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NIGHT-BLOOMING 



Tender Nymphseas-contmued. 



Frank T release [Crimson Devoniensis). This superb ten 

 der night-blooming \Vater Lily surpasses all other red varie- 

 ties by the brilliancy and depth of the rich, glowing dark 

 crimson of its flowers, which are identical in form to N. 

 Devoniensis, 9 to 10 inches in diameter ; stamens red- 

 dish-bronze, crimson at the base; foliage 15 inches across, 

 dentated, of a glossy dark bronzy-red, resembling in 

 color the foliage of Black Beauty Canna. $2.00 each. 



Geo. Huster. This variety may be described as an intense 

 colored O'Marana, the color being a particularly brilliant 

 crimson; a vigorous grower and very free-flowering. $2.00 

 each. 



Jubilee. Flowers 6 to 8 inches across, of glistening white, 

 with delicate flush of pink at the base of the petals and 

 sepals; leaves blotched with brown and crumpled at margin 

 $1.50 each. 



Kewensis. Leaves dark green, 

 slightly bronzy, with a few 

 brown blotches; young leaves 

 more spotted on surface. Light 

 pink flowers 6 to 8 inches 

 across. $1.50 each. 



Lotus {N thermalisD. C). 

 The White Lotus, leaves dark 

 glossy green, 12 to 20 inches 

 in diameter. Flowers white, 

 the broad outer petals suf- 

 fused pink; petals concave; 

 flowers vary from 5 to 10 

 inches in diameter; a robust 

 species. $1.50 each. 



O'Marana. Leaves bronzy- 

 green, deeply dentated; mar- 

 gin occasionally crumpled. 

 Flowers of the largest size, 10 

 to 12 inches in diameter; petals 

 pinkish red, with a nearly white 

 streak up the middle; stamens 

 orange. A vigorous grower 

 and very free - flowering. 

 $2.00 each. 



Nymph^a Geo. Huster. 



Nymphs 

 Kewensis. 



Rubra. Somewhat similar to 

 -V. Devoniensis, but petals 

 less pointed; flowers 6 to 10 

 inches across, of deep pur- 

 plish red; stamens cinnabar 

 red, becoming brownish; foli- 

 age reddish bronze, turning to 

 green. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



Rubra- rosea. One of the best 

 red Water Lilies in cultiva- 

 tion; leaves bronzy - green, 

 blotched brown. Flowers 

 large and massive, 8 to 10 

 inches across, rosy - carmine; 

 petals broad at base, pointed; 

 tips of stamens orange-brown. 

 $1.00 each. 



Sturtevanti. Leaves light 

 bronzy-green. Flowers 8 to 

 12 inches across, quite double; 



Nymph** Rubra-rosea 



color pure pink to bright red; petals very broad; stamens light brownish- 

 orange. A huge, massive flower, varying greatly in color of leaf and 

 bloom according to culture; should be started early in a temperature 

 of 80° to 85°, and given liberal treatment. $2.50 each. 



Victorias, the Royal "Water Lilies 



Victorias have long been grown in the public parks and gardens 

 of the United States, and are now well known to all lovers of 

 Aquatics. The illustration on page 264 gives an excellent 

 idea of this wonderful Water Lily. 



NO TE. — Victorias should not be shipped until the 



weather becomes warm and settled, generally not 



until after June ioth. Place your orders for these 



plants early, and we will reserve them for you until 



proper time to plant. See cultural notes on pages 264 



and 26 j. 



Victoria regia. The well-known original species. Plants, 

 $7.50 and $10.00 each, according to size. Seeds, 3 seeds for 

 75cts.; $3.00 per doz. 



Victoria Trlckeri. A remarkable variety of vigorous and 

 rapid growth, leaves 4A to b\ feet across, a single plant frequently hav- 

 ing from twelve to fifteen leaves in good condition, and producing 

 three and four flowers in a single week during the height of the season. 

 Flowers white on opening, changing to deep rose-pink and having a 

 strong fragrance not unlike that of a ripe pineapple. Plants, $7.50 and 

 $10.00 each, according to she. Seeds, 3 seeds for 75 cts. ; $3.00 per doz. 



AQUARIUM PLANTS are one of our specialties. See list on pace 274. 



