TO MY PATRONS 
In presenting- this, my tenth annual catalogue, I wish to call the attention of intending planters to the 
following reasons why I can render them superior service and offer seeds and plants unsurpassed for Califor- 
nia and the Southwest. 
Experience. — To new and prospective customers I would like to say that having had twenty-five years 
practical experience in the Seed and Nursery business (twenty years of which have been spent in Southern 
California), I feel I am in a position to give advice regarding all horticultural matters pertaining to this 
section. 
Sources of Supply. — My sources of supply are world-wide, and my stocks are purchased wherever the best 
seeds are obtainable. Having traveled extensively through the principal seed-growing centers of England 
Germany and France, as well as this country, I am personally acquainted with most of tlie growers. I have 
seen their crops and observed their methods, and therefore am in a position to secure the best seeds . 
Vegetable Seeds. — In my list of vegetable seeds will be found varieties thoroughly tried in California, and 
adapted to prevailing conditions of soils and climate. I have written special instructions for the growing of 
each kind. 
Flower Seeds. — This is a great specialty of mine, and I wish to call your particular attention to my list 
of Novelties in Flower Seeds on pages 17 to 22, also my superior strains of Pansy, Stock, Cineraria, Coleus, 
Calceolaria, Aster, Scabiosa, Sweet Pea and Mammoth Zinnia. I have written instructions for the growing 
of annuals under California conditions, and special directions for all other Flower Seeds, thus making this 
portion of my catalogue the most complete ever published on this coast. 
Eucalyptus Seeds. — This is a department to which I have given much study and many years of careful ob- 
servation. I shall be pleased at any time to give intending planters advice on this subject. In these pages 
will be found full directions for sowing the seeds, raising and transplanting the plants. Of those species ob- 
tainable here, my seeds are collected by my own men under my personal supervision from specimen trees, 
and can be relied on to be of the highest quality and true to name. For those species not yet obtainable here, 
I am in direct communication with the very best and most reliable authorities In Australia, who collect the 
seeds for me in tlieir native habitats. 
Tree and Palm Seeds. — Of these I have the largest and most complete assortment offered on the Pacific 
coast, including rare and desirable species. I enjoy a large trade in these among nurserymen, who will testify 
to their genuineness and quality. 
Nursery Department. — In this department I have a most complete list of Roses, specially adapted to South- 
ern California conditions. In Carnations, many varieties of great merit. Fruit trees, all the standard sorts in 
No. 1 grade trees, besides a full assortment of Climbing and Flowering Plants, Ornamental Trees and Palms. 
I also make a specialty of growing California Native plants and trees, of which I now have over sixty species 
ready for sale. 
Landscape Department — Having frequent requests to undertake landscape work, I have made arrange- 
ments with a number of the best landscape architects and experienced gardeners to handle work in this 
line. These gentlemen can be consulted at any time and will be pleased to furnish estimates on any landscape 
work. 
Gardeners. — I keep a register of gardener's names, and to all customers wanting such help, I will be 
pleased to recommend competent men. 
Thanking friends and customers for their generous patronage in the past, and assuring them that I will 
use every endeavor to merit a continuance of their favors. Sincerely, 
THEODORE PAYNE. 
MY OTHER PUBLICATIONS 
Trade Price List. — For Nurserymen and Florists. I publish a special list of Tree, Palm and Flower Seeds 
which will be mailed free to bona fide Nurserymen or Florists upon application. 
Bulb Catalogue. — Every fall I publish a catalogue of Dutch and other bulbs; a copy of this will be mailed 
free, upon application. 
California Wild Flower Seeds. — For many years I have made a study of the California Flora. I collect 
annually seeds and bulbs of many of tlie choicest species; these I have fully described in my SPECIAL, IL- 
LUSTRATED BOOKLET, "California Wild Flowers, Their Culture and Care." A treatise describing over a 
hundred beautiful species, with a few notes on their habits and characteristics. A copy of this will be mailed 
upon receipt of 15c. 
Native Trees and Siirubs. — I make a specialty of growing native trees and shrubs and issue price lists, 
from time to time, of the kinds I have large enough for sale. The latest list will be mailed free on application. 
OBSERVE WHEIN ORDERING 
How to Order. — Write plainly your name, town, county, and state, giving street numbers and postofilce 
box when expedient. Send all money by postofflce or express money order, bank draft or check, and small sums 
by registered letter. Postage stamps received in sums up to one dollar. 
Terms — Orders must invariably be accompanied with the cash, or satisfactory reference. 
Postage Prepaid. — I prepay postage at prices quoted in this catalogue on all flower ,tree, palm and vege- 
table seeds, except peas, beans, corn, grass and clover seed, stock beets, or where otherwise noted. All 
plants, trees and bulbs are forwarded at purchaser's expense; for further particulars see heading above Nur- 
sery Department. 
Prices. — As the prices on all staple articles are governed by the market fluctuations, they are subject to 
change without notice. 
Non-Warranty of Seeds. — While I exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, I do not 
give any warranty, expressed or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and 
conditions, they must be returned at once, and the money paid for the same will be refunded. 
(Copyright, 1912 and 1914, by Theodore Payne.) 
