters of spines, smooth shining and very long. Must be seen to be appre- stems. Large white flowers 6 inches in dia- ciated. $1. meter, $1. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 40 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Gorgeous Phyllocactus The most gorgeous and satisfactory of all the cactus family. A large plant will frequently carry fifty to a hundred buds and blossoms. The leaves are flat or triangular in shape, of various shades of green, sometimes shaded with dark red. The plants attain a height of 2 to 3 feet, and from every eye of the severely plain leaves comes forth suddenly and mysteri- ously small buds, which develop into large flowers 5 to 8 inches across; often these flowers almost overlap each other, and they are of such brilliancy as to fairly dazzle the eyes. Ackermanni. One of the handsomest. The flowers are 6 to 8 inches across, of a rich, satiny scarlet or crimson, produced in profusion. 25c; cuttings, 10c. Anguiliger. Deep notches are cut along the leaves like the teeth of a large saw. The flowers are composed of a curved tube 6 inches long, spreading out at the top to the width of 6 inches, and surrounded by a whorl of pure white petals. Fragrant. 25c. Blindii. Leaves bright, rich, shining green, very attractive. The large flowers are a most beautiful pink. A lovely variety. 50c. Conway's Giant. Is a grand species, in- Philocactus Stenopetalus, "Cactus of the Stars" deed, both in leaf and in flowers. These are of enormous size, often 2 feet in circumfer- Mrs. Bouman. fine large plant; ence, full deep scarlet, shading to purple. A Makes a with It is pro- well grown plant owing to its neat masses graceful slender stems. a most fuse bloomer, flowers of erect branches, is really an ornament. 50c bearing many open at once; which are of medium size, colored soft Kermesinus Magnus. An imposing plant, velvety-scarlet and of great brilliancy. 25c. with great thick, heavy, rich colored stems, which produce extra large deep scarlet flow- Orange Gem. Resembling the above but ers most splendid to behold; 8 to 12 inches with massive foliage, that has a rich yellow in diameter. 50c. tint. A grand sort. 35c. Pocockii. A splendid variety. Stems reddish green, three angled, set with clusters of spines, cushioned with white down. Flowers have two rows of sepals, and five rows of wide petals three-fourths of an inch across at widest part, delicately waved at edges. The coloring is indescribably beautiful, being rich dark red with a shiny lustre, and a broad orange red shade through the center of each petal; the inner ones are shorter than the others, all are edged and flamed with intense brilliant magenta at the base. The heart of the flowers, pale green. No words can do justice to this superb variety. 50c. Refulgens. Most beautiful flaring scarlet flowers; shaded metallic purple. 50c each.

Cereus Triangularis. Stenopetalus, "Cactus of the Stars." The most satisfactory and best bloomer of all. Latifrons. The Queen Cactus. Is the larg- Grows rapidly and gives a profusion of star- est of the genus 8 to 10 feet high, robust in like flowers. Petals cream, sepals brownish habit; leaves flat, crenated. The flowers a green, pink pistil with yellow anthers. A beautiful creamy white; sepals and tube of strong grower. 25c; Cuts 10c. a reddish hue. Night-blooming. 25c. Wrayi. A grand flowering sort; flowers 5 Mainwaring's Red. A stately strong, vigor- inches long; brown out side, yellow within; ous grower, that makes an imposing plant, petals yellowish white; fragrant when first and produces dark red, heavy flowers. 25c. open. 25c; Cuttings, 10c.

