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



LATHYRUS Splendens. "The Pride of California." The most magnificent of 

 native climbing plants. A splendid hardy perennial pea, with fine foliage and a 

 profusion of large pea-shaped blossoms of deep, rich, velvety crimson in clus- 

 ters of ten or more. The buds are a charming rose pink, and the contrast of 

 buds and blossoms is most pleasing. No description can do justice to this 

 lovely climber; it draws forth expressions of admiration from all who see it. 

 15 cts. pkt. 



LARKSPUR, "American Banner." A lovely new annual Larkspur, growing one 

 and one-half to two feet high, branching out like a candelabra and bearing long 

 spikes of large double flowers an inch or more across, a charming blending of 

 color — rosy crimson, with stripes of indigo blue and white, some petals being 

 dotted with blue; and rose marked with blue, and some are light and dark blue 

 in charming combination, a veritable floral American flag. 10 cts. pkt. 



LOBELIA, "Crystal Palace Gem Compacta." Fine for borders; deep, beautiful 

 blue; very dwarf. Finest mixed, 5 cts. 



L. Eriniiis Varieties. Choice mixed, 5 cts. pkt. 



MESEflBRYANTHEMUn. Fine for borders; will thrive in a dry climate with 

 very little water; easily grown from seed. Splendid mixed, 10 cts. pkt. Separate 

 colors, six varieties, 10 cts. pkt. 



HIGNONETTE. Choice mixed, 5 cts. pkt. Giant White Upright, fine for 

 bouquets and for decoration. 5 cts. pkt. Golden Queen. A fine variety, 

 with flowers of a golden hue. 5 cts. pkt. 



MARIGOLD, French Gilt=Edged. Splendid large double flowers, four inches 

 across; velvety brown, edged with yellow. 10 cts. pkt. 



M. " Little Brownie." A charming, compact little Marigold, from five to six 

 inches high, producing a fine effect in masses, and unrivaled for borders. It be- 

 gins blooming very early and in great abundance, and blooms until very late in 

 the season. The duration of the flowers and the great resistance of the plant to 

 drought is marvelous. If it is so dry that the foliage disappears, the flowers are 

 still perfect. They are vivid yellow or gold, each petal marked with a large 

 spot of brownish red. 5 cts. pkt. 



flAURANDIA. An old and very pretty climber, with gloxinia-shaped flowers and 

 dainty pointed heart-shaped foliage. Choice mixed, 5 cts pkt. 



MANDEVILLA SAVEOLENS, Grandiflora. See description in plant list. 

 10 cts. pkt. 



NASTURTIUfl, New Dwarf Tom Thumb. "Gay and festive" mixture. This is 

 a most beautiful strain of Dwarf Nasturtiums. There is a marvelous range of 

 new shades. I have counted thirty distinct varieties growing in the field. Clear, 

 golden-yellow, salmon-pink, dark red, golden brown, all shades of yellow varie- 

 gated with red and brown, canary color, terra cotta, orange and black, with all 

 combinations, making a most brilliant showing. No one can fail to be pleased 

 with them. 5 cts. pkt. 



N. Empress of India. Dark foliage and deep scarlet flowers; one of the finest 

 varieties grown. 5 cts. pkt. 



LOBBS NASTURTIUriS. New "Good Venture" mixture. (Tain No one can fail 

 to be delighted with this new California mixture. Of unusually vigorous growth, 

 with beautiful foliage and splendid large flowers in the richest and most beauti- 

 ful colors, it is superb, and contains many entirely new varieties. 5 cts. pkt. 



N. "Scarlet and Gold." (Tall.) A new variety, with pretty golden foliage and 

 brilliant scarlet flowers. 5 cts. pkt. 



