THE LOTUS 
(Nelumbiums) 
Perhaps no plant carries such an atmosphere of 
ancient lore—of history, mystery, religion and ro¬ 
mance, as does the Lotus—the sacred flower of many 
nations. The lovely Lotus blossom is borne on tall 
stems towering above handsome leaves. It begins to 
bloom in June and continues to flower generously 
throughout August. 
Tubers are for sale only in March and April. After 
that Nelumbiums—or Lotus—must be purchased in 
tubs, as they do not blossom well when disturbed. 
Shiroman —This superb variety, with large, full, 
double snow-white flowers, borne on stalks well 
above the foliage, is a vigorous grower, free flower¬ 
ing and very hardy. Dormant tubers, $5.00; tub 
plants, $6.00. 
Album striatum —A beautiful globular flower, pure 
white; petals delicately striped and margined rich 
carmine; exquisitely fragrant. A distinct and very 
choice variety.Each $2.50; tub Plants $5.00 
Roseum plenum —A magnificent variety with large, 
full, double, bright rose flowers. This is one of the 
finest Nelumbiums in cultivation. 
Each $5.00; tub Plants $7.50 
Speciosum —(Egyptian Lotus.) Exquisite flowers 
of a beautiful rose color; vigorous and free flower¬ 
ing.Each $2.50; tub Plants $5.00 
Album Grandiflorum —Flowers pure white, large 
and fragrant.Each $2.50; tub Plants $5.00 
