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Introductory. 



WITH this, my fourth annual Catalogue, I am pleased to announce that I am 

 better prepared than ever to satisfy my customers. My increasing trade has 

 enabled me to greatly add to my facilities for growing, thus enabling me to supply at 

 reasonable prices, rare plants, seeds and bulbs. 



It has been thoroughly demonstrated, not only that in Southern California can be 

 grown all the choice plants, seeds and bulbs heretofore imported, but that they are of 

 better quality. The percentage of seeds grown in this favored climate which germinate 

 readily is greater than those grown in any other land. This is due to our wonderfully 

 fertile soil and the absence of summer rains. 



Especial attention is paid to packing, and I have in the packing department ex- 

 perienced and capable assistants. 



I have had many flattering testimonials from customers in nearly every State in the 

 Union as to the quality of my stock, and as to the careful preparation for shipment. 



State how plants shall be sent — by mail, express or freight. 



Small plants sent prepaid by mail. If sent with soil, by express at purchaser's 

 expense. 



State what plants shall be sent as substitutes in case an order cannot be filled as 

 selected. 



Inquiries personally answered. 



Terms, cash with order. 



No plant order filled for less than $1.00. 



Seed orders filled for any amount. 



Expressions of satisfaction from customers will be appreciated. 



Complaints, to receive attention, must be made in five days after plants are 

 received. 



TfiBODOSm e. shepherd. 



