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Gorgeous Hardy Water Lilies 
The Hardy Water Lilies are descended from the native species found in our American ponds, crossed with other hardy species from 
Europe. Given protection from actual freezing, they will live through the winter and bloom again and again. 
White 
GLADSTONE—The largest Hardy White. The flow¬ 
er forms a great cup, like purest white china partly 
filled with great golden stamens. A free bloomer 
producing flowers 6 to 8 ins. across_ _§1.00 
GONNERE—A fine, double white. Very fragrant and 
a free bloomer $2.00 
MARLIAC WHITE (Albido)—Very dependable. The 
large white flower has sepals touched with pink 
and light yellow stamens at center. The leaves are 
unusually attractive....$ .75 
ODORATA GIGANTEA—Native American variety 
from the Southwest. The large pure white flowers 
are extremely fragrant. A vigorous prolific grower 
requiring more depth of water and more room to 
spread than most varieties. Especially desirable for 
beautifying a natural pond.......40c 
Pink and Rose 
EUGENIA DE LAND—An exquisite deep rose-pink 
of the Odorata type. The flowers are extra large 
with long pointed petals and yellow stamens. Flow¬ 
ers float on the surface ....$1.25 
MARLIAC PINK (Rosea)—The sepals and petals are 
a deep pink shading to a delicate rose at the petal 
tips. The flowers are large and fragrant, excellent 
for cutting. Easily grown; one of the best.$1.00 
HELEN FOWLER—Excellent for the small tank be¬ 
cause it requires less room than most varieties. The 
flower is fragrant and of good size..—$1.00 
LUCIDA—A handsome, star-shaped flower. The col¬ 
or changes from a soft rose to a deep rose-vermil- 
lion, of great brilliance and beauty.$2.00 
MASANIELLO—A very fine pink from France. The 
cup-shaped flowers are a very delicate shade of 
pink, dotted with carmine, unlike any other va¬ 
riety. A vigorous grower and a prolific bloomer. 
$1.00 
PINK OPAL—You'll want this for cutting as well 
as for display. The flower is of medium size, deep 
pink in color. The round bud opens into a pink 
star which stands well above the water ._75c 
ROSE AREY—A fine pink of the Odorata type. De¬ 
liciously fragrant. Should be in every collection. 
The brilliant pink petals are pointed and incurved. 
The rich yellow stamens form a center of molten 
gold. It is a dependable bloomer; flowers which 
often measure 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Sl.50 
ROSE MAGNOLIA—A beautiful, upstanding pink 
rose. The flower is of medium size from 4 to 5 
inches across, of an exquisite shade of pink 75c 
SOMPTUOSA—An enormous very full petaled fra¬ 
grant flower of French origin. The petals are a 
beautiful rose pink. The stamens are an unusual 
deep orange. Very double. Free flowering__$1.50 
Red 
ATTRACTION—A large water lily of French origin. 
The flowers often measure 8 ins. across. The color 
at first is a garnet red flecked with white. The 
sepals are almost white. The stamens are deep 
mahogany tipped with yellow.$2.50 
CONQUEROR—An immense bright red flower of 
French origin. The inside of the sepals are white, 
contrasting strongly with the bright red petals $1.75 
ESCARBOUCLE—The most brilliant and in the opin¬ 
ion of many the finest of all reds. The petals are 
an even vermillion red. This is a vigorous grower 
and a free bloomei . $2.50 
GLORIOSA—The flower opens in a deep rose red 
and deepens in color until it is a rich dark red. 
The flowers are of good size, often 5 to 6 ins. 
across. A dependable bloomer .... $2.00 
JAMES BRYDON—The flowers of moderate size, 
4 to 5 inches in diameter, are of a rich, rosy crim¬ 
son color. A prolific bloomer.. . $2.50 
Yellow 
CHROMATELLA (Marliac Yellow)—The canary yel¬ 
low petals surround stamens of deeper yellow. The 
foliage is unusually attractive.. .$1.00 
SUNRISE—The most useful of all yellow varieties, 
because of the ease with which it is grown, the 
length of the blooming season and its rich beauty. 
