. Nymphs Kewensis. Rubra. Somewhat similar to -V. Devoniensis, but petals less pointed; flowers 6 to 10 inches across, of deep pur- plish red; stamens cinnabar red, becoming brownish; foli- age reddish bronze, turning to green. $ each; $ per doz. Rubra- rosea. One of the best red Water Lilies in cultiva- tion; leaves bronzy - green, blotched brown. Flowers large and massive, 8 to 10 inches across, rosy - carmine; petals broad at base, pointed; tips of stamens orange-brown. $ each. Sturtevanti. Leaves light bronzy-green. Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, quite double; Nymph** Rubra-ro
. Nymphs Kewensis. Rubra. Somewhat similar to -V. Devoniensis, but petals less pointed; flowers 6 to 10 inches across, of deep pur- plish red; stamens cinnabar red, becoming brownish; foli- age reddish bronze, turning to green. $ each; $ per doz. Rubra- rosea. One of the best red Water Lilies in cultiva- tion; leaves bronzy - green, blotched brown. Flowers large and massive, 8 to 10 inches across, rosy - carmine; petals broad at base, pointed; tips of stamens orange-brown. $ each. Sturtevanti. Leaves light bronzy-green. Flowers 8 to 12 inches across, quite double; Nymph** Rubra-rosea color pure pink to bright red; petals very broad; stamens light brownish- orange. A huge, massive flower, varying greatly in color of leaf and bloom according to culture; should be started early in a temperature of 80° to 85°, and given liberal treatment. $ each. Victorias, the Royal "Water Lilies Victorias have long been grown in the public parks and gardens of the United States, and are now well known to all lovers of Aquatics. The illustration on page 264 gives an excellent idea of this wonderful Water Lily. NO TE.— Victorias should not be shipped until the weather becomes warm and settled, generally not until after June ioth. Place your orders for these plants early, and we will reserve them for you until proper time to plant. See cultural notes on pages 264 and 26j. Victoria regia. The well-known original species. Plants, $ and $ each, according to size. Seeds, 3 seeds for 75cts.; $ per doz. Victoria Trlckeri. A remarkable variety of vigorous and rapid growth, leaves 4A to b\ feet across, a single plant frequently hav- ing from twelve to fifteen leaves in good condition, and producing three and four flowers in a single week during the height of the season. Flowers white on opening, changing to deep rose-pink and having a strong fragrance not unlike that of a ripe pineapple. Plants, $ and $ each, according to she. Seeds, 3 seeds for 75
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