R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. AQUATIC PLANTS 



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AQUATIC PLANTS 



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NELUMBIUM (Lotus) 



Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are kept free from frost 



Luteum. American Lotus; Water Chinquepin. A superb variety 

 with magnifioent yellow flowers and handsome foliage. Dormant 

 tubers (May delivery), $2.50 each. 



Speciosum. Egyptian Lotus. Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, of a deep 

 rose color, creamy white at base of petals. Exquisite for cutting. 

 Dormant tubers (May delivery), $2.50 each. 



NIGHT-BLOOIVIING TENDER NYMPHEAS 



The tender Water-Lilies are supplied after June 1 in strong, growing pot plants, and should not be planted out until after the weather 

 has become settled and warm, generally about June 1 in this latitude. 



Bissetti. Flowers of the largest size (8 to 10. inches in diameter), cup- 

 shaped, quite double, and of a beautiful glowing shade of rosy pink. 



$2.25 each. 

 Deaniana. Flowers pure light pink; sepals deep rose-pink; stamens 



red. $1.75 each. 

 Dentata superba. The largest white Water-Lily grown. Flowers of 



clear glistening white, 10 to 14 inches in diameter, opening out very 



flat. $3.00 each. 

 Devoniensis. Large, pure red flowers in the greatest abundance, a 



single plant often having from twelve to eighteen blooins open at 



one time, making a mass of color that is really astonishing. *i "^5 



each. 



1.25 



Frank Trelease. The darkest colored of all tender Water-Lilies — a 

 glowing dark crimson. Foliage glossy dark red, making the whole 

 plant very ornamental. $1.75 each. 



Jubilee. White, flushed pink at base of petals. $1.75 each. 



Kewensis. Medium-sized light pink flowers, produced in great 

 abundance, making it a fit companion for Devoniensis. $1.75 each.. 



O'Marana. Flowers large, massive, pink, suffused with red, each 

 petal having a nearly white stripe up the middle. Free-flowering 

 and very, desirable. $1.75 each. 



Rubra rosea. One of the best and largest rosy red tender Water- 

 Lilies, producing with remarkable freedom massive flowers 8 to 10 

 inches across. $1.75 each. 



DAY-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHEAS 



Grossherzog Ernest Ludwig. An extremely free-flowering variety 

 producing blooms of the largest size and of a true violet-blue with a 

 golden yellow centre. A charming blue and gold combination. 

 $2.75 each. 



Mrs. C. W. Ward. One of the very best of the day-blooming varie- 

 ties. The deep rosy pink flowers are produced on long stems. A 

 free and continuous bloomer. $2.25 each. 



Pulcherrima. This variety blooms continuously winter and summer, 

 making it the best for furnishing blooms early and late in the season. 

 The flowers are large (10 to 12 inches across), of a fine light blue 

 with yeUow centre. $2.25 each. 



Wm. Stone. Rich violet-blue, shaded amaranth; stamens purple 

 with deep yellow centre. It stands well out of the water and is of 

 vigorous, spreading habit. The flowers open early in the day and 

 remain open until late in the afternoon. $2.25 each. 



Zanzibariensis. A superb Water-Lily, and the darkest blue or 

 purple of the genus. Flowers 6 to 10 inches in diameter. Very free- 

 flowering and exquisitely fragrant. $1.75 each. 



Zanzibariensis azurea. Similar to the type, but flowers opening 

 wider and of a clear azure blue color. $1.25 each. 



Zanzibariensis rosea. Flowers of various shades of rose, otherwise 

 like the type, but opening earlier in the morning. $1.25 each. 



HARDY NYMPHEAS 



Alba candidissima. A very desirable variety. Flowers large, pure 



white, sepals occasionally flushed with pink. $1.75 each. 

 Giadstoniana. Flowers pure, dazzling white, cup-shaped and very 



massive. A robust grower. One of the best for large pools or lakes. 



$1.75 each. 

 Marliacea carnea. Charming flowers of exquisite beauty, with 



petals of soft flesh-pink, deepening toward the base. Prolific in 



bloom and of vigorous growth. $1.75 each. 

