FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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NYMPH/EA. 



(Tender Varieties.) 



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

 temperature of not less than 55 degrees. 



NyiiipliHea Dentata. A white flowerins; sjjecies, with 

 petals expanding horizontally, niaking them star- 

 sharped. They have an agreeable perfume, but not as 

 strong as our native Lily ; the leaves are dark green, 

 with serrated edges. First size, $2.5t1 each ; second 

 size, $1.50 each. 



.\. IJevonieiisis. This is the choicest Water J.ily in 

 cultivation. Under liberal treatment it produces 

 flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet 

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

 tined in pans, tubs, or boxes, the flowers are smaller, 

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

 glowing by lamplight with indescribable brightness. 

 First size, .>;2.50 each ; second size, .'J1..50 each. 



iN. Cojrulea (Scutifolia). This s])ecies is a native of 

 Egypt. It has bright green leaves and lavender-blue 

 tlowers, about 4 inches in diameter; they are very fra- 

 grant, tlie [(erfurue being entirely distinct from N. 

 Od'>rata. It is very easily cultivated in a tub or tank, 

 or it may be planted in a ]iond where the water is still 

 and warm and the mud is rich. .'j;3.00 each. 



A. Rubra. This species is a native of India, witli flow- 

 ers of a brilliant rosy red, stamens scarlet. The flow- 

 ers are somewhat smaller than N. Devoniensis, meas- 

 ure from to S 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. 

 First size, .S2..50 each ; second size, SI. 50 each. 



N. Zanzibarieiisis Azurea. The deepest colored and 

 finest of all the blue Water Lilies ; under good cultiva- 

 tion producing flowers 12 inches in diameter. First 

 size, .S5.00 each ; second size, §3.50 each. 





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NYMPH.EA OdORATA. 



NYMPH/EA. 



(Hardy Varieties.) 



By speaking of Water Lilies as hardy, M'e do not mean 

 that they will stand actual freezing, lint that they will 

 endure the winter when placed in water beyond the' reach 

 of frost. 



N. Alba Candidissima. This is a large-flowered 

 variety of the Water Lily of England; '.vhen natural- 

 ized 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. 

 $3.00 each. 



N. .\lba. The native Water Lily of England, possessing 

 the same qualities as Candidissima, but with smaller 

 flowers. .Sl.OO 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 pond, tub, or aquarium. ".-Sl.OO each. 



N. 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 acro.ss. 

 30 cts. each ; .$3.00 per dozen. 



^y^PH/E.IK— Continued. 

 Odorata Minor. A snnill-flowered variety of our 

 native Water Lily, ])r()du('ing flowers of only IJto 2 

 inches in diameter. -40 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 

 Odorata Miiior(Variety.) This is a pretty variety 

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

 lining of bright rosy jiink on the outer petals. 



50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 

 Odorata lio,sea (Cape Cod Water Lily). This is 

 the famous ])iiik Water Lily of (^ape Cod, and is a 

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

 sesses all the desirable qualities of the white-flowered 

 S|)ecies, hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fra- 

 grance, with the added charm of a deej) j)ink color. 



$3.50 each ; 2 for $6.00. 

 Marliacea Chromatella. A new variety with 

 fragrant flowers as large as N. Odorata, having broad 

 petals of a beautiful yellow color. The habit of the 

 plant is like N. Candidissima, a robust grower, flower- 

 ing freely the entire season. Perfectly hardy and of 

 easy culture. Ready April 15th. $3.50 each. 



PONTEDERIA. 



■^iHQUHTICS-i^ 



CYPERUS ALTERIMIFOLIUS. 



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. 



JUNCUS ZEBRINUS. 



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

 ilucing leaves variegated in the same manner as a porcu- 

 ])ine quill, with alternate bands of green and pure white. 

 It may be 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, 

 .pop])y-like flowers, standing out of the water. It should 

 be grown in partial shade. It is a good plant for growing 

 in shallow water or an aquarium. 50 cts. each. 



LIMNANTHEMUM NYMPH/EOIDES. 



The flowers of tliis 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. 



A very showy aquatic, bearing very freely flowers of a 

 delicate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. The in- 

 dividual blooms are 2 inches in diameter. It should be 

 grown in about 3 inches of water, so that the ends of the 

 roots can enter the soil. $1.00 each. 



PONTEDERIA AZUREA (Eichornia Azurea). 



This new species of " Water Hyacinth" produces large 

 spikes of flowers similar to those of Pontederia Crassipes 

 Major, but of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich 

 purple centre, petals delicately fringed. It should be 

 grown in a tub or in shallow water and wintered in a 

 warm greenhouse. Pvcady Slay 1st. 75 cts. each. 



