Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Please Read Carefully. The plants, seeds, and bulbs offered in this catalogue are, with few exceptions grown in my own greenhouses and gardens. The plants are started from vigorous outdoor stock, and should, in consequence, be the more satisfactory for growing in the house, garden or greenhouse. Many of the novelties are offered by no one else, and others have originated here which are now deceminated far and wide. Every precaution is used to prevent mistakes in the names of plants. The greatest care is taken in packing, and I am prepared to ship plants to any part of the country by mail, freight or express. When ordering, always state which way plants shall be shipped. No plant order filled for less than $1.00, unless 10 cents extra is sent for post- age. Seed orders are filled to any amount. Should plants be received in bad condition, report should be made at once, and they will be replaced, provided report is made within ten days after the receipt of the plants. This catalogue is free to all customers. ‘The price is 10 cents to all new applicants, and if they order stock, they may deduct the amount from the first order. If plants and seeds give good satisfaction, any expressions of apprecia- tion will be gladly received. Customers may select 25c cents worth of seeds extra on all seed orders; 20 cents worth of plants on each dollar for plants. Always make a second list of plants to be substituted, in case any varieties are out in the first list. Postage will be paid on all small plants without soil, and larger plants and plants with soil, sent by express at customer’s expense. Extra plants will be sent on all such orders. Gheap Gollections. Any One Sent Postpaid for $1.10. Any Six for $5.50. 1. 20 cuttings of 20 varieties of choice Geraniums. 2. 20 varieties of choice Geraniums. 3. 16 varieties of begonias. 4, 10 varieties of foliage Geraniums, 10 varieties of Zonale cuttings. 5. 1 Smilax, 1 Callas, 5 Amaryllis, 5 Cannas, 2 Crinums. 6. 10 varieties of Climbers and Trailing Plants. 7. 1 Crinum Fimbratum,i Crinum Kirkii, 1 Amarylles Aulcia; large bulbs. 8. 12 Basket Plants. 9. 20 varieties of Fuchsia cuttings. » jo) . 20 varieties choice Greenhouse Plants. . 15 varieties of Coleus. . 6 varieties of Lady Washington Geraniums. . 20 varieties of Flower Seeds. . 12 varieties of choice Greenhouse Flower Seeds. Small plants, not named, no premiums. Nore—The heading ‘‘The Amaryllis Lily’? on Page 75, should read “‘Amaryllis.”’ + A pd pe WN eH MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD. CREETING. oa. To all Flower Loving Friends and Customers: a this catalogue goes to press, I read that old Boreas Y’ ig holding high carnival east of the Rockies, reveling in disastrous storms by land and sea. From these tragic pictures, | turn to look through the open window into a great garden flooded with soft warm sun- shine, where moving palms and bamboo, giant strelit- zias, and graceful. tree ferns, rise in stately beauty, where flaunting red poinsettias gleam, gay geraniums, elorious roses, spicy carnations, and fragant heliotrope are gay with blossoms; where a hundred varieties of captivating begonias run riot in garden beds and lath- houses, bearing myriads of exquisite flowers in most bewildering profusion, vieing in the wonderful diversity and the brilhancy of their beautiful flowers. Into this ideal spot Jack Frost never enters. Here new creations in flowers are developed, and the choicest plants, bulbs, and seeds are grown to the greatest per- fection. It is a labor of love to cultivate them, and a great pleasure to send them to those who love and care for them. | Trusting for a share of your flower orders, I am Yours sincerely, THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD. . z OP cl Skanes ere ea me i SWE hes sic AA OHI NCE OD RI aii I ALO GED Nts HT Pe JUPITER.’ +e STURTIUM A IANT G EW SN ; RD PH} “ . “ SHI RS I} AY MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD'S wal Floral Catalogwe... VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds Mrs. Shepherd’s New Giant “Rainbow” Cosmos. Everyone should have these magnificent new varieties, new departures in Cosmos. Colors—white, cream, blush and palest mauve, exquisitely flamed, flecked and penciled in many combinations; some have aurioles around the center of the flower; with red, lavender or pink bands around the eye, some are daintily flecked like bird eggs; the petals are broad and over-lapping, pleated or frilled; edges plain, toothed or lacinated. Flowers very large, measuring from 3% to 4 inches across. Perfect in form and color, all so exquisitely beautiful as to excite the most enthusiastic admir- ation. 