. Spring 1898 : Parrys' Pomona Nurseries. Nursery stock Prices New Jersey; Nurseries (Horticulture) New Jersey Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Nut trees Seedlings Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. The NELUMBIUMS (Lotus) and WATER LILIES can be grown in a very simple yet effective way by the use of oil barrels cut in two. About the first of May the tubs should be placed in position and filled to one-half their depth with a mixture of loam and well- decayed manure, which should be covered with two inches of sand after the roots are planted to prevent the
. Spring 1898 : Parrys' Pomona Nurseries. Nursery stock Prices New Jersey; Nurseries (Horticulture) New Jersey Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Nut trees Seedlings Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. The NELUMBIUMS (Lotus) and WATER LILIES can be grown in a very simple yet effective way by the use of oil barrels cut in two. About the first of May the tubs should be placed in position and filled to one-half their depth with a mixture of loam and well- decayed manure, which should be covered with two inches of sand after the roots are planted to prevent the roots rising to the top. In the fall the tubs should be removed to cellar or some protected place where the roots will not become frozen. The freezing of the water will not injure them. NELUMB1UM SPECIOSUM-Egyptian Lotus.—In ancient times this Lotus was cul- tivated in Egypt and the seed known as the " Sacred ; It was Cleopatra's favorite flower. The color is pink. The base of the petals is white, and most beautifully and delicately shaded off toward the end into bright pink. No one can form an idea of how handsomely the white and pink are blended together until they have seen one of TfEI/CTMBIUM BPECIOBXJM. these gorgeous blossoms, frequently a foot across, and borne on strong stalks six feet high. The first day they open like a gigan- tic tulip and emit a delightful fragrance and continue to expand until they measure from 8 to 12 inches across. The leaves are also immense and handsome, measuring from 1 to 2 feet in diameter. Price, by mail or express, 50 cts. each ; $ per dozen. Ready for delivery in May. NELUMBIUM LUTEUM™ American Lotus.—Although a native of America, h very rare and but little known. Plant, the same character of growth as the-^gyptian, though not so strong ; bloom^ma leaves not quite so large. Flowersjrf a charming shade of yellow. Priceynfaii or express, 50 cts. each ; $ per^dozen. Ready for delivery in lODERATA—Common P
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