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TENDER WATER LILIES.-Oay Blooming Varieties. 



Nymph.ea 

 Stellata. 



NYMPH^EA MEXICANA. 



A valuable addition to this class of Nvmphasas, closely re- 

 sembling N. Flava. The flowers are rich golden-yellow, 5 

 inches in diameter; produced freely through the season until 

 frost. New Mexico. 30 cts. each. 



NYMPH^EA PUI.CHERRIMA. 



The flowers of this handsome variety are of the largest size — 

 10 to 12 inches in diameter — of a bright violet hue, resembling 

 in color those of N. Gigantea, excepting the bases of the petals 

 and the stamens, which are deep yeilow. The buds are long, 

 pointed and irregularly striped, with chocolate red. Leaves 

 bronzy-green, slightly blotched red. $2.00 each. 



NYMPH^A SCUTIFOEIA. 



(Versicolor, Radiator.) 



A distinct variety; flowers bright blue; petals white at base, 

 sweet-scented ; flower buds spotted with reddish-brown ; a 

 strong grower and free bloomer. From the Cape of Good 

 Hope. 75 cts. each. 



NYMPH^EA ZANZIBARENSIS. 



This is indeed a royal lily; flowers very large; deep purple; 

 sepals deep green on the outside and purple within ; margin 

 red. One of the most beautiful and free-flowering of Water 

 Lilies, exquisitely fragrant. The stock offered is guaranteed to 

 be the true dark variety. Native of Zanzibar. (.See cut.) S2 00 

 «ach. 



NYIIPH^EA ZAPiZIBAREXSIvS 

 AZUREA. 



This is similar to the preceding variety, except in color, being 

 deep rich azure blue, one of the very best for general purposes. 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 ])er doz. 



NYMPH^EA ZAXZIBARENSIS 

 ROSEA. 



Similar in every respect to the preceding, save in color, which 

 is a beautiful deep rose; uiuler surface of leaves also red; 

 should be in every collection; very choice. 50 cts. each; 

 $500 per doz. 



EURYAEE FEROX. 



This was the noblest aquatic in cultivation 

 before the introduction of Victoria Regia. 

 Large circular leaves, about 2 feet in diameter, 

 with prominent spiny veins on the rich purple 

 under side, the upper side being olive-green, 

 puckered and spiny. Flowers deep violet. 

 $2.50 each. 



NYMPH^EA CCERUEEA. 



One of the choicest. The flowers are a clear 

 light blue, very delicately scented. Produced 

 in abundance through the season until frost; 6 

 to 8 inches across. Native of Egypt and other 

 parts of Africa. Also known as the Blue Lotos. 

 §1.00 each. 



NYMPH^A EEEGANS. 



A pretty species, producing fragrant flowers. 

 The size of our common Water Lily. Color 

 ■white, tinged with purplish-blue. The stamens 

 are clear yellow, tipped with blue; a charm- 

 ing flower. Native of New Mexico $1.00 

 each. 



NYMPH^A FI.AVA. 



The well-known yel 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



ow Water Lily of Florida. 25 cts. 



NYMPH^A GRACILIS. 



A Mexican variety of great merit, being the only white 

 day-blooming tropical variety under cultivation ; is worthy of 

 special interest. The flower is while; stamens rich golden- 

 yellow. A very distinct and free-flowering variety, the flow- 

 ers standing well above the water, and possessing a delicate 

 fragrance resembling Lily of the Valley. $1.00 each. 



NYMPH^EA GIGANTEA. 



One of the handsomest of Nymphasas, the color being a 

 satiny blue, shading to white, with yellow silk-like stamens. 

 The leaves are dentated, green above, and bright purple be- 

 neath. It is very impatient of root disturbance, and often a 

 check from some unknown cause will result in the plant form- 

 ing a tuber and resting for an indefinite period. A most desir- 

 able Nyniphasa, and one of the very best in cultivation. $2.50 

 each ; extra size, $5.00 each. 



NVMPHJiA Zan?ibakensis. 



