R. & J. FARQUHAR & COl’S SEED CATALOGUE. 67 
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AQUATIC PLANTS. 
No plants haye #cquired such universal appreciation within a 
short period as Aqmwatics. 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 
im a pond or ttank, they may be grown in tubs, two-thirds full of 
turfy sgil, enriched with decomposed hot-bed stuff and covered with 
two irches 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 tthe 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 
¢an be grown indoors in pots or boxes set in tubs of water. 
Nelambium 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. 
Netumbium Speciosum. (Egyptian or Sacrea 
Lotus.) A magnificent variety with deep rose 
flowers, frequently a foot in diameter; splendid, 
large foliage; height, about seven feet. Flower- 
ing bulbs, each, 1.00; extra large bulbs, each, 1.50. 
Nympheza Alba. (White English Water Lily.) 
ERT OREY: Large; continuous bloomer. Lach, 1.00. 
Nymphea Candidissima. White as the Snowdrop, and very 
namerouss :a grand aquatic.. Each, 1.00. 
Nympheza Marliacea Chromatella. A charming variety; 
ene of the best for culture in tubs; hardy and very free- 
blooming; flowers, clear yellow, large and fragrant. Highly 
recommended. Each, -5o. 
Nymphea Gdorata. The wellknown, fragrant pond lily. 
Each, .25. 
Nymphea GQdorata Gigantea. Large, white, free-flowering | 
and fragramt. Each, .3o. 
Nymphza Odorata Rosea. (The Hardy Cape Cod Pink 
Water Lily. One of the most beautiful flowers; deep 
pink ; highly fragrant; shelLlike. It is absolutely hardy and 
worthy of very wide cultivation. Splendid, strong roots. 
Each,.. 30. 
Nympheza Ceeruleo, or Stelata. Clear, light blue; deli- 
cately scented; blooms constantly till frost. One of the 
choicest aquatics. Each, 1.00. 
Nymphza Devyoniensis. Brilliant 
resy red; very large, often ten to 
twelve inckes across; magnificent. \\ 
E Each, .. 50. ive NY . 
2 Nymphza Deatata. The largest “\\ NES 
- white, with long, poimted buds. Each, $ MO NU 
} - 50 N t = 
# Nymphzea Rubra. Brilliant crimson: 
cup-shaped; very free bloomer. 
Each, 1.100. 
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Nymphza Zanzibaremsis Azurea. all ROT aa 
Deep, rich, azure biue;-one of the Le 
largest and best. Each, .5o. NELUMBIUM. Each, 
HARDY Pink waTeR Lity. Nymphza Zanzibarensis Rosea. Beautiful deep rose; very choice. 
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Water Hyacinth, or Water Orchid. (Pontederia.) Very interesting and beautiful; floats on the 
surface of the water and produces fine spikes of light rosy lilac, orchid-like flowers ; excellent for tub 
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Water Poppy. (Limnocharis Humboldtii.) Flowers beautiful, clear yellow with black eiigense ‘i 
must be grown in shallow water; does splendidly in a tub; very attractive. By mail, .30 2% 
Cyperus Papyrus. (Egyptian Paper Plant.) Produces a number of slender stems, surmounted by dark- ae 
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Parrot’s Feather. (Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides.) Very graceful, with extremely pretty, feathery cy 
leaves in whorls; magnificent for fountains, etc. ’ By mail, .30 . 4 : Theas 
The Aquatics named above are all exceedingly pretty growing 7z water. We can furnish the following 
plants, all suitable during summer for the banks of ponds, etc. ‘The price, each, is given: 
Arundo Donax Variegata . .25 | Aralia Papyrifera . 5 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata .25 | Thalia Dealbata fei 
Panicum Virgatum syed fuer. .25 | Grevillea Robusta edi ee, TY) 3 
Aspidistra Lurida Variega .50 | Caladium Esculentum. ....... a 
