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Nym$>fea ;" or, ?inh Water Lily Dahlia. . 



The Floral Novelty of the Century. 



This grand new Dahlia is without doubt the most distinct variety ever introduced, and it is with par- 

 donable pride I offer for the first time this peerless novelty. In the Nymphaea, I not only have the 

 choicest Dahlia ever introduced, but something entirely distinct ; as it furnishes not only a new and 

 rare color, but distinct form and habit as well. The flowers are of Jarge size, the full view resembling in 

 form and color so clearly the ideal Pink Water Lily as to suggest its name; while from a side view, it 

 resembles a beautiful full-blown rose. The petals are broad, those of the centre being somewhat cupped 

 or incurved, while the outer petals extend their full length. The color is a clear, distinct light shrimp 

 pink, shading slightly darker towards the outer petals ; a color difficult to describe or to reproduce, and 

 which is so seldom found in any flower, and never before in a Dahlia. The inner petals are almost pure 

 white, as the flower fades, becomes decidedly so, and does not show any signs whatever of a yellow centre. 

 The flower is of most exquisite finish, soft, waxy, delicate and graceful, and will keep perfect, when cut, 

 for several days. In its habit and growth it is also distinct, resembling more a fine, vigorous, well-kept rose 

 bush, bearing the flowers on strong, graceful stems (most accurately illustrated on colored plate opposite), 

 the stems, unlike those of any other Dahlia, are well supplied with buds and foliage, thus furnishing 

 within itself everything required for bouquets or floral decorations. Another great feature of the Nymphaea 

 Dahlia, is that it has a Sweet, Delicate Perfume, in marked contrast with the rank odor of all other varieties. 

 Thus with its many sterling qualities as a cut flower, it rivals the choicest Orchid or the most beautiful 

 Eose, and above all, is the most profuse bloomer of any Dahlia I have ever seen. 



I predict for the Nymphaea Dahlia a demand never before equalled by any other floral novelty. With 

 this in view, I have now growing about 20,000 fine thrifty plantB, which will be in excellent condition for 

 forwarding in the early spring. You can place your order for as many plants as you wish at any time, same 

 will be booked, and plants mailed as soon as the weather will permit. All plants will be forwarded with 

 the earth around them, encased in a neat, light patent paper fibre pot, so that plants are bound to reach the 

 purchaser in good condition. Although my stock of this grand new Dahlia is large, I would suggest that 

 you place your orders at once, for the demand is quite likely to exceed the supply. 



Fine Strong Plants, 50 cents each ; 3 for $1.00 ; 7 for $2.00, postpaid. 



October 15, 1893, will be paid to the customer sending me 

 (by Mail or Express, prepaid), the 3 largest and most per- 

 fect flowers of the Nymphiea, or, Pink Water Lily Dahlia, 

 raised from pin nts purchased of me this season. 



$50.00 



Gladi°ia<$> j\ acedia ca^. 



HADAflE CROZY CANNA. 



Only those who are familiar with the new class of French Cannas, can realize 

 what a grand introduction the Madame Crozy really is, as it is undoubtedly the finest 

 and most distinct variety yet introduced. The immense flower heads are of the 

 largest size, double the diameter of a Gladiolus spike, of a dazzling crimson scarlet, 

 bordered with golden yellow, very accurately illustrated on the front cover page of 

 this catalogue. The petals are very wide and broadlv rounded, and the enormous 

 size of the individual flower, is what places the Madame Crozy in the lead ot all 

 other varieties. The plant is of vigorous growth, yet dwarf in habit, seldom exceed- 

 ing four feet high. The foliage is of a rich, cheerful green and very massive ; the 

 flowers are produced on large branching stems, which are closely set with bloom, 

 each stem being a bouquet in itself. It is a remarkably free flowering variety, the 

 flowering spikes following each other so rapidly that trie plant is always in bloom. 

 Small plants set out in May or June, will bloom the first part of July, and continue 

 in full flower until checked by frost. Seed, 25 cents per packet. (See page 85 ) 

 Good Strong Plants, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00 ; 7 for $2.00, postpaid. 



CANNA, STAR OF '91. 



A new Canna especially adapted for pot culture, and cannot do better than give 

 the introducer's description of this valuable variety : "Asa plant for blooming, both 

 summer and winter, this Canna is a novelty of immense importance. It has already 

 become recognized as the most valuable and important flowering plant among those 

 who know it. It is utterly impossible to have a plant which is more easily grown 

 or more effective in bloom. The enormous panicles of flowers which are Dome 

 continually even on plants only a foot or two in height, and in small pots is, indeed, 

 marvelous, and the intense fiery scarlet color of the blossoms, rayed and bordered 

 with gold, makes such plants objects of the most effective beauty. We honestly 

 believe it to be the finest of all winter-blooming plants, and as a garden flower 

 nothing can surpass it." 



Fine Strong Plants, 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1.00 ; 9 for $3.00, postpaid. 



GLADIOLUS NANCEIANUS. 



This new strain of Gladioli is the greatest achievement of the age. Not only do 

 they combine the hardiness of the Lemoinei type as well as the beautiful markings, 

 but they also surpass in size all the largest flowering varieties, reaching enormous 

 dimensions, single flowers often measuring 5 to 6 inches across. 



The spikes are larger, more erect and more branching ; the flowers are more 

 open, and facing towards you— and of such immense size and beautiful colorings, 

 and bright and curious markings, as to remind one of rare exotic Orchids, and 

 royal Amaryllis. All colors of the rainbow are here represented, from almost pure 

 white delicately spotted with rose, to deepest crimson, Dlotched and splashed with 

 many other colors— in fact hundreds of colors are represented. Even a close 

 approach to the blue Gladiolus will be found among them. 



Innumerable awards have been conferred on the New Nanceianus Gladiolus in • 

 Europe, while in this country, owing to the high price (some costing as much as 

 83 each), they have scarcely been grown. It therefore gives me much pleasure to 

 be able to offer to my customers a grand mixture of many of the very best varieties, 

 at prices within the reach of all. They will be found equal, if not superior, to 

 many named sorts, the prices of which range from 81 to $3, each. 



Good Strong Bulbs, 65 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



My " Discovery " Collection Offer ^ 



One each of the above Four Wonderful Floral 





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Discoveries, only $1.50, postpaid. 



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