Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 WATER LILIES. 89 WATER LI LI ES—^'«'''« '^ N. Devoniensis. Tiiis is tlu' clioiei'st Water Lily in cultivation. Uiuler libeial it i)rocluces flowers 10 to 11' inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet across, the plant, having a spread of 20 feet. If con- fined in puns, tubs, or boxes, the llowers are smaller, but otherwise just as fine : tlie color is a brilliant red, glowing by lamidiijht with indescribable brightness. First size '$ each ; second size, $ NYMPH>EA. (Hardy Varieties.) By speakiny; of Wate
Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 WATER LILIES. 89 WATER LI LI ES—^'«'''« '^ N. Devoniensis. Tiiis is tlu' clioiei'st Water Lily in cultivation. Uiuler libeial it i)rocluces flowers 10 to 11' inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet across, the plant, having a spread of 20 feet. If con- fined in puns, tubs, or boxes, the llowers are smaller, but otherwise just as fine : tlie color is a brilliant red, glowing by lamidiijht with indescribable brightness. First size '$ each ; second size, $ NYMPH>EA. (Hardy Varieties.) By speakiny; of Water Lilies as hardy, we do not mean that they will stand actual freezing, but that they will endure the winter when placed in water beyond the reach of frost. N. Albii Cnndidissima. This is a large-fiowered variety of the Water Lily of England ; when natural- ized in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces leaves 13 inches wide and flowers (3 inches in diameter, with verv broad petals of a pure white color. $ each. GENERAL LIST CERATOPTERIS THALICTROIDES. This is an extremely curious and interesting Fern, grow ing with its roots entirely submerged in water, either in a I pot or planted out in sliallow water. The fronds are from 1 to 3 feet long and beautifully forked , it is sometimes called the floating Stag's Horn Fern. 75 cts. each. Ready April 15th. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each. Nymphpea Alba. The native Water Lily of England, possessing the same qualities as Candidissima, but with smaller flowers, .' each. N. Flava. This is a true Water Lily, with yellow flow- ers and a delicate perfume. Its leaves are beautifully variegated with brown. It is a. very desirable variety either for a pond, tub, or aquarium. .' each. N. Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers jture white and very fragrant; when grown in ric
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