WATER UUES AND AQUATICS. 



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NYMPH/EA MEXICANA. 



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

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

 inches in diameter ; produced freely through the season until 

 frost. New Mexico. 30 cts. each. 



NYMPH/EA PULCHERRIMA. 



The flowers of this handsome variety are of the largest size 

 — ten to twelve inches in diameter — of a bright violet hue, 

 resembling in color those of N. Giganlea, exceptmg the bases 

 of the petals and the stamens, which are deep yellow. The 

 buds are long, pointed and irregularly striped with choco- 

 late red. Leaves bronzy-green, slightly blotched red. $2.00 

 each. 



NYMPH/EA SCUTIFOLrA (Versicolor, Radiator). 



A distinct variety; flowers large; 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. This is one of the most beautiful and free-flowering of all 

 Water Lilies, exquisitely fragrant. The stock offered is guaran- 

 teed to be the true dark variety. Native of Zanzibar. (See 

 cut.) $2.00 each. 



NYMPH>€A ZANZIBARENSIS AZUREA. 



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



NVMPH.EA ZANZIBARENSIS. 



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

 50 cts. each, §5.00 per doz. 



NYMPH/EA ZANZIBARENSIS ROSEA. 



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

 is a beautiful deep rose; under surface of leaves also red ; should 

 be in every collection; very choice. 50 cts. each, §5.00 per doz. 



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HARDY WATER LILIE5 



NELUMBIUMS. 



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No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cultivation 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 every one. Their enormous 

 leaves, of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall flexible stalks, sway and wave in the 

 lighest 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 amongst aquatics. 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy when established, and 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 jilanting is unavoid- 

 ably delayed until the end of May or June, eslabli.shed plants in pots are preferable. 



Full directions for the cultivation of all Aquatics are given in the book, " THE 

 WATER GARDEN." Price, §2.00 postpaid. Or given as a premium en 

 orders for plants amounting to $20.00 or over (when accompanied by remittance). 



For New Varieties of Nehimbiuriis, see page 96. 



NELUMBIUM KERMESINUM. 



Another distinct and charming variety, bearing flowers resembling the Hermosa 

 Rose in color. It received the award of a first-class certificate of merit from the 

 Massachusetts Horticultural Society. $1.50 each. 



NELUMBIUM ALBUM GRANDIFLORUM. 



An exceedingly beautiful variety, producing immense flowers 

 of pure ivory whiteness, very scarce, §2 00 each, 



NELUMBIUM ALBUM STRIATUM. 



The flowers of this exquisite variety are pure white, the edges 

 of the petals are irregularly striped and tipped with rosy car- 

 mine. Their fragrance is quite distinct from ihe other varieties, 

 somewhat resembling that of Magnolia. The plant is very vig- 

 orous and rivals in stately growth that of the N. Speciosum, 

 $1,50 each, 



NELUMBIUM LUTEUM (American totus). 



This grand Lotus is indigenous in several sections of the 

 United States, but is nevertheless little known generally. It 



thrives under the same conditions as N, Speciosum, from which 

 it differs only in the color of its flowers, which arc of a rich 

 sulphur-yellow tint. 75 cts, .ind $1.50 each, $7.50 per doz. 



NELUMBIUM ROSEUM. 



Flowers of a uniform deep rose pink color, much darker 

 than Speciosum. $1.50 each, §15 00 per doz. 



NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM (Egyptian Lotus). 



The well-known and far-famed species. Its superb flowers 

 and magnificent foliage produce a splendid subtropical effect. 

 The flowers, which are about a foot across when fully opened, 

 are of a deep rose color, with a soft creamy white at bases of 

 the petals ; exquisitely fragrant. Flowering tubers or plants 

 75 cts. and $1.50 each, §7.50 and §15.00 per dozen. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— The set of 6 Nelumbiums (one of each) for $7,50. 

 The prices quoted are for tubers ; pot-grown plants can be supplied after June \st at an advance of 25 per cent. 



