NOTHOSCORDUM FRAGRANS—*eucrbh(8)25. Honey 
Bells. A dainty bulb-flower, fully hardy. The graceful 
stems are crowned with circlet clusters of tiny bells, white 
with lilac-pink tinting, not greatly showy, but pretty. Still, 
the particular glory of the whole, is the rich and delicious 
fragrance that is diffused. Pkt. 10c. 
NUTTALLIA DECAPETALA — ebdlty(3-4)45. Evening 
Lily. Ivory white blossoms of giant size for many months. 
Each flower is decorated with a great tassel of golden 
stamens. Sow in late autumn or winter (outside), and 
it will bloom the next summer. Sow in spring and it will 
not bloom until the following year. A surprisingly spectacular 
beauty, that no one should miss. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 40c. 
NYMPHEA or WATER LILY 
Sow in pots or pans of good soil, submerging the pot 
so that at least two inches of water is above it. Keep in 
full sun at room temperatures. Transfer when large enough, 
to rich mud in outside pool. 
NYMPHEA PEERLESS BLEND—-This is a mixture of 
finest named varieties, those listed below, with others. 
Varieties of this group may be treated as annuals, since they 
are not winter-hardy north, beginning to flower in June 
from early-sown seeds. If one wishes to save the roots, they 
may be dug in fall, and carried over winter in a warm 
cellar, packed in sand that must be kept always moist. They 
come so readily from seed, though, that most persons will 
prefer to start a new lot each spring for that year’s bloom¬ 
ing. Unexcelled color range. Pkt. 15c; fa oz. 60c; 54 oz. $1. 
NYMPHEA UNDER NAME—Following separate varieties 
and species are usually available in fresh seeds, and will 
be supplied at uniform rate of 20c per pkt., any six pkts., 
your choice, for $1.00. Dentata superba (white), George 
Huster (crimson-shaded), H. C. Haarstick (maroon), Stel- 
lata (fine blue), Zanzibariensis (purple), Zanzibariensis 
azurea (varied blues), Zanzibariensis rosea (varied rose 
shades). 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
These are fully hardy aquatic perennials, but culture 
from seed is as above. 
NYMPHEA ALBA—Great Swedish Water Lily. Large 
pure white flowers. Good. Pkt. 20c. 
NY”"PHF/ HARDY PINK—Shades of pink and rose. 
Ra.,., and very beautiful. Plant this as soon as you re¬ 
ceive it. Pkt. 25c. 
NYMPHEA TETRAGONA—Snowy flowers with golden 
stamens. Blossoms are only two inches across, but there 
are many of them. This species fits the smaller pool. 
Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 88B7—One pkt. each of above for 55c. 
OENOTHERA or EVENING PRIMROSE 
Handsome ornamentals of easiest possible culture. For 
other species, look under Hartmannia, Lavauxia and Kneiffia. 
OENOTHERA ACAULIS—erdh(2)8. Blossoms to four 
inches across with silken diaphanous petals, pure white at 
first, then pink tinged. From hills of Chile. Pkt. 20c. 
♦OENOTHERA ARGILLICOLA — ebndx(3-4)30. Many 
widely spreading, branching stems, with very large flowers 
of most showy golden yellow. Meritorious species. Best 
treated as annual. Pkt. 10c; fa oz. 20c. 
OENOTHERA HOOKERI—eotdbx(3)60. Big flowers of 
shining lemon yellow in great profusion. Pkt. 5c. 
♦OENOTHERA ODORATA—eobdx(3-4)40. The blossoms 
open as palest primrose at dusk, but by morning they are 
the most delicate of apricot pinks. Sweetly scented. Pkt. 15c. 
OENOTHERA PILGRIMI — erbdx(3)20. Bushy plants, 
loaded with big flowers of richest, most glossy yellowness. 
You can see it afar. Pkt. 15c. 
♦OENOTHERA ROSEA—eondx(3-4)20. Spreading branchy 
plants, profuse with little rose-pink blossoms. Pkt. 10c. 
♦OENOTHERA RUBRICALYX—eobdx(8)40. Afterglow. 
The flowers have gaily hued calyx-tubes of afterglow red, 
but the blossoms are like great golden saucers. Pkt. 10c; 
54 oz. 25c. 
OENOTHERA TRICHOCALYX — ebndx(3) 15. Flowers 
with petals like translucent white satin. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 89B7—One pkt. each of above for 90c. 
ONOSMA ALBO-ROSEUM—erdx(3)12. Rosedrop. Dense 
downy foliage, with flowers like nodding bugles in curling 
sprays; white as they open, but deepening to rose, and 
finally to violet. Pkt. 20c. 
ONOSMA STELLULATUM—erbdh(2-3) 18. Golden Drop. 
