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NympuH#a Tuperosa RICHARDSONI. 
Pygmea (sy. LV. tetragona). Agem. The smallest species 
in cultivation; leaves dark green above, with occasional 
brown blotching, reddish beneath ; flowers white with yel- 
low stamens 14 to 23 inches across; very free-flowering, and 
very useful for growing in tubs. 765 cts. each, 
Pygmea Helvola (syx. . tetragona Helvcla). Similar to 
the preceding, but with sulphur-yellow flowers; petals more 
pointed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over 
with brown; extremely free-flowering, and well adapted for 
growing in large aquariums or tubs. 50 cts. each; $5.00 
per doz. 
Robinsoni. The large, floating flowers of this distinct and 
striking variety are difficult to describe, but may be said to 
have a ground color of yellow overlaid with pur- 
plish-red, the general effect being dark orange- 
red. The foliage is dark green, spotted with 
chestnut above, dark red on the under side. A 
fine variety and should be in every collection. 
$1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Tuberosa (syz. 4. reniformis). A native variety; 
the leaves, which are deep green, frequently stand 
8 to 10 inches out of the water when crowded or 
grown in shailow water ; flowers vary from 4 to 9 
inches across, pure white; petals broad, concave,, 
and produced in moderate quantity. The plant 
is a robust and Juxuriant grower, spreading rap- 
idly, and should not be planted in the same pond 
with moderate-growing varieties, or they may be 
crowded out. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Tuberosa maxima (J. odorata maxima of Gar- 
dens). A form with round leaves; flowers medium 
to large, cup-shaped, pure white, with the strong 
aromatic fragrance of WV. odovata. Very free- 
flowering. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of 
pink, standing above the water. A good, vigorous 
grower, without being rank; a free bloomer and 
much more desirable for general use than the Cape 
Cod Pink Pond Lily, which it closely resembles. 
60 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
WATER GARDENING. 
A new book on this interesting subject written 
by a practical grower and gives full details on all 
points of their culture. Price $2.50, postpaid. 
HARDY NYHPHAZAEAS. 
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Odorata minor, A miniature form, grow- 
ing in some sections in shallow water, also 
where water recedes entirely in the summer. 
A dainty, fragrant, white flower, 2 to 3 
inches across. Can be grown in atub. 20 
cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 
Odorata rosea (syn. V. rubra). The well- 
known Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily.  Unfor- 
tunately this variety does not succeed under 
all conditions, and we advise planting 7zde- 
rosa rosea instead, which is very similar, 
but having a much stronger constitution and 
much freer flowering. 50 cts.each; $5.00 
per doz. 
Odorata Luciana. An exquisite variety of 
vigorous growth; leaves green above, red- 
dish beneath; flowers 3 to 5 inches across, 
of a pure rosy-pink—not shaded or deeper 
at base of petals, as in ZV. 0. rosea—and the 
self-color is retained throughout the season, 
$1.25 each. 
Odorata sulphurea. One of the very best 
hybrid Nympheeas, The greatly fragrant 
flowers are sulphur-yellow, 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter, and standing 3 to 4 inches out of 
the water; leaves floating, as in the type, but 
blotched reddish on the under side, distinct, 
50 cts. each; $5 00 per doz. 
Odorata sulphurea grandiflora, Very similar to the 
foregoing. Plants more vigorous, with light-colored foliage, 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Tuberosa Richardsoni. This variety should be included in 
every collection. Flowers pure white and quite double, the 
stamens being converted into petals which are more or less 
fluted in the centre. The flowers stand well above the water; 
the sepals and outer petals drooping, forming a perfect globe. 
No variety in our Water Garden is admired by visitors more 
than this. The immense snowball like tlower, 8 inches in 
diameter, was declared to be the finest white Water Lily of 
all. (See cut) 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
NympH#A TuBEROSA ROSEA. 
There are some fine Rare Hardy Nymphzas offered on page 205. 
