WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



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Hardy Water Lilies-Continued. 



Nymphsea Odorata Minor. 



NYMPH/EA ODORATA MINOR. 



A pretty little variety of our native pond lily, equally as 

 hardy and fragrant, but the flowers and leaves are much 

 smaller. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



NYMPHSEA ODORATA ROSEA. 



(The Popular pink Cape Cod Water Lily.) 



It possesses all the desirable qualities of N. Odorata. 

 The flowers are of large size, cup-shaped ; a lovely deep 

 pink in color ; delicious fragrance and free bloomer ; a most 

 desirable variety. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



NYMPH/EA ODORATA SULPHUREA. 



One of the very best new water lilies, with large, yellow 

 fragrant flowers, standing a few inches out of the water. It 

 is very free blooming and has the fragrance of N. Odorata. 

 The leaves are deep green, beautifully mottled with red- 

 dish purple or brown spots ; a great acquisition. 50 cts. 

 each ; $5.00 per doz. 



NYMPH/EA PYGM/EA. 



A little gem, the smallest flowering species in cultiva- 

 tion ; leaves green, two to three inches in diameter, flowers 

 pure white, fragrant, and no larger than a half dollar ; a 

 native of China and quite hardy. 50 cts. each. 



NYMPH/EA PYGM/EA HELVOLA. 



This charming variety is admirably adapted for the 

 aquarium, small basins and tubs. It is a very free growing 

 plant ; an abundant bloomer ; flowers a trifle larger than 

 the type, 3} inches diameter ; petals more pointed and 

 sulphur yellow. The leaves are deep green, blotched with 

 reddish brown. $1.00 each ; $10.00 per doz. 



NYMPH/EA TUBEROSA. 



This is a native species found in the Northern and 

 Western lakes. White iiowers, fragrant. A strong grower 

 and interesting variety. Good for naturalizing in ponds. 

 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



NYMPH/EA TUBEROSA ROSEA. 



Handsome flowers, exquisite pink, deliriously fragrant, 

 one of the most desirable of hardy water lilies. Price $2.00 

 each. 



niscellaneous Aquatics. 



APONOGETON DISTACHYON. 



(Cape Pond Weed.) 

 A very interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes 

 of pure white flowers are freely produced at all sea- 

 sons of the year and have the fragrance of Haw- 

 thorn. 50 cents each. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 



An excellent plant for growing in water or damp 

 places ; will thrive in any good soil, and always pre- 

 sents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 

 25 cts. each. 



CYPERUS GRACILIS. 



A pretty new form of Cyperus with very narrow 

 foliage, entirely distinct. 15 cts. each. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS 

 VARIEGATA. 



Beautiful variegated form of C. Alternifolius, very 

 attractive and desirable, always scarce. 50 cts. each. 



(Tender Varieties.) 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. 



CYPERUS NATALENSIS. 

 An ornamental species, large Pandanus-like foliage ; an elegant speci- 

 men plant. 15 and 25 cts. each. 



CYPERUS PAPYRUS. 



(Papyrus Antiquorum.) 



This is the true Egyptian Paper Plant. From the snow-white pith of 

 its triangular stalks the first paper was made. They are 5 to S feet high, 

 and support at the top a tuft of long thread-like leaves, which gives the 

 plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely in shallow 

 water with rich soil, and makes a splendid companion for flowering 

 aquatics. It will also flourish and make a fine clump in the garden, 

 with no more water than Cannas require to make them do well. 25 cts. 

 each ; extra size 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 



CYPERUS PUNGENS. 



This is very similar to C. Alternifolius, but is a deep green color, and 

 grows taller, and is much stiffer. 25 cts. each. 



EICHHORNIA AZUREA. 



This new species of "Water Hyacinth" produces large spikes of 

 flowers, of a lovely shade of lavender blue, with a rich purple centre, 

 petals delicately fringed. 25 cts. each. 



