NELUMBIUMS 



THE FAMOUS LOTUS OF HISTORY 



THIS class of plants is among the most worthy of cultivation, being about 

 the most decorative, as well as the most interesting, plant to the aquatic 

 grower. The foliage itself, being of a peculiar bluish green covered with 

 a light bloom like a peach, lends enchantment to any garden, aquatic or other- 

 wise. The flowers are very large, exquisitely tinted, and with a delicate, yet 

 oriental, perfume. These plants are sold as dormant tubers, and should be 

 planted in shallow water not over six inches deep, with plenty of rich soil. 

 Plant only after settled warm weather in the spring. They are perfectly hardy 

 after once being established. 



NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM (EGYPTIAN LOTUS): The easiest of 

 all Lotus to grow. The large flowers are a deep rose color, shading 

 to cream at base of petals. (See Fig. 7, p. 15.) Dormant tubers $2.00 



A pool of Egyptian Lotus 



W. B. SHAW AQUATIC GARDENS 



KENILWORTH, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Seventeen 



