Sunset Seed and Plant Co., San Francisco, Cal. 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM [Egyptian Lotus). The superb flowers and magnificent foliage of this 
well-lcnown and far-famod species produce a splendid sub-tropical effect. Tlie flowers, which 
are about a toot across when fully opened, are of a soft creamy white, and exquisitely fragrant. 
75 cents each. 
NYMPH^A ALBA. The hardy white Water Lily; beautiful deep green foliage ; pure white, cup- 
shaped flowers; a continuous bloomer from early summer until fall. 35 cents each. 
NYMPH/EA MARLIACEA ALBIOA. A magnillceat and distinct Water Lily, with flowers of purest 
sparkling white, and fragrant. 60 cents each. 
NYMPH/EA MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA. The leaves of this charming variety are mottled with 
brown when in a young state, and its large, fragrant flowers, which are a beautiful clear yellow, 
with bright orange stamens, are produced from early spring until destroyed by frost. $1 .00 
each. 
NYMPH«A ODORATA ROSEA (.Cape Cod Pink Water Lily). Large-sized, cup-shaped flowers of a 
lovely deep pink color; delicious fragrance, and a free bloomer. 50 cents each. 
NYMPH^A PYGM^A. The smallest flowering species in cultivation; leaves green, two or three 
inches in diameter; flijwers pure white, fragrant, and no larger tlian half a dollar; a native of 
China, and quite hardy. 25 cents each. 
NYMPH^A MEXICANA. The flowers are a rich golden yellow, five inches in diameter, produced 
freely through the season until frost. 35 cents each. 
WATER HYACINTH. A veryshowy aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac rose, in trusses like a 
Hyacinth: it floats on the water by means of its curious inflated leaf stalks, forming a rosette of 
brittle, shining green leaves; it should bo grown in about three inches of water, so that the 
points of the feathery roots can enter the soil. 1 5 cents each ; $1.50 per doz. 
WATER POPPY (ii'mnaAan's Humboldti) . A pretty lit'le plant, %vith yellow flowers, resembling 
miniature Poppies; a good plant for growing in shallow water or in an aquarium. 16 cents each; 
$1.60 per doz. 
PARROT'S FEATHER iMyriophyllum proserpinacoidex). A most elegant aquatic plant; its long, 
trailing stems are clothed with whorls of the most exqusite tassel-like foliage; when trained in 
watertight hanging-baskets it soon forms a drapery of graceful verdure. 16 cents each; $1.5r 
per doz. 
THE WATER GARDEN 
By WM. TRICKER 
This new work contains nine beautiful plates and numerous smaller pictures, prepared 
with special reference to this work; describes all operations, from the growing of plants 
in tubs to the large Water Garden, planting, hybridizing, seed saving, propagation, and 
all other necessary details. Price, $2.00. 
To those interested in plants, we intimate that our profusely illustrated 
TREE AND PLANT CATALOGUE 
will be mailed free to all applicants. It contains list of Trees, Plants, Roses, 
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Fruit Trees. Berry Bushes, and Strawberry Plants; 
also, Sprayers and receipts for Fruit Tree washes. 
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