WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



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Nymph.ea Devoniensis. 



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from rising to 

 with Nymph, 

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the top. 

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 Sedums 



Water Lilies can be grown in a very simple yet ef- 

 fective way by the use of oil barrels cut in two. The 



tubs cnn be arranged 

 in a row, each one a, 

 little higher than the 

 one next to it. The 

 tubs may be connect- 

 ed with short pieces 

 of hose; a small 

 stream of water can 

 be kept constantly 

 running into the high- 

 est tub, the overflow 

 of which will run 

 from tub to tub, there- 

 by changing the water 

 in all. They can also 

 be arranged in groups, 

 in rockeries, etc. 

 About the middle of 

 May the tubs should 

 be placed in proper 

 position and filled to 

 half their depth with 

 a mixture of loam 

 and well-decayed ma- 

 nure, which should 

 be covered with two 

 inches of sand after 

 the roots are planted 

 to prevent the ma- 



If placed in groups the centre tub can be filled with Nelumbium Speciosum, and the surrounding 

 other aquatic plants. The space between the tubs can be filled with good compost, and planted with 

 Palms, and other suitable plants, which will give a beautiful and tropical effect. 



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Tender Varieties. 



These can be wintered in a cellar, if kept at a temperature of 

 not less than .55 degrees ; they should always be kept wet. 

 IfymphPea Coerillea. This species is a native of Egypt. 

 It has bright green leaves and lavender-blue flowers, about 

 4 inches in diameter; they are very fragrant, the perfume 

 being entirely distinct from N. Odorata. It is easily culti- 

 vated in a tub or tank, or it may be planted in a pond where 

 the water is still and warm and the mud is rich. $2 each. 



— Dentata. A white flowering species, with petals ex- 



panding horizontally, making them star-shaped. They 

 have an agreeable perfume. The leaves are dark green 

 with serrated edges. $1.50 each. 



— Devouieiisis. This is the choicest Water Lily in culti- 



vation. Under liberal treatment it produces flowers 10 to 

 12 inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet across, the plant 

 having a spread of 20 feet. If confined in pans, tubs, or 

 boxes, the flowers are smaller, but otherwise just as fine; 

 the color is a brilliant red, glowing by lamplight with in- 

 describable brightness. $2.00 each. 



— Rubra. This species is a native of India, with flowers 



of a brilliant rosy red, stamens scarlet. The flowers are 

 somewhat smaller than N. Devoniensis, measuring from 6 

 to 8 inches, and are a trifle more cup-shaped. The leaves 

 are of a rich brown, and when they fade turn to a gold 

 and crimson color, like autumn leaves. §1.50 each. 

 - Sturtevailti. This variety has foliage of a beautiful 

 bronzy color, sometimes almost' crimson. Its flowers are 

 very large, having a greater number of petals than Nym- 

 phaea Devoniensis, and a more graceful cup-shaped form. 

 They are a beautiful rosy-red color. §5 each. 



— ZanzibariensiS Azurea. The deepest colored and 



finest of all the blue Water Lilies; under good cultivation 

 producing flowers 12 inches in diameter. §1.00 each. 



— ZanzibariensiS Rosea. This is like N. Zanzibari- 



ensis in every respect, except that the flowers are of a deep 

 rosy pink color. The outside of the sepals is of a lively 

 green, forming a beautiful contrast with the rosy petals. 

 $1.50 each. 



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Hardy Varieties. 



By speaking of Water Lilies as hardy, we do not mean that 

 they will stand actual freezing, but that they will endure the 

 winter when placed in water beyond the reach of frost. 

 JVyniphaea Alba Candidissima. This is a large- 

 flowered variety of the Water Lily of England; when 

 naturalized in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces 

 leaves 13 inches wide and flowers 6 inches in diameter, 

 wth very broad petals of a pure white color. §1.50 each. 



— Odorata Sulphurea. A handsome yellow-flowered 



form of our native variety. §1.00 each. 



— Flava. This is a true Water Lily, with yellow flowers 



and a delicate perfume. Its leaves are beautifully varie- 

 gated with brown. It is a very desirable variety either for 

 pond, tub, or aquarium. 50 cts. each. 



— Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers pure white and 



very fragrant ; when grown in rich mud it will produce 

 flowers 6 inches and leaves 13 inches across. 

 30 cts. each; §3. 00 per dozen. 



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