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Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. 



There is a rapidly growing interest in tlie culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and ii is doulitful if any- 

 thing is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch the development of animal 

 and plnnt Hfe-in the Aquaiia. 



It is absolutely essential for the welfare of the fish that sufficient plants be grown in the Aquarium to supply them with air. 

 The list of plants offered below are the best known oxygenaturs, and there should be at least one plant to every two gallons 

 of water. 



Anachiris Canadensis Gigantea {Ciavt Water Weed). 

 A beautiful submergetl 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 Virldifolia {Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular SLibmergetl plant ; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- 

 shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- 

 neate fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $1.00 per doz. 

 yperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 

 water or damp places; will thrive i\ any good soil, and 

 always presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. 

 and 25 cts. eich; SI. 50 and $-2.')0 per doz, 



Bichhornia Crassipes Major ( IVater Hyacinth). A very 

 free-growing and showy lloaliug aquatic, bearing flowers nf 

 a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth ; does splen- 



. didly outdoors in summer. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



4,Imnocharis Humboldti ( The Water Poppy). A pretty 

 little aquatic, with fiuiting leaves and yellow, poppy-like 

 flowers; makes a fine show in a tub or pond all summer. 15 

 cts. each; $1 .50 I'Cr doz. 



Ludwigia Mulerttli. One of the prettiest of the submerged 

 plants. The small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on 

 the under side, are very attractive ami entirely distinct from 

 all other Aquarium ]ilants. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



Myrlophyllum Proserpinacoides [Parrot's Feather). 

 Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exqui- 



sfte foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in 



water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on 

 the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Sag'ittaria 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, eca'X a freer grower; the 

 best form lor the Aquarium. 15 cts. each ; fl.50 per doz. 



Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is 

 suitable for all Aquaria. The leave? are a soft green, cov- 

 ered with a delica'.e hairy surface. 15 cts. per bunch ; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Trapa Natans [Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, 

 floating on the surface of the water. Ready May 15th. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis ( Tape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). A 

 submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches long; 

 free-growing and desirable. Also useful for planting as food 

 for wild water fowl. Ready May 15th. 15 cts. each; %\ 50 

 jier doz.; $8 00 per 100 bunches. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea ( Giant Eel Grass). A sub- 

 merged plant with ribbon-like leaves, J 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, $i.oo, postpaid. 



