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Title: Dreer's garden calendar for 1887
Identifier: dreersgardencale1887henr (find matches)
Year: 1887 (1880s)
Authors: Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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J^ljDJlTKJg, AMD HOW TO U^E TpEM. The above cut shows an effective and inexpensive way of growing Water Lilies. The tubs are arranged in connec- tion with a rockery; the large tub in the centre being placed somewhat higher than the rest, and connected bv pieces of rubber hose, so that the overflow from the large tub runs from one to the other, so changing the water in all. Oil barrels cut in two make excellent tubs. About the middle of May the tubs are placed in position, and filled to one-half their depth with a mixture of loam and well-decayed manure, which should be covered with about an inch of clean sand, to prevent the manure from rising to the top. The centre tub is planted with several strong roots of Kelumbium, the smaller tubs with Water Lilies and other aquatic plants. The space around the tubs is filled with good rich compost, held in place by large stones, in which foliage and flowering plants, such as Tuberous-rooted Begonias, Sedunis, Caladiums, Palms etc., are planted. The effect pro- duced in this manner is really beautiful, and will give more pleasure than a " carpet bed." N, NYMPH/EA. (Tender Varieties.) These can be wintered in a cellar, if kept in water at a temperature of not less than 55 degrees. Nymphcea Dentata. A white flowering species, with petals expanding horizontally, making them star- shaped. They have an agreeable perfume, but not as strong as our native Lily; the leaves are dark green, with serrated edges. $2.50 each. N. Devoniensis Zanzibariensis Azurea. The deepest colored and finest of all the blue Water Lilies; under good culti- vation producing flowers 12 inches in diameter. $5.00 each. NYMPH/EA. (Hardy Varieties.) By speaking of Water Lilies as hardy, we do not mean that they will stand actual freezing, but that they will en- This is the choicest Water Lily in . dure the winter when placed in water beyond the reach, cultivation. Under liberal treatment it produces ! of frost, flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and leaves 2 feet j Nymphaea Alba. The native Water Lily of England, across the plant, having a spread of 20 feet. If con- possessing the same qualities as Candidissima, but fined in pans, tubs or boxes, the flowers are smaller, with smaller flowers. $1.00 each. N. Alba Candidissima. This is a large flowered vari- ety of the Water Lily of England ; when naturalized but otherwise just as fine; the color is a brilliant red, glowing by lamplight with indescribable color. First .size, $2.50 each ; second size, $1.50. N. Rubra. This species is a native of India, with flow- ers of a brilliant rosy red, stamens scarlet. The flow- ers are somewhat smaller than N. Devoniensis, meas- uring from 6 to 8 inches, and a trifle more cup-shaped. The leaves are of a rich brown, and when they fade turn to a gold and crimson color, like autumn leaves. $3.00 each. N. Sturtevanti. This new Lily grows to the same size as Devoniensis. The leaves are covered with peculiar indentations, and are of a beautiful crimson-bronze color. The flowers are bright red, changing to a soft rose, and are cup-shaped like N. odorata. When well grown thev are from 9 to 11 inches in diameter. $5.00 each. N. Coerulea (Scutifolia). This species is a native of Egypt. It has bright green leaves and lavender-blue flowers, about 4 inches in diameter; they are very fra- grant, the perfume being entirely distinct from N. odorata. It is very easily cultivated in a tub or tank, or it may be planted in a pond where the water is still and warm and the mud is rich. $2.00 each. in still water, with a very rich soil, it produces leaves 13 inches wide and flowers 6 inches in diameter, with very broad petals of a pure white color. $3.00 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. $1.00 each. X. Odorata. Our native Water Lily, flowers pure white and very fragrant; when grown in rich mud it will produce flowers 6 inches and leaves 13 inches across. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. N. Odorata Minor. A small flowered variety of our native Water Lily, producing flowers of only li to 2 inches in diameter. 40 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozeu. N. Odorata Rosea (Cape Cod Water Lily). This is the famous Pink Water Lily of Cape Cod, and is a grand acquisition'to our list of hardy Lilies. It possesses- all the desirable qualities of the white flowered species, hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fragrance, with the added charm of a deep pink color. $4.00- each ; 2 for $7.00. Frankfort, Ky. — " Plants arrived in good shape, and I want to thank you for the extra ones sent. — Mrs. A. H. McClure.

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