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color, with 9 to 10 thick ridges and clusters Echinocactus of closely set spines, usually seven. The (The Hedgehog Cactus.) flowers are funnel shaped, purplisS-pink, the sepals tipped darker purple; the stamens The Hedgehog Cactus genus is one of the are very numerous. Easy to grow and a free largest in the whole family, and in the 200 bloomer. 25c. species comprised in it includes some of the most handsome and curious forms in this Intertextus. A neat, small growing Echi- portion of the vegetable world. They are as nocactus. Spines regularly arranged, almost remarkable for beauty and symmetry of pure white. A very pretty plant. 40c. structure as the Mamillarias, the flowers are Lecontei. Flowers lemon yellow. Has usually large, brightly colored, the tints most numerous and beautiful spines, hooked and predominating being yellow, rose and purple, straight, covering the plant. Grows quite while many are pure white. large. Fine plants. $1.50. Coptogonus. (Wavy ribbed) From North- Ingens. Similar to Helophorus without the ern Mexico, reaches a size of 4 inches in dia- purple markings. Large plants. $1.50. meter, has twelve or fourteen sharp ridges, E. Longehamatus (Long Hooked) It grows armed with short stout spines, mostly curv- to heads 6 inches to 2 feet high, and flowering inward to the top of the plant. Spines ing often when not more than 2 inches high, more plentiful on some specimens than oth- usually with 13 ribs. Central spine often 3 ers. Flowers small, purple and white. 50c. to 6% inches long. Flowers measuring 2y2 Cornigerus. (Horn bearing) No one can to 3% inches; externally, greenish-yellow look at this plant without expressing admira- and red; internally, yellow, with a red base. tion. The central spines alone are deserving A very free and profuse bloomer. Large of it. They are no doubt the broadest of any plants, $1.50. Echinocactus; very flat, and curved sharply Multicostatus. (Many ribbed) The general at the end; the color is reddish-purple. $1. run of these plants are much like E. Crispa- Cornigerus Flavispinus. Quite similar and tus, but the ribs are more numerous just as handsome as the above, but much spines shorter or altogether lacking, and rarer. The broad central spine is of a light flowers almost clear white. Very curious lit- yellow color; flowers salmon color. $1.50. tle plants. 50c. Crispatus. A great favorite, very numerous Poselgerianus. One of the neatest we ribs, closely compressed and armed with good have. Quite distinct on account of its pecu- spines, the central spine flat and not much liar bluish gray color. Rather long spines. thicker than paper. Flowers vary, some be- Flowers white shading to pink. $1.50. ing with purple stripe others a white and Setispinus. Southern Texas. A very satis- purple. pretty plant and a good bright Very factory sort, easily grown, and a profuse bloomer. 50c and $1. bloomer. Central spine is hooked. Flowers Electracanthus. Distinguished by a bold ap- two and one-half inches across, bright yel- pearance that renders it quite unique and low with crimson center. 25c, 50c, and $1. easily recognized. Well plants are grown Tetraxyphus (Central Mexico) Much like from 10 inches to 2 feet high and 1 foot in E Crispatus but much finer in the spines, diameter. The spines in clusters of 9, 2 has lateral spines long and pure white, al- inches apart, are equal in size, 1 inch long, most transparent. An extra good and dis- rigid, horn-like and yellowish, the central tinct sort. Flowers white with purple stripe. red at the base. flowers are one bright The Price 75c. clear yellow. $1. Texensis. A flat gray cushion shaped Erectocentrus. This plant is characteriz- cactus. Plants vary from 3 to 12 inches its very flat base. rigid, inter- ed by Spines across. Flowers large, yellowish rose woven. Flowers jellowish. very pretty A color and beautifully fringed, followed by

variety. Scarce. 75c. i large bright red seed pods that remain Helophorus. Light green with purple several months. 35c. markings. Spines stout, a pearl gray, a very Uncinatus. Flowers purplish red. Spines striking plant. $1.00 to $1.50. hooked, the centrals a straw color and long- Grusoni. (the Golden Cactus) Completely er than the others. Small growing sort. Rare. covered by a mass of almost transparent $1.00. golden spines, which gives it the appearance Wislizeni. (Fish-hook Cactus) One of the of a ball of gold. Flowers red and yellow. largest varieties. Spines prettily colored Fine large plants, $1.50. from gray to dark pink, the central forming Hexaedrophorus. A small growing sort a perfect hook and very strong—are used looking more like a Mamillaria than an Echi- by the Indians for fishing. Flowers orange nocactus. The star-shaped spine-nests are color. Fine plants, $1.50. borne on the ends of large round tubercles, and the flowers, pink, shaded to white, are Echinocereus very large and beautiful. Found in Northern Berlanderi. A low growing recumbent Mexico, though not plentiful by any means. plant, slender stems, four-angled, with short 75c. spines. The fragrant flowers are nearly 4 Horizonthalonius or "Nigger Head Cactus" inches across, bright purple and showy. An A fine Texas species. Globular, a pretty gray elegant species. 15c. SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 42 THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY

Caespitosus. A beautiful variety with which are long and closely cover the plant. net work of closely set silvery spines. Profuse bloomer. Flowers satiny crimson. A free bloomer. Flowers, fine crimson- 50c. purple, very large and satiny with a beau- EPIPHYLLUMS or Lobster Cactus. Called tiful center and numerous stamens. 25c. Xmas Cactus because it always blooms Candicans. The Rainbow Cactus. Called through December and January, and is a

Cereus Rigidissimus by some writers from charming gift for the season , being crown- its rigid and prim appearance. Spines radiat- ed with its exquisite flowers just in time ing and interlocking, extremely rigid and for Xmas. The flowers are very numer- acute, variegated, latest ones of each season ous, and last several days. They come into being rose color, oldest ones pale yellow, bloom about the third week in December thus forming variegated rings around the and continue until the latter part of Feb- stem. Flowers in outer edge of the rounded ruary. The flowers are three inches long; top 2V2 to 3 inches long, of a bright pink or tube white; sepals rich coppery red; pe- purple color. 50c. tals tipped coppery red, shading to light Chloranthus. Stems 3 to 10 inches high. rose in center; edges margined deep rose; 1% to 2 inches in diameter; radial spines an exquisitely beautiful flower. Small slender, pectinate or adpressed to the plant; plants only 15c. lower lateral ones the longest; seen from above the plant shows as many rays formed Astrophytum Myriostigma by the spines as there are ribs. Spines (Many-Dotted Cactus) mostly white, the lower lateral ones tipped with purple, upper central ones entirely Bishop's Hood. This, at a glance, appears purple. Flowers yellowish-green, always low to be scarcely a living plant, so regular, rigid down on the plant. 35c. and unplant-like is its form, that we might numerous heads 2 or 3 Coccineus. Forms imagine it had been carved from a piece of inches high. The plant is covered with yellow stone; beautifully spotted all over. The flow- short spines. Flowers rich scarlet. Rare, 50c. Dasyacanthus. Very much like E Candi- ers, produced near the summit of the stem, cans in form, only lacking the brilliant color generally several together, open early in the of spines of the latter. Its bloom, which day, expanding on each succeeding day for is very large, is a fine yellow, getting lighter nearly a week. Plants will also continue towards the center and turning green. A bearing flowers from June to September. A splendid plant grown with other sorts. Will plant almost as curious as and very similar stand water in summer but wants its winters to this is Ecninocactus Capricornis which, rest. 50c. moreover, is very easy to grow and when large enough blooms freely every year. Engelmani. Beautiful spines and handsome $1. A. Capricornis. rival appearance. 1 to 2V2 inches long. They vary A close of the Bish- in color, white, brown, yellow and red. Flow- op's Hood for beauty and oddity. Having the ers a rich purple shade. 75c. same general form and tuft-like markings; it has besides a crown of wavy spines that are Enneacanthus. Stems generally branch- unlike the spines on any other cactus. Its ing, 3 to 6 inches high, fresh green. Large flowers are larger than the latter plant, of a clusters of this plant produce sometimes an rich yellow with a crimson center. Very enormous lot of reddish purple flowers, 3 fine bloomer. 50c and $1.00. inches long. The sort we have is very fine, having short yellow spines. It is hard to get single plants, as they mostly grow in large Pilocereus clusters. Don't fail to order this as it is one P. C. Senilis. The wonderful "Old Man of best bloomers. Price, single heads, the Cactus." No cactus collection is complete 25c. without this plant, so strange with its snow Fendleri. Central spine long and very white covering of long flexuous hair-like dark, turning upward. Very attractive plant. spines, that visitors at first refuse to be- Flowers vary from 2 to 4 inches across, lieve it is a living plant. When the hair is purplish pink. 50c. divided and the green stem below is exposed Gonacanthus. Elegant sort, very distinct to view, the expressions of incredulity are and rare. Spines large and sometimes twist- turned to wonder. Our present stock is the ed. Flowers dark scarlet to yellowish. 50c finest we ever imported, every plant being a and 75c. perfect specimen. $1. Phoeniceus. Heads 2 and 3 inches high, forming clusters. Neat regular spines. Anhalonium Crimson flowers. 50c. Fissuratum or Living Rock. A wonder- Polyacanthus Spined) stoutest (Many The ful plant that appears as if carved out of growing one of this class. Stem pale green stone, yet lives and blooms among the with about 8 ridges, the spines being placed dry rocks and so closely does it resemble along the angles in clusters. Flowers a rich the stones, that it is difficult to find the red. 50c. plants. It requires but little water and Stramineus. A handsome variety talking should be grown in sandy or gravelly soil. its name because of its straw-colored spines 35c. TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 43