15c pkt. “Cut and Come Again” Sunflowers. (Helianthus Cucumerifolius) New Types. These beautiful new types of Sunflowers are a great addition to the garden. They grow 3 to 5 feet high, and bear charming flowers on long stems that are fine for decoration or vases. ‘They are beautifully and variously formed; single and semi-double. Colors—cream white, pale yellow, orange, pale yellow with darker zone. The flowers measure 4 to 5 inches across, and are variously and beautifully formed; some with very broad petals, some pointed, some like single cactus dahlias. ‘The center of the flowers are brown or black, or greenish white—all sorts mixed 10c; cactus flowered mixed, 10c; white star, 15c; 3 pkts for 25c. Mrs. Shepherd’s Two Grand New Giant Flowered Nasturtiums. Jupiter. Seldom is a floral novelty offered more worthy than this superb new Nasturtium. It attracts attention at once by its great size, beautiful form, bright glowing color, and the exquisite crimpled crepe-like effect of the flowers. It is a rich glowing yellow, with only a few faint 6 Mrs. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE black lines low at the base of the upper petals. The flowers measure 3% inches across;) the petals 11% inches im diameter. It is’ayseediime of Sunlight, my first giant flowered Nasturtium, which was bought and introduced by W. Atlee Burpee, the well-known Philadelphia seedsman. It is almost one-third larger than Sunlight, and the two shades deeper in ‘color, and much more deeply crinkled. 15c pkt. Saturn. A fitting companion and a fine contrast to the beautiful crinkled flower Jupiter, is Saturn, a variety with large round smooth petals in shades of brightest tawny red, like rich velvet. The two upper petals are almost black at their base, the calyx bright yellow, which brings the dark gleaming red and black into fine relief. Both of the above are fine for cutting. 15c pkt.; the two for 25c. Mrs. Shepherd’s New Golden Leaved Nasturtium. “Rivers of Gold.”” A mixture of beautiful varieties with large golden leaves that contrast finely with the pale green sorts. The flowers are large in shades of yellow, variegated with red, pink, brown and black. ‘They are very showy; their golden foliage being very effective near, or at a distance, as it is moved by the air, resembling rippling rivers of gold. Pkt 10c. General List of Flower Seeds. AGATHA Celestes. “Blue Daisy.” 10c pkt. ASTER. ‘Peony Flowered Perfection.’ Splendid mixed, 10c pkt. “VICTORIA.” Splendid mixed, 10c pkt. Two sorts, 15c pkt. ABUTILONS. “California Bells.”” This mixture issaved from a collection of very choice named varieties. Flowers of all colors and shades, pink, white, blush, yellow, orange, primrose, red, brown, selfs and varie- gated. Flowers flaring, and parachute-shaped, or deep, like bells. All graceful and artistic in form. Grand mixed pkt 10c. AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus Alba. A beautiful white variety of the African Lily. ‘The flowers grow in large umbels on long stems, and keep for two or three weeks in-water. Alwaysrare. Seeds 15c per pkt. Agapanthus Umbellatus Blue African Lily. This fine plant comes into bloom about the Fourth of July; giving fine blue flowers for combinations of red, white and blue. 10c pkt. ALGERIAN Stranger. A stately plant of the Mullein family, with large dark green wrinkled foliage, growing to the height of 4 or 5 feet. It sends up long spikes with numerous flower buds, at first of a reddish yellow, and afterwards a pretty canary color, shining like satin and folded like squares. The fully opened flowers are saucer shaped, and have velvety brown spots in the center. It blooms for months without intermission and is very decorative and showy. 5c pkt. i= ( VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. ANTIGONON Leptopus. A magnificent climber; the foliage is very handsome; and the flowers, which are the most exquisite shade of pink, are produced in tendril-like racemes 10 to 12 inches in length; their profusion and beauty elicits the most enthusiastic admiration. 10c pkt. ALOES. These interesting plants are very easily grown from seed, and very often bring new and handsome varieties; splendid mixed, 10 pkt. ASPARAGUS Sprengerii. A most lovely trailer; invaluable asa pot plant, for baskets or for decorations; the numerous fronds are frequently 4 feet long, well covered with leaves of a rich shade of green, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut; white flowers followed by red berries. A fine house plant, as it stands dry atmosphere. 