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Water-lily (Xymphcea odorata, var. rosea), Fig. 172, 

 Large-flowered Water-lily {X. 0., var. superba), Yel- 

 low Water-lily {X. 0. sulphur I a). 

 The European White Water-lily (.Y . alba var. candidis- 



FiG. 172. — Nymphcea Rosea. 



sima) produces rather larger flowers than our native species, 

 is equally hardy, and a more abundant bloomer. 



Tender Water-liUes.— The flowers of this group of water- 

 lilies give a greater variety of forms and colors than those 

 last described. They bloom more freely, showing flowers 

 from July to September, if planted in shallow warm-water 