The flowers are’of huge size and the first to open 
in the morning. The petals are long, narrow and 
crinkly giving the flowers a chrysanthemum-like 
effect. ____$2.00 
Changeable Colors 
As the name implies, the Hardy Water Lilies in 
this group change their colors as the flowers open. 
AURORA—All the colors of a summer dawn are 
embodied in this lovely and interesting Lily. The 
first day, the flowers are a soft rosy apricot. Grad¬ 
ually, the color deepens until by the third day, it 
is a rich red......$1.00 
COMANCHE—The largest, and many think it the 
finest, of the Changeable Hardy Water Lilies. Al 
first the big, beautiful flowers are of a rich apricot. 
Gradually, the color deepens to a dark coppery 
orange, flushed with red. A real gem $1.25 
PAUL HARJOT—Interesting because of the complete 
color transformation which every flower undergoes. 
The flower opens as light yellow. It changes to rose 
pink and finally to deep copper red..._.$1.50 
Special Collections of Hardy and Tropical Water Lilies 
Descriptions of the Hardy and Tropical Lilies in the Collections below may be found by referring to the various color groups. 
COLLECTION NO. I 
Mansaniello, Popular Pink .Sl.00 
Chromatella, Distinctive Yellow 1.00 
Odorata Gigantea, White Native.40 
COLLECTION NO. 4 
Gloriosa, Splendid Red 
Chromatella, Distinctive Yellow 
$ 2.00 
1.00 
Value 
Collection Price 
$2.40 
1.75 
COLLECTION NO. 2 
Marliac White, White... 
Rose Arey, Pink . 
-$ -75 
1.50 
Value .$3.00 
Collection Price 2.50 
COLLECTION NO. 5 
Marliac White, Pure White.75 
Comanche, Rich Changeable Apricot 1.25 
Conqueror, Bright Red .. 1.75 
Value .$2.25 
Collection Price 1.75 
COLLECTION NO. 3 
Marliac Rosea, Pink...... $1.00 
Marliac White, White . 75 
Chromatella, Distinctive Yellow . 1.00 
Value .$2.75 
Collection Price 2.25 
-.$3.75 
Value - 
Collection Price 3.00 
COLLECTION NO. 6 
Sunrise, Largest Yellow . $2.00 
Attraction, Large Dark Red_2.50 
Gonnerc, White _ 2.00 
COLLECTION NO. 7 
DAY-BLOOMERS 
Blue Beauty, Blue ._.$2.00 
Mrs. Geo. H. Pring, White_ 1.50 
Zanzibar Rosea. Pink_ 1.50 
Value . $5.00 
Collection Price 4.00 
COLLECTION NO. 8 
Henry Shaw, Blue $1.50 
Mrs. C. W. Ward, Pink_ 1.50 
Janice, White _... . 2.00 
Value 
COLLECTION NO. 10 
Blue Beauty, Tropical, Blue... 
Gloriosa, Hardy, Red . 
Marliac White, Hardy, White. 
