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Nymphtea Mrs. C. W. Ward. 



A hybrid of ^V. gracilis, possess- 

 ing all the good qualities of that 

 variety, but is a stronger grower, 

 flowers much larger, and borne on 

 stout stems fifteen inches above the 

 water. Color deep rosy -pink, with 

 golden-yellow stamens; a most de- 

 sirable variety for cutting. Certifi- 

 cated at New York by the Society 

 of American Florists. $2.50 each. 



— Pennsylvania. A hybrid that 

 originated in the botanical depart- 

 ment of the University of Pennsyl- 

 vania, and which is most aptly 

 described as an improved ^^. Pul- 

 eherrima, the 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 blue Nymphxa. $2.50 each. 



— Pulcherrima. A beautiful hybrid of JVl Cff/v/^ea. Flowers light 

 blue, 10 to 12 inches across. This variety flowers continuously 

 winter and summer, and is the best for furnishing flowers early 

 and late in the season. $2.00 each. 



— Wm. Stone. No color in Water Lilies is more attractive 

 than blue, and in this variety we have one of the most dis- 

 tinct and pleasing of this shade, the color being a rich violet- 

 blue shaded amaranth; stamens purple with deep yellow 

 centre. It stands well out of the water, and is of vigorous, 

 spreading habit. The flowers open early in the day and re- 

 main open until late in the afternoon. $2.00 each. 



— Zanzibariensis. A superb Water Lily, and the darkest blue 

 or purple of the genus; leaves deep green above, under surface 

 suffused violet, 8 to 15 inches across. Flowers 6 to 10 inches in 

 diameter; very free-flowering and exquisitely fragrant. $1.50 each 



azurea. Similar to the type, but flowers opening wider and 



lighter blue color. 75 cts. each; .?7.50 per doz. 

 rosea. Flowers rose of various shades, otherwise like the type, but open 



ing earlier in the morning. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



DAY-BLOOMING 



TENDER NYMPH/EAS. 



New Violet- Blue Water-Lily . Nymphsea Qrossherzog: 

 Ernst Ludwig. This new variety of German origin has proved 



with us to be one of the freest and most continuous flowering of 

 the day-blooming sorts, frequently having six open flowers at one 

 time. These are held from 12 to 18 inches above the water, 

 open early in the morning and remain open until late afternoon. 

 The color is a true violet-blue, the golden-yellow stamens and 

 centre forming a pleasing color combination; leaves large shining 



green, tinted purple beneath; a robust, vigorous grower. $2.50 



each. 



Nymphsea capensis {.lyn. iV. Scutifolia, D. C; N. Cceru- 

 lea, B. M. hh% and American Gardens). Cape Blue Water 

 Lily; flowers rich sky-blue, 6 to 8 inches across. A very desirable 

 species and useful for cutting. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



— coerulea {syn. N. Slellata Wild. iV. scutifolia of Gardens). Blue 

 Lotus of Egypt. Leaves oval, 12 to 16 inches across; under surface green with 



dark purple blotches, purplish 

 at margin. Flowers 3 to 6 

 inches across; light blue above, 

 lower half dull white; stamens 

 yellow. Free grower and 

 bloomer. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 

 — Gracilis. A Mexican species 

 of great merit, and the only 

 white day-flowering tropical 

 species in cultivation. Leaves 

 green, 15 to 17 inches across; 

 flowers white, 6 to 8 inches 

 across; stamens deep yellow, 

 distinct and free- flowering, the 

 flowers standing a foot or more 

 out of the water, and possess- 

 ing a delicate fragrance. $2.50 

 each. 



NvMPH«A Zanzibaribnsis Rosea. 



WATER GARDENINa A new book on the subject; up-to-date and pr«cticBl. Price. $2.50. p«.tpaid. 



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