CATALOGUE OF AQUATIC PLANTS. 
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HARDY VARIETIES. 
NELUMBIUM. Speciosum. (Egyptian Lotus.) The well-known and 
far-famed species. The flowers, which are about a foot across when 
fully opened, are of a deep rose color, with a soft creamy white at 
bases of the petals; exquisitely fragrant. Flowering tubers, 75 cts. 
and #1.50 each. 
— Luteum. (American Lotus.) This grand Lotus is indigenous in 
several sections of the United States. It thrives under the same 
conditions as N. Speciosum, from which it differs only in the color 
of its flowers, they are of a rich, sulphur yellow tint. 75 cts. and 
#1.50 each ; $7.50 per dozen. 
— Kermesinum. Another distinct variety, bearing flowers resembling 
the Ilermosa Rose in color. Si.50 each. 
_ Album Grandiflorum. An exceedingly beautiful variety, producirg 
immense flowers of pure ivory whiteness, very scarce. $2.00 each. 
_ Album Striatum. The flowers of this variety are pure white, the 
edges of the petals aie irregularly striped and tipped with rosy car¬ 
mine. Their fragrance is quite distinct from the other sorts. $1.50 
each. 
NYMPH/EA. Alba Candidissima. The large flowering variety of 
the English water lily; flowers six inches in diameter; pure white 
with broad petals; the earliest flowering variety, and continuous until 
frost; 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per dozen. 
— Odorata. The well-known, fragrant pond lily. Its lovely, pure white 
flowers, so common in some locations, is worthy of a place among the 
choicest varieties where ever cultivated. 20 cents each ; $2.00 per dozen. 
—Odorata Gigantea. Similar in all respects to N. Odorata, but the flower is very large and full. A southern 
variety of the N. Odorata type. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per dozen. 
—Odorata Rosea (The popular pink Cape Cod Water Lily). It possesses all the desirable qualities of N. Odo¬ 
rata. The flowers are of large size, cup-shaped ; a lovely deep pink in color ; delicious fragrance and free 
bloomer ; most desirable. 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen- 
— Odorata Sulphurea. One of the very best new water lilies, with large, yellows fragrant flowers, standing a few 
inches out of the water. The leaves are deep green, beautifully mottled with reddish purple or brown spots. 
50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 
— Odorata Caroliniana. The grandest of all the Odorata type, and cannot be too highly recommended. The plant 
is robust and very free flowering, continuing until frost sets in. The flowers on well-grown specimen plants are 
very large, measuring 7 inches in diameter ; the color is of the clearest rosy pink, the faintest tint at the points 
deepening to the centre of the flower, the golden stamens reflecting a lovely salmon shade, deliciously fragrant. 
$1.50 each. 
Nelurriblum 
TENDER VARIETIES. 
NYMPHAEA. Ccerulea. (Stellata.) The flowers are a clear light blue, very delicately scented; produced in 
abundance through the season, until frost; six to eight inches across. Known as the Blue Lotus. Si 00 each. 
— Dentata. The largest and best white, night-blooming variety ; long, pointed buds, on strong stalks, opening 
horizontally; leaves deep green, with serrated edges. 50 cts. each. 
— Devoniensis. The flowers are a brilliant rosy red, producing on stout stalks standing above the water, and are 
from ten inches to twelve inches across. The leaves are deep green with reddish shades. 50 cts. each. 
— Zanzibarensis Azurea. This is similar to the true Zanzibarensis except in color, being deep, rich azure blue, 
one of the very best for general purposes. 50 cts. each. 
—Zanzibarensis Rosea. Similar in every respect to the preceding, save in color, which is a beautiful deep rose, 
under surface of leaves also red. 50 cts. each. 
EICHHORNIA Crassipes Major. (Water Hyacinth.) A very showy aquatic, bearing very freely flowers of a 
delicate lilac rose in trusses like a hyacinth. The individual blooms are two inches in diameter. It should be 
grown in about three inches of water, so that the ends of the roots can enter the soil. 15 cts. each; $1 50 
per dozen. 
LYMNANTHEMUM. Indicum. (WaterSnowflake). A very pretty floating species, with light green, roundish 
leaves and pure white flowers most beautifully fringed. 15 cts. each. 
LIMNOCHARIS. Humboldti. (The Water Poppy.) A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and yellow, 
poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water. It is a good plant for growing in shallow water or an 
aquarium. 15 cts. each ; $1.-50 per dozen. 
MYRIOPHYLLUM. Proserpinacoides. (Parrot’s Feather.) An aquatic hanging plant is a novelty indeed, 
and we have it to perfection in this dainty litle jewel. Its long trailing stems are clothed with whorls of the 
most exquisite foliage, as finely cut as the leaves of the Cypress Vine, and much more delicate. Planted in 
a water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
CYPERUS. Papyrus. This is the true Egyptian Paper Plant. It grows finely in shallow water with rich soil, and 
makes a splendid companion for flowering aquatics. It will also flourish and make a fine clump in the garden, 
with no more water than Cannas require to make them do well. 25 cts. each. 
ZIZANIA. Aquatica. Wild Rice. This native aquatic annual is very ornamental in the Water Garden; its 
graceful panicles of bloom are produced on stalks five to ten feet high ; should be grown in shallow water. 
10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per dozen. 
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