Water Lilies and Aquatics. 



p^OR several years we have advocated the 

 ■ extended use of Aquatics, and have 

 demonstrated that they can be grown to per- 

 fection in the open air without artificial heat, 

 except in the case of the Victorias, which 

 receive the benefit of heat for about a month 

 at the start. 



The summer of 1902 was remarkable for 

 ow temperature, notwithstanding which Aquat- 

 ics of all kinds did well. The tender varieties 

 produced extra fine flowers, although the plants 

 did not make such enormous growth as in pre- 

 vious seasons; the hardy sorts enjoyed an ex- 

 tended season, and all gave flowers of unusual 

 brightness and intensity of color. We have 

 greater confidence than ever in recommending 

 them. Their utility is beyond question, and 

 for a continuous display of flowers no hardy or 

 Portion ok our Victoria Pond at Riverton, N J. tender perennial plant can excel them. 



The cultivation of Aquatics is of the simplest. Their requirements are sunshine, water and plenty of rich soil. They are 

 divided into two classes, hardy and tender. The former may be planted in ponds or sluggish streams, from early in the spring until 

 August, and, under the same conditions as' our native Water Lily, will grow luxuriously and flower profusely the entire season. 

 Provide the same conditions in artificial ponds or tanks, and the results will be equally satisfactory. Plant the tender varieties at 

 the approach of warm weather and when the water is warm. The plants can be grown in pots, where protection can be afforded 

 them until safe to transfer to summer quarters. The after-treatment is the same as for the hardy varieties. When grown in tubs 

 only the moderate growers should be selected. In storing in tubs through the winter they should be kept where it is not warm 

 enough to excite growth or so cold as to freeze. 



We invite inspection of our ponds at Riverton, N. J., at any season of the year, but especially from May to September. We 

 also tender our patrons the benefit of our experience in the cultivation of these plants. If you are contemplating planting, write us 

 if you cannot visit us. 



SEEDS. — We have saved seed of some of the best varieties of Tender Nymphosas and Nelumbiums, and offer the same fol- 

 lowing the price of tubers or plants of the various sorts. Where no seed is offered we are able to supply only in tuber or plant form. 



VICTORIAS. THE ROYAL WATER LILIES. 



\ VICTORIA REGIA and V. Randi have long been grown in the public parks and gardens of the United States with 

 * success, and are now well-known to all lovers of Aquatics, but cannot be grown out of doors north of Philadelphia 



artificial heat; but the introduction of V. Trickeri makes it possible to produce fine specimen plants without resorting to 



heat, it being much hardier, of more rapid growth, and flowering earlier. At our nurseries at Riverton, N. J., V. Tricket 



up in our ponds from self-sown seed which have remained in 



the pond all winter, and without protection or artificial heat 



produce flowering plants by the end of summer. It is surprising 



what rapid growth these undisturbed plants make, and we would 



recommend sowing the seed where the plants are to remain ex- 

 cept for points north of Philadelphia, in which case it will be 



advisable to raise the plants indoors and plant out in June. To 



raise seedlings of this variety the seed should be sown in a tem- 

 perature of about 70°, this being high enough for both seeds and 



young plants. V. regia requires a temperatnre of 90° in which 



to germinate. 85° is sufficient for the young plants. 



Victoria regia. The well-known original species. Plants, 

 $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 each, according to size. 



Seeds, 3 seeds for 75 cts.; $3.00 per doz. 



Victoria Trickeri. A remarkable variety of vigorous and 

 rapid growth, leaves 4£ to 5j feet across, a single plant fre- 

 quently having from twelve to fifteen leaves in good condition, 

 and producing three and four flowers in a single week during 

 the height of the season. Flowers white on first day of open- 

 ing, changing on the second day to deep rose-pink and having 

 a strong fragrance not unlike that of a ripe pineapple. Plants, 

 $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 each, according to size. 



Seeds, 3 seeds for 50 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 



The Water Garden gives full directions for the cultivation 

 of all sorts of Aquatics, not only from plants but from seeds also. 

 Price, $2.00 Postpaid. 



marked 

 without 

 artificial 

 i comes 



Flower of Victoria Trickeri 



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