Lewinii. Similar to Williamsii, but the Echinus. Globular, iy2 to 2 inches in dia- cotton tufts more pronounced. Rare. 50c. meter. Radial spines white, interlacing; cen- Prismaticum, The finest and largest grow- tral spine very rigid, brownish, straight or ing sort in this genus attaining a diameter of sometimes recurved. Flowers large, 2 inches in yellow. 8 inches. The hard, gray-colored tubercues diameter, 50c. taper to a point and are quite smooth. They Grahammi. A very pretty species. Covered rise from a bed of wool-like substance, out with a net work of fine white spines and hav- of which comes the very large, pure white ing a long black central spine, very slender flowers, really borne on the upper base of and hooked at the end. A rarely seen plant the young tubercles. Fine plants 50c. in collections, but highly valued where ob- Williamsii. The top of the plant is round, tained. 50c. without any spines. Root long and turnip- Lasiacantha. A very pretty little plant, shaped; a very curious cactus and extremely almost hidden by fine white hairy like attractive; flowers pale rose. "Dumpling" spines. Dainty flowers. 35c. and "Turnip" cactus are names given to it. Macromeris. Long green tubercles, sur- 25c. mounted by gray spines 1 to 2 inches long. Flowers a rich carmine. Very showy. 50c. Mamillarias Micromeris. Certainly no one will say this To the real cactus lover, none are more is a "horrid thing with sharp spines," for attractive than these beautiful little plants, you may well let the babies play with it, so being the daisies and violets of the group. soft and delicate is it in texture. It is called The plants are composed of a mass of tu- the "Button Cactus" by some, because small bercles, are round or ovoid in shape and single plants really resemble a fine silk- often so covered with spines as to be en- embroidered button. Then again, it is called tirely obscured. The beauty of their spines the "Mushroom Cactus" and well it may be, is their chief charm, some lace-like, some a for as it gets old any number of little offsets delicate fuzz, others an armed casing. No will appear all over the plant and soon trans- collection is complete without a number of form it into a curious mass. The flowers are these specimens. followed by bright carmine berries, which remain on it all winter and make it very Applanata. An easily grown sort, of flat attractive; pretty, indeed, when grown un- cushion-like form. Flowers are white, strip- der a glass shade, which keeps it nice and ed with mauve, but the chief beauty is the white. Besides the above charms, it has the bright red seed pod that comes at about advantage of retaining life for months with- the same time as the flower. 50c. out watering. 25c. Bicolor. The whole surface of this plant Minima. Resembling Stella Aurata but of appears as if covered with a fine cobweb, more dwarf habit and with smaller stems, owing to the numerous closely-set white which are covered with cream colored star- hairs which form the outer series of spines; like spines; it also bears white flowers, 10c and if grown under case or in position a a Nuttalli. A stout growing plant soon form- where the dust can be excluded it is one ing large clusters. Quite hardy, with white of the most striking of the genus; blooms all spines. Blooms all summer. Flowers green- summer when quite small, and is covered ish yellow, 2 in. in diameter. Has round red in early spring with bright carmine ber- berries. 50c. ries; one of the very neatest plants imaginable. 60c. Nivea. Most beautiful species, covered with fine white spines; rare and beautiful. Bocassana. Of a wierd, irregular structure; Pretty flowers, followed by red berries. Rare. spines tender; head covered with the finest 25c and 50c. of white, hair-like fuzz; a very rare sort, Pectinata. (Comb like) Native of Southern which should be found in every collection. Texas and northern part of Mexico. One of 50c. the real satisfactory kind on account of its Candida. An exceedingly beautiful plant, neat form and very large and beautiful with a profusion of soft, delicate white, flowers, uolor a clear yellow. Extra good spines, often assuming a decided pink shade, sort and cheap. 40c. flowers flesh color and large. 40c. Pusilla. (Small) This beautiful little Cac- Centricirrha Macrantha. Tubercles pyra- tus is always admired for its bright, silvery midal 4 angular. Spines irregular, stout, spines, which radiate in the sun. It forms straight and curved. A very neat plant. 75c. fine clusters in a comparative short time; Conoidea. Tubercles short, spines stout flowers yellowish white, with a red stripe and straight, centrals blackish. Flowers through central petal. This is a little gem, deep purple. 50c. and should not be overlooked. 40c. Decipiens. A variety with a long pale Radiosa. A little plant that should be in green tubercles, tipped with a few slender every collection, very hardy, easy to grow spines. A fine bloomer and easily managed. and bloom. Low growth, dark-green in color, 25c. and spines set closely to the plant. 50c. Dolichocentra (long spurred). Flowers Rodantha Brunea. Spines reddish-yellow, pale rose or reddish crimson; stem short. bristle-like, completely covering the plant, White spines of irregular length. 25c and 50c. Rare and choice. 50c.

