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WATER-LILIES and POND PLANTS 
Hardy Water-Lilies (Nymphaeas) (June 1 shipment) 
For ponds, lakes, or in still pools along a river or stream, provided they are not planted in 
too deep water or near a cold inlet. Once established so that the crowns will not be injured 
by freezing, they become a source of permanent beauty. They may also be grown in tubs. 
Attraction. Immense flowers, produced freely, and bright red in color. $2.50 each. 
Aurora. Flowers open amber-yellow, changing to orange-red on the second day and to 
deep red on the third. $1.25 each. 
omanche. Large flowers of deep rich apricot with glowing red markings deepening 
to copper-orange. $2 each. = 
Conqueror. Immense flower, with bright red petals, shaded white on the inside, chang- [ae 
ing to deep red as the flower ages. $2.25 each. 
Gladstone. Large, pure white, globular flowers. $1.50 each. 
Gloriosa. Beautiful clear red, deepening to dark red. $2.25 each. 
Helen Fowler. Deep pink flowers. Suitable for growing in a tub. $1.25 each. 
Marliac Rose. Fragrant, cup-shaped flowers, deep rose in color. $1.75 each. 
Marliac White. Waxy white flowers, with bright yellow stamens. $1 each. 
Marliac Yellow. Bright chrome-yellow flowers. $1.25 each. 
Pink Opal. Full-petaled, cup-shaped flowers of a deep rich pink. $1 each. 
Rose Arey. Large, pink, fragrant, with long-pointed petals. $2 each. 


Tropical Water-Lilies (June 1 shipment) 
These are of two distinct types: the Daybloomers, whose flowers open with the sun 
and close at evening, and the Nightbloomers, whose flowers open in the afternoon and 
remain open until late the following morning. On cloudy days the latter sometimes remain 
open throughout the twenty-four hours. AIl are most beautiful. ‘ 
We ship only mature potted plants, many already in flower, which will produce a 
wealth of bloom im a surprisingly short space of time after setting out. 
Day-Blooming Sorts 
Czrulea. The original blue Lotus of the Nile. Fragrant. $1.25 each. Shallow-Water Pla nts 
Colonel Lindbergh. Enormous deep sky-blue flowers. $2.25 each. ; Arrow-head (Sagittaria latifolia). Well-known 
Dauben. Very fragrant light blue flowers. Recommended for tub-gardening. $1.25 each. native plant. 75 cts. for 3, $2.75 per doz. 
General Pershing. Broad, chalice-shaped flowers of a clear pink. $2.25 each. Cattail (Typba latifolia). $1.25 per doz. 
Zanzibariensis (African Purple Lily). Fragrant flowers 6 to 8 inches across, $1.50 each. | Floating Heart (Nympboides peltatum). 35 cts. 
Zanzibariensis rosea. Good-sized, bell-shaped flowers of beautiful rose-pink. $1.25 each. for 3, $1 per doz. 
. 2 Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris). 75 cts. for 
Night-Blooming Sorts 3, $2.75 per doz. : : 
Devonshire. Rosy red, 8- to 10-inch flowers. Bronze leaves. $1.25 each. Parrot Feather (Myriophbyllum proserpina- 
Juno. The largest flower in the Night-blooming section. Broad, snow-white petals around coides). 35 cts. for 3, $1 per doz. 
a center of yellow stamens. $2 each. Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata). 75 cts. for 
Omara. Produces large flowers of a deep rose color. $1.50 each. 3, $2.75 per doz. 
Lotus Floating Plants 
Tubers are available from May 1 to June 1, after which date we offer them growing in Azolla (Azolla caroliniana). 35 cts. per portion. 
pots at the prices shown below, plus $1.50. Do not break the growing tip. Water Fern (Ceratopteris thalictroides). 50 cts. 
Soil should be rich, and covered with 6 to 10 inches of water. Set the tubers at an angle, D ae Weed L ’ ye fate 
so that the tip is barely covered, and firm the soil about the tuber. uc eed (Lemna minor). good fish food. 
25 cts. per portion. 
American Lotus (Nelumbium lutea). Native variety having large, cream-yellow flowers | galyinia (Suiasael preaiensis)i eos cee pee 
with a delightful fragrance. Tubers, $2 each. : ; portion: 
Sacred or Egyptian Lotus (N. nucifera). A hardy, vigorous, fragrant type having | water Lettuce or Shell Flewerl( Pistia eraik= 
rose-tipped petals, shading to cream at the base. Tubers, $2 each. ; ete) 150) crs stoni3 ($1.75 per'doz. 
Shiroman Lotus (N. nucifera albo-pleno). Large, globular flowers, double or with many Water Hyacinth (Kichhornia crassipes major). 
petals of pure white. Blue-green foliage. Tubers, $2 each. 7S celere $2 75 per doz: 
Chinese Lotus (N. pekinensis). Double flowers of a rich rose-red. Tubers, $2 each. 
Add $1.50 to the above prices for potted plants after June 1 Submerged Plants (Oxygenating) 
Sagi i is. 1.50 fi 3, $5.50 
Bog and Marsh Plants eee beh tectarade or 3, $ 
Water H inth (Eichhornia azurea). 75 cts. for 3, $2.75 per doz. Sagittaria sinensis. 35 cts. for 3, $1 per doz. 
rice toe ee variegata). Variegated leaves. 75 cts. for 3, $2.75 per doz. | Vallisneria. 60 cts. per doz. 


Hydroclei hoides). 35 cts. for 3, $1 per doz. Herpestis. 50 cts. for 3, $1.75 per doz. bunches. 
Biel See! Ph ie ieeek mete $1 for 3, $3.75 per doz. Anacharis, Cabomba (Fanwort; Fish-Grass), 
Ginger or Butterfly Lily (Hedychium coronarium). $1 for 3, $3.75 per doz. Milfoil (Myriophyllum), Ludwigia. 
Yellow Flag (Iris pseudacorus). 75 cts. “ee ee he doz. Above 4, per bunch 35 cts., doz. bunches $3.50 
i 1 icolor). 75 cts. for 3, $2. er doz. a 
fete ccice Water Tore olbaiaia PONS oF clleineey $1.50 for 3, $5 per doz. UNDERWATER PAINT for pools and swim- 
Japanese or Water Taro (Colocasia multiflora) > PAG ere a per doz. ming tanks. Robin’s-egg blue. Qt. $1.75, gal. $5. 
i Plant (C s). $1 for 3, $3.75 per doz. a 
Beets Pot Fave’ A Wa toe $1 for 3, $3.75 per doz. Complete Water-Lily Catalogue on request 
COLLECTIONS OF WATER PLANTS 
SUBURBAN POOL COLLECTION A. $8. JUNIOR POOL COLLECTION B. $1.50. 
To start your pool: 1 Pink Opal Water-Lily and 6 aquatic plants, 
including floating, submerged, and shallow-water or bog plants. 
COMPLETE TUB GARDEN C. $6. 
Consists of one Cedar Tub, 2 feet in diameter and 1 foot deep, also: 
Suitable for a pool about 30 square feet in area. One each: Water- 
Lily, Gloriosa (red), Cwrulea (blue), and Pink Opal. Also the follow- 
ing aquatic plants: 
5 plants for a centerpiece or background 3 floating plants 1 Water-Lily, Gloriosa (beautiful red). 
12 plants for corners or margins 3 submerged plants | 6 Assorted floating, submerged, and shallow-water or bog plants. 
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New York City A more detailed list of Water-lilies, with beautiful colored Aquatic Plants 111 
illustrations, will be sent on request 
