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The Branched Bttr-reed [Sparganium ramosum) (Fig. 62) is 

 omamental in a large tank. Its fruit, which resembles burs, 

 and its long wavy leaves, cause it to be readily recognised. The 

 flowers grow on long, branched stalks, which sometimes rise 



Fig. 52. Branched Bur-keed (Sparganium ramosum). 



as high as 3ft. above the water. It should be -planted in a pot 

 containing loam. 



The Sweet Flag {Acorus Calamus) (Fig. 63) is an interesting 

 plant, and may be grown in a pot immersed in the water of an 

 aquarium, where it will be omamental. It is something like 



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