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WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



N YMPH^^ AS— Continued. 



Nympll8&a Odorata Minor. A small-flo« ered vari- 

 ety of our native Water Lily, producing flowers of only 

 \\ to 2 inches in diameter. 40 cts. each ; §3.00 per dozen. 



— Odorata Minor ( Variety). This is a pretty variety of 



the small-flowered form of Odorata, with a distinct lining 

 of bright rosy pink on the outer petals. 



30 cts. each; §3.00 per dozen. 



— Odorata Rosea {Cape Cod Water Lify). This is the 



famous pink Water Lily of Cape Cod, and is a grand 

 acquisition to our list of hardy Lilies. It possesses all the 

 desirable qualities of the white-flowered species, hardiness, 

 freedom of bloom and delicious fragrance, with the added 

 charm of a deep pink color. $2.00 each ; §18.00 per doz. 



— Marliacea Clironiatella. A new variety with fra- 



grant flowers as large as N. Odorata, having broad petals 

 of a beautiful yellow color. The habit of the plant is like 

 N. Candidissima, flowering freely the entire season. Per- 

 fectly hardy. First size, §1..50. Second size, 75 cts. 



X^A'A 



Nell'mbiu-m Speciosum. 



ISlelambiutn. 



These wonderful plants, though mostly coming from tropical 

 and semi-tropical regions, have proven to be entirely hardy in 

 this country, enduring any degree of cold short of actual freez- 

 ing. They may be grown and flowered in a large tub, or in a 

 :ement basin sunk in the ground, where the water is 12 or 15 

 inches deep. 

 Keliimbiuni Alb tun Grandifloruni {White Lotus). 



An exceedingly beautiful variety producing large bold 



flowers of a pure white color. §3.50 each. 



— Jfuciferuni Album Striatiun. The flowers of this 



are white, the edge of each petal irregularly marked and 

 splashed with crimson. §3.50 each. 



— iNTuciferiun Koseum. Flowers of a uniform deep rose 



pink color, much darker than Speciosum. §1.50 each. 



— Speciosum. This is the true Lotus of Egypt, and is one 



of the loveliest of the Water Lilies. The flowers when 

 just expanding are of a beautiful rosy pink color; when 

 open they are of a creamy white and pink, and are very 

 fragrant — they open in the morning and close in the after- 

 noon. It is a very interesting plant, and has been an im- 

 mense success everywhere. 



Strong roots, §1.50 each. 



Extra strong roots, §3.00 each. 



— lillteum {American Lotus). Though a native of this 



country, it is not common. There is scarcely any differ- 

 ence between this and N. speciosian, except in the color of 

 the flowers, which are of a rich sulphur yellow. They are as 

 large as a quart bowl, and have a strong fragrance, en- 

 tirely unlike that of a Nymphsea. Still, warm water and 

 very rich wil are the conditions for success with these no- 

 ble plants. A large patch of them, with hundreds of 

 flowers and buds, is a sight never to be forgotten. 

 Tubers, §1.50 each. 



•?• HQUHTICS ••• 



CYPERUS AI.XERXIFOI.IUS. 



An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; will 

 thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and at- 

 tractive appearance. 25 cts. each. ^ 



JUNCUS ZEBRIXUS. 



This is a true rush, growing froml^ to 3 feet high, producing 

 leaves variegated in the same manner as a porcupine quill, with 

 alternate bands of green and pure white. It may be grown 

 as an aquatic, or as a garden or window plant. 30 cts. each. 



LIMXOCHARIS HUMBOEDTI. 



A pretty little aquatic, with cval leaves, and yellow, poppy- 

 like flowers, standing out of the water. It should be grown in 

 partial shade. , It is a good plant for growing in shallow water 

 or an aquariurr 25 cts. each. 



MYRIOPHYI.I.UM: 



PROSERPIXACOIDES. 



(Parrot's Feather.) 



This novelty we ofl'er on account of the exquisite beauty of 

 its foliage. It prefers shallow water, sending its stems creeping 

 along on the surface, forming a mass of lovely soft green color. 

 The leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem, and are as 

 finely divided as the most delicate fern. The ends of these 

 creeping stems stand erect, forming beautiful tufts or tassels. 

 The plant is hardy if the stems lie in deep water. It can be 

 easily kept in a pan or tub, placed in a cool greenhouse, where 

 it forms a very pretty object in winter. 25 cents each. 



eimj»ja]sthemi:tm 



xymph^eoides. 



(Water Poppy.) 



The flowers of this are similar to the above, but the leaf is 

 larger, resembling a small Water Lily leaf, and is very pretty. 

 It may be grown the same as the Limnocharis and is perfectly 

 hardy. 30 cts. each. 



EIMNANTHEMUM INDICUM. 



(Water Snowflake.) 



In this exquisite novelty the famous chrysanthemum, " Mrs. 



Alpheus Hardy," has a rival 

 plant resembles a water lily, 

 with leaves from three to five 

 inches across. The flowers are 

 produced upon the stem of the 

 leaf, and are about as large as 

 a fifty-cent piece, as shown in 

 the engraving. They are white, 

 and the upper surface of the 

 petals is covered with a delicate 

 fringe, giving them the appear- 

 ance of crystal, star-shaped 

 snowflakes. They are produced 

 freely the whole season. 50 cts. 

 each. 



in miniature. In growth the 



Water Snowflakb. 



