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AQUATIC PLANTS FORM A DESIRABLE ADDITION TO.ANY GARDEN. 
Aquatic, Bog and 
GUNNERA (Chilian Rhubarb ), handsome bold 
foliage plants, leaf stalk 4 ft. to 
6 ft. long, and the .leaves often 
exceed 6 ft. across ; requires 
shelter from the wind, and rich 
treatment in a sunny position, 
with a little winter protection in 
exposed situations. 
308 manicata, 3 ft. to 6 ft., the largest 
leaved plant in cultivation, viii. 
2/6 and 3/6. 
310 scabra, 3 ft. to 6 ft., with prickly 
leaf stalks, viii. i/- and 1/6. 
HEMEROCALLIS (T)ay Lilies), 4c]., 6d. and 
9d. See page 33. 
IRIS. 
§ pseudo acoris vars., 4d. each, 
see page 5 1 
t§ Ksempferi vars., i/- each. See 
page 50. 
t§ Siblrica vars., 4<l. each. Seepage?!. 
JUNCUS (Rush). 
§ 312 effusus spiralis, a curious Rush with 
spreading corkscrew-like leaves, 
vii.-viii. 6d. 
LIATRIS (Button Snake Root), 4(1. Seepage 35. 
LINNfEA borealis, blush white, 6d. See page 
35 - 
LOBELIA iittoralis, white flowers, 6d. See 
page 37. 
cardinalis, deep red flowers, 4d. See page 
52 - 
syphilitica, blue and white flowers, 4d. 
and 6d. See page 52. 
LYCHNIS chalcedonica (Russian Campion), 
scarlet flowers, 4CI. See page 37. 
flos-cuculi fl. pi,, double pink, 6d. See 
page 37 - 
LYSIMACHIA (Loose Strife), 4d. See page 37. 
LYTHRUM (Purple Loose Strife), 4d. See 
page 37. 
MECONOPSIS Wallichii (Himalayan Poppy), 
6d. See page 38. 
Nepalensis, pd. See page 37. 
MENYANTHES (Buck-bean) (Bo^-Bean), 
§ 314 trifoliata, clustered fragrant star- 
like flowers of white and reddish- 
pink completely covered above 
with a delicate tangled white 
beard ; vi.-viii. 6d. 
§ MYOSOTIS palustris, 4d. ^ See page 
seraperflorens, 4d. 1 38. 
NIEREMBERGIA, bhisli white flowers, 6d, 
See page, 38. 
NUPHAR (Yellow Water Lily), 
t* 318 advena (The American Yellow Water 
Lily), quite hardv, large incurved 
deep yellow petals. 2/6. 
• 319 lulea (English Yellow Water Lily), 
handsome Caltha like flowers, 
rich yellow, quick grower, i /- 
and I /6. 
Marsh Plants — continued, 
NYMPH^A (Water Lily), The introduction- 
during recent years of the lovely 
hybrid forms of the Water Lily 
has given an added charm, the- 
colours range from pure white, 
through rose, pink, yellow, to 
intense crimson. They should be 
planted in April or May, on 
mounds of rich soil, or in mud, so- 
that the crowns arc not less than 
I I ft. or more than 2 ft. below the 
I surface of the water. Winter and 
I Summer. Flowers begin to open 
j in June, and there is a constant 
display until the appearance of 
frost. 
* 321 alba, common white, a beautiful- 
native of England, i/- & 1/6. 
* 324 “ Aurora,” a beautiful variety which 
changes colour from rose- yellow 
the first day, to deep red on the 
third day after opening. 3/6. 
* 329 Ellisiana, a combination of brilliant 
colours, petals bright vermilion- 
red, stamens orange, one of the 
best. 10/6. 
* 331 “ Gloriosa,” rich red flowers 7 in. 
in diameter, with red stamens, 
beautifully scented ; a grand 
variety. F.C.C., R.H.S. 10/6. 
* 333 Laydekeri lilacea, flowers rosy-lilac. 
with orange-red stamens, a dainty 
and refino(l flower. 5/- 
* 336 lucida, a magnificent variety, large 
flowers, petals rose-vermilion pass- 
ing to pink-white at the tips, 
handsome leaves marbled brown. 
5 /- 
* 338 Marliacea albida, enormous milk- 
white flowers, outside petals flaked 
with pink at the base, very vigor 
ous, ^/6. 
* 340 carnea, delicate blush, or flesh 
tint, vanilla scented, a charming 
variety. 3/6. 
* 341 chromatella, clear yellow, with 
bright orange stamens, continuous 
bloomer ; a great acquisition. 2/6. 
* 343 rosea, a fragrant flower of soft 
rose colour, varying to a lovely 
pink. 5/- 
* 346 odorata exquisita, fine deep pink, 
golden-yellow stamens, sweetly- 
scented flowers, standing 4 in. to 
5 in., out of the water. 5/- 
* 348 rosea, fragrant bright rose 
flowers with yellow centre and 
narrow petals ; rare and lovely, 
5 /- 
*350 ^ — sulphurea grandiflora, a splen- 
did yellow <jf immense size, very 
fragrant ; leaves beautifully 
marked with brown. 3/6. 
* 352 Robinson!, flowers a wonderful 
combination of violet red, ver- 
milion, and yellow ochre, ex- 
quisitely blended ; leaves hand 
somely marbled. 5/- 
