Pygmaea Helvola—A miniature yellow water lily. 
A very dainty and extremely free bloomer. Flow¬ 
ers IV 2 to 2 inches across. A little gem, suit¬ 
able for growing in aquariums, tubs, shallow 
pools and is fine for marginal growing. 
Rene' Gerard—This is the queen of all hardy nym- 
phaeas. You will find the flowers are of ex¬ 
ceptional size. Sometimes they are ten inches 
across and very distinct in form with numerous 
petals, wide at the base, curling at the edges 
and tapering to waxy points. Their prevailing 
color is a charming blend of deep old rose which 
is produced by myriads of tiny flecks of crim¬ 
son on a white background. It is a splendid 
recent introduction from L' Establissements La- 
tour-Marliac, Temple-sur-Lot, France; one of the 
aristocrats. 
Robinsonia—The floating flowers of this distinct 
variety are difficult to describe, but may be said 
to have a ground color of yellow overlaid with 
purplish-red, the general effect being dark or¬ 
ange-red; very hardy and strong bloomers. 
Rose Arey—This water lily is a plant of exceptional 
merit in every respect, attested by it being 
awarded a silver medal by the New York Horti¬ 
cultural Society. The flowers, a deep-cerise pink, 
sometimes reach 8 inches in diameter. The petals 
are pointed and have a noticeable curl that gives 
the effect of darker shading near the edges. We 
consider Rose Arey one of the best of the Odor- 
ata type. 
Hardy Nymphaea Pygmaea Helvola 
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