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Nymph/EA Grossherzoc Ernst Ludwic. 



Pulcherrima. This variety flow- 

 ers continuously winter and sum- 

 mer, making it the best for furnish- 

 ing blooms early and late in the 

 season. Flowers large, ten to twelve 

 inches across. Of a fine light blue 

 with yellow center. $2.00 each. 



Win. Stone. No color in Water 

 Lilies is more attractive than blue, 

 and in this variety we have one of 

 the most distinct and pleasing of 

 this shade, the color being a rich 

 violet-blue shaded amaranth; sta- 

 mens purple with deep yellow cen- 

 tre. It stands well out of the 

 water, and is of vigorous, spread- 

 ing habit. The flowers open early 

 in the day and remain open until 

 late in the afternoon. $2.00 each. 



DAY- BLOOMING 



TENDER NYMPH/EAS. 



New Violet=biue Water Lily. 



Grossherzog Ernst Ludwig. This introduction of last year proved 

 to be the most profuse bloomer in our pond of Tender Water Lilies, 

 and during July and August had seldom less than eight and fre- 

 quently fifteen blooms open every day. These are borne on stems 

 twelve to eighteen inches above the water. In color a true violet 

 blue with a golden yellow centre, forming a charming blue and 

 gold combination. $2.50 each. 



Capensis. Cape Blue Water Lily; flowers rich sky-blue, G 

 to 8 inches across. A very desirable species and useful for 

 cutting. 75 cts. each. 

 Coerulea (Blue Lotus of Egypt). Flowers three to six inches 

 across, of a light blue color, suffused with white; yellow centre. 75 

 cts. each. 

 Gracilis. The only white flowering day-blooming tropical Water Lily. 

 Flowers of medium size, six to eight inches across, produced freely on long 

 stems, making it exceedingly valuable for cutting. $2.50 each. 



Mrs. C. W. Ward. One of 

 the very best of the day-bloom- 

 ing varieties. Deep rosy-pink 

 flowers produced on long stems. 

 A free and continuous bloomer. 

 $2.00 each. 

 Pennsylvania. A hybrid that 

 originated in the botanical de- 

 partment of the University of 

 Pennsylvania, and which is 

 most aptly described as an 

 improved JV. PulcJu rrima, 

 flowers being much larger 

 in size and of a deeper, richer 

 blue; otherwise it possesses all 

 the many good points of that 

 grand, free and continuous 

 flowering Nymphsea. $2.50 

 Nymi-h fa Mrs. C. W. Ward each. 



Zanzibariensis. A superb Water Lily, and the darkest blue or purple 

 the genus; leaves deep green above, under surface suffused violet, 8 to 15 

 inches across. Flowers 6 to 10 inches in diameter; very free-flowerin 

 and exquisitely fragrant. $1.50 each. 



Zanzibariensis azurea. Similar to the type, but flowers op 

 ing wider and of a clear azure-blue color. 75 cts. each; $7.5( 

 per doz. 



Zanzibariensis rosea. Flowers rose of various shades, otherwis 

 like the type,but opening earlier in the morning. 75 cts. each 

 $7.50 per doz. 



New and Rare Hardy Nymphaeas. 



We offer a very select list of these this season, including some of 

 the most recent French introductions, which are quite distinct in co 

 oring from anything heretofore offered, and which are sure to 

 interest to this beautiful class of plants. 



Aquarium Plants. 



We offer a list of the best aquatics for aquariums. See page 274 



NymphjEA Zanzibariensis Rosea. 



WATER GARDENING. A new book on the subject; up-to-date and practical. Price, $2.50, postpaid. 



