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Miscellaneous Aquatics. 



Varieties marked * are hardy. 



*Aconis Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Stceet PUkj). A beauti- 

 ful variegated- leaved plant, useful for planting on margins or in bog 

 gardens. 25 cts. eacli; $J.50 per doz. 



*Aponogeton Distachyon {Cape Pond Weed). Flowers pure white 

 with black stamens and sweet Hawthorn fragrance. If planted near 

 springs where the water seldom freezes, but is always cool, this lovely 

 aquatic will bloom the entire year, producing hundreds of flowers which 

 are very choice for cutting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



^Caltha Palustris {Marsh Mari'jold). Bright yellow flowers, pro- 

 duced early in spring. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



*Caltha Palustris Fl. Pi. Double golden-yellow flower; resembling 

 a Double Begonia. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Adenopliorus. A species from Brazil, growing about 2 feet 

 high and producing umbels of pretty vi-hitish green flowers; very orna- 

 mental and suitable for pot culture and marginal planting. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or 

 damp places; will tlirive in any good soil, and always presents a green 

 and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 

 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus (Papyru.'t Anti- 

 quiiruia). This is the true EgyjJtian 

 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 ap- 

 pearance. It grows finely in shallow 

 water with rich soil, and makes a splen- 

 did 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.-30 each. 



Eicliliornia Azurea. This species of 

 "Water Hyacinth" produces large 

 spikes of flowers, of a lovely shade of 

 lavender-bhie, with a rich purple 

 centre; petals delicately fringed. 25 

 cts. each; :^2.50 per doz. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



EiCHHORNiA (Water Hyacinth). 



LiMNOCHARis HuMBOLDTi (Water Poppy). 



Eichliornia Crassipes Major 



( Water nyacinth). A very free- 

 growing and showy floating aquatic, 

 bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 

 in trusses like a Hyacinth. Does 

 splendidly outdoors in summer. 1.5 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Jussiaea Longifolia. A very attrac- 

 tive and desirable aquatic, growing' 2 

 to 3 feet high, erect, slightly droop- 

 ing at the points, and producing 

 numerous axillary flowers of a rich 

 golden-yellow, somewhat like an 

 Evening Primrose. A good plant 

 for tul)s or planting on edge of pond. 

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



Limnantiiemum Indicum {Water 

 Snoicfldke). A pretty floating plant; 

 each petal of the dainty white flowers 

 resembles a miniature ostrich feather. 25 cts.each; $2.50 per doz. 

 *Lininantlienium Nymptiaeoides ( Villarsia). A pretty hardy 

 aquatic, with NymphcEa-like leaves and golden-yellow flowers, freely 

 produced. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Limnocliaris Humboidti ( The Water Poppy). A pretty little aquatic, 

 with floating leaves and yellow, poppy like flowers; makes a fine show 

 in a tub or pond all summer. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Myriopliyllum Proserpinacoides {Parrot's Feather). Long, trail- 

 ing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as delicate 

 as the Cypress Vine. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 *Orontium Aquaticutn. 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. 

 Ouvirandra Fenestralis {Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Planf]. The chief 

 interest in this plant lies in the remarkable singularity of the leaves, 

 which are of a dark, olive green color, merely a network of vascular 

 tissue, resembling lace or a skeletonized leaf. Requires to be grown in 

 a shady situation. $2.50 each. 

 *Pe!taiidra Virginica ( Water Arum). Leaves something likeaCalla 

 in outline, with greenish flowers, growing a foot or more out of the water. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Our Water Lily Leaflet, giving full cultural directions, free on application. 



