BROOK-SIDE, WATER-SIDE, AND BOG GARDENS, 73 
are difficult to remove and soon perish. Scirpus lacustris 
(the Bulrush) is too distinct a plant to be omitted, as its 
stems, sometimes attaining a height of more than 7 ft. and 
even 8 ft., look very impositig; and Cyperus longus is also a 
desirable plant, reminding 
one of the aspect of the 
Papyrus when in flower. It 
is found in some of the 
southern counties of England. 
Poa aquatica might also be 
used. Cladium Mariscus is 
another distinct and rather //\*A 
scarce British aquatic which | 
is worth a place. 
If one chose to enumerate 
the plants that grow in 
British and European waters, 
a very long list might be 
made, but those which pos- 
sess no distinct character or 
Cyperus Longus. 
no beauty of flower would 
be useless, for it is only by a judicious selection of the 
very best kinds that gardening of this description can give 
satisfaction ; therefore, omitting a host of inconspicuous water- 
weeds, we will endeavour to indicate others of real worth for 
our present purpose. 
Those who have seen the flowering Rush (Butomus umbel- 
latus) in blossom, are not likely to omit it from a collection of 
water-plants, as it is conspicuous and distinct. It is a native 
of the greater part of Europe and Russian Asia, and is dis- 
