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AQUATIC PLANTS. 



On acocunt of unsettled labor conditions during the past season, the usual attention could not be given to the growing of the Nelumbiums, so for 

 this season we have withrdami them from our catalogue. All the Tender Varieties can be supplied as usual. 



NIGHT-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPH^AS. 



// Nymphas are wanted by mail, add ten cents each to prices for postage. 

 The Tender Water Lilies are supplied after June 1st in strong, growing pot plants, and should not be planted out until after the weather 

 has become settled and warm, generally about June 1st, in this latitude. 



Bissettl. Flowers of the largest size, 8 to 10 inches in diameter; cup- 

 shaped; quite double and of a beautiful glowing shade of rosv-pink. 

 $2.00 each. 



Deaniana. Flowers puie light pink; sepals deep rose-pink; stamens 

 red. $1.50 each, 



Dentata. Flowers white, measuring from 8 to 12 inches in diameter, 

 opening out horizontally. SI. 00 each. 



Dentata Magniflea. Large cup-shaped creamy-white flowers 10 to 12 

 inches across. Very desirable. $2.50 each. 



Dentata Superba. The largest white Water Lily grown. Flowers of 

 clear glistening white, 10 to 14 inches in diameter, opening out very 

 flat. $3.00 each. 



Devoniensis. This old favorite produces its large pure red flowers in 

 the greatest abundance, a single plant often having from twelve to 

 eighteen blooms open at one time, making a mass of color that is really 

 astonishing. $1.00 each. 



Frank Trelease. The darkest colored of all tender Water Lilies. A 

 glowing dark crimson. Foliage glossy dark red, naakLng the whole 

 plant very ornamental. $1.50 each. 



Geo. Huster. Brilliant crimson flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter. 

 Very free-flowering. $2.00 each. 



Jubilee. White, flushed pink at base of petals. $1.50 each. 



Kewensls. Medium size light pink flowers, produced in great abund- 

 ance, making it a fit companion for Devoniensis. $1.50 each. 



O'Marana. Flowers large and massive. Color pink, suffused with 

 red, each petal having a nearly white stripe up the middle. Free- 

 flowering and very desirable. $1.50 each. 



Rubra Rosea. One of the best and largest rosy-red tender Water 

 Lilies, producing with remarkable freedom massive flowers 8 to 10 

 inches across. $1.50 each. 



Sturtevanti. Color of flower varies according to culture from pure 

 pink to bright red, with orange centre. Quite double and very 

 large. This variety produces the finest individual flowers of any, but 

 requires a hot Summer, or heated tank, with very liberal treatment, 

 to grow it to perfection. $2.50 each. 



DAY-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHiEAS. 



Daubenyana. Small, fragrant, light blue flowers, valuable for Winter 

 blooming in aquariums or small pools and very interesting because 

 it produces young plants at petiole of each leaf, which during the 

 Summer months flower freely. $1.00 each. 



Grossherzog Ernest Ludwig. An extremely free-flowering variety, 

 producing flowers of the largest size of a true violet blue with a golden 

 yellow centre, a charming blue and gold combination. $2.50 each. 



Mrs. C. W. Ward. One of the very best of the day-blooming varieties. 

 Deep rosy-pink flowers produced on long stems. A free and con- 

 tinuous bloomer. $2.00 each. 



Pennsylvania. A hybrid that originated in the botanical departmnet 

 of the University of Pennsylvania, and which is most aptly described 

 as an improved N. pulcherrima, flowers being larger in size and of a 

 deeper, richer blue; otherwise it possesses all the many good points 

 of that grand, free and continuous flowering Nymphaea. $2.50 each. 



HARDY NYMPH^AS 



Laydekeri purpurata. Flowers rosy-crimson, darker in the centre, 

 outer petals and sepals hght rose, stamens reddish-orange. $1.50 

 each. 



Marliacea ehromatella. Petals and stamens bright yeUow, 4 to 6 

 inches across. A very free and continuous bloomer. One of the 

 best for cutting and for tub, pool or lake culture. $1.50 each. 



Odorata. The native White Water of the northeastern United States. 

 Very desirable for planting in natural ponds for effect and cutting. 

 50 ets. each. 



Ovalifolia. A new variety from East Africa, which is entirely distinct 

 from all others. The flowers are of large size, 8 to 10 inches across, 

 held well above the foliage, and of a deep creamy white; the base of 

 each petal being faintly suffused with blue, which gradually deepens 

 until the tips of each petal are a decided hght corn-flower blue, stamen 

 sulphur yellow, making a novel and charming color combination. 

