Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. 32 ' E WHOLESALE PRICE LIST | RARE PLANTS AND NOVELTIES GROWN BY THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY ga/ Ventura-by-the-Sea, Caliornia ————_—— A eee DR DEIR IRIE BIER PR DEDEDE DR BEDE OR DOK DER DR OR DRON HEADQUARTERS FOR CHOICE BEGONIAS AND GERANIUMS ALL CLASSES Oo Hlorists We desire your trade and will endeavor to give Satisfaction in the quality of our plants, and our method of packing. We make a specialty of packing plants lightly so as to save our patrons heavy express charges. Plants will be sent by freight if requested, but at purchaser’s risk. Plants will be sent by mail if so ordered, and it is practicable to do so, but only at an advance of 25 per cent on the prices quoted. Remittance should be made either in the form of Money Order, Bank Draft, Express Order or Registered Letter. Remittances in any other way are entirely at the sender’s risk. UNKNOWN CORRESPONDENTS .—Orders from unknown correspon- dents must be accompanied by the cash, or satisfactory reference. If ordered sent C. O. D., one-fourth the value of the stock called for must be remitted with the order Prepaid 4-pound packages of seeds, plants and bulbs, are carried to distant points for 30c each. NEW EXPRESS RATE.—In plants Florists havethe benefit of the new special plant rate of twenty per cent discount from the general mer- chandise rate. The express charges do not need to be prepaid to secure this reduction. CONDITIONS OF SALE OF PLANTS —the plants named are offered at the rates quoted, provided that not less than SIX of each variety are taken. No order will be filled from Plant List tora less amount than three dollars. All goods are sent by Express unless otherwise ordered. No charge for boxes or packing. Five per cent discount on all orders of $5.00 and upwards when accom- panied by cash. When ordering please mention a few additional varicties in case stock of some variety is short. If plants fail to reach you in good condition through any fault of ours report at once, and we will replace those injured. Besides the plants offered in the list, we growa great variety listed in OlUr RETAIL CATALOGUE, which is free to all dealers. We give 25 per cent discount from retail prices, and take contracts to grow other plants that may be desired, not in this list. Our stock isin fine healthy condition, the cuttings are grown from plants in the ground which give vigorous healthy stock. The plants offered are from 2'4-inch pots. Wecan supply larger sizes if desired, and will give prices on application. Our Geraniums are strong rooted cuttings—rooted in sand outside, so that they are well hardened and bear shipping well The Theodosia B. Shepherd Company Successors to Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd NEW AND RARE PLANTS wRY 0): ARUN Uy A): EU RY Wo DY ONE w) 2525 IK a5 Si S23 EK i See Si Sad ae woe od Das SSBES e Sa Sa Se Wrs. Shepherd's Grand Yew Climbing Regonia “Warjorte Daw’’ This grand new begonia isa cross between Rubra and Glaucophylla scandens, snd is one of the most vigorous and rapid-growing begonias in existence. It sends out strong canes 10 to 15 feet high; these have nu- merous branches, and when adorned with great clusters of large, shining pink flowers that droop from long stems, it is a beautiful sight. Our largest specimen in the greenhouse spreads out like a great fan, from the ground to the top of the greenhouse, covering a space of 15 to 18 feet each way. In November it had over 150 clusters of buds and blossoms. Flowers can be cut with long stems and leaves, and are lovely for deco- ration and vases. It can be grown in large boxes, cut back and and made to grow bushy. For summer decoration in the East it would be very val- uable grown in large pots or boxes in sheltered places. In Southern California it grows outside tothe greatest perfection, but needs to be protected from strong wind and hot sun. I‘rom 2% inch pots $1,65 per dozen; $10 per 100. Larger sizes on application. “or single specimen pot plants, or for baskets and vases, ‘Marjorie Daw’ is proving one of the best plant introduc- tions in years.’’