R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. AQUATIC PLANTS, 



AQUATIC PLANTS. 



NELUMBIUM. (Lotus.) 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy provided the tubers are kept free fpom frost. 



Album GrandiflOPUm. {Sym. A.florihunda.) A grand white va- 

 riety, whose puritj-, fragrance, noble form, size, majestic foilage 

 and'hardiness stamp it as one of the very best. Each, 2.00. 



Luteum. (American Lotus.) Superb yellow flowers and massive 

 foliage.. Height, 6 to 8 ft. Each, 1.00. 



Kermesinum. a distinct and beautiful variety with large crimson 

 flowers. Each, 1.50. 



Speeiosum. {Egyptian Lotus.) Flowers often a foot in diameter, 

 of a beautiful deep rose color and very fragrant. Each, 1.50. 



Album Striatum. The flowers of this exquisite variety are pure 

 white the edge of the petals irregularly striped and tipped rosy car- 

 mine; their fragrance resembling that of Magnolia. Each,"2.50. 



Kinshiren. Flowers white shaded pink; comes into bloom early 



and continues throughout the season. Each, 2.50. 



The prices quoted on Nelumbiums are for dormant tubers and can only be shipped from May 1st to June 1st 

 10 inch tubs can be supplied after June loth at an advance of SI. 00 per plant above catalogue prices. 



Osiris. A beautiful globular flower of a pure, deep rose, very rich 

 and plea-sing. Each, 2.50. 



Pekinensis rubrum. This.is the best dark-colored variety in cul- 

 tivation; the flowers are brilliant rosy-carmine, 10 to 12 inches 

 across, outer petals well reflexed, foliage large and handsome. 

 Each, 3.00. , ^ e, 



Pekinensis rubrum plenum. Identical with the preceding, 

 but with immense double blooms. Each, 5.00. 



Roseum. Flowers of a uniform deep-rose-pink. Each, 2.00. 



Roseum plenum, a magnificent variety,.with large, full double 

 bright rose flowers. Each, 2.50. 



Shiroman. This superb variety is unquestionably the grandest ever 

 introduced; the enormous flowers are snow white, exceedingly 

 double, and borne on stout stalks well above the foliage. Each, .3.00. 



Growing plants in 



NYMPH.EA— Hardy Varieties. 



Alba. (White English Water Lily.) Large; continuous bloomer. 



Each, .50. 

 Aurora. A unique variety, flowers soft rosy yellow on first day, 



changing to deep red on third day; stamens orange. Each, .75. 

 Candidissima. Flowers pure white; verj- numerous. Each, .75. 

 Gladstoniana. Improved variety of X. Alba with glistening 



white flowers. Each, .50. 

 James Brydon. Flowers 5 to 6 inches in diameter; petals very 



broad, concave, incurving; color rich rosy crimson, without puf- 



plL:h or magenta shading. Each, 1.50. 

 Marliaeea Chromatella. Hardy; flowers clear yellow. Each, .75. 

 Marliaeea Albida. Best white. Each, .50. 

 Marliaeea Rosea. Rose; a gem. Each, 1.00. 

 Marliaeea Carnea. Flesh tint. Each, .75. 

 Odorata. The fragrant Pond Lily. Each, .20. 

 Odorata Gigantea. Large, white, free-flowering, fragrant. Each .20. 

 Tuberosa Maxima. Large, massive cup-shaped flowers; the petals 



are broad and of the purest white, being so numerous as to make the 



flowers appear double. The sepals are bright green. Each, .20. 



Odorata Rosea. {The Hardy Cape Cod Pink Water Lily.) One of 

 the most beautiful flowers; deep pink; highly fragrant. Each, .50. 



Odorata Sulphurea. Large yellow fragrant flowers, leaves 

 mottled reddish purple. Each, .25. 



Pygmaea (sj-n. N tetragona). A gem. The smallest species in cul- 

 tivation ; leaves dark green above, with occasional brown blotching, 

 reddish beneath; flowers white with yellow stamens, 1 j to 2 j inches 

 across; very free-flowering and very useful for growing in tubs. 

 Each, .50; per doz., .S5.00. 



Riehardsonii. Immense white flowers 8 inches in diameter and 

 quite double. The sepals and outer petals droop, giving the 

 flowers a globular form. Each, .25. 



Robinsoni. Thelarge, floating flowers have a ground color of 

 yellow overlaid with purplish red, the general effect being dark 

 orange red. The foliage is dark green, spotted with chestnut 

 above, dark red on the under side. Each, 1.00. 



W. B. Shaw. The finest pink of the odorata section, the color 

 being a rich rosy-pink with clear j'ellow stamens. Each, .75. 



Wm. DoogTie. Flowers cup-shaped, sheU-pink color, sepals royal 

 pink. Each, 1.00. 



NYMPH^A.— Tender Varieties. 



Bissetii. Flowers of the largest size, of a beautiful glowing rosypink, 



cup-shaped leaves deep bronzy red, very large and ornamental. 