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Spinosissima. Has the appearance of a round brush. The fine hairs are of an attrac- Seeds of Cactus color, and the plant is tive yellow a CACTI FROM SEED—It is a delight to good grower and makes a very fine contrast watch their growth from the time that the with the dark green species; adding variety to any collection. 50c. seed sprouts, until it develops into a spiny ball or column, and sends out its satiny Stella Aurata or Golden Star. A most beautiful variety that grows stems 2 to 4 inches blossoms. Seeds are all sizes, from a small in height and a half inch in diameter, pea to a grain of mustard seed. Should be branching freely and covered with spreading planted almost on the surface in pots or star-like yellow spines tipped with reddish cigar boxes, half filled with pot-shreds or brown. Small white flowers. 15c and 25c. gravel, with a couple of inches of sand, well Tuberculosa, A very pretty and well de- watered and kept covered with glass. They fined species of the mountain region. Spines generally sprout within ten days or a month. slender, hair-like. Flowers pale purple, pro- It is surprising to see the size of a plant that ducing an elongated red berry. 35c. has come from a very small seed. They are beautiful little things: the most delicate col- Uncinatus. This Mexican variety always ors, pale green, soft pink or pale yellow, and attracts attention, on account of its com- pure white, round or oval, and resemble pre- pact form and fine, stout, hooked central cious gems. They will grow well in the spines. Tubercles are short, color very dark sand for two or three months or until large green, spines black and flowers white witn enough to transplant well, when they should purple stripes. 50c. be planted in a compost of loam, sand and Wrightii, Flattened or depressed numer- leaf mould mixed with broken charcoal. They ous brown, short, hooked spines, a small must always be given good drainage. Choice grower. Purple flowers. 50c. mixed 10c pkt.

Cheap Collections, Postpaid (UNLABELED) Xo. 1—20 varieties of Cactus and Succulents $1.00 Xo. 2 —20 varieties of Geranium cuttings 75 Xo. 3 —10 varieties of Geranium cuttings 40 Xo. 1—10 varieties of Cactus and Succulents 60 5 Xo. —S varieties of Phyllocactus ( labeled ) 1.00 Xo. 6 —10 varieties of Cactus (Unlabeled) 75 .. . 2

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Abelia Rupestris . 20 Coleus 9 23 Mignonette 11 Abutilon Coronilla 23 Moroea 4 Agapanthus Cosmos 9 Mosquito Plant 27 Agathea Crinums 34 Myosotis 11 Aloes Crassula 35 Nasturtiums 11 28 Agave Cyclamen 9 Nephrolepis 23-24 Alpinia Cyperus 32-33 Nerine 34 Aloysia Dahlia 23 Old Man Cactus 42 Amaryllis Daisy 10 28 Opuntia 37 Ampelopsis Delphinium 10 "Oriole" New Rose.. 5 Anhalonium Dianthus 10 Pancrateum 35 Anchusa Diosma 23 Panicum 33 Anthericum Echeveria 35-36 Pansy 11 Antigonon Echinopsis 36 Papyrus 33 Arctotus Echinocactus 40-41 Passiflora 11 30 Asparagus Elder Variegated 29 Peas, Sweet 13 Aspidistra Epiphyllum 42 Petunias 6-7-8-12 Aster Erythrina 23 Phormium Astrophytum Eschscholtzia 10 Phlox 12 Australian Pea Vine Euphorbias 36 Phyllocactus 39-40 Balloon Vine Farfugium 23 Plumbago 28 Bamboo 32 Ferns 23-24 Poinsettia 28

