Fig. 4 — N. Robinsoni, a beautiful orange red, and N. Marliacea Chromatella, a large 
non-changcable yellow (see p. 9 and 10). 
NYMPHAEA MRS. RICHMOND: The largest and most beautiful of 
our hardy water lilies. A perfectly formed blossom with waxen 
petals of delicate violet rose. Longest blooming season. ... A 
magnificent lily. $5.00 ea. 
NYMPHAEA SOMPTUOSA: Originated in France, exceedingly large 
bloom. Its waxy double petals are pink faintly tinted with lavender 
and flecked with a deeper shade, a striking contrast to its deep orange 
stamens. A highly decorative, long and profuse bloomer, delightful 
fragrance . $3.00 ea. 
NYMPHAEA RADIANCE: A new lily introduced by us two seasons ago, 
having a beautiful bloom with semi-pointed petals of an iridescent 
shell pink that gives a two-tone effect. A sturdy, excellent bloomer 
that requires plenty of room. $1.50 ea. 
N. ARETHUSA: A free flowering variety with flowers of large size and 
a brilliant crimson pink color. Desirable. $2.50 ea. 
N. ROBINSONI: Large floating flowers of a dark orange red, changing 
and deepening its color with age as other yellows do. Attracts instant 
attention. A free bloomer, and should be in every collection. See 
Fig. 4, page 9. $2.50 ea. 
N. PAUL HARIOT: A splendid variety with flowers of large size, canary 
yellow in color, shading into rich apricot as the flower grows older. 
An extremely desirable variety. $3.00 ea. 
'THE W. B. SHAW AQUATIC GARDENS 
KENILWORTH, WASHINGTON, D. C. 
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