. Nymph/ea Tuberosa Richardsoni. HARDY NVMPH^AS. (Continued.) Odorata sulphurea. One of the very best hybrid Nymphaeas. The greatly fragrant flowers are sulphur-yellow, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and standing 3 to 4 inches out of the water; leaves floating, as in the type, but blotched reddish on the under side, distinct. 50 cts, each; $ per doz, Odorata sulphurea grandiflora. Very similar to the foregoing. Plants more vigor- ous, with light-colored foliage. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Pygmeea (syn. iV. tetragona). A gem. The smallest species in cultivation; leaves dark green above, with
. Nymph/ea Tuberosa Richardsoni. HARDY NVMPH^AS. (Continued.) Odorata sulphurea. One of the very best hybrid Nymphaeas. The greatly fragrant flowers are sulphur-yellow, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and standing 3 to 4 inches out of the water; leaves floating, as in the type, but blotched reddish on the under side, distinct. 50 cts, each; $ per doz, Odorata sulphurea grandiflora. Very similar to the foregoing. Plants more vigor- ous, with light-colored foliage. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Pygmeea (syn. iV. tetragona). A gem. The smallest species in cultivation; leaves dark green above, with occasional brown blotch- ing, reddish beneath; flowers white, with yel- low stamens li to 2j inches across; very free-flower- ing, and very useful for growing in tubs. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Pygmasa Helvola (syn. _ZV. tetragona Helvola). Similar to the preceding, but with sulphur-yellow flowers; petals more pointed; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with brown; ex- tremely free-flowering and well adapted for growing in large aquariums or tubs. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Robinsoni. The large, floating flowers of this distinct and striking 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 orange-red. The foliage is dark green, spotted with chestnut above, dark red on the under side, A fine variety, and should be in every collection. $ each; $15. 00 per doz.
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