Each, 2.50. 

 Capensis. Flowers rich sky blue; sepals green outside, whitish 



within, flushed blue. Each, .75. 

 Ccerulea or Stellata. Clear, light blue; dehcately scented; blooms 



constantly tiU frost. Each, .75. 

 Devoniensis. Brilliant rosy red; very large; often 10 to 12 inches 



across; magnificent. Each, .75. 

 Dentata. white, with long pointed buds. Each, .75. 



Dentata Mag'nifiea. Flowers very large, cup-shaped, creamy 

 white, of vigorous growth and very free-flowering. .\ warded 

 Certificate of Merit, Newport Horticultui-al Society. Each 2.00. 



Dentata super ba. The largest white Water Lilj-, flowers pure 

 white, ten to fourteen inches in diameter. Each, 2.50. 



Frank Trelease. {Crimson Devoniensis.) This superb night-bloom- 

 ing Water Lily surpasses all other red varieties by the briUiancy 

 and depth of the rich, glowing dark crimson of its flowers, which 

 are 9 to 10 inches in diameter; stamens reddish-bronze, crimson at 

 the base; foliage 15 inches across, dentated, and of a glossy, dark 

 bronzy-red color. Each, 1.50. 



Grossherzog Ernst Ludwig. New Violet-bhie Water Lily. Day- 

 blooming. This new variety of German origin has proved with us to 

 be one of the freest and most continuous flowering of the day- 

 blooming sorts, frequently having six open flowers at one time. 

 These are held from 12 to'18 inches above the water, open early in 

 the morning and remain open until late afternoon. The coloris a 



If Nympceas are ordered by mail, add ten 



true violet-blue, the golden-j-ellow stamens and centre forming a 

 pleasing color combination; leaves large shining green, tinted 

 purple beneath, a robust, vigorous grower. Each, 2.50. 



Kewensis. Leaves dark green, slightly bronzy with a few brown 

 blotches; young leaves more spotted on surface and purplish on un- 

 derside. Flowers 6 to 8 inches across; Ught pink. Each, 1.50. 



Mrs. C. W. Ward. Flowers from 8 to 10 inches in diameter, and 

 borne on stout stems 15 inches above the water. Color deep ro.sy-pink 

 with golden-yellow stamens, a most desirable varietv for cutting. 

 Each, 2.00. 



O'Marana. Leaves bronzy green; flowers large rosj- red; stamens, 



orange red. Each, 1.00. 

 Pennsylvania. An improvement upon Nymphaea Pulcherrima, 



the flowers being of deeper color and larger size. Each, .2.50 

 Pulcherrima. Flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, bright violet, 



stamens deep yellow; buds long, pointed, and striped with chocolate 



red. Leaves bronzy-green, slightly blotched red. Each, 2.00. 



Rubra. Brilliant crimson, large cup-shaped flowers; verj' free 



bloomer. Each, 1.00. 

 Rubra-Rosea. Splendid deep rosy-carmine flowers, 10 to 12 



inches in diameter Each, .75. 

 Zanzibarensis. Flowers deep purple, sepals green outside, 



purple within, margined with red. Each, 1.50. 

 Zanzibarensis Azurea. Deep, rich, azure blue; one of the largest 



and best. Each, .75. 

 Zanzibarensis Rosea. Beautiful deep rose; very choice. Each .75 

 cents each to above prices for postage. 



VARIOUS AQUATICS. 



Aponogeton distaehyon. {Cape Pond Weed.) A very plea-sing 

 aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure-wliite flowers are freelj- pro- 

 duced and have thefragrance of Hawthorn. Each, .25;perdoz.,2.50. 



Acorus Japoniea variegata; {Variegated Sweet Flag). One 

 of the fine.^t variegated plants in cultivation. Each, .25; doz., 2.50. 



Cyperus Papyrus. {Egyptian Paper Plant.) Produces a mmiber 

 of slender stems, surmounted by dark green, shining plumes. 

 Each, .25. Bv mail, .30. 



Limnanthemum Indieum. (TFater Snowflake.) A pretty float- 

 ing species with roundish hght green leaves and pure white 

 beautifully fringed flowers. Each, .25; By mail, .35. 



Sagittaria Japoniea, f[. pi. {The Doublc-Floivering .i.rrowhcad'^. 

 ^'ery desirable for planting in tubs or on margins of ponds and 

 streams. Each, .50; per doz., 5.00. 



Water Hyacinth, or Water Orehid. (Eichomia crassipe^ ma- 

 jor.) \ory interesting and beautiful; floats on the surface of the 

 water and produces fine spikes of hght rosj- lilac, orchid-like 

 flowers. Each, .15. Bj' mail, .25. 



Water Poppy. {Limnocharis H umbold'ii.) Flowers beaut if ul, cle:\r 

 vellow with black stamens; must be grown in shallow water; does 

 splendidly in a tub; very attractive. Each, .15. By mad, .30. 



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