Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 114 ml I'HENRrADKER -PHllA»l3PhlAâ¢^^â mM[R LILIES*- AQUATICS- i NELUMBIUnS, No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cultivation tlian the Nelumbiums, and none cnn be cultivated more easily. If they never bloomed, iheir foliage alone would be enough to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous leaves, of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall, flexible stalks, sway and wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned with a wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exqu
Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 114 ml I'HENRrADKER -PHllA»l3PhlAâ¢^^â mM[R LILIES*- AQUATICS- i NELUMBIUnS, No flowering plants, aquatic or others, are more worthy of cultivation tlian the Nelumbiums, and none cnn be cultivated more easily. If they never bloomed, iheir foliage alone would be enough to win the admiration of everyone. Their enormous leaves, of tender bluish-green, held aloft on tall, flexible stalks, sway and wave in the lightest winds. But when this is crowned with a wealth of beautiful flowers, gigantic in size, exquisitely tinted, perfect in form, and with a perfume strong, yet delicate, it is easily understood why they hold the foremost place among aquatics. Nelumbiums are perfectly hardy, provided the tubers are below the freezing lirue. and will withstand the rigors of winter in the Northern States. They may be grown under same conditions as the hardy Nymphaeas, but'should not be planted as early as the latter. The middle to the latter end of May is early enough in northern sections; when planting is unavoidably delayed until June or July, established plants in pots are preferable. Some varieties are slow in growth after transplanting, and it may be the second year before they flower; but the second and tliim seasons generally repay for any extra care o patience expended. All Nelumbiums are suitable for tub cul- ture. Album Grandit\orum( Sj'M. ,/a) A grand white variety, whose purity, fra- grance, size, majestic foliage and hardiness stamp it as one of the best. $ each. Album Striatum. The flowers of this ex- quisite variety are pure white, the edge ol the petals irregularly striped and tipped rosy-carmine. Their fragrance is quite dis- tinct, resembling that of Magnolia. The plant is very vigorous. $2-00 each. Kermesinum. Another distinct and charm- ing variety, bearing flowers resembling the Hermosa Rose in color; the earliest flower- ing variety, blooming end of
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