24 Mrs. Pheodosia Id. Shepherd's Annual Catalogue. 
Larkspur. 
“AMERICAN BANNER ’—A lovely new Larkspur, growing 13 to 2 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. It is an annual, blooming a 
few weeks from seed, splendid for cutting purposes, and a very showy garden 
plant. 10 cts. per pkt. 
LOBELIA—“ CrystaL PALAcE GEM CompactTa’”—Fine for borders; deep, 
beautiful blue; very dwarf. 15 cts. per pkt. 
MIGNONETTE—Choice mixed, 5 cts. per pkt. GIANT WHITE UPRIGHT, 
fine for bouquets and for decorations. 5 cts. per pkt. 
New Single [larigold. 
“LITTLE BROWNIE”—A charming, compact little Marigold, from 5 to 
6 inches high, producing a fine effect in masses, and unrivaled for borders. It 
begins 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 still are perfect. They are vivid yellow or gold, each petal marked 
with a large spot of brownish red. 10 cts. per pkt. 
MARIGOLD—FRENcH GILT-EpGED—Splendid large double flowers, 4 inches 
across; velvety brown, edged with yellow, 15 cts. per pkt. 
Nasturtium. 
NEW DWARF TOM THUMB—‘Gay AND FESTIVE” mixture. This is 
the most beautiful strain of Dwarf Nasturtiums ever offered. There is a 
marvelous range of colors, and an infinite variety of new shades. I have 
counted 30 distinct varieties growing in the field. Clear, golden-yellow, 
salmon-pink, dark red, golden brown, all shades of yellow variegated with red 
and brown, canary color, terra cotta, orange and black, with all combinajions, 
making a most brilliant showing. No one ean fail to be pleased with them. 
Ten choice varieties of Dwarf Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, separate, 10 cts. 
each; 75 cts. for the 10 pkts. 
N. “EMPRESS OF INDIA”—Dark foliage and deep scarlet flowers; one 
of the finest varieties grown. 10 cts. per pkt. 
LOBBS NASTURTIUMS—New “Good Venture” Mixture (Tall). No one 
can fail to be delighted with this new California mixture. Of unusually vig- 
orous growth, with beautiful foliage and splendid large flowers in the richest 
and most beautiful colors, it is superb, and contains many entirely new varie- 
ties. Ten varieties of extra choice Lobbs Nasturtiums, 10 cts. each; 75 cts. 
for the 10 pkts. 
N. “SCARLET AND GOLD ”"—(Tall). A new variety, with pretty golden 
foliage and brilliant scarlet flowers. 10 cts. per pkt. 
Petunias. 
BLOTCHED AND STRIPED—Large flowering. Splendid colors; fine 
markings; unsurpassed for bedding. 10 cts. per pkt. 
P. HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA—Fringed and plain edge; all kinds. 
Choice mixed, 10 cts. per pkt. 
