CHAPTER XV. 



MISCELLANEOUS AQUATIC PLANTS. 



Apouogeton distachyon. (Cape Pond Weed). Plowers white, fragrant; pro- 

 duced freely at all seasons; especially to be recommended for winter flowering. 

 Aralia papyrifera. (syn. Fatsia papyrifera). The Chinese Rice Paper 

 plant. A valuable plant for .subtropical work, especially in the sub-aquatic 



garden. It delights 

 in a moist, half-shady 

 spot. A native of the 

 shady swamps of For- 

 mosa. 



Cypenis alterni- 

 foliiis. (Umbrella 

 Grass). A desirable 

 plant for pot culture; 

 also for planting on 

 the edges of the ponds, 

 or submerged in 

 water. 



C. a. yaricgatus. 

 Similar to the preced- 

 ing type, but having a distinct variegation of white; a desirable variety, but 

 inconstant. 



C. a. gracilis. A small form of Cyperus with narrow foliage; dwarf and 

 distinct. 



C. natalensis. An ornamental species, with long Pandanus-like foliage. 

 C. papyrus, (syn. Papyrus antiquorum). The ancient Egyptian paper 

 plant. It grows in marshy places, and on the banks of rivers, and is 

 indispensable in the water garden. 



C. pungcns. Similar to C. alternifolius, but is a deepgreen in color; grows 

 taller, and is much stiffer. 



