MANDEVILLA 
Grandiflora. 
with fragrant 
Suavolens 
Beautiful white climber, 
flowers. See full description in plant list. 
10c pkt. 
MARIGOLD. The African and French Mari- 
golds are old favorites, free flowering an- 
nuals of easy culture; both are extremely 
effective. The former have uniformly large 
yellow or orange-colored flowers and are 
well adapted for large beds or mixed bord- 
ers; the latter are dwrafer in growth, 
with beautifully striped flowers, and bet- 
ter suited for bedding purposes, or for pot 
culture. They succeed best in a light soil, 
with full exposure to the sun. 
Double African, Mixed. 10c pkt. 
Double French. Mixed. 10c. 
MAURANDYA Barclayana. An old and very 
pretty climber, with gloxinia-shaped flower 
and dainty pointed heart-shaped foliage. 
Choice mixed 5c pkt. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Fine for borders, 
will thrive in a dry climate with very lit- 
tle water; easily grown from seed, Splen- 
did mixed. 10c pkt. 
MIGNONETTE, Golden Queen. Rich golden 
color. Giant White Upright, long spikes of 
white, fine for bouquets. 5c pkt. each. 
MINA LOBATA. Showy annual climber 
Pretty deeply-lobed leaves, numerous long 
divided spikes of blossoms, bright yellow 
at the base, shading into deep red buds at 
the end of the spike. This strong contrast 
of red and yellow forming masses of 
color, gives an effect of fiery flames. Bloom 
is profuse for many months. It should be 
started in the Hast early in small pots, 
and allowed to become pot bound, before 
planting outside. 10c pkt. 
MYOSOTIS. “Forget-Me-Not.” 
ering. Splendid mixed. 5c pkt. 
Mrs. Shepherd's Climbing 
Giant Nasturtiums 
The first giant Nasturtiums ever offered 
were originated by Mrs. Shepherd and _ in- 
troduced by W. Atlee Burpee, the well- 
known seedsman of Philadelphia. 
Large flow- 
Butterfly. Golden yellow, with palmate 
flushes of terra cotta on the three lower 
petals, while the rich red markings on the 
two upper petals resemble a peacock feath- 
er. 10c pkt. 
Caprice. A capricious variety that comes 
variously marked or marbled at different 
times, yellow overlaid with blendings of 
deep velvety reddish brown and again dark 
marked with yellow, rarely two flowers 
alike. 10c pkt. 
Cream Cup. A fitting companion to Jupiter 
of which it is the counterpart, except that 
its color is cream, almost white. They are 
fine for cutting and especially effective for 
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bowls or vases, either alone or uSed with 
golden Jupiter. 10c pkt. 
Jupiter. This superb Nasturtium attracts 
instant attention by the great size and the 
exquisite form and rich color of the flowers. 
It is the largest Nasturtium that has ever 
yet been offered, Flowers 3% to 3% inches 
in diameter, the petals 1%4 inches across. 
When the blossoms first unfold they have a 
most beautiful crinkled, crepe-like look, and 
when well open they retain much of the 
crepe-like effect. The petals overlap, and the 
flowers are exquisitely formed. Color. rich 
brilliant yellow. 10c pkt. 
Saturn. Resembles Jupiter. Large round, 
smooth petals in shades of brightest tawny 
red, like rich velvet. 10c pkt. 
Giant Climbing.—Splendid mixed. 10c pkt. 
Nasturtiums Dwarf ‘‘Gay and Festive’’ 
“Tom Thumb.” A beautiful strain of Dwarf 
Nasturtiums. Clear golden yellow, salmon 
pink, dark red, golden brown, all shades of 
yellow variegated with red and brown, ca- 
nary color, terra cotta, orange and black. 5c, 
Empress of India. Dark foliage and deep 
scarlet flowers; one of the finest varieties 
grown. 5c pkt. 
NICOTIANA Affinis. (Fragrant) Species of 
tobacco. Valuable as decorative plant. 10c 
Superb Giant Pansies 
Giant Ruffled. A very distinct new variety 
so large and full that the broad petals are 
ruffled, undulated and frilled. Borne on long 
stems high above the foliage and of such 
great substance as to stand heat and sun 
better than the older sorts; they are fine 
blotched and have some fine new markings 
and colors. Splendid mixed. 25c pkt. 
Bugnots. Splendid blotched. A celebrated 
French strain of extra large size, choicest 
colors, and with beautiful broad blotches and 
delicate penciling; the ground colors are 
generally white or very light, bringing the 
elegant and distinctive markings in strong 
relief. 25c pkt. 
Mammoth Butterfly. A strain of pansy 
which for variety and beauty has never been 
excelled. Of matchless forms, colors and 
markings, with flowers half as large again 
as ordinary pansies. 25c pkt. 
Giant Trimardeau. The largest and strong- 
est pansies grown, with immense flowers of 
splendid colors. They are deep rooting and 
drought withstanding. 15c pkt. 
Choice Mixed. 10c pkt. 
Passiflora 
Edulis. The edible passion vine. It has 
pretty white flowers; the corona or fringe 
surrounding the center is beautifully crinkl- 
ed. 20c pkt. 
Scarlet—The beautiful red passion vine 
of California, 10c pkt. 
THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COMPANY 
VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 