Value 
.$ 2.00 
... 2.00 
... .75 
...$4.75 
Collection Price 3.75 
COLLECTION NO. II 
Sunrise, Hardy, Yellow $2.00 
Marmorata, Tropical. Blue 1.50 
Frank Trelease, Night, Red . 1.50 
Value .$6.50 
Collection Price 5.50 
_$5.00 
Collection Price 4.00 
COLLECTION NO. 9 
DAY- & NIGHT-BLOOMERS 
Lotus Dentata, Night, White .$1.25 
Frank Trelease, Night, Red . 1.50 
Blue Beauty, Day, Blue . 2.00 
General Pershing, Day, Pink. — 2.25 
Value ...... $7.00 
Collection Price 5.50 
Value ..$5.00 
Collection Price 4.00 
COLLECTION NO. 12 
NIGHT-BLOOMING TROPICALS 
Devonshire, Red . $1.00 
Juno, Superb White ... 1.75 
Bisset, Pink 1.50 
Value .$4.25 
Collection Price 3.90 
Lotus-Egyptian Pink, American Yellow and Japanese White 
EGYPTIAN LOTUS—The sacred flower of story and 
legend. Beautful large, pink flowers, borne on long 
stems. Unique seed pods. Flowers and leaves are 
thrust far out of the water. Fragrant ..$1.50 
AMERICAN LOTUS—Grows wild in some sections of 
America. The brilliant yellow flowers measure from 
8 to 10 inches across. Good for contrast with the 
Sacred Lotus of Egypt___$1.50 
Our Price for All Three Lotus 
JAPANESE LOTUS—The best white lotus, carrying 
the traditions of old Japan. The flowers are large 
and deliciously fragrant. Easily grown. Very beau¬ 
tiful -- .. ....$1.50 
See back cover for shipping terms on plants 
Ramapo Water Gardens 
Mahwah New Jersey 
Wise water gardeners imitate Nature, combining Shallow Water and Bog Plants with their 
Water Lilies to form a miniature water-scape. 
BUTTERFLY LILY—Tall canna-like plant, bearing 
large white or yellow flowers.3 for $1.00 
CAT-TAIL—A favorite native swamp plant. 
3 for $.40; $1.00 per doz. 
FLOATING HEART-—Leaves resemble miniature wa¬ 
ter lilies. Bright yellow blossoms. 
4 for $.50; $1.25 per dozen 
FORGET-ME-NOT—For edging pool. Clear blue 
flowers with yellow eye. $.15 each; $1.25 per doz. 
GIANT ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria sagiitifoliaJ — 
Large arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers of 
good size_$.30 each; 3 for $.75; 6 for $1.10 
GREEN TARO (Colocasia indica)—A bright green 
ornamental pool-edge plant. $.30 each; 3 for $.75 
IMPERIAL TARO (Colocasia Antiquorum Illustris) 
—Violet and blotched brown leaves_$.65 each 
IRIS PSEUDACORUS (Yellow Flag)—Very hardy. 
3 for $.65; $1.75 per dozen 
IRIS VERSICOLOR (Blue Flag)—Native American 
species_3 for $.65; $1.75 per dozen 
JAPANESE TARO (Violet stem Taro)—Beautiful- 
blue green leaf and violet stems-$1.25 each 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)—A dec¬ 
orative native plant with broad leaves and spikes 
of fiery red flowers. Height, 2 ft. 
$.30 each; 3 for $.75 
PAPYRUS (Egyptian Paper Plant)—Grows in shal¬ 
low water attaining height of from 5 to 8 ft. 
$.30 each; 3 for S.75 
PARROT FEATHER—Excellent for trailing over 
fountain, or planting at base of taller plants. 
Feathery parrot green tendrils spread into a carpet. 
4 for $.50; $1.50 per dozen 
PICKEREL RUSH—Broad, flat leaves with pretty 
blue flowers. Height 2 ft._.$.30 each; 3 for $.75 
PRIMROSE WILLOW—Slim, graceful plants with 
bright yellow blossoms. $.30 each; 3 for $.75 
SAURURUS CERNUNS—A hardy bog plant with a 
dense terminal spike of fragrant flowers. 
$.30 each; 3 for $.75 
SPIRAL PALM—A plant somewhat like the Um¬ 
brella Palm from Brazil. _$.30 Each; 3 for S.75 
UMBRELLA PALM—Shallow 
distinctive. 
pools or bogs. Very 
$.30 each; 3 for $.75 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG—A long, graceful, 
swordlike leaf. 2 ft. high. ..$.35 each; 3 for $.90 
WATER HYACINTH (Creeping)—Plant in mud; it 
will grow to surface, then creep among water lily 
pads. Produces spikes of pale blue flowers. 
$.40 each; 3 for $1.00 
WATER HYACINTH (Floating)—A floating plant 
bearing pale blue flowers on hyacinth-like spikes. 
