Aquatic Plants 
There is a rapidly growing taste for the culture of 
fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and it is 
doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young, as 
well as to the older members of the household, than to 
watch the development of animal and plant life in the 
aquaria. It is necessary to secure and maintain the 
proper balance between plant and animal life, as fish 
will not thrive unless enough plants are growing to fur- 
nish them with oxygen. To do this there should be not 
less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The 
ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and a shady 2 
corner, or a window facing north, is best during the sum- 
mer, and an east window during the winter. If the 
proper balance is maintained it will not be necessary to 
change the water more than three or four times a year. 
Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water 
Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark green 
ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth, The 
best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 15 
cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). 
popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- 
shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 10 
cts. per bunch; $1.00 per doz.; pot plants 25 cts. each. 
Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 
water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and 

A pretty and 
always presents a green and attractive appearance. 14 cts. 
and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 
Eichhornia Crassipes Major (Water Hyacinth). A very 
showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 
in trusses like a Hyacinth; 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Ludwigia Mulerttii. One of the prettiest of the submerged 
plants. The small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on 
the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from 
all other Aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

for Aquariums. 

- Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Purrot’s Feather). 
Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite 
foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water- 
tight hanging-baskets, so water can be kept standing on the 
surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 
Aquarium; its long, strap-like green leaves resemble the well- 
known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark 
green; broader and stronger than S. Natans, and a freer 
grower; the best form for the Aquarium. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Salvinia Braziliensis. This is a pretty little floating aquatic. 
The leaves are a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy sur- 
face. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 per doz. 
Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea (Giant Hel Grass). A 
submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves, 4 inch wide and 
from 1 to 2 feet long; a free grower and a good oxygenator. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
THE AMATEUR AQUARIST. A valuable book, giving full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.00, postpaid. 
Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants. 
Actinidia Arguta. A desirable climber; dark green shining 
foliage and white flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Akebia Quinata. A quick grower, with bunches of small 
violet-brown flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia creeper 
with foliage of glossy green, changing to brilliant crimson 
in autumn. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Quinquifolia (Virginia Creeper). 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Veitchii (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls, 
trees, etc. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). 
with large leaves and pipe-like flowers. 
$5.00 per doz. 
Bignonia Grandiflora (Trumpet Vine). 
flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Radicans. Dark red, very free-flowering. 
$2.50 per doz. 
Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). 
per doz. : 
Clematis, Large Flowering Sorts. We can supply fine, 
strong roots of the following choice varieties: 
Anderson Henryi. Creamy-white, large. 
Boskoop Seedling. Extra large, lavender. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. 
Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety. 
Mme. Baron Veillard. Light rose, with lilac shading. 
Ville de Lyon. The nearest approach to a red. 
Any of the Large-flowering Clematis, 40 cts. each; $4.00 
per doz. 
A strong grower, 
50 cts. each; 
Large, orange-red 
25 cts. each; 
25 cts. each; $2.50 
Clematis, Montana Grandiflora. A _ beautiful spring- 
flowering variety; pure white flowers, 2 inches across. 50 
cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Paniculata (Japanese Virgin’s Bower). One of the 
finest climbers; clouds of small, fragrant flowers in August. 
Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 
100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
Honeysuckle Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine). 
yellow and white. 
Halliana. White, turning yellow. 
Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green. 
Yellow Trumpet, Clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped 
flowers all summer. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Any of the above (except where noted) 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Ivy, English. Invaluable for covering walls; also for cover- 
ing graves. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Jasmine Nudiflorum. Yellow, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Officinale. Pure white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Lathyrus Latifolius (Hverlasting Pea). Deep rosy-red. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Latifolius albus, White, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Schizophragma Hydrangeoides (Climbing Hydrangea). 
Strong plants, $1.00 each. 
Vitis Henryana. An interesting and desirable variety with 
deep velvety green leaves; midrib and principle veins sil- 
very white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Wistaria Sinensis, Blue. 50 cts. each. 
Sinensis Alba. White. 50 cts. each. 
Red, 
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