Rene' Gerard—This is the queen of all hardy nymphaeas. You 
will find the flowers are of exceptional size. Sometimes they 
are 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 ot 
deep old rose which is produced by myriads of tiny flecks ot 
crimson on a white background. It is a splendid recent intro¬ 
duction from L’ Etablissements Latour-Marliac, Temple-sur-Lot, 
France; one of the aristocrats - 
Robinsonia— The floating flowers of this distinct variety are diffi¬ 
cult to describe, but may be said to have a ground color ot yel¬ 
low overlaid with purplish-red, the general effect being dar 
orange-red; very hardy and strong bloomers - ?1.5U 
Rose Arey—This water lily is a plant of exceptional merit in ev¬ 
ery respect, attested by it being awarded a silver medal by the 
New York Horticultural Society. The flowers, a deep-cerise 
pink, sometimes reach 8 inches in diameter. The petals are 
pointed and have a noticeable curl that gives the effect of 
darker shading near the edges. We consider Rose Arey one of 
the best of the Odorata type - 8--UU 
Sioux—A splendid lily whose flowers are a rich coppery yellow; 
they change in shade to amber red as the flower ages. it is 
decidedly star-shaped and second only to the Comanche. Very 
hardy; flowers profusely - vS ' 
Somptuosa— This variety of French origin is exceedingly beauti¬ 
ful and attractive. The flowers are good size, very double and 
fragrant. The outer petals are rosy pink, gradually deepen¬ 
ing toward the center, and highly spotted with a deeper shade 
of color. Deep orange stamens complete the color combina¬ 
tion of this excellent variety; quite early - $2.00 
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 -* ' 
Hardy ?{ymphaea 
Camanche 
Sunrise—Absolutely the best yellow water lily grown The flow¬ 
ers are immense, averaging over 10 inches in diameter and 
borne in steady succession from earliest spring till late in fall. 
Beautiful sulphur yellow in color, with an indescribable natural 
grace resembling the tropical night bloomers, and one of the 
most admired lilies in our pools. When well-grown the plant 
is enormous with huge green leaves flushed and mottled with 
red. Does well in deep water and stands crowding $3.00 
Tuberosa Richardsoni—Flowers pure white and quite double. No 
variety in our Water Garden is admired more than this lm- 
mense snowball-like flower, 8 inches in diameter $1.50 
Vera Louise—This has a flower we have long sought; a free- 
blooming white lily comparable in quality to the finest colored 
Marliacs. It was first found in the ponds of Mr. F. I . Wright 
and named for his daughter. Apparently, the Vera Louise is a 
cross between Gladstone and Marliac Rose. It has the broad 
white petals and cup-shaped flowers of the former and the red 
brown sepals with inner flesh tints of the latter. Hardy $2.50 
Wm. Doogue—A magnificent lily. Flowers of a beautiful shell- 
pink color, cup shaped and very double, of free growth and 
flowering continuously throughout the season -$1.50 
Hardy Nymphaea 
Robinsonia, 
American Lotus, 
Tropical Nymphaea 
Rubra and 
Sagittaria Broadleaf 
Wrw,.*$T.,s« 
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