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TROPICAL COLLECTION NO. 12 
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Water Lotus 
(NELUMBIUM) 
The sacred flower of the Egyptians. The flowers are 
borne about a foot above water. Leaves are very large 
and beautiful; some standing well above water, others 
floating on the water. No garden complete without it. 
Very fragrant. Beautiful centerpiece in pool. 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM. The true flower of the 
Egyptians. Large, rosy pink. A free bloomer and 
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NELUMBIUM LUTEUM. This is the free flowering, 
large flowering American yellow Lotus. ........ Each 2.50 
NELUMBIUM ROSEUM PLENUM. A fine variety of 
double rose Lotus; large and free flowering. Each 3.50 
Floating Plauts 
AZOLLA (Azolla_ caroliniana). Small, crinkly green 
DIS tS perce Bee aie er nih ee ee cee eee Portion $ .25 
DUCK WEED (Lemna mior). A polka dot appearance on 
water; roots appreciated by gold fish. ...... Portion .25 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty, soft green 
leaves. Popular aquarium plant. .................... Portion .25 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteria thalictoides). Aquatic 
species of fern family; leaves resembling garden 
Tet tuiGe yee tense core ere Ae hae Each 15c., doz. 1.50 
WATER HYACINTH (Ejichhornia’ grassipes-major). 
Shiny, dark green leaves, the stems of which are ex- 
pended in pseudo blubs, which serve as air chambers. 
The orchid-like flowers of lavender form a spike, like 
that of a true Hyacinth. Each 20c., 3 for 50c., doz. 1.50 
WATER LETTUCE, or SHELL FLOWER. A rosette of 
bule-green, velvety leaves. ............ 3 for 50c., doz. 1.50 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Various colors ranging from green through pink 
to deep red; some heavily veined, a few rare white. 
Plants from 4 inch pots. Each $1.25 