10c pkt. Some Beautiful Begonias. Begonias are easily grown from seeds, especially the Semper-florens class, which bloom when only one or two inches high. ‘They make fine bedding plants, giving a mass of color the entire season; stand the sun well, and require only a light rich soil, and plenty of water to make a fine show. Fibrous Varieties. Splendid mixed. 15c pkt. Semper-florens Mybrida. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. Vernon. Rich rosy red. 10c pkt. Vulcan. Scarlet Vernon. 10c pkt. Bijou. Dwarf Vernon. The ‘Carpet Begonia,’’ forming small, round, very compact bushes of about 4 to 5 inches in height, and possessing the same good qualities as its taller growing parent—namely, the brilliant red flowers and the brownish-red foliage. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout the summer and autumn; one of the best bedding plants for dwarf groups or ribboning. 10c pkt. Frobeli. Beautiful fiery-red, tuberous variety. 10c pkt. Schmidti. A pretty dwarf variety with handsome velvety leaves and numerous white flowers; a fine budder. 10c pkt. Erfordia. This is one of the most useful of all this class. It frows in bush form and is completely covered with dainty pink flowers all the year; fine for bedding. 10c pkt. Rex. Splendid mixed. 15c pkt. Tuberous. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. BOUVARDIA. Beautiful greenhouse plants that bear clusters of starry tubulous flowers in shades of red, pink and white; hardy in Southern California. They germinate readily, and grow well from seeds. Splendid mixed. 20c pkt. 8 Mrs. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE Dainty Daises. BELLIS Perennis Maxima. “Double Daisy.’’ New giant flower- ing double daisy; flowers larger than a half dollar. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. Longfellow. Large dark rose-colored flowers. 15c pkt. Snowball. Pure snowy-white. 15c pkt. One packet of each sort, 25¢ pkt. BIGNONIA Tweediana. A charming vine with beautiful foliage and large golden-yellow flowers. 10c pkt. GIANT BROWALLIA. ‘“‘Browallia Speciosa Major.’’ A most beautiful summer flowering plant for flower beds in summer and equally valuable for pot culture in winter. The plants grow about 1 foot high, are bushy and bear continuously large flowers from 1 to 2 inches across, of brilliant indigo blue enlived with a white throat. People whoare familiar with the old favorite, ““Blue Amethyst,’’ will scarcely recognize this new variety as belonging to the same family. 15c pkt. Mrs. Shepherd’s Grand New Fancy Cosmos. ‘** The Finest in the World.” The following is an extract from an interview with W. Atlee Burpee, the well-known Philadelphia seedsman, taken from the Los Angeles Evening Express: ‘‘T have just been visiting in Ventura the gardens of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd of that point. Mrs. Shepherd has the finest Cosmos in the world. It has never been equaled. She has developed it herself from a small flower, 2 inches across, to monster blossoms from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. I counted 35 varieties in her garden yesterday. Mrs. Shepherd is quick to see possibilities, and is developing some wonderful things in her garden.”’ A customer, Mrs. M. F. C. Pearce, of Louisiana, writes, April 17th: ‘“My Cosmos from seeds you sent me were planted in the garden early in March, and now, not 3 feet high, 3 are in bloom. Can you beat this?’’ May 27th the same customer writes: ‘““My Cosmos from your seed are still blooming, not one of the plants 5 feet high; no limbs have split and fallen, as in so many other Cosmos.”’ New Early Blooming. ( Grand Fancy Cosmas! The flowers are surpassingly beautiful. In the\mixture are immense flowers, measuring from 4% to 5 inches across; in white, pink, mauve and crimson. Some are shaped like single camellias, but larger and more beautiful; some of the crimson ones could almost be taken for single dahlias: other white ones have plaited petals prettily fringed, and resemble the Romneya Coulterii, or California Tree Poppy. Some are star shaped. The petals are plain in some flowers; in others pinked, toothed or fringed, and beautifully over- lapping. The colors range from pure white through shades of pink and red. The latter are in dark rich shades of red, shades heretofore unknown AO dnoOaD SOWSO)D UNVID VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. yy yy y 10 Mrs. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE in Cosmos. Some white ones are delicately flushed or flecked with pink or mauve, and very beautiful flowers in pink and mative have a dark ring around the eye. The daintiest white, pink and flushed, have laciniated petals, fringed to the center of the flower, and resemble Marguerites, but are more beautiful and esthetic. The giant white are especially handsome, with very large, broad petals, flowers of great substance, almost as chaste and lovely as lilies. 