Hardy Water Lilies—Cont. 
RED AND VERMILION SHADES 
GLORIOSA. A lily that is correctly named since it is so exceed- 
' ingly glorious that we recommend it as the basis of 
every collection. Let us assure you that Gloriosa, without doubt, sets 
a standard among hardy lilies and beautiful flowers. Its blossom is a 
truly remarkable red and is often 6 to 7 inches across, perfect in 
form and rather double. Its perfume is similar to that of apple 
blossoms. It is thoroughly at home in pool or lake, and its char¬ 
acteristic small leaf-spread and large blossoms made an ideal plant 
for tub culture. (Illustrated in color, on page 28.) Never before have 
we been able to offer this choice lily at this low price.$2.50 
ATTRACTION. The petals are garnet red tipped with rose flecked 
white. Its sepals are almost white with faint rose streaks. As 
the blossom ages, the color becomes a rich, deep red with garnet- 
streaked sepals. Its stamens are of a rich mahogany tipped with yel¬ 
low. Under favorable conditions blooms attain 8 inches across. $3.50. 
JAMES BRYDON. You will find this a superb variety, being a free- 
grower with rosy, crimson flowers that are 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter. (See color illustration below.) $3. 
RED LAYDEKER (Laydekeri Fulgens). A new variety that prom¬ 
ises to become very popular. The blooms are a rich amaranth- 
red ; the sepals, white shading to a rose-pink. The stamens are fiery 
red. $2. 
ESCARBOUCLE. Striking, uniform, vermilion-red. For complete 
description, (see page 13.) $3. 
LAYDEKERI PURPUREA. This variety has been very popular. The 
blooms are a rich amaranth-red. the sepals white, shading to 
rose-pink, and the stamens fiery red. $1.75. 
RENE GERARD. This is the queen of all hardy Nymohaeas. Flow¬ 
ers are sometimes ten inches across and very distinct in form 
with numerous petals, wide at the base, curling at the edges and 
tapering to waxy points. Their prevailing color is a charming blend 
of deep old rose which is produced by myriads pf tiny flecks of 
crimson on a white background. $4. 
CONQUEROR. Similar in form to Attraction but is a more prolific 
bloomer. It is a much brighter red and the inside of the sepals 
is white, making a pronounced contrast with the petals. A free 
grower and free bloomer. $3. 
ELLISIANA. A “recovered” variety. The great collection of Marliac 
Bros, was so depleted during the great war that many of the 
fine varieties had to be worked up from exceedingly small stocks. 
We were fortunate in having some of these in our collection and 
have been successful in propagating a limited number. Ellisiana is 
one of the-e. A very choice variety, bearing bright vermilion red 
flowers. Not a large flower or a rampant grower, but truly a 
charming variety. $2.50. 
SULTAN. Magnificent cherry-red flowers. (For complete description 
of this new lily, see page 13.) $3. 
NEWTON. The very large star-shaped flowers are a pleasing rosy 
vermilion with striking white sepals. Long, orange colored 
stamens. An unusual and beautiful variety. $3.50. 
ATROPURPUREA. One of the darkest of the crimson flowering 
varieties. The points of the petals are slightly incurved. Flow¬ 
ers of large size with golden yellow stamens. Leaves deep green on 
top and purplish red underneath. Truly a magnificent red water 
lily. $3.50. 
WATER LILIES AN INSPIRATION TO 
THIS CUSTOMER 
“Dear Sir: The lilies came through beauti¬ 
fully and I am wonderfully pleased. I received 
them June 1st, late afternoon. Upon opening 
the box found a beautiful blue flower on the 
Dauben lily; fully bloomed, also a full bloom 
flower on the Water Poppy as well as on the 
Water Snowflake. Many, many thanks for the 
good shape and size of everything. 
“We have bank troubles here, too, as well as 
a hard time with depression, but with 
the lilies to bloom and the others to 
greet me each day, I feel as though 
I could conquer the world. 
“Thanking you again, Edna C. Abbott, 
507 Oneida St., Joliet, Illinois.” 
“QUITE DELIGHTED” 
“Gentlemen: This will acknowledge 
receipt, last week, of my order of water 
plants from your company. 
“These plants were all in excellent 
condition when received and I was en¬ 
tirely satisfied with them all. 
“The plants are growing rapidly and I’m 
quite delighted with them. Hope I shall have 
occasion to order from your firm again soon. 
Sincerely. Mrs. S. F. Gaither, 2312 Wilder St., 
Chattanooga, Tenn.” 
JAMES BRYDON 
(Left) 
A fine American variety named in 
honor of one of America’s splendid gar¬ 
deners. Stock has been limited for a 
long time but a considerable number 
are available now. A superb variety, 
producing rosy carmine, cup-shaped 
flowers of large size. Foliage deep red 
with bronze tints. $3. 
There are no finer plants than those ive sell. 
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