$.10 each; 3 for $.25 
WATER PLANTAIN — Pretty heart-shaped leaves 
about a foot out of water.-$.10 each; 3 for $.25 
WATER POPPY—Leaves float on water. Flowers 
resemble yellow California poppies. Almost ever- 
blooming. _4 for $.50; $1.25 per dozen 
FLOATING PLANTS 
These plants add greatly to the interest of a pool. 
Some of them produce beautiful flowers. 
DUCK WEED—A small hardy plant; the rootlets 
make tender lunches for goldfish._$.20 per portion 
SALVINIA—Small, soft green leaves, growing in 
chain. —..$.25 per portion 
SHELL FLOWER—(Water Lettuce)—Blue-green flut¬ 
ed leaves growing in rosette formation. 
4 for $.50; $1.10 per dozen 
WATER FERN—A real fern with foliage resembling 
garden lettuce. Leaf-propagating. 
5 for $.50; $1.10 per dozen 
WATER SNOWFLAKE—Dainty white flowers. Leaf- 
propagating. ---3 for $.50; $1.50 per dozen 
Special Collections of Shallow Water and Bog Plants 
NO. 1—FOR MINIATURE POOL, 2x4 feet__$1.20 
1 Umbrella Palm 3 Water Hyacinths 
1 Pickerel Rush 3 Oxygenating Plants 
1 Arrowhead 3 Cat-tails 
NO. 2—FOR SMALL POOL, 4x6 feet_$2.75 
2 Umbrella Palms 1 Arrowhead 
1 Green Taro 3 Water Hyacinths 
1 Pickerel Rush 1 Shell Flower 
1 Cat-tail 2 Oxygenating Plants 
2 Papyrus 4 Iris Versicolor 
2 Yellow Flag 
NO. 3—FOR POOL OF MEDIUM SIZE, 
6 x 9 or 7 x 10 feet_ 
5 Water Hyacinths 
3 Shell Flowers 
1 Imperial Taro 
3 Umbrella Palms 
2 Papyrus 
3 Iris Pseudacorus 
1 Green Taro 
2 Arrowheads 
3 Pickerel Rush 
2 Cat-tails 
2 Floating Hearts 
2 Water Poppies 
5 Oxygenating Plants 
1 Duck Weed 
1 Salvinia 
1 Water Fern 
In size and profusion of bloom, the Tropicals far surpass the best of the Hardy Water 
Lilies. They also have wider color range. Our suggestion to the beginner is that he order a 
Tropical along with his Hardy Water Lilies. There are Day- and Night-Blooming Tropicals. 
DAY BLOOMERS 
Pink 
GENERAL PERSHING—The flowers are pink, becom¬ 
ing more intense toward the center. There are sev¬ 
eral rows of golden stamens peeping out from a 
pink center. Delightfully fragrant. A prolific 
bloomer. Awarded the Silver Medal of the Society 
of American Florists. $2.25 
MRS. C. W. WARD—A starry pink lily of great 
beauty. Consists of an outside flower or corona of 
rich pink petals, surrounding a large mass of rich 
golden stamens. The flowers are often from 8 to 10 
inches across, borne well up from the water._.$ 1.50 
ZANZIBAR ROSEA—This variety comes from Afri¬ 
ca. The flowers are of a rich pink, very fragrant, 
often 6 to 8 inches across_$1.50 
Blue 
BLUE BEAUTY (Sometimes called Pennsylvania)— 
Perhaps the finest blue Tropical. The flowers are 
of immense size, deep blue in color and borne well 
out of the water. Interesting speckled leaves-.$2.00 
COL. LINDBERGH—One of the finest, a beautiful 
sky-blue. Fragrant. The large flowers are borne in 
profusion, well out of the water_$2.00 
DAUBEN—An excellent variety for the small pool, 
requiring little space. The light blue flowers are 
rather small but borne in great profusion. It is 
leaf-propagating.---—$1.00 
HENRY SHAW—A fine, fragrant light blue. Even 
the stamens are tipped with light blue. .$1.50 
MARMARATA—A lovely lavender-blue of large size. 
