NELUMBIUMS 
THE FAMOUS LOTUS OF HISTORY 
T HIS class of plants is among the most worthy of cultivation, being about 
the most decorative, as well as the most interesting, plant to the aquatic 
grower. The foliage itself, being of a peculiar bluish green covered with 
a light bloom like a peach, lends enchantment to any garden, aquatic or other¬ 
wise. The flowers are very large, exquisitely tinted, and with a delicate, yet 
oriental, perfume. These plants are sold as dormant tubers, and should be 
planted in shallow water not over six inches deep, with plenty of rich soil. 
Plant only after settled warm weather in the spring. They are perfectly hardy 
after once being established. 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM (EGYPTIAN LOTUS) : The easiest of 
all Lotus to grow. The large flowers are a deep rose color, shading 
to cream at base of petals. (See Fig. 7, p. 15.) Dormant tubers. $1.50 ea. 
A pool of Egyptian Lotus 
THE W. B. SHAW AQUATIC GARDENS 
KENILWORTH, WASHINGTON, D. C. 
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