18 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD'S ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 



T. Buchani. Pink Tacsonia. A lovely light pink variety, of most vigorous growth. 

 A wonderful bloomer. It bears an edible fruit. 10 etc. pkt. 



T. Sutherlandia. Is of vigorous habit of growth, with handsome three-lobed foli- 

 age, strong of texture, of a rich, dark-green color. The flowers measure four 

 inches across. Color, exquisite carmine rose, shading darker in the center, 

 with a tiny purple fringe around the throat. The back of the petals is a light 

 pea-green. The tube measures \y 2 inches in length, stem of flower 2K inches, 

 so that the flowers stand well out from the foliage. It is a fine bloomer, rival- 

 ing even its parent, the Scarlet Passion Vine, so noted for the profusion and 

 magnificence of its flowers. 10 cts. pkt. 3 varieties 35 cts. 



TRITOMA Nobilis. A most splendid Tritoma, easily grown from seed. The flowers 

 are bright scarlet, tipped with golden yellow. 10 cts. pkt. 



TECOMA Velutina. A beautiful shrub, with large gloxinia-like flowers. 15 cts. pkt. 



T, Mackenii. A grand new climber, of rapid growth and graceful habit. The foli- 

 age is very handsome, and the long trailing branches are covered from May to 

 October with large spikes of exquisite pink gloxinia-shaped flowers, the throat 

 veined with darker shades of pink. A most showy, beautiful and satisfactory 

 flower, and easily grown. 15 cts. pkt. 



T., or Bignoma Tweediana. A charming vine with beautiful foliage and large 

 golden yellow flowers. 10 cts. pkt. Three sorts, one pkt. each, 25 cts. 



VERBENA Mammoth. Nothing can exceed the beauty of these splendid Giant 

 Flowering Verbenas, which each year bear witness to the wonderful qualities of 

 Southern California soil and climate, in the great size and beauty of the flowers. 

 Pure white, pink and scarlet, separate, 15 cts. pkt.; 2 pkts. 25 cts. Splendid 

 mixed, 10 cts. pkt.; 2 pkts. 15 cts. 



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Bark of the California Fan Palm. 



The bark of the Fan Palm is a rich brown color, with a surface smooth and 

 shining as if varnished. There are lace-like pieces attached to the solid portions, 

 caused by the stretching and pressure from the growth of the tree. The trunk of the 

 Palm is sheathed with the bark, like scales overlapping. It is formed of the lower 

 portion of the stem of the leaves. As the lower leaves die, they are cut off close to 

 the trunk, and from each leaf is left one of these sheaths or scales. They are very 

 ornamental, and can be made up in various pretty ways for rustic work, and are artist- 

 ic used as panels for painting. They vary in size from 1% to 2 feet long, and are in- 

 teresting to those who care for unique ornaments. 25 to 50 cts. each, post-paid; $2.00 

 and $3.00 per doz. 



Delightful Pot-Pourri. 



A mixture of rose petals and fragrant flowers of Southern California with 

 spices and sweet-scented leaves, a combination delicious and refreshing which keeps 

 its strength for years. A little of it left in an open pot-pourri jar will fill a room with 

 the most delightful fragrance. Everyone will like it. It is a charming present to 

 send to a friend. 40 cts. per oz. 