—Storrs & Harrison’s Catalogue 1902. SNOOTY GNV SAN FO SUMLSOTY OGL ONTAVEY MVC Altoruvyn,. Wirs. Shepherd's Grand Yew Gree Regonias Brittiant Leaves and Magnificent SHlowers Words are inadequate to describe the beauty of these splendid Be- gonias as they appear in our lathhouses and greenhouses. They are all of the Otto Hecker and President Carnot type, but greatly superior in every way. ‘They area cross of Gloria de Juoy by Rubra. All have large oblong leaves and immense panicles of very large flowers in shades of pink and red. They are tree-like, strong and robust; sending upa great number of canes tothe height Of 6o0r10feet. The foliage is yel- lowish or bronze-green, exquisitely beautiful in texture, and hasa shin- ing silken lustre. ‘The difference between the various plants consists in size and shape of leaves, and the brilliant colors with which they are at various times tinged or illuminated; they change in the different stages of growth. Yosemite. A grand plant with a very stately habit; leaves large, having a lustre like changeable silk. The flowers are in very large clusters, and are a lovely light pink; a very vigorous grower. Ianthe. Of very strong habit, with handsome large foliage; the leaves with four points, rich olive-green; surface of leaves like changeable silk; under side flushed and veined dark red. Very rich, shining, waxen, deep red flowers. Always in bloom and very striking. Ernani, A tall, stately plant of magnificent habit, with splendid foli- age. An old, well-established plant will throw up canes to the height cf 8 feet, and form an impcsing sight, with its splendid leaves and grand panicles of elegant flowers hanging from long stems. Heart's Delight, It does not grow as tall as the others, but has satiny, changeable green leaves, with three points, edges delicately fluted and edged with dark red; underneath with changeable reddish-green, veined red. The flowers are a pure coral-red. Kathleen. A very tropical looking begonia, of the same type as others of this cross, but having the largest foliage of any. The young leaves are dark red underneath, dark shining green above and closely cov- ered with large silver dots. The large clusters of flowers area rich, dark, shining red. Fair Rosamond, A splendid, stately begonia that sends up strong canes to the height of 6 or 8 feet. The leaves area lustrous, change- able bronze-green above and a rich wine color underneath. ‘They measure 15 inches in length by 7% inches in width and are oblong in shape, running tol long point, with 3 smaller points on the upper side. The young foliage isa bright red, sometimes spotted with sil- ver. The magnificent panicles of exquisite waxen flowers hang from long stems and are adeep rose-red color, shaded lighter rose. The pistilate flowers measure 2% ‘nches in length. Day Dream. The most rapid grower of any. ‘The foliage is spotted sil- ver; is smaller, and has sharper points than the other kinds. It has magnificent, large clusters of exquisite pink flowers. It makes a ) SVINODAG WAU, S.AUIHd GAS ‘SU splendid, tall, large plant Larger sizes on application Plants in 2% inch pots, $1.50 doz. Tree Begonias not named, $1 doz. New Begonia, Sylvia. A seedling from ‘‘Incarnata California,’’ witha pretty lacinated foliege and a profusion of dainty pink flowers in eraceful, drooping clusters. An ideal basket plant. 60c doz. New Begonia, ‘“‘Dearest Pilae.’” A seedling from Odorata Alba. ‘The leaves are larger than those of the parent plant The young leaves are exquisitely shining and ruffled at the edges Flowers are in large panicles, blush white, lined with pink. 50c to $1 doz. ew Double Flowered Begonias 1. -g A most beautiful new type of Begonias of the semper-florens class of strong, robust habit, and bearing from the axils of every leaf, clusters of charming double flowers, like miniature roses. They are equally free for bedding as the single varieties, standing the sun well. Triumph de Lorraine. A profuse bloomer, flowers quite double with prettily laciniated petals; color of buds bright scarlet, changing to rosy carmine when opened. Stamens bright yellow, making a fine contrast with the red flowers. $1.50 doz. Double “Bijou ” tome 75idoz: Amaryllis Aulica. ‘‘ Lily of the Palace.”’ Summer and autumn bloomer. Handsome broad foliage and large spreading wide open flowers of rich crimson-scarlet, lined and penciled white and maroon. Blooming bulbs. 15c; $1.50 doz. Large bulbs 25c each, 32.50 doz Zephranthus Alba, These bulbs are fine for florists. The flowers are pure white and keep well; they resemble the Crocus but are much larger. Bulbs can be kept dormant and brought into bloom as desired; fine for cut flowers, pretty in pots, hardy in California where they are invaluable for borders. $1.00 per 100, 56.00 per 1000. 