NUPHAR. 



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NYMPH^EA. 



success either in a pond or a slow stream. 

 In planting it is best to plunge the root in 

 a small hamper or basket, not too closely 

 put together, in good soil, and then sink 

 it in the spot where 

 it is desired that 

 the lilies should 

 grow. The roots 

 thus fixed will be 

 secure and will 



tfUPHAR LUTEUM, OR YELLOW WATER LILV. 



soon find their way outside the receptacle 

 and make fresh growth around it. Other 

 species are N. advena and N. Kalmiana 

 or pumilum, which also have yellow 

 flowers 



Nymphse'a (/ onl. Nympliaea'ceaa). 



This is another genus of water-lilies, 

 whose species may be grown and managed 

 in the same way as Nuphar luteum. The 

 hardy out-door species have white flowers, 

 and among them is the Common White 

 Water Lily indigenous to Britain. Those 

 from hot countries, which are very beauti- 

 ful, require a hothouse in this country. 

 They vary in colour, being white, blue, 

 pink, yellow, and scarlet. 



WHITE WATER LILY. 



