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Nymph^a Tuberosa Richardson:. 



PygmaeaHelvola (.rj'W. N.tetragona Helvot(i). Similar to the 

 preceding;, but with sulphur-yellow Hovvcrs ; petals more point- 

 ed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with 

 brown ; extremely free-flowering, and well adapted for growing 

 in large aquariums or tubs. 30 cts. each; §8.00 per doz. 



Robinsoni. The large floating flowers of this distinct and 

 striking variety are difficult to describe, but may be said to 

 have a ground color of yellow overlaid with purplish-red, the 

 general effect being dark orange-red. The foliage is dark 

 green, spotted with chestnut above, dark red on the under 

 side. A fine variety and should be in every collection. $1.00 

 each. 



Sulphurea grandiflora. Very similar to N. O. 

 sitlpliurea. Plant more vigorous, with light-colored 

 foliage. 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. 



Tuberosa (^syn. N. renifonnis). A native variety, 

 the leaves, which are deep green, frequently stand 

 8 to 10 inches out of the water when crowded or 

 grown in shallow water ; flowers vary from 4 to 9 

 inches across, pure white; petals broad, concave, 

 and produced in moderate quantity. The plant is 

 a robust and luxuriant grower, spreading rapidly, 

 and should not be planted in the same pond with 

 moderate-growing varieties, or they may be crowded 

 out. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



Tuberosa maxima (/V. odorata niaxima of Gar- 

 dens). A form with round leaves ; flowers medium 

 to large, cup-shaped, pure white, with the strong 

 aromatic fragrance of N. odorata. Very free-flower- 

 ing. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of 

 pink, sianding above the water. A good, vigorous 

 grower, without being rank; a free bloomer and 

 much more desirable for general use than the Cape 

 Cod Pink Pond Lily, which it closely resembles. 

 bO cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



HARDY NYMPH^IEAS. 



(Continued.) 

 Odorata minor. A miniature form, grow- 

 ing in some sections in shallow water, also 

 where water recedes entirely in the summer. 

 A dainty, fragrant, white flower, 2 to 3 

 inches across. Can be grown in a tub. 20 

 cts. eacli ; §2.00 per doz. 

 Odorata rosea {syn. N. rubra'). The well- 

 known Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily. Unfor- 

 tunately this variety does not succeed under 

 all conditions, and we advise planting Tiibe- 

 rosea rosea instead, which is very similar, 

 but having a much stronger constitution 

 and much freer flowering. 50 cts. each ; 

 $5.00 per doz. 

 Odorata Luciana. An exquisite variety of 

 vigorous growth; leaves green above, red- 

 dish beneath ; flowers 3 io 5 inches across, 

 of a pure rosy pink — not shaded or deeper 

 at base of petals, as in N. a. rosea — and the 

 self-color is retained throughout the season. 

 $1.25 each. 

 Odorata sulphurea. One of the very best 

 hybrid Nymphseas. The greatly fragrant 

 flowers are sulphur-yellow, 4 to 5 inches in 

 diameter, and standing 3 to 4 inches out of 

 the water; leaves floating, as in the type, 

 , but blotched reddish on the under .side; 

 / distinct. 50 cts. each; $5 00 per doz. 

 VPygmaea {sy. ^V. tetragona). A gem. The 

 smallest species in cultivation ; leaves dark 

 green above, with occasional brown blotch- 

 ing, reddish beneath ; flowers white with 

 yellow stamens \\ to 25- inches across; 

 vfry free-flowering, and very useful for growing in tubs. 

 75 cts. each. 

 Tuberosa Richardsoni. This variety should be included in 

 every collection. Flowers pure white and quite double, the 

 stamens Ijeing converted into petals which are more or less 

 fluted in the centre. The flowers stand well above the 

 water; the sepals and outer petals drooping, forming a per- 

 fect globe. No variety in our Water Garden is admired by 

 visitors more than this. The immense snowball-like flower, 

 8 inches in diameter, was declared to be the finest white 

 Water Lilly of all. (See cut.) 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



To those who are interested in Aquariums and 

 Fancy Fish we recommend the book. The Ama- 

 teur Aquarist. Price $1.00, postpaid. 



NvMPH.«A Tuberosa Rosea. 



There are some fine New and Rare Hardy Nymphaeas offered on page 115. 



