WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



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WATER LILIES. 



in groups the 

 plants. The 

 other suitable 



a very simple yet effec- 

 barrels cut in two. The tubs 

 can be arranged in a 

 row, each one a little 

 higher than the one 

 next to it. The tubs 

 may be connected with 

 short pieces of hose ; 

 a small stream of water 

 can be kept constantly 

 running into the high- 

 est tub, the overflow 

 of which will run from 

 tub to tub, thereby 

 changing the water in 

 all. They can also be 

 arranged in groups, in 

 rockeries, etc. About 

 the middle of May 

 the tubs should be 

 placed in proper posi- 

 tion and filled to half 

 their depth with a 

 mixture of loam and 

 well-decayed manure, 

 which should be cov- 

 ered with two inches 

 of sand after the roots 

 are planted to prevent 

 the manure from rising 

 to the top. If placed 



centre tub can be filled with Nelumbium Speciosum, and the surrounding ones with Nymphseas and other aquatic 

 space between the tubs can be filled with good compost, and planted with Tuberous Begonias, Sedums, Palms, and 



plants, which will give a beautiful and tropical effect. 



Nvmphjea Devoniensis. 



Nymphaea. 



Tender Varieties. 



These can be wintered in a cellar, if kept at a temperature 

 of not less than 55 degrees; they should always be kept wet. 

 Nympllfea Coerulea. This species is a native of Egypt. 

 It has bright green leaves and lavender blue flowers, nbout 4 

 inches in diameter; they are very fragrant, the perfume being 

 entirely distinct from N. Odorata. It is easily cultivated in a 

 tub or tank, or it may be planted in a pond where the water 

 is still and warm and the mud is rich. $150. 



— Dentata. A white flowering species with petals ex- 

 panding horizontally, making them star-shaped. They have 

 an agreeable perfume. The leaves are dark green with ser- 

 rated edges. $1.00. 



— Devoniensis. This is the choicest Water Lily in culti- 

 vation. Under liberal treatment it produces flowers 10 to 12 

 inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet across, the plant having 

 a spread of 20 feet. If confined in pans, tubs, or boxes, the 

 flowers are smaller, but otherwise just as fine ; the color is a 

 brilliant red, glowing by lamplight with indescribable bright- 

 ness. $200. 



, — Rubra. This species is a native of India, with flowers 

 of a brilliant rosy red. stamens scarlet. The flowers are some- 

 what smaller than N. Devoniensis, measuring from 6 to 8 

 inches, and are a trifle more cup-shaped. The leaves are of 

 a rich brown, and when they fade turn to a gold and crimson 

 color, like autumn leaves. $1.50. 



— Sturtevanti. This variety has foliage of a beautiful 

 bronzy color, sometimes almost crimson. Its flowers are very 

 large, having a greater number of petals than Nymphaea 

 Devoniensis, and a more graceful cup-shaped form. They 

 are a beautiful rosy red color. $5. 00. 



— Zanzibariensis Azurea. The deepest colored and 

 finest of all the blue water Lilies ; under good cultivation pro- 

 ducing flowers 12 inches in diameter. $1.00. 



— Zanzibariensis Rosea. This is like N. Zanzibari- 

 ensis in every respect, except that the flowers are of a deep 

 rosy pink color. The outside of the sepals is of a lively green, 

 forming a beautiful contrast with the fosy petals. $1.50. 



Nymphsea. 



HardvJ Varieties. 



By speaking 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. 



Nymphaea Alba Canclidissima. This is a large- 

 flowered variety of the Water Lily of England ; when natur- 

 alized in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces leaves 

 13 inches wide and flowers 6 inches in diameter, with very 

 broad petals of a pure white color. $1.50. 



— Odorata Slllplmrea. A handsome yellow flowered 

 form of our native variety. $100. 



— Flava. This is a true Water Lily, with yellow flowers 

 and a delicate perfume. Its leaves are beautifully variegated 

 with brown. It is a very desirable variety either for pond*, 

 tub, or aquarium. 30 cts. each ; $3 00 per doz. 



— Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers pure 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 doz. 



— Odorata Minor. A small flowered variety of our 

 native Water Lily, producing flowers of only \\ to 2 inches 

 in diameter. 30 cts. ; $3.00 per doz. 



— Odorata Minor ( Variety'). This is a pretty variety of 

 the small-flowered form of Odorata, with a distinct lining of 

 bright rosy pink on the outer petals. 30 cts. each; $3.00 

 per doz. 



— Odorata Rosea {Cape Cod Water Lily). This is the 

 famous pink Water Lily of Cape Cod, and is a grand acqui- 

 sition to our list of hardy Lilies. It possesses all the desir- 

 able qualities of the wdtite-flowered species, hardiness, free- 

 dom of bloom and delicious fragrance, with the added charm 

 of a deep pink color. $1.00. 



— Marliacea Chromatella. A new variety with fra- 

 grant flowers as large as N. Odorata, having broad petals of 

 a beautiful yellow color. The habit of the plant is like N. 

 Candidissima, flowering freely the entire season. Perfectly 

 hardy. $1.00. 



