R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO/S SEED CATALOGUE. es 7, 
AQUATIC PLANTS. 
No plants have acquired such 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. Ea.,.75; ex. large, $1.50. 
Nelumbium 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- 
——— 90.8”. ing bulbs, each, .75 ; extra large bulbs, each, 1.50. 
= GOALBLGH TEP LY ANE» Nympheza Alba. (White English Water Lily.) 
BSE SORE Vs Large; continuous bloomer. Each, .75. 
Nympheza Candidissima. White as the Snowdrop, and very 
numerous; a grand aquatic. Each, .75. 
Nymphza Marliacea Chromatella. Hardy; flowers clear 
yellow. Each, .50. 
Nymphza Marliacea Albida. Best white. Each, 1.00. 
Nymphza Marliacea Rosea. Rose; agem. Each, 1.50. . 
Nympheza Marliacea Carnea. Flesh tint. Each, 1.00. 
Nymphza Odorata. The fragrant pond lily. Each, .20. Raed SS |) "2A= 
Nympheza Odorata Gigantea. Large, white, free-flowering ae i WW yz 4 
and fragrant. Each, .30. Ae y| = ! SEN i ry 
Nymphza Odorata Rosea. (The Hardy Cape Cod Pink <| Ser 1 iB aS 
Water Lily. One of the most beautiful flowers; deep . GEEZ ex, 
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pink ; highly fragrant; shell-like. It is absolutely hardy and 
worthy of very wide cultivation. Splencid, strong roots. 
Each, . 50. 
Nymphza Ceeruleo, or Stellata. Clear, light blue; deli- 
cately scented; blooms constantly till frost. One of the 
choicest aquatics. Each, 1.00. 4G 
Nymphza Devoniensis. Brilliant U if 
rosy red; very large, often ten to 
twelve inches across; magnificent. 
; Each, .50. 
= Nymphza Dentata. The largest 5 eT EIN 
; white, with long, pointed buds. Each, S\\S== i iN 
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Nymphza Rubra. Brilliant crimson; 
cup-shaped; very free bloomer. 
Each, I.00. th Hi Wt ———— 
Nymphza Zanzibarensis Azurea. Ge==sUluli | MDOT Sarl 
Deep, rich, azure biue; one of the Tae Un ai 
largest and best. Each, .5o. NELUMBIUM. Each, 
ARDY PINK WATER LiLy. Nymphza Zanzibarensis Rosea. Beautiful Geep mose; Very (Choices 2)” wet eG 
5 If ordered by mail, add ten cents each to above prices for postage. 
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 stamens; 
must be grown in shallow water; does splendidly in a tub; very attractive. By mail,.jo . . ... 15 
Cyperus Papyrus. (Egyptian Paper Plant.) Produces a number of slender stems, surmounted by dark- 
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Parrot’s Feather. (My‘riophyllum Proserpinacoides.) Very graceful, with extremely pretty, feathery 
ieveaan whorls; magniacent for fountains, etc. By/mail,.j0.) .f). . . els ele ew eye) ee 15 
The Aquatics named above are all exceedingly pretty growing iz water. We can furnish the following 
plants, all suitable during summer for ¢he banks of ponds, etc. The price, each, is given: 
Arundo Donax Variegata. . . . . . . . .25| AraliaPapyrifera. ......... . .50 
Eulalia REE ARC CHEME ye . 2t| alia Dealbata 0. oe + oe) pte 
ere. eet hy SS oe | Grevillea Robusta oo) (os CR a 5 
Aspidistra Lurida Variega 22 & = = . .50 | Caladium Esculentum . 02°.) J) O°) 2)" olage 
