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AQUATIC PLANTS. 



NELUMBIUM. (Lotos.) 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are kept free from frost. 



Luteum. (American Lotus, Walcr Chinquepin) . A superb variety 

 with yellow flowers. Dormant Tubers (May delivery), S2. 50 each. 



Speciosum. (Egyptian Lotus.) Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, of a deep 

 rose color, creamy-white at base of petals, exquisite for cutting. Dor- 

 mant tubers (May delivery), $2.50 each. 



NIGHT-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPH^^AS. 



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. 



// Nymphoeas 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. 

 »&9 9 (j each 



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

 red. SI .75 each. 



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 bloorns open at 

 one time, making a mass of color that is really astonishing. $1.25 

 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. $1.75 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 NYMPH^AS. 



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. 



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 

 y^pUow 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 

 like the type, but opening earlier in the morning. $1.25 each. 



HARDY NYMPHiEAS. 



Alba candidissimao 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. 



Marliaeea Carnea. Charming flowers of exquisite beauty with petals 

 of soft flesh-pink, deepening toward the base. Prolific in b oom and 

 of vigourous growth. $1.75 each. 



Marliaeea 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. 



Marliaeea 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. 



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. 



Odorata minor. 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 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. A free-flowering variety of the above; flowers 

 from 4 to 8 inches across, pure white and very fragrant. 75 cts. each. 



Tuberosa Richardsonii. 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 weU 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, Falconer. Flowers of an intense bright garnet color, with a 

 good ruby tone through it, intensified by the rich golden centre. 

 $5.00 each. 



VARIOUS AQUATICS. 



Acorus japoniCUS variegatus. (Variegated Siveet Flag.) Handsome 

 variegated iiis-like foliage growing 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy. 35 

 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. ( Umbrella Plant.) An excellent plant for 

 growing in water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil and 

 always presents a green and attractive appearance. 40 cts. each; 

 $4.00 per doz. o t -u- u 



Cyperus 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 cts. each. _ 



Eichorriia Azurea. "Water Hyacinth" requires to be planted m 

 soil where the water is shallow; produces large spikes of lavender- 

 blue flowers, with a rich purple centre; petals delicately fringed. 60 



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. 



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 li ,'ht 

 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 6 inches deep. Also for swamps. Hardy. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.00 per doz. 



