WATER LILIES. 



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WATE R LI LI ES— ^"«'"'« "^ 



N. Devoniensis. Tiiis is tlu' clioiei'st Water Lily in 

 cultivation. Uiuler libeial treati.ient it i)rocluces 

 flowers 10 to 11' inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet 

 across, the plant, having a spread of 20 feet. If con- 

 fined in puns, tubs, or boxes, the llowers are smaller, 

 but otherwise just as fine : tlie color is a brilliant red, 

 glowing by lamidiijht with indescribable brightness. 

 First size '$2.riO each ; second size, $1.50. 



NYMPH>EA. 



(Hardy Varieties.) 



By speakiny; of Water Lilies as hardy, we do not mean 

 that they will stand actual freezing, but that they will 

 endure the winter when placed in water beyond the reach 

 of frost. 



N. Albii Cnndidissima. This is a large-fiowered 

 variety of the Water Lily of England ; when natural- 

 ized in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces 

 leaves 13 inches wide and flowers (3 inches in diameter, 

 with verv broad petals of a pure white color. 

 $3.00 each. 



GENERAL LIST 



CERATOPTERIS THALICTROIDES. 



This is an extremely curious and interesting Fern, grow 

 ing with its roots entirely submerged in water, either in a I 

 pot or planted out in sliallow water. The fronds are from 

 1 to 3 feet long and beautifully forked , it is sometimes 

 called the floating Stag's Horn Fern. 75 cts. each. Ready 

 April 15th. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 



An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; 

 will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green 

 and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each. 



Nymphpea Alba. The native Water Lily of England, 

 possessing the same qualities as Candidissima, but 

 with smaller flowers, .'si. 00 each. 



N. Flava. This is a true Water Lily, with yellow flow- 

 ers and a delicate perfume. Its leaves are beautifully 

 variegated with brown. It is a. very desirable variety 

 either for a pond, tub, or aquarium. ."Jl.OO each. 



N. Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers jture white 

 and very fragrant ; when grown in rich mud it will 

 produce flowers 6 inches and leaves 13 inches across. 

 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



N. fOdorata Minor. A small-flowered variety of our 

 native Water Lily, producing flowers of only LV to 2 

 itiches in diameter. 40 cts. each; .$3.00 per dozen. 



N. Odorata Rosea {Cape Cod Water Lily). This is 

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

 grand acquisition to our list of hardy Lilies. It pos- 

 .sesses all the desirable qualities of the white-flowered 

 species, hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fra- 

 grance, with the added charm of a deep pink color. 

 $3.50 each ; 2 for $6.00. 



OF AQUATICS. 



JUNCUS ZEBRINUS. 



This is a true rush, growing from li to 3 feet high, pro- 

 ducing leaves variegated in the same manner as a porcu- 

 pine quill, with alternate bands of green and i)ure white. 

 It maybe grown either as an aquatic or as a garden or 

 window plant. 30 cts. each. 



LIMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI. 



A pretty little aquatic, with oval 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 sliallow water or an aquarium. 50 cts. each. 



LIMNANTHEMUM NYMPH/EOIDES. 



The flnwers 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. 



PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES MAJOR. 



An inaprovement on Pontederia Crassipes, as it bears 

 very freely flowers of a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a 

 Hyacinth. The individual blooms are 2 inches in diam- 

 eter. It should be grown in about 3 inches of water, so 

 ' that the ends of the roots can enter the soil. $1,00 each. 



Hardy Grasses. 



EULALIA JAPONICA VARIEGATA. 



A very graceful, tall, ornamental grass from Japan. Its 

 long, narrow leaf-blades are striped green, white, and often 

 pink or yellow. It throws up stalks from 4 to 6 feet in 

 neight, terminated with a cluster of flower spikes; the 

 flowers are surrounded by long silky threads, which, when 

 fully ripe, expand like an ostrich feather when cuided. 

 These dry flowers are valuable as parlor ornaments, as they 

 retain their beauty for a long time. 



25 cts each, $2.50 per doz. Clumps 75 cts each. 



EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA. 



This variety resembles Japonica in hardiness, growth 

 and bloom. The long blades are marked with broad yel- 

 low bands across the leaf instead of longitudinally. Its 

 markings are unlike any other grass. It makes a very 

 attractive specimen plant for tlie lawn, and will not fail to 

 attract attention. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Clumps $1.00 each. 



ERIANTHUS RAVENN/E. 



A perfectly hardy Ornamental Grass, which grows from 

 9 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 

 flower spikes. It resembles the Pampas Grass, but blooms 

 much more abundantly, and makes a desirable plant for 

 the decoration of lawns. 



30 cts. each Clumps 75 cts. 



KuLALiA Japonica Zrbkina. 



