PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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WATER LILIES— Continued. 



N. Devoniensis. This is the choicest Water Lily in 

 cultivation. Under liberal treatment it produces 

 flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet 

 across, the plant having a spread of 20 feet. If con- 

 fined in pans, tubs or boxes, the flowers are smaller, 

 but otherwise just as fine; the color is a brilliant red, 

 plowing by lamplight with indescribable brightness. 

 First size, $2.50 each : second si/.e, $1.50. 



NYMPH/EA. 

 (Hardy Varieties.) 



By speaking of Water Lilies as hardy, we do not mean 

 that they will stand actual freezing, but that they will 

 endure the winter when placed in water beyond the reach 

 of frost. 



N. Alba Candidissima. This is a large flowered vari- 

 ety of the Water Lily of England; when naturalized 

 in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces leaves 

 IS incites wide and flowers ti inches in diameter, 

 with very broad petals of a pure white color. 

 $3.00 each. 



Nymphsea Alba. The native Water Lily of England, 

 possessing the same qualities as Candidissima, but 

 with, smaller flowers. $1.00 each. 



N. Flava. This is a true Water Lily, with yellow flow- 

 ers and a delicate perfume. Its leaves are beautifully 

 variegated with brown. It is a very desirable variety 

 either for a pond, tub or aquarium. $1.00 each. 



N. Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers pure white 

 and very fragrant; when grown in rich mud it will 

 produce flowers 6 inches and leaves 13 inches across. 

 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



N. Odorata Minor. A small flowered variety of our 

 native Water Lily, producing flowers of only U to 2 

 inches in diameter. 40 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



X. Odorata llosea (Cape Cod Water Lily). This is the 

 famous Pink Water Lily of Cape Cod, and is a grand 

 acquisition to our list of hardy Lilies. It possesses all 

 the desirable qualities of the white flowered species, 

 hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fragrance, 

 with the added charm of a deep pink color. 

 $3.50 each ; 2 for $6.00. 



GENERAL LIST OF AQUATICS. 



AZOLLA CAROLINIAN A. 



A floating plant which produces no flowers, but is ex- 

 ceedingly interesting on account of the beauty and deli- 

 cacy of its foliage. A small plant placed in a pan of water 

 soon covers the entire surface ; it should be grown in the 

 shade. 25 cts. each. 



CERATOPTERIS THALICTROIDES. 



This is an extremely curious and interesting Fern, grow- 

 ing with its roots entirely submerged in water, either in a 

 pot or planted out in shallow water. The fronds are from 

 1 to 3 feet long and beautifully forked ; it is sometimes 

 called the floating Stag's Horn Fern. 75 cts. each. Ready 

 April loth. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 



An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; 

 will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green 

 and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each. 



JUNCUS ZEBRINUS. 



This is a true rush, growing from 1£ to 3 feet high, pro- 

 ducing leaves variegated in the same manner as a porcu- 

 pine quill, with alternate bands of green and pure white. 

 It may be grown either as an aquatic or as a garden or 

 window plant. 30 cts. each. 



LIMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI. 



A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and yellow, 

 poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water. It should 

 be grown in partial shade. It, is a good plant for growin 

 in shallow water or an aquarium. 50 cts. each. 



LIMNANTHEMUM NYMPH/EOIDES. 



The flowers of this are similar to the above, but the leaf 

 is larger, resembling a small Water Lily leaf, and is very 



pretty. It may be grown the same as the Limnocharis 

 and is perfectly hardy. 30 cts. each. 



OUVIRANDRA FENESTRALIS. 



(Lattice Leaf Plant.) 

 This is popularly known as the Lace or Lattice Leaf 

 Plant, and is one of the most singular plants in existence. 

 The leaves are from 6 to 18 inches in length, and from 2 

 to 4 inches in breadth, of a dark olive-green color, and 

 present the appearance of a beautiful piece of net-work,- or 

 a skeletonized leaf. It must be kept under glass all the 

 year, and should be grown in a pan filled with a mixture 

 of loam and leaf mould ; the pan should be placed in a tub 

 of water, and the water kept sweet and the leaves clean. 

 $2.00 to $5.00 each. 



PISTIA STRATIOTES. 



A very curious plant, which floats upon the water; its 

 long fibrous roots extend downwards, but have no connec- 

 tion with the soil. It forms a rosette of light green vel- 

 vety leaves, about 6 inches across ; likes plenty of heat and 

 should be shaded from the direct rays of the sun. 

 25 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES MAJOR. 



An improvement on Pontederia Crassipes, as it bears 

 very freely flowers of a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a 

 Hyacinth. The individual blooms are 2. inches in diame- 

 ter. It should be grown in about 3 inches of water, so that 



8 | the ends of the roots can enter the soil. $1.00 each. 



TRIAN>EA BOGOTENSIS. 



A very curious floating plant with thick, spongy leaves, 

 from i to 1 inch in diameter. 25 cts. each. 



Hardy Grasses. 



PAMPAS GRASS. 



(Gynerium Argenteum.) 



One of the most effective of the Ornamental Grasses. 

 lis silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high. 

 Well-established plants can remain in the open ground 

 from year to year if protected, if desired, it can be re- 

 moved to a cellar and replanted in the spring. Requires 

 a rich and deep soil. The plumes, when cut before they 

 fully expand, and dried in the shade, make handsome 

 winter decorations. 



25 to 50 cts. each. Extra strong plants for immediate 

 effect, $1.00 to $2.00 each. 



