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Nelumbium Shiroman 



Album Striatum. The flowers of this exquisite variety are 

 pure white, the edge of the petals irregularly striped and 

 tipped rosy carmine. Their fragrance is quite distinct from 

 the other varieties, somewhat resembling that of Magnolia. 

 The plant is very vigorous, and rivals in stately growth that 

 of the N. Speciosum. $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Kermesinum. Another distinct and charming variety, bearing 

 flowers resembling the Hermosa Rose in color; the earliest 

 flowering variety, blooming end of June in this section. $1.00 

 each. Seed, 15 cts p pkt. 



Kinshiren. A distinct and beautiful sort; flowers white, shaded 

 pink. It is very free-flowering, coming inio bloom early and 

 continuing throughout the season; a. splendid variety to grow in 

 tubs. $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Luteum {American Lotus, Water Chinquepiti). A superb va- 

 riety with yellow flowers. This variety is indigenous 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, although occasionally it is difficult to establish, evi- 

 dently from local causes. 75 cts. and $1.50 each. Seed, 15 

 cts. per pkt. 



Roseum. Flowers of a uniform deep rose pink color, much 

 darker than Speciosum. $1.00 each. 



Roseum plenum. A magnificent variety, with large, full double 

 bright rose flowers. $3.00 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



Pygmea alba. A miniature variety, growing from 12 to 18 

 inches high; flowers white, resembling a tulip; useful for tubs. 

 $1.50 each. 



Note. — The prices given above are for tubers. Pot-grown plants 

 can be supplied after June 1st at an advance of 25 per cent. 



NELUHBIUriS. 



No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cul- 

 tivation than the Nelumbiums, and none can be cultivated more 

 easily. If they never bloomed, their foliage alone would be 

 enough to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous 

 leaves, of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall, flexible stalks, 

 sway and wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned 

 with a wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exquisitely 

 tinted, perfect in form, and with a perfume strong, yet delicate, ' 

 it is easily understood why they hold the foremost place among j 

 aquatics. 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are below 

 the freezing line, and will withstand the rigors of winter in the 

 Northern States. They may be grown under same conditions 

 as the hardy Nymphaeas, but should not be planted as early as the 

 latter. The middle to the latter end of May is early enough in 

 northern sections; when planting is unavoidably delayed until 

 the end of May or June established plants in pots are preferable. 



Some varieties are slow in growth after transplanting, and it 

 may be the second year before they flower; but the second and 

 third seasons generally repay for any extra care or patience ex- 

 pended. 



Pekinensis rubrum. This is the best and darkest colored 

 variety in cultivation ; the flowers are brilliant rosy carmine, 10 

 to 12 inches across, outer petals well reflexed, having the grace- 

 ful form of N. Speciosum ; foliage large and handsome; vigor- 

 ous and free-flowering. $3.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 

 Shiroman. (New.) This superb variety is unquestionably the 

 grandest ever introduced; the enormous flowers are snow- 

 white, exceedingly double, and borne on stout stalks well above 

 the foliage ; it is a vigorous grower and very free-flowering, 

 and equally as hardy as the well known N. Speciosum. $3.50 

 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 

 Album Grandiflorum (Syn. A floribunda). A grand white 

 variety whose purity, fragrance, noble form, size, majestic foli- 

 age and hardiness stamp it as one of the very best. $150 each. 

 Speciosum {Egyptian Lotus). The well-known and far- 

 famed species. Its superb flowers and magnificent foliage 

 produce a splendid sub-tropical effect. The flowers, which 

 are about a foot across when fully opened, are of a deep rose 

 color, creamy white at base of petals; exquisitely fragrant. 

 75 cts. and $1.50 each. Seed, 15 cts. per pkt. 



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