THE AQUARIUM AND WATER PLANTS. 



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together, make a splendid show. They may be obtained 

 at many of our green-houses. 



The Vallisneria Spiralis, or Tapegrass, is a very pretty 

 plant in an aquarium, and flourishes well. It is a common 

 inhabitant ot slow rivers, and its flowering and fructifica- 

 tion are very curious. 



Callitriche or Starwort. 



Vallisneria Spiralis. 



The Anacharis Canadensis, a common inhabitant of oui 

 streams and ponds, is by no means the homely plant, in an 

 aquarium, which its name implies. The name signifies 

 " wholly unattractive." It will do well in any situation, and 



