f The past season, so dis- 

 astrous by reason of the ex- 

 cessive heat and drouth to many 



plants, did not in the slightest degree -. 



affect Aquatics — in fact the Water Garden was 

 the most attractive and enjoyable spot throughout the 



season. We invite intending visitors to the great Pan-American Exposi- 

 tion, to be held at Buffalo, N. Y., this summer, to inspect our vauous exhibits, 

 especially those of Aquatics, the various ponds, basins and fountains being 

 furnished from our unrivaled collection. Visitors are also always welcome at 

 our establishment at Riverton, N. J., where not only Aquatics but other things of interest 

 to horticuhurists can be seen. The cultivation of Aquatics is of the simplest; their requirements are 

 sunshine, water and plenty of rich soil. They are divided into two classes, hardy and tender; the former may be planted in ponds, 

 lakes, or sluggish streams, early in the spring, and, under the same conditions as our native Water Lily, they will grow luxuriously 

 and flower profusely the entire season ; provide the same conditions in artificial ponds or tanks, and the results will be equally 

 satisfactory. Plant the tender varieties at the approach of warm weather and when the water is warm. The plants can be grown 

 in pots, where protection can be afforded them until safe to transfer to summer quarters. The after-treatment is the same as for the 

 hardy varieties. When grown in tubs only the moderate growers should be selected. In the Northern and Eastern States some 

 protection should be given the margins of artificial ponds, fountain basins, etc., for a break in the masonry occasioned by the action 

 of frost would expose the plants to great danger. In storing in tubs through the winter they should be kept where it is not wann 

 enough to excite growth or so cold as to freeze. 



NOVELTIES IN HARDY WATER LILIES. 



We take great pleasure in introducing to the horticultural world the following new Nymphasas of American origin which have 

 been grown in our Water Garden side by side with the best and latest introductions of Europe, and find them entirely distinct 

 and superior in size and color to any variety before offered : 



NyiupllSea James Bryrtoil. Among all the late introductions none are so positively distinct as this superb variety. 

 Flowers 5 to 6 inches in diameter; petals very broad, concave, incurving; color rich rosy crimson, reverse of petals having a 

 silvery sheen ; a full, self-colored flower without purplish or magenta shading. This Nymphsea was exhibited at the Massachu- 

 setts Horticultural Society in 1899, under the name of JV. Brydonacea elegans, and was awarded the society's silver medal. 

 $25 00 each. 



Nympliaea Wm. Falconer. The 



largest and most brilliant dark hardy Water 

 Lily in cultivation. The flower is from 6 to 

 7 inches across, of an intense bright garnet 

 color with a good ruby tone through it, in- 

 tensified by the rich golden centre; plant of 

 moderate growth ; leaves red, changing to 

 deep green with reddish veins. $25.00 each. 



Nympliaea Wm. Doogue. A magnifi. 

 cent Lily of chaste and delicate coloring, 

 flowers h\ to 6 inches in diameter, beautifully 

 cup-shaped, and of a pleasing shell-pink 

 color, with sepals royal pink. A very sym- 

 metrical and distinct flower, of great sub- 

 stance, with petals of an extraordinary width. 

 §500 each. 



New Hardy Nymph.ea, James Brydon. 



Full cultural directions are given in the 

 new book, " The Water Garden." 



Price, $2.00, postpaid. 



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