R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. AQUATIC PLANTS 
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AQUATIC PLANTS. 
NELUMBIUM. 
(Lotus. ) 
Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are kept free from frost. 
(American Lotus, Water Chinquepin). A superb variety 
Luteum. : ; 
Dormant Tubers (May delivery), $2.50 each. 
with yellow flowers. 
Speciosum. 
rose color, creamy-white at base of petals, exquisite for cutting. 
mant tubers (May delivery), $2.50 each. 
(Egyptian Lotus.) Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, of a deep 
Dor- 
NIGHT-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHZAEZAS. 
The tender Water Lilies are supplied after June Ist in strong, growing pot plants, and should not be planted out until after the weather has 
become settled and warm, generally about June Ist. in this latitude. 
If Nympheas are wanted by mail, add ten cents each to prices for postage. 
Bissetti. Flowers of the largest size, 8 to 10 inches in diameter; cup- 
shaped; quite double and of a beautiful glowing shade of rosy-pink. 
$2.25 each. 
Deaniana. Flowers pure light pink; sepals deep rose-pink; stamens 
red. $1.75each. 
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. 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. $1.25 
each. 
Lilies. A 
the whole 
Frank Trelease. The darkest colored of all tender Water 
glowing dark crimson. Foliage glossy dark red, making 
plant very ornamental. $1.75 each. 
Jubilee. White, flushed pink at base of petals. $1.75 each. 
Kewensis. Medium size light pink flowers, produced in great abund- 
ance, making it a fit companion for Devoniensis. $1.75 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. $1.75 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. $1.75 each. 
DAY-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHAAAS. 
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. $2.75. 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. $2.25 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 with 
yellow centre. $2.25 each. 
Wm. 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 in the afternoon. $2.25 each. 
Zanzibariensis. A superb Water Lily, and the darkest blue or purple 
of the genus. Flowers six to ten inches in diameter; very free- 
flowering and exquisitely fragrant. $1.75 each. 
Zanzibariensis azurea. Similar to the type, but flowers opening 
wider and of a clear azure blue color. $1.25 each. 
Zanzibariensis rosea. Flowers of various shades of rose, otherwise 
lke the type, but opening earlier in the morning. $1.25 each. 
HARDY NYMPHAAS. 
Alba candidissima. A very desirable variety; flowers large, pure 
white, sepals occasionally flushed with pink. $1.75 each. 
Gladstoniana. Flowers pure, dazzling white; cup-shaped and_ very 
Massive; a robust grower; one of the best for large pools or lakes. 
$1.75 each. 
Marliacea Carnea. 
of soft flesh-pink, deepening toward the base. 
of vigourous growth. $1.75 each. 
Marliacea chromatella. Petals and stamens bright yellow, 4 to 6 
inches across. A very free and continuous bloomer. One of the 
best for cutting and for tub, pool or lake culture. $2.25 each. 
Marliacea rosea. A splendid companion to the yellow variety Chrom- 
atella, which it resembles in all particulars except color, flowers being 
a soft rose-pink. $2.75 each. 
Charming flowers of exquisite beauty with petals 
Prolific in b oom and 
Odorata. The native white Water Lily of the northeastern United 
States. Very desirable for planting in natural ponds for effect and 
cutting. 75 cts. each. 
The miniature white Water Lily of the eastern 
United States. Very dainty for tubs and small pools. 60 cts. each. 
Odorata W. B. Shaw. This magnificent Lily has large fragrant flow- 
ers of a rich, clear, rose-pink. Strong grower and continuous bloomer 
$1.75 each. 
Odorata minor. 
VARIOUS 
(Variegated Sweet Flag.) Handsome 
corus japonicus variegatus. f 
i ie 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy. 35 
variegated iris-like foliage growing 
cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Cyperus Alternifolius. aes 
growing in water or damp places; will thrive in any 
always presents a green and attractive appearance. 
$4.00 per doz. ‘ 
Gs conus Papyrus. (Papyrus Antiquorum.) They are 5 to 8 feet high 
and support at the top a tuft of long thread-like leaves, which give 
the plant a graceful and striking appearance. 75 ets. each. ‘ 
Eichornia Azurea. ‘‘Water Hyacinth’’ requires to be planted in 
soil where the water is shallow; produces large spikes of lavender- 
blue flowers, with a rich purple centre; petals delicately fringed. 60 
cts. each. , 
Eichornia Crassipes Major. (Water Hyacinth). A very free-growing 
and showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose in 
trusses like a Hyacinth. 35 cts. each. $3.00 per doz. 
(Umbrella Plant.) An excellent plant for 
good soil and 
40 cts. each; 
Odorata sulphurea grandiflora. The fragrant flowers are sulphur 
yellow; 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and stand 3 to 4 inches above the 
water. $1.75 each. 
Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, flowers from 
4 to 9 inches across, produced in moderate quantity. The various 
varieties of the Tuberosa are suitable for planting in deep water, and 
should have plenty of room to spread, and should not be planted with 
other varieties unless the roots are confined in tubs or boxes, other- 
wise they will crowd out the smaller growing varieties. 75 cts. each. 
Tuberosa maxima. 
from 4 to 8 inches across, pure white and very fragrant. 
Tuberosa Riechardsonii. This variety should be in every collection. 
Flowers pure 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 dimater. $1.25 each. 
Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink, standing above 
the water. A good, vigorous grower, of the easiest culture. $1.25 
each. 
Wm. Faleoner. Flowers of an intense bright garnet color, with a 
good ruby tone through it, intensified by the rich golden centre. 
$5.00 each. 
AQUATICS. 
Limnocharis Humboldti. (Water Poppy.) Flowers yellow, pro- 
duced in the greatest profusion all Summer. Leaves and flowers 
floating. One of the best plants for shallow water 6 to 8 inches 
deep or for tub cultivation. Requires greenhouse protection during 
Winter. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Myriophyllum proserpinacoides. (Parrot’s Feather.) Flowers in- 
conspicuous; long, trailing stems clothed with beautiful delicate lizht 
green foliage. Very useful for growing in shallow water where it also 
serves for a hiding place for small fish or as a vine in Bird fountains. 
Hardy with slight protection. 35 cts. each; $3.00 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 all marginal plantings where water is 
from 2 to § inches deep. Also for swamps. Hardy. 35 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz. 
A free-flowering variety of the above; flowers 
75 cts. each. 
