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NYMPH./EA MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA. A charming variety. The general habit of the piant 
is similar to Nymphxa Candidissima, and it succeeds admirably under the same conditions. The leaves are 
mottled with brown when in a young state, and its large fragrant flowers, which are a beautiful clear yellow 
with bright, orange stamens, are produced from early spring until destroyed by frost. A great acquisition. 50 
cts. each. 
TENDER VARIETIES. 
NYMPH^A CCERULEA. (Stellata.) One of the choicest of all Nymphasas. The flowers are a clear light 
blue, very delicately scented; produced in abundance through the season, until frost; six to eight inches across. 
Native of Egypt and other parts of Africa. Also known as the Blue Lotus. $1.00 each. 
NYMPH^A DENTATA. The largest and best white, night-blooming variety ; flowers of the largest size ; long, 
pointed buds, on strong stalks, opening horizontally ; leaves deep green, with serrated edges. Native of Sierra 
Leone. 50 cts. each. 
NYMPH^A DEVONIENSIS. T his is one of the very choicest Water Lilies in cultivation, and indispensable 
in a moderate collection. The flowers are a brilliant rosy red, a most pleasing color by artificial light, pro¬ 
duced on stout stalks standing above the water, and are from 10 inches to 12 inches across. The leaves are 
deep green with reddish shade. 50 cts. each. 
AZUREA. This is 
except in color, being 
very best for general 
NYMPH/EA ZANZIBARENSIS 
similar to the true Zanzibarensis 
deep, rich azure blue, one of the 
purposes. 50 cts. each. 
NYMPH^EA ZANZIBARENSIS ROSEA. Similar in 
every respect to the preceding, save in color, which is a 
beautiful deep rose, under surface of leaves also red; 
should be in every collection; very choice. 50 cts. 
each. 
EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES MAJOR. (Water Hya¬ 
cinth.) A very showy aquatic, bearing very freely 
flowers of a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a hyacinth. 
The individual blooms are 2 inches in diameter. It 
should be grown in about 3 inches of water, so that the 
ends of the roots can enter the soil. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
LYMNANTHEMUM INDICUM. (Water Snowflake.) 
A very pretty floating species, with light green, round¬ 
ish leaves and pure white flowers most beautifully 
fringed. 25 cts. each. 
LIMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI. (The Water Poppy.) 
A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and 
yellow, 
It is a 
poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water, 
good plant for growing in shallow' water or an aqua¬ 
rium. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
MYRIOPHYLLUM PROSERPINACOIDES. (Par- 
rot’s Feather.) An aquatic hanging plant is a novelty 
indeed, and we have it to perfection in this dainty little jewel. Itslong 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 doz. 
CYPERUS PAPYRUS. This is the true Egyptian Paper Plant. It grows finely in shallow w'ater 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 w’ell. 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 5 to 10 feet high ; should be grown in shallow water. 10 cts. 
each ; 75 cts. per doz. 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS (Corporation) 
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Success with House Plants. 
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