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AQUATIC PLANTS 



Aloneywort no doubt being derived from the rounded shape of the 

 leaves. It is common in all the Eastern States, growing in damp 

 places, usually near or bordering streams. Considering that it is 

 scarcely even a bog plant, it does remarkably well in the aquarium, 

 where it grows straight up to the surface of the water, regardless of 

 where the light comes from. It is a fair oxygenator, but if kept sub- 

 merged the leaves gradually dwindle in size, so that it is best to gather 

 a new stock once a year, August or September being the best season 

 to secure vigorous plants. 



HETERANTHERA 



Hdcrauthcra zostcrafolia is a very light green plant, slightly re- 

 sembling Anacharis, but with longer, more widely separated leaves. 

 It is a rapid grower, soon reaching the top, where it lies limp on the 

 surface of the water. A good oxygenator, but has never become very 

 popular on account of its rambling, untidy habits. Can occasionally 

 be had of dealers. ^ACE PLANT 



This extraordinary plant, Oinnrandra fcnestralis, is a native of 

 ^ladagascar. Its dark-green skeleton leaves appear very fragile, but 



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 ^Madagascar Lac f. Plant 

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