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AQUATIC PLANTS 



ized to advantage. It transplants well and will thrive under varying 

 conditions, but does best in ample light. Occurs in swamps from 

 Labrador to IMainc, and also on the Pacific Coast. 



QUILLWORT 



Isoctcs is a widely distributed genus of a number of species. It is 



found in the mud and sand at the edges of streams and ponds. In size 



it varies from a few inches to several feet. The small submerged 



species are worth trying in the aquarium, as they are tenacious of life. 



The leaves rise from the centre of a circle or rosette, producing a very 

 pretty effect. Ouillwort should be placed in a good light. It is eaten 

 by some snails and fishes. 



Fig. 180. Quillwort (Half si:i') 

 MONEYWORT 

 Lysnuicliia iiitiniiiiiloria, or Moneywort, is also known as Wander- 

 ing Jew, Creeping Jenny and Herb-twopence, the latter name and 



