WATER LILIES OR NYMPHEAS 
Sow in pots or pans of good soil, submerging 
the pot so that at least two inches of water is 
above it. Keep in full sun at room temperatures. 
Transfer when large enough to rich mud in out¬ 
side pool. 
The varieties listed here are usually treated as 
annuals, beginning to flower in June from early 
sown seed. They may also be carried over win¬ 
ter in damp sand in a warm cellar. 
UNIFORM PRICE, pkt. 20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
NYMPHEA DENTATA SUPERBA—L a r g e s t 
pure white Water Lily. Desirable. 
N. GEORGE HUSTER—Rich crimson. 
N. STELLATA—Clear blue, held well above the 
water. Honey-scented. 
N. OVALIFOLIA—A fragrant giant. White, be¬ 
coming suffused azure blue. 
N. STURTEVANTI—-Like gigantic brightest red 
double Tulips. 
N. ZANZIBARIENSIS—Dark blue-purple. 
N. Z ANZIBARIEN SIS AZUREA — Varying 
shades of clear blue. 
N. ZANZIBARIENSIS ROSEA—Here are the 
rose shades. Very free. 
N. BISSETTI—Velvety clear pink. 
N. BLUE BEAUTY—Fire blue. 
OFFER 43A5—One pkt. each of above for $1.75, 
NYMPHEA BLEND—A mixture of the listed 
kinds, and others, in careful color balance. Pkt. 
15c; spec. pkg. 35c; y 8 oz. $1.00. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
These are fully hardy aquatic perennials, but 
culture from seed is as above. 
NYMPHEA ALBA—Great Swedish Water Lily. 
Large pure white flowers. Good. Pkt. 20c; spec, 
pkg. 50c. - 
NYMPHEA TETRAGONA—Snowy flowers with 
golden stamens. Blossoms are only two inches 
across, but there are many of them. This species 
fits the smaller pool. Pkt. 20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
NYMPHEA HARDY PINK—Shades of pink and 
rose. Rare, and very beautiful. Plant this as 
soon as you receive it. Pkt. 25c; spec. pkg. 60c. 
OFFER 44A5—One pkt. ea. of the three for 60c. 
THE LOTUS 
Nelumbiums in blend, pale and deep pink, 
white, and pure yellow. Fully hardy, and will 
grow in shallow lake, pool, or the backwater of a 
stream. A beautiful flower. Large nut-like seeds. 
7 for 25c; 25 for 70c; 100 for $2.25. 
AGAPANTHUS OR AFRICAN LILY 
The Nile Lily comes easily from Seed, and es¬ 
tablished plants will throw hundreds of flowers 
in a season, on two to four foot stems. Clus¬ 
tered and perfumed trumpets in rare shades of 
blue, amethyst and indigo. Sometimes there will 
be pale sapphire overlays, or rarely enamel white. 
Agapanthus needs plenty of water. It may be 
grown in large pots or tubs, or even directly in 
the border. Will winter in a fairly light cellar. 
This blended strain is saved from a fine private 
collection, ehtbmz. Pkt. 15c; spec. pkg. 35c- V± 
oz. ano *. * 
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