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Hardy Nymphaeas or Water Lilies 



A select list of the most suitable varieties for all Hardy Water 



den purposes. Ready April 15th to June 1st. 



There is no Hardy Blue Water Lily. All varieties of that 



will be found under Day Blooming Tender Nymphasas. 



Alba candidissima. A very vigorous and desirable variety, 

 requiring ample space; flowers large, pure white, 

 sepals occasionally flushed with pink. $1.50 each. 



Qladstoniana. Flowers pure dazzling white; cup- 

 shaped and very massive; a robust grower, requir- 

 ing plenty of space to develop. ^1.50 each. 



Qloriosa. A superb variety, flowers 4 to 6 inches 

 across, of perfect form, petals concave; deep carmine- 

 rose, becoming a very dark red late in the season; 

 a very free and continuous bloomer. $2.50 each. 



James Brydon. Beautiful cup-shaped flowers, 5 to 

 6 inches in diameter; in color a rich rosy-crimson; 

 reverse of petals having a silvery sheen. A strong 

 vigorous grower and free and continuous bloomer. 

 Splendid variety. $2.50 each. 



Laydekeri purpurata. Flowers rosy crimson, 



darker in the centre, outer petals light rose. $2.00 each. 



Marliacea Chromatella. Petals and stamens bright yel- 

 low, 4 to 6 inches across. A very strong, free and continu- 

 ous bloomer. One of the best Water Lilies for cutting, 

 which makes it a general favorite. $2.00 each. 



Marliacea Rosea. A splendid companion to the yellow va- 

 riety Chromatella, vrhich it resemliles in all particulars except 

 color, flowers being a soft rose-pink. $2.50 each. 



Odorata. The native White Pond Lily of the northeastern 

 United States. Very desirable for planting in quantity in 

 natural ponds for effect and for cut flowers. All Water Lil- 

 ies of this type are suitable for naturalizing. 50 cts. each. 



Odorata Qigantea. The native White Lily of the south- 

 eastern United States. Flowers pure white, 5 to 7 inches 

 across. A very strong, vigorous grower. 75 cts. each. . 



Odorata Minor. The miniature white Water Lily of the 

 eastern United States. Very dainty and suitable for tubs 

 and small pools. 50 cts. each. 



Odorata W. B. Shaw. This magnificent Lily has large 

 fragrant flowers of a rich, clear, rose-pink. $1..50 each. 



Pygmaea lielvola. A miniature yellow Water Lily, suitable 

 for tubs, aquariums or marginal planting. A very free 

 bloomer. $1.00 each. 



Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, 

 flowers from 4 to 9 inches across, produced in moderate 

 quantity. The various varieties of the Tuberosa are suitable 

 for planting in deep water, and should have plenty of room 

 to spread, and should not be planted with other varieties un- 

 less the roots are confined in tubs or boxes, otherwise they 

 will crowd out the smaller growing varieties. 50 cts. each. 



Tuberosa Maxima. A free flowering variety of the above; 

 4 to 8 inches across, pure white, fragrant. 50 els. each. 



Tuberosa Richardsoni. This variety should be included in 

 every collection. Flowers pure white and quite doul)le. 

 No variety in our Water Garden is admired by visitors more 

 than this. The immense snowball-like flower, 8 inches in 

 diameter, was declared to be the finest white Water Lily of 

 all. $1.00 each. 



Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink. 

 A vigorous grower, of the easiest culture. $1.00 each. 



Wm. Falconer. Flowers of an intense bright garnet color, 

 with a good ruby tone through it, intensified by the rich 

 golden centre. $2.50 each. 



NEI.UMBIUMS OR LOTUS 



NOTE. — Nelumbiums can only be supplied in dormant tubers 

 from May 1st to June 1st. 

 Luteum (American Lotus, Water Chinquepin). A superb 



variety with yellow flowers; indigenious in the Western and 



Southern States. It has been introduced into the Eastern 



States, where, as a rule, it grows as freely as any native 



plant. Dormant tubers. $2.00 each. 

 Speciosum (Egyptian Lotus). The best known variety and 



the easiest to grow, desirable for naturalizing in ponds where 



.the magnificent foliage an.d superb flowers produce a splen- 

 did sub-tropical effect. Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, of a 



deep rose color, creamy-white at base of petals, exquisite for 



cutting. Dormant tubers. $2.00 each. 



NYMPH.EA 



Marliacea Chromatella 



3IISCELI.ANEOLTS AQUATICS 



For marginal and shallow water planting. 



Acorus Japonicus Variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag). 

 25 cts. each. 



Cyperus Alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquorum). The true Egyp- 

 tian Paper Plant. 50 cts. each; specimen plants in 11 in. 

 tubs, $2.50 each. 



Eichhornia Azurea. Flowers a lovely shade of lavender- 

 blue. This species of Water Hyacinth requires to be planted 

 in soil in shallow water 4 to 8 inches deep. It makes long, 

 trailing, floating stems, growing rapidly and flowering pro- 

 fusely all summer. Tender. 50 cts. each. 



Eichhornia crasssipes Major (Water Hyacinth). Flowers 

 delicate lilac-rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Jussiaea longifolia. Flowers yellow in great profusion from 

 June until frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 50 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum indicum (Water Snowflake). Flowers 

 white, each petal being fringed like a miniature Ostrich 

 Feather. ,50 cts. each. 



Limnocharis Humboldti (Water Poppy). Flowers yellow, 

 produced in the greatest profusion all summer. Leaves and 

 flowers floating. One of the best plants for shallow water 6 

 to 8 inches deep or for tub cultivation. Requires greenhouse 

 protection during winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 

 25 cts. each. 



Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). Flowers blue in 

 spikes 18 to 24 inches long. 25 cts. each. 



Sagittarla Japonica fl. pi. Flowers double, pure white- 

 50 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). 50 cts. each. 



Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail). Flowers white in long 

 recurved spikes. Fragrant. 25 cts. each. 



Typha latifolia (Cat Tail). 25 cts. each. 



Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



We have prepared a leaflet giving complete directions for 

 the cultivation of both hardy and tender Water Lilies, 

 Aquarium Plants and other Aquatics. Copies free on request. 