Begonias I 3-4-14 Ferraria 4 Poppies 12 15-16-17 Ficus Repens 20 Rhipsalis 37 18-19-20 Fuchsia 10 24 Rhubarb Crimson

Begonias—Rex . . ! 19-20 Fourcroya 36 Winter 5-6 Bellis • I Gasteria 36 Rochea 37 Bignonias 30 Genista 10 24 Romneya Billbergia 3 Geranium 10 3-25-27 Roses 12 31-32 Boston Fern 24 Gerbera 3 Russellia 28 Bougainvillea 30 Grasses 32 Salvia 12 28 Browallia Grevillea Thel 27 Santolina '. 28 Bryonopsis Gypsophila 10 Sansevieria 28 Bulbs 34- Haemanthus 3 Saxafraga 28 Cactus 44 Haworthia 26-27 Scabiosa 12 Cactus Geraniums Heliotrope 10 27 Sedum 37

Calla Heucheria . . 10 Shamrock 28 Campsidium Hemerocallis 34 Shasta Daisy 10 28 Canna 21 Hibiscus 27 Smilax 12 31 Carex Hoya 30 Snap Dragon 12

California Poppy . 10 Hydrangea 27 Solanum 31 Calliopsis Hypericum 27 Stapelia 38 Canary Bird Vine. Impatiens 27 Stocks 12 Candytuft .... Incarvillea 27 Stokesia 29

Canterbury Bells . Ipomea 10 30 Streptosolen 12 29 Carnation 20-21 Iris 27 Stevia 12 Caraguaca 35 Kleinia 37 Swainsonia 12 29 Celosia Lady Washington Ger- Sweet Peas 12 29 Centaurea 23 anium 26-27 Tacsonia 31 Cereus 38 Lantana 27 Tape Plant 29 Chaenostoma 23 Libonia 27 Tecoma 13 29-31 Chlidanthus 34 Lobelia 10 Tradescantia 29

Cherokee Rose . . 32 Lotus 27 Thunbergia 13 30 Christmas Cactus 42 Mamillaria 43 44 Vallota 34

Chrysanthemum . 22-23 Mandevilla 11 30 Verbena 13 Cineraria Marguerite 28 Velvet Plant 4 Clianthus ,9 30 Marigold 11 Violet 29

