Dreer's garden calendar : 1898 . dreersgardencale1898henr Year: 1898 A CoHNi K itF OUR POND OF Makliacha ''reproduced from a p>ho:-»gr,^ph 1. Nymphaea Alba. This is the hardy English Water Lily; beautiful deep green foliage; flowers pure white ; cup-shaped ; a continuous bloomer from early summer until fall. 75 cts. each, $ per dozen. Nymphaea Alba Candidissima. The large flowering variety of the Eni^lish Water Lily; flowers 6 inches in diameter; pure white with broad petals; the earliest flowering variety, and continuous until frost; a superb variety. 75 cts. each, § per
Dreer's garden calendar : 1898 . dreersgardencale1898henr Year: 1898 A CoHNi K itF OUR POND OF Makliacha ''reproduced from a p>ho:-»gr,^ph 1. Nymphaea Alba. This is the hardy English Water Lily; beautiful deep green foliage; flowers pure white ; cup-shaped ; a continuous bloomer from early summer until fall. 75 cts. each, $ per dozen. Nymphaea Alba Candidissima. The large flowering variety of the Eni^lish Water Lily; flowers 6 inches in diameter; pure white with broad petals; the earliest flowering variety, and continuous until frost; a superb variety. 75 cts. each, § per dozen. Nymphaea Laydekeri Rosea. A French hybrid of the N. Pygmasa type. It is one of the Lest additions to this class of plants, and a gem of the first water. The flowers, on opening, are a delicate pink with a deep golden centre; next day the petals are many shades deeper, the sepals retaining their whiteness inside; the outer ray of stamens rich deep yellow, centre ones orange ; the third day the petals assume a deep rose color. It frequently happens that several flowers in different stages of development are to be seen at the same time, which presents a novel feature, as it ap- pears at first sight as if one plant produced different colored flowers. Awarded many certificates. § each. Nymphaea Marliacea Albida. The finest white Water Lily of the English type. The color is sparkling white. The flowers are fragrant and freely pro- duced. First class in size and beauty. $ each. Nymphaea Marliacea Carnea. Similar to the preceding variety in habit, very robust and free flowering; magnificent flowers of a flesh tint; a delicate blush; vanilla-scented; charming. §100 each. Nymphaea Marliacea Chromatella. A charming variety. The general habit of the plant is sim- ilar to Nympheea Candidissima, and it succeeds admirably under the same conditions. The leaves are mottled with brown when in a young state, and its large, fragrant flowers, which are a beautiful clear yellow, w
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