 The petals are rather long and narrow, giving the flower a pretty 

 star shape. Very fragrant and a strong grower and free-flowering. 

 Awarded several certificates of merit. $10.00 each. 



Puleherrima. This variety flowers continuously Winter and Summer, 

 making it the best for furnishing blooms early and late in the season. 

 Flowers large, ten to twelve inches across. Of a fine light blue vnth 

 yeUow centre. $2.00 each. 



win. Stone. Rich violet-blue shaded amaranth : stamens purple with 

 deep yellow centre. It stands well out of the water, and is of vigorous 

 spreading habit. The flowers open early in the day and remain open 

 until late ill the afternoon. $2.00 each. 



Zanzibarlensis. A superb Water Lfly, and the darkest blue or purple 

 of the genus. Flowers six to ten inches in diameter; very free- 

 flowering and exquisitely fragrant. $1.50 each. 



Zanzibarlensis azurea. Similar to the type, but flowers opening wider 

 and of a clear azure blue color. $1.00 each. 



Zanzibarlensis rosea. Flowers of various shades of rose, otherwise 

 like the type, but opening earlier in the, morning. $1.00 each. 



OR WATER LILIES. 



Odorata minor. The miniature white Water Lily of the eastern 

 United States. Very dainty for tubs and small pools. 50 cts. each. 



Odorata rosea. The Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily. Clear pink; very 

 fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches across. $1.00 each. 



Tuberosa Riehardsonii. This variety should be in every collection. 

 Flowers pine white and quite double, the stamens being converted 

 into petals which are more or less fluted in the centre. The flowers 

 stand well above the water, the sepals and outer petals drooping, 

 forming a perfect globe, frequently 8 inches in diameter. $1.00 each. 



VARIOUS AQUATICS. 



Acorus japonicus variegatus. (Variegated Sweet Flag.) Handsome 

 variegated iris-like foUage growing 3 to 4 feet high. Very ornamental 

 for planting in cliunps by the margin or all water ways. Does equally 

 well when planted in moist ground, bogs, marshes or in water 6 inches 

 deep or less. Hardy. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. (Umbrella Plant.) _ An exceUent plant for 

 growing in water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil and 

 always presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiguorum.) This is the true Egyptian 

 Paper Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks the 

 first paper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high and support at the 

 top a tuft of long thread-Hke leaves, which give the plant a graceful 

 and striking appearance. 50 cts. each. 



Eiehhornia Azurea. This species of "Water Hyacinth" requires to be 

 planted in soil where the water is shallow; produces large spikes of 

 flowers of a lovely shade of lavender-blue, with a rich purple centre; 

 petals delicately fringed. 50 cts. each. 



Eiehhornia Crassipes Major (Mooter Hyacinth.) A very free-growing 

 and showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a deUoate lilac-rose in 

 trusses like a Hyacinth. Does splendidly outdours in Sunamer. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Jussiaea longifolia. Flowers yellow in great profusion from June 

 untfl frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. A very pretty plant for growing 

 in water from 1 to 6 inches deep or it will do well in swamps or marshes. 

 Makes a fleshy root which can be wintered in dry soil in a root ceUar 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Limnocharis Humboldti. (Water Poppy.) Flowers yellow pro- 

 duced in the greatest profusion aU Summer. Leaves and flowers 

 floating. One of the best plants for shallow water 6 to 8 inches 

 deep or for tub cultivation. Reqtiires greenhouse protection during 

 Winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Myriophyllum proserpinaeoides. (Parrot's Feather.) Flowers in- 

 conspicuous; long, trailing stems clothed with beautiful deUcate light 

 green foliage. Very useful for growing in shaUow water where it also 

 serves for a hiding place for small fish or as a vine in Bird fountains. 

 If 2 or 3 inches of soU is placed in fountain basin, top-dressed with 2 

 inches of sand or gravel in which to plant, and water kept continually 

 trickling, this plant wiU make a very handsome vase. Hardy with 

 slight protection. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Pontederia cordata. (Pickerel Weed.) Flowers blue in spikes 18 to 



24 inches long in July and August. One of our most ornamental 

 native aquatics. Useful for aU marginal plantings where water is 

 from 2 to 8 inches deep. Also for swamps. Hardy. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Saururus cernuus. (Lizard's Tail.) Flowers white in long rectnved 

 spikes ; fragrant. Jtily and August. Leaves heart-shaped. _ Grows 

 2 to 2i feet high. ExceUent plant for marginal plantings in wild 

 water gardens where water is from 1 to 6 inches deep or for swamps, 

 marshes and wet ground. Hardy. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $20.00 per 100. 



