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pearance of the plant slightly more compact. 

 It is also less inclined to grow outside the 

 water ; thus keeping the submerged part in 

 better foliage. We have frequently noticed 

 that Myriophyllum pinnatum closes the sea- 

 son's growth with an especially dense cluster 

 of leaves. 



Myriophyllum laxiun, also a southern 

 plant, is by far the most attractive and grace- 

 ful species of the genus. The filaments of 

 the leaves are like the finest threads, giving 

 the plant the appearance of the most delicate 

 lace. Our specimens, obtained from differ- 

 ent sections of Florida and the waters of 

 other southern states, show a great varia- 

 tion of color, ranging from the most fiery red 

 extending to the extremest point of the 

 leaves, to a dark brownish red, this color be- 

 ing uniform over the whole plant. Other 

 specimens showed bright red stems, while the 

 leaves were dark green, forming a beautiful 

 contrast, unparalleled among aquatic plants, 

 and only comparable with the color of some 



