VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 



The stalks are of medium size, well-grown ones averaging 12 to 18 inches in 

 length and about % to 1 inch in diameter, a pale, greenish crimson color, turning, when 

 cooked, to a bright, clear crimson color, and are the very best quality. The plants are 

 somewhat more inclined to bloom than older kinds, which is easily remedied by cut- 

 ting the flower stems close to the ground; if allowed to mature the plants are spoiled 

 for cutting. "Crimson Winter" Rhubarb starts to grow vigorously by October, and con- 

 tinues to produce stalks until and after the common varieties make their appearance six 

 months later. In our rainless California climate it takes a short rest during midsummer 

 but if kept moist will produce stalks abundantly at any season. It is in fact, absolutely 

 perpetual. For forcing under glass in the cold Northern States; for a constant 

 supply for home use, and for growing in California and the Southern States; for ship- 

 ping North and East, it promises to become more profitable than anything else which 

 soil produces. "Crimson Winter" is all that could be desired, as the bulk of the crop 

 comes in just at the season when fresh fruits and vegetables are hardly obtainable. It is 

 wonderfully prolific, as fast as stems are pulled, others take their place. 



Strong plants, 50c each; $2.25 per V z dozen; $4.25 per dozen; $25 per 100; 50 at 100 

 rates. Medium size, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $15 per 100; 50 at 100 rates; small by 

 mail $1.50 dozen. Special prices given to those who wish to grow rhubarb in large quan- 

 tities for shipping. Send for special Rhubarb pamphlet. 



The 'Oriole" Rose (mrs 3 shepherd) 



Mrs. Shepherd's Rose, "Oriole" 



The beautiful "Oriole" is well worthy the 

 land of its nativity, the Golden State. A 

 fitting companion for its beautiful namesake 

 that flits through the garden; for the gorg- 

 eous Eschscholtzia or California poppy, and 

 the rich-hued orange of our groves. This 

 wonderful color is seen in no other tea rose 

 Oriole is perfectly healthy and vigorous. The 

 foliage is medium size, and bright green; it 



sends up strong canes and bears quantities 

 of beautiful orange buds on long pliable 

 stems; its open roses are similar in form 

 to the charming and graceful rose Dr. Grill. 

 It is always in bloom and owing to this char- 

 acteristic is difficult to propagate, the wood 

 being in condition to send out fresh shoots 

 at all seasons. Everyone is enchanted with it. 

 35 cents each. 



TRY OUR FINE STRAINS OF "PETUNIA" SEEDS.— THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 



