Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. eS ; “ , a) 5 ; i 1 =. - , 7 1 i a a 3 ? A . AS, j ; \ na f = i r - - . n 5 : i ‘ . i i es -d . . . ’ ie ‘ ; = * - ‘ . | ee > / j : Pictu td i x pet ts @and - S: prerc tals ts 2 WHOLESALE PRICE LIST LARGE GROWERS of SMALL SEEDS Sa ee 1aS Our? Specially SEEDS GROWN ON CONDRACT OR AE OE IEW REY. ‘Theodosia B. Shepherd Company VENTURA, CALIFORNIA, U. S. A. W.H. FRANCIS, eManager TNA AAA CAA A Su POCLamle BRrpSris anc SeGeta liars Petunia “Explenis anucigmioo erecta laicaes Theodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List Clo the Clrade: We take pleasure in presenting our new list to the trade. Our in- creasing business and many complimentary letters received convince us that our efforts to produce the finest strains of Petunias in existence have met with success. In our twenty years’ experience in growing fine Petunias, we have never offered strains of such wonderful beauty. Not only have we increased the range of color but improved the habit of growth. Only fully matured seed is picked and this being done by hand insures the highest possible percentage of germination. We claim for our strains the greatest variety of color, finest texture and largest size. We are the originators of the following: Double Peony Flowered, Marvelous Double, Carnation Flowered Double, Double White “Madonna”, Fluffy Ruffles, Romany Lass, Steel Blue, Single Rose, and Triumph. THE@DOSIA bs sSHERTIEMD «Ce: W. H. FRANCIS, Manager DENTURA, CALIF, U.S. A. -—— POLLENIZING PETUNIAS Petunia Experts and Spe citclsue Pica usin aE x p.euses —ainad) «Spe cia lis ts Theodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List Double “Petunias We take great pride in offering our double Petunias. They have never been surpassed in beauty, size, form or color, if ever equaled. Selection in crossing every flower was made with the greatest care and thought, and the results are a surprise even to ourselves. _ It would be impossible to describe at length the many varieties in form and color, pink, snowy white, violet, lavender, mauve, crimson, plain and shaded with variegations in all these shades innumerable. Many of the flowers measure 5 inches across, none less than 3. They are fluted, frilled, ruffled and pinked. The combinations of color are exceedingly strange and beautiful. Our “Double Seed ‘Producing ‘Petunias “Peony Flowered Will without doubt revolutionize the growing of double Petunias as the strain produces 75 per cent of very large double flowers in all colors. Delicate texture—and highest percentage of germination. Flowers well set on plant. The finest strain in existence. 1,000 seeds, $2.00; 10,000 seeds, $15.00. Larger quantities, prices on application. “eMarvelous”’ Double Petunias Similar to the preceding, but with fewer of the very large peony flowered type. 1,000 seeds, $1.00; 10,000 seeds, $8.00; 1-16th oz., $10.00. Larger quantities, prices on application. eNew Giant Double White “Madonna’’ ‘Peony Flowered Gives a large percentage of pure white, deeply fluted flowers. A fine florist’s flower; comes remarkably true. 1,000 seeds, $2.00; 10,000 seeds, $15.00; 1-16th ounce, $20.00. eNew “Carnation” or Small Flowered Double This charming plant will find immediate favor with both florist and gardener. Erect habit; free blooming, fluted flowers of all shades, pink predominating. Fine for potting and for the mixed border. 1,000 seeds, $1.00; 10,000 seeds, $8.00; 1-16 ounce, $10.00. cian tim xeocmisewdmd §S pe cialis ts Petunia Experts a nies pre elincultiesstas CTheodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List Petunia Experts. and Spe ctaaktsis ‘“‘Shepherd’s Double Pétunia Hybrids” Rrowumlae pep cis sana S pecialists CTTheodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List Single ‘Petunias GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—The “Giants of California” bear gigantic flowers often five or more inches in diameter, of an astonishing variety of colors. They embrace every conceivable shade of crim- son, pink, lavender, yellow, black, pure white, ete. One of the chief points of excellence is the deep throat and diversity of veining in the throat. Many of the flowers have a clear yellow throat, while others have a pure velvety black one, so deep that it seems to show no veining; many are deeply lined and netted, on a white, pink or lavender ground. Flowers are beautifully ruffled and frilled. Mixedcolors. 