16 Cacti and Succulents. CEREUS Grandifloras. Blooming plants, 75c to $1.00 doz., $3.00 to $5.00 per 100. Cuttings $2.50 per 100. C. Colubrinus. 5c.,10c and 15c each; 15 inches length for grafting, 20: Splendens resemble the above but with larger flowers. Same price. C. Triangularis. Night bloomer. Immense flowers. Strong cuttings that will bloom in a short time, $200 doz. Cuttings 5 inches long, $5.00 per 100; 12 to 16 inches in length, for grafting, $2.00 doz. Can supply the abovein quantity. Epiphyllum or ‘“‘ Lobster Cactus,” A most charming class of cactus without thorns,and with smooth shining green leaves shaped like a lobster’s claw. ‘They grow rapidly with a graceful drooping habit, and bear charming pendant flowers in shades of red and pink, with white. 2-inch pots 10c, $1.00 doz. On own roots. Truncatum. Fine, rose-colored flowers with white throat. Superbum. Coppery-red, white throat, edged and shaded rose. Very beautiful. Strong young plants 10c each, $1.00 doz. Own roots. Gchinopsis Mulleri. Elegant, satin pink flowers. It is a splendid bloomer, the flow- ers are very large and beautiful. It grows very rapidly, and will bloom the second year, beginning in early spring and blooming at intervals for months. 25c, 50c, to $1.00 doz.; $1.50, $3.50, $8.00 per 100. Op untla. Microdasys. The prettiest of all Opuntias with handsome, pear-shaped leaves, of a fine green, dotted with tufts of small golden spines that resemble tufts of velvet.. The contrast is very beautiful. 35c, 60c, $1.00 doz. cuttings. Monacantha Variegata A beautiful plant, the pear-shaped leaves of which are beautifully variegated white and green; young growth pink. 50c to $1.00 doz. Piyllocactus Jenkensoni or Case Knife Cactus. An old variety. Medium sized scarlet flowers. Fine bloomer. Very satisfactory and easy togrow. A “‘plant for the million.’’ Good cuttings, 40c per doz. We havea large collection of Cactus, especially Phyllos. See retail catalogue. IMloes. Hanburyana. A very beautifully marked new variety; fine for vases. The leavesare broadand handsomely marked and the flowers are broad, in magnificent, large, spreading bunches. Color exquisite coral-red; the most showy of all. Small plants 10c each; $1 doz. 17 New Climbing Aloe Citiris. This is a very handsome variety that grows very rapidly. It can be trained to trellis, house, wall or fence. It has many branches, and bears spikes of beautiful waxen tubular flowers on long slender stems. They are bright, clear red, tipped green; is almost a perpetual bloomer. Cuts, 50c to 75c doz. Mitraeformis. A very handsome variety with thick, short fleshy leaves decorated with handsome short yellow thorns. It grows 2 or 3 feet high. Strong cuts, 50c to $1.00 doz. Plants, various sizes; prices on application. | Guphorbias Grantii, Quite distinct; leaves large and handsomely variegated. It grows to be almost a tree; very stately. Cuts, 60c doz. Candelabra, A most handsome, slender stemmed, tree-like variety. Cuts, 10c to 25c doz. Euphorbia Splendens or ‘*Crown of Thorns.” A very interest- ing thorny plant, that bears very beautiful bright scarlet flowers on slenderstems. Alwaysin bloom. Cuts, 50c doz. Plants $1.50 doz. Sastertas. Resembling Aloes in their leaves and habit of growth. ‘They are very satisfactory as house plants or for bedding out in the garden; and stand moving well. They bear long spikes of brilliant scarlet and green waxen flowers that keep for a long time. ‘Two varieties. 50c to $1.50 doz. | Htaworthtas | Dainty little aloe-like plants of pretty and interesting forms. Easy to grow; Twosorts. 50c to $1.00 doz. | | Kleinta Articulata or **‘ Candle Plant.”’ Large, round, fieshy stems of a pretty frosted appearance, distinctly marked with curious designs; foliage cut like Ivy, and prettily tinted purple underneath; inconspicuous yel- low flowers. 25c to 50c doz. Spiculosa. Very pretty variety. Stems about 18 inches high, and not fleshy. Leaves resemble those of Othonna, only larger and two or more inches long. The whole plant is of a bluish color. Cuttings 25c to 50c doz. | Wosembryanthemums The flowers are white, blush, pink, rose, bronze-red, crimson, magen- ta, and various shades of yellow. They will grow in any soil, and love the hot sun, and are especially suited to hot climates and for covering hillsides or bare places, or drooping over banks or for borders.