CALIFORNIA SEEDS. 



To Patrons: — It is now fully demonstrated that California grown 

 seeds are unsurpassed by any in the world. The long dry season and 

 equable climate are perfectly adapted to growing and ripening seeds. 

 Their germinating qualities are unsurpassed. Those who have not tested 

 them will find it to their advantage to do so. Contract orders taken to 

 grow seeds in quantity. The patronage of all who receive this list is so- 

 licited. Very truly vours, 



THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD. 



Cacti and Succulent Plants. 



I have a very extensive collection of Cacti and Succulent Plants, 

 especially of the large blooming showy Cacti, such as Cereus, Phyllos, 

 Epiphyllums, and Echinopsis. 



To those wishing to offer Cacti, I will give rates on collections or in 

 quantity. My plants will bloom. The secret of having blooming Cacti 

 is to take cuttings from wood that has bloomed. Such cuttings will give 

 blossoms the first season. 



Echinopsis Mullerii and "Case Knife Cactus" are "plants for the 

 million." They are beautiful and grow for any one. 



Cacti are grown readily from seed and are extremely interesting in 

 all stages. The seeds should be planted in sand in shallow, well drained 

 boxes. They should be kept moist and covered with glass They can be 

 left in the boxes until well established; should not be over watered nor 

 allowed to become dry after they are once started. 



A Rare Collection of Plants. — I have a large collection of plants not 

 named within. Send for retail catalogue. One-third discount given the 

 trade from retail prices. 



Unrooted Cuttings. 



Being so far from trade centers, it is unprofitable to keep a large 

 stock of plants on hand for the wholesale trade I have a great variety 

 of fine, large plants growing outside and am prepared to grow to order all 

 varieties on list, also in my retail catalogue which I will send on applica- 

 tion. Fine roots of smilax at all seasons. Contracts taken to grow plants 

 in large quantities. 



Pelargoniums, foliage Geraniums, Begonias, and decorative plants 

 a. specialty. Strong unrooted cuttings at the following prices: 

 Bignonia Venustra, B. Speciossa, Bougainvillia Glabra, B. Spectabilis, 

 $1.50 per 100 unrooted. Tecoma Mackenii, T. Jasminoides, Jasmine 

 Poeticum, $1.00 per hundred. Tacsonia Exoniensis, T. Sutberlandia, 

 T. Buchani, $1 25 per 100. Rhynchospermum Jasminoides, $1.25 per 

 100 Akebia Quinata, 75c per 100. Ampelopsis Royalii, 75c per 100. 

 Passafiora, Constance Elliott, P. Edulis, $1 per 100. Bignonia Tweedi- 

 ana, 75c per 100. Mandevilla Suaveolens, $1.25 per 100. Hibiscus Sub- 

 violaceus, H.Mineatus Semi-plena, $1 per 100. Bouvardia, four sorts,$1.25 

 per 100. Fuchsias, assorted, 35c per 100. Laurestinus Grandirlora. $1 

 per 100 Abelia Rupestris, Laugusta Ovata, 50c per 100, 