1,000 seeds, 40c; 1-16 oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $18.00. Special prices on quantities. GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—“Good Venture” Mixture. Saved from special plants. 75c per 1,000 seeds; $5.00 per 1-8 oz. FRINGED HYBRIDA—A lovely Petunia with charming fringed flowers of exquisite forms and beautiful colors. Though not as large as the Giants, they are equally beautiful. Splendid mixed ¥% oz., $1.75; I Oo, SlLZ7A0(0); “FLUFFY RUFFLES”’—(True) The most delicately ruffled and fringed of all our Petunias; slightly smaller than the Giants, but more ruffled. Mixed colors. 1,000 seeds, 50c; 1-16 oz., $2.00 1 oz. $25.00. Single Petunias in Separate Colors NEW SINGLE PETUNIA, “TRIUMPH”—tThis Petunia is well named, for it is a triumph of the breeder’s skill. Large flowers, beautifully ruffled, of a clear, bright pink. A fine bedder and a free bloomer. 1,000 seeds, 50c.; 1-16 oz., $3.00. GIANT WHITE—Unrivaled for beauty of texture and size. Has glisten- ing satiny texture and yellow throat. 1-8 oz., $4.00; 1,000 seeds, 50c. GIANT STEEL BLUE—Ruffled, veined black. 1,000 seeds, 50c; 1-8 0z., $5.00. GIANT ROSE—Ruffled, veined black. 1,000 seeds, 50c; % oz., $5.00. ROMANY LASS—One of the finest introductions of recent years. Large flowers of “Fluffy Ruffles” type. Color, a clear bright crim- son (Hoosier Beauty shade). Throat purple, striped with black. 1,000 seeds, 75c; 1-8 oz., $6.00. GIANT COPPER RED—(Introduced by VAUGHAN)—Giant type, ruffled, distinct and beautiful. Color terra cotta rose, with bronze or black throat. Stock limited. 1,000 seeds, $1.00; 10,000 seeds $8.00. Petia BxXperis aud Sv ogailaligus Petunta ~ Experts, »ameil es pre cara lsies Theodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List ‘*Shepherd’s Double Pétunia Hybrids” Petunia Experts anid 9S pe eiiecees 6 ExCauUsnnec a Exorcism acd ned |S prec Waist s CTheodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List General Collection of Seeds AGATHEA—COELESTIS, or Blue Daisy—75c per oz.; % Ib., $2.50. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII—oz., 35c; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 lbs., $35.00. CANNAS, Good Venture Mixture—85c per pound. CHRYSANTHEMUM—‘California Fantasies.” Perennial varieties, all sorts, splendid mixture. We make a specialty of Chrysanthemums and the seed offered is from a most beautiful collection. Packet, 50c; % oz., $1.25; oz. $8.00 net. COBOEA SCANDENS—Pound, $2.00. GERANIUM—Mrs. Shepherd’s Grand Zonale “Good Venture” Mixture. We take especial pride in our Geraniums. Our collection embraces the cream of new Eastern varieties, and our own superb seedlings. The “Good Venture” flowers are large and round, some forming trusses 16 inches in diameter. Colors, scarlet, crimson, rose, pink, salmon, cream veined pink, blush and pure snowy white, and many new variegated types. A finer collection has never been offered. Packet, 50c; 0z., $3.00. Zonale—New large flowering, single; choice mixed. oz., $1.50; lb. $20.00. IPOMOEA, Heavenly Blue’—(True)—oz., 40c; lb., $3.00. IPOMOEFA, Double White Tassel—This is well named, as the delicately fringed petals make it unique among double flowers. oz., 40c; lb. $2.50. IPOMOEA, Double Blue Tassel and Double Pink Tassel—We are intro- ducing these this season and no doubt will be a welcome addition to this class. Flowers are similar in form to the white. Dark Blue ands bricht Fink. Per oz:, 50c:7:lb:,. $5.00. ROSA, Polyantha Plena—‘‘Little Midget” or Baby Rose. Mixed, Dwarf. Makes a fine border especially for Rose beds. Fine for pot plants. Comes in double, semi-double and single. Colors, white, blush, pink and red. oz., $1.00; lb., $12.00. SHASTA DAISY—Improved, oz., $1.50. Rechau nics Ex pre Mises and specialists “I Petunia Experts. ~ amid) 3S petenaiisms Theodosia B. Shepherd Co.'s Price List PEONY FLOW ERED DOUBLE PETUNIA PETUNIA GIANTS OF GALIFORNIA ET ES . Sz pe oe aS PICKING PETUNIA SEED Petunia Experts, and Spee@itaieaes