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Fig. 4 — A'. Robinsoni, a beautiful orange red, and N. Marliaeea C hromatella, a large 

 non-changeable yellmv (see p. 9 and 10). 



NYMPHAEA MRS. RICHMOND: The largest and most beautiful of 

 our hardy water lilies. A perfectly formed blossom with waxen 

 petals of delicate violet rose. Longest blooming season. ... A 

 magnificent lily $10.00 ea. 



NYMPHAEA SOMPTUOSA: Originated in France, exceedingly large 

 bloom. Its waxy double petals are pink faintly tinted wMth lavender 

 and flecked with a deeper shade, a striking contrast to its deep orange 

 stamens. A highly decorative, long and profuse bloomer, delightful 

 fragrance $3.00 ea. 



NYMPHAEA RADIANCE: A new lily introduced by us two seasons ago, 

 having a beautiful bloom with semi-pointed petals of an iridescent 

 shell pink that gives a two-tone efl^ect. A sturdy, excellent bloomer 

 that requires plenty of room $2.00 ea. 



N. ARETHUSA: A free flowering variety with flowers of large size and 



a brilliant crimson pink color. Desirable $3.00 ea. 



N. ROBINSONI: Large floating flowers of a dark orange red, changing 

 and deepening its color with age as other yellows do. Attracts in- 

 stant attention. A free bloomer, and should be in everv collection. 

 See Fig. 4, page 9 ' $2.50 ea. 



N. PAUL HARIOT: A splendid variety with flowers of large size, 

 canary yellow in color, shading into rich apricot as the flower 

 grows older. An extremely desirable variety $2.50 ea. 



W. B. SHAW AQUATIC GARDENS 



KENILWORTH, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



