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NELUMBIUnS, 



No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cultivation tlian the Nelumbiums, and none cnn be cultivated more 

 easily. If they never bloomed, iheir foliage alone would be enough to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous leaves, 

 of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall, flexible stalks, sway and wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned with a 

 wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exquisitely tinted, perfect in form, and with a perfume strong, yet delicate, it is easily 

 understood why they hold the foremost place among aquatics. 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are below the freezing lirue. and will withstand the rigors of winter in the 

 Northern States. They may be grown under same conditions as the hardy Nymphaeas, but'should not be planted as early as the 

 latter. The middle to the latter end of May is early enough in northern sections; when planting is unavoidably delayed until 

 June or July, established plants in pots are preferable. 



Some varieties are slow in growth after 

 transplanting, and it may be the second year 

 before they flower; but the second and tliim 

 seasons generally repay for any extra care o 

 patience expended. 



All Nelumbiums are suitable for tub cul- 

 ture. 

 Album Grandit\orum( Sj'M. A. Jiort6ieii,/a) 



A grand white variety, whose purity, fra- 

 grance, size, majestic foliage and hardiness 



stamp it as one of the best. $1.50 each. 

 Album Striatum. The flowers of this ex- 

 quisite variety are pure white, the edge ol 



the petals irregularly striped and tipped 



rosy-carmine. Their fragrance is quite dis- 

 tinct, resembling that of Magnolia. The 



plant is very vigorous. $2-00 each. 

 Kermesinum. Another distinct and charm- 

 ing variety, bearing flowers resembling the 



Hermosa Rose in color; the earliest flower- 

 ing variety, blooming end of June in this 



section. |1.00 each. 

 Kinshiren, Flowers white shaded pink ; 



very free-flowering, coming into bloom 



early and continuing throughout the season. 



12 50 each. 

 Luteum (American Lotus, Wa/e?- Chinqtce- 



pin). A superb variety with yel low floweis ; 



indigenous in the Western and Southern 



States. It has been introduced into the 



Eastern States, where, as a rule, it grows 



as freely as any native plant. 75 cts. each. 

 Osiris. A beautiful globular Mower of a 



pure, deep rose, very rich and pleasing; 



early and free-flowering. $.3 00 each. 

 Pekinensis rubrum. This is the best 



daik-colored variety in cultivation; the 



flowers are brilliant rosy-carmine, 10 to 12 



inches across, outer petals well reflexed, 



having the graceful form of N. Speciosinn 



foliage large and handsome ; vigorous an 



free-flowering. §3 00 each. 

 Pekinensis rubrum plenum. Identica 



with the preceding, but with immense giant 



double pseony-fiowered blooms. $7. 50 each. 

 Roseum. Flowers of a uniform deep rose- 

 pink. $3 00 each. 

 Roseum plenum. A magnificent variety, 



with large, full double bright rose flowers. 



$2 00 each. 

 Speciosum {Egyptian Lotus). The well-known species. Its 



superb flowers and magnificent foliage produce a splendid 



subtropical effect. The flowers, which are about a foot 



across when fully opened, are of a deep rose color, creamy- 

 white at base of petals ; exquisitely fragrant. 75 cts. and 



§1 50 each. 



Nelumbiums. 



Pygmea alba. .A miniature -^'ariety, growing from 12 io 18 

 inches high; flowers white, resembling a tulip; useful for 

 tubs. $1.50 each. 



Stiiroman. This superb variety is unquestionably the grandest 

 ever introduced ; the enormous flowers are snow white, ex- 

 ceedingly double, and borne on stout stalks well above the 

 foliage; it is a vigorous grower and very free-flowering, and 

 equally as hardy as the well-known N. Speciosum. $3 00 each. 



Hotei,— Thf prices given above are for tubers. Pot-gro-wn plants can be supplied after Jime \st at an advance of 'lb per cent. 



For Seeds of Nelumbiums and Nymphaeas see page loi. 



