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Nymphcea odorata sulphurea grandiflora, a finer form 

 of the preceding, with more vigour. 



odorata caroliniana, a pale, clear, rosy pink. 



,, nivea, a pure white 



variety, extremely beautiful. 



odorata caroliniana perfecta, a most delicate 

 tint of pale pink, quite lovely. 



Other Marliacean hybrids are as follows. These 

 have individual characteristics each of most variable 

 description, whilst to fix their parentage is a difficult 

 matter. 



* Nymphcea lucida, growth vigorous, flowers a soft rose- 



pink tinged with red, foliage very orna- 

 mental and distinct ; a fine variety. 

 ellisiana^ growth vigorous, flowers of the 

 richest carmine with age, much paler 

 when first expanded ; a choice and 

 desirable Lily. 



* gloriosa, the finest of all the Marliacean 



hybrids ; beyond a doubt a grand variety 

 and most distinct ; colour rich carmine- 

 red ; every well - developed flower has 

 five sepals ; this is not seen in any other, 

 and is most noticeable. It causes the 

 flowers to expand more widely. 

 ignea, exceedingly rich in colour, growth 

 moderate. 



1 This should properly come under the Laydekeri section, which in its 

 buds it resembles, though in vigour it is a great advance. 



