NOTOTHLASPI ROSULATUM rh(2)8. A rare plant of 
the New Zealand Alps. Thick pearl-gray leaves, closely 
scalloped, are laid one( above another in the regularly over¬ 
lapping manner of an old-fashioned pen-wiper. From this 
rosette rises a pyramid of tightly packed creamy blossoms, 
powerfully, but sweetly, perfumed. Pkt. 20c. 
NUTTALLIA DECAPETALA—eblty(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. May also be sown in spring for bloom 
following year. Surprisingly spectacular. Classed some¬ 
times as a Mentzelia. Illustrated, page 23. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 
40c. # 
NYMPHAEA 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 temperature. Transfer when large enough, 
to rich mud in outside pool. 
NYMPHAEA PEERLESS BLEND—This is a mixture of 
seeds of finest named varieties, in wide color range. There 
will be pink, rose, carmine, crimson, blue, purple and white, 
in attractive variations. 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 toi 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 blooming. Unexcelled 
color range. Pkt. 15c: 1 /16 oz. 60c; % oz. $1. 
TENDER NYMPHAEAS UNDER NAME—Seeds of several 
are usually available separately. Write for quotation. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
These are fully hardy aquatic perennials, but culture from 
seed is as above. 
NYMPHAEA ODORATA PINK—Shades of pink and rose. 
Rare, and very beautiful Winter-hardy. Pkt. 25c. 
NYMPHAEA TUBEROSA MAXIM A—Particularly vigorous 
hardy species, with big white flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
NYMPHAEA TETRAGONA—A profusion of two-inch snowy 
flowers. This species fits the smaller pool. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 117A8—One pkt. each of above for 50c. 
OENOTHERA or EVENING PRIMROSE 
Handsome ornamentals of easiest possible culture. For 
other species, look under Hartmannia and Lavauxia. 
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; 1/16 oz. 20c. # 
♦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; 
% oz. 25c. # 
OENOTHERA TRICHOCALYX — ebndx(3)15. Flowers 
with petals like translucent white satin. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 118A8—One pkt. each of above for 85c. 
OAKESIA SESSILIFOLIA—rnsty(l-2)18. Charming shade- 
lover, with corn-yellow bells. Pkt. 10c. # 
OLEARIA ILLICIFOLIA—qfh 6 ft. Holly Daisy. Curious 
shrub of New Zealand mountains. Prickly, silvery “holly” 
leaves, with great showy corymbs of white daisy-flowers. 
Pkt. 20c. 
OLEARIA STELLULATA—qfh 5 ft. Tasmanian Star 
Daisy. Shrub of the hills, with starry daisies that may be 
pure white, or with tintings of pink, mauve or blue. 
Pkt. 25c. 
ONONIS SPINOSA — ebh(3)25. Pretty pink flowers of 
“sweet-pea” form. Spiny foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
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. Thrives in full sun. Pkt. 20c. # 
ONOPORDUM 
The Silver Thistles are strikingly decorative plants when 
rightly used, and that, of course, means for backgrounds, 
screens, and more particularly for accents. Foliage slashed 
and twisted, silvered gleamingly, plants towering to spec¬ 
tacular heights, flowers boldly handsome in deep purples and 
violets. Here is a mixture of species. Includes Acanthium 
(Scottish Thistle), Illyricum, Saltieri, Tauricum, and Sibi- 
thorpi. Pkt. 10c ; i/4 oz. 20c. # 
ONOPORDUM SALTIERI—edtbtx (3) 96. Showy, silvered 
leaves and winged stems. Great purple flowers. Plant 
against dark shrubbery. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. # 
ONOPORDUM ACAULIS — erx(2)6. Great silvered rosettes, 
center-set with closely clustered violet flowers, just a few 
inches above the earth, for in startling contrast to the 
armored towers of the other Onopordums, this one has no 
stem at all. Rare. Pkt. 15c. # 
ORCHIDS 
It is fully possible to grow them from seed. Naturally 
this is thei way they spread in the wild. It is' not particu¬ 
larly easy, though, chiefly because of the exceeding fineness 
and peculiar nature of the seeds, and the long time required 
for germination. Success in this is an achievement that 
marks one as truly an horticulturist, but beginners can 
only advance by trying, and it is interesting to experiment. 
Cultural folder sent with seed shipments contains brief 
notes in sowing of Orchid seeds under ordinary conditions. 
If you want to try the “pure culture” method that experts 
use, see the long article under “Orchids” in Bailey’s Hortus. 
This monumental horticultural reference work, 652 pages, 
describing 5000 plants, is accessible in most public libraries, 
or I can supply it at five dollars the copy, postpaid. None 
interested in gardening should be without it. 
TENDER OR CONSERVATORY ORCHIDS — Seeds of 
various species and hybrids of the following are likely to be 
available: Dendrobium, Cypripedium, Lycaste, Broughtonia, 
Bletilla, Bletia, Vanda, Cyrtodera, Cyrtopodium, Cattleya, 
Epipactis, Cymbidium, Epidendrum, Paphiopedilum, and 
Cordula. Stocks arrive from time to time throughout the 
year, usually in very limited amounts, and due 'to their 
peculiar nature, the seeds do not retain viability long. It is 
suggested, therefore, that those really interested write for 
quotation on kinds on hand at the moment. At times we 
can quote many species ; but again, there may be but a few 
that we feel can bei safely sent out. Please note definitely 
that we will not replace Orchid seeds that may fail to grow. 
They are too difficult to handle for this, and too much de¬ 
pends upon cultural methods and attention after seeds leave 
our hands. However, we shall send out only seeds that 
we believe are capable of germinating if given correct care. 
HARDY TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS — It is not generally 
realized that many true Orchids are fully winter-hardy, and 
may be grown outside in the North. They are the most 
delightful of wild flowers. Note under Tender Orchids 
regarding difficulties, replacements, etc., applies also to 
hardy Orchids. Species of Cypripedium, Habernaria, Bletilla, 
Pogonia, Orchis, Epipactis, Spiranthes, Calypso, Arethusa, 
and Calopogon are likely to be in stock, but better write 
for quotation on exact kinds available, before ordering. 
Orchids are priced at 20c the pkt. 
ORONTIUM AQUATICUM — emk(2)18. Golden Club. 
Handsome aquatic for pools, marshes or streams. Large 
leaves of polished, yet velvety, deep green to which water 
will not cling. Inflorescence like a club of pure gold. 
Later come big seeds that have been used as food when 
in the “green pea” stage, being boiled first in two or 
three waters to destroy an acrid principle. Properly cooked, 
and served with a bit of butter, they have a flavor 
and texture that is between that of peas and mealy potatoes 
—really very good, at least I think so. An acre of marshy 
ground or shallow pond planted to Orontium, and cor¬ 
rectly handled, would likely yield more food than an acre 
of wheat. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c. # 
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