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EGYPTIAN LOTUS. 
EGYPTIAN OR SACRED LOTUS. 
(Nelumbium Speciosum.) 
A noble aquatic ; the leaves attain at the time of blooming a height of 5 to 6 feet 
above the surface, and measure from 20 to 30 inches across; the immense flowers 
are frequently over a foot across and of a lovely white shading into deep pink at 
theedges. It is a luxuriant grower and blooms profusely, and is easily cultivated. 
When the roots are planted below frost-line it has proved perfectly hardy in New 
Jersey. (See cut.) Price of roots, $1.50 each; seeds, per pkt., 25c. 
AIERICAN YELLOW LOTUS. 
(Nelumbium Luteum.) 
Though a nativeitis not common. In general appearance and habit it is almost 
identical with the Egyptian Lotus, excepting the flowers, which are ofa rich sul- 
phur yellow, 6 inches across sand strongly fragrant. Price of roots, 75c. each; 
ceeds, per pEt., 15 cts. 
NYTIPH4EA DEVONIENSIS. 
The handsomest of all red varieties; flowers 
bright rosy crimson, 8 inches or more across ; 
leaves a foot or more across, of dark coppery 
green. If the growth is started in heat in the | 
spring it blooms much earlier in the season. 
Price of roots, $2.00 each. | 
NYTIPH42A DENTATA. 
A magnificent variety; flowers of chalky 
whiteness and immense size, 8 to 14 inches 
across; the stamens, deep yellow, stand up- 
Tight, giving a charming effect; leaves large, 
= deep green and serrated. (See cut.) Price of 
roots, $2.00 each; seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. 
Nymphza Ceerulea or Stellata. 
Beautiful, free flowering and very fragrant; 
NYMPHZA DENTATA. flowers 5 to 8 inches across, of a rich ultra- 
marine blue; may be flowered all the yearround in moderate warmth. Leaves 
light green, slightly spotted. Price of roots, $1.50 each; seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. 
The Zanzibar Water Lilies. 
(Nymphea Zanzibarensis.) 
The flowers, while not eo large as those of 
the above varieties—only 4 to 6 inches across 
—yet are produced in such continuous abun- 
dance throughout the season until frost, and 
will even continue until late in the wiuter if 
the tubs are removed to the greenhouse, they 
give the best of satisfaction, and besides are 
enchantingly fragrant. The flowers remain 
open from in the morning until 4 o’clock in 
the afternoon. For cultivation in tubs it is, 
perhaps, the best of all. Plants from seed will 
lower freely the first season, though com- 
mencing much later in the season than when 
roots areplanted. (Seecut.) 
Azure Blue. Price of roots, $1.00 each; 
seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. 
Rose Color. Price of roots, $1.00 each; 
seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. 5 = 
Dark Purple. Price of roots, $2.50 each; = SS 
seeds, per pkt., 25 cts. NYMPHZA ZANZIBAKENSIS. 
HE ease with which Water Lilies and Aquatics are cultivated, the certainty of handsome 
results the same season they are planted, the magnificent flowers of great variety of form 
and color, their delicate perfume and the great fascination in growing them, is making 
the water garden widely popular. 
two-thirds full of well-enriched soil covered with an inch or two of sand, filled with water and 
Placed in a sunny position in the lawn or a fountain basin, though the cultivator generally 
becomes so enthusiastic in a season or two that an artificial pond is created, which is easily 
done and at small cost. 
_ Our pamphlet, ‘THE CULTURE OF WaTER LILIES AND AQUATICS,’’ 40 pages, illustrated, gives 
directions for preparing artificial ponds, etc., and wintering over the roots, growing seeds,and describes 
all varieties, etc. PRICE, 25¢. 
WATER LILY SEEDS. Under most of the varieties we offer seeds; they are easily 
grown, but are not likely to produce flowering plants the first season. 
varieties, however, excepted ; these, if properly handled, flower freely in a few weeks’ time. 
All of the varieties may be grown in half barrels or tubs 
The Zanzibarensis 
WATER LILIES—HARDY. 
NYMPHAZA ODORATA. : : 
The well-known white fragrant water lily 
indigenous to our ponds. Price of roots, 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; seeds, per pkt., 
25cts. 
NYMPHAEA CANDIDISSIMA. 
The large-flowered white variety of Eu- 
rope. Flowers 6 inches across and waxy 
white; leaves 10 to 12 inches across. “It 
flowers earlier and continues longer than 
our native species. Price of roots, $2.00 
ch. 
NYMPHAEA ALBA ROSEA. 
Cape Cod Pink Water Lily. 
Very hardy, blooms freely, deliciously 
fragrant, and of a deep pink or rose color; 
lovely and desirable. Price of roots, $1.50 = 2 = 
each ; seeds, per pkt., 50 cts. NYMPHZA CHRUMATELLA. 
NYMPH4EA CHROPIATELLA. 
Fine broad-petaled double flowers 5 inches across, beautiful waxy lemon yellow 
with orange stamens; a strong grower and free bloomer; leaves dark green, mar- 
bled with brown. Price ofroots, $2.50 each. 
NYMPHAA PYGMAZA. 
A little gem from China; the smallest 
flowering species in cultivation. Flowers 
pure white, fragrant, and no larger than a 
silver half-dollar. Leaves 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter. Price, $1.50 each. 
THE WATER POPPY. 
(Limnocharis Humboldt.) 
A charming and easily cultivated floating 
water plant with brightlemon yellow poppy- 
sbaped flowers, 2 inches across, and freely 
produced throughout the entire summer. 
It is easily grown ina tub, tank or pond. 
Price, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Postage, 5 
. cts. each extra. . ; 
WATER POPPY, 
THE WATER HYACINTH. 
(Eichhornia [Pontederia] Crassipes Major.) 
Very unique and of great beauty; requires but 
limited space; easily grown ; floats on the water 
by means of curious inflated leaves, a mass of 
feathery blue roots growing downward into the 
water. The flowers, as large asa silver dollar, 
are borne onspikes 6 to 8inches long resembling 
hyacinths, and areas handsome as an orchid, of 
a beautiful, sparkling, rosy lilac color. It can be 
grown in the summer in she water-lily tub or 
pond. In the winter it is beautiful and effective 
when grown in a glass vessel of some sort. Itis 
a free bloomer. Price, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 
doz. Postage, 5 cts. each extra. 
THE BLUE WATER HYACINTH. 
(Eichhornia Azurea.) 
A rare novelty, similar in all respects to the 
above, excepting the flowers, which are delicate- 
ly fringed and of lovely lavender blue with a 
centre of rich indigo witha bright yellow spot. 
Price, 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. Postage, 5 cts. 
each extra. 
