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N. suavissi7na. — In this variety tlier© seems to be a trace of 

 N. odorata in the colouring, a bright rose-pink, quite distinct amongst 

 all others on the water. In addition, it is sweetly scented ; this, T 

 think, confirms my suspicion of its affinity to N. odorata; in its form, 

 too, there is the same tendency with somewliat narrow petals. 



A^. 'Newton.' — This very distinct variety bears some resemblance 

 to N. steUatco in shape. It flowered well in 1910, but has not done 

 so well since with us. The flowers stand above the foliage ; tlie^e in 

 colour are rosy-vermilion with long orange-coloured stamens. In point 

 of size it rivals * Mrs. Eichmond.' We shall see this finer when the 

 plant becomes stronger. . , - ' . 



A^. ' Masaniello. ' This variety is sweetly scented, but in form it 

 has no semblance of N. odorata ; in colour it is rosy-carmine with 

 venations of a deeper shade. The flowers stand well above the water 

 and are somewhat globular in shape. 



N. ' Escarboucle. ' — This is a most remarkable variety from point 

 of colour alone. We have none upon our waters that can approach 

 it. In its intense vermilion shade it is unique, the colour being uniform 

 throughout the petals. It is a really magnificent variety, and one that, 

 will be much sought after. So far I have not been able to exhibit it 

 before the Floral Committee in consequence of the flowers not being 

 quite fit on the meeting days. It is a good grower and flowers freely. 



N. * Meteor.' — This has a ground colour much like the preceding, 

 but with white venations through the petals ; the golden-yellow stamens 

 are quite conspicuous. The flowers are also quite large. 



N . ' Attraction. ' — In this new and very interesting variety the 

 predominating colour is a deep purplish crimson with light, almond- 

 white venations. It is readily distinguishable upon the lake, being so 

 bright and attractive in every way. 



iV. ' Conqueror.' — This Water Lily has been greatly admired both 

 last season and this. In colour it is a bright coral-red with darker red 

 suffusions, and has, in addition, dark orange-yellow stamens. It is 

 a most distinct Lily, with robust growth, and quite easily distinguished 

 from other kinds. This variety received an Award of Merit in July 

 last: (Fig. 93.) 



N. virginalis. — I have already alluded to this most distinct and 

 pure white variety. It is quite distinct from N. Gladstoniana and from 

 N. M. albida. The petals are much broader than in either of these, 

 and are of shell, or incurved, shape. I have already mentioned its 

 earliness and its late-flowering properties ; in addition, it is sweetly 

 scented. 



This dozen, so far as I have tried them at Gunnersbury, are, in my 

 opinion, some of the very finest that M. Latour-Marliac has raised. 



The Blue Nymphaeas. — I only purpose to say a few words upon 

 these. Their cultivation is compartively easy. Two of them can, h,^ 

 grown in the open air, provided the water be warmed slightly at the 

 commencement of growth in the spring, 70° to 75° being ample. In 



