NEW HARDY WATER LILIES 
Unusual varieties which offer a delightful change M 
T HE magic appeal of the new and unusual is felt by 
everyone, so we try each year to offer several dis¬ 
tinctive varieties of water lilies. Although the 
hardy lilies listed are not exactly new introductions, yet 
they are varieties which, due to their popularity, be¬ 
came so scarce that it was almost impossible to obtain 
them in this country. 
We consider it a great privilege to be able to offer these rare 
beauties at this time, and the following list contains varieties of 
appealing loveliness and charm. They will bring a desirable note 
of the modern to your pool. 
GONNERE. An exceedingly double flower. The petals are snowy 
white and there are so many of them that the flower looks like 
a huge snowball. Foliage light green. A free bloomer. (Illustrated in 
color on page 17.) $3. 
SOLFATARE. At first we thought this variety was too much like 
others of the "sunset colors," but we have found much to recom¬ 
mend it. It opens up a rich cream color, shading to yellow at the 
center. Each succeeding day the color deepens until the third or 
fourth day the flower is deep apricot and bronze. $2. 
SUNRISE. As the name suggests, it is a glorious yellow that opens 
earliest of all. Enormous flowers attaining a size of eight or 
nine inches, even on young plants, easily the largest hardy lily. The 
buds are olive brown with a salmon flush. The long narrow petals 
stand at various angles, and with their curved sides anti crinkled 
tips give the appearance of a giant chrysanthemum. The general 
color is a clear yellow with a touch of fluorescent green, the stamens 
rich lemon chrome. The leaves are almost egg shaped, with wavy, 
crinkled sides, deep green above and red flecked with dark red brown 
below. Unusual in form, beauty and fragrance. $3. 
LUCIDA. In this variety we certainly have a jewel. Although first 
introduced by Marliac in 1894, it has never been available in 
great quantities. Our pond of it was a glorious sight and called 
forth great admiration. The lovely star-shaped flowers open a soft 
rose and deepen to a rosy vermilion as the flower ages. Foliage is 
mottled with brownish maroon. We recommend this variety very 
highly. $2.50. 
FORMOSA. A Marliac hybrid introduced in 1909. The flowers are 
large and when first opening are a “tender lilac-like pink,” 
according to Marliac’s description. It is one of the loveliest of the 
pinks and a great favorite with us. Sweetly scented. $2.50. 
SULTAN. A lily which has magnificent large cherry-red flowers. 
The petals are faintly tipped with white and shade in color to 
white flecked with red at the base. The sepals are white and have 
red lines. The red mahogany of the stamens enhances the beauty of 
this Nymphaea and we think Sultan is well worthy of a place among 
the best lilies. $3. 
ESCARBOUCLE. A most attractive and meritorious variety. The 
flowers are most striking in color, being a uniform vermilion- 
red. A free bloomer and a strong grower. Sure to become popular. 
$3. 
MASANIELLO. Some years ago we introduced this splendid French 
Hybrid but all too soon our stock was sold out. Lately it has 
received much attention and we are again offering this fine variety. 
Its cup-shaped flowers are pink dotted with carmine and have a most 
pleasing fragrance. A free bloomer and very desirable. Special, 
indeed, at $2. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
of NEW HARDY LILIES 
One each of the above lovely new Hardy Lilies, 
$17 
(Collection No. 226.) 
JAMES HUDSON. Although this variety was produced by Marliac 
in 1912 it never has been available to any great extent in this 
country. We have, however, been fortunate enough to work up a 
good stock and now offer it for the first time at a low price. The 
flowers are a lovely amaranth rose in color with a peculiar mauve 
reflection difficult to describe. The flowers are very large, tulip 
shaped but with pointed petals. $5. 
Marliacea rosea N. M. albida 
3 Most Popular 
Water Lilies 
Penned $ J5Q 
THE MARLIAC TRIO 
(Collection No. 19) 
This group includes three very fine 
hardy lilies of the true Marliac type. 
They are free blooming, fragrant and 
beautiful. Highly recommended for the 
small pool. Varieties may be pur¬ 
chased separately at prices indicated. 
CHROMATELLA. The most popular of the 
yellows. $1.50 each. 
MARLIAC ROSE. Large and deep rose 
color. $1.50 each. 
MARLIAC WHITE. Large sparkling 
white flower. $1.25 each. 
This collection of three distinctive 
hardy lilies, a real bargain, complete, 
for $3.50 prepaid. 
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