. NyMPH^A TuBEROSA RiCHARDSOKl. HARDY ]SYMPH^«:AS. ( Continued.) Roblnsoni. The large, floating flowers of this distinct and striking variety are difficult to describe, but niiiy be said to have a ground color of yellow overlaid with purplish-red, the general eflect being dark orange-red. $ each; $ per doz. Sultan. Valuable owing to its extremely free-flowering habit, strong plants having seldom less than six flowers open daily. The flowers are of good size, solferino-red with while shadings and yellow stamens. $ each. Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, flowe
. NyMPH^A TuBEROSA RiCHARDSOKl. HARDY ]SYMPH^«:AS. ( Continued.) Roblnsoni. The large, floating flowers of this distinct and striking variety are difficult to describe, but niiiy be said to have a ground color of yellow overlaid with purplish-red, the general eflect being dark orange-red. $ each; $ per doz. Sultan. Valuable owing to its extremely free-flowering habit, strong plants having seldom less than six flowers open daily. The flowers are of good size, solferino-red with while shadings and yellow stamens. $ each. Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, flowers from 4 to 9 inches across, produced in moderate quantity. The various varieties of the Tuberosa are suita- ble for in deep water, and should have plenty of room to spread, and should not be planted with other varie- ties unless the roots are confined in tubs or boxes, other- wise they will crowd out the smaller growing varieties. 20 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Tuberosa Maxima. A free-flowering variety of the above; flowers from 4 to 8 inches across; pure white and very fragrant. 20 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Tuberosa Richardson!. This variety should be included in every collection; Flowers pure white and quite double, the stamens being converted into petals which are more or less fluted in the centre. The flowers stand well above the water, the sepals and outer petals drooping, forming a perfect globe. No variety in our Water Garden is ad- mired by visitors more than this. The immense snowball- like flower, 8 inches in diameter, was declared to be the finest white Water Lily of all. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink, standing above the water. A good, vigorous grower, of the easiest culture. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. and near cient, them 4- or flowe 4531 4532 4533 4534 45 '.5 4536 4537 Wm. Doogue. A magnificent Lily of chaste and delicate coloring, flowers 5J to 6 inches in
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