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Miscellaneous Aquatics. 



Varieties marked * are hardy. 



* Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag). One of the finest 

 variegated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



* — (iramineus Variegatus. Dwarf-growing with leathery leaves, beautifully 

 margined with white; handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz. 



* Aponogeton Distachyon {Cape Pond Weed). A very interesting aquatic. 

 The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers are freely produced, and have the 

 fragrance of Hawthorn. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



* Brasenia Peltata ( Water Shield). Suitable for edgings of small aquatic gar- 

 dens. Small purple flowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



* Caltlia Palustris (Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow flowers, produced early in 

 spring. 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz. 



* Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a Double Begonia. 25 



cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquorum). This is the true Egyptian Paper 

 Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks the first paper was made. 

 They are 5 to 8 feet high, and support at the top a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, 

 which give the plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely in shallow 

 water with rich soil, and makes a splendid companion for flowering aquatics. It 

 will also flourish and make a fine clump in the garden, with no more water than 

 Cannas require to make them do well. 25 cts. each; extra size, 50 cts,; specimen 

 plants in tubs, $2.50 each. 



Eichhortlia Azurea. This species of "Water Hyacinth" produces large spikes 

 of flowers, of a lovely shade of lavender-blue, with a rich purple centre; petals 

 delicately fringed. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



JllSSiaea Longifolia. A very attractive and desirable aquatic, growing 2 to 3 feet 

 high, erect, slightly drooping at the points, and producing numerous axillary 

 flowers of a rich golden-yellow, somewhat like an Evening Primrose. A good 

 plant for tubs or planting on edge of pond. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Limnanthemum Indicum ( Water Snowflake). A very pretty floating species, 

 with light green, roundish leaves, and pure white flowers, most beautifully fringed. 

 25 cts. each; $2,50 per doz. 



* Limnanthemum Nympheeoides (Villarsia). A pretty hardy aquatic with 

 NymphKa-like leaves and golden-yellow flowers, freely produced. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Limnocharis Plumieri. An erect-growing plant, standing 1 to 2 feet out of the 

 water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a velvety green. Flowers 

 straw color. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Ouvirandra Fenestralis (Lace-leaf orLattice-leafPlani). 

 The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable singu- 

 larity of the leaves, which are of a dark, olive green color, 

 merely a network of vascular tissue, resembling lace, or a 

 skeletonized leaf. A compost of good, rich soil, as recom- 

 mended for water lilies, is suitable for this plant. The pot 

 or pan should be placed in a tub of water and kept clean and 

 sweet, and from direct sunlight. $2.50 each. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. Pl. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



* Orontium Aquatlcum Beautiful, velvety green leaves on 

 the upper surface, and a bright silvery- white color on the 

 back; flowers small, yellow, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



* Peltandra Virginica ( Water Arum), Leaves something 

 like a Calla in outline, with greenish flowers, growing a foot 

 or more out of the water. 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz. 



Pistia Stratiotes ( Water Lettuce). A floating aquatic; forms 

 arosette of light green velvety leaves. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



* Pontederia Cordata (Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering plant, 

 growing about two feet high, and producing spikes of closely-set blue 

 flowers, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). Attains gigantic 

 proportions, growing 4 to 5 feet high; leaves 15 inches long; flower- 

 scape towers above the foliage, bearing white flowers with dark blotch 

 at base of each petal, suitable for margins or tub cultivation. 20 cts. 

 each; $2.00 per doz. 



* — Japonica Fl. PI. The double-flowering arrowhead; very desirable 

 for planting in tubs or on margins of ponds and streams. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



* Saururus Cernuus (Lizard's Tail). A desirable plant for mar- 

 gins; 2 to 2.? feet high; leaves heart-shaped; fragrant white flowers. 

 20 cts. each; S2.00 per doz. 



* Scirpus Tabernaemontana Zebrina. A very ornamental hardy 

 rush, growing 3 to 4 feet high, producing leaves variegated, with 

 alternate bands of green and pure white. It may be grown as an 

 aquatic, or as a garden or window plant. 25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz. 



* Typha Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail; very desirable for the 

 water garden. 15 cts. each; $1,50 per doz. 



* Zizania Aquatica ( Wild Bice). This native aquatic annual is very 

 ornamental; its graceful panicles of bloom are produced on stalks 

 5 to 10 feet high; should be grown in shallow water. 10 cts. each; 75 

 cts. per doz. 



HOW TO GROW WATER LILIES, the article appearing on pages 264 and 265 covers all important points. 



