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Hardy Varieties 
The following list of Water-Lilies comprises the finest of the 
hardy sorts. The colors are shades of pink, red, yellow, and 
white. (There is no blue hardy Water-Lily.) We offer them 
planted and growing in boxes ready to set in your pool, or as 
dormant tubers. Ready for shipment in May. 
Chromatella. Lovely canary-yellow petals, cupping deeper 
yellow stamens, with a background of beautiful brown, maroon, 
and glossy green leaves. Boxed $2.50. Tubers $1.50. 
Comanche. Its first petals unfold a lustrous orange, blushing to 
copper-crimson as the days go by. The orange stamens offer 
a pleasing contrast. It lends itself charmingly to any color 
scheme. A dependable and hardy Lily, equally desirable for 
either tub or pool. Boxed $2.50. Tubers $1.50. 
Gladstone. This is the finest and largest white Water-Lily. The 
blooms of brilliant white are often 6 to 8 inches across and 
have yellow stamens. Boxed $2.50. Tubers $1.50. 
Gloriosa. This glorious red variety has all of the characteristics 
of an ideal Lily. It blooms constantly from May until Fall and 
gives a lavish display of deep claret-red blossoms. The flowers 
are ideal for cutting. Boxed $3.00. Tubers $2.00. 
Gonnere. One of the purest whites, very double, and free bloom¬ 
ing. The flowers are so double that it looks like a large snow¬ 
ball. Boxed $3.50. Tubers $2.50. 
James Brydon. This is a very fine hardy Lily. Flowers measure 
from 5 to 6 inches across. Broad, massive petals, concave and 
incurving, giving the flower a cup shape. It is a rich rose- 
crimson. An early bloomer and you can count on its being in 
bloom every day. Boxed $3.50. Tubers $2.50. 
Morning Glory. Its delicate pink petals, charmingly assembled, 
combined with its haunting fragrance and vigorous growth, 
make this Lily a favorite. Boxed $3.50. Tubers $2.50. 
Pink Opal. An alluring deep pink. Its dainty round petals form 
a shallow cup-shaped blossom which lifts slightly above the 
water. Boxed $2.50. Tubers $1.50. 
Rose Arey. A very sweet-scented, bright cerise, pink Lily. The 
flowers are large, up to eight inches in diameter, and it is one 
of the finest and most desirable of all the pinks. Boxed $2.50. 
Tubers $1.50. 
Sultan. The flowers are of a very attractive red, deepening from 
rose to a cherry-red towards the heart. You have more for 
your money in this Lily than any other we have to offer. Boxed 
$2.50. Tubers $1.50. 
Sunrise. The largest and earliest hardy Lily. The petals are a 
vivid yellow, belying its name. The stamens are a rich lemon- 
chrome. Leaves deep green above and red flecked with a dark 
brown underneath. Fragrant. Boxed $3.50. Tubers $2.50. 
Begonias 
RECOMMENDED FOR 
GROWING IN SHADY 
AND SEMDSHADED 
SPACES 
Summer bedding and pot-plants of spectacular 
beauty. The enormous, single, frilled or double 
flowers are held well above the foliage, display¬ 
ing a rich color-range from scarlet to white, 
through shades of yellow, orange, and pink. 
Start the bulbs indoors and put outdoors when 
the ground is warm. Highly recommended for moist soil in 
shady or half-shady places. 
SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A profusion of vari-colored 
flowers of great beauty, 4 inches or more across. 
Scarlet Orange Salmon White 
Crimson Yellow Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100 
SINGLE FRILLED TUBEROUS-ROOTED. Single flowers, 
beautifully frilled and fringed on the outer edges. 
Salmon Orange Scarlet Yellow 
Crimson White Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100 
DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A double-flowering form. 
Salmon Orange Scarlet Yellow 
Crimson White Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100 
BEGONIA PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING. We can supply 
plants in pots. These will be found of the greatest value to those 
who plant their gardens late in June. See page 103. 
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Single Frilled Tuberous-Rooted Begonia 
Water 
Lilies 
