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The flowers are of a rich vermilion hue, with deeper 

 shading towards the centre; the petals tipped with 

 white. The leaves are marbled with chestnut markings. 



N. Laydekeri rosea. This hybrid is one of the most 

 difficult to propagate, and is usually increased by seed- 

 ing. The small, rosy flowers, passing to white at the 

 petal ends, are produced in great abundance. 



The following hybrids are deliciously fragrant and 

 are suited to small tanks and tubs. They should be 

 grown by those who are obliged to make the best of 

 small opportunities in the way of Lily culture. 



N. odorata exqulsita. A deep shade of rosy pink, 

 becoming almost crimson at the base of the petals. 



N. odorata minor. A small, white LUy, found in New 

 Jersey. 



N. odorata caroliniana. The flowers of this hybrid 

 are pale pink, the reputed parents being N. o. rosea and 

 N. alba candidissima. Nivea, a white variety, and per- 

 fecta, with large, flesh-coloured flowers, are other desir- 

 able forms. 



Where space permits, a plant or two of the following 

 should be included in the collection. Though men- 

 tioned last, they contain some of the finest Water-Lilies 

 in existence. 



N. Robinsoni. This is one of the best of M. Latour- 

 Marliac's raising. The flowers are large and of a deep 

 rose or lustrous crimson colour. The petals are 

 suffused with white and the stamens are bright orange. 

 It is quite distinct and exceptionally beautiful. 



N. gloriosa. Generally considered one of the finest 

 of the Marliacean productions. The colour is a brilliant 

 rose, and the possession of five sepals, instead of the 

 customary four, gives a much greater spread to the 

 fully-opened flowers. 



N. sanguinea. Deep carmine petals, with vivid 

 orange-red stamens. 



