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Nvmph^a Mks. C. W Wakd. 



Nymph.-ea Grosshkkzog Ernst Lupwxg. 



Nymphasa Mrs. C. W. Ward. 



A hybrid of X. gracilis, possess- 

 ing all the good qualities of that 

 variety, but is a stronger grower, 

 flowers much larger, and borne on 

 stout stems fifteen inches above the 

 water. Color deep rosy-pink, with 

 golden yellow stamens; a most de- 

 sirable variety for cutting. ■ Certifi- 

 cated at New York by the Society 

 of American Florists. §2.50 each. 



— Pennsylvania. A hybrid that 

 originated in the botanical depart- 

 ment of the University of Pennsyl- 

 vania, and which is most aptly 

 described as an improved N. Pnl- 

 cherrimn, the flowers being much 

 larger in size and of a deeper, 



richer blue; otherwise it possesses all the many good points of that grand, 

 free and continuous flowering blue Nymphoea. $3.00 each. 



— Pulcherrima. A beautiful hybrid of JN. carulea; Flowers light 

 blue, 10 to 12 inches across. This variety flowers continuously win 

 ter and summer, and is the best for furnishing flowers early and 

 late in the season. $2.00 each, 



— Wm. Stone. No color in Water Lilies is more attractive than 

 blue, and in this variety we have one of the most distinct and 

 pleasing of this shade, the color being a 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 

 evening. $2.00 each. 



— Zanzibariensis. A superb Water Lily, and the darkest blue or 

 purple of the genus; leaves deep green above, under surface suf- 

 fused violet, 8 to 15 inches across. Flowers (5 to 10 inches in diame- 

 ter; very free flowering and exquisitely fragrant. $1.50 each. 



azurea. Similar to tin- type, but flowers opening wider and of a 



lighter blue color. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 rosea. Flowers rose of various shades, otherwise like the type, but opening 



carlur in the morning. 7"' its. each; £7.50 per doz, 



DAY-BLOOMING 



TENDER NYMPH/EAS. 



New Yiolet=Blue Water=Lily. Nymphzea Grossherzog 



Ernst Ludwig. This new variety of German origin has proved 



with us the past three seasons to be one of the freest and most 



continuous flowering of the day-blooming sorts, frequently having 



six open flowers at one time. These are held from 12 to 18 



inches above the water, open early in the morning and remain 



open until late afternoon. The color is a true violet-blue, the 



golden-yellow stamens and centre forming a pleasing color 



combination; leaves large shining green, tinted purple beneath^ 



a robust, vigorous grower. Strong plants, ready June 1st, £5.00 



each. 



Nymphaea capensis (syn. X. Scutifolia, D. C. : X. Cwu- 



lea, B. .)/. 552, and American Gardens). Cape Blue Water 



Lily ; flowers rich sky-blue, 6 to 8 inches across. A very desirable 



ies and useful for cutting. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



coerulea (syn. X. Stellata Wild. X. scutifolia of Gardens^. Blue 



Lotus of Egypt, Leaves oval, 12 to 16 inches across; under surface green with 



dark purple blotches, purplish at 

 margin. Flowers 3 to 6 inches 

 across; light blue above, lower 

 half dull white; stamens yel- 

 low. Free grower and bloomer. 

 §1.00 each; £10.00 per doz. 

 Gracilis. A Mexican species 

 of great merit and the only- 

 white day-flowering tropical spe- 

 cies in culti\ation. Leaves 

 green, 15 to 17 inches across; 

 flowers white, 6 to 8 inches 

 across; stamens deep yellow, 

 distinct and free-flowerng, the 

 flowers standing a foot or more 

 out of the water, and possess- 

 ing a delicate fragrance. I te- 

 stable for cutting. £1.00 each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 



NvMPH/EA ZaN7IHARIT'NSIx Rosea. 



WATER GARDENING. A new book on the subject; up-to-date and practical. Price, $2.50, poitpaid. 