10c pkt. Pink Butterfly. mea magnificent new variety, the richest and loveliest shade of pink imaginable. Petals are very large, measuring from 3% to 5 aches across, regularly plaited, giving a full and beautiful flower; edges evenly toothed; the flowers which are on long stems are quite deep, giving the appearance of large pink butterflies; they have a rich maroon ring around the eye. This is the most exquisite pink Cosmos that has ever been offered; still very scarce. 15c pkt. Charmian. A splendid flower of perfect form; color, pure bright pink; very large wide open flowers with overlapping petals; the eye is encircled by arich red ring. 10c pkt. White Pond Lily. A most chaste and lovely flower, with large plain edged petals; so beautifully formed as to remind one of a small pond lily; plants grow about 4 feet high and are very bushy. Flowers are on long, strong stems; distinct and attractive variety. 10c pkt.; one of each of the ABONES 25C..) Giant Red, Pink and White. Separate. Flowers of perfect form, creat size and beauty; measuring 4% to 5 inches across. Extra selected, 10c pkt.; 3 varieties 20c. Giant Fringed. This charming new Cosmos has beautifully lacin- iated petals, and forms a fine contrast to the plain varieties. The colors are rich dark red, clear beautiful pink and snowy white. 10c each; 3 varieties 20c. Tints of Dawn. New and distinct varieties. The flowers with a white ground, finely flecked or flushed with delicate pink; some are flushed much darker around the eye than others; they are variously formed and very beautiful. 10c pkt. New Marguerite. Mixed. One of the prettiest and daintiest vari- eties imaginable; the flowers measure from 24 to three inches across; the petals are deeply and irregularly laciniated or fringed; the flowers resemble Marguerites, but are much more esthetic and beautiful. Colors are red, white, pink and tinted blush. 10c pkt. Improved Yellow. The flowers are twice as large as they were the first year, about 2 inches in diameter; the petals are broad, and the flowers much finer in form; the plants are more upright; they attain a height of 2 feet, and begin blooming in a few weeks after the seeds are planted, and soon form amass of brilliant yellow that continues the entire summer; plants that commenced to bloom in May continued all through the summer and until as late as November and December. Fora mass of color they are invaluable, and very effective. 10c pkt. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. 11 NEW MARGUERITE COSMOS. Sulphurea. Orange Yellow. Tall-growing plants with handsome laciniated foliage. The flowers are brilliant orange-yellow and make a splendid show. 10c pkt.; 15 varieties of Cosmos, 75c. CALLIOFSIS Lanceolata Grandiflora. “California Sun-\ beams.” ‘These lovely improved varieties are much larger than any here- } tofore offered; the flowers are beautifully formed. Some saucer-shaped, | others flat, some exquisitely incurved, while others are like great butter- cups. ‘The petals are broad, with pinked, toothed or irregularly fringed edges. Some are very light yellow, others a deeper shade, darker around the eye—all so fine, it is difficult to say which is most beautiful. 10c pkt. Golden Wave. Very bushy and compact, covered with hundreds of beautiful golden flowers with small dark centers. 5c pkt. COLEUS. There are few seeds more easily grown than Coleus. A packet of seed will bring many new and pretty varieties. ‘They can be planted in cigar boxes, and transplanted when the second leaves are formed, into larger boxes. When 3 or 4 inches high they can be potted, or transplanted into the garden. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. \ 12 Mrs. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE San Diego, Cal., Dec. 3d, 1901. “T must tell you that I have the most beautiful Coleus; planted from seed I bought of you last summers) * +) = * Mrs. H. S. Harmon, San Diego, Cal. