WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



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Nymphaea Pygmsa, 



A Utile gem, the smallest flowering species in cultivation ; 

 leaves green, two to three inches in diameter, fluwers pnre 

 vvfhite, fragrant, and no larger than half a dollar ; a native of 

 China and quite hardy. 50 cls. each. 



Nymphaea Pygmaea 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, 3J 

 inches diameter ; petals more pointed and sulphur yellow. The 

 leaves are deep green, blotched with reddish-brown. §1.00 

 each, $10.00 per dozen. 



Nymphaea Tuberosa. 



This is a native species found in the Northern and Western 

 lakes. White flowers, fragrant. A strong grower and interest- 

 ing variety. Good for naturalizing in ponds. 20 cts. each, 

 $2 00 per dozen. 



Nymphaea Tuberosa Rosea. 



Handsome flowers, e.xquisite pink, deliciously fragrant, one 

 of the most desirable ot hardy water lilies. Price $1.00 each. 



The new book, " The Water Garden," gives 

 many valuable points on the formation of artificial 

 ponds, etc. Price, $2.00, postpaid. 



niSCELLANEOUS AQUATICS Tender varieties, 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



(Cape Pond Weed.) 



A very interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes 

 of pure white flowers are freely produced at all seasons 

 of the year and have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 50 

 cts. each. 



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. 15 cts. and 2o 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. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



Cyperus Natalensis. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. 



Eichhornia Crassipes Major. 



(Water Hyacinth.) 



A very showy aquatic, bearing very freely flowers of a deli- 

 cate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. The individual 

 blooms are 2 inches in diameter. It should be grown in about 

 3 inches of water, so that the ends of the roots can enter the 

 soil. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen. 



Jussiaea Longifolia. 



A very attractive and desirable aquatic, growing 2 to 3 feet 

 high. Erect, slightly drooping at the points, and producing 

 numerous axillary flowers of a rich golden-yellow, somewhat 

 like an Evening Primrose. A good plant for tubs or planting 

 on edge of pond. 25 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum Trachyspermum. 



(The Fairy Water Lily.) 



Resembles a miniature Water Lily. The leaves are about 3 

 inches in diameter, flowers pure white, and borne close to the 

 leaves and upon the same stem. 15 cts. each. 



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

 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 poper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, and sup- 

 port at the top a tuft of long thread-like leaves, which give 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 

 "25 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum Indicum. 



(Water Snow-flake.) 



A very pretty floating species, with light green, roundish leaves, 

 and pure white flowers most beautifully fringed. 20 cts. each. 



Limnocharis Humboldti. 



(The W^ater Poppy.) 



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

 like flowers, standing out of the water. It is a good plant for 

 growing in shallow water or an aquarium. 15 cts. each, $150 

 per dozen. 



Limnocharis Plumieri. 



An erect-growing plant, standing 1 to 2 feet out of the water, 

 with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a rich velvety 

 green. Flowers, straw color. 25 cts, each. 



fringed. 



" The Water Garden," an up-to-date book on 

 Water Lilies. Price, $2.00, postpaid, or given as a 

 premium on a $20.00 order for plants when accompanied 

 by remittance. 



