Dreer's 1907 garden book (1907) Dreer's 1907 garden book dreers1907garden1907henr Year: 1907 NYMPHS* TUBEROSA RlCHARDS 3NI. Pygmaea (syn. N. Mrago/ia). A gem. The smallest species in cultivation ; leaves dark green above, with occasional brown blotching, reddish beneath ; flowers white with yel- low stamens \\ to 2j inches across; very free-flowering, and very useful for growing in tubs. 75 cts. each. Pygmaea Helvola [syn. N. tetragona Helvcla). Similar to the preceding, but with sulphur-yellow flowers ; petals more pointed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with brown ;
Dreer's 1907 garden book (1907) Dreer's 1907 garden book dreers1907garden1907henr Year: 1907 NYMPHS* TUBEROSA RlCHARDS 3NI. Pygmaea (syn. N. Mrago/ia). A gem. The smallest species in cultivation ; leaves dark green above, with occasional brown blotching, reddish beneath ; flowers white with yel- low stamens \\ to 2j inches across; very free-flowering, and very useful for growing in tubs. 75 cts. each. Pygmaea Helvola [syn. N. tetragona Helvcla). Similar to the preceding, but with sulphur-yellow flowers ; petals more pointed ; leaves green, early stage reddish, blotched all over with brown ; extremely free-flowering, and well adapted for growing in large aquariums or tubs. 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Roblnsonl. 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 pur- plish-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; § per doz. TllberOSa [syn. A', reniformis). 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 rap- idly, 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 (N. odorata maxima 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- flowering. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink, standing above the water. A good, vigorous grower, without being rank; a free bloomer and much more desirable for general use than the C
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