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Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. 
There is a rapidly growing taste for the culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and ‘t 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 ard animal life, as fish will not thrive 
unless enough plants are growing to furnish 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, ana a shady corner, or a window facing north, is best during the 
summer, 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. 
The list of plants offered below are the best known oxygenators. 
Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water IVeed). | Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 
A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves Aquarium; its long strap-like green leaves resemble the well- 
and light stems; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and k Waliceyi TENciodeach Melba Ohoemdor 
_ a splendid Aquarium plant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. BT My iis ee crenata a me eal x 
Cabomba Viridifelia (Washington Grass). A pretty and | Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; 
popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- broader and stronger than S. Natams, and a freer grower; 
shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- thesbestiformbfor the Aquaritimes [ieisMeactie si 50) nerdoz. 
cate fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $1.00 per doz. er as ‘ ae A ; ad 
Cyperus Alternifelius. An excellent plant for growing in | Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is 
water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and suitable for all Aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, cov- 
always presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. ered with a delicate hairy surface. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 
and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 
Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). A very pegdoz: e Bey at 
fres-growing and showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of | Trapa Natans (Water Chestiut or Water Caltrops). An 
a delicate lilac-rose in trusses like a Hyacinth; does splen- aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, 
didly outdoors in summer. © 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. floating on the surface of the water. Ready May 15th. 26 
Limnocharis Humboldti (7he Water Poppy). A pretty 
little aquatic, with floating leaves and yellow, poppy-like cts. each; $2.50 per doz 
Vallisneria Spiralis ( 7ape, Hel Grass or Wild Celery). 
flowers; makes a fine show in a tub or pond all summer. 15 ‘ 
cts. each; $1.50 per doz. A submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches 
Ludwigia Mulerttii. One of the prettiest of the ee long; free-growing and desirable. Also useful for planting as 
DD ese oan cacs Steep) 2povewand pin op food for wild water fowl. Ready May 15th. 15 cts. each; 
the under side, are very attractive and. entirely distinct from arr: ree ; 
all other Aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2:50 per doz. $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 bunches. 
Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrots Feather).  Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea (Giant Hel Grass). A 
Long, poe stems, plotmed arth hors of the Pace ora submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves, 3 inch wide and 
site foliage, as delicate as the ress Vine. anted in eae. Hee 3 
ale watt hanging-basket, so Me lretteats be kept standing on fom 1 to 2 ee long; a free grower and a good exygenater. 
the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; 51.00 per doz. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ! 
THE AMATEUR AQUARIST. A valuable book, giving full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.0ee, pestpaié. 