Gracefully curving sprays that end in down-pointing trumpet- 
bells of waxen lemon-gold. Gray-frosted foliage, but for 
nearly two months that is hidden beneath the wealth of 
bloom. Must have full sun and good drainage. Thrives in 
drought. From Greece, but of full winter hardiness. Pkt. 20c. 
OPUNTIA 
Here is a bit of the strange Cactus family; in iorm 
weird and interesting; in flower, gorgeously showy. The 
Opuntias have large bony seeds that take a bit longer to 
germinate than do those of other Cactus groups, but 
are particularly sure to sprout eventually, if given right 
care. Please note that several of the species offered are 
fully winter-hardy in the north, and of unique value in 
the sunny rockery, or for exotic and startling bedding ef¬ 
fects. The other kinds are for pot culture. 
OPUNTIA ARENARIA — htw8. A dwarf Cactus with 
spine-tufts of brown wool. Blossoms rich red. Pkt 15c. 
OPUNTIA ENGELMANNI—ebh(3)50. Buff-green branch¬ 
ing pads, and brilliant flowers that open satiny yellow., but 
deepen to orange red by evening. Purple fruit, sweel and 
edible. Will stand temperatures down to zero. Pkt. 20c. 
OPUNTIA FLOCCOSA—rh(htw) (3) 16. From the high 
Andes, so likely winter-hardy. Grows in low mounds, some¬ 
times six feet across. The many erect branches are com¬ 
pletely hidden in the great mass of long waving hairs, the 
whole simulating some strange resting animal. As rare as it 
is odd. Yellow flowers. 6 seeds for 20c. 
OPUNTIA IMBRICATA—brfh50. Devil’s Rope. Oddly 
rope-like spiny stems in branching tree form. The stems 
are sometimes made into canes. Flowers of brilliant pur¬ 
ple. This is the tallest of the relatively hardy species. Safe 
outside to about 20 degrees below freezing; in sheltered 
positions will stand more. Pkt. 15c. 54 oz. 30c. 
OPUNTIA LEPTOCAULIS — htw25. Round-stemmed, 
densely bushy and spiny, with scarcely noticeable flowers, 
it is so prolific of glossy berries that for many months the 
whole plant shows as a solid mass of carmine. Pkt. 15c. 
OPUNTIA MICRODASYS—htw 25. A particularly satis¬ 
factory Cactus for house culture, growing rapidly from 
seed. It branches pad on pad, pale green and fan-like, but 
dotted with close cushions of tiny orange bristles. The 
flowers, yellow, shading to orange, are followed by scarlet 
fruits. Pkt. of 15 seeds for 20c; 50 seeds for 55c. 
OPUNTIA OPUNTIA—erbh(3)20. This species is of iron¬ 
clad hardiness, wintering without protection in Canada. 
Most attractive tangles of glossy green branching pads. 
Almost spineless. Particularly showy flowers of brightest 
yellow. A row of it in my trial grounds is so prolific of 
bloom that for many weeks it is a wide band of pale 
burnished gold, intermingled here and there with the warm 
wine-cup crimson of Callirhoe, strayed over from the row 
along side. Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 30c. 
OPUNTIA POLYCANTHA—erbh(3)20. Branching blue- 
green pads set with silver spines. Pale lemon flowers,, 
red-shaded. Very good. Stands 40 degrees below zero., 
10 seeds for 15c; 50 seeds for 50c. 
OPUNTIA POLYCARPA—htw30. Branches built of oddly- 
twisted pads, dotted with purple-tinged spike-like leaves.. 
Flowers of bright yellow, then fruits of red-violet. Pkt. 15c. 
OPUNTIA REPENS—An Opuntia opuntia flattened td 
creeping habit. Same hardiness and bloom. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 90B7—One pkt. each of above for $1.40. 
ABOUT LETTERS 
I try to answer all letters promptly and fully, but 
sometimes my correspondence lags, for I am a busy 
person. Although I have thoroughly efficient help, 
both in the seed-house and at the nursery, yet; a 
highly specialized business of this kind, must be in 
a surprisingly large number of its phases, a one-man 
show. Unfortunately none of us can have a double 
allowance of time, no matter how much we may need 
it at certain seasons. Sometimes I stretch the day 
pretty well, but not always enough. If you have a 
letter due, it will come as soon as I can get to it. 
Can’t promise more. Always glad to answer letters, 
but please look through the catalog and the cultural 
direction folder first. Maybe you will find your 
answer there. 
ONONIS SPINOSA—ebh(3)25. Pretty pink flowers of 
“sweet-pea” form. Spiny foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
ONOPORDUM ACANTHIUM—eotbtx(3-4)70. Scottish or 
Silver Thistle. Boldly handsome plant, with much-cut, down- 
silvered spiny foliage, and big heads of purple flowers. Plant 
against dark shrubbery. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 20c. 
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