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GKOUP OF NYMPHiBA MARLIACEA VARIETIES. 



General List of Hardy Nymphseas. 



Alba. The well known while European Water Lily. Strong 

 flowering roots, 50 cts. each; $5-00 per doz. 



Alba candidissima. A very vigorous and desirable variety, 

 much stronger than the type, requiring ample space; flowers 

 large, pure white, sepals occasionally flushed with pink. An 

 early and continuous bloomer, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Gladstoniana. Flowers pure dazzling white; very large, 6 to 

 to 8 inches in diameter; cup-shaped and very massive; a 

 robust grower, requiring plenty of space to develop. One of 

 the best for large pools or lakes. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Laydekeri purpurata. A most interesting variety of French 

 origin; the flowers are of a rosy crimson, darker in the 

 centre, outer petals and sepals light rose, stamens reddish 

 orange. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Laydekeri lilacea. Flowers soft rosy lilac, shaded bright 

 carmine, tea-rose fragrance; very free-flowering. An exquis- 

 ite variety. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Marliacea albida. A vigorous variety; flowers large, of 

 sparkling whiteness, stamens light yellow; sepals flushed pink, 

 fragrant and produced freely and continuously through the 

 season. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Marliacea carnea. Similar to the preceding save in color, 

 which is of a soft flesh-pink, deepening toward the base of 

 the petals. 75 cts. each.; $7.50 per doz. 



Marliacea Chromatella. Petals and stamens bright yellow, 

 4 to 6 inches across. A very strong, free and continuous 

 bloomer. One of the best Water Lilies for cutting, which 

 makes it a general favorite, and is also desirable for tubs and 

 pools or lake culture. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Marliacea Rosea. A splendid companion to the preceding, 

 which it resembles in all particulars except color, flowers being 

 a deep rose. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Mexicana or Flava. The pale yellow Water Lily of Florida. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Odorata. The native White Pond Lily of the northeastern 

 United States. Very desirable for planting in quantity in 

 natural ponds for effect and for cut flowers. All Water 

 Lilies of this type are suitable for naturalizing. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Odorata Caroliniana. A strong grower, requiring plenty of 

 space. Flowers 6 to 7 inches in diameter, and of a deli- 

 cate rosy-flesh color. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Odorata Uigantea. The native White Lily of the south- 

 eastern United States. Flowers pure white, 5 to 7 inches 

 across. A very strong, vigorous grower. 20 cts. each; $2 00 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Odorata Minor. The miniature white Water Lily of the 



Eastern United States. Very dainty and suitable for tubs and 

 small pools. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Odorata Rosea. The Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily. Clear 

 pink; very fragrant; flowers 5 to 6 inches across. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Nymphsa Gladstoniana. 



The cultural notes given on pages 264 and 265 give in brief all the points necessary for the successful cultivation of Water Lilies. 