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. “California Fantasies.” The Chry- santhemum is more interesting to grow from seed than most any other flower, owing to its wonderful diversity of form, color and beauty. All flowers seem to be the expression of ideas, but the Chrysanthemum more than others seems to have ideas of its own that are new and original, esthetic and artistic. Onerealizes this in growing seedlings, and watches with intense curiosity and pleasure to see what each unfolding flower will be. ‘The seed offered in this ixture is saved from a most varied and beautiful collection. Flowers of every variety and form and color. New and original types. Lovers of Chrysanthemums will be delighted with them. ‘They bloom the first season from seed, and one packet will givea lovely collection, very few of which will not be worthy of aname. ‘The seed should be planted the first of April; the plant requires a rich soil. When the flower buds appear, all side ones should be pinched off, and if very large blooms are desired, only one bud should be left on each shoot. Splendid mixed. 15c pkt. CINER ARIA. Beautiful plants easily grown from seed. Flowers in shades of blue, magenta, purple and white. They make fine pot plants, and do well bedded out in shaded places. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. CALLA LILY. Sc pkt. Calla Spotted Leaf. 10c pkt. CARDIOSPERMUM Halicacabum. ‘Balloon Vine.’’ A very pretty and graceful annual climbing plant. 5c pkt. Beautiful Corn Flowers. GIANT WHITE CENTAUREA. “Marguerite.” Thisis entirely distinct from other Centaureas, and undoubtedly the most beautiful variety known. The plants grow about 18 inches high, and are of the easiest culture. The large flowers are of purest white, deliciously scented, ex- quisitely laciniated, and freely produced on long stems, which renders them invaluable for cutting. A highly decorative and particularly valuable white-flowering plant, and sure to excite admiration wherever grown. 10c pkt. CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS. Splendid new varieties of Giant Sweet Sultan. The lovely white Marguerite Centaurea was the first to be offered. ‘These are more robust in habit, with larger flowers, more finely fringed; the stems are longer, and the foliage laciniated. For cut flowers Centaureas are invaluable, keeping a week or ten days in water. ‘Three colors, separate, white, lavender and yellow, 10c pkt.; mixed, 10c pkt. CENTAUREA. “Blue Bottle” or “Corn Flower.” Is one of the most attractive of all hardy annuals, the graceful beauty of its old- fashioned flowers being tuniversally admired. A hardy annual of the easiest growth, and flowers exqttisite blue; height 2 to 3 feet. 5c pkt. VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. 13 Cyanus. Including dark and light blue, purple, pink, rose, white, etc. Se pkt. Kaiser Wilhelm. Of a rich deep blue color. 5c pkt. New Double. So perfect that fully 80 per cent. of the flowers are double and semi-double. 10c pkt. New Dwarf Blue Victoria. The compact and bushy plants, 6 to 9 inches high, present a mass of foliage and profusion of graceful azure-like flowers. In bloom one month after sowing seed; fine for borders. 10c pkt. BRILLIANT CANNAS. ‘‘Good Venture Strain.”” Saved from a beautiful collection of very fine named varieties and large seedlings of my own. The plants range from 22 inches to 3% feet in height, they have very large flowers, of grand colors, splendid yellow, rich orange, red spotted, deep carmine, flaming scar- let deeply margined with gold, salmon red streaked with copper and cardinal. Some flowers have 4 or 5 petals. The foliage is rich and handsome, various shades of green, dark red streaked with greenish yellow, plain green and dark maroon. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. CARNATIONS. (Perpetual or Monthly.) Carnations grow to the ereatest perfection in California. Their magnificent flowers, long stems, beautiful forms, rich colors and delightful fragrance, make them wonder- fully attractive. 25c pkt. Marguerite. Splendid mixed. A charming strain that blooms the first year from seed. Through not as fragrant and beautiful as the monthly carnation, yet it is very satisfactory and popular. 10c pkt. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. Giant flowered cyclamen. Splendid flowers of great beauty. Pure white, 20c pkt.; red, 20c pkt.; mixed, 15c pkt. CALENDULA. “Pot Marigold.’? Splendid mixed. Sc pkt. CELOSIA. ‘‘Ostrich Feather.’’ One of the most beautiful and showy annuals that has been introduced for years, and that deserves all the praise that has been given it. It is exquisitely beautiful on close examination, and ata distance isa mass of brilliant color. It blooms when only 12 inches high, and in California keeps its splendor until late Decem- ber. Crimson and orange color. 10c pkt.; two, 15c CANDYTUFT. ‘‘Kmpress.’’ Pure white. 5c pkt. CLIANTHUS PUNECEUS. Not new, but rare. It can be trained in bush form or to climb. The foliage is finely divided, and the flowers hang in clusters on thread-like stems. They are large and of a most vivid scarlet color, and shaped like a parrot’s beak. Very showy and beautiful. 