R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. 67 
AQUATIC PLANTS. 
No plants have acquired sucn universal appreciation within a 
short period as Aquatics. The flowers are most fascinating, in- 
teresting and beautiful, and none can be grown with less trouble 
and risk of failure. The hardy varieties may be planted as soon as 
vegetation commences in spring. If not convenient to grow them 
in a pond or tank, they may be grown in tubs, two-thirds full of 
turfy soil, enriched with decomposed hot-bed stuff and covered with 
two inches of sand. Fill with water to cover the sand and set ina 
sunny position. ‘The crowns of the plants should be placed just 
under the surface of the soil. As they begin to grow, gradually fill 
up the tank with water. 
The tropical species are admirable out-of-doors in summer if 
planted at the approach of warm weather, before which time they 
can be grown indoors in pots or boxes set in tubs of water. 
Nelumbium Luteum. (American Yellow Lotus.) 
This grand Lotus is perfectly hardy; produces 
superb, yellow flowers with bold, massive foliage ; 
height six to eight feet. Each, 1.00. 
Nelumbium Speciosum. (Egyptian or Sacred 
Lotus.) A magnificent variety with deep rose 
flowers, frequently a foot in diameter; splendid, 
large foliage; height, about seven feet. Flower- 
_ ing bulbs, each, 1.25; extra large bulbs, each, 2.00. 
Nymphza Alba. (White English Water Lily.) 
WATER TE PRAM: Large; continuous bloomer. Lach, 1.00. 
Nympheza Candida. Flowers white as the Snowdrop and 
very numerous; a grand aquatic. Each, 1.00. 
Nymphza Marliacea Chromatella. A charming variety; 
one of the best for culture in tubs; hardy and very free- 
blooming; flowers, clear yellow, large and fragrant. Highly 
recommended. Each, .75. 
Nymphza Odorata. The well-known, fragrant pond lily. 
Maen 2s 
Nymphza Odorata ts esis Large, white, free-flowering 
and fragrant. Each, 
Nymphza Odorata Ran: (The Hardy Cape Cod Pink 
Water Lily. One of the most beautiful flowers; deep 
pink ; highly fragrant; shell-like. It is absolutely hardy and 
worthy of very wide ‘cultivation. Splendid, strong roots. 
Each, .60. 
Nymphza Ceceruleo, or Stellata. Clear, light blue; deli- 
cately scented; blooms constantly till frost. One of the 
choicest aquatics. Each, 1.00. 
Nymphza Devoniensis. Brilliant 
rosy red; very large, often ten to 
twelve inches across; magnificent. 
Z Kach, 1.00. ame =n 
x pe  Nyhiphis Dentata. The largest —— eS ny 
Ap white, with long, pointed buds. Each, FE, es a 
1.00. 
yy Nymphza Rubra. brilliant crimson; : 
cup-shaped; very free bloomer. ad Nr 
Each, 1.00. | 
-Nymphza Zanzibarensis Azurea. GeessUuull NM i= 
Deep, rich, azure biue; one of the quis 
largest and best. Each, .75. NELUMBIUM. ach, 
HARDY PINK WATER LILy. Nymphza Zanzibarensis Rosea. Beautiful deep rose; very choice. . . . . .75 
If ordered by mail, add en cents each to above prices for postage. 
Water Hyacinth, or Water Orchid. (Pontederia.) Very interesting and beautiful; floats on the 
surface on the water and produces fine spikes of light rosy lilac, orchid-like flowers; excellent for tub 
culture. By mail, .25 ... ae i eee pe Fe San ae eo nrc re on OF | oa ee aoe PMB: 7) 
Water Poppy. (Limnocharis Humboldtii.) Flowers beautiful, clear yellow with oblagk stamens ; 
must be grown in shallow water; does splendidly in a tub; very attractive. By mail, I pee 3 
Cyperus Papyrus. (Egyptian Paper Plant.) Producesa ‘number of slender stems, rads betesbi on by dark- 
green, shining plumes. By mail,.30. . 625 
Parrot’s Feather. (Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides. ) “Very graceful, with extremely pretty, feathery 
leaves inpyhoris.,magnificent for fountains, ete) By, maihesZOjernb Me 15 2 et to maqeeteede yp em 28 
The Aquatics named above are all exceedingly pretty growing zz water. We cari furnish the following 
plants, all suitable during summer for ¢he banks of ponds, etc. The price, each, is given: 
Arundo Donax Variegata. ... . . . . .25| Aralia Papyrifera . RUA, Rhea TURD > 50 
Peri vemiot Wabicedia eects. fl, ... .26| .halia Dealbata ....., | - Ss aE aD 
Panicum Virgatum . Ai cenee «25 | Urevilled KODAStA Skit caer teas 
Aspidistra Lurida Variegata . . . . . . .50 | Caladium Esculentum . 25 
