AQUATIC PLANTS, HARDY FERNS, ETC. 



those last described. They bloom more freely, showing 

 flowers from July to September, if planted in shallow 

 warm-water ponds or basins. They can also be grown ii 

 tubs with* good success, but the root? must 



the 



odomia rojea). 



at the beginning 

 is exercised by 0over- 

 with Jeaves and straw, 

 the Link or pond. 

 two groups: i.e., first, those 

 opening in the morning and 

 those opening in the evening, 

 night and until toward noon 



FIG. 148. it 



in a greenhouse-tank or be p 

 of every season. If cousi^era 

 ing the plants with baiftels 

 they may be carried over win 



They may be divicred 

 blooming during the 

 closing at night; and 

 remaining open du 

 the following 



The best of fne/DAY-BLOOMiNG varieties are: PURPLE 

 ZANZIBAR OR AKUCAX LILY (Xymphaa Zanzibarensis), 

 Fig. 149, ROYAL PURPLE AFRICAN LILY (3". Z. aznrea), 

 SUPERB AFRICAN LILY (JY. Z. superba). These species 

 may be had in bloom constantly from July to September, 

 if planted in rich soil in shallow, warm water in ponds, 

 basins, or tubs. For the best results in tubs they should 



