. Nymph^a Tuberosa Richardson:. PygmaeaHelvola (.rj'W. Helvot(i). Similar to the preceding;, but with sulphur-yellow Hovvcrs ; petals more point- ed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with brown ; extremely free-flowering, and well adapted for growing in large aquariums or tubs. 30 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 wi
. Nymph^a Tuberosa Richardson:. PygmaeaHelvola (.rj'W. Helvot(i). Similar to the preceding;, but with sulphur-yellow Hovvcrs ; petals more point- ed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with brown ; extremely free-flowering, and well adapted for growing in large aquariums or tubs. 30 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. Sulphurea grandiflora. Very similar to N. O. sitlpliurea. Plant more vigorous, with light-colored foliage. 75 cts. each ; $ per doz. Tuberosa (^syn. N. renifonnis). A native variety, the leaves, which are deep green, frequently stand 8 to 10 inches out of the water when crowded or grown in shallow water; flowers vary from 4 to 9 inches across, pure white; petals broad, concave, and produced in moderate quantity. The plant is a robust and luxuriant grower, spreading rapidly, and should not be planted in the same pond with moderate-growing varieties, or they may be crowded out. 20 cts. each ; $ per doz. Tuberosa maxima (/V. odorata niaxima of Gar- dens). A form with round leaves ; flowers medium to large, cup-shaped, pure white, with the strong aromatic fragrance of N. odorata. Very free-flower- ing. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink, sianding above the water. A good, vigorous grower, without being rank; a free bloomer and much more desirable for general use than the Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily, which it closely resembles. bO cts. each ; $ per doz. HARDY NYMPH^IEAS. (Continued.) Odorata minor. A miniature form, grow- ing in some sections in shallow water, also where water recedes entirely in the summer. A dainty, frag
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