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AQUATIC PLANTS. 



On account of unsettled labor conditions durinj the pj,st season, the usual attention coj.ll not be gi'Jen to the growinj of the Hardy Nymphaeas and . 

 Nelumhiums, so for this season we have withdrawn them, from our catalojue. All the Tender Varieties can be supplied as usual. 



TROPICAL OR TENDER WATER LILIES. 



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



NIGHT-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHiEAS. 



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. 

 $2.00 each. 



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

 red. SI. 50 each. 



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

 opening out horizontally. $1.00 each.j 



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

 inches across. Very desirable. .S2.50 each. 



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

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

 flat. S3.00 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, making the whole 

 plant very ornamental. $1.50 each. 



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

 Very free-flowering. $2.00 each. 



Jubil3e._ White, flushed pink at base of petals. $1.50 each. 



Kewensis. Medium size lio;ht pink flowers, produced in great abund- 

 ance, making it a fit companion for Devoni^ns's. $1.50 each. 



G'Marana. Flowers larg3 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 Rosn. 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. 



Sturtevatlti. 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. 



Capensis (Cape Blue Water Lily). Flowers rich sky-blue. Very 

 desirable and useful for cutting. $1.00 each. 



Coerulea (Blue Lotus of Egypt). Flowers light blue, suffused with 

 white; yellow centre. SI. 00 each. 



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

 blooming in aquariums or small pooh and very interesting because 

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

 summer months flower freely. $1.00 each. 



Gracilis. The only white flowering day-blooming tropical Water Lily. 

 Flowers of medium size, six to eight inches across, produced freely on 

 long stems. $1.50 each. 



Grossherzog Ernst Ludwig. An extremely free-flowering variety, pro- 

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

 yellow centre, forming 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 department 

 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 poin.ts 

 oi that grand, free and continuous flowering Nymphaea. $2.50 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 light corn-flower blue, stamens 

 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. 



Pulcherrima. 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. $2.03 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. $2.00 each. 

 Zaniibariensis. 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. .$1.50 each. 

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



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

 Zanzibariensis rosea. Flowers of various shades of rose, otherwise like 



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



AQUATIC PLANTS FOR AQUARIUMS. 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed)._ A beautiful 

 submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves and light stems; of 

 quick growth. The best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 

 20 cts. each; $2.03 per doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and popular sub- 

 merged plant; leaves brilliant glossy green, fan-shaped, regularly cut 

 and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 20 cts. per bunch; 

 $2.00 per doz. 



Ludwigia Mulerti. One of the prettiest of the submerged plants. The 

 small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on the under side, are very 

 attractive and entirely distinct from all other Aquarium plants. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the Aquarium; its 



long strap-like green leaves resemble the well-known Vallisneria. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Sagittaria Sinens's (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broader and 



stronger than S. Natans, and a free grower; the best form for the 



Aquarium. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is suitable for 



all aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy 



surface. 20 cts. per bunch; $2.03 per doz. 

 Vall'sneria Spiral's Italian Typ^, (Eel Grass). A submerged plant with 



long ribbon-like loaves. This is the best of the Vallisnerias, a free 



grower and a good o.xygenator. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



VARIOUS AQUATICS. 



Cyperus Altemifolius ( Umbrella Plant). An excelleKt plant for grow- 

 ing 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 Antiquorum). This is the true Egyptian 

 Paper Plant. Fiom 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-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful 

 and striking appearance. 50 cts. each. 



EicMiornia Azursa. 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 lavcndcr-blue, with a rich purple centre; 

 petals delicately fringed. 50 cts. each. 



Eichhomia Crasslpes Major (Water Hyacinth). A very free-growing 

 and showy floating aquatic, be.aring flowers of a delicate lilac-rose in 

 trusses like a Hyacinth. Does splendidly outdoors in summer. 20 cts. 

 each; $2.00 per doz. 



