Nymphaeas. 
Both foliage and flowers of Nymphaeas float on or very near the surface of the water. There are two general classes, Hardy and Tender. 
The hardy varieties will endure the winter anywhere in the United States when planted in natural ponds. Tender varieties must be win¬ 
tered in a greenhouse or cellar, with a temperature of not less than 50° 
HARDY NYMPHAEAS. 
Nymphaea Superba. An American 
hybrid of N.tuberosa XN.alba caudidissi- 
tna comprising the good qualities of both 
its parents and a great amount of excel¬ 
lence peculiarly its own, Both foliage 
and flowers are the largest of all hardy 
Nymphaeas, the leaves not uncommonly 
growing 23 inches in diameter, while we 
have often measured flowers that were 12 
inches from tip to tip. The petals are long, 
heavy and pointed, of the purest snow 
white, and open well back, displaying 
with striking effect the myriads of long 
golden-yellow stamens which dance 
around the center of the flower. The 
leaves on the upper side are a rich tan 
green and underneath a light maroon. 
Taken altogether it is the largest, most A TuB 0I? HARDV nymphaeas. 
useful and desirable Water Lily in existence, and should be in every park, stream, pond and mud- 
bole in America. Several varieties of N. Odorata have been offered as Superba. The true N. Su¬ 
perba has no Odorata blood in it. Strong roots, p.oO each, 3 for $2.50. much larger, $1.50 each; 
enormous rhizomes, 1 foot long, by express, $2.00. 
VASE QV HARDY NYMPHAEAS, 
Nymphaea Tuberosa Rosea. This is a variety of N. Tuberosa, with large, handsome flowers, 
exquisitely pink tinted, and deliciously fragrant. Good. Price, fh.oo each. 