10c pkt. MRS. SHEPHERD'S GIANT CACTUS DAHLIA, ‘“‘Monarch of Dahlias.”” This beautiful Dahlia was named by Mr. Williams, of the San Francisco Examiner, when visiting in Ventura, in honor of that paper 14 Mrs. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL CATALOGUE which is called the ‘‘Monarch of the Dailies.’’ It is intermediate between the double and cactus varieties. The flowers are large, loose, very esthetic in form, and measure six or more inches across; the petals are very broad; the color deep, rich, dark red, having a beautiful bloom like velvet; flowers are borne on long stems, and are fine for cutting. The plants begin blooming very early in the summer and continue until late autumn, giving a brilliant show for three or four months. Everybody admires this splendid Dahlia. 10c pkt. MRS. SHEPHERD’S LARGE, FLOWERING DWARF, SINGLE DAHLIAS, “Giants of California.’’ A strain of beautiful single dahlias, that grow into round, bushy plants, 2 to 3 feet high. The flowers are very large and of perfect form, with long stems; the display of color is perfectly bewildering; all plain shades in scarlet, crimson, pink, orange, yellow, with their various tints, pure snowy-white and cream, and variegated flowers in infinite variety. They bloom when only 10 to 12 inches high, and make a bed of gorgeous color, that attracts great atten- tion; they bloom from early autumn until late fall. 10c pkt. Dahlia. Tall, single varieties, mixed. 5c pkt. Cactus. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. Double. Very choice mixed. 10c pkt. Imperialis. “The Giant Lily Dahlia.’”’” The most beautiful of all Dahlias. It grows 10 to 12 feet high, and bears panicles of elegant lily- like flowers, measuring 8 inches from tip to tip of petal. The colorisa delicate mattve, almost white, veined with old pink, and with a ring of pink around the orange-yellow center. It blooms from seed the first year. 15c pkt.; two pkts. 25c. GIANT FLOWERED FANCY DIANTHUS, “Oriental Beauties.” A magnificent strain of giant flowered Dianthus, originally from Japan. ‘These splendid flowers measure 2 to 3% inches across, with petals 1% inches in diameter. They are exquisitely formed, the petals being full, overlapping, crinkled and laciniated. ‘The flowers possess that peculiar and artistic charm so noticeable in all plants from the Flowery Kingdom. ‘They range in color from pure white, through shades of pink and crimson, many strikingly marked and variegated; the coloring and marking is rich beyond descripton; nothing could be more pretty and dainty than their charming ruffles and frills. Every one is delighted with them. ‘They are perfectly hardy, are perpetual bloomers, needing only to be cut back occasionally for new growth. 10c pkt. / / VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA. : NS tiles. Slypewlyerd’s Orel selpolizios. (California Poppies. ) GOLDEN WEST. Grand new Eschscholtzias, developed from EK. maretima, a pretty variety, having light, canary-yellow flowers, with an orange blotch at the base of each petal, forming a Maltese cross in the center. ‘The flowers measure from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; they have very large overlapping petals, often delicately waved at the edges. They are beautifully and variously formed; some are flat and wide open, some saucer-shaped, others very deep with flaring edges. In some the orange blotch almost suffuses the whole flower, in others it runs into the yellow in fine penciled lines; others again have an orange center with a margin of clear yellow, while the Maltese cross is very distinct. Words are inade- quate to describe the wondrous beauty of these magnificent flowers, their intense and shining color, immense size and lovely form. ‘They are especially adapted to the eastern climate, owing to their early and long- continued season of blooming, which, united to their brilliant beauty, makes them invaluable for bedding plants. Splendid mixed. 10c pkt.; three pkts., 20c. California Poppy. Old variety. 5c pkt. Eschscholtzia Hunnemannia. A beautiful perennial shrubby variety, with large cup-shaped, single primrose colored flowers with bright orange stamens. They are borne on long stems and bloom nearly all the year; the flowers keep two weeks in water. 10c pkt. ERYTHRINA Crista Galli. ‘Coral Tree.’’ A splendid tree or shrub that attains great size in California. Its spikes of large pea-shaped flowers are grand. It can be wintered in a cellar in the east. 10c pkt. FUCHSIAS. Saved froma beautiful collection of named fuchsias. 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