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NELUMBIUMS. 



No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cul- 

 tivation than the Nelumbiums, and none can be cultivated more 

 easily. If they never bloomed, their foliage alone would be 

 enough to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous 

 leaves, of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall flexible stalks, 

 sway and wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned 

 with a wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exquisitely 

 tinted, perfect in form, and with a perfume strong, yet delicate, 

 it is easily understood why they hold the foremost place among 

 aquatics. 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy wheir established, and with- 

 stand the rigors of winter in the Northern States. They may be 

 grown under same conditions as the hardy Nymphseas, but should 

 not be planted as early as the latter. The middle to the latter 

 end of May is early enough in northern sections; when planting 

 is unavoidably delayed until the end of May or June, established 

 plants in pots are preferable. 



Some varieties are slow in growth after transplanting, and it 

 may be the second year before they flower ; but the second and 

 third seasons generally repay for any extra care or patience ex- 

 pended. 



Pekinensis rubrum plenum. (New.) This variety origi- 

 nated with us, and, after three years' trial, are satisfied that it is 

 the best and darkest colored variety in cultivation ; the flowers 

 are brilliant rosy carmine, 10 to 12 inches across, outer petals 

 well reflexed, having the graceful form of N. Speciosum; foli- 

 age large and handsome ; vigorous and free-flowering. $3.50 

 each. 

 Shiroman. (New.) This superb variety is unquestionably 

 the grandest ever introduced, the enormous flowers are snow- 

 white, exceedingly double, and borne on stout stalks well 

 above the foliage; it is a vigorous grower and very free-flow- 

 ering, and equally as hardy as the well-known N. Speciosum. 

 $3.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 

 Album Grandif lorum. A grand white variety whose purity, 

 fragrance, noble form, size, majestic foliage and hardiness 

 stamp it as one of the very best. $2.50 each. 

 Album Striatum. The flowers of this exquisite variety are 

 pure white, the edge of the petals irregularly striped and 

 tipped rosy carmine. Their fragrance is quite distinct from 

 the other varieties, somewhat resembling that of Magnolia. 

 The plant is very vigorous and rivals in stately growth that 

 of the N. Speciosum. $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 

 Kermesinum. Another distinct and charming variety, bear-* 

 ing flowers resembling the Hermosa Rose in color; the 

 earliest flowering variety, blooming end of June in this section. 

 $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 

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Kinshiren. A distinct and beautiful sort ; flowers white, 

 shaded pink. It is very free-flowering, coming into bloom 

 early and continuing throughout the season ; a splendid va- 

 riety Xo grow in tubs. $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Luteum [.4ine?-iciut Lotus, Water Chinquepin). A superb 

 variety w ith yellow flowers. This variety is indigenous in 

 the Western and Southern States. It has been introduced 

 into the Eastern States, where, as a rule, it grows as freely ar 

 any native plant, although occasionally it is difficult to estab- 

 lish, evidently from local causes. 75 cts. and $1.50 each. 

 Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Roseum. Flowers of a uniform deep rose pinkcolor, much 

 darker than Speciosum. $1.50 each. 



Roseum plenum. A magnificent variety, with large, full 

 double bright rose flowers. $3.00 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Speciosum {Egyptian Lotus). The well-known and far- 

 famed species. Its superb flowers and magnificent foliage 

 produce a splendid sub-tropical effect. The flowers, which 

 are about a foot across when fully opened, are of a deep rose 

 color, creamy white at base of petals; exquisitely fragrant. 

 75 cts. and $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Pygmea alba. A miniature variety, growing from 12 to 18 

 inches high ; flowers white, resembling a tulip ; useful for 

 tubs. $1?50 each. 

 for tubers ; pot-grown plants can be supplied after June \st at an advance of 25 per cetit. 



OuK Pond of Nhlumbiums at Rivertom, N. J. 