Blossoms up to 12 inches in diameter, freely borne. 
The leaves are beautifully mottled_ $1.50 
White 
JANICE—Considered the finest white. It is the only 
white that propagates from the leaves. The flowers 
are large, bell-shaped and pure white._.$2.00 
GRACILIS—A native of Mexico. Pure white, of mod¬ 
erate size. Easily grown and a profuse bloomer—$1.50 
MRS. GEO. H. PRING—Very adaptable, for the 
small or the large pool. Produces enormous pure- 
white flowers, often 12 inches across. Very free 
flowering... $1.50 
Purple 
AUGUST KOCH—Giant wisteria-violet flowers with 
large whorls of yellow stamens at the center. The 
sepals are purplish-lilac. The flowers are from 7 
to 8 inches across, thrust 8 to 10 inches out of the 
water. They remain open from 4 to 6 days. Small 
plants form at edge of the leaves-$1.75 
JUPITER —The bluish-purple flowers are of an unus¬ 
ual bell shape. Does well in a small tank or large 
pool. Flowers when very young. Fragrant $1.50 
PANAMA PACIFIC—Does well in small pool, can 
be kept in bloom all winter in the conservatory. 
The flowers are of medium size, borne continuous¬ 
ly. The color is rich wine, gradually changing to 
deep purple. Inside the whorl of yellow stamens 
there is a purple heart__$2.00 
NIGHT BLOOMERS 
White 
JUNO—A lovely hybrid, developed from the Egyp¬ 
tian White Lotus Lily. The flowers are of immense 
size, glistening white, from 8 to 12 inches across. 
They unfold at eventide and remain open through¬ 
out the night......$1.75 
LOTUS DENTATA — A gorgeous white Night 
Bloomer, showing against the dark pool in exotic 
beauty on a summer's night_$1.25 
Pink 
BISSET—One of the most dependable Night Bloom¬ 
ers. The beautiful rose-pink flowers measure from 
8 to 10 inches across. The petals are very wide 
forming a cup-shaped chalice. A free bloomer. Sl.50 
EMILY GRANT HUTCHINGS—The large, cup¬ 
shaped flower has beautifully curved bright pink 
petals. The flower holds its color well after cut¬ 
ting. Blooms throughout the summer...$2.00 
MRS. GEORGE C. HITCHCOCK—Very large flowers 
of deep pink with unusual mahogany red stamens. 
A free bloomer. Very easy to grow.$2.00 
OMARANA—Deep rose-colored petals with faint 
stripe down the center of each. Large flowers. 
Very popular _ $1.50 
Red 
DEVONSHIRE—A bright, rosy red of the upstanding 
type. Rich appearing. The flowers often measure 10 
to 12 inches across. Stamens red. Free-blooming. 
$1.00 
FRANK TRELEASE—The most popular red. Beauti¬ 
ful, rich dark crimson, 8 to 10 inches across. Leaves 
dark reddish green $1.50 
H. C. HAARSTICK—A brilliant red. The long, grace¬ 
ful petals contrast strikingly with a center of rich 
golden stamens. Attractive copper-colored leaves. 
One of the best Reds_$2.00 
RUBRA ROSEA—India gave us this deep rosy car¬ 
mine Night Bloomer. The petals are broad at the 
base tapering to a point, giving the flower a star- 
like effect. Almost a continuous bloomer....... .$1.50 
Shallow Water and Bog Plants 
Water Lilies lead all other plants in popularity for water garden¬ 
ing. The pad-like leaves floating on the water are themselves 
ornamental. The star-like flowers glisten in the sunshine and glow 
in the moonlight. 
Tropical Water Lilies 
Water Lilies are now available in many colors. Some attain enor¬ 
mous size, often 10 to 12 inches across. Others are practically 
ever-blooming, maintaining the exquisite beauty of your pool 
throughout the summer. 
