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Nelumbium Shiroman. 



Pyginea alba. A miniature variety, growing from 12 to 

 18 inches high; flowers white, resembling a tulip; useful for 

 tubs. 12.00 each. 



Slllroirian. This superb variety is unquestionably the 

 grandest ever introduced, the enormous flowers are snow- 

 white, exceedingly double, and borne on stout stalks well 

 above the foliage; it is a vigorous grower and very free-flower- 

 ing, and equally as hardy as the well-known A\ Speciosum. 



IVELUMBIUMS. 



No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cul- 

 tivation than the Neiumbiums, and none can be cultivated more 

 easily. If they never bloomed, their foliage alone would be enough 

 to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous leave?, of 

 tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall flexible stalks, sway and 

 wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned with a 

 wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exquisitely tinted, per- 

 fect in form, and wilh a perfume strong yet delicate, it is easily 

 understood why they hold the foremost place among aquatics. 



Kelumbiums are perfectly hardy whtn established, and with- 

 stand the rigors of v inter in the Korthern States. They may 

 be grown under same conditions as the hardy Kymphaas, but 

 should not be planted as early as the latter. Ihe middle to the 

 latter end of Slay is early enough in northern sections; when 

 planting is unavoidably delayed until the end of May or June, 

 established plants in pots are preferable. 



Some varieties are slow in gro■^^■^h after transplanting, and it 

 may be the second year before they flower; but the second and third 

 seasons generally repay for any extra care or patience expended. 

 Album Grandifloriini. A grand white variety whose 

 purity, fragrance, noble form, size, majestic foliage and hardi- 

 ness stamp it as one of the very best. $;i.50 each. 

 Album striatum. The flowers of this exquisite variety 

 are pure vihite, the edge of the petals irregularly striped and 

 tipped rosy carmine. Their fragrance is quite distinct from 

 the other varieties, somewhat resembling that of Magnolia. 

 The plant is very vigorous and rivals in stately growth that of 

 the K. Specioszim. $1.50 each. 

 Kermesinum. Another distinct and charming variety, bear- 

 ing flowers resembling the Hermosa Rose in color; the earliest 

 flowering variety blooming end of June in this section. $1.50 

 each. 

 Kinsbiren. A distinct and beautiful sort; flowers white, 

 shaded pink. It is very free-flowering, coming into bloom 

 early and continuing throughout the season ; a splendid variety 

 to grow in tubs. SI. 50 each. 

 !Luteum {Americati Lotus, Water Chinquepin'). A superb va- 

 riety with yellow flowers. This variety is indigenous in the 

 Western and Southern States. It has been introduced into the 

 Eastern States, where, as a rule, it grows as freely as any na- 

 tive plant, although occasionally it is difficult to establish, 

 evidently from local causes. 75 cts. and §1.50 each. 

 Ko.seum. Flowers of a unifoim deep rose pink color, much 



darker than Speciosum. $1.50 each. 

 Koseum plenum. A magnificent variety with large, full 



double bright rose flowers. $3.00 each. 

 Speciosum (^Egyptian Lott(s). The well-known and far- 

 famed species. Its superb flowers and magnificent foliage 

 produce a splendid sub-tropical efiect. The flowers, which 

 are about a foot across when fully opened, are of a deep rose 

 color, creamy white at base of petals ; exquisitely fragrant. 

 75 cts. and $1.50 each. 



(See cut.) $5.00 each. 



The prices quoted above are for tubers : pot-grown plants can be supplied after June \st at an advance of 25 per cent. 



AQUARIUM PLANTS. 



Nothing is more irteresting than to watch the development of aquatic plants in an aquarium. We grow large quantities of such 

 varieties as we have found to succeed with the amateur. The following is a list of the best sorts : 



AzoUa FiliculoideS {Floating Moss). Leaves deep green, 



reddish on edges and under side, resembling moss. 15 cts. 



each. 

 Caboinba Viridifolia. The most pleasing of all the 



submerged plants ; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped, 



regularly cut aiid more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 



15 cts. each. 

 Cyperu.S. Vari>us sorts. (See page 11,3.) 

 Eicllboruia ( Water Hyacinth). (See page 113 ) 

 Hydrocharis Morsus-ranfe. Rosettes of light green, 



heart-sha|3ed, floating leaves and pendant silky roots; flowers 



white. 20 cts. ench. 

 Liiinnobiuni Spong'ia {American Frog-Bit). Dark 



green, heart-shaped leaves, purplish underneath. 10 cts. 



each. 

 \Am\\of\\?kT\^ {Water Poppy). (See page 113.) 

 Lilldwig-ia Mnlerttii. A submerged plant with floating 



stems; the small ovale leaves are of a bright bronzy green; 



small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each. 

 Myriopliyllum {Parrot's Feather). (See page 113). 



Pistla StratiotcS {Water Lettuce). A very ornamental 

 aquarium plant; forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 

 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Graminea. (See page 113.) 



Sa""ittaria Xatans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 aquarium ; it^ long strap-like green leaves resemble the well- 

 known Tal/isneria. 15 cts. each. 



Sajfittaria Sinensis. Leaves dark green ; broader and 

 longer than S. A'atans, and a freer grower; the best form for 

 the aquarium. 15 cts. each. 



Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic 

 is suitable for all aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, covered 

 with a delicate hairy surface. 15 els. each. 



Trapa Natans ( IVater Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, 

 floating on the surface of the water. 25 cts. each. 



Vallisneria Spiralis ( Tape or Eel Grass). A submerged 

 plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches long; free- 

 growing and desirable. 15 cts. each. 