 Marliacea, Chromatella. Petals and stamens bright yellow, 4 to 6 



inches across. A very free and continuous bloomer. One of the 



best for cutting and for tub, pool, or lake-culture. $2.25 each. 

 Marliacea rosea. A splendid companion to the yellow variety, 



Chromatella, which it resembles in all particulars except color, 



flowers being a soft rose-pink. $2.75 each. 

 Odorata. The native white Water-Lily of the northeastern United 



States. Ver^ desirable for planting in natural ponds for effect and 



cutting. 75c. each. 

 Odorata minor. The miniature white Water-Lily of the eastern 



United States. Very dainty for tubs and small pools. 60c. each. 

 Odorata, W. B. Shaw. This magnificent Lily has large, fragrant 



flowers of a rich, clear, rose-pink. Strong grower and continuous 



bloomer. $1.75 each. 



Odorata sulphurea grandiflora. The fragrant flowers are sulphur- 

 yellow, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and stand 3 to 4 inches above the 

 water. $1.75 each. 



Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, with flow- 

 ers from 4 to 9 inches across, produced in moderate quantity. The 

 different varieties of the Tuberosa are suitable for planting in deep 

 water, and should have plenty of room to spread, and must not be 

 planted with other varieties unless the roots are confined in tubs or 

 boxes, otherwise they wfll crowd out the smaller-growing varieties. 

 75c. each. 



Tuberosa maxima. A free-flowering variety of the above. Flowers 

 from 4 to 8 inches across, pure white, and very fragrant. 75c. each. 



Tuberosa Richardsoni. This variety should be'in every collection. 

 Flowers pure white and quite double, the stamens being converted 

 into petals which are more or less fluted in the centre. The flowers 

 stand well above the water, the sepals and outer petals drooping, 

 forming a perfect globe, frequently 8 inches in diameter. $1.25 each. 



Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink, standing above 

 the water. A good, vigorous grower of the easiest culture. $1.25 each. 



Wm. Falconer. Flowers of an intense bright garnet color, with a 

 good ruby tone through it, intensified by the rich golden centre. 

 $5.00 each. 



VARIOUS AQUATICS 



Acorus japonicus variegatus {A. gramincus variegatus). Varie- 

 gated Sweet Flag. Handsome, variegated, iris-like foliage growing 

 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy. 35c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Cyperus alternifolius. Umbrella Plant. An excellent plant for 

 growing in water or damp places. It will thrive in any good soil and 

 always presents a green and attractive appearance. 40c. each; 

 .$4.00 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus. Papyrus Antiquorum. Grows 5 to 8 feet high 

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

 the plant a graceful and striking appearance. 75c. each. 



Eichhornia azurea. Water Hyacinth. Should be planted in soil 

 where the water is shallow. It produces large spikes of lavender- 

 blue flowers, with a rich purple centre having petals delicately 

 fringed. 60c. each. 



Eichhornia Crassipes major. _ Water Hyacinth. A very free-grow- 

 ing and showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac- 

 rose in trusses like a hyacinth. 35c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Limnocharis Humboldti (Hydrocleis nymphoides) . Water Poppy. 

 The yellow flowers are produced in the greatest profusion all sum- 

 mer. Leaves and flowers floating. One of the best plants for shal- 

 low water 6 to 8 inches deep or for tub cultivation. Requires green- 

 house protection during winter. 35c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Myriophyllum proserpinacoides. Parrot's Feather. Inconspicuous 

 flowers and long, trailing stems clothed with beautiful delicate light 

 green foliage. Very useful for growing in shallow water where it also 

 serves for a hiding-place for small fish or as a vine in bird-fountains. 

 Hardy with slight protection. It may be planted in a sunken tub 

 in the garden where it will soon grow very picturesquely over the 

 edges of the tub. 35c. each; .$3.00 per doz. 



Pontederia cordata. Pickerel Weed. Blue flowers in spikes 18 to 

 24 inches long, in July and August. One of our most ornamental 

 native aquatics. Useful for all marginal plantings where water is 

 from 2 to 8 inches deep; also for swamps. Hardy. 35c. each; 

 $3.00 per doz. 