Climbing Plants . ..29-30-31 Maurandya 11 Watsonias 25

Cobea , 9 30 Mesembryanthemums 11 37 Zinnia 13

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Care of Pot Plants: Watering, Etc. unnatural conditions. Plants In pots may be compared to caged birds, both being in free bird, or a Their requirements must be filled, or results will be unsatisfactory. A resist winds, and dust, and free plant having the air, or mother earth around them, can in cages or dryness and many other things that interfere with growth; but when Birds generally tare better pots they are entirely at the mercy of those who own them. sitting in windows, and on railings ot than plants, for it is not uncommon to see plants are porous and verandas day after day, exposed to sun, winds and dryness; the pots become hard and dry and the roots of plants are close against the side, they soon plant itself exposed to incapable of transmitting supplies to the leaves and stem. The becomes a matter ot winds and dryness, reaches a pitiable condition, and life soon entirely upon its powers of resistance. The supply of simple endurance, depending + great deal, and most of the water water is often deficient, the dry pot absorbing a being dry. running down on the outside of the ball, the center of the ball or pot covers, much Pot plants growing in exposed places should have double pots the pots to drying influences. injury being done by the exposure of the porous clay of better than others There are certain plants that can bear exposure to adverse influences, Asparagus Sprengen and Amon- them are Yuccas, Aloes, Fourcroyas, Palms, Dracenas, pots should never be allowed a few°other plants with thick leathery leaves. Plants in more damage to the roots ot a to become dry Neglect of this kind, once, may cause ends of a root are supplied with mouths^ or plant than it can repair in a month. The nutriment. If these are destroyed by dry- ducts, through which they absorb moisture or the source of supply is cut off from the plant It has in-& or decayed by over-watering, vigor. Hence the importance of care in to put out new roots before it can regain its lt as to fill the New'or dry pots should be soaked in water before potting plants, so dry out the roots. It is a good pores or they will absorb moisture from the soil and covers or set them inside of a second pot to keep plan 'to protect potted plants with of the pot are easily dried in sun or plant from drying out. The roots near the sides can be made of rice matting, and draught Covers or double pots shade them. Covers purchased ready made, vanous materials, or pot covers can be _ into larger sizes as the pots Plant rooted cuttings in 2 to 2% inch pots, and re-pot should never be put into large pots, but advanced as fill up with roots. Small plants becomes sodden before the plant they gain size and strength. If over-potted, the soil slowly and often makes a complete grows large enougn to require the room. It grows down, placing the fingers across the top failure In re-potting, turn the pot over, face of the pot on the edge ot a table or potting to hold the plant ana gently tap the edge can be examined and plant slipped bench. The plant will slip out easily and the roots back in the pot, or potted on, as desired. ball and formed a network around it, it If roots have reached the outside of the requires a larger pot. THE CARE OF FERNS are shade-loving. Their native Most ferns, especially those offered in greenhouses, places where the air is quiet, and their homes are in canyons, or under trees in moist countries and quite a number fronds are not disturbed. Many of them are from tropical from spores, as their seeds are have originated in green houses, either as sports or most difficult to manage in the house called irantums or maiden hair ferns, are rooms, owing to the extreme delicacy because they will not long survive the dry air of sometimes as delicate as gauze They are and small size of their pinnules, which are will often do well in shaded places in sensitive to dryness of the air though they succeed with them in the house. Many lath house? or shady verandas, and only a few among the different varieties of other^nds' are admirably adapted for house culture; Boston fern is one. - "Mar>hrnlpni<^P of which the situations exposed to draughts. They require Fera s should nit be placed in halls, or they have watered their plants when the great care in watering. People often think ot the pots, the center ot water has only gone over the surface and around the sides the case when the pots are filled with The ball being still quite dry. This is especially be thoroughly soaked. There is no regular roots I is necessary that the ball should vigorous growth require more frequent water- rule as to he time tor watering. Plants in days, when evaporation is also has much to do with it. On dry warm ng Evaporation three if the air is cool and moist, two or great water may be needed twice a day, while plant absorbs much water might intervene without water. A healthy vigorous la^ always and if absorb but little. The soil should be exam.ned wMle a delict one can sound watering. dry pot if tapped, gives a hollow dry watered- if not refrain from A gives a dull heavy sound that indicates Uke a ripe wktermelon, while one that is wet m0i been too dry; If they turn yellow Wben leaves shrivel and turn yellow, the soil has has been given. In e.ther case, the without shriveling, it indicates too much water power of absorption. roots have been abused and lost their give their flowers earlieri-Uiii hvby Plants which are late in blooming may often be made to they can be fed with fertilizers and allowing thlm to become pot-bound, after which keP SU ri growth is checked supplies ardent Vhrreason fof ffiT&tffil^ ot earlier than it would under normal condi- off This induces a plant to put forth buds before blooming. When grown vtaes or plants make very strong growth ?tons Many flowers which late as September before they give any in the east it i "sometimes as kill them, a sad disappointment to those makes a very short blooming season, for frosts who have watched them grow so long. SPECIALTIES BEGONIAS, GERANIUMS, GERBERAS, PETUNIA SEED, VINES, ROSES, BAMBOOS, CACTI AND BULBOUS PLANTS

VENTURA COUNTY HORTICULTURAL COMMISSIONER SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA.

E. O. ESSIG, COMMISSIONER.

Certificate of Nursery Inspection

This is to certify, that in accordance with the regulations of the California State Commission of Horticulture, and of Ventura County, the salable nursery stock for sale by THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO. at Ventura, Ventura County, California, has been inspected by a duly authorized Inspector, and has been found apparently free from dangerously injurious insect pests and plant diseases.

This certificate does not apply to stock not grown at aforesaid place, is not transferable, and may be revoked for cause.

This certificate expires August 1, 1911. (Not to be used after that date.)

Issued January 1, 1911.

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