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NymphcEa tuberosa Richardsoni, reputedly the finest 

 variety, with very double flowers. 

 „ tuberosa rosea ; in the way of N. alba 



rosea. 



Hybrids 

 NymphcBa Marliacea hybrids are probably derived from 

 N. alba candidissima and A^. odorata i-ubra, 

 or from a tender coloured species, or 

 possibly N. alba rosea. Scarcely a trace 

 of N. odorata is apparent in any of these 

 hybrids, this latter having characteristics 

 quite its own. These hybrids are : — 



„ Marliacea carnea, very pale tinge of pink at 



base of petals. 



„ Marliacea Candida, a grand white, the largest 



of all, frequently measuring nine or ten 

 inches in diameter. 



„ Marliacea rosea, much better than came a ; 

 the pink more decided and the flowers 

 of finer form. 



„ Marliacea fla^nmea, a highly coloured and 



very fine hybrid. 



* „ Marliacea rubro-punctata, of the largest size, 



colour reddish carmine. 



* „ Marliacea Chromatella, the only yellow of 



this section, a continuous flowering 

 variety. 



* „ Marliacea colossea, reputedly the giant of 



the race. 



